Kilmer Connections
Welcome Back!
Namwayut --- We Are All One --- Nous Sommes Tous Unis
Hello Everyone,
On behalf of Kilmer Staff, we hope everyone enjoyed the summer vacation. We missed you all and can't wait to hear all your summer stories!
We are excited to start the school year. Kilmer had some improvements over the summer time: gym painted, gym floor polished, kitchen finished, new window shades in classrooms, and 300 wing open area painted with new flooring. The school looks clean and shiny!
Outside, our mural artist, Rosalynn Columbo, prepped the container bin over the summer holidays and will be offering all students the opportunity to paint the mural "Connecting to Nature" with her over the next couple of months.
Almost all our staff is the same this year. We have one new intermediate teacher in the English program. Welcome to Mr. Daniel Jones! Mr. Jones joins Kilmer as an experienced teacher with neighbourhood connections from over many years. We will also have student teachers joining us this Fall in several classrooms. Ms. Niguma, Ms. Faria, Mme. Malakoff and M. Comartin will all be sharing their wisdom and offering the opportunity to "learn by doing" with the next generation of teachers.
New this year is a StrongStart Centre for families with preschool children. Strong Start opens September 16th. Also new is the Creating Smiles Child Care which is offering before and after school care for Kilmer students in the Gym. They are currently full with a waitlist. If you are looking for childcare please be sure to add your name to waitlists at both Creating Smiles Child Care and Kilmer Children's Center.
As we start the school year, reminders and calendar dates listed for you in the section below.
The first week back is a great time for students to reconnect, but we do not formally move into classes until the Friday afternoon or even the Monday morning of Week 2. We are still receiving new registrations from families who moved into the area and it seems like all our classes in both English and French will be full to capacity this year.
A bientôt,
Theresa Roberts, Principal
REMINDERS & CALENDAR DATES
September Calendar Dates
Tuesday September 3rd
VERY SHORT First Day! 8:40am - 9:20am only.Students return to last year's classroom all week. Please line up at the same place as last year.
- Thursday September 12th Back to School BBQ
- Friday September 13th Star Assembly 9-10am
- Monday September 16th Photo Day
- Thursday September 19th Terry Fox Run 1:30-2:30pm
- Friday September 20th Pro D Day. - no school for students
- Thursday September 26th - early dismissal for Fall Conferences
- Friday September 27th - early dismissal for Fall Conferences
- Monday September 30th- National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
School Supplies
Students will need their school supplies in the 2nd week of school. Supplies can be leftovers from last year plus a few replenished items from Walmart or Superstore or you can purchase through School Smart. Lists by Grade and Program are located at the bottom of this website page: https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/kilmer/Parents/SchoolSupplies/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Poco Trail Relay
The Kilmer Community supports the PoCo Run Club as its founder is our very own Bob Comartin. In September, there is a relay event coming up - The Poco Trail Relay. The Kilmer Staff Team is running and may need some cheerleaders! Perhaps some parents are also interested in running as a team?
Fall Conference Dates- Early Dismissal Dates
Once again Kilmer Teachers will look forward to meeting with parents near the beginning of the year to hear all about your children and learn from the parent perspective how we can best support your child's growth and development at school. New Dates: Thursday September 26th and Friday September 27th early dismissals at 1:30pm.
Calendar Dates
The École Kilmer calendar is online – all events that have been confirmed are available for you to see at a glance. Please revisit our site as we will continue to add dates as they are confirmed.
ÉCOLE ÉLÉMENTAIRE KILMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Reach for the Stars - Un peu plus haut, un peu plus join.
Email: kilmer@sd43.bc.ca
Website: https://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/kilmer/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Location: 1575 Knappen St. Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2P8
Phone: (604) 941-3401