BAKE SALE – Tuesday and Wednesday for Robotics Team
The robotics team from “Forces of Atlantis” from NRP will be hosting a bake sale this Tuesday andWednesday. They will be the ONLY Canadian team at the FIRST LEGO League Open International in Tallinn, Estonia this June 2018. This is an amazing opportunity for our NRP team to compete at an international level with 100 teams from all over the world. All the funds collected from the bake sales will go to help the team cover flights, registration and lodging for the trip. Please send in loonies and toonies so the kids can purchase baked goods. Continue reading BAKE SALE – Tuesday and Wednesday for Robotics Team
Final Parent Reading Group – May 25
Are you interested in exploring the vast world of children’s literature with other parents? Our Parent Reading Group will sample books that parents can enjoy reading on their own and with their child(ren). Each session will feature discussion of 1 to 3 books suitable for a range of reading levels. Our final Parent Reading Group session is scheduled on Friday, May 25 (9:00 – 10:00 AM, NRP Learning Commons. Theme: Children’s Fantasy Books and Recent Film Adaptations Suggested readings (copies of all the suggested readings are set aside in our Parent Reading Group box, located on the bottom shelf of the Professional resources closet of the school library): … Continue reading Final Parent Reading Group – May 25
All about Spring Fair – Part 2
With only 1 day left, here is some important information about the Spring Fair on Friday, May 11. Visitor Parking Lot closure from 12pm The visitor parking lot on Osoyoos Crescent will be closed for Food Trucks on Friday, please walk or bike to the Fair. Ortona Road won’t be affected for pick up, however, please do not leave your vehicle unattended. Silent Auction at the Spring Fair: what you need to know We’ve collected some fantastic donations for our Silent Auction. Highlights include summer camp registrations, Whitecaps tickets, a robot, concert tickets at the Chan Centre, framed prints from the … Continue reading All about Spring Fair – Part 2
May PAC Meeting rescheduled to May 15
The May PAC Meeting has been rescheduled from May 8 to May 15. Please find the draft Meeting Minutes of April PAC Meeting. Continue reading May PAC Meeting rescheduled to May 15
Revised – Pro-D Day Camp with NRP Robotics Team
ProD Day Camp on May 18 at University Chapel Pro-D Day Camp at University Chapel – May 18 Fundraising Event: Description: At our Pro-D Day camps we combine various activities to keep students learning while having fun. The May 18th Pro-D Day camp will consist of the following elements: LEGO® Robotics – Grades K and 2 get to build and program to their heart’s content – Grades 3 and up engage in games, races, sumo battles using LEGO® Mindstorms. Brain / Logic Games – riddles, mazes, cryptograms and memory teasers presented in a fun way for all grades Math Challenges – engaging activities to get each … Continue reading Revised – Pro-D Day Camp with NRP Robotics Team
Spring Fair Tickets go on pre-sale TOMORROW!
Starting this week, we will be pre-selling tickets for the Fair. Ticket booth will be open from Monday to Thursday at 8:30-9:00am, lunch time 12:00-1:00pm and 2:30-3:15pm in the main foyer. Tickets will also be sold throughout the Fair. Ticket price: $1/ticket or $10/15 tickets. Tickets can be used for activities, games and snack bars. We want to thank all the parents who have signed up to help at the Fair on Friday. We are still in need of help between 3pm and 8pm. You would be helping to monitor one of the game stations or clean up afterwards. If you can … Continue reading Spring Fair Tickets go on pre-sale TOMORROW!
Adjudicators needed for NRP Heritage Fair – Wednesday May 09
The Grade 4 and 5 students have been working hard on their individual projects for the NRP Heritage Fair, which will take place Wednesday, May 9, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The program relies on volunteer adjudicators (judges) to evaluate the student projects. What’s involved? The time commitment can be the entire day (9 AM – 3 PM) or half a day (morning or afternoon). The coordinator, Janet Morley, will provide more instructions the day of the event. It’s not a problem if you’re a parent for one of the participating students, you just don’t evaluate your own child of course. No experience … Continue reading Adjudicators needed for NRP Heritage Fair – Wednesday May 09
Volunteer needed for Spring Fair
Dear Parents/Guardians, Thank you for those who have already signed up to volunteer on Spring Fair day. We are still looking for volunteers who can spare one or two hours to help managing the activity/game stations and clean up after the event. Please click here to signup. If you have difficulty using the online signup system, we have set up a volunteer signup table in the lobby, please write your name, availability and email on the signup sheet. Alternately, you can email rosepointpac@gmail.com with your name and preferred time slots (3pm – 8pm); we will contact you with all the details before … Continue reading Volunteer needed for Spring Fair
Earthquake Drill Today @ 2pm
Today at 2:00pm, NRP will be participating in “The Big One”, a provincial earthquake drill. Please note that, during the drill, the school will not be accessible to anyone. Parents and guardians, please do not enter the school until 3:00pm, when the earthquake drill is done. If you need to pick up your child early to appointments, please report to the school before 2pm. Thank you for your co-operation! 地震演习- 2pm 今天下午2点钟，NRP将参与“大地震”（The Big One），一场省级地震演习。请注意，在演习期间，任何人不得进入学校。直到下午3点演习结束后，家长和监护人才可以进入学校。如果您需要提前把孩子接出来，请在下午2点前到校办公室登记。 感谢您的合作！ Continue reading Earthquake Drill Today @ 2pm
Please consider completing the survey – 2018/19 VSB Budget
VSB Budget process The VSB has adopted a new budget process that includes surveying parents for feedback. A preliminary draft budget has already been shared at a VSB meeting earlier this month. Concerns have been raised that the budget reduces the number of non-enrolling teachers at the VSB, meaning less librarians and counsellors across the district. More information from the VSB is available here. The note about reduction of non-enrolling staff is on page 15 of this report. Please let the VSB know about your budget priorities by completing the survey. Continue reading Please consider completing the survey – 2018/19 VSB Budget
Norma Rose Point Elementary School Parents Advisory Council 