Thursday, October 16, 2008
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Dear Parents,

The first day of our goal setting conferences has passed. It was great to see so many parents in the school last evening. Parents were here to meet with their children’s teachers to talk together about how to help support student success.
We look forward to seeing more parents this evening as well.
The PAC sponsored English Book Fair was well attended and students were helping to sell pizza and drinks. We would like to thank all the parents and students who volunteered to help in these events.
Goal setting conferences are a very important tool in helping teachers connect with home in order to set goals that we can all work on together to improve student learning.
Research tells us that there is a strong connection between student success and parent involvement in schools. We value your input and the time that you spend discussing your child’s progress with him/her and with the teacher
Sincerely,
Marion Broadbent and Christine Rock
Principal Vice- Principal

Scholastic English Book Fair
This was our last day to purchase books from the Book Fair. I would like to thank all the parents who took time out of their busy schedule to help make the book fair successful. Parents who have goal setting interviews this evening will still get a last chance to purchase books.

School Website
We are in the process of updating the information on the website. The most current newsletters are now on the website so you can read the most current one and access the previous newsletters from the menu on the left side of the page. This is a great way to keep up to date on all the numerous events that are happening around Laura Secord School.
Please join the Canadian Parents for French, Vancouver East Chapter at
Cirque du Francais
Date: Saturday, November 8th
Time: 12-3pm
Location: Lord Selkirk School (1750 East 22nd Ave)
The circus will feature a circus performance by performer Sand Northrup, information about French resources in the city, face painting, arts and crafts, French food and French books from Sophia Books and.Usbourne
Admission for CPF members is $2 Admission for non-members is $5 for the circus show only, $6 for the entire circus experienceChildren under 5 years and parents FREEThis event is being organized by the PAC Chair at Lord Selkirk School



Upcoming Dates To Remember
Oct. 20 PAC Meeting at 6:30 pm in Room 105A
Oct. 24 Pro-D day, students do not come to school
Nov. 3 Photo re-takes at 1:00 pm
Nov. 10 Pro-D day, students do not come to school
Nov. 11 Remembrance Day, school is closed
Nov. 18 PAC Meeting at 6:30 pm in Room 105A