Bowser Elementary School Box 112, 4830 Faye Road Bowser, BC, V0R 1G0 Phone: (250) 757-8487 Fax: (250) 757-8593 Website: http://bes.sd69.bc.ca Mr. Brian Nikula, Principal “Building Educational Success Together” Newsletter #4 November 9, 2016 Bowser Elementary Mission Statement
Bowser Elementary School is committed to providing a nurturing environment wherein children participate in learning experiences, which enable and empower them to develop their individual potential and become lifelong learners.
No school on: Thursday, November 10th (Curriculum Implementation Day) Friday, November 11th (Remembrance Day)
Rainy and Wet Weather Please have extra clothes in your child’s backpack…..Having an extra set of warm clothing, boots and dry socks at school or in a backpack is very helpful and reduces the need for students calling home and asking parents to drop what they are doing to bring a set of clothes to school! This is getting to be a common occurrence with the wet grounds at our school and there are very few extra clothing items at school for your child to borrow. Which brings me to another question….if you can donate any clothes that your child has outgrown for spare clothes we are in need of track pants and shoes. With the winter weather upon us, please remember to dress your child appropriately for either snow or rain. In general, and weather permitting, we believe it is best that students have the opportunity to go outside at break times for fresh air and exercise.
Picture Day Our re-take for pictures is scheduled time is Thursday, November 25th.
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Absences If your child will not be attending school or will be late for school please e-mail Joan at
[email protected] you may also leave a message at the school at 250-757-8487.
Wreath Making Night Once again we are holding a wreath making night at Bowser Elementary School on December 1st, doors open at 5:30. We are gladly accepting donations of Christmas ornaments, garland, wire hangers, large pinecones, ribbon, wire, greenery including cedar boughs and holly branches. Donations for wreath making supplies can be dropped off to the office starting November 21th. If your unable to attend this event you may pre-order a wreath for $10.00 or center pieces for $8.00; all money goes towards activites for our Bowser students. There will be a concession and bake sale, a flyer about this event will be going home next week. Donations for the bake sale can be dropped off at the office on November 30th and December 1st. Sign up by e-mailing Ms. Bolen at
[email protected] or a paper sign up will be coming home next week. There is a limit of 50 people to attend this so sign up early!
Terry Fox Our school did an amazing job and raised over $1450.00 for the Terr Fox run. Well done BES! Many thanks to Mr. Rockhill who organized our event and others that helped out. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69 (QUALICUM) PUBLIC NOTICE School District Considers Disposition of Property The Board of Education of School District 69 (Qualicum) is considering the disposition of property located at 1830 Galvin Place in the Meadowood Community of Qualicum Beach. Specifically, this is known as Lot A, Block 359, Newcastle District, Plan VIP73141. Prior to making any final decision with respect to the disposition of this property, the Board is seeking community input as to the best use for this land and invites written comments from the public on or before November 30, 2016. Comments: Written comments can be mailed to: ATT: Ron Amos, Secretary Treasurer School District 69 (Qualicum) PO Box 430 Parksville, BC V9P 2G5 or dropped off to the School Board Offices, 2nd floor; 100 E. Jensen Avenue; Parksville, BC.
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Bowser PAC is hosting TWO exciting workshops this month; both presentations will be located in the school gymnasium. Admission is free and childcare will be available, please RSVP at
[email protected] if you will be requiring childcare so we can plan a space for your child. Nov 17th @ 6 pm. (Thursday)
Exploring Historical Relationships between Indigenous and NonIndigenous Peoples. Presenter: Carlos Pavan Exploring the aboriginal content in the school’s curriculum through a Blanket Exercise. http://kairosblanketexercise.org/ Nov 24th @ 6 pm. (Thursday)
Social Media 4 Parents. Presenter: Norberta Heinrichs Presentation on Social Media and how to talk to your child about Internet Safety.
…..More PAC THE DATES!
upcoming events: SAVE
Pancake Breakfast This Sunday, Nov 13th BES PAC will be hosting the Second Sunday market PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Lighthouse community Hall from 8am - 1pm. This is one of our biggest and yummiest fundraisers of the year…Come on out for breaky! We also still are looking for a few more volunteers to help with the event. Please let us know,
[email protected] or Jodi @
[email protected]
Christmas Market PAC will have a fundraising table at the upcoming local Christmas markets: Christmas Artisan faire at the Bowser Legion Sunday Nov 20th 10am - 3pm & Unique Gifts Christmas Faire at the Lighthouse community centre Saturday Dec 10th “Learning and Growing Together”
We will be selling our BES water bottles, cookbooks, island living coupon books, baked goods and be a part of community Christmas spirit. We would much appreciate any donations of cupcakes, brownies/squares to be sold by donation (no cookies or pies please). Baked good donation arrangements can be made with
[email protected] &
[email protected] 250 240 5467 Poinsettias are due to be delivered on December 9th.
Available at the B.E.S. office:
Island Living Coupon Books: $25 Stainless Steel Water bottle in 2 different sizes with our Bowser Elementary Logo: $12 Eggs – small dozen - $2.50 (proceeds goes toward Funky Friday Lunch) Lice Kits: Free
* Please stay up to date on what's happening in and around the school and PAC events/fundraisers, follow us on Facebook Bowser Elementary Parent Advisory Council and/or sign up for the email list @
[email protected]
Also happening around the RDN: Acrylic Painting 8-12yrs Learn how to let the paint do the work. In 3 hrs learn how to paint a fantastic acrylic painting. Qualicum Commons Th, Nov 17-24 3:30-5:00p $30 5542 Junior Gymnastics 4-7yrs New Time! Develop your balance, coordination, strength and flexibility as you play games and activities. This is a combined class for all skill levels. Parksville Elem School T, Nov 1-Dec 13 5:45-6:45p $77 5969 “Learning and Growing Together”
Pro D Camp at Oceanside Place Arena Snow Art and Skate Th, Nov 10 8:30a-4:00p $38
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Babysitters Certification Program 11-14yrs Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Price includes manual and certificate. Qualicum Commons Sa, Nov 19 9:00a-4:00p $46.35 5306 Salmon Tour - Big Qualicum River Take a walk with a certified Park Naturalist and learn about the incredible natural world we have around us. Sa, Nov 19 10:00a-12:00p adults $15.50, child $5 5572 Winter Window Painting 8 yrs+ You will be guided how to paint two fantastic yet surprisingly simple paintings that you can paint on any window. All supplies provided. Qualicum Commons Th, Dec 1 & 8 4:00- 5:30p $30 5540 Events Teen Swims 13-18 yrs Teen Swims at Ravensong Aquatic Centre are Fridays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Pro D Day Everyone Welcome Skates Th Nov 10 1:30-3:00p Regular admission Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate Enjoy a skate with your family for free. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Oceanside Place Arena, Sundays, from 12:15 to 1:45 pm. NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY ASSOC. 2nd Annual Magical Nights of Light November 25 through December 21 If you thought last years' show of laser lights was spectacular, this year's event will be even bigger and better! Fridays & Saturdays 6-8pm Tuesday & Wednesday, December 20 & 21, 6-8pm 1240 Leffler Road, Errington, 250-248-8534 Admission by donation.
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VIU’s Milner Gardens Christmas Magic Dec 2 to 4, 9, 11 and 16 to 21, 2016, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm, recommended last entry by 8:00 pm 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC. Phone no. 250-752-6153 https://www2.viu.ca/milnergardens/events.asp Outdoor Christmas light show for the whole family to enjoy. Over half a kilometre of lit and decorated trails. Santa, live Christmas music, Teddy Bear Cottage, Storytelling, Refreshments, Tea Room, Gift Shops and Raffle tickets in support of Milner's Shoots with Roots children's program. Onsite shuttle for mobility challenged. We suggest you bring a flashlight. Sorry, we are unable to take reservations for the tea room and Full Afternoon High Tea is not available during Christmas season. All entry donations help support the garden. Suggested donation: $5/adult, $2.50/child, $12.00/family (2 adults and up to 3 children/youths under 19 yrs). https://twitter.com/milnergardens https://www.facebook.com/VIUMilnerGardens
SOCIETY OF ORGANIZED SERVICES (SOS) CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 245 West Hirst Avenue PO Box 898 Parksville BC V9P 2G9 Phone: (250) 248-2093 ext 229 Fax: (250) 248-8433 E-Mail:
[email protected] http://www.sosd69.com TO:
All District 69 Schools School District Office Fax: 250-248-5767 Email:
[email protected]
FROM:
DATE:
November 1, 2016
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Renée Caulder, Coordinator
SUBJECT: 2016 SOS Caring For Kids at Christmas Program Late Night Registration SOS is forwarding you the following information in hopes that you will help us reach any working low income families through your school newsletter that may not have the opportunity during normal work hours to register for our Christmas Program. We would appreciate if you could make the following insert in your school newsletters on our behalf: SOS Christmas Program Registration Please *NOTE* that SOS will be offering late night registration for working low income families to have the opportunity to register for the Christmas program. Evening registrations will take place by appointment Tuesday, November 22 and Thursday, November 24, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. SOS will also accommodate families for late night distribution through the Toy Shop and to receive Christmas grocery gift cards on Thursday, December 15 and Tuesday, December 20, 2016. To make an appointment call 250-248-2093 ext 229 or drop by in person at 245 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Renée Caulder Coordinator Enhancing the quality of life for children, families, and seniors in our community “Learning and Growing Together”
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