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1 Newsletter Volume 2, #30 Check out Yorkson s new website: ycms.sd35.bc.ca May 13, 2016 School Calendar May 20 May 23 June 1 June 2 June 6 Order Deadline Subway/Booster Juice Victoria Day School Not in Session Hot Lunch Day Subway / Booster Juice District Middle School Track Betty Gilbert Middle School Gr 8 Final Assessment Week A complete sports calendar is available as a link on our website: PAC News Election of the Yorkson Creek Middle School PAC Executive for the 2016/2017 school year will be held at the YCMS PAC General Meeting and AGM scheduled for TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016 in the Learning Commons of Yorkson Creek Middle School at 7:00 p.m. All voting must be done in person; no proxy votes will be accepted. Nominations will be accepted up until May 31, 2015 at 7:05 p.m. for the following Executive Positions: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Member-at-Large: Event Coordinator Member-at-Large: Grade 6 Representative Member-at-Large: Grade 7 Representative Member-at-Large: Grade 8 Representative District PAC Representative (DPAC) Details and information on these roles can be found in Section XI Duties of Officers in the constitution which can be found on the PAC website.

2 In order to become nominated for any of the above roles you must have TWO voting members nominate you. A voting member is any parent/guardian whose child will be enrolled in the Yorkson Creek Middle School in the 2016/2017 school year. Further information about the election process can be found in the constitution under Section VIII Election of Executive Officers. There are other opportunities to get involved at the Yorkson Creek Middle School by joining subcommittees. These committees will be appointed by the Executive PAC and will report directly to the Executive. Examples of possible committees are hot lunch, volunteers, traffic, and fundraising. Please fill out the attached form and it to yorksoncreekpac@gmail.com or bring it with you the evening of the elections, ensuring it is submitted before the deadline indicated above. Pirates of Penzance Yorkson News Yorkson Creek has been lucky to have musical theatre flowing through the halls during the past week with two performances of Gilbert and Sullivan s The Pirates of Penzance a day. Tonight s 7:00pm show will conclude this four-day run with over 1000 attendees over the week. A BIG thank you to Mr. Sedler and Mr. Branswell, who have created a duo-casted performance that our community and students will never forget. Congratulations to both casts; see you on Broadway someday! Off to Japan they go! We wish Mr. Reeve and our Yorkson Creek students a fantastic trip to Japan to visit Kishi School, our sister middle school. We look forward to hearing about their experiences in Japanese culture! Yorkson Creek Yearbooks Now on Sale! Deadline May 17 Don t forget to order your Yorkson Creek Yearbook Hardcover for only $30! Order deadline is Tuesday, May 17, see attached flyer on how to order your copy.

3 Truth and Reconciliation Plaque Presentation - May 10 AM - Please wear orange. We will have a school wide assembly May 31 at 10 AM. It will be where the School District gives our school their Truth and Reconciliation Plaque, we will also be gifting the school with a Button Blanket that is currently going around to almost all of our classes to help create. INTERESTED IN MAKING $ in two weeks this summer?? Langley School District is looking for families who live in the Yorkson area and can host international students attending Summer Camps this summer at Yorkson. If you have room for two students (either in the same bedroom or separate bedrooms, aged from 10-18) and can provide breakfast lunch and dinner as well as a ride to and from Yorkson each day then this might be a great opportunity to consider. There will be three separate Camps: Camp A is July 3-16, Camp B is July 17-30, Camp C is July 31- Aug 13. You could sign up for one or two or all three. For more information please contact Vanessa at or VSanchezErickson@sd35.bc.ca Children in Grade 5 on the Willoughby Slope Please see the attached important letter from Superintendent, Suzanne Hoffman, with regard to children in grade 5 on the Willoughby slope and registration to Yorkson Creek for grade 6. District News Please find attached to this newsletter the School District Elementary/Middle School Calendar. Community News

4 SCHOOL DISTRICT #35 (LANGLEY) SCHOOL CALENDAR Elementary/Middle Schools (Except Douglas Park, Parkside, Shortreed and Betty Gilbert) MONTH DATE September Sep 5 (M) Labour Day Sep 6 (T) School opens Sep 30 (F) Curriculum Implementation Day - students not in attendance Oct 7 (F) School Improvement Half Day students attend morning only October Oct 10 (M) Thanksgiving Oct 21 (F) Professional Development Day (Provincial) Oct 24 (M) Collaboration Afternoon (75 minute early dismissal for students) November Nov 2 (W) 1 hour early dismissal for parent/teacher interviews Nov 3 (Th) 1 hour early dismissal for parent/teacher interviews Nov 11 (F) Remembrance Day Nov 21 (M) Report Card Prep Half Day students attend morning only Nov 29 (T) Collaboration Afternoon (75 minute early dismissal for students) December Dec 9 (F) Term 1 Report Cards Issued Dec 16 (F) Last day prior to Winter Break January Jan 3 (T) School re-opens after break Jan 9 (M) Collaboration Afternoon (75 minute early dismissal for students) February Feb 1 (W) Collaboration Afternoon (75 minute early dismissal for students) Feb 13 (M) Family Day Feb 20 (M) Report Card Prep Half Day students attend morning only Feb 24 (F) Professional Development Day (District) March Mar 3 (F) Term 2 Report Cards Issued Mar 8 (W) 1 hour early dismissal for parent/teacher interviews Mar 9 (Th) 1 hour early dismissal for parent/teacher interviews Mar 10 (F) Last day prior to Spring Break Mar 27 (M) School re-opens after break April Apr 7 (F) Collaboration Afternoon (75 minute early dismissal for students) Apr 14 (F) Good Friday Apr 17 (M) Easter Monday Apr 28 (F) Professional Development Day RC Garnett only May May 5 (F) Professional Development Day (Except RC Garnett) May 11 (Th) Collaboration Afternoon (75 minute early dismissal for students) May 22 (M) Victoria Day June Jun 29 (Th) Final Report Card & last day for students prior to Summer Vacation Jun 30 (F) Administrative Day July Jul 6 (Th) Summer Session Begins August Aug 10 (Th) Summer Session Ends SD #35 Board of Education Meeting 26-Apr-16

5 Yorkson Creek Middle School PAC Executive Election Notice Election of the Yorkson Creek Middle School PAC Executive for the 2016/2017 school year will be held at the YCMS PAC General Meeting and AGM scheduled for TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2016 in the Learning Commons of Yorkson Creek Middle School at 7:00 p.m. All voting must be done in person; no proxy votes will be accepted. Nominations will be accepted up until May 31, 2015 at 7:05 p.m. for the following Executive Positions: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Member-at-Large: Events Coordinator Member-at-Large: Grade 6 Representative Member-at-Large: Grade 7 Representative Member-at-Large: Grade 8 Representative District PAC Representative (DPAC) Details and information on these roles are attached and can be found in Section XI Duties of Officers in the constitution (attached). In order to become nominated for any of the above roles you must have TWO voting members nominate you. A voting member is any parent/guardian whose child will be enrolled in the Yorkson Creek Middle School in the 2016/2017 school year. Further information about the election process can be found in the constitution under Section VIII Election of Executive Officers. There are other opportunities to get involved at the Yorkson Creek Middle School by joining sub-committees. These committees will be appointed by the Executive PAC and will report directly to the Executive. Examples of possible committees are hot lunch, volunteers, traffic, and fundraising. Please fill out this form and it to yorksoncreekpac@gmail.com or bring it with you the evening of the elections, ensuring it is submitted before the deadline indicated above Nominee s Name: Phone # Position Being Nominated For: Nominating Member s Name: Phone # Nominating Member s Name: Phone #

6 April 27, 2016 Dear Parents/Guardians of Children in Grade 5 on the Willoughby Slope: The School District continues to work closely with the Willoughby Slope school communities in an effort to manage space and enrolment at the various schools. As you know, Yorkson Creek Middle School already has children in portables. In an effort to mitigate overcrowding specifically at Yorkson Creek Middle School (YCMS), in June of 2014, Assistant Superintendent Stewart sent a letter home to families indicating that there would be limitations placed as to who could attend the school. The letter indicates that families will need to make other arrangements to attend a school for grade 6 if living outside of the Willoughby area for September The letter can be found on the District s website here: Over the past two years, the letter has been shared and referenced through schools and by the District at various consultations and meetings. In order to ascertain that those planning on attending YCMS in September 2016 live in the catchment, the District is requiring that ALL families with a child entering grade 6 verify their address and proof of student age (birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, court order or passport, for example) at YCMS on any of the following dates: Wednesday, May 11 th from 3:30pm 7:30pm Thursday, May 12 th from 3:30pm 7:30pm Saturday, May 14 th from 8:00am 12:00pm Tuesday, May 17 th from 3:30pm 7:30pm Wednesday, May 18 th from 3:30pm 7:30pm Proof of address may include: Credit Card Invoice Driver s License Mortgage Statement Municipal Tax Bill Notary Authorized Letter Utility Bill Home Purchase Contract Rental Agreement Requires a second proof of residency If a future date is listed, a second proof of residency will be required in September 2016 It is imperative that all families undertake this request. Confirming your residency, by 7:30 pm on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 ensures that your child is registered at the school for September The Board of Education and district staff continue to work with the Ministry of Education to acquire a new secondary school on the Willoughby Slope in an effort to alleviate some of the school space concerns. Sincerely, Suzanne Hoffman Superintendent of Schools c: R. McFarlane, Chair Board of Education D. Green, Secretary-Treasurer G. Stewart, Assistant Superintendent Willoughby Slope Principals

7 YORKSON CREEK MIDDLE YEARBOOK TUESDAY MAY 17TH ORDER DEADLINE!!! TUESDAY MAY 17TH ORDER DEADLINE!!! ON SALE NOW - FULL COLOUR HARD COVER YEARBOOK - ONLY $30.00! TO ORDER: Visit Yorkson Creek Middle School website (YCMS.SD35.BC.CA). PAYMENT: On-line or fill out this form and return to the school office with cash or cheque. ORDER DEADLINE: All orders must be received by BY TUESDAY MAY 17TH. Thank you! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! STUDENT NAME: HOMEROOM TEACHER: PARENT SIGNATURE:

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