BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin

BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
May 9, 2015
2251 Collingwood Street  Vancouver, BC  V6R 3L1  604-713-5433  604-713–5435  www.bayviewpac.ca go.vsb.bc.ca/
Weekly Communication from Bayview School and PAC
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 11
Gymnastics is set up in the Gym April 28-May 14
Bayview’s Parent Advisory (PAC) welcomes all parents and guardians who
would like to get involved. The role of the
PAC is to encourage parental input and
involvement in your children’s schooling.
The next PAC meeting is:
AGM May 26 @ 6:30 School Library
Tuesday, May 12
Childcare is provided.
Wednesday, May 13
Contact PAC: www.bayviewpac.ca
Thursday, May 14 (Hot Lunch rescheduled to Thursday )

e-mail: [email protected]
WHY MINDFULNESS MATTERS @ 7:00 PM - canceled
Friday, May 15

SPORTS DAY (Events run 9:00-2:00PM) We begin in the gym!
Monday May 18 VICTORIA DAY– STAT HOLIDAY
NO SCHOOL
SPORTS DAY—Hope you can join us!
(times are approx.)
9:00– Attendance and gathering in the Gym
9:30– Event stations begin:
(K-3) Bayview field
Gr. 4-7) McBride Park field
Sports Day runs continuously through recess and lunch
times.
Mid morning Snack– prepared /served by PAC parents
12:00 Lunch hour
Can You Help?
Parent volunteers are
needed to help prepare and deliver a
morning snack on Sports Day.
Please contact the PAC to volunteer your
help ! www.bayviewpac.ca
e-mail: [email protected]
PAC Storage Room:
Water Jugs, tea towels ,Cardboard Trays
Shopping List:
oranges, watermelons, chips,
bag of ice (for the jugs)
Morning Preparations and Set up :
Fill and set up water jugs
Cutting up fruit in staff room. (knives too)
1:00 Attendance with teacher in school
Tug of Rope event—Bayview field
Bayview ChildRun Great Pie Throwing fundraiser
2:00 Sports Day Events End - students return to classrooms
Parents may take their children home once sporting events end.
2:45 PM Dismissal for all students not picked up earlier.
https://summer.vsb.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx
Driver: delivering/pick up of 1 water jug, folding table, snack trays to McBride Park
Assist to load, serve, clean up after the snack.
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
May 2015
2
SPORTS DAY is May 15th and runs continuously through recess and lunch times.
The Primary students’ event stations are held on Bayview’s field while Grades 4-7 student
events and races are held at McBride Park.
9:00 Attendance in Classrooms. Assembly gathering in gym soon after.
Recess- Students are treated to a PAC sponsored snack break mid morning.
Lunchtime: once morning events end at approximately 12:00, parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the
lunch time with their child. Choose to bring your own picnic lunch or the pre-paid/pre-ordered hotdog lunch.
(A reminder: the regularly scheduled Hot Lunch Program with C’est Mon Café has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 14).
1:00 PM the tradition of the Tug of Rope continues, followed by a special fundraiser for this year’s ChildRun.
The Great Pie Throwing Fundraiser is kindly organized by Patrick Grimminck on behalf of Bayview with help
from Mr. Tosczak.
2:00 PM – The Sports Day events end. Parents may choose to take their children home at this time and are
asked to ‘sign out’ with the classroom teacher if they wish to do so.
Students do not to leave school at 2:00 PM unless they are accompanied by their parent/guardian. Remaining
students return to their classrooms with their teacher. Students not picked up earlier, remain with their teacher until the 2:45 PM dismissal or to JKC at 2:20 if they are part of this ‘after care’ program.
Prepare ahead with comfortable clothes suitable to the day’s weather conditions. Don’t forget your hat, sunscreen, water bottle, running shoes, sun glasses. Rainy day ? We have an indoor plan just in case.
Hope you can join us!
Thursday May 21st. 9:45-11:30 AM
Bayview children starting Kindergarten in September 2015 and their parents are invited !
Welcome to Kindergarten™
A great education begins with a great kindergarten experience.
We are looking forward to a very special event that will take
place in the morning on May 21st for parents who have enrolled their child in Kindergarten at Bayview for this coming
September 2015.
New kindergarten children and their parents are invited to
Bayview. Our WTK event begins at 9:45 in the library where
they will meet staff, parents, community partners, students
and other new Kindergarten families for a special kindergarten orientation event.
For more information about the Welcome To Kindergarten
TM Program and sponsor, The Learning Partnership please
CLICK HERE.
May 2015
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
3
ChildRun MAY 31, 2015
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MAY 29TH
JOIN OUR BAYVIEW SCHOOL
TEAM
Register with other Bayview families to run/
walk on Sunday, May 31 st for the 30th Annual
Child Run.
The annual Child Run will host runners and walkers of
all ages and abilities on a scenic 5 km route or 1 km Fun
Run, followed by a carnival celebration. As the largest
family fun run in Vancouver, Child Run inspires participants to raise funds for childhood cancer research and
treatment areas at BC Children's Hospital.
Last year we had over 100 Bayview students and parents registered to run and donations over $1700. This
year we are holding a special event at the end of Sport
Day! The Great Pie Throwing Fundraiser– all the proceeds raised will be donated to Children’s Hospital to
fight Childhood Cancers.
Click Here for Bayview Team Registration Details or to Donate
Click on “register” and follow instructions to
“join an existing team”.
You will see Bayview school listed.
For more information on how to sign up to join
our Bayview team, contact
Patrick Grimminck [email protected]
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION ASSEMBLY & TEA May 29th
Our staff would like to show our appreciation to all our parents and community friends who have helped volunteer in our school this year! The time that you spend volunteering has a positive impact on our school and
on our children’s learning. Please join us for a special morning assembly and volunteer tribute with refreshments soon after in the our library!
May 2015
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
Teachers from Switzerland! Each year, in
conjunction with UBC’s Education Department, Bayview welcomes new teachers from
Switzerland. These teacher candidates have
completed their education coursework and
practicum in Zurich and will be helping in Ms.
Jung’s and Ms. Taylor’s classrooms over the course of their
enhancement experience. We look forward to their arrival
on May 19th and wish them very well in their chosen teaching career .
4
TRACK AND FIELD: Mini Meets:
May 13 /May 21st .
The Final Meet is to be held on Tuesday, May
26th at Point Grey Secondary school’s Track.
Grade 7 Students
KITSILANO ORIENTATION
Thursday, June 04, 2015
FRIEND 2 FRIEND SOCIAL LEARNING SOCIETY: Comes to
Bayview !
During the month of April, the Friend 2 Friend Society presented their Autism Demystification Programs to Bayview
students and staff. The society delivered puppet programs to
our K-Gr.3 students and Gr. 4-7 students took part in simulation games. Thank you to our generous PAC for donating
funds in support of these presentations and to the society for
sponsoring a discount to schools in honour of Autism Awareness month .
For more information about these programs and the society
click here.
BAYVIEW’S ANNUAL ATHLETICS LUNCH AND
AWARDS CEREMONY
Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and
Track/Field Athletic Teams!
Students who participated on a Bayview Athletic
team this year are invited to pizza and sundaes
at 12:30 in the lunchroom on Tuesday June 9th.
Parents are welcome to join us for the certificate and awards
presentations in the gym at 1:00 pm of the same day.
Grade 7 students and school
staff are invited to Kitsilano for an Orientation filled with activities, entertainment and
adventure. Kits LINK leaders are busy
putting together an orientation our grade 7
students will not forget.
Thursday, June 04, 2015 starting at 1:35 to
3:00. PM Students come directly to the auditorium where they will be greeted and
each school will be given a package with instructions.
GRADE 7 FAREWELL CEREMONY:
Parents and guests of our Grade 7 students are invited to share in this event on
the afternoon of Tuesday June 16th. Please
watch for more details and information that
will be sent home with the Grade 7 teachers.
May 2015
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
5
Vancouver District Earthquake Drill:
What happens if there is ever a real earthquake?
The safety and welfare of our students and staff are our
highest priority at VSB. As such, we practice safety drills
throughout the year to help our students know what to
do in an emergency.
British Columbia is located in a seismically active
region where a few thousand earthquakes occur
each year in and adjacent to the province. The
threat of a major earthquake is real and all British
Columbians must know how to be prepared.
Last Thursday, May 7th we conducted the annual District wide ‘Big One at Two’ drill. We learn from each
drill and make improvements.
The designated evacuation area at Bayview is the North
West field along the Dunbar St. fence.
School staff have organized into function teams responsible for specific duties such as site security, first aid,
radio communications, student release, other operations, and logistics.
In MOST situations, you will reduce your chance of injury in an Earthquake if you:
DROP down onto your hands and knees (before the earthquakes knocks you down). This position protects you from
falling but allows you to still move if necessary.
COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible)
under a sturdy table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby,
only then should you get down near an interior wall (or next
to low-lying furniture that won't fall on you), and cover your
head and neck with your arms and hands.
HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the
shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the
shaking shifts it around.
In the event of a real earthquake or other emergency, students will only be released to parents
and/or alternates listed on the emergency information forms you provided to the school. These
are the ONLY people who will be allowed to sign
for the release of a student in an emergency situation.
Students will be released from the designated
evacuation area. Parents or alternates will be expected to:
1)
Locate and report to their child’s teacher in
the evacuation area
2)
Sign for the release of their child in their
care.
Please be prepared to show identification, as this
may be necessary to confirm your identity if you
are not known to staff.
School staff responsible for site security will direct
adults at entry gates at fences.
Students who are not picked up would be looked after
at the school by the staff. After 72 hours, your child
might be transferred to the nearest emergency shelter.
Families are encouraged to plan drills for their own
homes and talk about how the family will reconnect in
the event of an emergency. Personal family preparedness in case of earthquakes or other emergencies is
essential.
CLICK HERE to find the following Emergency Personal Preparedness documents intended to assist you and your
family to prepare for an earthquake or similar disaster. (http://www.vsb.bc.ca/emergencypreparedness)
Family Emergency Plan
Emergency Supplies lists
Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets (City of Vancouver)
More information about emergency preparedness is available at :
www.shakeoutbc.ca
emergency Management BC
Get Prepared Canada Government of Canada Website
May 2015
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
6
BRAVO!
Friday was a spectacular day. Bayview would like to thank the many parents who volunteered
and took part in the race.
Many thanks goes to organizer, Brennan Chan to create an amazing event to celebrate Child
and Youth Mental Health Awareness Week.
Much thanks also goes to our valued community partners who sponsored the race and provided
so much!
Thanks to:
Fore Runners– the race numbers were ’cool’ and your staff of Olympic caliber athletes lead the
warm up, and set an astonishing running pace that some of our own students were able to keep
up to, as well generously handing out race souvenirs and draw prizes.
IGA– for providing healthy refreshments
Kelty Mental Health thanks for providing onsite education and resources about mental health
Bayview Parents who pitched in volunteering to deliver tables, and set up and clean up—lots of
work!
Teachers and staff and parent supervisors–your keen supervision getting our students to and
from the park.
Student big buddies– thanks for taking such great care of our younger students.
May 2015
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
7
May 2015
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
SATISFACTION SURVEY, 2015:
The survey is available for students in Grades 4, 7, 10 and 12, their parents, teachers, and all school staff to
provide feedback on the BC public school experience. Survey results are broadly used to improve education—not only by schools, districts and the Ministry but also by organizations like the Representative for
Children and Youth, BC Stats, and the Ministry of Health.
Completion of the Satisfaction Survey is voluntary and is to be completed online via the e-survey. Parents
of students in Grades 4 & 7 are encouraged to participate in the survey as the results are important in
helping schools identify current strengths and determine areas on which we can focus on for improvement. Higher participation means the results can give a more accurate picture of each school and district.
The survey is an invaluable source of information, and can be completed online in only ten minutes.
A parent may complete a survey for each child in the targeted grades (4 & 7). Parent access to the esurvey is simple and secure and takes only 5 to 10 minutes to complete but will require a logon number
which was sent home earlier this month to Grade 4 and 7 parents. Any computer with internet access will
work to complete this survey.
Grades 4 and 7 students will complete the online survey at school. The site has been extended until May
15th .
For more information, visit http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/welcome.htm
To complete the survey, visit http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.html
VSB SUMMER SCHOOL Programs
The VSB offers a wide range of funded summer courses in
July and/or August. (Remedial, Skill Development, ESL,)
Please check out the Summer School catalogues, which are
available in the main hallway, for programs, dates and times.
Students’ birthdate and PEN#s are required at time of registration.
Ways to register:
Phone: 604-713-4550
Fax: 604-713-4530
Walk-In: 1580 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Mail-In: VSB - CIE, 1580 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 5K8
On the internet: VSB website www.vsb.bc.ca
@ https://summer.vsb.bc.ca/Pages/default.aspx
Information regarding Gifted/Challenge programs -www.vsb.bc.ca/glsp .
8
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
May 2015
9
BAYVIEW CALENDAR UPDATE
MAY
7:00 PM
BAYVIEW
LIBRARY
Hosted by General Gordon PAC and PIE (Parents for Inclusive Education).
14
Partners for Inclusive Education
15
SPORTS DAY
18
VICTORIA DAY– STAT HOLIDAY
21
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN
25
PERFORMANCE– DUMPSTER DRAGONS
1:45 PM
26
DISTRICT TRACK & FIELD MEET
9:00 AM
Point Grey Secondary
26
AGM –PAC Meeting
6:30 PM
Bayview Library
9:00-2:00 PM
NO SCHOOL
9:45-11:30
NEW K FAMILIES ORIENTATION EVENT
IMMUNIZATIONS (Ks and Gr. 6)
28
SHORELINE CLEAN UP PRIMARY CLASSES
VOLUNTEER ASSEMBLY AND TEA
9:00
A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO OUR VOLUNTEERS BY BAYVIEW
STUDENTS AND STAFF
29
31
BC Children’s Hospital Annual
CHILDRUN
Register with other Bayview families to run or walk on
Sunday, May 31 st for the 30th Annual Child Run.
May 2015
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
10
2015-2016 SCHOOL ORGANIZATION:
Bayview staff will soon begin to organize classes for the 2015-16 school year. The professional
staff at the school takes considerable care in determining the placement of students in classes.
There are many factors that are important in this process. It is hoped that the following notes will help parents/
guardians understand how student placement is determined.
The number of teachers allocated to Bayview Elementary is determined by a formula that is established by the Human
Resources Division of the Vancouver Board of Education. The number of students in the school determines the number
of teachers and classes. Sometimes combination classes are an organizational necessity based on student numbers and
contractual agreement. Sometimes the school makes a philosophical choice to have combination classes based on the
cognitive, social, and/or emotional needs of the students.
When we assign students to classes in September, we base it on educational and social criteria. The staff takes pride in
knowing your children and communicating this to you throughout the year. The following are what teachers consider as
we organize classes:
• Academic ability
• Social compatibility
• Behavioural considerations
• Learning styles
• Equal numbers of each gender
• Class group dynamics
• Teaching styles
• Special needs considerations
• Teacher contract guidelines
• Parent program requests
Sometimes parents are able to provide the school with additional important information that should be considered in
determining a student’s placement. If you wish to provide the school with extra information, please send a letter addressed to the principal, Noreen Morris by Friday, June 12.
The information you include in this letter (or email) would focus on some important personal or educational information
that will assist staff with placement decisions rather than being a request for placement with a specific teacher.
Fundamentally, the final decision for student placement is a school-based, professional decision; however, input to help
determine that decision is welcome. If you have questions about the planning for the 2015-2016 school year please do
not hesitate to contact Ms, Morris.
Are You Moving during the Summer? Will you be Here on the First Day of School?
Due to limited space and resources, all student attendance must be counted and verified on the first day,
Tuesday, September, 8 2014; otherwise, their space will be filled by other students on waitlists.
If your child will be returning late to school, please e-mail, [email protected]
We need this information to save a place.
If your child/children will not return to school for next year, please let the office know immediately.
Please phone the school at 604-713-5433.
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
May 2015
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015-16
Number of Days in Session
Number of Days of Instruction
187
180
Hours of Instruction in a School year
879
Number of Days of Non-Instruction
6 Non Instructional Days; 1 Administrative Day (June 30)
Important Dates
School Opening Day
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 12, 2015
Remembrance Day Holiday
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Last Day of Instruction Before Winter Vacation
Friday, December 18, 2015
Winter Vacation Period
Monday, December 21, 2015 – Friday, January 1, 2016
School Re-opens after Winter Vacation
Monday, January 4, 2016
Family Day
Monday, February 8, 2016
Last Day of Instruction Before Spring Vacation
Friday, March 11, 2016
Spring Vacation Period
Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 25, 2016
School Re-opens after Spring Vacation
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Good Friday
Friday, March 25, 2016
Easter Monday
Monday, March 28, 2016
Day not in session
Friday, May 20, 2016
Victoria Day
Monday, May 23, 2016
Last Full Day of Pupil Attendance
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Administrative/School Closing Day
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Non Instructional Days (school not in session)
Professional Development Focus
Monday, September 28, 2015
Math
Friday, October 23, 2015
Provincial Professional Development Day
Friday, November 27, 2015
Focus on Aboriginal Enhancement
Friday, January 22, 2016
Social Emotional Learning
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Focus on Writing
Monday, April 18, 2016
School Plan
Goal Setting/Review Conference Dates:
Tuesday October 20
Goal Setting Conferences Early Dismissal 2:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
Goal Setting Conferences Early Dismissal 2:00 pm
Wednesday January 20
Goal Review Conferences Early Dismissal 2:00 pm
Thursday January 21
Goal Review Conferences Early Dismissal 2:00 pm
11
May 2015
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
Update on Seismic Mitigation Program
12
http://www.vsb.bc.ca/seismic-information
Status of Capital Projects - Current and Planned
The VBE is committed to improving the safety of students and staff in the event of an earthquake. In order to achieve
this goal as quickly as possible, the Ministry of Education and the VBE have formed the Vancouver Project Office. The
goal of the Vancouver Project Office is to expedite all VBE seismic projects. This co-governed office will be staffed by professional personnel dedicated to overseeing the seismic projects in Vancouver schools.
Bayview is one of the 16 schools that was scheduled to begin the Project Definition Report (PDR) phase in January
2015. Due to the complexity of seismic upgrade work and the extended time required to complete the previous round of
schools, the Vancouver Board of Education (VBE) has decided to prioritize the first 8 of these schools. Consultants for
these first eight projects have been retained and have commenced work on the Project Definition Report (PDR) phase of
the project. The work in the PDR phase requires approximately 6-12 months to examine all aspects of the project and to
recommend the seismic option needed. When the seismic option is decided on, the school community is informed and
work proceeds to the next phases.
Subject to available resources, the second group of schools identified in the Capital Plan are targeted to begin the PDR
phase in the later part of 2015. Please contact your school Principal if you have further questions.
List of the first 8 Schools:
Killarney Secondary School
David Thompson Secondary School
Dr. Annie Jamieson Elementary School
Lord Tennyson Elementary School
Maple Grove Elementary School
Eric Hamber Secondary School
Point Grey Secondary School
Renfrew Elementary School
List of second 8 schools:
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary School
Waverley Elementary School
Edith Cavell Elementary School
Prince of Wales Secondary School
Templeton Secondary School
General Wolfe Elementary School
David Lloyd George Elementary School
Bayview Elementary School
Construction on Alma May 2015-fall 2015 – Construction is scheduled to replace the separate sewers. The combined sewer system on Alma from W. 4th Avenue to W. 15th was constructed between
1915 and 1926, and is reaching the end of its service life.
Traffic Impacts: Traffic is anticipated to remain open in both directions, with lane and parking
closures to accommodate construction. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained and
majority of sidewalks will remain open for the duration of construction.
For sewer schedule updates please visit www.roadahead.ca
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
May 2015
BAYVIEW’S INSIDE OUT- STORIES OF IDENTITY PROJECT
This large-scale, global participatory art project, inspired by JR, an artist from Paris and the
recipient of the TED Talk 2011 Prize was a culminating project by Grades 4-7 students and
teachers in celebration of Bayview’s Centennial. The Stories of Identity Project, facilitated by
Angela Brown, the former VSB’s Anti-racism & Diversity Mentor, provided an opportunity for
students to feel represented, validated and empowered through the sharing of their lived experiences, family histories, immigration stories and the unique aspects of their identity of which they
are most proud.
Alas, it is however, time to bid farewell as weather has worn away at this installation. Sometime
soon expect to see our VSB painters power-washing the exterior walls removing the posters and
repainting, returning Bayview’s exterior walls to it’s original historical colours.
13
BAYVIEW Elementary e-Bulletin
May 2015
14
Dog Safety: Some dogs are being left alone while tied to the fence or wandering through the
school yard off leash. Please take some time to review the VSB’s Dog’s code, posted on the bright
green signs along the fences. The City Animal Enforcement staff has become more active in this
area to promote dog safety and enforce the bylaws.
Please be mindful that a school yard and community parks are very active places with hundreds of
children playing and moving about. Always keep your dog under voice control and on a tight
leash. Take reasonable steps to ensure your dog does not injure, intimidate or annoy anyone.
Please also understand that some people don’t like dogs or are afraid of dogs.
Be very careful with school age children. Children may put themselves at risk without thinking.
They might be quite unrealistic about dogs and not appreciate the risk of being bitten.
Adults need to keep their
dogs on a tight leash and under voice control. Never
leave your dog unattended.
Dogs are only allowed on School Board property under the conditions noted on the signs. In fact,
the City’s By-Law enforcement staff have the ability to issue fines, should dog owner’s allow their
dogs to be “off leash” on VSB property, or not picking up after their dogs. Thank you for your cooperation and for making our school grounds and playfields safe for all our kids.
Dogs and Safety - A few dog safety tips… from http://www.safekidssafedogs.com
WAGS for Dog Safety
Wait!
Always wait for an adult before approaching a strange dog.
Ask!
Always ask the owner's permission before petting a dog.
Gentle! Be gentle when petting a dog.
Slow!
Dog Owners:
Move slowly when meeting and petting a dog.
http://www.safekidssafedogs.com
√
Never allow a child to scream, yell or run around a dog. Even if the dog and child belongs to you.
√
Keep your dog leashed when in public. If you want to let him run, go to an area designated for off-leash dogs such as a
dog park.
√
Make sure your dog knows the rules of greeting: always sitting calmly. If the dog cannot sit, the dog cannot be greeted.
√
Never let a child walk a dog unsupervised. Even a medium-sized dog can pull down a child or the child may become
frightened and drop the leash.
√
Always supervise children (even teenagers) with dogs. And do not hesitate to reinforce the behaviours from both that
you want.
√
Never force your dog to "say hi" if he is acting wary of a person.
Use every opportunity to teach about dog safety.