Dear Parents and Guardians,
Remembrance Day Assembly – Tuesday, November 10th at 9:30 am
We will be holding a Kindergarten to Grade 12 Remembrance Day assembly in the ES gym on Tuesday, November 10th at 9:30am. Parents are welcome to attend. Parents are asked to sit in the designated seating at the back of the gym.
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th - 1pm-7pmElementary teachers will share a Google sign-up document with you next week so you can book a time to meet with your child’s classroom teacher.
For High School parents, the office will share a separate Google sign-up document next week to book appointments with the appropriate teachers.
If you do not receive a sign-up document by the end of next week, please contact the school office.
Early Dismissal and Bus Reminder – Wednesday & Thursday, November 4 & 5
Please note that, due to Parent/Teacher Conferences beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, students will be dismissed early on both days.
Kindergarten to Grade 3: Dismissal at 11:50 pm
Grades 4 to 12: Dismissal at 12:00 pm
The school buses will also pick up students at the school at noon on both days to accommodate the early dismissal. Please ensure you are at your usual bus pick-up point by 12:30 p.m. to collect your child. Thank you for your cooperation!
If you ordered Hot lunch on November 4th for your child, it will be sent home with them at noon.
REMINDER: The LGCA Book Fair is Almost Here!
Online Christian Book Fair Fundraiser
See the poster attached to this email newsletter for all the details!
Shop online at www.livingbooks.ca/shop-now and use our school code LGCABOOKFAIR at checkout for FREE shipping to the school. Please include your child’s name, class, and our school name in the “note to seller” box so we can easily distribute orders when they arrive.
Two ordering dates are available:
Order by October 25 for our first fall delivery.
Order by November 20 for delivery around December 7, perfect for Christmas gifts!
Please click on this link for further information: https://canva.link/nk6rri1fss5m70f
Happy reading, and thank you for supporting our school library!
Purdy’s Christmas Fundraiser
This year we will once again be participating in the Purdy’s Christmas Fundraiser. This is an excellent way to support the school as well as complete your Christmas shopping. This program gives 25% of the sales back to LGCA. Ordering will be available starting November 4th for delivery to the school on December 8th. Further information will be sent home soon.
Photo Retake Day – Thursday, October 29th
If your child missed the photo day or would like a retake, Edge Imaging will be at the school on Thursday, October 29th. All students wanting a retake should be in their formal #1 uniform – sweaters, ties, oxford shirts, no polo shirts.
The Bridge Church – Fall Carnival – Saturday October 24th
The Bridge Church (located at 1384 Deep Cove Road) will be holding a free Fall Carnival event this Saturday, October 24th from 2:00pm – 5:00 pm. This is a Fun free event for the whole family! All are welcome to attend.
· Carnival Games
· Prizes
· Bouncy Castle
· Face Painting
· Popcorn
Pro D Days/Early Dismissal/School Closure Days:
Friday, October 23rd District PRO D Day – No School for Students
Wednesday, November 11th Remembrance Day – No School for Students
Thursday, November 12th Non-instructional Day – No School for Staff and Students
Friday, November 13th Non-instructional Day – No School for Staff and Students
October
Fri 23 District Wide Pro D Day – No School for Students
Tue 27 Ks & 1s to the Apple Barn
Thu 29 Individual Photo Retakes
Fri 30 Non-Uniform Day – K-12 – Fall/Harvest colours
Fri 30 Hope Club Bake Sale
November
Wed 04 Grade 9 – Take your child to work
Wed 04 Parent/Teacher Conferences – K-Grade 12 -noon dismissal
Thur 05 Parent/Teacher Conferences – K-Grade 12 -noon dismissal
Fri 06 Non-uniform Day – K-12 – No theme
Tue 10 Remembrance Day Assembly at 9:30 am
Wed 11 Remembrance Day -No School for Staff and Students
Thur 12 Non-Instructional Day – No School for Staff and Students
Fri 13 Non-Instructional Day- No School for Staff and Students
Mon 16 PAC Meeting at 7:00pm in the ES staff room
M-F 16-20 Grade 11 Biology Bamfield trip
Fri 20 Non-uniform Day – K-12 – PJ’s
Wed 25 VCH Kindergarten Hearing Clinic
