Dear Parents and Guardians,
We have many busy weeks ahead before the winter break!
On Thursday, November 10, students participated in the Remembrance Day assembly after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. Many thanks to Ms. Ham who organized the event. Additionally, a special thank you goes out to: Mrs, Bishop, Mrs. McFarlane, Mrs. Morrow, Monsieur Rival, Mme Thue, Mme Hebert-Wong, and Mr. Wyatt for their contributions and assistance. Lastly, the student presenters are congratulated for leading the assembly. A student-centred approach reflects our school action plan of empowering students to take ownership of their learning. We would also like to thank Braemar families for sending donations to the Poppy Fund and supporting local veterans.
Students are excited about this week's Talent Show. Students in grades kindergarten to grade 7 will have an opportunity to watch the show on Thursday at 1:30 pm in the gym. The evening show is open to families of the Talent Show participants, and any other Braemar families who wish to join. Doors will open at 6:30 pm.
Lastly thank you for your time and participation during student teacher family conferences. Monday and Tuesday dismissal time is 2 pm for the conferences. The remainder of the week, is 3 pm dismissal. Continue the conversations regarding your child's goals at home. On December 9th, you can access your child's progress report for the fall term. The report will include a summary of each student's goal(s) and a performance indicator for subject areas taught. Band and Strings students as well as ELL students will receive their progress reports on the same report card.
Reports will be sent home electronically and will be available through MyEdBC Parent Portal. Parents and guardians will receive an email to indicate that report cards have been posted. Please click here for information on how to access your child's report card and set up your password. If you require further assistance with this, please contact the school office.
Until the next bulletin!
Sandra Singh, Principal & Cheryl Ham, Vice Principal
Student and Family Affordability Fund
Student and Family Affordability Fund
Through the Student and Family Affordability Fund (SFAF), the school district is supporting students and their families who are feeling financially challenged due to the rising costs of living.
To request financial support at any time throughout the 2022-2023 school year for expenses such as:
School fees
School/course supplies
Clothing/footwear
Basic Necessities
Athletic wear (for school athletics)
Family food security (groceries)
PAC hot lunch
One-day field trips
Please complete the form(s) available on the Student and Family Affordability Fund web page and submit the form(s) in confidence to Mrs. Singh. Please click here for more information and to access forms.
Routine Reminders:
Primary Winter Concerts are Back!
Primary Winter Concert
This year we will be having an in-person Primary Winter Concert, in the Braemar School Gym!
The Kindergarten, Gr. 1, Gr. 1/2, and Gr. 2/3 classes will be presenting...
"How The Penguins Saved The Holidays".
In order to accommodate parents in the gym, we have split the primary classes into two performing groups:
- Wednesday December 14th (1:30 pm and 6:30 pm). These classes will be performing:
Thue(Div. F08), Carruth(Div. E08), Pedersen(Div. E06), Brazier(Div. F05), and Shah(Div. E05)
- Thursday December 15th (1:30 pm and 6:30 pm). These classes will be performing:
MacNaught(Div. E09), Kirchner(Div. F07), Sykes(E07), and Roussel(Div. F06)
Tickets will be required to come and see the evening show.
In order to ensure that we are within Fire Code regulations, two tickets will go home with students (of primary classes) on November 30th. Grandparents, etc., are encouraged to attend the daytime show.
Costumes
We are asking families to support their child by making/purchasing a costume for the concert.
Kindergarten classes, K/Gr. 1 class, and Gr. 1 class: Penguins
Gr. 1/2 classes: Dressed-up Penguins (Ideas could be to add jewelry, wear fancy penguin clothes to look elegant, etc.).
Gr. 2/3 classes (TBA as we are still sorting out the roles they will play in their performance)
Please note...
Intermediate students (Gr. 3/4 - Gr. 7 classes) will perform in a concert in the Spring. Stay-tuned!
Thank you for your support,
Mrs. McFarlane
Performing Arts Teacher
An Evening of Music at Carson Graham Secondary School
The Carson Graham Music Department is excited to present their annual winter concerts, “The Winter Celebrations”, and YOU are all invited to join us! We will feature our Beginning Band, Concert Bands, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and the Equal Voice Choir. We’ve got some festive pieces that will surely get everyone in the holiday mood.
The Beginning Band, Concert Band 8, Concert Band 9, and Concert Choir will be featured on Monday, December 5 at 7pm in the Carson Graham large gym. The Concert Band 10, Senior Wind Ensemble, Chamber Choir, and Equal Voice Choir will be featured on Tuesday, December 6 at 7pm in the Carson Graham large gym. Admission at door: $10 for adults and FREE for children 12 and under.
Winter Weather Ahead!
It's always a good idea to think and prepare ahead for Winter. Please refer to to the NVSD Severe Weather Information webpage as we continue to head into a change of seasons!
Shovelling and Salting Volunteers Needed
As Braemar is a big school with five entry points into the school property, Mrs. Singh, Ms. Ham, and Mr. Timbol, school custodian, will do their best to ensure staff, students, and parents have clear and safe pathways to access the school during the winter.
The two main entry points that come from Mahon Avenue (in the cul-de-sac in front of our school), including the two sets of stairways, will be shovelled and salted when required. The remaining stairways will be salted whenever possible; therefore, parents and students are urged to use caution when using pathways other than the two main ones off Mahon Avenue.
If you would like to volunteer with shovelling and/or salting, please contact Mrs. Singh. Your assistance is appreciated.
Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather. As the temperatures continue to decrease and the rains continue, it is important that your child is warm and comfortable outdoors during Physical Education classes, recess and lunch playtimes.
Feel free to send an extra pair of clothing, should your child need it.
NVSD INFORMATION:
2023/2024 Kindergarten Registration REMINDER:
Registration for priority placement for 2023/2024 Kindergarten (children born in 2018) continues until Friday, December 9. Visit the NVSD registration website page for details.
November 21: Student Teacher Family Conferences 2 pm dismissal
November 22: Student Teacher Family Conferences 2 pm dismissal
November 24: Talent Show 1:30 and 6:30 pm doors open
November 25: Fun Friday Theme: Backwards Day
November 25: BPAC Movie Night See Konstella for more details
November 28: Term 1 ends
November 29: Term 2 begins
November 30: Tickets will be sent home for Primary Winter Concert
December 6: Winter Band Concert at Cleveland Elementary 7 pm
December 9: First Term Reports Home via MYED
December 9: Last Day for Kindergarten Registration: See information above
December 14: Primary Winter Concert
December 15: Primary Winter Concert
December 15: Beginning and Continuing Strings Concert 6-8 pm at Windsor Secondary
December 16: Last Day of School before Winter Vacation
December 16: Fun Friday Theme: Holiday Sweater and holiday colours day
December 16: Singalong in the gym Time to be determined
December 19-January 2: WINTER BREAK Schools Closed
January 2: New Year's Day Holiday School Closed
January 3: School Reopens 8:43-3:00 (Regular School Hours)
For school district and Braemar calendar click here
Contact Us! Braemar Admin Welcomes Your Feedback
Website: https://www.sd44.ca/school/braemar/Pages/default.aspx#/=
Location: 3600 Mahon Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Phone: 604 903 3270
