MAY/JUNE 2019 Brad Johnston, Principal | Tel 604.792.1281 brad_johnston@sd33.

bc
Lisa Wallace, Vice Principal | Tel 604.792.1281 lisa_wallace@sd33.bc.ca

The staff at FG LEARY would like to thank you for your support, encouragement, and involvement in your
child’s education. Our partnership is vital in the success of students and we encourage you to come into
the school and talk with us and to get involved.

Dates to Remember
 May 30th- “Change it Up Day” - FORMS AND MONEY AND PAYMENT are due
 May 30th- First Peoples Celebration
 May 31st- PRIDE Assembly- 8:30
 May 31st- Cops for Cancer- Bake Sale- Mrs. Ngieng’s class
 June 7th- COPS 4 CANCER Fundraiser- “CHANGE IT UP DAY”-
 June 10th- Hot Lunch- Costco- Hot Dogs
 June 13th- Grade 5 trip- CAMP CHARIS
 Juen 13th- Volunteer Tea- 12:00
 June 14th- Grade 5 Luncheon- 12:00-
 June 20- District Track Meet- all day @ Sardis Secondary School
 June 24- Waterslides- grade 3-5- permission forms out on Monday June 17
 June 25- Sports Day @ FGL for all students
 June 27- Last day for students- PRIDE ASSEMBLY- 10:30-11:20
- Report Cards Issued- 11:30- with parent permission students may
leave school for the day. Students who are staying will be doing activities in the afternoon.
 Fri. June 28 - Administration Day- Office open from 10:00 – 3:00
 Tues. July 2-5- Office Open- 9:00-3:00
Student Placement Form

In early June we will begin the thinking and planning process for student placement for September 2019 school year.
The placement of students in classes is a very thoughtful and complex process. During our placement discussions,
consideration is given to many factors such as: Child’s learning styles, behavioural and social needs, peer
relationships, class size limits, class composition, male/female ratio, as well as the instructional needs in the class. If
you would like to make a request about next year’s class placement, please complete the form available from the
office and please return it by Monday, June 3rd. When children are placed in classrooms, it is for the educational
reasons and parent input is valued. Educationally sound requests will be considered as we work as a team to
construct balanced classrooms with consideration given to the factors provided above. There are forms at the
office.
SUMMER LEARNING

Registration is open for free courses offered in July for Summer Learning. There is something for everyone,
from refreshers to enrichment, and it is fun! Check it out at: https://sd33.bc.ca/programs/summer-
learning

HOT LUNCH

You can now order JUNE’s hot lunch! The last day to order and pay is June 5th. If you have any questions
please email, fglearyhotlunch@gmail.com
 June 10- Costco hot dogs
 June 25- Fresh Slice pizza
Www.munchalunch.com/schools/fgleary
Paper copies are also available at the office.

GARDENING CLUB

The PAC is looking for more parent volunteers to help with the gardening club. The club takes place on
Mondays at lunch. If you are able to help watering over the summer please let the school know and our
PAC will set up a schedule. Thank you.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

May 30th is our celebration for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Our school
will be hosting this community event. A week before the event, we will
have dancers in residency teaching all of our students two traditional dances
that the students will perform on May 30th. We are very honoured and
proud to be hosting this event.

Grade 5 Field Trip- CAMP CHARIS

On June 13th all of the grade 5 students will be going to Camp Charis for the day
where they will participate in a number of fun outdoor activities. The bus will leave
FGL at 8:30 and return at 2:30. Permission forms will be going home by May 30th. The
cost is $40.00 and this includes transportation, lunch, and activities.
Warmer Weather is here! F G Leary Dress Code

We are a place of learning, and in that environment, it is important that the students present
themselves accordingly. We want our children to be aware of what their fashions say about
themselves and dress in a way that demonstrates self-respect. Below are some guidelines to
keep in mind when thinking about what is appropriate in our learning environment.

Clothing should be appropriate for children in an elementary school setting

NO make up

We do not want to see undergarments of any kind

The midriff area is to be covered at all times

Shorts and skirts should be a respectable length and style

Clothing is to have no reference to inappropriate comments or bad language

Students that are dressed inappropriately will be asked to change, cover up or be provided with clothing. Our goal is
not to embarrass anyone. Requests are made respectfully in a way that maintains student dignity.

SPORTS DAY – JUNE 25

All students will be participating in a fun filled day of exciting activities. Cops for Cancer will be hosting a
fundraiser at lunch. More information to come.