December 9, 2022
Principal’s Message – December 9th
Dear Queen Elizabeth School Community,
Winter Break is upon us! We hope everyone enjoys a much deserved break with family and friends. Please see the following information and calendar events as we head into our final week!
Young Entrepreneur Shows! – December 13, 14, 15
Our Grade 4 Young Entrepreneurs are ready to share their products and business plans at next week’s Young Entrepreneur Shows. Classrooms will be visiting in the afternoon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and the doors will be open to the public from 3:00 to 3:30 PM. Afterschool access will be from the West Side Gym Doors. We encourage students to bring some pocket change next week to pick up some great merchandise! Proceeds from the sale will cover business expenses, and a portion of the profits from each entrepreneur will be donated to the classroom’s charity of choice! Thank you to our teachers and our parent community for your support of this fantastic Financial Literacy Program.
Tuesday, December 13 – Division 3 (Minto)
Wednesday, December 14 – Division 2 (Madlambayan)
Thursday, December 15 – Division 1 (Dominguez)
Queensborough Community Centre Choir Performance – Wednesday, December 14th at 5:30 PM
Please come and join us on Wednesday, December 14th for a performance from our Grade 3/4 Choir at the QCC outdoor stage at 5:30 PM. The PAC has graciously provided lights and refreshments to brighten our night. A great way for our community to bring in some Holiday Cheer as we enter our Winter Break.
Jingle Bell Jog! (Red and Green Day) – Thursday, December 15th
Thursday, December 15th we will hold our annual Jingle Bell Jog and students will be there with BELLS ON – literally! Please note the schedule below to ensure you don’t miss your child’s scheduled time. Come out to cheer us on, wear red and green and join the fun. Runs will start promptly a the scheduled time, along the same route as previous runs (City Park Loop).
9:30 AM – Kindergarten
11:00 AM – Grade 1/2
11:45 AM – Grade 3/4
PJ Day! – Friday, December 16th
Our last day of the 2022 year will be PJ day! Please ensure that in addition to the pajamas we encourage your child to wear on this day – they are still prepared for wet and cold weather! Boots, Mitts, Toques, Gloves and Warm Waterproof jackets are best!
Afterschool Community Programs at QE (Winter)
* Students will be dismissed from class directly to the program instructors care (Gym/Library). Caregivers will pick up students at the programs conclusion (4:00/4:15 PM).
Rise Up Sports (Grades 2-4) – School Gym
Fridays – 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Jan 20 – Feb 24
Registration Fee $25
Registration Link
Cartooning! (Grades 1 – 4) – Library
Thursdays – 3:05 – 4:15 PM
Jan 26 – Mar 9 (6 sessions)
* No Class Feb 23rd
Registration Fee $90 + GST
Registration Link
* Use the Search Function on the Registration Site to find our school
Please see the linked Flyer for more information about these afterschool programs or to contact our Community Schools Coordinator if you have any questions.
Calendar Ahead
December 19th – January 2nd – Winter Break
Jan 3 School Re-Opens after Winter Break
Jan 17 Collaboration Day – Early Dismissal at 12:24 PM
Jan 25 PAC Meeting @ 7PM
Feb 20 Family Day – School Will Be Closed
Feb 21 Pro D Day – School Closed to Students
Feb 22 Book Fair Week – Details to Come!
Feb 22 Pink Shirt Day – Students Encouraged to Wear Pink
Feb 22 PAC Meet at 7PM
Feb 22 Family Conferences – Early Dismissal at 12:24 PM
Feb 23 Family Conferences – Early Dismissal at 12:24 PM
March 13 – 24 – Spring Break
QE 2022-23 Year at a Glance Calendar and QE Events Calendar
Thank you
Please do not hesitate to reach out should you have any questions, comments or concerns.
P. Manville
pmanville@sd40.bc.ca