Peden Hill Elementary

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1 1 Peden Hill Elementary 3500 Westwood Dr. Prince George, BC, V2N 1S1 (250) fax (250) Dates to Remember! Principal s Message As we reach the halfway point in the school year, I can already see the growth in our students: academically, physically, and socially. I am so happy to be back on my feet and back at Peden Hill Elementary School. Feb 6 Feb 7 Feb 8 Feb 12 Acro Begins 2:30pm 4pm Online Transfer Process Begins (Feb 7 to March 7) Movie Night 5 pm to 7 pm Family Day No School for Students You should be receiving regular communication from teachers regarding your child s learning. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in a student s learning by being engaged and active in the learning. Talk to your children about what they are learning at school, take time to read and listen to them read then discuss the stories with your children. This quality time you spend will pay huge dividends in your child s learning. We have already begun the planning for next school year and to make the best plan possible we will need to have accurate numbers of students in each grade. If you suspect or know that your child/children will not be attending Peden Hill next year, please call into the office and let us know. We will not remove or act until things are finalized but it would be good to know if you are thinking of a move so that we can plan effectively. Feb 13 PAC 8:45 am on the stage in the gym Feb 14th Kindergarten Online Registration for September 2018 Valentine s Day! Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 23 March 1 PAC Hot Chocolate Sale at lunch $2 Rockin After school program begins 100 s day Hot Lunch Soup and a Bun On-line pre-registration is required for Kindergarten in all School District No. 57 elementary schools and has now begun. On-line registration will take place beginning at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2018 are eligible to enter Kindergarten in September Upon submission of the online registration, you will receive an confirmation along with a link to additional forms requiring completion. Bring completed forms, along with child s Birth Certificate, Care Card, and proof of address, to the school by February 9, 2018 in order to retain your spot. If you have any questions regarding the process, please feel free to call the school at (250) For more information please refer to Policy 5119 School Catchment Areas, Registration and Student Transfers available at Lego Creation Night from 5 to 6 pm March 7 Last day for Online Transfer Process

2 2 Student Transfer Process A student transfer to another school in the district may be requested as outlined below. All transfer applications must be made using the electronic form available at Application details are available on the website and are also available at the general office of any district school. The online application process begins at 9:00 am on February 7, 2018 and will end at 3:00 p.m. on March 7, 2018 and can made from any computer with Internet access. A time and date is automatically assigned to each application received. Applications will be considered in order of receipt. Staff at district schools are available to assist you with the online system during the application process. Once a transfer is granted, the student must not return to the catchment area school for at least one school year. Parents wishing the return of their child to the previous school must make application under this policy. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the school they are applying to. All transfers will be effective September For more information please refer to: Policy 5119 School Catchment Areas, Registration and Student Transfers available at or at the general office of any district school. PAC Movie Night School Absences Thursday, Feb 8th from 5pm to 7pm is Movie Night. The movie will be Coco, admission is $3 each (to a max of $10 per family). Students in Grade 6 and 7 can attend without a guardian present if they have a permission form filled out and handed in PRIOR to Wednesday. All students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian (not an older sibling). There will be concession items to purchase as well. If your child is going to be absent from school please ensure you call the office to let us know. If we are unable to answer the call, please leave a message on our answering machine with the child s name and reason for absence. Messages are picked up regularly.

3 3 Rockin Afterschool Program Upcoming Programs The Rockin After School program is back for one day a week only. This program incorporates both art and recreational activities into a fun filled afterschool club. Students will also enjoy a healthy snack. Program will run every Thursday from 2:30-4:00pm for students in grades 2-5. Registrations forms will be sent home this week and program will begin Thursday February 15 th. After Spring Break watch for information to come home regarding morning yoga and boot camp and additional afterschool programs. Parking Lot Safety When dropping off and picking up students there is NO stopping in the parking lot as this causes huge congestion for our special needs buses and student safety. All vehicles must park in parking lot, stop along sidewalk in front of school or park beside the school between our building and John McInnis to drop off and pick up. NO vehicles can park in the handicapped parking spot as we have wheelchair students that need to use that spot. Lego Creations Night We are inviting students to make their best Lego creations at home during the month of February to come and display at school at our Lego Creation Night on Thursday, March 1st from 5pm to 6pm. Students will be displaying the masterpieces at tables in the gym and prizes will be given out. Leadership students will be selling hot dogs, drinks and treats to fundraise for their upcoming field trips.

4 4 PGYSA Soccer Angel s Arial Fitness presents Acro The after school soccer program has already begun and is currently full. Soccer runs every Wednesday from 2:30-3:30pm until February 21 st. There will be a soccer tournament in the spring for all participants. Acro is a style of dance that combines classical dance with precision acrobatic elements. This program will run every Tuesday from 2:30-4:00pm for students in grades 5/6. Program starts Tuesday February 6 th and runs until March 12 th. Spots are filling fast, please call Stephanie at Peden Hill if interested. PAC News The next PAC meeting will be February 13th at 8:45 am. February 8 th is Movie Night. The movie will be Coco - $3 each (to a max of $10 per family) Students in Grade 6 and 7 can attend without a guardian present if they have a permission form fill out. All students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian (not an older sibiling). On February 14th the PAC will be selling hot chocolate and rice crispy treat for $2 at lunch. The next Hot Lunch is February 23 and will be soup and a bun. We are looking for volunteers to help out with Family Fun Night on April 6th Please contact pedenhillpac@gmail.com or contact Kathryn at Family Day 2018

5 5 Ice Breaker School Badminton Jamboree Start the school season with some fun Singles and Doubles games! Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at the College of New Caledonia GRADES 4-7 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and GRADES :00-5:00 pm Cost is $10.00 (add $5 if not a Badminton BC Recreational Member) Payment in advance preferred via e-transfer to ncba@northcourt.ca, cash or cheque Contact Lisa at ncba@northcourt.ca for more information On Sunday, February 11 th from 11am to 4pm, thousands will gather at 6th and George Street in front of City Hall to participate in Downtown Prince George s 2 nd annual winter festival! Join us as we celebrate all things winter! There is SNOW much going on! Snow & Ice Sculptures Witness a spectacular showcase of snow and ice carving art that will feature award winning talent from international sculptors Ephemeral Arts. They will work their magic to create a stunning snow sculpture and The River Ice Throne! Ice Slide Delight in the thrill of taking a slide on PG s only outdoor Ice Slide! There s Smore Downtown For those who love that ever-popular tasty campfire treat, the SMORE, the There s SMORE Downtown contest will feature favourite smore recipes from groups, businesses and individuals. All proceeds go towards numerous charitable organization in our community. Legion Winter Market And for your shopping pleasure, we invite you to wander through the wonderful Legion Winter Market or our local Prince George Farmers Market. Our fabulous exhibitors and local merchants will be offering a little something for everyone. Outdoor Food Court Delight your taste buds with fun and delicious food choices in our unique outdoor winter food court. Music with DJ Ant Join our Awesome Community Partners for Snow Much Fun! Community Mascots Road Hockey (11-1) Spruce Kings Road Hockey (2-4) Cariboo Cougars Marshmallow Sculptures Two Rivers Gallery Bubble Science The Exploration Place Mini Snow Golf YMCA of Northern BC Bookmark & Felt Snowman Prince George Public Library Cottonwood Express Minirail Train Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum Fat Bike Demo Cycle Logic Snow Yoga (11:30/12/12:30) Sunset Studio