Community

Community Update for Friday, October 31, 2014

Dr. Shimi Kang speaking about her book “The Dolphin Way” Monday, November 3 from 7pm-9pm: Kwantlen University in Surrey is hosting a very special event – Dr. Shimi Kang will be speaking about her book “The Dolphin Way – How to Raise Healthy, Happy and Motivated Kids…Without Turning Into a Tiger”. Dr. Kang is the Medical Director for Child and Youth Mental Health for Vancouver, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, and the founder of the Provincial Youth Concurrent Disorders Program at BC Children’s Hospital.

Parent Observation Week – November 3rd to Friday, November 7th: Please sign-up a time slot that you may come to observe your child at work in the classroom. If you cannot find a time that is suitable to your schedule, please do not hesitate to let us know to arrange another possible schedule.

Hot Lunch Program: November Hot Lunches are now available for ordering. Kindly note that orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance.  Just a reminder that ​hot lunches can be ordered anytime during the month. Please make payments as soon as you have a confirmed order. To order online, please visit https://lionsgate.hotlunch.com/plogin.php. If your child has recently transferred from Mole Hill/North Creek to Anchor Point, please remember to update your profile to ensure that lunch is delivered to the right location. If you have any questions, please contact the Hot Lunch Committee.

ANCHOR POINT

YVR Field Trip – Wednesday, November 19th: The Upper Elementary and Adolescent students will be visiting the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Wednesday, November 19th, to take part in The Future Lands Here school tour program. Permission Forms are available for download from the School Forms page and are due Friday November 7th.

VSO Outing for UE/Adolescent – Thursday, November 20th: Anchor Point’s Upper Elementary and Adolescent students will be visiting the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Friday, November 20th at 10:00am. We will be attending “The VSO’s Greatest Hits!” Through masterworks by composers including Mozart, Beethoven, and Rossini, students will learn why these pillars of orchestral repertoire have earned a permanent place in our orchestral hall of fame. The permission form for this may be downloaded from the School Forms page.

MOLE HILL & NORTH CREEK

VSO Outing for Extended Day students – Wednesday, February 25th, 2015: The Extended Day students will be attending the Once Upon an Orchestra concert at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, February 25th at 10:00am. Seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis, so we kindly ask that you submit the permission slip and fee by Friday, November 14th. Please be aware that we will not be accepting late payments. The permission form for this may be downloaded from the School Forms page.

Scholastic Book Order for November is ready by the door. Please submit order form with payment (cheque only) by Friday, November 14.

COMMUNITY NOTICES
Wondering what to do on weekends with your children? Here are some ideas below:

Author Visit at the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library – Monday, November 10 at 3:00pm: On November 10th (our next PD Day), the Children’s Library is hosting an author visit! David Weale and Pierre Pratt will be there to discuss their book Doors in the Air. This program is suited for children ages 6 and up but fun for the whole family. A number of the author’s books will be given away during the program.

Collection of Peking Opera Costumes – September​ 2nd to November 2nd; 9:30 am to 2pm: Come to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden​ to check out the ​exhibit of Peking Opera theatrical costumes, shoes, head-pieces and jewelry, last seen 10 years ago in Toronto, is Vancouver’s chance to appreciate gorgeous pieces of art sewn with great consideration to design and color. 578 Carrall Street. For more detail, please visit http://vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/dressed-in-drama/.

Halloween Ghost Train in Stanley Park: Mother Goose’s Ghastly Garden – Daily from October 10th to November 1st: Each year the Stanley Park Ghost Train takes our riders on a journey through a mystical and magical world, themed by Halloween and other creepy tales. Come and visit the pumpkin patch and pumpkin-carving tent, dress up for our costume contest, and go on a lantern-lit nature walk. For more details, visit http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/ghost-train.aspx. ​