Newsletter: May 31, 2016

Playground Safety & New Proceedures; Arsenic and Old Lace

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PLAYGROUND SAFETY AND NEW PROCEDURES

Two individuals entered the school playground in the afternoon of a school day late last week, during a
PE class, without permission of the school or our staff. They were instructed to leave the property, and
the police were called. The two individuals spoke to several of our parents questioning them about their
kids at school, and who said that they had visited and spoken with me inside the school. Of course,
they have done nothing of the sort.

The police have confirmed that they know the individuals, and, if they are indeed the owners of the car
that they drove, are not residents of the local area. In response to the situation, the school has carried
out the following precautions:

• informed all the teachers of the situation and will contact the police (non-emergency number)
  should the individuals again encroach upon the school property.
• Yard Duty personnel and Student Prefects are monitoring the situation closely during recess and
  lunch times.
• The gate to the cul de sac will be locked from 8:50 AM until 2:50 PM to reduce the ease of
  access.
• The children have been reminded of the danger of speaking to strangers and told that they must
  inform their teacher or the yard duty supervisor of any strangers seen on the school grounds.
• RCMP have increased their patrols of the area in case the individuals return.
• And, finally, parents are hereby being informed of the situation.
  Please keep your eyes out for any further incursions and inform the office of any should they occur. All
  late arrivals to school must now come from the Rochester entrance.

TLA DRAMA 2016: ARSENIC & OLD LACE – TOONIE MATINEE

Grades 3 – 7 students will attend the TLA High School Production of Arsenic and Old Lace, directed by
Mrs. Marion Nundal, Thursday after recess. Students are asked to bring a toonie for admission.
PLEASE SEE OVERLEAF FOR OFFICIAL SHOWTIMES.

PARENT PARTICIPATION NEEDED AT DRAMA THU/FRI

Two parents are required to set up and operate the concession – this involves the purchase and sale of
refreshments before and during the evening. Please call the office to schedule this PPP worthy activity!

BRINGING DRINK TO THE THIRSTY . . . PLANTS

A regular PPP volunteer is required to ensure that our front garden plants survive the summertime.
Please contact the office should you be interested in this “hours-worthy” project.

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KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT SALE

Order forms will be sent home today for this RC Challenge Fundraiser. A great way to support a fine
program, and a tasty start to the summertime festivities!

GRADUATION JUNE 9

The high point of our academic year approaches and it is with great pride that we look forward to
honouring our TLA 2016 graduates!

Please note the following instructions for the day:

• Our ceremony this year will be held at 12:00 Noon at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205
  Pinetree Way in Coquitlam.
• All students from grades 3 to11 will take the school bus to attend the ceremony.
• Parents of TLA families are invited to attend. A light reception will follow the ceremony which will
  be open to our guests, as well as the grades 10 & 11 students.
• Cookies and juice will be served to grades 3 – 9 students in the covered atrium area west of the
  main entrance where those students will wait for their rides at 1:15 PM.
• All high school students, as well as elementary students whose parents give them written
  permission, will be dismissed at 1:15 PM from Evergreen.
• Parents picking up students must collect them from the home room teacher in the atrium.

Kindergarten – Grade 2 students will be dismissed from school at the regular time. Should parents wish
to collect them early, they are asked to indicate this below.
Please note that supervision ends at 1:25 PM; all students must be picked up by that time.

UNIFORM REPAIR

Mrs. Noemi Bucci is offering to fix sweater cuffs and other uniform items rates far below the value of the
repairs! Drop off your uniforms at the office with names attached. All funds received from this project
are donated directly to the school.

TLA Players Present:

Arsenic & Old Lace

Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 7:00 PM &
Friday, June 3, 2016, at 7:00 PM

General Admission $10.00 Family of Five or More $40.00
Tickets Available at the School Office
604‐931‐7265
Seating is limited so purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment!