Braemar Bulletin

Did you know that you can now have the Braemar Bulletin translated? To translate please follow these instructions:

• First step: Go to 'Translate Newsletter' at top right hand side of bulletin
  
• Second step: Go to 'Select Language'
  
• Third step: Scroll down to select language of your choice

Please check in with Braemar’s calendar to stay up to date on school events.

School & PAC Upcoming Events

November

• November 18 – Purdys (Purdys Orders) and Growing Smiles Order Deadline (Growing Smiles Orders)
  
• November 20 – Giving Tree Registration Deadline
  
• November 26 and 27 – Holiday Family Photos (Family Photos Booking)
  
• November 27, 28, and 29 – Giving Tree Gift Drop Off
  
• November 27, 28, and 29 – Food Drive Donation Drop Off
  
• November 29 – Movie Night and Food Drive
  

December

• December 3 – Purdys and Growing Smiles Order Pick Up
  
• December 5, 6, 9, and 10 – Holiday Market Donation Drop Off
  
• December 12 and 13 – Holiday Market

Please refer to the attached fliers for more information about the Movie Night and the associated Food Drive, and the Holiday Market.

As winter weather approaches, we would like to issue a reminder about our winter weather procedures. All NVSD schools will remain OPEN during winter weather, including snowfalls, if possible. Any school district-wide closure will be decided by 6:30 a.m. (at the latest) and announced through media and school district and school websites, shared with families via SchoolMessenger (email and/or text message), and shared with staff via email. For more information, please visit our Winter Weather web page.

The school district encourages students to get to and from school in safe and active ways, including through the rainy months. Here are some safety tips to review with your children:

• Be seen by wearing reflective materials or bright clothes and using lights, even during the day.
  
• Cross streets only at intersections or marked crosswalks.
  
• Make eye contact with drivers, ensure drivers have stopped their vehicle before crossing, and keep looking for approaching vehicles while crossing.
  
• Walk, roll or cycle to and from school with a sibling or a buddy.
  
• Be aware of your surroundings, do not speak to strangers, and report anything of concern.
  

If you do drive your children to school in wet and dark weather, please refer to your school’s Best Routes to School map to identify a Drive to Five location. Please take care in school zones and at intersections as your ability to see pedestrians and cyclists may be limited. Focus on the road, slow down, and travel at or below the speed limit.

Links to Best Routes to School maps and additional information and resources to support safe and active travel are available on our Safe and Active Travel web page.

Location: Braemar Gymnasium

Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - March 6

Time: 3:00-4:30

Grades: 1-4

Pricing $240 + GST (8 Sessions)

Program Description:

Unlock your child’s potential through our engaging, multi-sport after-school programs designed to inspire and energize! Led by experienced coaching staff dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience, Sport Explorers introduces athletes to a world of fun, teamwork, and skill-building in a safe, inclusive environment. Each session offers a mix of sports that keeps kids excited, moving, and discovering new talents. Perfect for all experience levels, Sport Explorers makes after-school time active, social, and full of adventure. Sports include Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Handball, Hockey, Pickleball and more! Register today to secure your child’s spot for sport exploration!

Registration Link:

https://privatecoachingco.uplifterinc.com/registration/product-detail/BraemarSEASPTerm2

Students and staff members are very excited about our upcoming concerts, and we look forward to sharing our performances with our Braemar community. We are asking parents to help out with a costume, for their child, for the performances. Please see suggestions below. And, please note when your child's class will be performing. The Gr. 7 students, in the cast of the Winter Play portion of the concert, will be performing on both Wednesday and Thursday.

The Primary Winter Concert will be about 30 minutes long, titled: “Snow What Fun! When Snowfolks Come to Life on the Shortest Day of the Year!” The story is a twist on the classic “’Twas The Night Before Christmas”.

The Intermediate Concert is titled, “Snow Biz”. It is a musical about the celebration of snow and the way it affects the lives of people. It is a Vaudeville-style musical, which means each scene is a separate act to do with the theme of snow. (about 45 minutes long).

Primary Winter Concert: Wednesday December 18th

(1:15 pm Grandparents & half the school watching; 5:30 - 6 pm Parents)

Performers:

E06 Gr. 3 Mrs. Shah/Brett’s Class

E07 Gr. 2 Mrs. Pedersen’s Class

F06 Gr. 1 Mme. Piteux’s Class

E09 K/1 Ms. Carruth’s Class

E10 K. Mrs. MacNaught’s Class

Intermediate Winter Concert: Wednesday December 18th

(1:55 pm Grandparents & half the school watching; 6:15 – 7 pm Parents)

Performers:

E05 Gr. 4 Mrs. Peristeris/Poppy’s Class

F03 Gr. 4/5 Mme. Hebert-Wong’s Class

F02 Gr. 5/6. Mme. Mitchell’s Class

E01. Gr. 6/7. Mrs. Morrow’s Class

F01 Gr. 7 Mme. Miles’s Class

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Primary Winter Concert: Thursday December 19th

(1:15 pm Grandparents & half the school watching; 5:30 - 6 pm Parents)

Performers:

F04. Gr. 3. Mme. Brazier’s Class

E08. Gr. 1/2 Mrs. Sykes/Hinze’s Class

F05. Gr. 2. Mme. Lee’s Class

F07 K Mme. Thue’s Class

Intermediate Winter Concert: Thursday December 19th

(1:55 pm Grandparents & half the school watching; 6:15 – 7 pm Parents)

Performers:

E04. Gr. 3/4 Mrs. Bishop/Frechette’s Class

E03. Gr. 5/6. Mrs. Badesha’s Class

F02L. Gr. 6. Mme. Callow/Ho’s Class

E02. Gr. 6/7. Ms. Ham/Turnbull’s Class

F01L. Gr. 7. Mme. Zwart’s Class

Costume Suggestions for Performances:

Primary Winter Concert: All students will be snowmen/snow people/snow folks!

Intermediate Winter Concert: (note: Cast members in the play will be dressed as their character and not necessarily wear the “class” costume)

1. Mrs. Peristeris/Poppy & Mrs. Bishop/Frechette’s Classes: Snow Scientists

1. Mme. Hebert-Wong/Mrs. Badesha’s Classes: Snow Boarders

Mme. Mitchell, Mrs. Morrow, Mme. Callow/Ho, & Ms. Ham/Turnbull’s Classes: winter sports – students choose from:

hockey, skating, skiing, sledding, or tobogganing attire

1. Mme. Miles & Mme. Zwart’s Classes: “Snow” – dress in white (we will also add some “bling” too). Other suggestions from students welcome!

Help Support the NVSD Band & Strings Program – We Need Volunteers!

The NVSD Band & Strings Parent Association is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various roles. Your involvement can make a big difference in supporting this amazing program!

Please refer to the attached document for a detailed description of the available roles and the time commitment required.

Monday, November 18th at 7 pm via MS Teams. Email for a link invite: kulvirm@gmail.com

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students and community!

Discover Programs Available at North Vancouver Recreation Centres

• Programs and activities offered by NVRC
  
• Information on fees and passes
  
• How to use the NVRC website and register for programs
  

Date: Wednesday, November 20

Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Languages: English, Farsi

Location: Harry Jerome Recreation Centre