Remembrance Day Ceremony Thursday, No LEGO Robotics Wed., No School Monday

Remembrance Day Ceremonies: Each year the school holds Remembrance Day Ceremonies. This year the K-4 ceremony will take place Thursday at 9:45am. The Grade 5-8 Ceremony will be held at 11:00am. Parents are welcome to attend. Please note that this ceremony is a silent one so no clapping or talking throughout please. All children will wear a Poppy. If you do not have one, your child may get one from the office. There are also donation boxes there if you wish to donate a loonie or a toonie. LEGO Robotics: Please note that class is cancelled this week! No School … Continue reading Remembrance Day Ceremony Thursday, No LEGO Robotics Wed., No School Monday

Goal Setting Conference Appointment Booking

Dear Parents, It has come to my attention that some parents are a bit confused about how the Goal Setting Conference works and when they can book with the teacher. All the necessary information, including the link to sign up, was posted on the NRP App by the school November 2. There is no separate notices being sent home. Please DOWNLOAD THE APP to find the sign up link: For Android phones:   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sia.nrps For Apple Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/norma-rose-point-school/id895615029?mt=8 Once you have the NRP App scroll down to the notice named: “Goal Setting Conferences”. There you will find instructions and the sign up link. … Continue reading Goal Setting Conference Appointment Booking

Yearbooks Now on Sale! Pre Order Now!

Preserve memories of friendships and events A yearbook is a book published annually to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school. The 2019 Norma Rose Point School Yearbook is consisted with students/staff portraits, community candids, sports, clubs, and major school events, etc. All pictures will carefully be selected by the Yearbook Committee staff and the teachers. We will make every effort to make sure that every kid will appear on the yearbook at least twice. Don’t wait to reserve the 2019 NRP Yearbook! Buy online now at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2591825/Norma-Rose-Point-School/.Yearbooks are on sale for just $25. Price will go up to $30 after … Continue reading Yearbooks Now on Sale! Pre Order Now!

Important Message about how fundraising works at NRP – Direct Appeal vs. PAC Lunch Program etc.

Dear Parents of NRP With the implementation of the new payment system by the Vancouver School Board, there has been some confusion around the Direct Appeal.  We hope this letter clarifies the current status and the plans for the future for all of our fundraising activities. First and most importantly, we would like to thank all of you who have already donated to the school`s Direct Appeal. To date parents have donated $10,035. Unfortunately this is still shy of the $25,000 goal on the NRP wishlist to pay for items such as Mathletics (for Grades 4-7), Grade 8 Online Math … Continue reading Important Message about how fundraising works at NRP – Direct Appeal vs. PAC Lunch Program etc.

Lunch Volunteers desperately needed

Dear Parents, PAC`s only true fundraiser is our optional 5 day/week lunch program. We rely on parent volunteers to help everyday in order to keep the program running. It appears that we are very short of help from next week onwards. If you are able to spare time between 11:30am-12:30pm, please consider signing up. Links are below: October 29-November 2:   https://www.volunteersignup.org/JAFB8 November 5 – 8:                 https://www.volunteersignup.org/BEE4J November 13 – 16:             https://www.volunteersignup.org/CBY8F November 19 – 23:             https://www.volunteersignup.org/8LBXT November 26 – 30:        … Continue reading Lunch Volunteers desperately needed

Staff Appreciation Lunch: A HUGE thanks to all the parents!

  Today PAC hosted the Staff Appreciation Lunch. I would like to send a huge thank you to all the amazing parents that sent food, helped set up and helped clean up at the end. There was more food there today than has been at any of our other Staff appreciation lunches. The staff all left absolutely stuffed and beaming with gratitude! Here are a few photos of all the food and festivities. Continue reading Staff Appreciation Lunch: A HUGE thanks to all the parents!

SOGI Education for Parents

  Next Thursday, Oct 25 SOGI = Sexual Orientation Gender Orientation – everyone has one, so what’s all the fuss? Come find out in a safe, inclusive environment. Facilitated by Matt Carruthers (former SOGI District Lead) and Renee Hock (VSB Diversity Mentor). We will have Cantonese and Mandarin translation services available for parents who require them. Open to all parents and caregivers of VSB students. Other Upcoming Events Friday, Oct 19 – Professional Day, no school Saturday, Oct 20 – Municipal Election Day, If you are at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least the … Continue reading SOGI Education for Parents

Staff Appreciation Lunch Monday – Volunteers needed

Thank you to all the parents who have signed up to bring food to the Staff Appreciation Lunch on Monday October 22. There are still a few spots left if anyone else wished to sign up. Just go to: https://perfectpotluck.com/YZPU7102 Please remember to label your plate, bowl or container with your name so it can get returned to you next week! To help the staff appreciation lunch run smoothly we need volunteers again for decorating, setting up the food, cleaning up, and supervising the lunchtime recess. Please sign up here: https://www.volunteersignup.org/AF8X4 The more volunteers the better.   Thank you Jody … Continue reading Staff Appreciation Lunch Monday – Volunteers needed

Staff Appreciation Lunch is 1 Week Away!

Just a reminder that PAC is hosting a Staff Appreciation Lunch on Monday October 22nd. Some parents have signed up to bring food but we are in need of many more. If you are able to participate please sign up here: https://perfectpotluck.com/YZPU7102 ​ This is our time to show our appreciation for all that the NRP staff (teachers, support staff, administration and the Supervision Aides, and Custodial staff) for all that they do to help our children. If you would like to bring something you are welcome to drop it off into the office anytime before noon on Monday. Thank … Continue reading Staff Appreciation Lunch is 1 Week Away!