Peace Arch Elementary News
May 15, 2024
Summer Break is just around the Corner
It seems hard to believe, but there are just over 6 weeks left in the 2023/2024 school year. Peace Arch is always a busy place but we're hoping to see as many parents as possible at our parent appreciation day on May 29th in the afternoon. More details to follow, along with the students who will be performing on this day.
Classroom Organization for September 2024
Soon, we'll be looking at year end activities at Peace Arch which includes organizing for a successful startup in September. One of the biggest and important parts of this process involves placing students into classes for the new year in September.
The staff at Peace Arch takes a team approach to organizing classes, involving classroom teachers, learner support teachers, school counsellor, child care worker, support staff and school administration. No one person makes the decision as to what class children will be placed in. Parents sometimes write letters to the school administration for specific requests as to where they feel their child should be placed.
This year, we have shifted away from parent requests to school administration and encourage parents to talk to their child's classroom teacher if they have any concerns about placements in the fall. Please continue communicating with your child's classroom teacher as they would have the best and current information about your child's social and academic needs. We value parent input with this process and know we'll continue to work together to make 2024/2025 another great year for all students at Peace Arch.
DATES TO REMEMBER TO THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
SPIKE BALL FOR INTERMEDIATE CLASSES May 14 - 16
All students in grades four to seven will be participating in a Spike Ball unit this week sponsored by our PAC. Please ask your child how they enjoyed trying out this Up and Coming active sport!
Welcome to Kindergarten - Thursday May 23rd @ 4:00 pm
We look forward to welcoming our September 2024 Kindergarten students and their parents on Thursday May 23rd @ 4:00 p.m. We'll have some fun activities for our new Kindergarten students and some important information for their parents.
Track Meet on Thursday May 23rd all day
Our track team is excited to be participating at the meet at South Surrey Athletic Park. Students who are participating have been given detailed information about the shape of the day that was sent home this week!
Parent Appreciation Day May 29th 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Please mark your calendars as we take time to celebrate our parents and the important role they have in their child's education at Peace Arch.
Date: Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 – will be held in the afternoon from 1-2:30.
We will have an entertainment program that will feature:
Choir
Gr. 7 Band
Mme Sherry and Mme Adam’s class dance routine
DANCE PLAY June 4/5.
Dance Play will be at Peace Arch on Wednesday June 4th and Thursday June 5th working with our primary students. Our primary students will be working with dance professionals dancing and creating their own moves while playing, being positive and having fun.
SPORTS DAY JUNE 14TH
Come join us for Sports Day which is on Friday June 14th this year.
GRADE SEVEN FAREWELL Monday June 24th
Monday June 24th is our day for our Grade Seven Farewell Ceremony for our parents. Please look for more information about specific times and information in the next few weeks.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Thursday June 27th
Last day of school for students. Dismissal at 1:30 p.m.