Nov 13 - School District #35

JKE’s Jaguar Journal
November 13, 2014 James Kennedy’s Namesake
Calendar of Events
Nov 15
Election Day—Polling Station at JKE
Nov 17
Babysitting Course begins, 2:50—4:50 pm
Nov 21
Early Dismissal, 12:00 pm
Nov 24
Babysitting Course, 2:50—4:50 pm
Nov 25
Late Start, 10:11 am
Nov 26
Scholastic Book Fair
Nov 27
Scholastic Book Fair
Nov 28
Scholastic Book Fair
Nov 28
Hot Lunch—Sushi/Cobs/Booster Juice
Dec 1
Babysitting Course, 2:50—4:50 pm
Dec 3
Band Concert, 7:00 pm
Dec 8
Babysitting Course, 2:50—4:50 pm
Dec 12
Term 1 Report Card
Dec 12
Hot Lunch—Opa Greek food/Cupcakes
Dec 19
Last Day before Christmas Vacation
Have you ever wondered about the
history behind the naming of James
Kennedy Elementary School? Well, a
parent in our school has kindly done some
research and sent some information
regarding James Kennedy and you can see
it at the following link:
http://www.surreyhistory.ca/
kennedyfamily.html
PAC Christmas Fundraisers
Help support JKE and it’s new playground efforts by doing your
Christmas Shopping at JKE!
 Packages went home today for Purdy’s Chocolates, Fundscrip
Gift Cards, Save On Foods and Darvonda Poinsettias.
 Ordering information is stapled inside the package and extra
forms for all vendors are in the front office.
 ALL ORDERS DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28 at 9am sharp!
 ORDER PICKUP Wednesday December 10 at 2pm.
 Cheques are to be made payable to JKE PAC
Please do not combine cheques with
Neufeld Farms orders as that is a
separate school event and is not a PAC
fundraiser.*
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James Kennedy’s
new
Twitter page
@jkeschool
James Kennedy Elementary School 9060 212B Street Langley, BC V1M 2B7 Ph: 604‐888‐5257 Fx: 604‐888‐4324 www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/jke Principal: Mr. Greig McArthur [email protected] Vice Principal: Ms. Lori Thomsen [email protected] Admin Assistant: Mrs. Shari Sollows [email protected] Scholastic Book Fair - November 26—28
The library will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair again this year just in time to do your Christmas book shopping. All
the profits from the book fair go to support new materials for our library. The fair will be open on Wednesday,
November 26th, Thursday, November 27th, and Friday November 28th. Please sign up for as many time slots as you want,
lunch is always the hardest one to fill. We need many adult volunteers. (Children are not permitted to handle cash.) It
is always lots of fun and you get to see the books and can do your secret shopping while you are there. Please e-mail
[email protected] with your name and phone # and the times you are available or see Mrs. Sollows in the office to
sign up.
Times:
Set up Tues. 25th
Wed. 26th
Thurs. 27th
Friday 28th
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Please return the form below to the office. You are not automatically added to the distribution list—you must sign up for it.
Communications via Email
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If you are a new or returning family to our school and would like to receive your newsletters and other
communications via email and save a tree, please fill out this form and return it to the school office where
you will be added to our email list. You are not automatically added to this distribution list.
 If you are currently receiving electronic communications but would like to change or add an email address,
please fill out this form and return it to the school office so changes can be made.
“Please print legibly and return to the office.”
Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________ Email: _______________________________
Parent/Guardian Name: _______________________________ Email: _______________________________
Names of Children: _______________________, __________________________, _____________________
Thank you for helping us to cut down on our paper costs by receiving your newsletters via email.
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Attention: All Skiers and Snowboarders
and those who wish to try a new sport!
The weather reports are suggesting that this is going to be a heavy snowfall winter –
yahoo! In order to take advantage of this, the school is offering a ski/board program for
interested students in Grades 6 and 7 (If we have open spaces we will be offering this to
Grade 5 students next). This year we will be travelling to Cypress Mountain to ski and
snowboard on four afternoons. Provided we have enough interest, the tentative dates are
Tuesday, Feb 3, 10, 17 and 24th. We leave right after school and return at 9:30 pm.
The Cypress Ski School has specially designed programs that focus on skill
development and safety while introducing students to the fun and excitement of winter
sports. Students may choose from either downhill skiing or snowboarding.
Downhill skiing and snowboarding are exciting and exhilarating winter activities. Skiers
and riders enjoy increased fitness and confidence, and an
appreciation for outdoor recreation.
Each week, students will take a multi-hour downhill skiing/snowboarding lesson which is taught
by certified, experienced instructors. Lessons are offered in a range of levels from beginner
through to expert. Whether it is a student’s first time on snow, or they need to fine-tune advanced
skills, lessons will meet their goals.
After their lessons, our group will stay to enjoy the mountain for 2 additional hours. In order to
move ahead with the planning, securing of lessons and transportation, it is necessary that students
sign up asap. Forms will be sent home beginning next week which will need to be filled out and returned to the school
by December 13th with payment. Remember that it is a first come, first serve opportunity.
Band Concert
This year, our Intermediate students will be performing in a Christmas Concert, Wednesday, December
3rd at 7:00 pm. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our parents, grandparents and family
members to come enjoy an evening of special, joyful music!
Hot Lunches
There are 2 more hot lunch dates scheduled between now and Christmas vacation:
Friday, November 28—Sushi / Cobs / Booster Juice
Friday, December 12—Opa Greek Food / Cupcakes
Babysitting Course
Just a reminder to those students who signed up for the Babysitting Course, it begins next Monday, November 17th from
2:50—4:50 pm in the library. It runs for 4 consecutive Mondays (the last day being Monday, December 8th.) Parents
must be at the school for pick-up as it is dark by the time it is over. Please pick up your child at the front entrance of the
school.
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Community Events
“Thank-You for Caring” – A Christmas Tea
Hosted by Debbie Froese & Jean Schaffer, Sunday, November 23,
2014, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., Cascades Casino Resort, Cascades
Ballroom, 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. All proceeds will
support the Langley Christmas Bureau. Ticket price $25 per
person. Buy 10 tickets to reserve your very own table! Wear your
finest Hat or Fascinator (Optional) Tickets available at: Frosting
Cupcakery – 20411 Fraser
Highway, Langley; JD Farms
– 24726 – 52 Ave, Langley;
Langley Christmas Bureau
(Opening November 3rd) –
PLEASE NOTE: NEW
ADDRESS – #307, 20300
Fraser Highway (the old
Fields location), Langley;
Birthplace of BC Gallery –
9054 Glover Road, Fort
Langley.
Beyond the Bell
Walnut Grove Community Center
Looking for a fun, healthy and creative option
to keep your kids active beyond the bell?
Recreation staff will meet your child(ren) at
their school and then walk to Walnut Grove
Community Centre and participate in our
Beyond the Bell program. Each day includes
homework time, snack time, and fun themed
activities with our play leaders. For ages
Kindergarten-Grade 7; $11.50/day; 2:45-5:30
pm; call 604-882-0408
Holiday Craft Fair
North Otter’s Playground Committee is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair
in the North Otter gymnasium on Saturday, November 29th from
10:00 am—3:00 pm. They are looking for handmade items from
local Artisans as well as products
from home-based businesses. If
you or someone you know would
like to book a table at the fair,
please contact Tonya Zeumer at
[email protected]. Tables are
$25 each. Deadline for purchasing
a table is Friday, November 7th.
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Kids Helping Kids
Clothing Drive
The Township of Langley
Firefighters
Charitable
Society, in cooperation with
the Langley School District
Foundation, are hosting a
clothing drive in which all
proceeds will go to help
launch the TLFCS & SD35 Foundation’s
Healthy Snack program, benefitting
Langley students.
1. Bring clean, gently used clothing to
James Kennedy School between Nov 12
& Dec 12
2. TOL Firefighter’s Charitable Society
will pick up the clothing and have it
weighed.
3. The school that collects the most on a
pounds-per-student basis will be treated
to a BBQ lunch served by firefighters.
Sports Day in Canada
Saturday, November 29
11:00am - 2:00pm
Langley Events Centre
7888 - 200 Street
Free family event on
the ice. Bring your
skates or rent some
from
the
Langley
Events Centre skate
shop. Come out and try
a new sport. For more
information check out www.tol.ca/events.

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