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Letter from Vancouver District Parent Advisory Committee

January 20, 2016
Dear School District 39 (VSB) Parents:
DPAC is the Vancouver District Parent Advisory Committee. We represent the Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) of the Vancouver School Board (VSB) with the common goal of assuring our children receive the best possible education. DPAC is composed of representatives from PACs and meets twice per month at the Board of Education building at 1588 West Broadway in Vancouver.
DPAC:
* Supports PACs and shares parents’ views at the district level.
* Represents the views of city parents to the Vancouver Board of Education through participation on school board standing and advisory committees.
* Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7pm at the VSB offices and all parents are welcome. DPAC covers parking and childcare.
*Currently has funding available to support learning activities of our members. Please be in touch to find out more!
DPAC’s day-to-day activities are performed by the volunteer executive council which is made up of up to 12 parents who are elected by the PACs. (We also have a staff person starting soon.) Currently there are vacancies on the executive committee and parents are encouraged to consider putting their names forward. The table officers and executive committee speaks on the behalf of DPAC. All PAC members and parents are welcome to executive meetings. We encourage all PACs to have a DPAC representative to attend our meetings on a regular basis and are appreciative that many PACs are already doing so. While all parents are welcome to attend our meetings, only the executive members vote at our meetings. We also encourage parents to become DPAC representatives at VSB advisory committees.
DPAC invites all parents and PAC executives to subscribe to the DPAC mailing list for up-to-date information about DPAC activities, DPAC initiatives, and developments at the school board level.
In particular, we request that each PAC sign up a DPAC representative for your PAC to help us ensure that the PACs remain up to date on developments at the district level.
Emails:
Subscribe to the DPAC mailing lists:
http://www.vancouverdpac.org/subscribe–pac-executive-mailing-list-.html

Facebook:
Follow the DPAC Facebook page for up to the minute updates:
https://www.facebook.com/VSBDPAC/
Twitter:
Watch DPAC on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/search?q=%40vandpac&src=typd
Bylaws Update Initiative:
The DPAC constitution is out of date and needs to be updated. The DPAC executive is asking for input from parents to help us make our bylaws more effective so we can do our job better.
Our current bylaws can be found here: http://www.vsb.bc.ca/dpac-bylaws.
Please send feedback to DPAC by email to dpac.sd39@gmail.com or in person by attending a DPAC executive meeting. Please let us know ahead of time if you wish to speak in person so we can add time in the schedule.
Additional feedback will be requested throughout the renewal process when drafts of the new constitution and bylaws are made ready. DPAC encourages parents to provide feedback at each step.
Sincerely,
SD39 (VSB) DPAC Executive

Weekly Reminders Jan 25 – Jan 29, 2016

Monday, January 25th:

  • Mad Science – 12:25
  • Little Artists – 12:25
  • Spanish classes – 3:20
  • Basketball skills & drills (4-7’s) – 3pm
Tuesday, January 26th:
  • Basketball practice – 8am
  • 3D Lego – 12:25
  • Multi-ball – 3pm & 4pm
  • Yoga (4-7’s) – 3pm
  • Grade 7 parents info night at Kitsilano High School (English & French stream) – 6-9pm in the gym
Wednesday, January 27th:
  • Choir – 12:25 (jr) & 3pm (sr)
  • Young Rembrandts – 3:10
  • Boys’ basketball game – 3pm
Thursday, January 28th:
  • Mad Science (2nd session) – 12:25
  • Babysitting course – 3pm
  • Hudson storytime – 3pm
  • Yoga (1-3’s) – 3pm
  • Girls’ basketball game – 3pm
(Donations for Run for the Kids bake sale may be dropped off tomorrow morning at the daycare kitchen until 10:30am. They are greatly appreciated! Please see attached for more info.)
Friday, January 29th:
  • Basketball practice – 8am
  • Run for the Kids bake sale(formerly ChildRun) at recess and lunch – please send a loonie or two for a sweet treat and to help a great cause!
  • 3D Lego – 12:25
  • Hudson dance program – 3pm & 4pm
  • Watch movies program – 3pm

NEXT MONTH:
Friday, February 5th:

Hudson Hawk Spirit Day – wear your RED!
Monday, February 8th
Stat Holiday: Family Day. School is closed.

Tuesday, February 9th
ProDDay. School is closed
Wednesday, February 10th
Carnaval! French Canadian Winter Festival takes place at Hudson!
Wednesday, February 17th:
PAC Meeting – 6:30pm in the library

Weekly Reminders for Jan 18-22, 2016

Monday, January 18th:

  • Mad Science – 12:25
  • Spanish class – 3:20
Tuesday, January 19th:
  • Girls and Boys Basketball practice – 8am
  • 3-D Lego -12:25
  • Multiball – 3pm+4pm
Wednesday, January 20th:
  • BC Fruit & Veg Program – apples and milk served in classrooms
  • Hudson Junior Choir at 12:25 & Senior Choir at 3pm (Registration forms are now outside the office. Please submit your completed form to finalize your registration.)
  • Boys basketball Games – 3pm
  • Young Rembrandts – 3:10pm (Space is still available. Online registration via www.youngrembrandts.com/metrovancouver.)
Thursday, January 21st:
  • Mad Science – 12:25 : Due to popular demand we are adding a 2nd Mad Science “Secret Agent Lab” program back on Thursdays. (All existing registrants already enrolled on Mondays can continue on Mondays). First session is this Thursday January 21st, in the Lunchroom, 12:25pm, 8 Sessions for $89. Register: register.madscience.org/vancouver
  • Hudson storytime – 3pm
  • Girls basketball Games – 3pm
Friday, January 22nd:
  • Girls and Boys Basketball practice – 8am
  • 3-D Lego – 12:25
  • Hudson Dance Program – 3pm+4pm
  • Inside The Movies – 3pm Watch classic favourite movies, learn how draw storyboards and graphic novels (comics) en route to becoming a filmmaker!!  Screenings include: Spirited Away, Groundhog Day, Searching for Sugarman, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Big, Whale Rider, The Incredibles, Princess Bride, Mrs. Doubtfire. Cost = $40 for 8 sessions. 3pm. Location: Classroom TBD.  Begins January 21st. Sign up continues on the office door, or email Pia Massie: pm@per.org

Upcoming Activities Soon to Begin

MONDAY JANUARY 25TH

Little Artists Lunch Hour Art is for Primaries (K-3s). Cost is FREE. Begins January 25th for 7 sessions. (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams) Location: Lunchroom
Basketball Skills and Drills. Now for Grades 3-7!!  Begins Monday January 25th for 7 sessions. Registration forms are now outside the office. Please submit your completed form to finalize your registration. (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams).Location: Gym

TUESDAY JANUARY 26TH
Yoga for Intermediates (Grades 4-7) 3:10-4pm. Begins January 26th for 6 sessions. Cost = $54. Registration forms are now outside the office. Please submit your completed form to finalize your registration. (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams). (No class Feb. 9th). Location: Room 216
THURSDAY JANUARY 28TH
Babysitting Course This babysitting course will certify your student once completed. Beginning January 28th. Registration forms are now outside the office. Please submit your completed form to finalize your registration. (no class Feb. 9th) (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams). Location: Staff Room.

Yoga for Primaries (1-3). 3:10-4pm. Begins January 28th for 6 sessions. Cost = $54. Registration forms are now outside the office. Please submit your completed form to finalize your registration. (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams). (No class Feb. 9th). Location: Room 216

OTHER REMINDERS
UPCOMING
Tuesday February 2nd
Members of the PAC Executive will be appearing at the Committee II – Planning & Facilities meeting, which has now been re-scheduled to February 2nd.  Thank you very much for your input regarding the school renovations. We will be including your input in our package.
Monday February 8th
Stat Holiday: Family Day. School is closed.
Tuesday February 9th
ProDDay. School is closed
Wednesday February 10th
Carnavale! French Canadian Winter Festival takes place at Hudson!
Wednesday February 17th
PAC Meeting 6:30pm Libary

January 2016 Extra Curricular Activities

MONDAYS LUNCHTIME
Mad Science “Secret Agent Lab”
We have combined the two sessions and have brought in an extra instructor so that all students who registered, are now enrolled for Mad Science on Mondays. First day is Monday January 11th in the Lunchroom, 12:25pm
Little Artists Lunch Hour Art is for Primaries (K-3s). Cost is FREE. Begins January 25th for 7 sessions. Registration will be via forms outside office TBD soon! (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams) Location: Lunchroom
MONDAYS AFTER SCHOOL Spanish Classes (Instructor Yolanda Korompai) 7 classes beginning Monday January 11th. Total cost = $47. 3:20-4:05pm
All students who have registered are now enrolled in the 3:20pm-4:05 session. Class begins promptly at the 3:20pm bell in room 107.
Multi-Sport Gym Games has been changed to Basketball Skills and Drills. For Intermediates (Grades 4-7) Begins Monday January 27 for 7 sessions. There will be a cost but it will be very reasonable. Registration will be via forms outside office TBD soon! (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams).Location: Gym (note: The VSB has been asked to extend this program to Grade 3s as well. Will report response asap.)
TUESDAYS LUNCHTIME
3D Lego “Forces of Nature” For Primaries (K-3). Bricks4Kidz will lead this popular program! 8 sessions for $68. Begins Tuesday January 12th. We are running 2 sessions of this program to make sure we can enroll every student who registered. One session begins this Tuesday January 12th. The other session is Fridays beginning this January 15th. Please see attached to location your child’s spot in either Tuesday or Friday. More information: rtan@bricks4kidz.com 604-250-6665 Location: Lunchroom.
TUESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL
Multi-Ball Sports Camp (Instructors Valentinos Dinglis and Marina Percy) Students will continue developing hand/eye coordination, developing body skills and hand/foot skills, learning strategies, ‘plays’ and moves, to continually improve their game of basketball, volleyball, and soccer. 8 Sessions = $56, beginning January 12th; no session on February 9th (ProDDay). Sign-up outside the office beginning Tuesday January 5th or email me, marina@freshstrategy.com. All students registered are now enrolled. Please see the attached for your child’s spot in the 3pm or 4pm session. Gr. K/1/2s 3-4pm Gr.2-5s 4-5pm. Location: Gym/Field.
Yoga for Primaries The popular Yoga program from last term is back! This time we have time slots for Primaries and Intermediates (see Thursday). Tuesday Primaries Yoga, Grades 1-3, 3:10-4pm. Begins January 26th for 6 sessions. Anticipated cost = $54. Registration will be via forms outside office TBD soon! (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams). (No class Feb. 9th). Location: Room 216
Babysitting Course This babysitting course will certify your student once completed. 7 Sessions beginning January 26th. (no class Feb. 9th) There will be a cost but it will be reasonable. Registration will be via forms outside office TBD soon! (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams). Location: Staff Room.
WEDNESDAYS LUNCH TIME
Junior Choir 12:25pm, Gym. Begins January 20th. Forms are outside the office. Contact Catherine Campolin Catherine@quokkasystems.com for more information
WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL
Senior Choir 3pm, Gym.
Begins January 20th. Forms are outside the office Contact Catherine Campolin Catherine@quokkasystems.com for more information
Young Rembrandts This exciting new drawing/art program is for grades 1-7! Cost is $16/session x 8-weeks = $128. Beginning January 20th. Space is still available. Online registration via www.youngrembrandts.com/metrovancouver. 3:15-4:15pm. Location: Lobby outside of Library.
THURSDAYS LUNCHTIME
Mad Science “Secret Agent Lab”
We have combined the two sessions and have brought in an extra instructor so that all students who registered for Mad Science on Thursdays will now come on Mondays. First day is Monday January 11th in the Lunchroom, 12:25pm
Hudson StoryTime Popular Hudson Story Time continues this term with a full registration already! Takes place in the Library 3:20-4pm.Contact Ee-Seul Yoon <eeseul@gmail.com> for more information.
Yoga for Intermediates The popular Yoga program from last term is back! This time we have time slots for Primaries (see Monday) and Intermediates! Thursday Intermediates Yoga, Grades 4-7, 3:10-4pm. Begins January 28th for 7 sessions. Anticipated cost = $63. Registration will be via forms outside office TBD soon! (Offered via VSB’s Community School Teams). (No class Feb. 9th). Location: Room 216
FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL
Hudson Dance Program (Instructor: Nina Patel and special guests). If you signed up, you are now enrolled and you will have been sent an electronic email from Nina’s online registration. If you would like to register, please go to this link Click here for registration page.: 8 sessions beginning Friday January 15th. Primaries (K-3s) 3:10-4pm. Olders (Grade 4s-up) 4pm-4:50pm. Cost $56/student for 8 sessions.
Watch Movies and Learn to Become a Movie Critic! (Instructor: Pia Massie). This 8-week program is the first of many movie and filmmaker programs we will be bringing to Hudson. This is an entry to understanding how to look at films from a reviewer/critic point of view. Each week, we will screen a movie, and then at the end, students will come up with a “review’ that they can ‘publish’ (to their class, to their family, or online if permitted, about the movie). We will serve popcorn and have great discussions about characters, plot, bigger meaning, what works, what stinks etc… There will some animated movies such as Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Incredibles, classic comedies such as Princess Bride and Groundhog Day; great documentaries such as Hoop Dreams and Winged Migration, and much more. Cost = $40 for 8 sessions. 3pm. Location: Classroom TBD. Sign up continues on the door outside the office.

Weekly Reminders for January 11-15, 2016

Monday, January 11th:
  • Special Guest Speaker Assembly Joe Calendino, “Courage to Come Back” – 9:15, all welcome!
  • Mad Science – 12:25
  • Spanish Class – 3:20
Tuesday, January 12th:
  • Basketball practice – 8am
  • 3-D Lego – 12:25
  • Multi-ball – 3pm & 4pm
  • Kindergarten French Immersion 2016/2017 Information Evening – 7pm – in library or gym (TBD)
Wednesday, January 13th:
  • Young Rembrandts – 3:15
Thursday, January 14th:
  • Hudson Story Time – 3:10
Friday, January 15th:
  • Basketball practice – 8am
  • 3-D Lego – 12:25
  • Hudson dance program – 3:10pm & 4pm
  • Watch movies program – 3pm

Please Note:

Wednesday, January 20th
PAC Executive presents our position on school renovations/expansion to Committee II VSB Board and Trustees, 5pm VSB HQ (see Renovations Update below as we are looking for your input)

PAC meeting is postponed to February 17thNEXT MONTH:
Friday, February 5th:

Hudson Hawk Spirit Day – wear your RED!
Monday, February 8th
Stat Holiday: Family Day. School is closed.
Tuesday, February 9th
ProDDay. School is closed
Wednesday, February 10th
Carnaval! French Canadian Winter Festival takes place at Hudson!
Wednesday, February 17th:
NEXT Hudson PAC meeting
For PAC meeting minutes for November & December minutes, follow this link: https://hudsonpac.ca/meetings/

Hudson School RENOVATIONS UPDATE
Greetings parents,Members of the PAC Executive will be appearing at the Committee II – Planning & Facilities meeting on January 20.  (See http://www.vsb.bc.ca/calendars-events/committee-ii-planning-facilities-meeting-68 for information.)
We will be presenting Hudson teachers, staff, students and parents’ preference for the location of new classroom to be put into the school for the next school year. As we learned at the last PAC Meeting, the two choices are to:
a) Move the library into room 107 classroom (reducing the size of the library dramatically) and renovating the existing library space into two classrooms. This is a costly option that would increase anxiety and stress for the students while significantly decreasing the library facilities.
b) Convert the staff room to a classroom and create a new staff lounge in the boys’ change room area (a very large space currently used as a storage space) plus offer ‘satellite’ staff stations in the main building.
The PAC Executive, teachers, and staff feel that it is unnecessary at this juncture (pre-seismic upgrading) for the students to endure any negative change to their learning environment such as having their library facilities reduced and learning environment amenities dramatically impacted. Accordingly, PAC, teachers, staff will be presenting a united front proposal to move the staff room to the boys change room and create ‘satellite’ staff stations in the main building. We all agree that we do not want the library moved or changed in any way. There is no need to impact the students or their amenities with this small renovation.
What do you think? The PAC Executive invites parents to email your views to HudsonPAC@gmail.com. We may include your input and feedback in our presentation to VSB Board and Trustees on the 20th!
Our scheduled January 20th PAC Meeting will be postponed, and all agenda items tabled until the February 17TH PAC meeting.  See www.hudsonpac.ca/meetings
On behalf of Hudson PAC
Marina Percy
PAC Chair
604.396.2715

PAC Executive Presenting to VSB Committee II on Jan 20, 2016

Greetings to all Hudson Parents,
Members of the PAC Executive will be appearing at the Committee II – Planning & Facilities meeting on January 20. (See www.vsb.bc.ca/calendars-events/committee-ii-planning-facilities-meeting-68 for information.)
We will be presenting Hudson teachers, staff, students and parents’ preference for the location of new classroom to be put into the school for the next school year. As we learned at the last PAC Meeting, the two choices are to:
a) Move the library into room 107 classroom (reducing the size of the library dramatically) and renovating the existing library space into two classrooms. This is a costly option that would increase anxiety and stress for the students while significantly decreasing the library facilities.
b) Convert the staff room to a classroom and create a new staff lounge in the boys’ change room area (a very large space currently used as a storage space) plus offer ‘satellite’ staff stations in the main building.
The PAC Executive, teachers, and staff feel that it is unnecessary at this juncture (pre-seismic upgrading) for the students to endure any negative change to their learning environment such as having their library facilities reduced and learning environment amenities dramatically impacted. Accordingly, PAC, teachers, staff will be presenting a united front proposal to move the staff room to the boys change room and create ‘satellite’ staff stations in the main building. We all agree that we do not want the library moved or changed in any way. There is no need to impact the students or their amenities with this small renovation.
What do you think? The PAC Executive invites parents to email your views to HudsonPAC@gmail.com. We may include your input and feedback in our presentation to VSB Board and Trustees on the 20th!
Our scheduled January 20th PAC Meeting will be postponed, and all agenda items tabled until the February 17 PAC meeting. See www.hudsonpac.ca/meetings
On behalf of Hudson PAC
Marina Percy
PAC Chair
(See www.hudsonpac.ca/contact/ for contact info)

Weekly Reminders for Dec 14-18, 2015

**The lost and found located outside the library on the south side will be cleared out on Friday.  Please take a look to see if you have any missing items this week!!**
Monday, December 14-Friday, December 18th:
PAC sponsored Origins Parkour Program continues in gym classes – please have students dress for movement-oriented gym classes on their gym days. The first week of the program has been very well received by the students!
Monday, December 14th:

  • Mad science 12:25pm (last class)
  • Spanish classes 3:30 & 4:15 (last class)
  • Sr choir to sing at Stanley Park Christmas train 5-5:30pm

Wednesday, December 16th:

  • Winter Concert 9:30am and 1:30 pm. Additional Tickets still available. Contact the office 604.713.5441 or hudbuc@vsb.bc.ca to order more tickets. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank.

*REMEMBER to send a bag to school with your child to help them carry things home from classroom cleanups at end of week*
Friday, December 18th

  • Last day of school for Fall term – Report cards go home
  • Happy Holidays, all!

December 19th-January 3rd:
Winter Break. School is closed for the holidays.
Monday January 4th:
Winter Term Begins. School back in session.
Brief Note on School Renovations
VSB District Principal Chris Atkinson came to the PAC meeting Weds. Dec. 9th to give an overview of the two final shortlist options for the school renovations to make space for an extra classroom for next year as we are growing to 17 Divisions. The two options are:
1. Turn the existing Staff Room into a classroom and move the staff room into a newly re-furbished area where the boys change room exists.
2. put a new classroom in the east side of the existing library, re-jig the library for other uses, and move the library to end of the hallway and into room 107 (Mr. Hunter’s room) which would dramatically reduce the size of the library.
Based on the input and feedback of those who attended the PAC meeting and from initial other feedback: the teachers, staff, PAC and parents support Option 1 over Option 2.
Next Steps
In early January, the PAC will be preparing a presentation to VSB and Trustees Committee 2 to indicate our preference. We have been advised that this approach will make the most impact within our sphere of influencing the VSB and Trustees’ final decision on which option to choose. Please join us in sharing your thoughts and opinions, and attend that meeting with us. We will be setting up a system to gather your feedback, and putting together a News Update centre on the Website, regarding this topic, in early January. 

Weekly Reminders for December 7-18, 2015

PAC sponsored Origins Parkour Program in gym classes – please have students dress for movement-oriented gym classes on their gym days.

Monday, December 7th:
  • Mad science 12:25pm
  • Spanish classes 3:30 & 4:15
  • Jr Boys basketball – 3pm (last session)
Tuesday, December 8th:
  • Gr. 3/4’s Yoga
  • Sr girls volleyball tournament – 3:30pm (away game)
Wednesday, December 9th:
  • Choir – Jr at 12:25 & Sr at 3pm (last session for this term)
  • PAC Meeting – 6:30-8pm in the library. Guest speaker VSB’s Chris Atkinson will speak on renovations, and logistics for the 2016/17 Hudson expansion to 17 Divisions, and update us on the school’s seismic upgrade plan.
Thursday, December 10th:
  • Sr girls volleyball City finals – 3:30pm (away game)
Friday, December 11th:
  • Arts & crafts 12:25pm
  • Senior Choir performance at Fly Over Canada – noon
  • Sr boys basketball – 3pm (last session)
Thank you from Winter Around the World Fair!
A warm and heartfelt thank you to our huge team of parent volunteers, students and staff for helping make this year’s Winter Fair such a fun, festive success! And a very gracious thanks to everyone who generously donated items for the fabulous Kids Market, Raffle and Silent Auction! Our wonderful community event would not be possible without all the time and effort contributed by so many people!

UPCOMING
December 16th
Winter Concert, 9:30am and 1:30pm
Don’t forget to complete your ticket order forms and drop them into the office this week!

December 18th
Last day of school for Fall term.
Report Cards.

December 19th-January 3rd
Winter Break. School is closed for the holidays.
Monday January 4th
Winter Term Begins. School back in session.

Weekly Reminders Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2015

Check out the December Calendar in handy PDF form
Monday, November 30th

  • Mad Science 12:25
  • Winter Around the World Fair Kiosk creations. Parents: please come and help us as dozens of students lead the creation of fabulous exciting games and activities for the Fair! Anytime: 11am-2pm, South Lobby next to the Library.
  • Spanish Classes 3:30 & 4:15
  • Jr boys Bball 3pm
  • Winter Fair tickets on sale – 3-3:30pm on the playground
Tuesday, December 1st
  • Winter Around the World Fair Kiosk creations. Parents: please come and help us as dozens of students lead the creation of fabulous exciting games and activities for the Fair! Anytime: 11am-2pm, South Lobby next to the Library.
  • Multi-ball 3 & 4pm
  • Yoga (gr. 3/4) – 3pm
Wednesday, December 2nd
  • Vball practice – 8am
  • Hudson choir (jr) 12:25 & (sr) 3pm
  • Winter Around the World Fair Kiosk creations. Parents: please come and help us as dozens of students lead the creation of fabulous exciting games and activities for the Fair! Anytime: 11am-2pm, South Lobby next to the Library.
  • Winter Fair tickets on sale – 3-3:30pm on the playground
Thursday, December 3rd

  • 3rd Annual Staff versus Students Volleyball game, 12:30 in the gym, bring a canned food item to donate to Food Bank. Everyone welcome!
  • Senior Girls Volleyball City Tournament at Elsie Roy, 3:30pm
  • Winter Fair setup – 3-7pm
  • Hudson junior choir @ Maritime Museum – 5-6pm
Friday, December 4th
  • Hudson Hawks Spirit Day – wear your RED!
  • Arts and Crafts Program: Lunchroom 12:25-1pm
  • Winter Fair set-up – 8am-3pm
  • Winter Around the World Fair – 3-6pm – bring cash to purchase Passports and Tickets, brings your family and friends, appetites, spirit and cheer!
LAST MINUTE REMINDERS FOR WINTER FAIR…
We have been receiving lots more donations of cakes for Cake Walk, for more raffle items, and more Kids Market items… thanks so much to everyone! And thanks to the growing list of volunteers! But we still need more of everything to really make this year a huge success! (We sold out of Kids Market items and Cake Walk items last year, for example!)

TICKETS FOR WINTER FAIR….
This year, you can purchase tickets three different ways: On MunchALunch (under Fundraiser Open, using credit card, cheque or cash) OR after school this Monday and Wednesday on the playground (cash only), OR, at the Fair (cash only).  Individual Games Passports are $5 each. Tickets for Raffle, Kids Market, Cake Walk, Used Books Fair, Food Fair and HOOSC Corner are each $1 each.

UPCOMING…

Monday, December 7th
ORIGINS PARKOUR PROGRAM
PAC Sponsored parkour program takes place for two weeks during students’ gym time led by renowned Origins Parkour. Gym teachers are on hand as well.

Wednesday, December 9th
PAC Meeting 6:30-8pm, Library
Special Guest Speaker, VSB District Principal Chris Atkinson will speak about the school renovation to add an additional classroom for next year, and also give us an update on our Seismic Upgrade… the timeline for our school and details.
Friday, December 10th
11am-1:30pm
Hudson Senior Choir field trip to Fly Over Canada for their Performance. Performance is from 12-12:30pm

Wednesday, December 16th
Winter Concert
Details are still in the works but there will likely be two shows (9:30am and 1pm) to accommodate the all the parents who want to attend! (and maintain safety under fire codes)

Weekly Reminders for November 23 – 27, 2015

Winter Around the World Fair Tickets on Sale on MunchALunch, Monday November 23rd.

Tickets go on Sale at 3pm Monday. Go to Fundraiser Open section. $5 Passport Ticket for all the games! $5 Passport buys your child a non-stop pass to travel the world and play at all the Games Kiosks.  $1Tickets for: Kids Market, Used Books, Raffle, HOOSC Corner, Food Fair. (Books of 10 Tix for $10 or 20 tix for $20. Tickets also on sale at the Fair. Cash only at the Fair, please)

Be a part of Winter Around the World Fair, Friday December 4th!

Winter Fair items and donations accepted in the office.

THIS WEEK…
Monday, November 23rd:

  • Mad Science 12:25
  • Spanish classes 3:30 & 4:15
  • Jr boys basketball 3-4pm
Tuesday, November 24th:
  • Gr. 5/6 volleyball game 3pm
  • Multi-ball 3 & 4pm
  • Grade 3/4 yoga 3-4pm
Wednesday, November 25th:
  • Volleyball practice – 8am
  • BC Fruit & Veg program serving mandarin oranges & milk in classes
  • Choir – Jr – 12:25 & Sr. 3pm
Thursday, November 26th:
  • Winter Around the World Fair Kiosk creations: THE AMERICAS AND AUSTRALIA! Parents: please come and help us as dozens of students lead the creation of fabulous exciting games and activities for the Fair! Anytime: 11am-3pm, South Lobby next to the Library.
  • “Last” Hudson Storytime-3:15-3:45 at the south entrance of the school library. Carla will read her two favourite stories. Kids will improvise a tale together using Tell Tale story cards. Hudson Story Group Signup Form
Friday, November 27th:
  • Pro-D Day – no classes for students
  • Red cross babysitting course, open to friends of Hudson students and a good choice for parents who just want to feel more comfortable leaving their grade 6/7 child at home alone. Just go to this link and find our school to sign up.

Saturday November 28th:
Family Photo Day has been rescheduled to the Spring. For more information: Renata Sinclair Gmail <renatasinclair@gmail.com>

Monday, November 30th:
Last day for sign up for 2016 Winter Term Hudson Story Group – please see attached.

UPCOMING….
Thursday December 3rd
Junior Choir (Grades 2+3) Perform at Vancouver Maritime Museum 5pm-6pm
(Grade 1’s are welcome to attend in the audience and enjoy participating in the craft area)

Friday December 4th
3pm-6pm Winter Around the World Fair

Wednesday, December 16th
Winter Concert
Details are still in the works but there will likely be two shows (10am and 1pm) to accommodate the all the parents who want to attend! (and maintain safety under fire codes)