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Mrs. Hardeep Grewal, Principal | Tel 604-826-0274 | hardeep.grewal@mpsd.ca | http://albertmcmahon.mpsd.ca

June 2017 - Newsletter #9

Dear Albert McMahon Families:

As the year ends, it is a time to celebrate our

students’ growth and to wish them well as they move

into the next grade.

Thank you to PAC for their hard work fundraising and

making our school community a great place to be.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful summer.

Sincerely,

Hardeep Grewal Cyndie Anderson

Principal Vice Principal

2017/2018 CALENDAR Enclosed in the newsletter is the Standard Calendar

for the 2017/2018 School Year. The first day of

school will be on Tuesday, September 5th (until 11:00

am). On Wednesday, September 6th, all students from

the 2016/2017 school year will return to their regular

classroom on the first day back to school. New

students will meet in the Library. Staff will then

meet in the afternoon of the first day to review class

lists. Once lists are finalized, they will be posted no

later than Friday, September 8th.

COPS FOR CANCER Thank you all for your generosity donating to Cops for

Cancer! We raised $550.00! THANK YOU!

STAFF CHANGES There will be several staffing changes at

Albert McMahon for the 2017/2018 school year. We

are sad to say goodbye, but wish them well in their

new assignments. Staffing changes are:

Mrs. Reena Hooge – to Hillside Traditional

Mrs. Brooke Jakobs – to Hillside Traditional

Mrs. Jessica Clare – maternity leave

Mrs. Shauna Moore – to Mission Central

Mrs. Carolyn Armitstead – to Hillside Traditional

Mrs. Lorien Osborn – to Christine Morrison

Miss Rosanna Au – to ELL department

Miss Jennifer Gray – to higher education

Mrs. Karli Bartlett – maternity leave

MOVING OVER THE SUMMER? Just a reminder that if you are planning to move from

our area over the summer months,

please let us know. This knowledge

will assist us greatly for our

September planning.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADE 6’s At this time, we must bid farewell to our Grade Sixes

We wish them well and look forward to seeing their

names on the Honor Rolls! We hope they will stop in

and say hello and let us know how they are doing.

Congratulations and good luck in the years to come!

MISSION LIBRARY To see all the fun events happening at the Mission

Library go to their website at:

https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index

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ALBERT McMAHON CALENDAR - 2017-2018 (subject to change – refer to website throughout the year for any

updates)

First Day of School Sept. 5th - Dismissal at 11:00 a.m.

Non Instructional Day Sept. 22nd

Terry Fox Run Sept. 28th

Thanksgiving – No School Oct. 9th

Professional Dev. Day Oct. 20th

Non Instructional Day Oct. 23rd (Curriculum Implementation Day)

Remembrance Day Assembly Nov. 7th at 11:00 a.m.

Half Day Assessment Nov. 10th - Dismissal at 11:00 a.m. Stat in lieu of Remembrance Day Nov. 13th

Report Cards home Nov. 20th

Non Instructional Day Nov. 24th

Christmas Concert Dec. 13th (tentative)

Last Day Before Vacation Dec. 22nd

Schools Re-Open Jan. 8th

Family Day – No school Feb. 12th

District Pro-D Day Feb. 16th

Books for Bedtime and Feb. 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

Ready, Set, Learn

Provincial Pro-D Day Feb. 23rd

Half Day Assessment Mar. 2nd – Dismissal at 11:00 a.m.

Reports Home Mar. 5th

Non Instructional Day Mar. 16th

Spring Break Mar. 19th – 29th

Good Friday Mar. 30th

Easter Monday April 2nd

Stat in lieu of Good Friday April 3rd

Schools Re-open April 4th

Non Instructional Day May 18th

Victoria Day May 21st

Kindergarten Orientation June 1st

Primary Sports Day June 15th

Intermediate Sports Day June 22nd

Year End Assembly and June 28th

Last Day of School

ABBOTSFORDINTERNATIONAL

AUGUST 10

AUGUST 11-13

THURSDAY

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Abbotsford Has Wings Scavenger

Hunt

Red, White and You Laser Light

Show at Mill Lake Park

Pancake Breakfast with

Abby Fire Department

Abbotsford International

Airshow

AUGUST 10

AUG8-13 2017

AUGUST 8TUESDAY

UFV Build an Airplane Competition

ANDUFV Airplane

Pull Competition

Outdoorshowing of

Top Gun at

Bateman Park!

AUGUST 9WEDNESDAY

Soldier onStreet HockeyTournament

at High Street

LivePerformance by

Me and Mae

Rediscover Your Airshow

For More information visit us at online at:WWW.ABBOTSFORDAIRSHOW.COM/AIRSHOWWEEK

You bring the blankets, we’ll bring the stars.Bring the family and take in a free flick on a three-storey high big screen. Movie starts at dusk.

The movie is on us, but since this night is about families, we’ll be taking donations on behalf of a local charity. Please leave your pets at home.

PROSPERA CREDIT UNION

August 5 Surrey Holland Park

August 10 Chilliwack Sardis Sportsfield

August 11 Langley Willoughby Community Park

August 12 Mission Fraser River Heritage Park

August 12 Surrey Holland Park

August 19 Surrey Holland Park

August 25 Abbotsford Exhibition Park

August 26 Surrey Holland Park

September 15 Penticton Okanagan Lake Park

September 16 Vernon DND Soccer Fields

Would you like photos that include your child

to be e-mailed to the address provided?

Yes No

For more information about our summer programs,

contact: Alyssa de Wit,

Community Programs Coordinator

Phone: 604-826-1011

Email: info@missionmuseum.com

I agree that the Mission Museum may use my personal information that I have provided on this form for all purposes pertaining to the Kids’ Club program. I understand that the Mission Museum will not use my personal information for any other purposes and will not disclose it without my written consent.

Signed: _________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

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For Office Use Only

Paid: Cash Cheque

Amount: ____________ Date: ______________

Summer Programs

2017

July 1st - Canada Day at Heritage Park The Museum will be celebrating Canada Day at the Heritage Park! Come and visit us for some pioneer fun with games and crafts for the kids!

July 22nd– Mission Folk Music Festival at Heritage Park Come spend time with us at the Mission Folk Music Festival to play games, make crafts and all the while listening to a variety of great music!

August 13th - MissionFest Join the Mission Museum and Mission Community Archives for fun, games and entertainment!

The Mission Museum is on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Special for the 125th Anniversary of Mission, each week we post a specific historic item special to the history of Mission in a feature called, “My Mission”.

“The Curious Collection of Mr. Taulbut”, is another weekly post about the collection of Anthony Taulbut; a man who formed the foundation of the Mission Museum’s artefact collection. Previously he had his collection for viewing in his house!

If you are on social media, come join the conversation and share the knowledge with your kids.

Child will attend all sessions

and receive a free t-shirt!

Or

Dates child will be attending:

July 7 August 4

July 14 August 11

July 21 August 18

July 28 August 25

T-Shirt? (optional; $8 if not registered for all sessions)

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Per session fee: $8.00

All 8 sessions: $60.00

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS! REGISTRATION CONT...

This summer, we aim to educate children ages 6-10 on Mission’s rich history through

fun and exciting activities!

Drop your kids off at the Museum every Friday in July and August from 1-3pm for

crafts and games.

Registration can be done Online: missionmuseum.com/kids-club

Phone: 604-826-1011

2017 SUMMER

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Derby or Bust Create your own mini-racer to compete in the Museum’s very own mini Soap Box Derby, followed by an awards ceremony!

July 7th $8.00

Little House on the Flats Participate in the daily activities of the early pioneers of Mission! Make butter, do laundry, play jacks and other parlour games!

July 14th $8.00

Quilting Bee Join us for our annual Quilting Bee! Learn how to sew and design your own square to add to the Kids’ Club Quilt!

July 21st $8.00

Hands Up! Learn about Billy Miner and Western Canada’s first train robbery with our own puppet-show re-enactment and help us illustrate our very own history book!

July 28th $8.00

Signed, Sealed & Delivered Write old fashioned letters with quill and ink! Tour the post office and send your wax-sealed and stamped letter!

August 4th $8.00

Sto:lo, People of the River Make ceremonial medicine bags traditional of the Sto:lo culture. Afterwards snack on traditional bannock which you will make yourself!

August 11th $8.00

Multicultural Mission Create a passport and learn about the rich cultures in Mission. Join us for origami and a Chinese Dragon dance!

August 18th $8.00

Pioneer Games You’re guaranteed to have fun playing these pioneer schoolyard games! Relay races, hopscotch and ring toss are just a few!

August 25th $8.00

REGISTRATION

Child’s Name: ___________________________

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Age: _____________

Birthdate: ______________________________

Allergies and/or special needs: _____________

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Phone Number: __________________________

Email: __________________________________

Join email list? Yes No

Emergency Contact: _________________________

Relationship to Child: ________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________

Alternate Phone #: __________________________

CareCard Number: __________________________

Family Doctor: _____________________________

Does the Mission Museum have permission to use

photographs taken of your child for promotional

purposes? Yes No

Some of our programs may require leaving the

Museum premises as a large supervised group.

Does this child have permission to participate in

these events? Yes No

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The Mission Museum is dedicated to upholding

the goals of the Mission District Historical Society:

“Recording our History, Educating the

Community, Preserving our Heritage.”

LEARN MORE AT RBCM.CA/TERRYFOX

EXHIBITION OPENAPRIL 12 – OCTOBER 1

FREE* Youth Admission WITH PAID ADULT

*One free youth admission (ages 6–18) with the purchase of one adult admission. One free youth per paid adult. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase. Not valid for IMAX Theatre. Not valid with any other offer. Not valid for membership. Not valid for online sales. Expires September 4, 2017.

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