Principal/Directrice: Mme P. Wilson Vice-Principal/Directrice adjointe: Mrs. J. Schierer

Admin. Assistant: Mrs. T. Ahlgren Phone: 604-596-7481

Website: https://ri.deltasd.bc.ca École Élémentaire Richardson Elementary School 11339 – 83 Avenue, Delta BC V4C 7B9 Fax: 604-594-3164 School District: https://www.deltasd.bc.ca

IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ PLEASE TRANSLATE!

Event Calendar June

25th – First Annual Grade 12 Grad Walk at 11:45 a.m. 26th – Grade 7 Leaving Assembly (9:00 a.m.) 27th – Last Day for Students 27th – Early Dismissal at 10:30 a.m. 27th – Report Cards Sent Home 28th – Administrative Day for Staff 28th – Schools Close for the Summer

July

1st – Happy Canada Day! August

5th – Happy B.C. Day! 29th – Summer Professional Learning Day for Staff 29th – School Office Opens

(8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) September

3rd – First Day of School for 2019-20 Grades 1-7 ~ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Kindergarten ~ 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. 12th – Band Rental Day 19th – Open House 20th – Professional Learning Day 26th – The Terry Fox School Run Day 30th – Orange Shirt Day

Admin Team Message It’s hard to believe that yet another school year

has, all too quickly, come to a close. We would like to thank the students, staff and parents for working so hard to make this year such a wonderful experience for everyone at Richardson. Students, staff and parents have worked very hard together to create a positive school environment, and everyone has contributed in their own special way to make our school a great place to learn. We hope you enjoy a restful and fun summer vacation, filled with special memories!

Thank you to all of our dedicated staff members

who are leaving, and all the best to the following people: Teachers: Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Shami, Mr. States, Ms. Johal, Mme Chatman, Ms. Wallace, Mme Adamovic and Mrs. Brar Counsellors: Mme Lussier and Mr. Soril School Psychologist: Mr. Yang Educational Assistant: Mrs. Mahoney-Hunt We wish you all continued success on the next leg of your life journey!

School re-opens on Tuesday, September 3rd (Grades 1 to 7 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Kindergarten from 9:45 am to 10:15 am). If you are still on vacation on the first day of school, it is essential that a message be left with us to inform us that you will be staying at Richardson. We will be getting new registrations in September, and we do not want you to lose your space in the school. Please send us an email or phone the school at 604-596-7481.

Please be sure to check the Richardson website in the last week of August for information on how we will be organizing students on the first day of school. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during the start up in September. As soon as our numbers are confirmed, students will be placed in their permanent divisions for the year. To the families who will not be returning to Richardson in the fall, we would like to wish you all the best and good luck in your new school locations. We would also like to thank the Richardson P.A.C. and all of our parents/guardians for your support throughout the year. Have a great summer! Passez un bon été!

Final School Assembly The Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 26th beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Last Day for Students Students are dismissed at 10:30 a.m. on the last day of school, which is Thursday, June 27th. Report cards will be issued at dismissal. Please note that report cards are not handed out before dismissal on the 27th. If a student is absent, you may make arrangements with the school to have someone pick it up on your behalf.

École Élémentaire Richardson Elementary School 11339 – 83 Avenue, Delta BC V4C 7B9 Fax: 604-594-3164 School District: https://www.deltasd.bc.ca

Student Recognition At our final Recognition Assembly last week, we recognized a number of students who gave their time to help as Morning Announcers, Spirit Team, Equipment Monitors and Math Ambassadors. Morning Announcers: Nyla A., Pirahnavi B., Vashna G., Thyraa K., Maddison M., Ainsley Q., Gavin R., Karam S., Sophia T. and Kail V. Spirit Team: Nyla A., Pirahnavi B., Claire B., Sienna E., Vashna G., Thyraa K., Izzati L., Raquel M., Diya M., Shreya N., Pritha N., Emily P., Audrey P., Ainsley Q. and Sophia T. Equipment Monitors: Safiyah A., Addison B., Sasha F., Mckenzie M., Evan R. and Dakota S. Math Ambassadors: French ~ Lucas B., Liam D., Arjun G., Caelan R., Maddison M., Ainsley Q. and Aidan W.-S. English ~ Pirahnavi B., Sienna E., Vashna G., Thyraa K., Amarpreet L., Raquel M., Jaishan M. and Pritha N.

SUMMER Birthdays JULY Birthdays ~ Bonne fête! Happy Birthday to the following students who will celebrate their birthdays during the month of July: Gurshan K., Saad K., Jovan D., Eshaan P., Abdul C., Adam S., Kail V., Jaden R., Brielle H., Charlie H., Shota H., Shifa K., Aykai B., Bhavani G., Alexis C., Gurshaan A., Kyah Q., Izzani L., Sharon B., Millen D., Gurbir T., Amira G., Ashvin M., Sejal D., Divine P., Kaitlyn I., Carter U., Syra R., Ari S., Duncan H., Caleb R., Liam T., Ivria F., Arbaaz S., Varun K.M., Navroop L. and Bhagveer B.

AUGUST Birthdays ~ Bonne fête! Happy Birthday to these students who will celebrate birthdays during the month of August: Louis G., Jaxon W., Evan R., Dasha J., Aidan W.-S., Makayla J., Izzati L., Sasha F., Payton M., Sophia T., Theja G., Mishali G., Muntasir R., Ari E., Pritha N., Mirza G., Alex N., Talon B.-M., Gauri R., Ikreet D., Grace K., Linden E., Simran S., Gurleen S., Amy S., Kyle K., Braeden K., Mathias B., Harvir R., Bikramjit T., Jawad K., Abbigail C., Emily M., Geri S., Sahibjot D., Sylvie P., Ayush S., Hanin A.H., Diego T. and Ishaan G.

Student Planner Student Planner orders for those who will be using planners for the 2019- 2020 school year, will be sent home with students in September.

Whole School and Grade 7 Photo If you wish to order the whole school panorama or the grade 7 group photo, please go to: www.lifetouchportraits.ca Guest Password: richardsonelem Photos will be mailed directly to your home. (Please note there will be a $4.95 shipping and handling fee applied to each order.)

JUNE Birthdays ~ Bonne fête! Happy Birthday to these students who celebrated birthdays during the month of June: Jayavi R., Pavani G., Sarah S., Nyla A., Kenzie S., Audrey P., Jaswin L., Taru J., Hannah L., Rohan S., Amarpreet L., Sarah M., Gunvir G., Harseerat G., Ria P., Calvin T., Madison S., Isaiah P., Lavleen T., Nathan D., Jayaa B., Harjas A., Naseeb U., Asil A.H., Sanjay D., Chloe E., Jose R.N., Nirvaan S., Donica S., Sanjana D., Kaylee P. and Matthew H.

École Élémentaire Richardson Elementary School 11339 – 83 Avenue, Delta BC V4C 7B9 Fax: 604-594-3164 School District: https://www.deltasd.bc.ca

Richardson PAC Please visit the RPAC website for messages from the school PAC at https://richardson.hotlunches.net ____________________________

Staff Appreciation Luncheon Thank You!

The Staff were treated to a wonderful lunch in the staff room, put on by some of our parents, on Thursday, June 20th. It was a lovely treat for everyone and very much appreciated. Thank you to all who volunteered and made the day so special! Thank you in particular to Mrs. Ali who organized the Luncheon!

Thank you also to Mrs. Dhaliwal and Mr. Schuck who did an excellent job cleaning and organizing our PAC kitchen!

We would like to thank one of our Grade 7 grandparents, Mr. Mattoo, and the Home Depot for providing the beautiful plants for our Grade 7 Year End Assembly. A special thank you to all the parents who have worked so hard to make our Celebration so memorable. Your hard work is appreciated by all. Merci!!

Summer School Registration

https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/continuing-education/summer-school-registration/ ELL Summer School

The Delta School District offers English Language Learners (Beginners and Intermediate) new and enriching experiences in order to increase vocabulary, written skills, and stimulate discussion and conversation on a broad number of topics. https://district.public.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/04/ELLRegistrationForm2019.pdf

Connect and Learn Online Registration

https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/publicconnect/DEEvents.aspx The following two courses can be found by clicking on the above link: Summer Community Concert Band

The Summer Community Concert Band is open to all ages for anyone who has a minimum of one year of playing on their instruments. Learning to Learn

This very popular course focuses on preparing students for a comfortable and successful transition from elementary to secondary school. Students will have fun finding their way around the school building and following a grade 8 timetable. Questions about high school will be discussed and answered. Students will be taught skills and strategies, such as organization (notebooks, locker, homework), methods of study (study guides, reading, note-taking), and test writing (preparation, prediction, stress reduction). Students are requested to bring a duotang or binder, pen, and pencil on the first day of class.

Richardson Band ~ A Message from Mr. Medzon ~

Grade 6/7 Band classes traveled to

the Kiwanis Music Festival in Langley on May 15th, where they played their first of three performances. The band played very nicely, and were awarded a silver certificate! We hosted our first Band Day here at Richardson on June 4th with guest band classes from Heath Traditional and Pinewood. We listened to each other play, and had the opportunity to compare ourselves to similar bands. Tuesday, June 18th was our End of Year Music Concert. The 6/7 band again played impressively, and our choir sang two delightful songs, Sakura in Japanese, and a Liberian folk song, Kokoleoko. Jaye, Jaishan, Priyansh and Alwin led the school with O Canada (way to go guys!), and Pirahnavi graced us with a solo performance of March Militaire. All in all, a sweet program!

Free Recreation Youth Admission Pass

As part of the Delta Families First initiative, Delta Council has created the new Youth Admission Pass for youth living in Delta between the ages of 10 and 18, or in Grades 5 through 12. Pass holders are granted free access to all Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture Recreation Centres and drop-in programs. For more information, visit http://delta.ca/your-government/delta-families-first

École Élémentaire Richardson Elementary School 11339 – 83 Avenue, Delta BC V4C 7B9 Fax: 604-594-3164 School District: https://www.deltasd.bc.ca

École Élémentaire Richardson Elementary School 11339 – 83 Avenue, Delta BC V4C 7B9 Fax: 604-594-3164 School District: https://www.deltasd.bc.ca

École Élémentaire Richardson Elementary School 11339 – 83 Avenue, Delta BC V4C 7B9 Fax: 604-594-3164 School District: https://www.deltasd.bc.ca

Richardson Purpose and Mission:

To nurture the Heart, Mind, Body and Spirit of each member of our School Family

Parents as Partners

Safety Tips for Swimming and Diving How do I keep my children safe while swimming and playing near water?

• Watch children at all times when they are near or in water

• Enrol your children in swimming lessons • Make sure your children are aware of their water

abilities • Be aware of the tides and currents in rivers and

oceans • Keep an eye on shifting weather patterns • Know the signs of hypothermia • Only dive into water that is at least 10 feet deep • Remember that lakes, rivers and ocean levels can

change.

What should I do if I have a backyard pool? • Discuss pool rules with your children • Post the pool rules • Keep emergency equipment close at

hand • Fence backyard pools and add self-locking latches on

gates. Skin Protection

How do I protect myself, and my children from the sun?

• Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going in the sun • Use sunscreen with 15 SPF (sun protection factor or

higher) • Wear a broad brimmed hat and sunglasses • Seek shade between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. • Do not expose babies less than one year of age to any

intense direct sunlight. How do I protect myself, and my children from mosquitoes?

• Wear long pants and long sleeved shirts outdoors when mosquitoes are most active

• Use mosquito repellents that are registered in Canada and contain Deet

• Deet in repellents should not exceed 30% for adults or 10% for children (2-12 years of age)

• Deet should not be used on children under six months of age Follow the directions on the label.

Thank you! Merci! Sincerely, Mme Patricia Wilson, Mrs. Jacquie Schierer, Principal Vice-Principal

and the Staff at Richardson Elementary

Summer Reading Program Don’t forget to sign up for the The Summer Reading Club at George Mackie Library. There’s a club for everyone! Please visit the George Mackie Library to join. Just bring your family members to pick up a reading record, and then record each day that you read for 15 minutes or more. You can read at home, in the library, on a beach – anywhere! Once you have recorded seven days of reading, come back to the library for stickers and prizes, then repeat! • Read To Me (0 to Preschool) Share

stories, record reading, collect stickers, win prizes and get a medal.

• Kids (K to grade 6) Collect a reading record, enter prize draws, come to fun shows and earn a medal. Just read every day!

• Teens (grades 7 to 12) Read. Record. Repeat. It begins when you pick up an SRC reading record. Includes chances to win fantastic prizes.

• Adults Take home a reading record and mark your reading to enter prize draws. The more you read, the more chances to win.

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Richardson School Jerseys Please have a look to see whether there

are any Richardson Jerseys “hiding” at your home. If you could return any found jerseys this week, it would be greatly appreciated!

Lost and Found Reminder

Please don’t forget to stop by the Lost and Found display near the office to claim your child’s missing items of clothing. There is still a fairly large collection of coats, hoodies, pants, etc., hanging on the clothing lines, placed in the box or laid out in the hallway. Smaller items, including jewelry and keys, are kept at the office. Please speak with Mrs. Ahlgren or Ms. Schroeder if you are missing anything. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity after Thursday, June 27th.