Newsletter
Dear Parents and Guardians,
No man should appear before the LORD empty-handed. Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you.
Deuteronomy 16:16-17
As we enjoy a little blue sky and sunshine on a crisp fall day, we give thanks for the many blessings the Lord brings into our lives. Right now, God is presenting you with a special moment to participate and engage in your child’s education and also to help Lions Gate Christian Academy fund enhancements and improvements to the way we deliver that education. Of course, I’m speaking directly of our annual Fall Fundraiser - Harvesting Grace. If you’ve been into the school recently for parent teacher conferences, you’ve noticed the lovely bulletin board in our foyer. So many students get excited to see their family name on the bulletin board once your family makes a donation to our annual fall fundraiser. I would remind you that no matter the size of your donation, whether it’s $50 or $50,000, it is vital to helping us reach our goal of $100,000. To some people this goal may seem unimaginable. However, it is only through our amazing community realizing that the Lord blesses you for a reason and that if you’re choosing Christian education as part of your priorities, then this fall fundraiser also needs to be highly prioritized. As we reach the halfway mark, I wish I could say that we were halfway to our goal. I want to encourage each and everyone of you to seek counsel from the Lord as you do your best to determine how you can support this annual fundraiser. The importance of your role is great in this endeavor. When the Lord blesses us with much, we should also see how we can bless those around us. Thank you for seizing this opportunity to support Lions Gate Christian Academy and to be a role model for those around you as you share the blessings that God so generously shares with you. Adam Reid - Principal
LGCA’s Annual Fundraiser
Thank You to the 27% of Families Who Have Contributed to Our November Fall Fundraiser – Harvesting Grace! We are so grateful for your support and generosity. Our goal is to reach 100% participation, and we would love for every family to be part of this important cause. Please consider making a contribution today!
Please see attached pledge card or click here to donate.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT:
LGCA Presents the Elementary School Christmas Concert: Kindergarten to Grade 5 and the Grade 6 and 7 Band Concert on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 pm at Centennial Theatre
LGCA will be presenting our annual Christmas Concert at Centennial Theatre on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30pm for students in Kindergarten to Grade 7. The Kindergarten to Grade 5’s will be performing in the school concert. The Grade 6 & 7’s will be playing in the Band. Please invite your relatives, friends and neighbours too!
Ticket ordering information:
There are three options to purchase tickets for the Christmas Concert: Note: Students in the production do not need to purchase tickets.
1) Purchase tickets online from Centennial Theatre by clicking on the link below.
https://tickets.centennialtheatre.com/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=3180
2) Purchase tickets via the box office at Centennial Theatre by phone (604-984-4484) - Tuesday to Saturday between 12 noon and 5pm
3) Purchase in person directly from the box office at the Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, Tuesday to Saturday between 12 noon to 5pm.
Ticket price: Adults $10, Children 12 & Under $5, Under 2 years old free.
Voluntary Fundraisers
In addition, below are the voluntary fundraisers currently running:
For these voluntary fundraisers, the idea is that if you are going to buy chocolates, gift cards, or food, why not buy them from LGCA and support the school? The voluntary fundraisers are meant to provide a service to our community.
Purdy’s Chocolates: A reminder that our Purdy's Christmas Fundraiser is running. Please see attached flyer for login and ordering details. A great way to get some of your Christmas gifts for family and friends, as well as supporting our school!
Deadline for ordering: Friday, November 22nd, 2024
Pickup order date: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Save the date: Parent Information Evening, Wednesday, 27th November, 6:30 pm
Parents, please mark your calendars for the upcoming Parent Information Evening on Wednesday, November 27th, at 6:30 PM in Room 302 of the High School. We encourage parents and students in Grade 6 and above to attend and learn more about the opportunities our high school offers from Grade 8 through Grade 12. More details will follow.
Harvest Project
The grade 7s will be collecting food items for the Harvest project from December 2nd to December 19th. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Kindergarten 2025-2026
As we begin planning for the 2025-2026 school year, we kindly ask that you notify the office if you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in September 2025. Please send an email to office@lgca.ca with your child’s name and date of birth. With very limited space remaining, we want to prioritize siblings, so be sure to email us as soon as possible to secure your child's spot.
Guatemala Missions
The Grade 11 students will be going on a mission trip to Guatemala in February. Please refer to the attached poster for a list of supplies they are requesting from classes to help support their efforts.
Procedure for School Closure due to inclement weather/power failure
In case of school closure due to inclement weather or other emergencies such as power failure, the following steps will be followed:
A voice mail will be left on the school answering machine.
An email will be sent to you advising you of the closure.
Please listen to the radio - News 1130 am, CKNW, City TV Breakfast Show.
Parents please note that we will make the best decision possible regarding closure however we realize that parents live in different areas and therefore parents have the final say as to whether they feel it is safe to bring their child/ren to school.
Pro D Days/Early Dismissal/School Closure Days:
Friday, Nov 29th Curriculum Implementation Day – no school for students
Friday, Dec 20th Noon dismissal for all students
Looking Ahead:
November
Fri 15 Non-Uniform Day: K-12: no theme
Mon 18 Grade 7s HS shadow day
Thur 21 Missions fundraiser – Hot Dog lunch
Thur 21 Grade 2s field trip to 4 Cats
Wed 27 HS Information evening for Parent/Students at 6:30 pm
Thur 28 Grade3s field trip to 4 Cats
Thur 28 Non-Uniform Day: K-12: ES mismatch day; HS dress like a teacher
Fri 29 Curriculum Implementation Day – no school for students
December
Thur 05 Missions hot dog lunch
Fri 13 Report cards go home
Fri 13 Grade 6 & 7s entrepreneur fair
Wed 18 Christmas Concert at Centennial theatre K-Grade 7s
Thur 19 Non-Uniform Day: K-12 – PJ’s, Christmas hat/antlers etc.
Fri 20 Christmas colours/attire – NOON DISMISSAL
