Lions Gate Christian Academy LGCA is a community rooted in the teachings of Jesus where all students are loved, challenged and equipped to

be purposeful contributors in their communities.

Newsletter – October 26, 2017

Dear Parents,

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Proverbs 3:27

As November approaches, we are gearing up for our Fall Fundraiser Campaign. More details will follow, but you can already see a creative graphic waiting to take shape on the bulletin board in the foyer as you enter the school. Every year we come to our LGCA community for two major fundraisers: the one occurring in November and our Spring Gala. We need every family to contribute to make these two fundraisers successful. Please be ready do your part to support LGCA.

Of course, there are other fundraisers that are voluntary, such as our chocolate sales, poinsettia sales and various other smaller initiatives. For those voluntary fundraisers, the idea is that if you’re going to buy chocolates for Christmas, why not buy them from LGCA and support LGCA? If you're going to buy a poinsettia for Christmas, why not buy it from our PAC and help support LGCA?

As important as it is to raise funds, we also want to raise the “fun factor”. In fact, next Friday, November 3, at 7:00 pm we have our first fall fair. While parents are working with board members in the elementary gymnasium to better understand the Purpose Statement, our students will be enjoying themselves in the high school gymnasium participating in various activities and games. At 8 o’clock, we will all come together in the high school gymnasium to enjoy each other’s company as we laugh and share with one another. This event is not a fundraiser, as any fees collected that night will cover the costs for this fun event. We look forward to a fantastic turnout as we continue to find ways to further build and strengthen the community at LGCA.

Adam Reid – Principal

Fall Fundraising Campaign

The Fall Fundraising Drive “Rooted in Faith and Growing our Garden” has commenced for the month of November. Information was sent home last week. Our garden is growing with your help. Please see attached poster with further details.

Chapel

Tomorrow, Friday is split chapel. Elementary: 8:50 am & Secondary: 9:45 am. Parents are invited to attend.

Individual Student Photograph Retakes – Thursday, November 2nd

The photo retakes take place on Thursday, November 2nd. If your child was absent or if your child requires a retake please ensure that they wear their formal uniform on this day. If your child has PE that day please ensure they bring their PE strip to change into.

Parent/Student Fall Fair Community Event – Friday, November 3

rd - 7pm-9pm

Have you bought your child’s ticket yet for the Parent/Student Community Event –

November 3rd

?

Instructions for Ordering Fall Fun Fair Tickets – Cost: $5.00 per student (No cost for adults)

NOTE: DEADLINE for ordering is Friday, November 3rd

at noon.

The cost of the tickets is to cover the activities for the evening not for raising funds. If you would like to attend the Fall Fun Fair we will be using the Munch A Lunch site to purchase tickets for students. For those parents who already have an account please login and purchase your tickets under the “Fundraising Open” button at the top of the page. If you do not have an account please follow the instructions below: To order please follow the steps below: 1. Go to the munchalunch website: https://munchalunch.com/login 2. Existing users (already registered users from the last school year) just press Login and follow the

instructions. Please do not forget to update your child's current Grade and any other changes (email, phone number etc.).

3. New users will need first to register. Click "Register Here" button and follow instructions. After adding your children, click the "Fundraising open" button at the top to order.

We are excited to share our next community building event coming up on November 3rd from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the school. Please note this is not a FUNDRAISER. This is an evening of community building for our LGCA community. The evening will comprise of a combined event, having a parent group in the elementary gym from 7:00 – 8:00 pm led by the board chair Rob Tarnowski and Principal, Adam Reid focusing on introducing and solidifying LGCA’s new purpose statement: LGCA is a community rooted in the teachings of Jesus where all students are loved, challenged and equipped

to be purposeful contributors in their communities.

At the same time from 7-9 pm we will be hosting our 1st Annual Fall Fair in the High School Gym focusing on some fun and games for our Primary and Elementary students being run by our High School Student council and High School volunteers. We are asking that the children dress up for the night in their favourite farm themed costumes. We will have games set up and supervised by the high school volunteers and adult volunteers and will include, Balloon Darts, Bean Bag Toss, Ring Toss, Ducks in a Pond, Apples on a String and Face Painting. The children will receive tickets to redeem for prizes. Please see attached poster. Further details will follow.

Harvest Food Drive and Non-Uniform Day for students to Kindergarten to Grade 12 On Tuesday, October 31st the Grade 6 & 7 classes will be holding a Food Drive for the Harvest Project. We are asking students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 to please bring non-perishable food items (most needed are: baked beans, canned vegetables and fruit, canned fish, canned tomatoes, pasta sauce, granola bars and crackers) and wear their harvest colours! (No costumes please). The food items collected will be donated to North Vancouver's Harvest Project Food Bank. Last year, LGCA collected over 800 items. This year we hope to collect 1200! Please help us reach that goal! Students should bring non-perishable items to participate in this non-uniform day. Continuing on with this service project on November 7th, the Gr 8 Bible Class will bring these donations and help sort it at their facility. In addition, if we as a community are able to, Harvest Project requested Diapers (size 6 or 7) as this is their top listed need for single mothers they support. This is a great LGCA community event to collect food and then sort it the following week. Thank you for your support. High School Athletics

- Our Jr Girls Volleyball team finished our exhibition season with a 2 - 1 record winning 8 of 11 volleyball sets. We hope to perform well at the season ending Tournament with BCCSSAA on November 3rd and 4th. - Students who are interested must submit their Athletics Registration Consent Form with $40 by Friday, Oct 27th. Team formation is dependent on interest. Elementary School Athletics

- CESS will be hosting a Volleyball Tournament on November the 14th. Gr.7 Girls who signed up must have parental and teacher permission to play. Please email Mr. Chong at pchong@lgca.ca or send a note with your child. Uniform Change

Beginning November 1st we change from Spring to Winter uniforms. Formal shorts should not be worn until the Spring. Fall Band Concert – Tonight, October 26

th - Grade 6 & 7 & High Band School Students

Parents are reminded to attend the LGCA Band concert. They will be presenting their first concert of the year tonight, Thursday, October 26th at 7:00 PM in the elementary gym. As with all concerts, all students are expected to attend and perform. Students should arrive in the gym in dress uniform with instruments and music at 6:45 PM on October 26th. Thank you and I hope to see you at our concert! Tami Copland – Band Teacher

Purdy’s Christmas Fundraiser Please find attached a letter regarding the Christmas 2017 Fundraiser. This is an excellent way to support the school as well as complete your Christmas shopping. This program gives 25% of the sales back to LGCA. Please see attached flyer for further information. Deadline for ordering is November 27th. Thank you for your support.

Grad Meeting for Grade 12 Parents and Students – Monday, October 30th

at 6:30 pm

Parents and Students are reminded that there is a Grad meeting for parents and students in the high school lounge at 6:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Connection Breakfast Series with LGCA Parent Community

Have you been looking for an opportunity to speak with a board member and principal? If so, on November 22, we are hosting 6 to 10 parents for breakfast. To register for this first opportunity, please email the office (office@lgca.ca) so we can follow up with you to make arrangements. We will meet at a local restaurant near school, which will allow you to drop off your child at before school care (at no cost) to help facilitate this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. Board chair - Rob Tarnowski & Principal - Adam Reid

PRO D Days/Early Dismissal/School Closure Days:

Friday, November 10th Non-Instructional Day – No School for Staff and Students Monday, November 13th Remembrance Day – School Closed Friday, November 24th Curriculum Implementation Day – No school for Students

Looking Ahead:

October Thur 26 Band Concert 7:00 pm Mon 30 Grad Meeting for Grade 12 Parents and Students Tue 31 Dress Up Day for students – K-12 – Harvest Colours bring non-perishable food November Wed 01 Take Kids to work – Grade 9 Thur 02 Lifetouch re-takes Fri 03 Grade 4 Science World Fri 03 LGCA Parents and Students Fall Fair Community Building 7-9pm Tue 07 Grade 5 Field trip to YVR Tue 07 Grade 5/6 to Port of Vancouver Tue 07 Grade 8 bible Class to Harvest Project Thur 09 Grade 7’s to North Van Archives Fri 10 Non-instructional Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STAFF AND STUDENTS Mon 13 Remembrance Day – SCHOOL CLOSED Fri 24 Curriculum Implementation Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Christmas 2016 Fundraiser

This holiday season Lions Gate Christian Academy will be fundraising with Purdy’s Chocolatier! This program gives 25% of the sales back to Lions Gate Christian Academy and it’s an easy way to complete your Christmas shopping. You may shop online or by order form, inside the catalogue. Online ordering:

1. Go to www.purdysgpp.com 2. Click “Register” or “Login” 3. Join our group by typing in Customer Number: 25924 and click on Search 4. Click on Join this Group 5. Once logged in, please edit your account information and add in your telephone number under Your

Contact Information. Click Save. 6. Click SHOP ONLINE. 7. Invite your friends and family to join our group and shop Online!

Order form: If submitting an order via paper order form, please fill out the order form in the middle of the catalogue, and return to your child’s classroom teacher with cash or a cheque (made payable to LGCA) in an envelope. Important Note: On your order form please include:

1. Student’s name 2. Student’s grade 3. Your phone number 4. Your email address 5. Cheque make out to LGCA

Important Dates:

• Place and pay for orders by: Nov 27th

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o Date: Dec.13th

, 2017 Time: by 3pm o Location: Orders will be given out in class by classroom teacher

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Purdy’s Christmas Fundraiser

Please find attached a letter regarding the Christmas 2017 Fundraiser. This is an excellent way to support the

school as well as complete your Christmas shopping. This program gives 25% of the sales back to LGCA. You can

order online or on the order forms that will be sent home with your child shortly. Thank you for your support.

Christmas 2016 Fundraiser This holiday season Lions Gate Christian Academy will be fundraising with Purdy’s Chocolatier!

This program gives 25% of the sales back to Lions Gate Christian Academy and it’s an easy way to complete your

Christmas shopping. You may shop online or by order form, inside the catalogue.

Online ordering:

1. Go to www.purdysgpp.com

2. Click “Register” or “Login”

3. Join our group by typing in Customer Number: 25924 and click on Search

4. Click on Join this Group

5. Once logged in, please edit your account information and add in your telephone number under Your Contact Information. Click Save.

6. Click SHOP ONLINE.

7. Invite your friends and family to join our group and shop Online!

Order form: Your child was sent home with a brochure this week. If submitting an order via paper order form, please fill out

the order form in the middle of the catalogue, and return to your child’s classroom teacher with cash or a cheque

(made payable to LGCA) in an envelope.

Important Note: On your order form please include:

1. Student’s name

2. Student’s grade

3. Your phone number

4. Your email address

5. Cheque make out to LGCA

Important Dates:

• Place and pay for orders by: Nov 27th , 2017

• Pick up orders:

o Date: Dec.13th , 2017 Time: by 3pm

o Location: Orders will be given out in class by classroom teacher