bradner elementary newsletter

5291 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P5 604.856.3304 bradner.sd34.bc.ca
Principal, Ms. Paulette Collier
APRIL 02, 2015
Volume #13
BRADNER ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER
Principal: Ms. Paulette Collier
Secretary: Mrs. Kimberly Juulsen
Website: http://bradner.sd34.bc.ca/
PAC President: Mrs. Dawn Lewis
School Closure Info.: http://www.sd34.bc.ca/
Phone: (604) 856-3304 Fax: (604) 856-3865
BRADNER SCHOOL GOALS
Performance Goal: #1 To improve all students’ achievement in Numeracy.
Principal’s Message
Bulldog Assembly
IMPORTANT NOTE:
st
Bradner School Swim - Friday, May 1 , 2015
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Any child under 7 years of age and any child who is
considered a non-swimmer must have an adult (18 years
or over) with them in the water and at arms-length
away, at all times. Any child who is under 7 years of age
or a non-swimmer and not accompanied by an adult will
not be permitted to swim on swim day. We encourage
parents to make whatever arrangements necessary, as
early as possible, so that all students have the
opportunity to participate. Many thanks!
MAY POLE DANCE TEAM – FLOAT URGENTLY NEEDED
The Bradner Maypole Dance Team is in urgent need of a Float
for the upcoming May Day Parade. If you have one, or know
someone, who has access to a Float and could lend it to Ms.
Collier for the upcoming celebration, please contact the office
at (604) 856-3304.
Each year the Maypole Dance Team ride
on a float in the May Day Parade, prior to
performing their wonderfully
choreographed May Pole Dances at the
opening ceremonies.
The float should be able to accommodate at least 40 students
and a few chaperones, and must be decorated prior to arrival.
We are also looking for volunteers to decorate the float.
Thank you from the Maypole Dance Team.
Our next Bradner Bulldog Assembly will take place on
Friday, April 10th, 2015 @ 11:00 am
IMPORTANT DATES:
Apr. 3th – Good Friday – No School
Apr. 6th – Easter Monday – No School
Apr. 8th – PAC Meeting @ 9:30 am
Apr. 8th – Public Speaking @ 1:00 pm
Apr. 10th – Bradner Flower Show/Bradner Bells @ 2:00 pm
Apr. 17th – The 34th Annual Terry Fox Walkathon @ 1:30 pm
Apr. 22nd – Ready, Set, Learn @ 3:30 pm (for 3 & 4 year olds)
The 87th Annual Bradner Flower Show
When:
Time:
Where:
April 10, 11, and 12
from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Bradner Community Hall
5305 Bradner Road, Abbotsford
Admission: $2.00/person; children under 6/free
Flower show in Bradner Hall, tearoom for lunch, plant sales,
souvenir sales and horticultural exhibits.
This year’s theme is “The Good, the Bad & the Bug-ily”.
Find out what is in your garden!
Friday
2:00 pm - Handbells presentation performed by Bradner
Elementary Div. 1 & 2
Opening Ceremony on Friday at 2:00 pm will feature Special
Guest Jim Matteoni, entomologist & Instructor at Kwantlen
University. The show will also include 100′s of varieties of
daffodils & narcissi on display, art, crafts, music, demos
featuring local chefs, wineries, breweries & gardening experts.
Saturday/Sunday hot dogs 11:00 am – 2:00 pm available outside.
Plant & Flower Sale – unusual varieties, perennials, potted
daffodils, cut flowers, loads to choose from! All proceeds from
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cut flower sales donated to Abbotsford Regional Hospital &
Cancer Centre.
For more info: www.Facebook.com/BradnerHall or
[email protected]
The Flower Show Committee is asking for donations of baked
goods for the Tea Room. If you could help, please drop off your
baking at the Bradner Hall before Friday @ 10:00 am or at
Bradner Elementary School. For further information
please contact Lisa Price at email: [email protected]. or
call 604-856-8441 or www.facebook.com/bradnerhall
The Flower Show is in need of Volunteers that could donate a few
hours of time to help with the set-up, parking, kitchen, food stand,
and clean up. For Information contact: Lisa Price at email:
[email protected].
The Walking Club –
Heart & Stroke Foundation
Bradner Elementary‘s Walking Club will begin on Tuesday,
April 7th, and will run for 4 weeks (until Thursday, April 30th).
We will walk Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 12:00 pm.
Please make sure your children come with proper footwear
and clothing on these days. All students must have a signed
Permission Form in order to collect their prize!
Planning on Moving
We are already busy planning for the next school year. If you
know that you are moving this spring or summer, or will not be
attending at Bradner in September, could you please contact
the office and let us know. Thank You.
All Kindergarten Programs for the 2015/2016 school
year will be Full Day Kindergarten in keeping with
Ministry of Education Policy.
(Complete information can be found on the district website
http://www.sd34.bc.ca/schools/registration/kindergarten
Ready, Set, Learn for 3 & 4 year olds
will be held @ Bradner on WEDNESDAY,
April 22nd from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Parents, and their children born in 2010 or 2011 are invited to
come to a Ready, Set, Learn (RSL) event at their
neighbourhood school. Every child will be
given a bag of learning supplies. Parents will be
given resources and ideas about how to support
their child in using these materials.
Ready, Set, Learn is to help parents receive
valuable information for helping preschoolers
experience success and provide 3 & 4 year-old
children with a good head start for
kindergarten. We will have activities with
stories; letters; words and printing. Families will receive an
information kit.
Please call Mrs. Juulsen to Register (604) 856-3304
Report Cards
Nights of Music -
Report Cards were sent home prior to Spring Break. If
you have not done so already, please keep the report
card for your records and sign and return the envelope
to your classroom teacher.
Students in Division 1 and 2 will be performing live this
evening at the School District Nights of Music, Thursday, April
2nd at 7 p.m. @ Abby Arts Centre. Our students will be playing
handbells as part of a wonderful evening of music.
Come early for a great seat!
Public Speaking
APRIL 8th @ 1:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Kindergarten 2015-2016
Kindergarten Registration for the
Abbotsford School District commenced on
Monday, January 19th. If you have a friend
or neighbour who has a child eligible for Kindergarten this
September, please advise them to come and fill out the
Registration Forms.
Our school public speaking competition is quickly
approaching. Grades 4-7 students are expected to write
a speech and deliver it. The deadlines are as follows:
- Grade finals are being conducted the week of March 31 –
April 2nd, with School finals held on Wednesday, April 8th @
1:00 pm in the school gym.
A breakdown of the Public Speaking expectations were sent
home earlier this week, please discuss these dates with your
child as there is a very tight timeline to adhere to. We are
looking forward, once again, to excellent speeches.
Parents are most welcome to attend the finals!
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PAC CORNER
All Parents welcome, old faces and new faces
NEXT PAC Meeting:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH @ 9:30 a.m., in the
Multipurpose Room.
Childminding and coffee provided.
Please join us!
Come and have some input on how we can enhance our children's
education at this wonderful school. Also, it is a great way to get
to know some more parents, and have some insight on events
that are happening at our school.
Please join us on Facebook - Bradner Elementary PAC
Check out our new web page: www.bradnerpac.com
New e-mail [email protected] Or you can reach the PAC
President, Dawn Lewis by phone 604-746-8249
.
PAC Executive - 2014/2015
President - Dawn Lewis
Vice President - Peter Wise
Secretary - Tanya Boyd
Treasurer - Christine Bouchard
DPAC Rep – Stacey Stinson
SPC Rep – Sharon Smit
Donations needed for May Day!
The Bradner PAC is collecting donations for their annual May
Day Silent Auction and Raffle. If you would like to make a
donation or know someone (Company) that would like to
make a donation towards the Bradner May Day fundraiser,
please contact Miranda @ 604-857-3382, or
[email protected] OR Conny at 604-556-0041. This
is the PAC’s major annual fundraiser that contributes to a long
list of extras for our students.
If you are interested in setting up a vendor table to promote
your business, please contact Tanya @ 778-552-0311 for
details.
If you are interested in making a sponsorship contribution
please contact Dawn @ 604-746-8549.
Thank you for your support from the Bradner PAC
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Bradner Elementary School 2014-2015
- April 2nd (Thursday) – Nights of Music @ 7:00 pm @ Abbey Arts Centre
- April 3rd (Friday) - Good Friday – no school
- April 6th (Monday) - Easter Monday – no school
- April 8th (Wednesday) – Public Speaking finals @ 1:00 pm in the gym
- April 10th (Friday) – Bradner Flower Show/ Bradner Bells @ 2:00 pm
- April 10th (Friday) - Bulldog Assembly @ 11:00 am (New Date)
- April 17th (Friday) - The 34th Annual Terry Fox Walkathon @ 1:30 pm
- April 22nd (Wednesday) – Ready Set Learn for 3 & 4 year olds
- April 24th (Friday) - Twin Day (Dress like a friend) / Div. 4 – Matsqui Auditorium
- May 1st (Friday) –Bulldog Assembly @ 9:30 am / School Wide Swim 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- May 8th (Friday) - Non-Instructional Day #5 - no school - Professional Development Day
- May 18th (Monday) - Victoria Day/Bradner May Day – no school
- May 29th (Friday) – Hawaiian Day
- June 1st (Monday) - Non-Instructional Day#6 - no school - Professional Development Day
- June 5th (Friday) - Sports Day/Wear Team Colours
th
- June 10 (Wednesday) - Track and Field Meet at Rotary Stadium (New Date)
- June 25th (Thursday) - Last Day for Students/Year End Assembly
- June 26th (Friday) - Year-end Closing - (Last Day for Teachers)
MAY ROYALTY
Attention all Grade 6 STUDENTS!
It is time once again for the Bradner Community to
choose a May Day Representative. The May Queen,
Brooklyn Price and her Prince and Princess, Cameron
Wenting and Karmdeep Sangha will host a Tea. The May
Day Tea is on Tuesday, April 21st at 4:00
p.m., and will determine the new royalty for
2015/2016. May Day Representatives who
wish to participate, should come prepared
with a speech on “What May Day Means
to Me” and will be interviewed by a panel of
independent judges. If selected, May Day
Representative duties include the Bradner
Flower Show, April 2015 Bradner May Day
Celebrations; Canada Day Parade; and
various school functions. For more
information please check the May Day Representative
sign-up sheet in front of the office.
Good luck to all participants!
BRADNER’S 96TH ANNUAL
May Day Parade and
Country Carnival!
Monday, May 18, 2015
Pancake Breakfast @ 8:00 a.m.
at the Bradner Hall
PARADE AT 10:00 A.M.
Opening Ceremonies and
May Pole Dancing @ 11:00 a.m.
at Bradner Elementary
*****
Rides, Games, Concession, Face
Painting and much more fun
for the whole Family!
For Info call STACEY STINSON (604) 856-3377 OR
DAWN LEWIS (604) 746-8249
Parade entry email - [email protected] or
call Nicky Annecchini @ (604) 850-8881
VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED!!!!
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COME JOIN OUR PARADE!
Monthly Home Reading Winners
The Annual May Day is coming soon and
we are looking for entries for our parade. We would love
for people from our school and community to come up
with either a parade float, riding your decorated bike,
dirt bikes, Atv’s , horse, or even just walking with your
family pet, or any other idea to join in on the parade this
year. Also, any parents or friends who would like to use
this opportunity to do a little free advertising for their
businesses please feel free to join us as well. We are
always looking for show cars or trucks as well. Please
contact Nicky Annecchini at email: [email protected]
Congratulations to Division 5 – Ms. Lee’s class are the
“Monthly Home Reading Champions” for the month of
or call at 604‐850‐8881 Thank‐you.
Community Listings via District Website
For the most recent happenings in our community, please visit
the Abbotsford School District website, and look under
Community & Parent Information under the Parents &
Students Tab OR go to community/parent info page on the
district website, at http://www.sd34.bc.ca/parentsstudents/CommunityInformation
Community Events
Abbotsford Minor Hockey Registration Dates:
Online Registration will open on April 1st at 9:00 am
Early Bird Registration/Novice Registration:
(Players born 2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010 ONLY)
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm OR
Wednesday, April 22, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at AMHA Office
Sibling Registration:
(Considered New Players and required FULL documentation)
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00 – 8:00 pm @ AMHA Officd
New Player Registration:
Saturday, May 23, 10am – 3pm at TBA
Please refer to the website for the required documents
www.abbotsfordminorhockey.ca
Monthly Home Reading Winners!
Congratulations! The February Grade 6 & 7 winners of the
$10.00 Gift Certificate were:
Ellie Hawkins – Grade 7
Marisa Smit– Grade 6
Keep on Reading!
THANK YOU to Austin, Kurtis and the Byers Family
for feeding Hamlet and Oppie over Spring Break!
“FEBRUARY”.
Bradner Stars
Jesse Dinh
Keris
Isaac Reimer
Karmdeep Sangha
Laura Grandberg
Ben Tran
Molly Atherton-Walby
Leo Haladin
Jensen Hall
Devon Kemle
Leah Boyd
Natalia Bouchard
Sariah Haladin
Joshua Schick-Bergmann
Caitlin Schulz
Sherlyn
Jewels Erickson
Emiel Moerman
Tyler Way
Cody Baker
Damian Almas
Jersie Craig
Smart Bulldog Awards
Taryn
Azia Procknow
Jonah Reimer
Wyatt Wellicome
Samantha Bucok
Laura Grandberg
Keegan Maher
Sukhjit Dhadda
Omrah Dhadda
Cody Baker
Avery McAllister
Kailey Rempel
Hailey Lewis
Hullahra hoonjan
Mina Van
Parker Hall
Caitlin Schulz
Abbigail Corcoran
Head Lice
As Spring Break is a time to get together with friends and
family as well as making new friends, it is also a time for those
friendly Lice to find new living quarters. Please take a few
minutes to check over your child’s head.
To identify nits (the lice eggs): They are small white eggs,
firmly attached to the hair shaft especially around the ears and
nape of neck. The adult lice are grey-white, sometimes brown,
1-2 mm long.

Check your child for lice if he/she is scratching their
head or if a friend/classmate has head lice

Teach your child to not share hats, brushes, helmets,
hair barrettes and towels

Keep long hair tied back when lice have been
identified in your school
If you discover live lice please notify the school office and
contact the Upper Fraser Valley Health Unit @ (604) 864-3400
OR www.fraserhealth.ca
WE hope everyone had a
great Spring Break!