Blundell Elementary School, 6480 Blundell Rd., Richmond, B.C. V7C 1H8 Tel: 604 668-6562 Fax: 604 668-6214 Early Warning Answering Machine: 604 668-6519

Ms. H. Wong, Principal Ms. L. Archer, Area Superintendent Mr. Eric Yung, School Liaison Trustee

School web page: http://blundell.sd38.bc.ca/

BLUNDELL ELEMENTARY Together: Caring and Learning

Newsletter#3

November 30, 2017 Dear Parents/Guardians: Can you believe it’s almost December? We are approaching the end of Term 1 and the holiday season, and the students at Blundell have had a busy and productive term. At this time, there are a few reminders for parents and guardians. If you have arranged for someone else to pick up your child, please write a note to inform the classroom teacher. This helps to ensure our students’ safety. Another helpful reminder is to send a note to your child’s teacher if you are picking up your child for an appointment sometime during the school day. Also, families who are planning on being away for an extended period of time, please complete an extended absence form. Forms are available at the office. Please note that if a student is absent for more than 20 school days, district policy states that the student could be removed from the class register, and will no longer be enrolled at the school. Please contact the office if you are planning on being absent for an extended period of time. Thank you for your cooperation. The last few weeks before the Winter Break will go by fast and we look forward to seeing many families at our term end events. Ms. H. Wong

The S.H.A.R.P. Report

Blundell Bobcats Are S.H.A.R.P.

Safe

Helpful Accountable Respectful

Positive Congratulations to the following SHARP students who were recognized in October: Div. 1: Tony and Victoria Div. 2: Kelly and Dustin Div. 3: Elroi and Jenny Div. 4: Anna, Angeline and Damien Div. 5: Emily, Sanna and Danny Div. 6: Malki and Teagan Div. 7: Nylah, Major and Ethan

Socktober

A big thank you to Div. 9 who demonstrated SHARP behaviors by collecting items for people in need in Vancouver. The Blundell community was wonderful in providing things like combs, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant and warm socks. Remembrance Day Assembly Thank you to all the parents and community members who attended this special assembly on Nov. 10th. Thank you also to all our classes who presented some very moving and thoughtful songs and words about peace. Volleyball at Blundell Congratulations to the Gr. 6/7 volleyball team who represented our school well at the City Center Classic Tournament. They not only showed great skills but also positive attitudes and team spirit. At the end of the day, Mr. Dennis and Ms. Baulke got a chance to show off their volleyball talent!

Past Events

Blundell Elementary School, 6480 Blundell Rd., Richmond, B.C. V7C 1H8

Tel: 604 668-6562 Fax: 604 668-6214 Early Warning Answering Machine: 604 668-6519 Ms. H. Wong, Principal

Ms. L. Archer, Area Superintendent Ms. Debbie Tablotney, School Liaison Trustee School web page: http://blundell.sd38.bc.ca/

Coin Drive for the Food Bank

Between the Dec. 11 – 20th, we will be collecting donations for the Richmond Food Bank. This is one way to be extra SHARP! Facts about the Food Bank,

• For every $1 we spend, we collect and distribute over $6 worth of food

• We distribute food five days each week- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

• We provide grocery distributions in four locations

• We have provided weekly grocery service to Richmond since 1983

• We serve over 2200 people and give out 20 000 lbs of food every week

• 55% of our clients are temporary users, most of whom are suffering through a crisis

• 32% of our clients are children • 30% could be self-sufficient, but have cost of

living concerns • 15% are long-term users with multiple

barriers to employment, including chronic illness, mental health problems, or disabilities

• 230 people volunteer every week; in addition, many groups volunteer with us on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis

Spirit Day – Dec. 12 Pajama Day On December 12th, we kick off winter with Pajama Day and a school wide Winter Breakfast from 8 – 8:30 am in the gym. Student Council will also be selling hot chocolate for $1 to raise money for the Food Bank! So mark this special day on your calendar!

Winter Band/Class Concert: Dec. 19 @ 1 pm Please save the date for this very special event. The bands from Division 1 and 2 will be performing and other classes will be sharing their holiday spirit as well.

News from the PAC The PAC group continues to work hard to support the students and staff at Blundell.

Upcoming events are the Winter Raffle Basket draws and the Family Skate on Dec. 18th. Look for more information to come!

Dates for Your Calendar

Dec. 1 – PAC Hot Lunch Dec. 11 – 20th – Coin Drive for the Food Bank Dec. 8 – PAC Hot Lunch Dec. 12 – Pajama Day and School Wide Breakfast Hot Chocolate Sale $1 Dec. 15 – PAC Hot Lunch Dec. 18 – Family Skate at Minoru (4:30 – 6pm) Dec. 19 – Winter Concert/ Sing Along (1 – 2:30 pm)) Dec. 21 – Term 1 Report Cards Home Dec. 22 – School Wide Read and Term 1 Assembly

@ 9 am; PAC Hot Lunch; last day of school

Winter Break

December 25 – January 5, 2018

School re-opens Monday, Jan. 8, 2018

Halloween Fun at

Blundell

Ongoing Events

Upcoming Events

Blundell Elementary School, 6480 Blundell Rd., Richmond, B.C. V7C 1H8

Tel: 604 668-6562 Fax: 604 668-6214 Early Warning Answering Machine: 604 668-6519 Ms. H. Wong, Principal

Ms. L. Archer, Area Superintendent Ms. Debbie Tablotney, School Liaison Trustee School web page: http://blundell.sd38.bc.ca/