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June 1 , 2015

News Corner 2

Important Dates 3

Fun Rec Camp Info 4

Announcements 5

Mrs. Hain’s Book Corner 7

Art Spotlight 9

“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others”

-- Pericles

COMMUNITY OFFICE

SUMMER HOURS

The Community Office will be closed for the

summer from June 26 to

September 7, 2015.

If you have any questions regarding Fun Rec Camp,

please call

Paul Lang -

Program Coordinator

at 778-984-2908

Stoney Creek Community School Newsletter

Principal: Ms. L. Hartman Head Teacher: Mrs. C. Redmond Secretary: Ms. T. Mackenzie Community Coordinator: Mrs. T. Briscoe Community Secretary: Mrs. F. Trasolini

This school year has flown by! We have had so many rich learn-

ing opportuni�es this year for our students. Thank you to our

parents/guardians and community partners for your support. We

had such a busy month with our Fun Fair and Salmon Send-off.

Both of these events were a huge success. I must once again

acknowledge and thank our wonderful Community School

Co-ordinator, Mrs. Taryn Briscoe, for her leadership, and

Mrs. Franca Trasolini, our Community Secretary.

You may have heard that we were visited by thousands of bees

on the playground last week. The students were kept inside un�l

the bees were relocated by a professional beekeeper. This was an

example of what we call “Shelter in Place”. This term is used for a

situa�on that is occurring outside when we need to keep people

inside.

On June the 3rd we will be having our lockdown drill at school in

the morning. Our School Liaison Officer, Constable Fogge2, will

also be present during the drill to assist us and follow up with

classes. Teachers will prepare students in advance for the lock-

down drill.

Our planning for the next school year is now underway. There will

be some staff changes next year that I will finalize in my next

newsle5er. I would however, like to men�on that long �me

Stoney Creek teacher, and our Head Teacher, Christy Redmond,

has been assigned to Capitol Hill Elementary School in Septem-

ber. Her extraordinary contribu�on and exemplary leadership to

our Stoney Creek community has been very much appreciated.

She will be deeply missed by all of us!

2740 Beaverbrook Crescent

Burnaby, B.C. V3J 7B6

(604) 664-8845


Grade 6 students helped to run our annual Welcome To Kindergarten orientation last week. They helped with setting up the event and running hands-on activity stations for our soon-to-be Kindergartners! Special thanks to Ms. Schweers and Ms. Daoust for organizing this wonderful opportunity. Thank you once again to all of our parents: Victor Lee, Sue Yoshioka, Erik Aloni, Jieun Park, Wendy Kim, Sung Sik Song, Kyung Joo Han, and the volunteers from the Tzu Chi Foundation for all of the early mornings spent at our school serving breakfast to our students in the breakfast program. Your contribution to our school is amazing! A huge thanks to our Stoney Creek Community Council (PAC) for all of your input, planning, and fundraising for Stoney students and staff. Your dedication to our school and community made the year run that much more smoothly. We truly value your ideas and partnership. Special thanks to our dedicated custodians Mr. Oliveira and Mr. Birlie who make sure everything on our school grounds and in our building runs smoothly and looks clean, bright, and shiny! You are often quietly behind the scenes, and we appreciate all that you do for us.

To Stoney Creek with Love, To Stoney Creek with Love, To Stoney Creek with Love, To Stoney Creek with Love,

For almost 20 years, Stoney Creek has been more than a place in which I work, it has For almost 20 years, Stoney Creek has been more than a place in which I work, it has For almost 20 years, Stoney Creek has been more than a place in which I work, it has For almost 20 years, Stoney Creek has been more than a place in which I work, it has been a caring community, a place for me to grow and learn as a teacher and as a person, been a caring community, a place for me to grow and learn as a teacher and as a person, been a caring community, a place for me to grow and learn as a teacher and as a person, been a caring community, a place for me to grow and learn as a teacher and as a person, and it has been a family. As I move to Capitol Hill Elementary next year, I wanted to and it has been a family. As I move to Capitol Hill Elementary next year, I wanted to and it has been a family. As I move to Capitol Hill Elementary next year, I wanted to and it has been a family. As I move to Capitol Hill Elementary next year, I wanted to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for this amazing community. take this opportunity to express my appreciation for this amazing community. take this opportunity to express my appreciation for this amazing community. take this opportunity to express my appreciation for this amazing community.

To the parents and families of our students, your support and commitment to your chil-To the parents and families of our students, your support and commitment to your chil-To the parents and families of our students, your support and commitment to your chil-To the parents and families of our students, your support and commitment to your chil-dren and this school has made Stoney Creek a community I am so honoured to have dren and this school has made Stoney Creek a community I am so honoured to have dren and this school has made Stoney Creek a community I am so honoured to have dren and this school has made Stoney Creek a community I am so honoured to have been a part of. You are always ready with a helping hand, and are so giving of your time, been a part of. You are always ready with a helping hand, and are so giving of your time, been a part of. You are always ready with a helping hand, and are so giving of your time, been a part of. You are always ready with a helping hand, and are so giving of your time, your ideas and your talents. You cheer us on, challenge us, and work with us to enrich your ideas and your talents. You cheer us on, challenge us, and work with us to enrich your ideas and your talents. You cheer us on, challenge us, and work with us to enrich your ideas and your talents. You cheer us on, challenge us, and work with us to enrich and enhance all our learning experiences. Thank you! It has been a pleasure to work and enhance all our learning experiences. Thank you! It has been a pleasure to work and enhance all our learning experiences. Thank you! It has been a pleasure to work and enhance all our learning experiences. Thank you! It has been a pleasure to work alongside all of you. alongside all of you. alongside all of you. alongside all of you.

And of course, to all you students...what can I say? You inspire me! Your shining eyes. And of course, to all you students...what can I say? You inspire me! Your shining eyes. And of course, to all you students...what can I say? You inspire me! Your shining eyes. And of course, to all you students...what can I say? You inspire me! Your shining eyes. Your joy. I have loved teaching you and learning from you. Watching you grow into Your joy. I have loved teaching you and learning from you. Watching you grow into Your joy. I have loved teaching you and learning from you. Watching you grow into Your joy. I have loved teaching you and learning from you. Watching you grow into thoughtful and caring individuals and leaders has been an absolute privilege. Your wel-thoughtful and caring individuals and leaders has been an absolute privilege. Your wel-thoughtful and caring individuals and leaders has been an absolute privilege. Your wel-thoughtful and caring individuals and leaders has been an absolute privilege. Your wel-coming ways and cheerful spirit fill Stoney Creek and make it a place I have loved com-coming ways and cheerful spirit fill Stoney Creek and make it a place I have loved com-coming ways and cheerful spirit fill Stoney Creek and make it a place I have loved com-coming ways and cheerful spirit fill Stoney Creek and make it a place I have loved com-ing to each day. You are the heart and soul of this place and I look forward to hearing ing to each day. You are the heart and soul of this place and I look forward to hearing ing to each day. You are the heart and soul of this place and I look forward to hearing ing to each day. You are the heart and soul of this place and I look forward to hearing about all your future adventures and accomplishments. I will miss you so much. about all your future adventures and accomplishments. I will miss you so much. about all your future adventures and accomplishments. I will miss you so much. about all your future adventures and accomplishments. I will miss you so much.

Stoney Creek will always hold a very dear place in my heart. The memories and experi-Stoney Creek will always hold a very dear place in my heart. The memories and experi-Stoney Creek will always hold a very dear place in my heart. The memories and experi-Stoney Creek will always hold a very dear place in my heart. The memories and experi-ences here have shaped me and I am so grateful to have been a part of your lives.ences here have shaped me and I am so grateful to have been a part of your lives.ences here have shaped me and I am so grateful to have been a part of your lives.ences here have shaped me and I am so grateful to have been a part of your lives.

Christy RedmondChristy RedmondChristy RedmondChristy Redmond

“End of Year” Important Dates

Tuesday, June 23rd

Intermediate Year End Assembly – 1:00 pm in the Gym

Thursday, June 25th

Final day for all students

Grade 7 School Leaving Ceremonies – 9:00 am in the Gym

All students dismissed at 10:30 a.m.

September Start Up

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 8th. New Kindergarten

children and their parents go to the Library. Returning students go to the same classroom as they are in this year. Students in Grades 1—7 attend from 9—10 a.m.

Students newly registered at Stoney Creek report to Room 103 for an orientation and will

also attend from 9—10 a.m. on the first day of school.

Parents please join us for coffee and treats in the gym from 9 – 10 a.m. and visit with

other Stoney Creek parents.

Have a safe, relaxing and enjoyable summer vacation!

Follow us on @stoneycreekcs

www.facebook.com/StoneyCreekCommunityCouncil


The Northeast Burnaby Community Association

Presents

Fun Rec Day Camp 2015

(at Stoney Creek Community School)

Week 1: Vancouver Aquarium June 29

th—July 3

rd (No camp Canada Day July 1

st)

Week 2: WATERMANIA AQUATIC CENTRE July 6th

-10th

Week 3: Science World July 13th

-17th

Week 4: Second Beach (Stanley Park)Second Beach (Stanley Park)Second Beach (Stanley Park)Second Beach (Stanley Park) July 20st

– 24th

Week 5: Play Land July 27th

- July 31st

**This week is filling fast!!**

Week 6: Cultus Lake Water Park August 4th

-7th

(No camp BC Day, August 3rd)

All weeks include leader led out-trips! Cost is $130 per week. Required Camp T-shirt costs $15.00

TO REGISTER: Come to Registration Night at Stoney Creek Community School in the school Gym on Thursday, June 4th from 5-8pm. (first come, first served),

OR Drop by Stoney Creek Community School with a completed registration form (found online on our website: www.funrecdaycamp.wordpress.com), your child’s Care Card, and payment. Please have payment in the form of cash or cheque (made out to NEBCA) when you come to register.

If you require subsidy, the Burnaby Camping Bureau will be on site on the June 4th registration night to process applications.

For more information please email or call, or follow us on Twitter for the latest updates:

@FunRec. Email: [email protected] Phone: 778-984-2908

Let’s make this summer a summer to remember!

Paul Lang, Fun Rec Project Manager 2015

Mark your Calendars!

Stoney Creek’s Community

BBQ

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

More information coming in

September!

You are cordially invited to

The Stoney Creek Community School Volunteer Tea

(Summer Beach Party Style!)

Thursday, June 18, 2015

2:00—4:00 p.m. in the Library

(Child minding will be available)

The Stoney Creek staff wish to show their appreciation for our wonderful volunteers who have helped make this

school year such a success! Join us for an afternoon of fun!

Please call Franca at (604) 664-8852 or email [email protected] to confirm your attendance and

if you require child minding.

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, June 18th!


A huge THANK YOU to all our supporters of the Great Salmon Send-Off! It was a wonderful event with many people coming out to enjoy the festivities. Thank you to all our volunteers, the Stoney Creek Environmental

Committee, Burnaby Parks and Recreation and all our other sponsors and supporters.

Friday, June 5th

is a Pro-D Day.

Students do not attend school.

On Friday, June 19th we invite parents, grandparents, friends and neighbours to Stoney Creek’s Sports Day.

Children will participate in a number of fun events from 9:00 a.m. to about 12:00 p.m. by moving from station to station. Sports Day will proceed, rain or shine – if the weather is inclement, we will hold our activities inside. Hopefully, we will be outdoors and would like to remind everyone to come prepared with sunscreen, hats, and water. Students are also reminded to wear their house colours.

Between 11:00 and 12:00 whole school events will take place. We have changed our Hot Lunch Menu on Sports Day to pizza, snap peas, dip and milk and it will be provided to those children who have handed in an envelope for June’s Lunch Program.

There are no activities planned for the afternoon.

All students are dismissed for the day at lunch (approx. 12:30 pm).

Subway Sandwich Day!

Friday, June 19, 2015 Order forms are due to the Community

Office by Wednesday, June 10th!

Summer Reading Suggestions from Mrs. Hain Check them out at the Burnaby Public Library this summer

A Brilliant Picture Book for ages 4 – 7

Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall

A blue crayon, that is accidently labelled red, struggles to find his identity. The powerful message in this beautifully illustrated picture book will appeal to all ages. Be sure to check out other awesome books by Michael Hall includ-ing My Heart is Like a Zoo and It’s an Orange Aardvark!

A Great Beginning Chapter Book for Readers 6 – 8

Leroy Ninker Saddles Up by Kate DiCamillo

Fans of Kate DiCamillo’s Mercy Watson stories will love this new adventure. Leroy Ninker has everything he needs to be a cowboy. He has a hat, a lasso and boots. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a horse – until he meets Mabelline. Then the fun begins!

A Magical Mystery for Readers ages 8 – 12

Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen Foxlee

Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy is the enchanted story of a brave girl, a charmed boy, a magical sword and a clock ticking down to the end of the world. This modern day fairytale is all about the power of friendship, courage and love, and never ever giving up.

A Fantastic Series for Teens

Cinder Book One of The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

Humans and androids crowd the streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, the ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. Only a few are looking for the Lost Princess, who maybe the last hope for Earth’s fate.

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, hated by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. When her life becomes entangled with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she sud-denly finds herself at the centre of an intergalactic struggle and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

A Classic for Mom and Dad

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

If you missed this classic on your high school reading list, now is the time to enjoy it! Set in a small southern town during the depression, To Kill a Mockingbird is the compassionate, deeply moving tale of young Scout, her brother and her unconventional father. First published in 1960, it is as meaningful, humorous and heart wrenching today as it was fifty years ago.

Although Harper Lee claimed for decades that she had only written one novel, this summer marks the release of a

long hidden manuscript. Go Set a Watchman is the story of Scout as an adult returning to her small town roots.

A must read!


Stoney Creek’s Fun Fair 2015

FUN FAIR SUCCESS!

What an amazing evening we had at our Fun Fair on Friday, May 8th! The sun was shining, the sounds of live music, kids laughing, and families chatting with one another could be heard, and the wonderful aroma of burgers on the grill filled the Stoney Creek playground! It was a fun night had by many, and it would-n’t have been so successful without all the hard work and partnerships from the following people and businesses: * Our Stoney parents on the planning committee: Robin DeCoffe, Dana Johnson, Sherrie Martens, Kristin Maxom, Damian Trasler, and Richard Yoshioka…THANK YOU for the many hours in the days and evenings you spent on organizing it all!

* The many parents who helped with set up and clean up for the Fun Fair

* Stoney Creek Staff who volunteered their time and attended the event in support of the Fun Fair

* Ms. Hartman and Gio Lam (YMCA), plus the Grade 6/7 students who bravely volunteered to get soaked in the Big Kahuna splash

* Creekside Youth Centre (Boland, Ty, and Nicole) for running stations

* Shire Music (led by Craig Bosnick) for the amazing live music. * Jennifer Manning and the Burnaby Mountain Secondary School students (35 high school students!!) for volunteering to run activities throughout the fair * Burnaby Firefighters, Pedalheads, Electronic Arts, Burnaby Village Museum, Lougheed Town Centre, BC Dairy Foundation, City of Richmond, Purdy’s Chocolates, Lougheed Safe-way, Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Old Spaghetti Factory (downtown), Starbucks, Pacific National Exhibition, Watermania (Richmond), St. John’s Ambulance, It’s My Party, Par-T-Perfect, Fraser Valley Buddhist Temple and White Spot.

YMCA Summer Camps

Summer is a �me for kids to be kids! It’s a chance to play, to run, and to be free from the busy

school schedule. That’s why the YMCA offers day camps, so that every child can reach their

full poten�al. From out-trips and theme days to sports and games, we have something for

everyone. We hope you’ll join us!

Check out everything we have to offer online at www.vanymca.org/

daycamps or visit www.myymca.ca to register.

IMPROV THEATRE PROGRAM

Burnaby Neighbourhood House is offering FREE theatrical improvisation classes at its Burnaby South loca-tion. The program is for 9-13 year olds and will run Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 from June 4 to July 2. The final day will be a showcase for family and friends. The program will be taught by recent Burnaby graduates who have been involved in improvising and teaching improvisation for several years. Their goal is to introduce youth to the improvisation culture, and give them the opportunity to learn the essentials of storytelling, characterization and performing while developing their self-esteem, innovation and public presence. Spots are very limited, so be sure to encourage those interested to sign up as soon as possible. For more information email: [email protected] or call 604 722 2212.

Third Annual Hats Off Day Family Fun Dash

Tell your kids to lace up their shoes and get ready to 'dash' down Hastings Street on Saturday, June 6th ! Presented by the Heights Merchants Association and sponsored by Chevron and Scotiabank, this 550m dash kicks off the Hats Off Day event and celebrates how Burnaby Heights embraces health, wellness, families and fun. With Hastings Street closed, Burnaby's elementary school children will 'dash' down the wide-open street to collect their finisher ribbons. Participation in this event counts towards school physical ed-ucation requirements. Registration is open to all Burnaby elementary school students. Each participant is required to have a team captain (either a parent or sibling over 13 years old), to accompany them in the run. Each team captain is responsible for ensuring their team participant crosses the finish line. $5 entry fee per Family Team: net proceeds go to the Burnaby Fire Fighters Charitable Society Don't delay - sign up today! Registration is limited to 500 participants. No day-of registration. For REGISTRATION and more information, please visit:www.2015hatsoffdayDASH.eventbrite.ca

Burnaby Caprice Synchronized Swimming Summer Camp

Open to swimmers and non-swimmers ages 6 & up August 31- September 4

1/2 day camps – 8:30am - 1pm

Full day camps – 8:30am - 4pm

MacPherson Pool, 5485 Rumble Street, Burnaby

For more information visit www.bcssc.org or email [email protected]

Join us for Summer Camps at Burnaby Canoe and Kayak Club!

Our week long Summer Camps are 3 hrs/day and are suitable for children between ages 8

and 12. In our introductory CanoeKids Camps, children are introduced to water safety and paddling canoes, kayaks, dragon boats in a fun and safe environment.

In our more advanced CanoeKids Plus Camp children expand on their earlier concepts

and are introduced to racing canoes and kayaks in a team environment.

Cost: $195/week

For more information please visit http://www.burnabylake.com or contact us

at [email protected]

Experienced Bookkeeper Needed

NEBCA is looking for an experienced Contract Bookkeeper to assist with managing the finances for the Fun Rec Summer Camp Program. It will take approx 30-40 hours per year. The Camp runs for 6 weeks starting the first week of July.

Task list:

♦ Maintaining monthly expenses (approx 75 entries per year) and Journal Entries (12-15) in QuickBooks or other program May to August

♦ Assist with Payroll Journal Entries May – August (Payroll is run by Ceridian)

♦ Gaming grant annual application and summary report (Oct)

♦ Maintain Financial statements

♦ Year end (Dec) Financial statements

♦ Completing and submitting an Annual Non-Profit Tax Return (by June 30)

♦ Canada Summer Job annual application and management (Jan)

♦ File and maintain WCB payments and reports annually

If you have experience in bookkeeping and are interested in this position please submit your resume and estimate (cost for services) to [email protected] .

Karen Agabob, NEBCA Chairperson [email protected]

Carousel Theatre for Young People

Presents Dot & Ziggy June 2-14

For newborns to age 3 and their caregivers

June 2-14

This gentle, interactive play is a wonderful introduction to theatre for very young audiences.

Dot & Ziggy may be neighbors, but they aren’t yet friends. After all, what could a ladybug

and a skunk possibly have in common? One likes up, one likes down. One flies, one runs. But

neither of them knows how to share. With the help of a wise spider, and the encourage-

ment of the audience, they just might find their way.

Themes: Friendship, Sharing, Opposites, Animals, Creative Play, Puppetry. Show is 40 minutes, including a sensory tour after the performance. For more information vis-

it www.carouseltheatre.ca

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUPTM SPECIAL OFFER FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS

You’re invited to help welcome the world to Vancouver by taking advantage of an exclusive 50% discount to the opening matches of the FIFA Women’s World CupTM at BC Place Stadium. See reigning champions Japan take on a trio of FIFA Women’s World CupTM debutants in two doubleheaders to open the competition on June 8 and 12. Be there for as low as $30 before discount!

•Select your match day online at FIFA.com/Canada2015 – valid only for June 8 and 12

•Enter offer code SOCCER to receive 50% discount

•Select your seats and complete your order!

Balloholics Youth Basketball Summer Camps (and a sneak peek at Fall)

Balloholics is hosting 4 summer camps though July at Byrne Creek , Monday – Friday 10am-3pm. Register now at www.balloholic.com . For further info call 604.800.3539 or [email protected]

The Fall season of Balloholics is also registering for Fall. Balloholics provides classes for grades 2-9 in Burnaby through the year in a fun and active format. Coaches are trained in our program and students learn the FUNdamentals of basketball in a modified games format. Evening classes available at Kitchener/ Edmonds Community School/ Aubrey/ Twelfth Ave / Burnaby Central. If you’re a long time parent/student please read carefully for any changes in dates to your class. Most elementary classes remain the same. The new change will be league play for U11/U13/ U15 on Friday nights at Burnaby Central. We are also excited to announce a new class for 5-7 year old boys and girls provided in conjunction with NBA Canada. Spots are limited and the 12 week class will only run once in 2015. The attachment is about a low cost Summer Day camp (just $130 per week) that is run by the North East Burnaby Community Association out of Stoney Creek Community School is for the following schools: Stoney Creek, Forest Grove, Lyndhurst, Cameron, Seaforth, University Highlands, Sperling, Douglas Road, Gilpin & Montecito.

ROYAL CITY YOUTH BALLET SUMMER CAMP The Royal City Youth Ballet brings together young, enthusiastic dancers to learn and rehearse full length ballets. The Royal City Youth Ballet has performed in theatres throughout the Lower Mainland, as well as parts of Vancouver Island, and Alberta. Dancers have travelled to Disneyland and Disney World and have had successful performances onboard a number of world renowned cruise lines. For the last 27 years, the Royal City Youth Ballet has offered summer camps for students who are interest-ed in expanding their skills in dance. All classes are taught by Principal dance instructors who are local and from abroad.

For more information on the summer camp program, visit http://www.royalcityyouthballet.org/04_school/school.html

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