Principal’s Message

As  we  begin   the   final   eight  weeks  of   the   school  year,   we   have   many   activities   that   have   just  completed   and   many   more   that   are   beginning.    April   saw  the  Speech   Fest,  Groove  Dance,   Track  Attack,  and  numerous   fieldtrips.  These  activities  were   all   brought   to   the   students   through  many  staff  members  volunteering  their  time  in  and  out  of  school  hours.    This  month  will  be  equally  busy  with   Track   and   Field   Practices,   Mini-­‐meets   and  the   District   Track   Meet.     Please   remind   your  children   to   come   prepared   to   participate   and  remember  to  thank  the  coaches  who  make  these  activities  possible.     Interim Reports/Early Dismissal – Thursday May 7 @ 1:27 p .m.  This  week  you  will  be  receiving  an  interim  report  on   your   child   prior   to   the   final   report   card   in  June.    These  reports  can  be  by  way  of  student  led  conferences,   parent   meeting,   written   reports  sent   home   or   by   a   telephone   conference   with  the   classroom   teacher.   Thursday   May   7   is   an  early  dismissal  (1:27p.m.)  that  has  been  set  aside  for   student   led   conferences   or   parents   to  make  appointments   to   come   in   and   meet   with  teachers.     Please   call   the   school   to   make   an  appointment.    If  you  are  not  available  on  the  7th,  please   contact   the   classroom   teacher   and/or  learner  support  teacher  (LST)  to  arrange  another  convenient  time  to  discuss  your  child  or  to  have  an  Interim  Report  sent  home.      

Chocolate Campaign Thank   you   to   all   of   the   Coast   students  and   families   who   made   the   PAC  

chocolate   fundraiser   so   successful.     All   of   the  funds   from   these   events   directly   help   your  children.  

COAST MERIDIAN NEWSLETTER

Principal:    Mrs.  T.  Starr                                                                        www.surreyschools.ca/schools/coastmeridian

Newsletter  #  8                                        May  4,  2015  

 Speech Fina lists  Congratulations   to   our   Speech   Finalists   in   our   school  Speech   Fest.     It  was   absolutely   amazing   to   have   such  well   crafted   speeches   delivered   with   poise   and  confidence   from   elementary   students.   Much   to   the  delight   of   our   students,   our   former   principals,   Mr.  M’Lot   and   Mr.   Rogers,   returned   to   Coast   to   act   as  judges  along  with  Mrs.  Starr.      They  listened  to  twelve  class   finalists   deliver   their   speeches   in   front   of   the  school   audience.       Although   a   difficult   choice,   it   was  decided   that   the   three   finalists   in   the   school   contest  were:    1st  Place  -­‐    Neeta  Kalair    (Gr.7)    “Healthy  Living”  2nd  Place  –  Tanya  Chaudhary  (Gr.  6)     “Peer  Pressure”  3rd  Place  –  Riya  Badesha  (Gr.  4)  “Being  the  Youngest  in  the  House”      Congratulations  to  all  students  who  participated  in  the  bi-­‐annual  Speech  Fest  at  Coast.    Track and Fie ld

 Our   track  and  field   training  began  last   week   with   3   Track   Attack  sessions,  that  were  enjoyed  by  all  

students   in  Grades   3   –   7.     Practices  will   continue   this  week,   for   interested   students,   in   preparation   for   the  District   Track   Meet   at   the   end   of   May.   Some   of   the  practice   times   are   before   school,   during   lunch   and  after   school   so   students   need   to   have   parent  permission  to  attend  the  practices.    These  notices  can  be   picked   up   from   their   activity   coach   and   extra  notices   will   be   available   at   the   office.   Please   remind  your   child   that   it   is   their   responsibility   to   know  when  their  practices   are.     The  District  Track   and  Field  Meet  for   medium   schools   is   at   Bear   Creek   Park   on  Wednesday   May   27,   but   there   will   also   be   a   ‘Mini-­‐meet’  scheduled  for  mid  May  at  William  Watson.    

 

 

Jump Rope for Heart  It   is   spring   and   that  means  we   look   for  ways   to  have   fun   and   exercise   outside!     At   Coast  Meridian   we   will   once   again   have   our   annual  Jump   Rope   for   Heart   skipping   event.   We   are  campaigning  by  making  it  a  whole-­‐school  event  –  all  of  the  classes  will  be  outside  skipping  on      

 Friday,  June  5th  at  1:50  p.m.  

 We  have  enough  ropes  for  the  students  but  your  child   is  welcome   to  bring   in   a  personal   skipping  rope  if  they  would  like  to  do  so.      Beginning  June  1st,  each  student  is  encouraged  to  bring   in  a  Toonie   that  we  will   contribute   to   the  Heart   and   Stroke   Foundation   for   their   research  and   continued  work  on   educating   people   about  heart  disease.  As  an  appreciation  for  making  this  annual   contribution,   our   school   receives   a  selection  of   fitness   supplies   from   the  Heart   and  Stroke  Foundation.      Thank  you  for  supporting  this  endeavor  again  this  year.    

 Water Bottles  In   keeping   with   good   health,   and  our   effort   to   become   a   water   only  

school,  thank  you  to  the  many  families  who  have  sent  their  child  to  school  with  water  bottles.    This  is  especially  important  with  the  onset  of  warmer  weather  to  keep  kids  hydrated  and  comfortable.    We   have   a   bottle   refilling   station   in   the   front  area   by   the   office   so   students   can   replace   the  water   throughout   the   day   with   fresh   filtered  water.    Also  remember  that  many  of  the  bottles  are  the  same  style  or  similar,  so  please  be  sure  to  mark  your  child’s  name  on  the  bottle  so  it  can  be  returned  if  left  outside  of  the  classroom.      

                                                                               

 

Do you have a 3 or 4 year old or have a neighbor with a 3 or 4 year old?

 Once  again,  we  are  hosting  a  fun  event  for  3  and  4  year  old   children   on   Tuesday   May   12   from   9:00   –   10:30.    There  will   be   activities,   play,   dance   and   a   special   gift  bag  to  send  home  with  each  child.    Please  contact  the  school   (604-­‐574-­‐6036)   to   register   for   this   fun   activity  or  pass  this   information  on  to  a  neighbor  who  may  be  interested.        

Are you registered for kindergarten at Coast Meridian?

We  will  be  having  a  Welcome  to  Kindergarten  event  for  students   to   come   to   the   school   on   Tuesday   May   12  from   12:30   –   2:15   p.m.   to   meet   the   kindergarten  teachers   and   participate   in   lots   of   fun   activities   that  will   prepare   them   for   kindergarten   in   September,  2015.    Each  child  who  attends  will  receive  a  special  gift  bag  with  lots  of  fun  things  inside,  which  has  been  made  just  for  them.    Please  call  the  school  to  register.      Moving over the summer We   are   in   the   process   of   looking   toward   staffing   for  next   year.     So   much   of   our   planning   relies   on  enrollment  being  as  accurate  as  possible.    Although  we  hate   to   say   goodbye   to   anyone,   If   you  know  that   you  will  be  moving  out  of  the  area  over  the  summer,  or  are  not   planning   to   have   your   children   attend   at   Coast  Meridian  next  year,  please  let  the  office  know  as  soon  as  possible.      

 Requests for Special Placements  

At  this  time  of  the  year  many  parents  approach  teachers  or  me,  with  requests  for  their  child’s   placement   for   next   year.     A  great   deal   of   discussion   and   consultation  between  the   teachers  occurs  prior   to  each   and  every  student  placement.    Teachers  discuss   the  strengths,  challenges  and  overall  learning  style  of  the  student  before  putting  them  into  certain  groupings.    

 As   a   result,   I   do   not   encourage   specific   class   requests;   however,   I   also   realize   that   sometimes   there   are  special  considerations  and  concerns  about  their  child’s  learning  needs  that  parents  would  like  to  express.  In  such   a   case,   please  provide  me  with   an   educationally   sound   rationale   for   your   child’s   placement   request.    Examples  that  are  not  normally  considered  educationally  sound  include  a  request  for  a  specific  teacher  or  a  single  grade  class. Dressing for school  With  warmer  weather   approaching,   students   are   reminded   that  clothing   should   be   appropriate   for   school  and  learning:  

o Tops  should  have  straps  that  are  at  least  two  finger  widths  wide  (no  spaghetti  straps)    o Bra  straps  and  undergarments  should  not  be  visible.    o Tops  should  be  long  enough  to  cover  the  stomach  area  and  cover  the  waistband  of  pants  or  shorts  

while   the   student   is   sitting   on   the   floor   (if   the  midriff   is   showing  when  one   arm   is   raised   it   is   too  short)  

o ‘Muscle’  shirts  are  not  appropriate  o Messages/pictures  on  clothing  must  be  appropriate  for  all  ages  o Skirts  and  shorts  should  be  an  appropriate  length  so  that  students  can  sit,  bend  and  walk  comfortably  o Flip  Flop   sandals,  while   not   restricted,  have   resulted   in  numerous   toe   injuries   and   falls  both   inside  

and  out  on  the  playground  

Thank   you,   parents,   for   taking   time   to   ensure   that   your   child   comes   to   school   dressed   appropriately   for  learning.      Community Information: Located at the Surrey RCMP Main Detachment 14355 – 57th Avenue Surrey, B.C.

                                                                               

 

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Blow Out Book Fair Begins

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Book Fair

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EARLY DISMISSAL @ 1:27 p.m.

Book Fair

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Green Thumb Theatre

Presentation @ 1:15 p.m.

PAC Fun Lunch

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RCMP Open

House @ Surrey B.C.

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Ready Set Learn @ 9:00 – 10:00

Welcome to

Kindergarten @ 12:30 to 2:15 p.m.

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VICTORIA DAY

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PAC General Meeting @ 7:00 pm

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Spring Concert 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.

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PAC Fun Lunch

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Bike to School Week

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PRO – D (No School)

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ZUMBA Dance (all week)

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ZUMBA Dance

District Track Meet at Bear Creek Park

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ZUMBA Dance

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ZUMBA Dance

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Toast to Coast (lunch)

Gr 7 Band @

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Jump Rope for Heart

PAC Fun Lunch

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Sports Day

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Cultus Lake Water Slides

(Gr. 4 – 7)

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Crescent Beach Fieldtrip

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Gr 7 Band Assembly

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Grade 7 Celebration Lunch

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Year End Assembly (a.m.)

K Assembly (p.m.)

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Grade 7 Assembly

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Last Day for

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Administration

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