August 25, 2021
School Supply lists for Grades 1-5 are attached to this message and are posted to the Parkland Website under “School News". Creative Paks can still be ordered through their website at:
https://creativepacks.ca/collections/packs/parkland-elementary-school+
Please note: There will be a delivery charge at this point in the year and delivery is estimated to...
April 16, 2021
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
Budget 2021-22 & Three-Year Financial Plan, is a comprehensive document regarding the budget...
April 01, 2021
Please find attached a letter from District Superintendent Patricia Gartland regarding safety procedures starting Tuesday, April 6th.
March 19, 2021
A final message before the Coquitlam School District heads into Spring Break:
Spring Break Exposure Notifications
As we move into Spring Break, I want to wish everyone a restful holiday. While most staff will also be on Spring Break holidays, I will continue to provide COVID-19 notifications on behalf of Fraser...
March 03, 2021
Quick Links Parkland Elementary Home Page:
PARKLAND HOME PAGE Parkland PAC Facebook Page:
PARKLAND PAC FACEBOOK PAGEOnline Absence Reporting Form:
ABSENCE REPORTCoquitlam School District Home Page:
SD43 HOME PAGE Upcoming Dates Wednesday, March 10 th – Deadline for Purdy's Orders Wednesday, March 17 th – Second Term Reports Home Wednesday,...
February 19, 2021
Updated Daily Health Check for Students The Daily Health Check for students has been updated to reflect the new information provided by the Ministry of Education and the BCCDC. The new updated Daily Health Check information can be accessed at the following website:
K-12 Health Check (gov.bc.ca) For...
February 18, 2021
Upcoming Dates Thursday, February 18 th – Virtual February PAC Meeting – 7:00 PM Monday, February 22 nd to 25 th – Student-Led Conference Week Wednesday, February 24 th – Pink Shirt Day Thursday, February 25 th – Early Dismissal @ 1:45 PM & Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences 2:00 – 5:00 PM...
February 12, 2021
Upcoming Dates Monday, February 15 th – BC Family Day – School Not In Session Thursday, February 18 th – Virtual February PAC Meeting – 7:00 PM Monday, February 22 nd to 25 th – Student-Led Conference Week Thursday, February 25 th – Early Dismissal @ 1:45 PM & Virtual...
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 27 th to February 3 rd...
January 13, 2021
Virtual PAC Meeting – Thursday, January 21 st – 7:00 PM The PAC will be hosting the January PAC Meeting on Zoom on Thursday, January 21 st @ 7:00 PM. A link for the Zoom Meeting and the agenda will be sent out next week. Spirit Day/Jersey Day –...
January 08, 2021
Early Dismissal @ 1:45 PM and Parent-Teacher Virtual Interviews – Tomorrow, January 7 th , 2021 As a reminder, there is an early dismissal tomorrow at 1:45 PM to allow for virtual parent-teacher conferences in the afternoon. Although most scheduled spots are filled, please contact your child's teacher directly if...
December 17, 2020
Festive Friday – Pyjama Day A reminder for our final Festive Friday this Friday, we will be hosting a Pyjama Day as well as a special Virtual Trivia Assembly in the morning. Please remember, no shared snacks or treats this year – tis' the season of packing a special holiday...
December 03, 2020
Festive Friday Tomorrow – Holiday Headwear & Hat Day A reminder that students are invited to wear the most festive and fun holiday headwear or hat on Friday as we kick off our first Festive Friday in December. December PAC Newsletter Please see the attached newsletter from the PAC...
December 01, 2020
Festive Friday this Friday – Holiday Headwear & Hat Day Students are invited to wear the most festive and fun holiday headwear or hat on Friday as we kick off our first Festive Friday in December. Upcoming Fridays will include: Ugly Christmas Sweater & Festive Holiday Wear Day on Friday,...
December 01, 2020
Late in 2019 the SD43 Education Foundation was established. The purpose is to provide a more formal ability to raise funds to support initiatives to supplement our educational mandate. This includes supporting vulnerable students, mental health supports, before and after school programs, meals for those in need and scholarships and bursaries...
November 25, 2020
Last October, the District Learning Services Department created an online workshop for parents titled "Understanding Worry and How to Work with It." Due to popular demand, SD43 has offered to share this video of two of our school psychologists, Sami Du Sautoy and Janet Kidd, discussing strategies to help children and youth manage worries. On the site...
November 24, 2020
Parkland Community Update for November 24, 2020 Good Afternoon Parkland Community, A few announcements and reminders as we head into the middle of the week. Purdy's Holiday Order – Last Day to Order is Tomorrow, November 25 th Last day to order Purdy's through the Parkland PAC...
November 20, 2020
Parkland Holiday Events Guide
Although this year is going to look and sound a little different around the holiday season, we are going to be celebrating the season with a few special events: Festive Friday Theme Days Parkland will be hosting the following Festive Friday Theme Days in...
November 09, 2020
Please see the attachment for Dr. Charles Best Leadership's Bottle Drop-off Fundraiser to support the Royal Canadian Legion. Instead of it ending on November 10 th , the ending
date has been changed to November 30 th .
November 09, 2020
Remembrance Day Ceremony – Tuesday, November 10 th We will be recognizing Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 10th. The school district is hosting a virtual ceremony - all Parkland classes will be adjusting our break times so all our classes can watch and participate in the ceremony together.
...
November 09, 2020
Winter Weather Information Schools are not routinely closed due to snow or other inclement weather conditions. All schools in School District 43 (Coquitlam) will remain OPEN, if possible, during winter weather, including snowfall. However, on occasion, a district-wide or partial-district closure is required due to extreme weather. Partial-district closures...
November 04, 2020
Parkland Community Update for November 4, 2020 Good Afternoon Parkland Community, A few announcements and reminders as we head into the end of the week. Attached is the November PAC Newsletter. School Photo Ordering & Retake Day – Monday, November 9 th A reminder, all families...
October 29, 2020
Halloween 2020
Tomorrow, Friday, October 30th will be “Halloween" at Parkland. I'm resending some information I shared with families last week to be mindful of. You'll also find a parent message from the superintendent of schools attached outlining the district's expectations around Halloween. Some reminders and points to keep...
October 22, 2020
Provincial Pro-D Day – TOMORROW, Friday, October 23 rd No school for students this Friday as there is a Provincial Professional Development Day. Neufeld Farms Fundraising Ordering Opportunity As the 2020-2021 School Year is unlike any others, our school and PAC community is mindful of limiting the number of...
October 20, 2020
Early Dismissal 1:45 PM & Parent-Teacher Conferences - Tomorrow and Thursday A reminder to all our families, there are early dismissals tomorrow and Thursday (October 21 & 22) at 1:45 PM to accommodate our virtual Parent-Teacher Conference days. If you have yet to schedule a time with your child's teacher, please...
October 14, 2020
Please find the October 2020 PAC Newsletter and October PAC Meeting Agenda Attached to this announcement.
October 02, 2020
All photo orders will be done online this year - photos can be ordered at any time during the school year - please see the attachment for more details.
September 30, 2020
Photo Day – Thursday, October 8 th Mountain West Studios will be taking individual photos of each student in our gym. All established Health and Safety protocols will be followed during Photo Day. Only one learning group will be allowed in the gym at one time – so students...
September 24, 2020
PAC Meeting Tonight – 7:00 PM A reminder the September PAC Meeting will be happening from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the front Parkland parking lot – if it's raining, we will move to one of the covered areas at the back of the school. Please see the attached agenda...
September 23, 2020
Please see the attached letter from SD43 Superintendent Patricia Gartland outlining the community communication plan that will be initiated in the event of a potential COVID-19 exposure in a school.
September 21, 2020
The BC Centre of Disease Control has just revised the Daily Health Check form. You recently completed a previous version of the Daily Health Check, however the previous form has now been updated as the BC Centre for Disease Control has changed the list of symptoms and procedures that families need...
September 15, 2020
A few Tuesday updates: We had another indoor recess and lunch due to the poor air quality. The Parkland PAC have posted a Welcome Back Message to the Parkland PAC Facebook page which can be found by following this link:
PARKLAND PAC FACEBOOK PAGE. The first meeting will be on Thursday,...
September 13, 2020
I am certain the air quality has impacted your weekend activities. Please note - school will be open Monday, September 14, 2020. The School District will be following all Medical Health Officer Health and Safety Guidelines related to AIR QUALITY warnings and COVID-19. Families should check the District website in...
September 11, 2020
Hi Parkland Families, Congratulations to our school community on making it through orientation week! We are looking forward to beginning in our learning groups next week and starting our learning journey for this school year. Next steps: Your teacher will be emailing a message today welcoming your child to their learning...
September 10, 2020
Dear Parkla nd Families, A few reminders & announcements as we head into the next two days and next week: Daily Health Check Starting on Thursday, before your child comes to school, please conduct a health check using the Daily Health Check (attached) for any of the symptoms on the...
September 10, 2020
Hi Parkland Families, There have been some issues with some of our families receiving emails – in particular, Hotmail accounts have been slow to receive messages The Provincial MyEd Team, who oversees the provincial network, is aware of the issues in sending email messages to Hotmail addresses from...
August 28, 2017
Please see the following information about September Start Up
June 29, 2017
Please see the information attached.
June 29, 2017
Please see the attachment for details about the first week.
January 31, 2017
Please see attached information about these information sessions
January 10, 2017
Please see the attached flier for information about this opportunity to learn about and discuss the new curriculum.
Let's Talk.pdf
December 08, 2016
Please find attached information about the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) from Patricia Gartland our Superintendent of Schools. All Grade 4 students in BC will be involved in this assessment in the new year. Please let me know if you have any questions.
FSA Letter to Parents from Superintendent - Dec 2016.pdf...
December 06, 2016
Centennial Business Club is holding a Christmas Market this upcoming Friday, December 9th, at 570 Poirier St, Coquitlam, BC V3J 6A8 and would like to invite your student body, along with their family, to come and visit. Our event will be held after school from 3:15pm-7:30pm. We would like to ask if you...
November 10, 2016
Please see the latest newsletter by clicking on this link:
Parkland November Newsletter . This newsletter includes information about: Upcoming Events The Revised Curriculum Information about the redesign of report cards Pi of the Tiger Math Camp (for Grade 5 students)
October 23, 2016
Schools are not routinely closed due to snow or other inclement weather conditions. All schools in School District 43 (Coquitlam) will remain OPEN, if at all possible, during winter weather, including snowfall. However, on occasion, a district-wide or partial-district closure is required due to extreme weather. Partial-district closures affecting individual schools...
October 05, 2016
Please see the attached letter from Mike Bernier, Minister of Education. The ministry is seeking community feedback regarding the process for communicating student learning. The deadline for providing feedback is February 28.
September 06, 2016
Please see attached the notice sent home with students on Tuesday explaining the events of the first week.
August 30, 2016
Information about gradual entry group placement will be sent out to all Kindergarten Families on Wednesday, August 31.
May 05, 2016
May 6, 2016
Re: School Calendar Public and Partner Group Survey
Parents/Guardians and SD43 staff:
In preparation for future school years, we are asking for you feedback on our proposed calendars for the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years. Below are two links, one is to our district website that...
February 04, 2016
Please see attached information about upcoming events and a link to my new Principal's Blog post.
January 21, 2016
If your child is five years old on or before December 31, 2016 he or she is old enough to enter school in September 2016. You may defer your child’s enrolment until September 2017.
The registration days this year are February 2. 3. and 4. It is important that you register...
January 07, 2016
Please see the attached information
December 16, 2015
All Grade 4 students will be involved in the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) in the new year. Please see the attached letter from our Superintendent of Schools.
November 18, 2015
Please see the attached letter from our Superintendent of Schools regarding the placement of two non-instructional days provided by the Ministry of Education to provide in-service for teachers regarding the new curriculum.
October 28, 2015
Please read the attachment so that you are aware of the district process that is followed in the rare situation that schools need to be closed due to extreme weather situations.
October 17, 2015
Please see the attached message about Halloween Costumes from the Children of the Street Society
September 20, 2015
The District Parent Advisory Council Executive invites all District 43 parents to a Parent Advisory Council 101 Orientation session on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The evening is open to all parents, grandparents, caregivers and other stakeholders of education in the district, and we encourage those...
September 16, 2015
The attached letter is sent on behalf of Patricia Gartland, Superintendent.
September 13, 2015
Please be aware that the district email has had some difficulties for the past week. I have been able to answer emails but am concerned that some may not have made it through. If you have emailed me or any other staff over the past week and have not heard back...
September 13, 2015
I have posted a new blog post. Usually I send out an email to all families when I do this but due to email difficulties currently I have not been able to send email to the community. I will send an email out tomorrow in this regard.
Welcome Back and Class...
September 13, 2015
Students may now bring all of their school supplies.
September 08, 2015
Please see the attached letter that was sent home with all students today.
July 18, 2015
Please see the attached information. I sent out an email in July letting people know which group their child is in. If you didn't receive it or have forgotten which group your child is in for the first week please email me and I will remind you:
astrang@sd43.bc.ca ...
March 30, 2015
Please see attachment
March 30, 2015
SUMMER LEARNING 2015 ONLINE Registration Dates (6:00 a.m. Opening)
Elementary Skill Building: May 26 th
Students must have an account with our online system BEFORE registering for courses. Please visit our website and create/update your account now . To create an account you will need your child’s PEN number, which is...
March 29, 2015
Please see the attachment for details about the Public Consultation Process in Coquitlam.
January 16, 2015
Please see attachment
January 09, 2015
Kindergarten registration for September 2015 will be held throughout the district on February 3, 4, 5, 2015.
Parents should register their children at the elementary school serving their neighbourhood/ catchment. Please bring the following documents:
Proof of citizenship for parent & child (one of): birth certificate; passport; PR Card; Canadian Citizenship...
January 06, 2015
Please see the attachment for more information. I hope to see many Parkland families at this presentation. Colleen is a fantastic speaker and will help us all gain a better understanding of how to support our children in our Anxiety provoking world!!
November 17, 2014
Please consider volunteering for this wonderful Christmas Tradition at Parkland!! The volunteer form is attached to this message.
September 23, 2014
Superintendent Tom Grant issues a letter on behalf of the Board of Education welcoming everyone back. The Superintendent wishes students, parents, teachers, and staff a great year.
September 22, 2014
Please find the not sent home with our Kindergarten students and our Grade 1-5 students attached.
September 19, 2014
Please see attached the plans for the first week of school for our Kindergarten Students. We are excited to welcome our newest students to our school!!
September 19, 2014
Please see the attachment for details about our plans for the first week. We are excited to see everyone on Monday!!
August 29, 2014
Please see the attached letter from Tom Grant (Superintendent of Schools)
August 25, 2014
Please see the attached letter to Parents/Guardians and Students from Superintendent Tom Grant regarding the provincial education labour dispute and its impact on our September 2nd scheduled start of the school year.
August 18, 2014
**Please Note location change for new Kindergarten Students - meeting in the Library
Please see the attached information.
August 18, 2014
**Please Note location changes for new Kindergarten Students (now in the Library) and Students new to Parkland (Room 23)
Attached please find information about what students will be doing during the first week of school this year. I am hopeful that the current labour dispute will be resolved at the bargaining...
August 18, 2014
Lists of school supplies your child will need can be found under the "Parents" tab above or by clicking here:
Parkland School Supply Lists
August 18, 2014
If you have just moved to our neighbourhood - welcome to Parkland! To register at our school, please bring your documentation on Tuesday, Aug 26, Wedesday, Aug 27th or Thursday, Aug 28th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
For information about the documentation we need when you register please go...
June 19, 2014
Please view the attached letter from SD43 Superintendent, Tom Grant, for information on provincial exams, final marks and other updates regarding BCTF Job Action.
June 12, 2014
BCTF president, Jim Iker, has announced that BCTF members, our teachers, will be escalating their strike. There will be a “rotating strike” on Monday, June 16, 2014. On this day, teachers will be attending a study session. On Tuesday, June 17, 2104, and into the future, Mr. Iker has stated that...
June 08, 2014
The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has announced that its members will continue with rotating strike action throughout the Province of BC next week.
School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will be impacted on Friday, June 13, 2014.
Please click here for more information.
April 22, 2014
Please see the attached letter from Tom Grant (SD#43 Superintendent of Schools) regarding Teacher Job Action that begins Wednesday, April 23.
March 29, 2014
Please see the attachment for information.
March 27, 2014
Public Advisory
Coquitlam – A recent encounter with a bear has prompted the local Mounties to issue an advisory.
Read more>>>
March 27, 2014
Public Advisory
The bears are awake!
Coquitlam – A recent encounter with a bear has prompted the local Mounties to issue an advisory.
Read more>>>
January 13, 2014
If you have a three year old child please plan to attend. See attachment for more info!!
January 13, 2014
You are invited to a PARENT INFORMATION EVENING with
Miriam Miller
Thursday. February 27 th
7pm to 8:30pm
Hillcrest Middle School Gym
Miriam Miller is an educational consultant working with educators and researchers and specializes in Social / Emotional Learning. Miriam works in several research labs: Social, Emotional and Educational Development...
January 13, 2014
Please see the attached information about a parenting presentation that will be happening in our district on February 4th. I have attended a few sessions with Kevin Cameron and his message is a very important one for all of us who are raising children in today’s world. Some Parkland parents attended...
December 20, 2013
Please see attached letter.
December 15, 2013
Please see the attachment for information about the FSA. This test it to be written by our Grade 4 students.
December 08, 2013
If your child is registering to begin Kindergarten next year please visit our webpage for detailed information about registration dates:
Kindergarten Registration Information
Please understand that registration for Kindergarten during the February dates is very important so that our school can pass along important information about our Welcome to Kindergarten...
November 23, 2013
Please see the attachement for information about Extreme Weather Plans and the protocol for school closures due to extreme weather.
November 13, 2013
Join School District 43 at the upcoming Victoria Park community workshop to share your ideas and concerns for the future of a portion of Victoria Park. Children are welcome to attend.
Community Workshop #2: Victoria Park
Location: Leigh Elementary School Gymnasium, 1230 Soball Road, Coquitlam
Start Time: 11/19/2013 6:30 PM ...
November 09, 2013
Don't miss the final Safe Schools Presentation for this school year! Parents who have attended throughout the year have spoken very highly of this opportunity.
Please see attached for more information.
October 28, 2013
Please see the attached information for details.
October 27, 2013
Please see the attached letter to parents inviting them to these public consultation sessions.
School District 43 is currently facilitating a community engagement process for the Learning, Land and Neighbourhoods initiative.
The number of students enrolling in the school district is growing -- in the next decade there will...
October 13, 2013
Please see attachment for information and our calendar for dates.
October 07, 2013
Please see attachment for details.
October 05, 2013
Get creative and use your imagination to make a Halloween costume with reusable or recycled materials that creates zero waste. The top three costumes will each earn a prize and will be featured on the City’s website.
Please see the attached document for details.
September 22, 2013
7:00 - 9:00
All parents are automatically PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) members and are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings. Please see attached agenda.
September 18, 2013
Please see the attached information about a presentation being held in our district next Thursday, September 26 th . It has been set up by the School District No. 43 Safe Schools Task Force and will be the first in a series of three events sponsored by The Ministry of Education,...
September 16, 2013
Please click on the link below for a detailed explanation of how to complete the Emergency Forms:
Emergency Form Instructions
September 09, 2013
The District Parents Advisory Council (PAC) will be hosting a PAC Orientation session on Wed. September 25 from 7-9 pm in the Gallery Room at Winslow Centre. T his evening is very beneficial for PAC Executive & all parents.
September 03, 2013
Please see the attached information about the first week of school. We hope you all had a fantastic holiday and we look forward to seeing everyone again!
June 23, 2013
Last Day of School – Thursday, June 27 th
Thursday, June 27 th is the last day of school for students . Please note the format for the day:
10:30 – 11:30 ~ Year-end assembly
11:30 – Report Cards handed out to students
11:30 – Students who have provided a note...
February 10, 2013
Please see attached flier for more information and registration details.
January 27, 2013
The proposed School District #43 calendar is currently being designed. The district is looking for public input and has posted a survey here:
School Calendar Survey. The calendar will then be submitted to the Board on February 26 th for their approval during a public meeting. Following Board approval it will...
December 19, 2012
The district decision to close needs to occur by 6:30 a.m. so that families can plan and make alternate arrangements should schools be closed. While the District tries to make the best decision with the information we have the weather changes quickly for the worse or for the better.
Schools are...
December 18, 2012
The district makes decisions about weather related school closures in the morning and posts it on the district website by 6:30 AM :
School District 43 Website . Announcements are also run on various local radio stations: CKWX (1130) AM, CKNW (980) AM or CBC (690). The announcement on the...
November 09, 2011
New orders for Jan and Feb. plus two special Dec. lunches are available on the table across from the Library or you can order at www.thelunchlady.ca
June 24, 2011
Students will need to bring a bathing suit and towel for Monday, June 27th. We will be walking to the pool and back.
May 03, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
The scientist is coming to present a workshop called,
"Get Buggy". We will learn about bugs and get to see, hear, touch, and possibly smell them! We had an awesome time in March and we are REALLY excited to have them come to our classroom again.
February 22, 2011
Three students from each of the Grade 4 and 5 classes will give their speech to the rest of the Grade 3, 4 and 5 students and guest judges in the gymnasium. Parents are welcome to attend. One grade 4 student and one grade 5 student will be chosen by the...
January 25, 2011
Any alterations to this schedule will be sent home by individual teachers.
December 02, 2010
Come have some pancakes and have your picture taken with Santa Clause
October 05, 2010
In order to ensure the safety of our students, their siblings and parents, we ask that you follow the directions from our traffic safety parent-volunteers. Please avoid making u-turns on Regan Avenue and please refrain from moving the traffic cones. We also ask that you avoid parking in the staff parking...
September 13, 2010
Class lists will be posted outside the front of the school and the courtyard at 8:30 am on September 14/2010. Students need to bring their school supplies.
August 30, 2010
PARKLAND ELEMENTARY REGULAR DAILY SCHEDULE
PLEASE OPEN ATTACHMENT
July 02, 2010
Signs will be posted regarding where students report for attendance. Pre-packaged school supplies (if you ordered) will be handed out on this day.
July 02, 2010
School Supply Lists have been posted to the Parkland Website in the PARENT section.
January 27, 2010
We will have another Olympic Spirit Assembly on February 8th at 1pm
January 19, 2010
We are pleased to announce that Katherine Weatherston, Canadian Oylmpic hockey player, will be at Parkland on Feb 22nd from 11-12. She will be displaying her Olympic medals and a very motivational presentation.
January 19, 2010
Our second Olympic Spirit Assembly will take place on January 25th at 10:50 in the gym. Students will display their Olympic Banners. We will also have Olympic Torch Bearer, Bob McNary present.