Weekly Reminders May 23-27, 2016

Monday, May 23rd:
Victoria Day Holiday – schools closed
Tuesday, May 24th:

Track & Field practice (running & relays) – 8:10am
Lego – 12:25pm
Track & Field practice (high and long jump) – 3pm
Yoga – 3:05pm
Byte Camp – 3:05pm
Drama – 3:05pm
Ultimate Frisbee – 3:05pm

Wednesday, May 25th:

Outdoor Expedition FunRun – 8am Everyone welcome!
Kindergarten eye testing follow-up
Choir (jr) 12:25pm & (sr) 3pm
Young Rembrandts – 3:05pm
Track & Field practice (running and relays) – 3pm

Thursday, May 26th:

Zone-wideTrack Meet @ Point Grey Secondary (juniors from 8:30-12:30pm/seniors from 1-3:30pm) ***Please ensure children dress appropriately, apply sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Transportation must be provided or arranged by parents***
Mad Science – 12:25pm
Water Polo at Kits Pool- 3:05pm-4:30pm ** Seperate note will be sent out to program registrants with more details. Ensure your child has bathing suit and towel. Parents pick up at Kits Pool @ 4:30 **
Hudson storytime – 3:05pm

Friday, May 27th:

Aboriginal Focus day – a day of activities and exposure to Canada’s Aboriginal Culture & History
Lego – 12:25pm
Hudson dance – 3pm & 4pm
More Sports soccer – 3pm

NEXT WEEK: Bike to School/Bike to Work Week
IMPORTANT DATES IN JUNE:
Friday, June 3rd: Welcome to Kindergarten 1:30-2:30 in the gym
Friday, June 3rd, 10th, 17th: iRide Program for grades 3-7 during school hours – more information to come
Wednesday, June 15th: Last PAC meeting of 2015/16 school year
Friday June 10th: 1st Annual Hudson Summer Fair! 3pm-6pm on the Field! See separate flyer and information coming out this week!
Wednesday, June 29th: last day of classes/term 3 report cards go home
***VERY IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE ABOUT ABSENCES:
Henry Hudson is a full school. If your child will be absent for a long period of time, whether at the beginning, end or during the school year, please let the office know. Contact Hannah at 604-713-5441 or at hdubuc@vsb.bc.ca. (When a child does not return to a school, their place at that school may be replaced by a waitlisted student.)

Weekly Reminders May 16-23, 2016

Monday, May 16th:

Cartooning – 3:05
Movies – 3:05
Spanish – 3:20
Track & Field Senior mini-meet at Camosun – 3:30-5pm. Please provide own transportation and dress for the weather.

Tuesday, May 17th:

Track & Field practice (running & relays) – 8:10am
Lego – 12:25pm
Track & Field practice (high and long jump) – 3pm
Yoga – 3:05pm
Byte Camp – 3:05pm
Drama – 3:05pm
Ultimate Frisbee – 3:05pm

Wednesday, May 18th:

Outdoor Expedition FunRun – 8am Everyone welcome! Wild Beach this week!
Badminton practice – 8am
Choir (jr) 12:25pm & (sr) 3pm
Young Rembrandts – 3:05pm
Track & Field junior mini-meet at Camosun – 3:30-5pm. Please provide own transportation and dress for the weather.
PAC Meeting – 6pm-8pm in the library (note early start time to cover Strategic Planning for next year’s Programs and Budgets)

Thursday, May 19th:

Sports Day! PAC provides Booster Juice Smoothies to all students during Sports Day!. Parents welcome to watch on the field. Coloured teams in each Division are organized in the gym at 9:15am. Each division will move through 16 stations beginning at 9:30am at 10 minute intervals until 11:55pm. Grade Races take place from 1:10pm-1:40pm. Regular class time 1:40pm-3pm. ***Please ensure children dress appropriately, apply sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Please ensure you pack regular recess snacks for your children, and pack regular lunches unless you already ordered Butter Chicken Hot Lunch.***
Mad Science – 12:25pm
Beach volleyball/soccer/water polo – 3:05pm-4:20pm The tide will be high this week so we can’t go skim boarding! But our other awesome water and beach sports will take place!
**NO Hudson storytime this week**
Track & Field (senior shotput) – 3pm

Friday, May 20th: Pro-D Day – schools closed for students
Monday, May 23rd: Victoria Day Holiday – schools closed

Weekly Reminders May 9-13, 2016

Check out the May Hudson Activity Calendar
Monday, May 9th:

Cartooning – 3:05pm
Movies – 3:05pm
Spanish – 3:20pm

Tuesday, May 10th:

Track & Field practice (running & relays) – 8:10am
Lego – 12:25pm
Track & Field practice (high and long jump) – 3pm
SENIORS Track & Field Meet at Camosun (next to Queen Elizabeth Elementary at 16th & Camosun) – 3:30-5pm. Please find your own transportation to and from the meet and dress appropriately for the weather.
Yoga – 3:05pm
Byte Camp – 3:05pm
Drama – 3:05pm
Ultimate Frisbee – 3:05pm

Wednesday, May 11th:

Outdoor Expedition FunRun 8am-9am We are heading to the Wild Beach for some rock climbing, bouldering, rope swinging over the water, and fence jumping! Everyone welcome!
Choir (jr) 12:25pm & (sr) 3pm
Young Rembrandts – 3:05pm
Track & Field (running & relays) – 3pm

Thursday, May 12th:

Mad Science – 12:25pm
Beach volleyball/soccer/water polo – 3:05pm-4:20pm We should hit a low tide so I will bring the skim boards! As well we can play a capture the flag/dodgeball game (water team vs. land team) plus volleyball and racquet sports.
Hudson storytime – 3:05pm
Track & Field (senior shotput) – 3pm
JUNIORS Track & Field Meet at Camosun (next to Queen Elizabeth Elementary at 16th & Camosun) – 3:30-5pm. Please find your own transportation to and from the meet and dress appropriately for the weather.

Friday, May 13th:

Run for the Kids Team Hudson Ice Cream Sale to support BC Children’s Hospital- recess, lunch, and after school. All items $1 each. Please send your child with a loonie to enjoy this fundraiser for a great cause!
Lego – 12:25pm
Hudson Dance – 3pm
MoreSports soccer – 3pm

IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAY:
Tuesday, May 10th & Monday, May 16th: Senior track meets (grades 6/7)
Thursday, May 12th & Wednesday, May 18th: Junior track meets (grades 3/4/5)
Wednesday, May 18th: PAC Meeting
Thursday, May 19th: Sports Day
Friday, May 20th: school not in session
Monday, May 23rd: Victoria Day Holiday – schools closed
Thursday, May 26th: Final Track & Field Meet during 8:30-12:30 (juniors) & 1-3:30 (seniors)
Monday, May 30-June 3rd: Bike to School Week

Weekly Reminders for May 2-6, 2016

Monday, May 2nd:
Pro-D Day – no school for students
Tuesday, May 3rd:

Track & Field practice (running & relays) – 8:10am
Lego – 12:25pm
Track & Field practice (high and long jump) – 3pm
Yoga – 3:05pm
Byte Camp – 3:05pm
Drama – 3:05pm
Ultimate Frisbee – 3:05pm

Wednesday, May 4th:

Outdoor FunRun – 8am Everyone welcome!
Badminton practice – 8am
Choir (jr) 12:25pm & (sr) 3pm
Young Rembrandts – 3:05pm
Track & Field (running & relays) – 3pm

Thursday, May 5th:

Mad Science – 12:25pm
Badminton game – 3pm
Beach volleyball/soccer/water polo – 3:05pm-4:20pm If the weather is warm, students are welcome to bring bathing suits, towels and beach shoes to play some games in the shallow water. And our beach volleyball, beach soccer, ultimate frisbee tournaments and other sports continue as well!
Hudson storytime – 3:05pm
Track & Field (senior shotput) – 3pm

Friday, May 6th:

Badminton practice – 8am
Lego – 12:25pm
Hudson Dance – 3pm
MoreSports soccer – 3pm (all ages)

IMPORTANT DATES FOR MAY:

Tuesday, May 10th & Monday, May 16th: Senior track meets (grades 6/7)
Thursday, May 12th & Wednesday, May 18th: Junior track meets (grades 3/4/5)
Wednesday, May 18th: PAC Meeting
Thursday, May 19th: Sports Day
Friday, May 20th: school not in session
Monday, May 23rd: Victoria Day Holiday – schools closed
Monday, May 30-June 3rd: Bike to School Week

Weekly Reminders April 25-29, 2016

IMPORTANT ADVOCACY MOMENT NOTICE FROM Parent Advocacy Network

Monday April 25 at 7:00pm is the final VSB public consultation session before Trustees vote on the proposed budget for the coming school year.

This proposed VSB Budget reflects 10+ years of administrative and other cuts and NOW more than ever before, this budget will be materially damaging to education in Vancouver and the equity within our system. These $24M in cuts will be detrimental to ALL our children in their classrooms and will be felt for years to come.

Parent Advocacy Network members believe this budget is unsupportable and it’s time to TAKE A STAND!

WHO: Parent Advocacy Network members and all parents/PACs in Vancouver
WHAT: Wear RED and STAND with us
WHEN: 7:00-7:30pm, Mon Apr 25
WHERE: Auditorium/gymnasium at Tupper Secondary School, 419 East 24th Avenue, near Fraser & King Edward/25th

The Parent Advocacy Network (PAN) will be presenting at 7pm – and this time we are asking Trustees to unite and REJECT the Budget and DEMAND the Government provide adequate and stable funding for public education as is their legal obligation.

We invite all parents/guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles and families to STAND with us and WEAR RED as a visible indication of protest – BC Budget is in the Black and BC Ed is in the RED – and support the #BCEDINRED campaign

This is our best opportunity to make a visible statement and protest the continued government underfunding. We NEED your support – Please make an effort to Join us and TAKE A STAND! When its our turn to present, we ask all those in attendance to STAND UP in their RED!

Hudson PAC encourages Henry Hudson Parents, and Students, to attend, and to wear your Hawks Spirit Hoodies, t-shirts and hats, or anything Red, to show your support for our children and the future of their education!

ORDERING SCHOOL PHOTOS Deadline is Wednesday April 27th

If you would like to order Grad photos or Panorama photos from the company who takes care of it for Hudson named “Lifetouch”, go to:

– http://www.lifetouchevents.com
– guest password: henryhudson16
Or if you would like to order Yearbooks:
– YBPay.lifetouch.com
– Yearbook ID Code: 12436016
If you are having any troubles with your online ordering, please contact the school at 604.713.5441 or hdubuc@vsb.bc.ca

JOIN TEAM HUDSON RBC RUN FOR THE KIDS:

Never too late to join in the fun and a great cause!

If you would like to register for our school team, please go to bcchf.ca/rbcrun. Make sure to select “Join a Team” and sign up as part of the “Team Hudson” team. Donations may also be made to Team Hudson here also!

Reminders for April 25th-29th:
Monday, April 25th:

Cartooning – 3:05pm
Movies – 3:05pm
Spanish – 3:20pm

Tuesday, April 26th:

Track & Field practice (running & relays) – 8:10am
Lego – 12:25pm
Track & Field practice (high and long jump) – 3pm
Yoga – 3:05pm
Byte Camp – 3:05pm
Drama – 3:05pm
Ultimate Frisbee – 3:05pm

Wednesday, April 27th:

Outdoor FunRun – 8am Everyone welcome!
Badminton practice – 8am
BC Fruit & Veg program – gem tomatoes and milk served in classes
Choir (jr) 12:25pm & (sr) 3pm
Young Rembrandts – 3:05pm
Track & Field (running & relays) – 3pm

Thursday, April 28th:

Mad Science – 12:25pm
Badminton game – 3pm
Beach volleyball/soccer/water polo – 3:05pm-4:20pm If the weather is warm, students are welcome to bring bathing suits, towels and beach shoes to play some games in the shallow water. And our beach volleyball, beach soccer, ultimate frisbee tournaments and other sports continue as well!
Hudson storytime – 3:05pm
Track & Field (senior shotput) – 3pm

Friday, April 29th:

PAJAMA DAY!! Wear your favourite jammies to school!!
Badminton practice – 8am
Lego – 12:25pm
Hudson Dance – 3pm
MoreSports soccer – 3pm (all ages)

Constable Heather Montgomery – Internet Safety

Constable Heather Montgomery of the Vancouver Police Department attended Henry Hudson today to speak to intermediate and seniors children and parents about the timely topic of internet safety. The presentation was informative, interactive and lively offering kids and parents practical tips such as:

do not allow a computer or other device in your child’s bedroom;
know what your child is doing and who they are interacting with online;
be mindful before posting pictures of yourself or others (a bad posting is forever);
have a designated parent or adult whom the child can speak to about internet safety issues as they arise.

Parent Resources for Internet Safety–General Information

These resources are of a general nature and were not provided by the VPD, but researched from the Internet.
Centre for Digital and Media Literacy
Canada’s Center for Digital and Media Literacy – tips on how to keep safe and secure online, with extra tips for parents to use. Addressing topics like cyberbullying, body image, safety, and privacy.
Internet Safety
Common Sense Media
Some materials for parents to consult regarding online safety concerns, and some common-sense approaches for dealing with problems.
10 Tips for Internet Safety
This blog posting has 10 tips for parents to think about when talking with their children about Internet safety.

List of resources put together by MediaSmarts

Weekly Reminders April 11-15, 2016

Monday, April 11th:

Cartooning – 3:05pm
Movies – 3:05pm
Spanish – 3:20pm

Tuesday, April 12th:

Track & Field (Running & Relays) – 8:30am
Internet Safety Presentation for gr. 4-7’s – 9:15am in the gym – All parents who are interested in this topic are welcome to attend!
Lego – 12:25pm
Track & Field (High & long jump) – 3pm
Yoga – 3:05pm
Drama – 3:05pm
Byte camp – 3:05pm
Ultimate frisbee – 3:05pm

Wednesday, April 13th:

Fun Run Club – 8am
Badminton – 8am
BC Fruit & Veg Program – Apples & milk served in classrooms
Track & Field (Running & Relays) – 3pm
Choir – 12:25(jr.) and 3pm (sr)
Young Rembrandts – 3:05pm

Thursday, April 14th:

Mad Science – 12:25pm
Badminton game- 3pm
Track & Field (Shotput seniors) – 3pm
Beach volleyball/water polo/beach soccer – 3:05pm
Hudson storytime – 3:05pm

Friday, April 15th:

Curriculum Day – no school for students

Monday, April 18th:

Pro-D Day – no school for students

& Early Bird registration deadline for RBC Run for the Kids.

If you would like to register for our school team, please go to bcchf.ca/rbcrun. Make sure to select “Join a Team” and sign up as part of the “Team Hudson” team.

Weekly Reminders for April 5-8, 2016

Note: all programs except Cartooning still have space to register! Sign up sheets and forms available outside the office or online for Lego, Mad Science, Young Rembrandts and Dance (see below).
Tuesday, April 5th:

Division 13F Bake Sale – recess & lunch. Proceeds go to a class science project. Please send loonies and toonies if your child would like a sweet treat.
Lego Ticket to Ride Lunch Room 12:25pm-1pm
Yoga (grades 1-3) Room 209 3:05-4:05
Byte Camp (grades 3-5) Foyer 3:05-4:05
Drama (grades 4-7) Room 209 3:05-4:05
Ultimate Frisbee (grades 6/7) Field 3:05-4:05

Wednesday, April 6th:

Outdoor Expedition Fun Run Club Kits Beach Park/Wild Beach/Vanier Park 8am-9am Everyone welcome!
Badminton practice – 8am
Junior Choir Gym 12:25-1pm
Badminton game – 3pm
Senior Choir Gym 3:05pm-4:05pm
Young Rembrandts (grades 1-7) Foyer 3:05pm-4:05pm

Thursday, April 7th:

Code Red Drill
Mad Science Lunch Room 12:25pm-1pm April 7-May 26 $90 (8 sessions)
Beach Volleyball/Beach Soccer/Water Polo (grades 2-7) Kits Beach Park/Kits Beach/Kits Pool 3:05-4:20 Pickup at Kits Beach Park (next to playground
Hudson Story Time (grades K-3) Foyer 3:05-4:00

Friday, April 8th:

Badminton practice – 8am
Lego Amazing Inventions 12:25pm-1pm
Hudson Dance (K-2s) Gym 3-4pm
Hudson Dance (3-7s) Gym 4-5pm
MoreSports Soccer Field (K-1s) 3pm-4pm (2-3s) 3pm-4pm (4-7s) 4pm-5pm

UPCOMING…
Tuesday April 12th
Internet Safety Presentation – VPD Internet Fraud Unit
9:15-10:15am (grades 4-7’s)

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS on HOT LUNCH THURSDAYS:

We need more Volunteers to help for Term III Thursdays. If you can help with any shifts (9-12 or 10-1) on any Thursdays during Term III, please contact musea79@hotmail.com

Marina Bondarenko, Hudson Hot Lunch Coordinator.
Online Registration is Open for:
1. Mad Science
https://register.madscience.org/vancouver
2. Young Rembrandts
www.youngrembrandts.com/metrovancouver
3. Lego Amazing Inventions
Tuesdays: https://my.bricks4kidz.com/index.php?action=classdetail&record=135865
Fridays: https://my.bricks4kidz.com/index.php?action=classdetail&record=135866
4. Lego Ticket to Ride!
Tuesdays: https://my.bricks4kidz.com/index.php?action=classdetail&record=135867
Fridays: https://my.bricks4kidz.com/index.php?action=classdetail&record=137067
5. Let’s Dance Hudson Dance Club
https://henryhudsondance.splashthat.com/

Weekly Reminders March 28 – April 1

Hot Lunch ordering is ready for orders for Term III hot lunches. Visit munchalunch.com to order!
Monday, March 28th:
Easter Monday – schools closed
Tuesday, March 29th:
First day back to school for term III – 9am
Wednesday, March 30th:

Badminton practice – 8am

Thursday, March 31st:

Photo Day – class, team, club and school panoramic photos
LUNCHTIME AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION FAIR – 3pm in the gym SEE THIS LINK FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
Badminton game – 3pm

Friday, April 1st: April Fools Day

Spirit Day-wear your red or Hudson gear!
Badminton practice – 8am
Team Hudson popcorn sale (see below)

2016 RBC Run for the Kids (formerly CHILDRUN)
School Team Name: Team Hudson
Re: Early Bird Registration Ends April 18th, 2016
Once again, Team Hudson will be participating in the RBC Run for the Kids on Sunday, June 5th, 2016. This is a great community ‘fun run’ event for individuals and groups to exercise their support for sick kids across our province. Families can choose to walk/run on the 5KM route or the 2KM route near Riley Park (just east of Nat Bailey Stadium) followed by a carnival celebration. All proceeds go toward childhood cancer research and treatment as well as pediatric mental health initiatives at BC Children’s Hospital.
Last year, our team had 55 members register for this event and altogether we raised an amazing $2,372 (plus TWO $1,000 matching gifts from Chip’s Challenge) for BC Children’s hospital. It was truly an inspirational day and we greatly appreciated your tremendous support. We are pleased to report that for this year’s event, we are currently ranked as the top school team in fundraising. This is in large part due to the wonderful success of our January bake sale — a BIG thank you to all the volunteers who either donated baked goods or helped out with the event, and to those who came out to show their support by buying one (or more) of our delicious items. Next up…we are hosting our popcorn sale on Friday, April 1st and our popular ice cream sale on Friday, June 3rd.
The Early Bird deadline for RBC Run for the Kids is approaching. Save $5 when you register before April 18th. If you would like to donate or join our team, please:
1. Go to https://secure.bcchf.ca/SuperheroPages/team.cfm?Team=10106&Event=RFTK
2. Select ‘Join a Team’ to begin your registration.
For more information about the RBC Run for the Kids, please visit their website at:
http://www.bcchf.ca/events/event-calendar/rbc-run-for-the-kids/
If you have any questions, please contact Theresa at tkent@live.ca or (604) 781-4105. We hope to see you there! -Team Hudson

Days off school in Term III:
Friday, April 15th:
Curriculum Pro-D Day – no school for students
Monday, April 18th:
Pro-D Day – no school for students
Monday, May 2nd:
Pro-D Day – no school for students
Friday, May 20th:
Pro-D Day – no school for students
Monday, May 23rd:
Victoria Day Holiday – schools closed

Public input requested by the Vancouver School Board

Public input requested by the Vancouver School Board
Please see the attached posters from the VSB laying out a series of drop in sessions and workshops around the city over the next six weeks or so, seeking public input on the long range facilities plan before it is finalized in June. This plan will set a fifteen year process in motion to complete the remaining seismic upgrades and “re-size” or close some schools so that at the end of that time the district will be operating at an average of 95% capacity, a number set by the provincial ministry of education as part of their criteria for ongoing seismic upgrade funding.
At this point, Hudson is on the priority list for the next round of seismic upgrades, and is currently, like most downtown and Kitsilano schools, at over 100% capacity. However, the school board trustees and planning staff encourage us to take part in the public consultation as they attempt to work out this reconfiguration of the school district without adversely impacting the quality of education. As the planning process gets closer to proposals to close specific schools, to “repurpose” underutilized buildings for lease to community groups, etc., parents are in the best position to make sure the board is informed about impacts on particular neighbourhoods, or local needs that could be addressed. As an average of 95% capacity will mean some schools will operate at over 100% capacity, information from parents about the issues experienced at over-filled schools such as ours would also be helpful even this early on in the process.
If you are interested in knowing more, please check out the VSB website at https://www.vsb.bc.ca/VSBengagement. You are welcome to attend any of the sessions described on the poster, regardless of what area of the city you are in. Some translation services will be provided at these events as well.
Every five years the VSB goes through a long-term visioning process to develop a strategic plan to set priorities; the current plan finishes in 2016 and the Board is also in the midst of public consultation to develop the next plan to run through 2021. As the attached flyer indicates, the Board’s abilities to provide all the other resources necessary for inclusive, accessible education for all students dovetails somewhat with the long range facilities plan. Please visit www.vsb.bc.ca/VSB2021 for full details.
Finally, details of the development process around the VSB’s budget for the coming school year, including public consultation, can be found at http://www.vsb.bc.ca/20162017-budget. Based on the level of education funding in the recent provincial budget, VSB staff are estimating a shortfall on the order of $24 million for the 2016-2017 academic year. As the trustees are legally required to submit a balanced budget to the province, there are some tough decisions ahead re cutting costs. A preliminary budget will be released to the public at 5:30 pm on Thursday March 31, with opportunities for public input at board committee meetings on April 12, 14 and 25; details are on the website.
Any parents interested in learning more about ongoing collaborative advocacy work by parents to support quality public education, or in getting involved in such work, are encouraged to connect with the Parent Advocacy Network (www.panvancouver.ca) or Families Against Cuts to Education (https://facebc.wordpress.com/).
Alan Patola Moosmann is Hudson’s representative to the District Parent Advisory Council, which is another channel for parent input to the VSB on all these issues, and would also be happy to hear any concerns you have and brainstorm about how best to pass them on. Please feel free to contact Alan at apatola@telus.net, or by phone at 604-736-8596.