Principal’s Message: Welcome back to school Falcons! The doors of École Lloyd George are once again open to our fabulous students who are eager to grow and learn, with the guidance of our committed staff and you, their parents and guardians. We would like to say a big thank you to our custodial staff for doing a wonderful job in getting our building ready over the summer for our staff and students. Thanks to the teachers’ classroom preparations, the office work of Mrs. Struss, and the summer cleaning we are ready for a very productive year ahead.

Again this year, school will begin at 8:35 am and end at 2:35 pm. Recess breaks will be from 10:15 to 10:30 am and lunch will be from 12:15 to 1:15 pm. Student pick up and drop off is on Dominion Street and students enter through the back doors between 8:20 and 8:35 am. A staff member is on duty until 2:50 pm to supervise bus students. Parents, please plan meeting points with your child outside of the school on the playground, as our hallways are not big enough to accommodate all our students and their parents. Please note that if you are dropping your child off before 8:20 or picking them up after 2:50, you are choosing to leave your child unsupervised as there is no supervision at those times.

As always, we believe that communication between home and school is essential in order for parents to stay informed of their children's progress as well as events and functions that are occurring at school. A school newsletter will be emailed home from the office each month. Please be sure to read this information as its purpose is to keep you informed and up-to-date. You are also encouraged to view our school website, as it will be regularly updated with newsletters, calendars, upcoming information and more throughout the year.

We are looking forward to a rewarding and enjoyable year as we strive to be a caring community working together to SOAR toward our future.

Vice-Principal’s Message: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Kim Edstrom and I am pleased to be the new Vice-Principal at Lloyd George Elementary. I recently completed a two year leadership internship with the Kamloops-Thompson School District 73. I completed my internship at Westmount Elementary. Prior to this endeavour, I have been a classroom teacher for twenty years. I am a parent of two busy teenagers who both attended French Immersion Programming. I look forward to supporting our school team, students and learning partners in achieving a successful, engaging school year. Please introduce yourself to me over the next few weeks!

School Learning Goals 2017-2022: We are in the second year of our five-year School Learning Plan. Our goals continue to be:

1. To use formative assessment to improve student achievement in literacy and numeracy.

2. To help students become responsible and resilient citizens.

Lloyd George Staff will be working on self-assessment and goal setting on our first professional day in September!

District Engagement, Well-Being and Resiliency Survey Lloyd George will be participating in an online survey in class for students. All students in Grades 4-7 will be invited to respond to this survey between Sept. 25th and Oct. 5th. The survey allows students to share their feedback anonymously on their experiences at school, school environment and school improvement programs. Participation in the survey is voluntary, however all students are encouraged to participate. For more information about this survey please visit The Learning Bar's website: www.thelearningbar.com. If you have any questions please contact Mme Edstrom.

Lloyd George Elementary School 830 Pine Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 3A1 Phone: 250-374-3174 / Safe Arrival: 1-844-350-2647

September 2018

Lloyd George Staff 2018/2019 M Blais Principal

Mme Edstrom Vice Principal

Mme Struss Administrative Assistant

Mme Upshaw Kindergarten

Mme Luci Kindergarten

Mme Linthorne Kindergarten

Mme Roy Grade 1

Mme Ruston Grade 1

Mme Koldewijn Grade 1

Mme Dufour Grade 2

Mme Kilmartin Grade 2

Mme Harmatuk Grade 2/3

Mme Bouchard and Mme de Haan

Grade 3

Mme Van Heerden Grade 3

Mme Marko Grade 3/4

Mme Lebeau Grade 4

Mme Ramunno Grade 4/5

Mme Dwyer Grade 5

Mme Lafleur Grade 5/6

Mme Christine Grade 6/7

Mme Ollek Grade 6/7

Mme Wight Grade 6/7

Mme Kosiancic Grade 6/7

Mme Fassler LART

Mme Cauchon Teacher Librarian

M Hogeveen Music

TBA Primary Prep

Mme Schafthuizen Library Assistant

TBA Aboriginal Education Worker

Mme Hawes CEA

Mme Simpson CEA

Mme Wilkie CEA

M Smit Custodian

Mme Khabra Custodian

Mme Padda Custodian

Bell Schedule

8:20 – Doors open 8:30 – Warning bell 8:35 – Classes begin 10:15 – 10:30 – Recess 12:15 – Lunch starts (no bell)

Primary students eat 12:15 - 12:40 Primary students play 12:40-1:15 Intermediates play outside 12:15 – 12:50 (bell at 12:50) Intermediates eat 12:50 – 1:15

1:10 – Warning Bell 1:15 – Classes begin 2:35 – Dismissal

Picture Day Please note that both class and individual photos will be taken on two dates. Primary photos will be taken on Sept. 27th and Intermediate photos will be taken on Sept. 28th.

School Supply Fees School supply forms will be distributed soon. Ordering supplies through the school saves time, money and allows for consistency of supplies in the classroom.

Safe Arrival Please use the School Messenger system to report your child late or absent. You call 1-844-350-2647, go to go.schoolmessenger.ca or download the app. Please be sure to have your child sign-in and out of the office when he or she arrives late or leaves school early.

School Website School District 73's website system is being upgraded. Once this upgrade is complete, we will inform you of how to access school and district information.

Newsletters Monthly newsletters will be posted to the website the first Thursday of each month. They will also be emailed to all families. Please call the office if you are not receiving the school emails.

Medical Alert Parents/Guardians of students with potentially life-threatening health conditions or allergies are requested to sign the necessary forms at the school office. These forms must be updated at the beginning of each school year.

School Forms

Please note that various forms will be sent home over the next few weeks. It is important that you review these forms and send them back to the school as soon as possible. Please ensure that you provide your current address, telephone and email information on your child’s verification form. Thank you in advance for your help!

Lunch Program Once again, lunch orders will be available to all students. Order forms can be found on the website or picked up at the school office. September orders are due Friday, Sept. 7th and will begin on Sept 17.

Cross Country Running Our Cross Country Team will spring into action later into September. Team members will receive specific details after they sign-up to participate. Please make note that the running events are after school and require parent drivers. Volleyball

Volleyball season begins in October. We are seeking volunteer coaches for the following teams: Grade 5, 6 and 7 boys and girls. Please contact the school office if you are

interested in coaching one of these teams. PAC News PAC will be hosting its annual Welcome Back Potluck BBQ on Thursday, Sept. 20th 4:30-7pm. Please sign up on the sheet across from the office or contact a PAC member if you are able to help in any way. Hope to see many of our families there! PAC Meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of each month at 8:45am in the staff room. All parents are invited to attend. The first meeting of the year is important, as elections will take place for our new executive. New parents are always welcome! Come Read with Me Our “Come Read With Me” event will take place on Sept. 25th at 8:30am. All Grade 1 parents will receive information directly from their child’s teachers. The event will take place in our school library. Adams River Salmon Run Mark your calendars, as many classes will be attending the Adams River Salmon Run on October 10th. This will be an all-day trip and students will be transported by school bus. More information will be distributed at the classroom level later this month. Fruit and Vegetable Program 2018/2019 We would like to continue to participate in the BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program. In order to do so, we require a volunteer with Food Safe certification to oversee the program. If you have this certification and would like to be involved please contact Mme Edstrom at the school office. Aboriginal Education News We are excited to announce that profits from last year’s bannock sales allowed Mme Prince to purchase a teepee for our school to enjoy.

Dare to Care The Dare to Care Team will be working with our Grade 7’s on their retreat to McQueen Lake Sept. 18th-20th. The Team will also attend our school to provide interactive programming for all classes Grade 1-6. We will also be hosting a parent evening in which the Dare Team will provide information for all Lloyd George parents. The presentation will be in our school gym on Wednesday, Sept. 19th at 6pm. Hope to see you there! Volunteer Driver Forms Please note that these forms are to be updated annually. Please visit the school office with your driver's license and insurance paperwork prior to volunteering to drive for school events. Kids Plus Accident Insurance Program Thank you for your support of the Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance program. It has been a long and rewarding partnership and is truly appreciated. Over the years, Kids Plus™ has helped many families, providing much needed reimbursements for out-of-pocket costs. We appreciate your support and we are truly grateful for the part you have played. We have big news: the Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance school distribution program is moving online! All partner school boards can now access kidsplus.ca/resources for information about Kids Plus™ which they can use on their respective websites, e-newsletters and social media. The main website at kidsplus.ca will continue to be available for parents to purchase coverage, access claims forms and full plan information online. Additionally, for 2018 we’ve decided to take our mission to be green one step further by discontinuing distribution of all Kids Plus™ Notices (Brochures) to reduce our overall paper use. These changes are part of our ongoing commitment to continuously provide superior and meaningful service to our partners and clients while reducing our impact on the environment. Effective this September 1

st, there will be some changes

to our Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance policy that will impact our Active Plan holders. Permanent Total Disability coverage will be reduced from $360,000 to $100,000 and Dismemberment or Total & Permanent Loss of Use from $200,000 to $100,000. These changes allow us to continue to offer the benefits families use most, such as dental treatment and eyewear, with no increase in premiums. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our new promotional landing page, our Kids Plus™ Client Service Specialists would be happy to assist you. You may contact us toll-free at 1-800-556-7411 or email kidsplus@ia.ca. Sincerely, Ed Bender National Vice-President, Special Market Solutions

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Lloyd George Elementary School 2018/2019 Important Dates

Sept 4 First Day of School 10:30 – 12 noon

Sept 7 Lunch orders due Sept. 19 6pm Dare to Care Parent Presentation

Sept. 20 4:30pm PAC Potluck BBQ Sept. 21 Professional Day

Sept. 25 8:30am Come Read with Me

Sept. 27 Terry Fox Run Sept. 27 Primary Picture Day

Sept. 28 Intermediate Picture Day Sept. 28 Orange Shirt Day

Oct. 8 Thanksgiving

Oct. 10 Adams River Salmon Run Oct. 17 Parent-Teacher Interviews 12:30 Dismissal

Oct. 19 Professional Day Nov. 12 Remembrance Day

Dec. 3 Professional Day Dec. 14 Report Cards Sent Home

Dec. 17 Christmas Concert

Dec. 22-Jan.7 Winter Break Feb. 8 Professional Day

Feb. 18 Family Day Mar. 1 Professional Day

Mar. 14 Report Cards Sent Home Mar. 18-22 Spring Break

Apr. 1 Professional Day

Apr. 19 Good Friday Apr. 22 Easter Monday

May 17 Professional Day May 20 Victoria Day

June 27 Last Day of School 12 noon Dismissal