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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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​Parkland Community Update for January 20, 2021

January 20, 2021

Parkland Community Update for January 20, 2021

Upcoming Dates

  • Tomorrow, January 21 – January PAC Meeting – 7:00 PM – Zoom link: Parkland January PAC Meeting
  • This Friday, January 22 – Spirit Day/Jersey Day & Virtual Energy Champions Visit with the BC Lions
  • January 27th to February 3rd – Kindergarten Registration – Registration forms will be made available this Friday on the school district website and can be submitted to the office anytime between Jan 27th and Feb 3rd to our parkland@sd43.bc.ca address.
  • Monday, February 1st – Pro-D Day – School Not In Session
  • Friday, February 5th – Cross-Catchment Opens Online at www.sd43.bc.ca
  • Wednesday, February 10th – Cross-Catchment Closes
  • Monday, February 15th – BC Family Day – School Not In Session
  • Monday, February 22nd to 25th – Student-Led Conference Week
  • Thursday, February 25th – Early Dismissal @ 1:45 PM & Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences 2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday, February 26th - Pro-D Day – School Not In Session

 

Virtual PAC Meeting – Tomorrow Evening @ 7:00 PM

The PAC will be hosting the January PAC Meeting on Zoom on tomorrow evening, Thursday, January 21st @ 7:00 PM. Please see the attached agenda for the meeting outline.

The PAC meeting can be accessed by following this link: Parkland January PAC Meeting

 

Spirit Day/Jersey Day – this upcoming Friday, January 22nd

Parkland is hosting a special Spirit Day on Friday, January 22nd where students are invited to wear sports jerseys or sports wear from their favorite team or their own community team. If your child wants to wear a shirt and represent their favorite character or colour, they are welcome to do so!

This day will coincide with our Virtual visit with the BC Lions who will be helping teach Parkland students how to be Energy Champions by safely and efficiently using energy in our everyday lives.

 

2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration

If you have a child who will be attending Kindergarten at Parkland, please be aware of the following dates and changes to the procedure:

This Friday, January 22nd – the District will be providing an online Kindergarten registration for families to complete and it will be available to download on the District website this Friday. Please visit www.sd43.bc.ca for more details.

January 27th to February 3rd – Kindergarten Registration begins – Kindergarten families can send their completed registration packages to Parkland at the following address: parkland @sd43.bc.ca

If you have any questions about to process, please contact our office at 604-939-1151 or email Ms. Winterlik at cwinterlik@sd43.bc.ca.

 

Pink Shirt Day Orders on SchoolCashOnline

In recognition of Pink Shirt Day on February 24th, Parkland is offering families an opportunity to purchase a t-shirt through SchoolCashOnline. Inspired by t-shirt designs featuring local street names, the Pink Shirt Day shirts list some key character traits we strive to build to help navigate our present world and into the future; kindness, compassion, courage, gratitude and hope. T-Shirts are available in either pink or black for $12 and are available in sizes Youth Medium to Adult XL. Ordering will be available until January 31st, 2021 with delivery to Parkland before February 24th.

Please follow this link to order: SchoolCashOnline

 

No Valentine's Day Card Distribution This Year

In following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and School District, we will not be distributing Valentine's Day cards and treats this year. Some classrooms may have a special afternoon planned for February 12th (Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday) and celebrations will follow the current protocols in place, similar to Halloween and Christmas in-class celebrations this year.

 

Reminder to complete the Daily Health Screen Check

Thank you to everyone who is continuing to perform the Daily Heath Check every morning. This is an important tool in continuing to ensure our school community is happy, healthy and safe.

The Daily Health Screen is attached to this message.

 

Secretary-Treasurer's Message to Parents re: 2021-2022 Budget Process and Stakeholder Consultation
Sent on behalf of the SD43 Secretary Treasurer:

 

Dear members of our school communities,

 

The Board of Education appreciates and recognizes your many and valuable contributions to our school communities. With that in mind, we wish to invite you to participate in the 2021-22 Budget Process. 

 

The 2021-22 Budget Process – Stakeholder Consultation Guide, is a comprehensive document regarding the budget process and includes the many way you can provide feedback to the Board of Education.

 

We invite you to share your input at our first budget meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, in advance of staff preparing the budget. Your input can help shape the budget proposal for the Board of Education to consider in April 2021. If you would like to provide input, please email budgetfeedback@sd43.bc.ca and a staff member will be happy to guide you through the process. 

New for 2021 – Virtual Meeting Procedure:
The Budget Input session will occur via ZOOM. Please be mindful of the following: 
- please ensure that your name on screen is your first and last name, as it appears on your sign-up documentation.
- we advise that there be one speaker for each presentation, for a more seamless presentation. 
- you will note that upon accessing the meeting, that you will not be able to control your microphone or camera. At the time of your presentation, SD43 staff will grant you access to control your microphone and camera, to ensure you can make your presentation. 
- access to your camera and microphone will be removed following your presentation. 

*NOTE: it would be appreciated if your camera is on for the duration of your presentation.

In addition, we welcome your attendance at any of the three stakeholder information and feedback events in April, or through email (budgetfeedback@sd43.bc.ca) or mail. 

 

Please visit the SD43 Budget website at www.sd43.bc.ca/budget to:

•       Learn about government funding and allocation;

•       Learn about the SD43 budget process;

•       Learn about Directions 2025, the School District's vision;

•       Engage in the consultation by asking questions about the budget;

•       Expect responses to your concerns and input; and

•       Contribute ideas that align with the goals and objectives from Directions 2025 on how to address the opportunities and challenges.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Yours truly,

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 43 (COQUITLAM) Board of Education

c/o Chris Nicolls, Secretary-Treasurer/CFO​

Parkland Elementary School

1563 Regan Avenue, Coquitlam BC
V3J 3B7
604.939.1151 604.937.8030 parkland@sd43.bc.ca
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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