Nov. 16, 2018 Issue #3

2990 Oriole Crescent, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4E1 604.853.6450 johnmaclure.abbyschools.ca Principal, Mrs. Fay Christie

Important Dates Nov. 20-22 Book Fair Nov. 21 Term 1 Report Cards go home Nov. 21 Parent Teacher Conferences (after

school/evening) Nov. 22 Parent Teacher Conferences -daytime (no

school) Nov. 23 Non-Instructional Day (no school) Dec. 12 Christmas Concert Dec. 19 Christmas Carnival Dec. 21 Last Day before Christmas Vacation Dec. 24-Jan.4 Christmas Vacation Jan. 7 School reopens after Christmas Break Jan. 24 PAC Movie Night Jan. 25 Non-Instructional Day (no school) Feb. 14 Non-Instructional Day (no school) Feb. 15 Non-Instructional Day (no school) Feb. 18 Family Day (no school) Mar. 15 Last day before Spring Break Mar. 18-29 Spring Break

NO SCHOOL DAYS November 22 & 23, Thursday & Friday

Absent/Lates Please report absent or late students by calling 604-853-6450 or go on-line to www.johnmaclure.abbyschools.ca

and click on the “Report Absence or Late” tab.

SCENT/NUT FREE SCHOOL Due to severe allergies, please DO NOT wear perfume, cologne, body sprays or scented lotions at the school or bring nuts or peanuts food containing them to the school. Thank you for your support in this matter & thank you for helping keep our students and staff safe and healthy.

Principal’s Corner: Happy Report Cards! This is the time of year when we get to celebrate the successes of our student's learning journey since school started in September. Most of you are probably aware of the new report cards (first issued last year). These report cards report on what your child is able to do (competencies). This is a slightly different shift from previous reports where we focused more on our student's acquisition of content knowledge. I hope you will enjoy the opportunity to celebrate where every child is at this moment of time. We all know that learning is a journey and there will be hills and valleys along this journey but as long as we are looking forward and doing our very best we will all get there. Please feel free to call, email or stop by if you every have any comments or concerns. My door is always open.

Mrs. Fay Christie, Principal Parent Teacher Conferences

Wed., Nov. 21 after school/evening & Thurs., Nov. 22 all day (no school)

Confirmation notices went home with students whose parents have booked an appointment time. If you have not booked an appointment but would still like to see your child’s teacher, then contact the office or your child’s teacher to be fit in to the schedule. Research has shown that parent involvement plays important role in a student’s success at school. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s progress.

School Christmas Concert Wednesday, December 12 There will be two concerts:

9:00 am & 1:00 pm Tickets will be limited due to fire safety restrictions and will

be available in December (date to be announced). There will be 2 tickets available for each family.

SOAR Award Assembly Nov. 26, 2018 (Monday) 12:50 pm in Gym

Book Fair November 20-22nd

Tues., Nov. 20: Students: School hours. Parents: After school until 3:00 pm Wed., Nov. 21: Students: School hours. Parents: After school until 7:30 pm Thurs., Nov. 22: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm Open all day to All

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! What better way to promote reading to our students than by supporting this important literary event? Your support of this vital literary fundraiser is key to our obtaining new books and resources for our library and classrooms. You’ll find hundreds of quality books at our Book Fair with a wide assortment for all reading levels.

We also have a special Family Event Draw ballot that parents can deposit during our Family Event. You could win $50 in books – $25 for your family PLUS $25 for your child’s classroom! Our classrooms are also in need of more books. We invite you to increase the size of your child’s classroom library by purchasing books.

Don’t forget to mark the Book Fair dates on your calendar! We look forward to seeing you during our Scholastic Book Fair and thank you, in advance, for supporting this great literary fundraiser. Mostly, thank you for believing in books and the importance reading has on your child’s future.

We accept cash or cheques made payable to our school. Visa and MasterCard are welcome, too.

S.O.A.R. Award Students

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S.O.A.R. is an exciting way for our students to improve their behaviour at school, at home, and in the community.

October 2018

Abigail, Div. 1, Gr. 5

Here is what Abigail's classmates wrote about her: Abigail is nice, helpful and respects everybody. She always includes people in the games she plays. Abigail communicates well and isn't mean to people. She is always safe and is good at sports. Abigail always tries her best during fitness. Her desk is always clean and organized. Abigail is very hard working. She is one of the top math students and sets high goals for reading.

Rachel, Div. 2, Gr. 4 This month's SOAR award goes to Rachel. Rachel is a bright, friendly student whose warm smile helps make our class a great place to be. She is ambitious. Rachel gives her best to all she does. Her hard work and willingness to accept challenges has resulted in high marks in all her studies. Rachel is a very organized person and always come to school prepared. She makes sure that any work that is missed is always completed on time. Rachel is reliable and responsible, whether she is working together with other students on a class project or monitoring Kindergarten children during lunch time each day. In all her interactions, she treats her teachers and fellow classmates with kindness and respect. Rachel is an outstanding example of a Maclure SOAR student. Congratulations, Rachel!

Serenity, Div. 3, Gr. 4 Serenity is this month’s SOAR winner. She is a safe. Serenity is aware of everyone around her and helps to problem-solve conflicts. She is a positive and kind member of our classroom’s community. I can count on Serenity to show initiative and help her classmates and her teacher without anyone asking her to do so. Serenity always tries her best at everything she attempts and puts forth her best effort into all assignments. For all these reasons, Serenity deserves this award.

Sukhleen, Div. 4, Gr. 3 Sukhleen is our SOAR student for this month. Sukhleen is a happy, positive student. Sukhleen is a safe student, working calmly in the classroom and playing nicely on the playground. Sukhleen is organized and orderly and comes to school ready to learn. She is respectful in class and helpful to her classmates. Sukhleen always tries her best with great work habits. Way to go Sukhleen, Thank you for your happy smile.

Maya, Div. 5, Gr. 3 Our S.O.A.R award winner this month is Maya. Maya is a soft spoken yet conscientious student who is always ready and willing to learn and engage. Maya is a responsible learner who is often the first student to raise her hand to answer a question or contribute to class discussions. She is an excellent writer who often writes more than is required. Her desk and work area is neat and orderly. Maya is polite and kind to her teachers and classmates. She plays respectfully with other children on the playground and helps them when needed. One of her classmates said, "Maya is a good example for me". It is a pleasure to have Maya as part of our classroom community this year.

Ella, Div. 6, Gr. 2 This month the SOAR award for Div. 6 goes to Ella. Ella is kind to those around her and makes others feel welcomed in our class. She follows the classroom rules, helping to make our classroom a safe place to be. Ella has a positive attitude and encourages those around her with her words and actions. She shows respect to others, by listening well and when sharing her thoughts in class discussions. She helps keep our classroom neat and organized and is quick to help out with whatever the teacher needs done. Ella is a great influence and role model. Well done, Ella!

Alyssa, Div. 7, Gr. 2 Alyssa is our SOAR award winner for this month. I have noticed Alyssa being responsible by helping students in her group. She is encouraging and kind to them. She has been ambitious in her writing by choosing creative ideas. She is safe when she listens quickly and quietly; she is terrific at showing good behaviour throughout the day. Alyssa walks quietly in the hallway and has good focus during quiet work time. Keep up the good work, Alyssa!

Savira, Div. 8, Gr. 1

Division 8’s SOAR award winner is Savira. Savira demonstrates every aspect of SOAR. She is safe and orderly both in and out of the classroom. She is never seen running in the school and ensures that she cleans up after herself and helps others keep our space clean. Savira is also ambitious. She is always noticed doing her very best work. She is also a great helper around the classroom. Finally, Savira is respectful. She always uses manners and kind words to her teachers and fellow students. Way to go Savira!

Ranveer, Div. 9, Gr. 1 Ranveer is our first SOAR award recipient. He has set the example of what a grade one student should work and behave as. Ranveer has shown us that he can follow the rules and expectations of the classroom every day. Ranveer is kind and helpful towards all his classmates. He takes care in his printing and drawings and has already started writing three sentences in his journal! Ranveer has shown us how quickly a kindergarten student can become a grade one learner. Well done Ranveer!

Anna, Div. 10, Gr. 1 Anna is Division 10's SOAR Award winner for the month of September! Anna comes to school on time and ready to learn. She is safe and orderly. She follows the rules in the classroom and on the playground. She keeps her desk tidy and helps out around the classroom. Anna is ambitious. She always tries her best and works hard in class. Anna is also polite and respectful to everyone. Keep up the super work, Anna!

Gurjot, Div. 11, Kindergarten Gurjot is Division 11’s SOAR award recipient! He has quickly adapted to the new routines and rules of Kindergarten. When friends or teachers are speaking, Gurjot remembers to stop what he is doing and listen carefully. He works hard to complete his very best school work, even when other students have started playing. Gurjot shows patience to others and offers a helping hand to classmates in need. He treats our classroom toys with care and always helps during clean up time. Thank you for your hard work and polite manners, Gurjot! Excellent work!

Gurleen, Div. 12, Kindergarten Gurleen is this month’s SOAR award recipient for Div.12. Throughout the first 2 months of kindergarten Gurleen has been working hard to follow the John Maclure SOAR goals and our classroom rules. She consistently displays good manners, remembering to raise her hand and listen politely. Gurleen is excited about learning and comes to school every day with a positive attitude. She acts safely and takes her schoolwork seriously. Gurleen is often the first one to follow instructions. She is an eager learner and enjoys learning new words to read and write. She can always be counted on to print carefully and will often fill her chalkboard with writing. Gurleen also produces beautifully detailed artwork to accompany her writing. Gurleen is very respectful, she is kind to everyone and will frequently offer to help classmates who may be struggling. For all these reasons, I feel Gurleen is very deserving of our John Maclure SOAR Award! It is a pleasure having her in the class!

Riya, Div. 13, Kindergarten Riya is an outstanding John Maclure SOAR student. Since the start of our year she has been carefully following our schools SOAR rules. She has been an excellent role model for the other students in our class. Riya makes safe choices at school. She also listens carefully and remembers to follow instructions right away. Riya is orderly. She remembers to walk rather than run in the classroom and through the hallways. Riya is one of my most responsible students. She always tries her best and completes her work with care. She patiently waits her turn, offers help to others in need, and uses polite manners. Riya is a very caring friend. She makes sure everyone has someone to play with. We all look forward to her bright and cheery smile every day. Congratulations Riya, on receiving this month’s SOAR award.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PARKING ISSUES

It has come to our attention that it is possible that some parents who are either parking or dropping off/picking up students before and after school have been blocking neighbourhood driveways and parking on the street in city designated “No Parking” areas. Owners of properties have complained to the school about these issues and are bringing it to the attention of the Abbotsford City Bylaw Enforcement Branch and the Abbotsford Police. If this practice continues, there is a very good possibility that anyone parking illegally will receive a ticket. Please ensure that you are obeying signs and observing property owners’ rights when using street parking before and after school and during special school events. Also make sure that you are keeping children safe by not allowing them to get out of your vehicles into traffic areas unsupervised by an adult. See below some of the bylaws concerning parking. Abbotsford City ByLaws General Parking and Stopping Regulations City Bylaw 21.1 No person shall Park a Vehicle:

(a) in contravention of a Traffic Control Device that gives notice that stopping, standing or parking is prohibited or restricted;

(b) in such a manner as to obstruct the visibility of any Traffic Control Device;

(c) on a Sidewalk or Boulevard; (B/L 2661-2016) CITY OF ABBOTSFORD CONSOLIDATED STREET AND TRAFFIC BYLAW, 2006 Bylaw No. 1536-2006 Page 15

(d) in front of, or within 1.5 m to either side of, a public or private driveway, or in any other manner which blocks access to or egress from such driveway;

(e) within 5 m of a fire hydrant, measured from a point in the curb or edge of the Roadway closest to the fire hydrant;

(f) on a Crosswalk or within 6 m of the approach side of a Crosswalk;

DIWALI ASSEMBLY

Thank you to our John Maclure parents who donated their time to practice the bhangra dance with our students. Thank you, Miss Sandhu, for organizing and explaining the culture and history of Diwali. Happy Diwali!

See more photos on our school website photo galleries.