News Archive - École Nestor Elementary School

Approved School Calendar 2019 - 2020

October 04, 2019

Approved School Calendar for 2019-2020.pdf

What is Self-Identification

September 12, 2019

What is Self-Identification doc 2019-2020 (002).pdf

Superintendent Patricia Gartland Welcomes Students and Families

September 04, 2019

SD43 Superintendent of Schools Patricia Gartland welcomes all students back to school. Read more here: Superintendent's Welcome Letter

Welcome back students and families! August 29th, 2019

August 29, 2019

Ecole Nestor Elementary School Newsletter August 29.pdf

Nestor 2019 - 2020 Calendar

June 04, 2019

Calendar for Nestor - 2019-2020.pdf

Funding Announcement for New Elementary School and Three Additions

May 10, 2019

The Province of British Columbia and the Ministry of Education today announced funding for a new elementary school in Coquitlam's Burke Mountain and three classroom additions for other School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) schools. Totaling $73.3 million, the announcement includes a new elementary school for the Sheffield-Partington area of North Coquitlam...

Fraser Health Update re: Measles

February 21, 2019

February 21, 2019
Dear Students, School Staff, and Parents,

As you have heard, there is a measles outbreak at three schools in Vancouver. Please note that this is a localized outbreak and that students who are attending schools not connected to the outbreak have not been exposed. There is no evidence of...

Measles letter to SDs and Parents - final with booking number.pdf

Welcome back to school September 2018

August 28, 2018

Welcome Back to School September 2018.doc

2018-2019 School Calendar

June 22, 2018

Calendar for Nestor - 2018-19.pdf

EARTH RANGERS COMING TO NESTOR - APRIL 26TH

April 25, 2018

We are very excited to be hosting Earth Rangers at Nestor, on Thursday, April 26th. Students will get to see four of the Earth Rangers Animal Ambassadors, including animals like Kateri the Peregrine Falcon, Gizmo the Eurasian Eagle Owl, and Quillow the Prehensile-tailed Porcupine. The Tri-City News will be joining...

School Meals Order Form - May 2018

April 16, 2018

Nestor - School Meals Order Form for May.pdf

School Meals Order Form - April

March 02, 2018

Nestor - School Meals Order Form for April.pdf

Invitation to the RULER Parent Evening Event at Nestor

February 16, 2018

RULER Parent Evening Ecole Nestor 2018.pdf

School Meals Order Form - March

February 16, 2018

Nestor - School Meals Order Form for March 2018.pdf

Ready Set Learn Events

January 22, 2018

Ready Set Learn Information.pdf

School Meals Order Form February

January 17, 2018

Nestor - School Meals Order form - February.pdf

School Meals Order for for January 2018

December 08, 2017

Nestor - School Meals Order form for January 2018.pdf

Christmas Concert Information

December 05, 2017

Christmas Concert Information.pdf

Cross Catchment Application Process Information

December 05, 2017

Cross Catchment Application Process Flyer 2018.pdf

English Kindergarten Registration Information

December 05, 2017

Kindergarten Registration Flyer 2018.pdf

Early French Immersion Kindergarten Registration Information

December 05, 2017

Early French Immersion Flyer 2018.pdf

It's Time to Talk Middle School Info Night

December 01, 2017

It's Time to Talk Middle School Info Session.pdf

School Meals Program Order Form for December

November 16, 2017

Nestor - School Meals Order Form - December.pdf

PAC Popalooza - October 27

October 26, 2017

PAC POPALOOZA - October 27.pdf

November School Meals Order Form

October 24, 2017

November 2017 School Meals Order Form.pdf

Winter Market @ Riverside Secondary

October 17, 2017

Winter Market @ Riverside Secondary.pdf

Photo Retakes Monday, October 16th

October 12, 2017

If you would like your child to have his or her photo retaken, photo retakes will take place on Monday, October 16th.

School District Internet/Connection Issues

October 06, 2017

SD43 is currently experiencing difficulty with its entire network. Emails/absence entries may not be received.

October School Meals Lunch Order Form

September 21, 2017

Nestor School Meals Order Form - October 2017.pdf

Shape of the day - Wednesday, Sept. 6

September 05, 2017

All students will report to last year's class for attendance and will then be placed into grade groupings. New students are to report to the library and then they will join in the grade groupings. Students will be dismissed from last year's class. Please check with your child at the end...

Welcome Back September 5th!

September 01, 2017

September 5th Schedule: Returning students to Nestor are to report to their last year's homeroom classroom for attendance on Tuesday, September 5th. The students will be at school for a maximum of 1/2 hour from 9:00 to 9:30. Full time attendance from 8:50 to 3:00 begins on Wednesday, September 6th. New...

Panorama photo for sale: Deadline Friday, 23

June 20, 2017

Spring group photos now available online! You can visit this link orders.photoexpressions.ca and enter our school's unique shoot key LP396VEC to view and order your spring group photos! All orders placed by June 23rd will be delivered back to the school . Orders placed after this...

School Calendar for 2017-2018 revised date

June 19, 2017

School Calendar (Schools) 2017-2018.pdf

Cops for Cancer Freezie sale: Monday, May 29 at 3:00. Price is $1 for a jumbo freezie, the sale is under the undercover area. Freezies are sold by Summit Middle School students.

May 25, 2017

School Meals Program - June

May 18, 2017

Nestor School Meals Order Form - June 2017.pdf

School Meals Program - May

April 12, 2017

Nestor School Meals Order Form - May 2017.pdf

Iride Bike Program Cancelled

March 06, 2017

Cancelled due to weather.

Iride Bike Program Cancelled.pdf

School Meals Program - April Order Form

March 06, 2017

Nestor School Meals Order Form - April 2017.pdf

March School Meals Order Form

February 21, 2017

Nestor Order Form for March School Meals Program.pdf

After school activities

February 02, 2017

Please check out this attached flyer and also the MORESPORTS activity button found on this page.

Kateslem Mini flyer Nestor.docx

Early Dismissal for Student-led Conferences is Wednesday, Feb. 1. Dismissal is 2:00 p.m.

January 26, 2017

Focus Day is Monday, Jan. 30: school is closed for students.

January 26, 2017

School Meals Order Form - February 2017

January 16, 2017

Nestor School Meals Order Form - February 2017.pdf

Nestor Newsletter 4 - January 13th

January 13, 2017

Nestor Newsletter 4 (can also be found under Publications in the top bar tab)

Newsletter 4 - January 2017.pdf

Documentation Required for Registration

January 03, 2017

Funding Eligiblity Checklist January 3 2017.pdf

English Kindergarten Registration

January 03, 2017

Kindergarten Registration Ad 2017.pdf

French Immersion registration information for Fall 2017. TIME SENSITIVE

December 11, 2016

French Immersion Ad 2017.pdf

Winter Weather reminder

December 07, 2016

The weather forecast for tomorrow afternoon through Friday is for snow. Please remember to check the district website or our school site for information about school closures. Any decision about closing the schools will be made by 6:30 a.m. and will be on the website. While we realize this may cause some inconvenience, we appreciate...

Foundation Skills Assessment 2017 information for Grade 4 families only: Important letter attached

December 07, 2016

FSA Letter to Parents from Superintendent - Dec 2016.pdf

Nestor January School Meals Order Form

December 07, 2016

Nestor School Meals Order Form - January 2017.pdf

Letter from Ministry of Education regarding Curriculum timelines and FSA testing

November 29, 2016

191851 Parent Letter_Curriculum Timeline.docx

Nestor Newsletter 3 - November 2016

November 25, 2016

Nestor Newsletter 3 - November 2016 (2).pdf

School Meals Order Form - December

November 15, 2016

Nestor School Meals Order Form - December 2016.pdf

Letter to parents from School District 43 regarding Hallowe'en

October 23, 2016

A Message to Parents re Halloween October 2016.docx

School Meals Order Form - November

October 17, 2016

Nestor School Meals Order Form - November 2016.pdf

Important letter from Minister of Education

October 06, 2016

190783_190784 Attachment - Parent Engagement Letter Sept27.docx

Individual Class Photographs Information

September 15, 2016

School Meals Program for October Order Form

September 14, 2016

Nestor Order Form for October School Meals Program.doc

Important Letter from Superintendent Gartland regarding Tobacco and Vapour products

September 07, 2016

New Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act ltr to Parents.docx

ADHD presentation information

September 07, 2016

ADHD Workshop.docx

Theatrix Lunchbox Theatre

September 07, 2016

LUNCHBOX FLIER GRINCH NESTOR - FALL 2016.pdf

Meals Program for September 2016

June 27, 2016

September 2016.pdf

After-school programs for Winter 2017: Kateslem

June 22, 2016

The program is now open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact Karen for availability and pricing.

Kateslem Mini flyer Nestor.docx

Career Dress-up day is Thursday, June 23!

June 22, 2016

Whole School Panorama Photos are available for ordering. The price is 10$. .

June 09, 2016

Cash or cheques payable to Photo Express.

Volunteer Appreciation Social Invitation

June 01, 2016

Parent Appreciation Tea 2016.doc

Fort McMurray support event: toonie drive starts soon!

May 17, 2016

Fort McMurray Campaign.pdf

June School Meals Order Form

May 17, 2016

Nestor - June School Meals Order Form.pdf

Class and Panorama Photos are Wednesday morning, May 4 .

May 03, 2016

School Supply Order Forms 2016-17 under Parents Tab -School Supplies

May 03, 2016

PAC Fun Fair is coming soon: May 6!

April 27, 2016

Fun Fair Flyer.msg

Emergency Prep notice from Asst Superintendent Zambrano

March 10, 2016

Letter to Parents - Emergency Prep and Student Release.pdf

April School Meals Order Form

March 07, 2016

Nestor - April School Meals Order Form.pdf

PRO-D day is Friday, February 19. All schools are closed to students.

February 18, 2016

School Meals Program Order Form - March 2016

February 17, 2016

Nestor - March School Meals Order Form.pdf

Book Fair Week is here!

February 14, 2016

School Fees information is here.

February 10, 2016

School Fees

We are introducing a new online payment system that will allow you to view and pay you child’s student fees safely and conveniently online starting in January. We encourage you to register your account online now! Here’s how to get started: Go to https://sd43.schoolcashonline.com Click...

DPAC presentation for parents about social medial

February 10, 2016

Social Media flyer.pdf

Ready, Set, Learn! Wednesday, Feb, 10 @ Coquitlam River Elementary fron 12:30-3

February 05, 2016

This activity is free and is for children ages 3-5

Tuesday, Feb. 9: School is closed for students: Curriculum Implementation Day

February 05, 2016

Family Day is Monday, Feb. 8: School is closed!

February 05, 2016

Pro-D day is Friday, Jan. 29. School is closed for students.

January 21, 2016

Global Perspectives 2016

January 20, 2016

Global Perspectives 2016.pdf

School Meals Order Form for February 2016

January 19, 2016

School Meals Order Form for February 2016.pdf

Pink Shirt Sales to Support Grade 5 events Deadline Monday!

January 15, 2016

Please note the Deadline for the $10 Pink Shirt is Monday, January 18. Money will be collected in the morning right after the announcements. Your support is appreciated!

Program registration information revised (time sensitive)

January 12, 2016

Registration Summary Info Page 2016-2017.pdf

Vancouver Sun Fun Run 2016

January 11, 2016

We have a team "Ecole Nestor Elementary" is our team name in the Youth Challenge department! Please consider joining this fun event!

Joining a Team 2016.pdf

Evergreen Cultural Centre programs for Winter. Earlybird discount!

January 05, 2016

Spring Break Arts Camps at the Evergreen Cultural Centre After a long cold, wet winter up jumps spring with these week-long programs that will fire your imagination as you explore new creative worlds. Join us for camps like Kids on Stage, or blast off for The Worlds of Galaxies Far, Far,...

PAC Munchalunch FAQ

January 04, 2016

Parent Munch FAQ.pdf

Grade 5 Bottle Drive on Wednesday, Jan. 6!

December 30, 2015

Dear Nestor families, The Gr.5’s are raising money for memory books, end of the year field trip and grad celebrations. Their Bottle Drive has begun and will run until May. All you need to do to support them is take your recyclables items (bottles, pop, cans, juice boxes etc) to: BIGGAR...

Letter for GR. 4 parents from Superintendent Gartland: re FSA exams

December 16, 2015

FSA 2016 Letter from Supt - Dec 2015.pdf

School Cash Online - How To Instructions

December 16, 2015

School Cash Online How To Instructions.pdf

Moresports On-Line Registration

December 16, 2015

Moresports On-Lin Registration Instructions.pdf

French Program Information

December 15, 2015

French Program Information.pdf

PAC Munchalunch Information

December 15, 2015

Welcome to Munchalunch - Information.pdf

French Immersion Registration Ad 2016

December 14, 2015

French Immersion Ad 2016.pdf

Kindergarten Registration Ad 2016

December 14, 2015

School Registration Ad 2016.pdf

Christmas Craft Fair December 11 - Reminder!

December 10, 2015

Chirstmas Craft Fair Reminder December 11.pdf

Safety Procedure Update

December 10, 2015

Safety Procedure Update.pdf

Professional Development Day Date Change in January, 2016

December 08, 2015

Professional Development Day Date Change in January 2016.pdf

School Daily Meals Order Form for January 2016

December 07, 2015

Nestor - January 2016 School Meals Order Form.pdf

PAC superCraft sale day is coming Friday, Dec. 11! more info out soon!

December 06, 2015

Many thanks to the parents who volunteered on PAC Pj day! We had a great time and it was well appreciated by all of the cozy students! We want to thank everyone who donated to the Fireman's fund as well; we will present the boots to them at the assembly

December 06, 2015

Late French Immersion Information Meeting

November 27, 2015

Late French Immersion Information Meeting.pdf

Christmas Concert Dates and Casts!

November 25, 2015

Christmas Concert Dates and Casts.pdf

Theatrix program information: PAC fundraiser: Fee information attached

November 24, 2015

LUNCHBOX FLIER - NESTOR - LITTLE MERMAID - WINTER 2016.pdf

Letter from Superintendent Gartland regarding two non-instructional days this year

November 19, 2015

Superintendent's Letter to Parents re Two Non-Instructional Days.pdf

School Daily Meals Program Order Form for December

November 13, 2015

School Meals Order Form for December 2015.pdf

Our Remembrance Day Assembly will be Tuesday, November 10: 10:50 start. All are welcome.

November 07, 2015

Three cheers for our parent volunteers! We had a fabulous time at Hallowe'en relays and activities. We appreciate your help in class and also with special events!

October 28, 2015

School Meals Daily Program for November

October 19, 2015

School Meals Order Form for November 2015.pdf

Friday, November 20 all Coquitlam schools are closed for the day. Please advise all daycare providers

October 09, 2015

Friday, November 20: Schools are not in session. There is no school for students.

October 09, 2015

Free event for Families at Poirier Pool!

October 09, 2015

Synchronized Swimming Try It For Free! When: Saturday October 17 th . 2:00pm – 3:30pm Where: Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex Who: Open to Grades 3 – 12 What: Bring your swimsuit and be ready to try new things

PAC Popalooza is Friday, Oct. 9 at 3:00! Popcorn and Iced Tea for all!

October 06, 2015

Fun PAC events!

October 01, 2015

Great News from the hard working PAC! PAC Power Lunches are now open for ordering online through MunchaLunch.com. Orders & payments for October’s Pizza lunch are do by Monday @ 9am. Please note that ever-popular Popaluza returns to Nestor on Fri. Oct. 9 @ 3pm at the back of the school....

MunchALunch program information is here!

September 29, 2015

Nestor PAC Hot lunch program information is attached here. This is also found on the Parents/PAC part of the website.

Copy of Parent Munch FAQ.pdf

Elementary Bag Lunch program for October! more info & order form here!

September 18, 2015

October 2015.pdf

Parent workshop!

September 17, 2015

Fall 2015 ParentCaregivers' Circle Flyer (1).docx

Parent e-forms are now live!!

September 17, 2015

Please check our school website home page. The District permission forms are found behind the Big Green Button! If your child is absent or late, please use the Absence button and we will get the message quickly. It works very well when you have been up all night with a sick...

Fun neighbourhood event~Oct. 4~ Firefighter Pancake Breakfast for Breast Cancer!

September 15, 2015

firefighters breakfast.docx

Welcome Back to School letter from our Superintendent

September 15, 2015

Superintendent's Welcome Back Letter 2015.pdf

Class Placement will be posted Monday, September 14th!

September 11, 2015

Notice re Class Placement.pdf

September 8th School Startup Information!

September 04, 2015

September 8th - School Start-up Information to Parents.pdf

New Kindergarten Parent Information - English

September 04, 2015

New Kindergarten Parent Information English.pdf

New Kindergarten Parent Information - French Immersion

September 04, 2015

New Kindergarten Parent Information French Imemersion 2015.pdf

2015-16 School Supplies now under "Parents Tab" at the top

June 17, 2015

Calendar for the 2015-2016 School Year

June 17, 2015

Calendar for Nestor - 2015-16.pdf

Documents required for Kindergarten Registration

January 28, 2015

Document Checklist for Registration 2015.pdf

Announcement from the Superintendent

January 16, 2015

Superintendent's Message 2015.pdf

Students do not attend school Monday & Tuesday (Nov 10-11)

November 07, 2014

Parent E-Forms Up and Runnng!

October 21, 2014

Letter for Parents eforms 2014-15.pdf

Kindergarten Registration

November 29, 2013

French Kindergaraten Registration for September 2014 is on-line - January 16 @ 9:00 a.m.(www.sd43.bc.ca) English Kindergarten Registration for September 2014 is at the school office on February 4 - 6 from 9:30 to 3:00 daily.

Power Restored

September 16, 2013

Power at the school has been restored.

Nestor Fun Fair!

April 20, 2013

Mark your calendars for May 3!

World Education Games... practice sessions are on!

February 09, 2013

This is a fantastic yearly project (Literacy, Math, Science) involving students from ALL over the world, competing in live-time on the internet! Practice sessions have begun. All students in Grades 1 to 5 should have passwords in their planners.

Nestor Newsletter #2 is now available under "About Nestor" - Newsletters!

October 18, 2012

Coquitlam Summer Camps!

June 06, 2012

Check out the safe and fun summer camps in Coquitlam! Coquitlam is "High Five" certified, which means our children's programs meet the highest national standards for quality! www.coquitlam.ca/summercamps

Summer Learning 2012

April 30, 2012

Grades 1-5 July 10 to 27
Registration begins June 5 www.summerlearningcoquitlam.ca ...

Vote on Facebook for a Jan Brett visit!

February 18, 2012

If you are a Facebook user, PLEASE help Nestor win the contest to have beloved author/illustrator, Jan Brett, visit our school! Go to www.janbrett.com choose the link "vote" and open your facebook account, go to the left side of Jan Brett's facebook page and choose "contest entry form", fill in your...

Community_School_Summer_Camp_2011[1].pdf

Iranian Educators Family Workshop

May 06, 2011

A five week program is being offered, starting May 11. (See attachment.)

Parenting_-_Iranian_Educators_Society[1].pdf