March comes in like a Lion

(and we started with snow…) and

out like a Lamb (sunshine and

spring flowers?!!)

Snow shoeing and Tobogganing

Just a reminder to Mrs. Sollid,

Lock and Gilchrist’s classes that

on March 9 you will be heading up

to the Callaghan Valley for a day

of fun and exercise!

If you’ve never been on their

snow shoe trails, they are fantas-

tic. Don’t forget to bring your

crazy carpet and a helmet for the

toboggan run. If you have not

pre-ordered your lunch, then

please don’t forget to pack one!

Student Led Conferences and

Exhibitions of Student

Learning

March Report Cards

Student Led Conferences for

Kindergarten, grades 1, 2 , 3 and

Mrs. Smith’s grade 3/4 class, will

take place on Thursday, March 15

from 2:15-4:30 and 5:30-7:00

pm. Please come during these

times at your convenience. NO

appointments will be taken for

these. This is a time for your

children to shine and explain their

learning to you Classroom teach-

ers will be on hand to help facili-

tate these conferences. Class-

rooms will be closed between

4:30-5:30 for a dinner break.

The same evening, our grade

4/5/6 classes (Mrs. Hyttenrauch,

Sollid/Clegg and Sherlock/Clegg)

classes will be having an exhibi-

tion of student learning where

students will share their project

work. The idea behind an exhibi-

tion of learning is that parents

and students will be able to expe-

rience the work of other children

as well as their own.

Presentation is part of the

learning process. (see pg. 4)

The exhibition will take place in

the gym from 6-7:30 pm.

Calendar at a Glance

• Mar 9—Sollid/Lock/Gilchrist to Calla-ghan Valley

• Mar 13—Second Term Report Cards issued

• Mar 16—Early Dismissal—Student Led Conferences 2:30-7:00

• Mar 18-April 2—Spring Break

• Apr 7—Lock skating 12:30-2:30

• Apr 10—Lock skating 12:30-2:30

• Apr 12—PAC meeting

• Apr 13—Gr. 6 2nd Immunization

• Apr 14—Good Friday—No School

• Apr 17—Easter Monday—No School

• Apr 21—Hot Lunch Day

• Apr 25—Popcorn Day

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STUDENT AND PARENT

“It’s called ‘reading’, it’s how people

install new software into their brains”

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PAC Information

U PDA TE R

We have just received a lot of new books for our library. These

include titles from the Writing Power books list, texts on residen-

tial school and books for younger readers like The Plot Chickens,

Canada all year, Why?, Diary of a Fly and A Squiggle Story—come

check them out!!

We now have a dedicated computer for students to use to search

and find their own book in our library! Classes will be coming in to learn how it works.

We also have some great new books that were given to us by The Honourable Judith Guichon,

Lieutenant Governor of BC on her recent visit to our school.

We are also showcasing our schools artistic side with two new beautiful pieces hanging in our

library? Mrs. Sotham’s class created a majestic life-sized eagle and Mrs. Smith/Wilkinson’s

class created a gorgeous mural of our local ecosystem using a variety of materials—come

check out our hands-on learning and creativity!

Library News

If you missed our last PAC meeting we had a great discussion on how some of our PAC

funds should be spent at the school, and what kind of fundraising activities we wish to

do.

We have decided to purchase a motorized screen for the gym so that videos being

shown at gym assemblies will have a much nicer viewing area. We will also be purchas-

ing some sports equipment for classrooms to use during recess/lunch.

Keep up-to-date and connect through our Facebook page: Mamquam Parent Advisory

Group

Email us at: mamquamparentgroup@hotmail.com

In anticipation of the arrival and installation of our new screen, we have planned

a MOVIE NIGHT!!

Mark April 7th on your calendars and stay tuned for more information…..

Our NEXT meeting will be on Wednesday, April 12, 6:30 pm in the school library.

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Lieutenant Governor of BC

On Tuesday, we were pleased to have the Lieutenant Governor of BC, Judith Guichon, visit our school.

She told us about her job, her role as the Queen’s representative in the BC Legislature and infor-

mation on our governing system, Parliament and Government

House. Several students presented their poems, writings and

posed questions to her.

She greeted each and every students personally and gave each a

book mark and our

school some new books

for our library!

PO Box 160 40266 Government Road

Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0

MAMQUAM EL EMENT ARY

Phone: 604-898-3601 Fax: 604-898-4092

E-mail: jsmillie@sd48.bc.ca

www.sd48mamquam.org

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Mamquam Max’s Quote of the Month:

“When educating the minds of our

youth, we must not forget to educate their

hearts” ~Dalai Lama

Community Events Published as a community service, space available

Movie Night at Totem Hall

Family Movie Night at Totem Hall will feature Disney’s MOANA Mark Friday, March 10 on your calendar. Concession opens at 7

pm and the movie starts at 7:30. Admission is FREE!!

Camp Summit

March Break Day Camps being offered March 27-31 for ages 6-12. Transportation to camp provided. 9-4 daily and includes high

ropes, climbing, hiking, arts & crafts, games, archery, campfires, board games and so much more! $260.00 all inclusive. For more

information and to register: campsummit.ca 604-898-3700

Grade 4/5/6 teachers are participating in a Communicating Student Learning pilot whereby continuous, timely communication about student learning goes home in lieu of March reports.

While teachers are working hard to make all of the in-class, formative assessment visible to parents through e-folios and home packages, the students are also working hard to engage in self-re%ection and goal se&ing across the curriculum.

Parents are likewise working hard to give feedback on student work and ensure that the exchange of information goes back and forth between home and school smoothly!!

Communicating Student

Learning Pilot

Grade 4/5/6