Newsletter
Dear Parents and Guardians,
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
As we begin another new school year, we give thanks to the Lord for the many blessings He has given us and for the opportunity to begin another year together at LGCA.
Just as you made the decision to seek out LGCA, we thank you for your continued support throughout the year. You will receive information, communications, and invitations from your child’s teacher, and we encourage you to see these as an important part of our partnership with you.
Please remember that our staff are caring, kind, and dedicated to helping your child succeed. If a teacher reaches out by email or phone, it is not about “picking on” your child. It is about partnering with you so that, together, we can support your child and help them become the person God has called them to be.
My prayer is that your family will see the Lord working more and more in your children’s lives as we partner together to guide the next generation.
And remember: God chose you. He chose each of us to be part of His family and to serve Him where He has placed us. Let that truth encourage you in moments of confidence, difficulty, or uncertainty. You were chosen by God, and He has entrusted you with the incredible privilege of raising your children.
May that truth give you confidence each day as you lead your family, and may we never forget that we are ultimately serving Him. We are excited to begin this new year with you and look forward to all that the Lord has in store for our students, families, and school community.
In His service, Adam Reid, MEd, Principal
Mark your calendar for Meet the Teacher evening on Thursday, September 17th – 6:00-7:00pm
Save the date for Meet the Teacher night for Kindergarten to Grade 12 on Thursday, September 17th.
Elementary (K-Grade 7) There will be two sessions to give parents the opportunity to meet with teachers if they have one or more children: one at 6:00 PM and another at 6:30 PM.
For parents of children in Kindergarten through Grade 3, childcare will be available for those who are unable to make other arrangements. Please note that this service is intended only for families who have no alternative childcare options.
If you require childcare for this evening, please RSVP via email to Janica Kwon at jkwon@lgca.ca
High School (Grade 8-12) Meet the teacher: Parents are welcome to drop in to any of their children’s teachers between 6:00pm and 6:50 pm.
Individual Student Photograph Day – Wednesday, September 17th
Individual school photographs will be taken on Thursday, September 17th. .All students are to wear their formal uniforms to school – this includes sweaters and ties and blazers for HS – Grade 10-12. (No polo/golf shirts). If your child has PE that day (K-7) students, they should wear their formal uniform and bring their runners to change into for PE. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the office..
Back to School BBQ – Save the date: Friday, September 18th – K-Grade 12 Parents and Students 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Parents and students are invited to please join us for our Back to School BBQ! Come enjoy some great time together mingling with teachers and parents. This is a great community-building event and an opportunity to meet some new and old friends as we give praise and thanks to the Lord for the year ahead.
Back to School BBQ Ordering Instructions:
To order BBQ tickets: The Munch a Lunch program will be used for ordering food for the BBQ as we have done in the past. The site will be open starting today, Thursday, September 10th until Tuesday, September 15th for ordering purposes. This is an online ordering system allowing parents to order and pay online. This helps us plan for catering purposes. DEADLINE FOR ORDERING IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, AT MIDNIGHT.Visit munchalunch.ca/lgca. Sign in or create an account.
Create or update your current students by assigning them to their grade and homeroom and updating an allergy information. To order, click on back to school bbq!
If you experience any issues with the munchalunch website, please click on the help tab on the left hand side.
As this is a community event we rely heavily on volunteers for it to be a successful event. To volunteer please click on the google link below and sign-up.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uoqiiIu-I-G-6zAQDku7MH1cJ0JXznLejFYo3hsrjGw/edit?usp=sharing
Highland Dancing with Ms. Munro for New Dancers Kindergarten to Grade 2.
A little about Ms. Munro:
Mary Munro of Burnaby, BC is a highly respected figure in Highland Dancing, bringing decades of experience as a former champion dancer, teacher, and adjudicator. She is a Fellow and Examiner with the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD) and a qualified judge on the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (SOBHD) panel, the international standard for competitions. As a competitor, she won the Adult Canadian Championship and was 1st runner-up at the World Championships on two occasions. She has since judged and taught across Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Scotland. With a long history of developing successful dancers and contributing to organizations like ScotDance Canada, ScotDance BC and the BC Highland Dancing Association, Mary offers families confidence that their dancers are being taught by a very knowledgeable and experienced professional in the field.
For more information please contact Ms. Munro at mmunro@lgca.ca Lessons will begin Monday, October, 5th.
Newsletter via Email (Principal Update)
Newsletters are sent via email. Kindly advise us if you change your email address or are not receiving our emails. The newsletters are also posted on our website at www.lgca.ca
Don’t forget to check our website regularly for important information pertaining to all aspects of our school life.
LGCA Facebook/Instagram
Do you want to know what is going on with student life at LGCA? Visit the LGCA Facebook or Instagram for updates.
Hot Lunch Program – Term 1 – Fall session will be open for ordering starting Sunday, September 13th until Sunday, September 20th at midnight
DEADLINE FOR ORDERING IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th AT MIDNIGHT
If you would like to order hot lunch or treats for your child, attached is the information for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. No late orders can be accepted. Please read the attached instructions.
Chapel
Chapel is held in the ES gym on Fridays. Parents are always welcome to attend the chapel presentations. ES chapel (K-Grade 5) starts at 8:50 am to 9:30 am. HS chapel (Grade 6-12) starts at 9:45am-10-30am.
LGCA Praise and Prayer
Praise and Prayer will be held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 8:45 am (for 30 minutes) by the flagpole near the main school entrance. (Rain or shine). Parents, guardians, and grandparents are all welcome to participate. We look forward to seeing you as we lift up our students, community and staff in prayer, trusting that God will guide and care for each of us.
Traffic – pick up and drop off
Please see the diagram attached to explain the pick-up and drop off procedures. Please remember, we ask that you do not leave your car if you are in one of the three lanes depicted below as we want to keep traffic moving and the parking lot clear. If you are picking up Elementary students, they come out earlier than High School students. High School parents, try to pick up your student off school grounds or pick up your child after 3:10 pm. Do not block neighbours driveways, block intersections or park in the school bus parking area.
Student safety is paramount at these very busy times of the day.
Reminders:
As we continue to recognize Cancer Awareness Month, Lions Gate Christian Academy is pleased to support two important cancer fundraising initiatives this September:
Cops for Cancer – Friday, September 11th
We are excited to welcome the Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast riders to LGCA in the afternoon! Cops for Cancer is an annual fundraising event where law enforcement and emergency services personnel from across the province cycle for up to two weeks through challenging terrain to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. The funds raised support life-saving cancer research and programs that provide care and support to children and families affected by cancer. Students are encouraged to bring a $2 Toonie (or more) to their classroom teacher before September 11. Our school donation will be presented to the riders during their visit.
Terry Fox Event – Wednesday, September 23th
Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will participate in our annual Terry Fox Run from 1:50–2:30 pm. Terry Fox represented the very best of Canada. His courage, humility, determination, and perseverance continue to inspire people around the world. Our students will run not only to remember Terry, but also to honour those in our own school community whose lives have been affected by cancer. Students are asked to bring a $2 Toonie for Terry (or more) to their classroom teacher before September 23. All donations will support the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer research.
Let’s show our LGCA heart and make a difference together! Thank you for helping our students demonstrate compassion, generosity, and community spirit!
September
Fri 11 Cops for Cancer
Tue 15 BBQ ticket ordering closes
Thur 17 Individual Student Photographs
Thur 17 Bard on the Beach Grade 10-12
Fri 18 Back to School BBQ for Parents, Students and Staff
Wed 23 Terry Fox Event – K-12 students
Wed 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day – No School for Staff and Students
