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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)
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Event Archive

Connect to Kindergarten

May 08, 2024 01:15 PM

1:15 PM

- 2:30 PM

​2024-25 Kindergarten students and their families attend this program to meet some of the teachers and to learn about Kindergarten. 2023-24 Kindergarten Students are dismissed at 12:40 on this day.

Victoria Day (No School)

May 20, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Track and Field

May 23, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 3:00 PM

PAC Carnival

May 24, 2024 03:00 PM

3:00 PM

- 6:00 PM

Parent Appreciation Event

May 28, 2024 01:30 PM

1:30 PM

- 2:30 PM

​Parents are welcome to attend. The students and staff at Alderson have planned a special program to show their gratitude to our families for their support throughout the school year.

Pro D Day (School-Based)

Jun 03, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​School is closed for students

Sports Day

Jun 05, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 2:50 PM

School Picnic

Jun 12, 2024 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

- 2:50 PM

​Please consider volunteering to walk with your child's class. This trip is reliant on parents to assist with supervision.

Last day of school for all students

Jun 27, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Administrative Day

Jun 28, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

First Day of School - Grade 1-5 students

Sep 03, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 9:30 AM

​· Returning Grade 1 to Grade 5 students attend school from 9:00-9:30. Please have your child return to their classroom from last year. · New Grade 1 to Grade 5 students attend school from 9:00-9:30. Please have your child come to the front doors of the school. They will...

First Day of School - New Kindergarten Students

Sep 03, 2024 09:45 AM

9:45 AM

- 10:15 AM

​ New Kindergarten Students attend from 9:45-10:15 in the school gym. ​ 

Kindergarten Students follow their Gradual Entry Schedule

Sep 04, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Grade 1-5 Students begin attending Full Time

Sep 04, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 3:50 PM

Breakfast Program Begins!!

Sep 11, 2024 08:30 AM

8:30 AM

- 8:50 AM

​We are so fortunate at Alderson to have a breakfast program. Our program is funded by Breakfast Clubs of Canada. This program is intended to be a place for our community to gather and we encourage our entire community to come out. Breakfast will begin being served on  Wednesday, September...

Individual Photo Day

Sep 13, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Terry Fox Run

Sep 19, 2024 02:00 PM

2:00 PM

- 2:30 PM

​We will be having an assembly at 11:00 and the run will happen at about 2:00. More information about fundraising for this important cause will be posted here when it becomes available. 

Meet the Teacher Event

Sep 19, 2024 03:00 PM

3:00 PM

- 4:00 PM

​Your child can take you to see their new classroom.

PAC School Picnic

Sep 19, 2024 03:30 PM

3:30 PM

- 4:30 PM

​Thanks to our PAC for providing a fun family Picnic to kick off the school year!!

Pro D Day (No School)

Sep 20, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Orange Shirt Day &Truth & Reconciliation Assembly

Sep 27, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​Please encourage your child to wear an orange shirt if they have one. If they don't they are also able wear anything orange if they wish.

Truth and Reconciliation Day (No School)

Sep 30, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Photo Orders Due to Photo Expressions

Oct 01, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

The photo ordering deadline is Tuesday, October 1st for the earliest delivery. Any orders placed after this will be delivered back with the retake photo orders end of October. Please remind your families of this upcoming deadline. If any families have lost their Express Proof access code they can...

Photo Retakes

Oct 07, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 10:00 AM

​If you would like your child to have a retake please send them to school with the card​ they sent your child home with on Photo day. Please make a note on the card that you want your child's photo taken again. You can also email your child's teacher...

Thanksgiving Day

Oct 14, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Early Dismissal for Parent Meetings

Oct 23, 2024 01:50 PM

1:50 PM

- 2:50 PM

​Students will be dismissed at 1:50 on this day to make time for teachers to meet with parents. Each teacher will send information to their families to let you know how the format of these meetings, and to sign up for a time. This is an opportunity for you...

Early Dismissal for Parent Meetings

Oct 24, 2024 01:50 PM

1:50 PM

- 2:50 PM

​Students will be dismissed at 1:50 on this day to make time for teachers to meet with parents. Each teacher will send information to their families to let you know how the format of these meetings, and to sign up for a time. This is an opportunity for you...

Pro D Day

Oct 25, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Last day to order PAC Spirit Wear!!

Oct 25, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​EXTENDED!! Alderson Elementary School PAC Spirit Wear – Fall 2024 Orders!! Ordering information can be found on our website by clicking the link below: PAC Initiatives The order deadline is Tuesday October 22nd – No Late orders will be accepted​

Cycling Lessons

Oct 30, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 3:00 PM

Bike Safety Program Divisions 1-4 will be involved in a 2-session Safe Cycling program in school through HUB Cycling. This program will provide your child with the skills to bike to school and around the neighbourhood safely. The program instructors are Bike Right certified and are highly trained to...

Halloween

Oct 31, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 2:50 PM

Halloween Students are encouraged to wear their costumes to school on Halloween. All costumes must be appropriate for school. Please ensure that your child's costume does not include parts that would be frightening or gory for our young students (ie: no weapons, blood, or other gory makeup). Costumes must...

Pajama Day

Nov 01, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​ For students in Divisions 1,2,3, and 4 please ensure that their pajamas are ok for cycling (rain or shine) and that they bring along foot gear that is appropriate for cycling.​

Cycling Lessons

Nov 01, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 3:00 PM

Bike Safety Program Divisions 1-4 will be involved in a 2-session Safe Cycling program in school through HUB Cycling. This program will provide your child with the skills to bike to school and around the neighbourhood safely. The program instructors are Bike Right certified and are highly trained to...

Cyber Safety Parent Information Night

Nov 07, 2024 06:15 PM

6:15 PM

- 8:00 PM

Our families are invited to attend this session with Rochester families. In this session Carol Todd and Shaunna Martin (coordinators from Coquitlam's Learning Services department) will be facilitating an information night about Cyber Safety. This is such an important topic for all families of students in K-5 as their...

PAC Movie & Pizza Night!!

Nov 08, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Please click here to find out how to participate in this event: Movie Night Flyer.pdf

Remembrance Day Assembly

Nov 08, 2024 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

- 12:00 PM

​Families are welcome to attend if they wish.

Remembrance Day

Nov 11, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Order Deadline - Purdy's Fundraiser

Nov 18, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​Purdy's Fundraiser Please see the flier at the end of this newsletter for more information about how to order. All money raised from this fundraiser goes to Grade 5 year end celebrations. To order click here: Alderson PAC Initiatives​ ORDER DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 18, 2024

PAC Meeting

Nov 18, 2024 06:00 PM

6:00 PM

- 8:00 PM

​All parents are welcome!

Alderson Volleyball Tournament

Dec 05, 2024 03:00 PM

3:00 PM

- 6:00 PM

​This is only open to Volleyball players and their families. Other students and former students cannot attend due to a lack of space to accommodate them.

Winter Concert

Dec 17, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

The staff and students have been very busy preparing for the Winter Concert this Tuesday, December 17 th from 1:30-2:30 . Don't miss it!! We look forward to seeing you all there!! Concert admission is a Toonie as a donation to Share to support families during the holiday season!!...

Learning Updates Posted to MyEd Family Portal

Dec 18, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​Find your child's Learning Update here:  MyEd Family Portal​ Remember that when you log in your user name is your email address with 43- ahead of it: ie: 43-youremailaddress.​

Dress in Festive Clothing!!

Dec 19, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​ On Thursday, December 19 our Grade 5 leadership club has invited all students to wear “festive clothing". Children are welcome to dress in clothing that they might wear to a family celebration at this time of year. This clothing may relate to Christmas or another cultural celebration your...

Last day of school before winter vacation

Dec 20, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Pancake Breakfast & Pajama Day

Dec 20, 2024 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 10:00 AM

​Thanks to our PAC for providing breakfast for everyone!! All classes will attend this event with their teacher at 9:00.

Winter Vacation (Dec 23-Jan 3)

Dec 23, 2024 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:55 PM

Schools re-open after winter vacation

Jan 06, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Programs of Choice (Early and Late French Immersion, Montessori and Late Montessori and Mandarin Bilingual) Applications

Jan 09, 2025 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 4:00 PM

​Programs of Choice (Early and Late French Immersion, Montessori and Late Montessori and Mandarin Bilingual) Application Dates: On-Line Applications open Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 9am. On-Line Applications close Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4pm.

PAC Meeting

Jan 20, 2025 06:00 PM

6:00 PM

- 7:30 PM

​All parents are welcome!!

Pro D Day

Feb 03, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Kindergarten Registration

Feb 04, 2025 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 10:00 AM

​For children born in 2020. You can complete a registration online. Please go here to find out what documents are required for registration:  Coquitlam Registration Package ​

Early Dismissal for Student-Led Conferences

Feb 05, 2025 01:50 PM

1:50 PM

- 2:50 PM

​Teachers will contact you to let you know what the format and time of these conferences will be in their classroom.

Early Dismissal for Student-Led Conferences

Feb 06, 2025 01:50 PM

1:50 PM

- 2:50 PM

​Teachers will contact you to let you know what the format and time of these conferences will be in their classroom.

Multicultural Clothing Day!

Feb 10, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​Children are encouraged to wear clothing that represents their culture.

School Assembly

Feb 10, 2025 11:20 AM

11:20 AM

- 12:00 PM

​Parents are always welcome at assemblies if they wish to attend.

Book Fair

Feb 12, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​Children can shop at the book fair to purchase some books. There are two opportunities to shop on February 12th and 13 th: ​Lunch Hour  - they can visit if you have sent them to school with money to spend.  Dismissal until 3:45 - you can shop with them

Book Fair

Feb 13, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​Children can shop at the book fair to purchase some books. There are two opportunities to shop on February 12th and 13 th: ​Lunch Hour  - they can visit if you have sent them to school with money to spend.  Dismissal until 3:45 - you can shop with them

BC Family Day (No School)

Feb 17, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Pink Shirt Day Assembly

Feb 26, 2025 11:20 AM

11:20 AM

- 12:00 PM

​ Parents are always welcome at assemblies if they wish to attend. ​

Pro D Day (No School)

Feb 28, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

The Young Actor's Project

Mar 03, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​From March 3 rd to March 13 th Alderson students will be participating in drama lessons with the Young Actors Project! Each class will have three acting lessons to develop skills of expression, communication, and cooperation. Their participation will develop the confidence to creatively express themselves in front of...

POSTPONED: PAC Family Dance & Pizza Night

Mar 07, 2025 05:30 PM

5:30 PM

- 7:30 PM

Unfortunately the DJ had a medical emergency and is not able to attend tomorrow night!  We sincerely apologize for this sudden cancellation.  All orders will be moved to the new date: May 2, 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Alderson PAC: ...

The Young Actor's Project

Mar 10, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​From March 3 rd to March 13 th Alderson students will be participating in drama lessons with the Young Actors Project! Each class will have three acting lessons to develop skills of expression, communication, and cooperation. Their participation will develop the confidence to creatively express themselves in front of...

Learning Updates posted to MyEd BC

Mar 12, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​​Find your child's Learning Update here:  MyEd Family Portal​ Remember that when you log in your user name is your email address with 43- ahead of it: ie: 43-youremailaddress.

Basketball Tournament

Mar 13, 2025 03:00 PM

3:00 PM

- 5:30 PM

​This event is only for basketball players. Other students and former students cannot attend due to a lack of space to accommodate. Families of players are welcome to come to watch the games.

Last day of school before spring vacation

Mar 14, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Theme Day - Wear Green!!

Mar 14, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

School Assembly

Mar 14, 2025 09:40 AM

9:40 AM

- 10:20 AM

​ Parents are always welcome at assemblies if they wish to attend. ​

Spring Vacation (Mar 17-28)

Mar 17, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:55 PM

Gymnastics

Apr 01, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​During the month of April students participate in gymnastics during their PE time. Please make sure your child wears clothing that will be comfortable for climbing and tumbling activities.

PAC Meeting

Apr 15, 2025 06:30 PM

6:30 PM

- 7:30 PM

Como Lake Relays

Apr 17, 2025 03:00 PM

3:00 PM

- 5:00 PM

​More information about this event will be posted here as it becomes available​​

Good Friday (No School)

Apr 18, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Easter Monday (No School)

Apr 21, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Munch & Meet Kindergarten Connection

Apr 23, 2025 09:15 AM

9:15 AM

- 9:45 AM

​This is an event for students and their parents who have registered for Kindergarten for September 2025

Pro D Day (No School)

Apr 25, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

School Assembly

Apr 28, 2025 11:20 AM

11:20 AM

- 12:00 PM

PAC Family Dance Night

May 02, 2025 05:30 PM

5:30 PM

- 7:30 PM

​More information about this event will be sent out and posted here closer to the date.

Connect to Kindergarten

May 07, 2025 01:00 PM

1:00 PM

- 2:30 PM

​All current Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 12:40. New Kindergarten students who will begin in September 2025 come to school from 1:00-2:30.

School Assembly

May 12, 2025 11:20 AM

11:20 AM

- 12:00 PM

​ Parents are always welcome at assemblies if they wish to attend. ​

Victoria Day (No School)

May 19, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Track & Field

May 23, 2025 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 3:00 PM

​More information about this event will be posted here as it becomes available.

Alderson Carnival!!

May 23, 2025 03:00 PM

3:00 PM

- 6:00 PM

Thanks to the PAC for all of their efforts to run these events. Please let them know if you are able to assist.​More details will be posted here closer to the date.

Parent Appreciation Event

May 27, 2025 01:45 PM

1:45 PM

- 2:45 PM

​More info will be posted here closer to the date

Pro D Day

Jun 02, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​School is closed for students

School Assembly

Jun 09, 2025 11:20 AM

11:20 AM

- 12:00 PM

​ Parents are always welcome at assemblies if they wish to attend. ​

Sports Day

Jun 11, 2025 09:00 AM

9:00 AM

- 2:50 PM

​More details will be posted here closer to the date.

School Picnic

Jun 18, 2025 10:00 AM

10:00 AM

- 2:50 PM

​More details will be posted here closer to the date.

Learning Updates Posted to MyEd Family Portal

Jun 23, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​​Find your child's Learning Update here:  MyEd Family Portal​ Remember that when you log in your user name is your email address with 43- ahead of it: ie: 43-youremailaddress.

Grade 5 Leaving Assembly

Jun 24, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

​Exact time and details to be shared closer to the date. Grade 5 families are encouraged to attend. Unfortunately we will not have space for other families to attend this assembly.

Last day for all students

Jun 26, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Administrative Day

Jun 27, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

First Day of School Year 2025-26

Sep 02, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Pro D Day (No School)

Sep 19, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Thanksgiving Day

Oct 13, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Pro D Day

Oct 24, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Remembrance Day

Nov 11, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Last day of school before winter vacation

Dec 19, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Winter Vacation (Dec 22-Jan 2)

Dec 22, 2025 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:55 PM

Schools re-open after winter vacation

Jan 05, 2026 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

BC Family Day

Feb 16, 2026 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Pro D Day

Feb 27, 2026 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Last day of school before spring vacation

Mar 13, 2026 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Spring Vacation (Mar 16-27)

Mar 16, 2026 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Schools re-open after Spring Break

Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Good Friday (No School)

Apr 03, 2026 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Easter Monday

Apr 06, 2026 12:00 AM

12:00 AM

- 11:59 PM

Alderson Elementary School

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