May 29, 2014 Volume #18

5291 Bradner Road, Abbotsford, BC V4X 2P5 604.856.3304 bradner.sd34.bc.ca Principal, Ms. Paulette Collier

BRADNER ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER

Principal: Ms. Paulette Collier PAC President: Mrs. Dawn Lewis Secretary: Mrs. Kimberly Juulsen School Closure Info.: http://www.sd34.bc.ca/ Website: http://bradner.sd34.bc.ca/ Phone: (604) 856-3304 Fax: (604) 856-3865 BRADNER SCHOOL GOALS

Performance Goal: #1 To improve all students’ achievement in Numeracy.

MAYPOLE DANCERS – May 19th

Congratulations to our Maypole Dancers who did a wonderful job of welcoming spring with their beautiful dancing ribbons. You looked wonderful!

MAY POLE DANCE TEAM

Maddison Corcoran Kenneth Joe Jessy Bosmans Brian Mauricio Ella Haladin Inderpreet Sangha Elizabeth Magusin Morgan Schick-Bergmann Harinder Dhillon Hailey Schulz Tayah Ali Marisa Smit Josh Blais Marley Arden Samantha Bucok Sukhjit Dhadda Jimmy Dinh Paramveer Dhillon Nash Erickson Kaitlyn Foss Laura Grandberg Leo Haladin Carter Hall Hudson Treloar

Rylie Hawkins Kuljit Virk Cody Pelletier Ashley Rempel James Pelletier Omrao Dhadda Julia Price Sariah Haladin Olivia Smit Asia procknow Daniel Taylor Harrison Ratcliff Jonah Reimer Ryland Treloar Levi Reimer

Sports Day Concession Stand

The PAC is running a concession stand for Sports Day. Donuts, muffins, coffee, hotdogs, chips, candy bags, freezies and cold beverages are just a few items that will be on sale. Students will have time to make a purchase during the lunch hour. Hot dogs/chips/juice or milk have been ordered ahead of time and will be delivered to your child’s classroom before the eating period. If you placed an order for a sibling or yourself, that order will also be in your child’s classroom.

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SPORTS DAY – FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH We are looking forward to another exciting Sports Day. Students are encouraged to bring their decorated bicycles to school for the parade and slow bicycle race (helmet required). Students will then participate in a variety of events at 12 different stations followed by an afternoon of large group activities culminating in a huge TUG-O-WAR competition! Parents are always most welcome to attend and cheer on their child(ren)’s house team. PLEASE remember that if it is a torrential down pour on FRIDAY, June 6th there is an alternate date of WEDNESDAY, June 11th for Sports Day with the hope of better weather.

GO TIGERS! GO HAWKS! GO DOLPHINS! GO JAGUARS!

There will be a concession with hot dogs, milk, chocolate milk, juice, etc. Don’t forget about the volunteer sign up sheet. More forms are at the office if you need one.

Please wear your house team colours:

Tigers: Orange and Black Jaguars: Yellow and Black Hawks: Red and Black Dolphins: Grey and Blue

IMPORTANT DATES: June 2ND – Non-Instructional Day#6 – No School – Prof. Dev. Day June 4th – PAC Meeting @ 9:30 June 6th – Sports Day /Wear Team Colours June 13th – Track & Field Meet at Rotary Stadium

Year end Slide Show Many of you take pictures of our students throughout the year. Please send your pictures by the end of the second week of the month to Mrs. Christian, e-mail address: Sharon_Christian @sd34.bc.ca for possible inclusion into her slide show at the year end assembly.

Home Reading Forms - due in by May 31st. If your child is not sure about a month being filled out or not, please just fill out a duplicate form. The Reading Program “BIKE” prize drawing will take place at our year end assembly on Thursday, June 26th.

GOOD-BYE 2013- 2014 ROYALTY

Many thanks to outgoing Queen, Arianna Setchay and Princesses Angeles Paz and Josie Brown for representing Bradner Elementary School and the Bradner Community during the past year. You did a wonderful job and it was a Great Year!

WELCOME TO OUR INCOMING ROYALTY (Left to Right) 2014-2015

May Day Queen, Prince & Princess

Second Princess – Karmdeep Sangha

May Queen – Brooklyn Price First Prince – Cameron Wenting

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Track & Field Our track season got off to a good start. Students will continue to practice TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, from 2:20-3:13 p.m., as they prepare for the upcoming district track meet on Friday, June 13th at Rotary Stadium. Consent forms were sent home earlier this week. This is a mandatory event for all grades 4-7 as a portion of their PE mark is derived from their participation in this event

School Supply Order Forms for 2014-15

School Supply Order Forms for the 2014 – 2015 school year are due into the office by Wednesday, June 4th. (No late orders accepted).

Sports Day – Hot Dog Orders Hot Dog order forms for Sports Day on Friday, June 6th, were sent home last week. Feel free to order for siblings and yourself. Orders will be delivered to your childʼs classroom. Order forms are due back by (tomorrow) Friday, May 30th.

West Zone Track Meet @ Rotary West Zone Track and Field Schedule 2013-2014 (Friday, June 13th) Students from Grade 4 - 7 have been working hard. They will be given a schedule with the events and times posted. All events are held at Rotary Stadium. Students are expected to arrive at Rotary Stadium by 10:00 and events will run until 1:50 pm. (Please check your child’s schedule for event times and locations). Our athletes have been training hard for the upcoming track and field meet and are excited and looking forward to a fun filled day. Parents are reminded that students should dress for the weather and bring a substantial lunch and plenty of water. If your child is on any medication (inhalers, etc.), please make sure they have it in their backpack. Other items to bring are hats, sunscreen, RUNNING SHOES, gym strip, extra water, appropriate clothing for the weather. There will be a concession available (lineups always exist).

As well, parents and grandparents are always encouraged to attend and cheer on our Bulldogs! “Good luck to all our athletes”

Kindergarten Registration 2014/2015 School Year

Kindergarten Registration 2014/15 School Year Children who will turn 5 before January 1, 2015 are eligible to begin school in September 2014. If you have a child who is ready to start Kindergarten please come by the office to register. If you know of a neighbour or family new to the area, please pass on this information to them.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Bradner Elementary School

2013-2014 -June 2nd (Monday) - Non-Instructional Day#6 – No School – Prof. Dev. Day

-June 4th (Wednesday) – Div. 1 Victoria -June 6th (Friday) - Sports Day/Wear Team Colours -June 9th (Monday) – Div. 5 & 6 Honey Bee Centre -June 13th (Friday) - Track and Field Meet at Rotary Stadium (Date Change)

-June 17th (Tuesday) – Div. 4 Bowling -June 25th (Wednesday) – Div. 1 Beach Party -June 26th (Thursday) - Last Day for Students (3:18 dismissal) -June 26th (Thursday) - Year End Assembly (10:30 am) -June 27th (Friday) - Year-end Closing - (Last Day for Teachers) (No School)

LAST DAY TO RETURN LIBRARY BOOKS Please note that all Library books will be due back to the Library on Friday, June 6th. Mrs. Kemp will be advising you of the cost of books if they have not been returned.

Thank You to our Volunteers!

To Mr. Lewis, Mr. Magusin, Mr. Wise, Mr. Boyd for setting up and taking down the stage for May Day.

To Val Duma for playing O Canada on the organ and all her behind the scenes help. To Faye Hansen for her expertise with the May Pole dance and the accompanying music. Thank you to all the volunteers who made baking for the Royalty Tea Tent. We couldn’t have done it without your help.

To all the cupcake makers (they looked awesome!)

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PAC CORNER All Parents welcome, old faces and new faces

NEXT PAC Meeting: Wednesday, June 4th @ 9:30 a.m., in

the Multipurpose Room. Childminding and coffee provided.

Please join us!

Come and have some input on how we can enhance our children's education at this wonderful school. Also, it is a great way to get to know some more parents, and have some insight on events that are happening at our school. Please join us on Facebook - Bradner Elementary PAC Check out our new web page: www.bradnerpac.com New e-mail info@bradnerpac.com Or you can reach the PAC President, Dawn Lewis by phone 604-746-8249 .

PAC Executive - 2013/2014 President - Dawn Lewis

Vice President - Sharon Smit Secretary - Tanya Boyd

Treasurer - Christine Bouchard DPAC Rep - Theresa Blais SPC Rep - Corene Ratcliff

Elections for Executive positions

will be held in June at the last PAC Meeting of the school year. PAC Positions are:

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer SPC Rep (School Planning Council) DPAC Rep (District PAC) If you would like to find out more about any of these positions there is a sheet outside the office on the bulletin board or you can e-mail: info@bradnerpac.com

If you are interested in putting your namr forward to run for one of these positions, please e-mail: info@bradnerpac.com or call Dawn Lewis @ 604-746-8249

Mayday Raffle Ticket Winners,

May Day Raffle prizes were awarded to the following:

1st Prize – Lacey Ormel – Ipod – donated by Motion Health (approx.. value $150). 2nd prize - Kori Wall – 2 flats of 2.5 inch Perennials – Donated by Nordic Nursery (approx.. value $100.) 3rd Prize - Faye & Cliff Hansen - Moss Flower Basket – Donated by Lennia Buss (approx.. value $80-$100). Thank you to everyone who sold and purchased tickets for the May Day Raffle. Congratulations to Ms. Gill’s class (Div. 7) for selling the most raffle ticket books. They (Div. 7) are the winners of the Pizza Party. The pizza party date is to follow.

Community Events

Rick Hansen Secondary – 20th Anniversary Celebration Family and Community Events Where: Rick Hansen Secondary School 3115 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford When: Saturday, June 14, 2014 Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Events: Open House and Carnival Unlimited Kid’s pass $10.00/family includes

Drink and hot dog

6:00pm to 12:00am *Music, Food, Drinks and Dance* Tickets $15.00/person through Evenbrite or $20 at the door

*This is a licensed 19+ event. Valid photo ID required*

ALUMNI EVENTS - Thursday, June 12, 2014 ~ 6:30 pm~ Wrestling and Volleyball: then vs. Now - Friday, June 13, 2014 ~ 6:00 pm ~ men’s and Women’s Basketball: Then vs. Now - Saturday June 14, 2014 ~ 11:00am & 1:00 pm ~ Junior & Senior Football vs. Handsworth 3:00pm ~ Touch Rugby: Then vs. Now ORDER TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rick-hansen-20th-anniversary-celebration-20-years-of-awesome-tickets-11417868151

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VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR SPORTS DAY If you could “VOLUNTEER” your time (especially early morning) for “Sports Day”, please contact the office @ (604) 856-3304. Parents and students have always been super helpful getting games and larger items to the field in preparaton for the days events.

Year End Assembly Our year end assembly on June 26th will be held at 10:30 a.m.. Please plan to attend our final assembly as we say farewell to our Grade 7’s; acknowledge students receiving awards and enjoy our annual slide show. You may take your child with you after the assembly if you choose, although classroom instruction will continue until 3:18 pm. Please let classroom teachers known your intentions.

Jaden Cole – Wins big at The 45th Annual BC Elementary Track and Field Championships held May 24 - 26, 2014 in Richmond

Jaden Cole spent the weekend representing

Bradner Elementary and brought home some

hardware as proof of his outstanding performance.

Jaden placed as follows:

8th

– Hurdles

4th

– High Jump

4th

– 200 Meter

Bronze – Long Jump

Bronze – 100 Meter

Silver – shot-put

Congratulations to Jaden on a job well done!. We are very proud of you.

THE 95TH BRADNER MAY DAY FESTIVITIES WERE A HUGE SUCCESS

The PAC would like to extend their gratitude for the amazing show of support from the parents, family members, and community of Bradner for yet another amazing and successful May Day Celebration! There's no place like Bradner! Here are some of the great members of our school and community we would like to personally thank: Lynell Taylor Jordan Stinson Sharon Smit Dakota and Takara Stinson Jaylene Smit Conny Cocheran Pete Smit Tamara Arden Don Wenting Mary Grandberg Sharon Hara Manjit Dhillon Roxanne Browne Rachel Perepolkin Rosella Sawatsky Paulette Collier Matthew McMath Trent and Charlie Walby Christina Johnstone Miranda Schultz Caelan Noon-Ward Ryan McAllister Kim Wise Stacy Stinson Mt Lehman Elementary Peter Wise Judy Setchay Lynette and Mike Haladin Maria Latapi Tanya Boyd Theresa Blaise Jason Boyd Mike Braun Chrissie Bouchard Nikki Anechini Dawn Lewis Richelle Wright Aaron Lewis Kathy Maley Karen Boyd Jacob Vanderveen Carla Schellenburg Mark and Drena Hambrook Myranda Schutte Tiffany Hambrook Otter Flying Feathers 4H Club Shelly, Liberty and Mckenzie Hambrook Karl, Samantha, and Annette MacArthur Nanc

Businesses: Intercity meat packers Landmark realty Prospera Credit union Envision Financial Re Max realty Mt Lehman credit union Valley first Financial Arden Design Aldergrove credit union Bradner soccer club Bradner Community club

Dawn Lewis PAC President

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MAY DAY MEMORIES 2014