A reminder to get your Purdys Chocolates orders in by November 29th.

IVisit https://fundraising.purdys.com/960744-89266 and register or log in as a returning customer. After you’ve signed in you can buy the amazing chocolates and invite your friends and family to join and support our fundraising campaign. 

Orders will be ready for pick up at the school on Monday, December 13th. 

Fundraisers like this one help the McBride PAC support a variety of school-based activities throughout the year including fine arts enrichment, Grade 6 and 7 camp, Red Cross Babysitting and Stay Safe Course subsidies, PE programming and more. It also provides funding for classroom supplies and enrichment, including library books. We could not do this without your support. Thank you.

School sports and teams are returning to action across the VSB. Unfortunately sometimes, for various reasons, school staff are unable to coach a team or sport. This is where you can help. If you are interested in coaching a McBride team please reach out to Lindsay Thompson at lthompson@vsb.bc.ca. Lindsay will provide some insight and walk you through the process of volunteering. Seasons are upcoming for basketball, badminton, and Track and Field.

Parent Workshop: Virtual via Zoom on November 18 6:30-8pm Please find zoom information below.

Student Sessions: In school on November 24th & 25th

McBride Staff and the McBride PAC are pleased to share that Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators will be visiting McBride Elementary to work with parents and students in Kindergarten to grade 7.

In their Body Science presentations, Saleema Noon and her team of experienced educators work with children of all ages, teaching them about healthy bodies and healthy sexuality in ways they find non-threatening and entertaining. In their own language, children learn about how their bodies change, and what those changes mean. 

In the Parent Session, Saleema or a member of her team will give an overview of student presentations and, using humor and straight talk in an open, interactive environment, will show parents how easy it is to convey healthy, meaningful messages about sex and growing up to young children.

The content of the student presentations is supported by current research as being age appropriate and we believe that it contributes to healthy child development. Some of the topics Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators cover in their workshops extend beyond the content of the BC Physical and Health Education curriculum. For this reason, parents may choose to have their children OPT OUT of the Body Science workshops. If you do not wish your child to attend, we ask that you notify our office no later than NOVEMBER 19, 2021 by 3pm. Attendance at the parent presentation before making this decision is strongly encouraged. 

Please also feel free to phone the school – 604-713-4971-  if you have any questions and/or concerns about Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators’ presentations.

Please see the information letter sent from the school – HERE

Zoom Details

Topic: Sir Richard McBride Saleema Noon Parent Session 

Time: Nov 18, 2021 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) 

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82099961004?pwd=KzFVL3l2NEtsNmRHTDROOWU0NDRJUT09 

Meeting ID: 820 9996 1004 

Passcode: 884409

The Purdys Chocolates fundraiser is back, just in time for the holidays!

Purchase some very sweet gifts for friends, family and yourself, and help raise money for the McBride school community. Visit https://fundraising.purdys.com/960744-89266 and register or log in as a returning customer. After you’ve signed in you can buy the amazing chocolates and invite your friends and family to join and support our fundraising campaign. 

Please place your order by November 29th. Orders will be ready for pick up at the school on Monday, December 13th.

Fundraisers like this one help the McBride PAC support a variety of school-based activities throughout the year including fine arts enrichment, Grade 6 and 7 camp, Red Cross Babysitting and Stay Safe Course subsidies, PE programming and more. It also provides funding for classroom supplies and enrichment, including library books. We could not do this without your support. Thank you.

The deadline to order your DSF products is fast approaching! Please order by Thursday, November 4th.

DFS is a local company that assists schools and not for profit organizations with fundraising. The school community receives a significant percentage of the proceeds of anything purchased. These funds support a variety of school and classroom programs, activities and resources including arts curriculum, Saleema Noon Body Science presentations, and more. 

There are some amazing items available – sweet treats, savory snacks, beautiful wrapping paper, and so much more. Don’t miss out!

Instructions are included as part of the order form. All ordering is done online. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions – mcbrideelementary@gmail.com

The McBride PAC has partnered with DFS for a new fundraiser. DFS is a local company that assists schools and not for profit organizations with fundraising. The school community receives a significant percentage of the proceeds of anything purchased. These funds support a variety of school and classroom programs, activities and resources including arts curriculum, Saleema Noon Body Science presentations, and more. 

Instructions are included as part of the order form. All ordering is done online. The deadline for ordering is November 4th. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the PAC Executive if you have lost your catalogues. We have some extras.

Thank you for your continued support. 

Thursday, Oct 21st 7PM – 8PM

Vancouver District PAC is presenting a webinar on Thursday, October 21 from 7-8pm focused on Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

The webinar is presented by Partners for Inclusive Education via Zoom. The target audience is parents and others working with children who have or need IEPs.  It will include presentations from Chelsea Jelic, RSLP and consultant for POPARD, and Susan Worthington, Case Manager for Inclusion for the Vancouver School Board.  Chelsea will offer a broader framework for IEPs in BC, and then Susan will explain Vancouver School Board’s Competency-Based IEP. Presentations will be followed by Q&A. 

Please view the flyer here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nIZr0OWCSF1nTgHGEDnVwczk8UCItiHt/view?usp=sharing. Please register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-6rrD0pEtIt1C9IdNBMOMp-vN-g8O5-.

The School Safety Patrol has just finished their first week patrolling the crosswalk area at Culloden and East 29th. 

Students in Grades 6 and 7 were trained by Constable Ryan Hooper, a member of the VPD’s Traffic Division. They will be patrolling the crosswalk area at Culloden and East 29^th, from 8:40-9:00 and from 3:00-3:20 every day. Please beware and please follow all driving and parking regulations in that area and around the school. New parking regulations have been set along East 29th Avenue. 

A big thank you to all the students who volunteered for this important job. We really appreciate your work and effort.

The McBride PAC has partnered with DFS for a new fundraiser. DFS is a local company that assists schools and not for profit organizations with fundraising. Please watch for DFS gift catalogues and an order form in your child’s school bag. The school community receives a significant percentage of the proceeds of anything purchased. These funds support a variety of school and classroom programs, activities and resources including arts curriculum, Saleema Noon Body Science presentations, and more. 

Instructions are included as part of the order form. All ordering is done online. The deadline for ordering is November 4th. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the PAC Executive if you have any questions about this fundraiser or how to order.  

Thank you for your continued support. 

Order a dozen Krispy Kreme Original Glaze donuts today and help support the McBride Elementary PAC! 

PRE ORDER your donuts now through Wednesday, September 29th. Cost is $12/dozen. Donut worry – your order will be ready for pick up between 2pm and 4pm at the school on Friday, October 8th – just in time for all your Thanksgiving weekend activities.

PAC fundraisers like this one support a variety of school-based activities as well as additional funding for classroom supplies and enrichment.  Thank you for your continued support.