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