Monday, October 14
is a Statutory Holiday at
Confederation Park Elementary.
School will not be in session.
Have a great long weekend!
School News Archive
Individual Student Photo Day – Thursday, October 10, 2024
Individual Student Photo Day is Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Retakes will be on October 29.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Community Gathering Sept. 27 at 1:15. Early dismissal at 2:05.
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
We will be acknowledging this day through art and conversations culminating on Friday, September 27.
Friday the 27th is also Orange Shirt Day and we encourage staff and students to wear Orange on this day.
We invite families to join us at a community gathering commemorating Orange Shirt Day in the school gym at 1:15 followed by an early dismissal at 2:05 pm.
https://burnabyschools.ca/orange-shirt-day-building-understanding-and-awareness/
Welcome Back Community Gathering
Please join the PAC team for a Community Gathering on Thursday, October 3, 3:30-5pm!
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See you there!
Terry Fox Run and Fundraising
Confederation Park Elementary is getting ready for the 2024 Terry Fox School Run on Friday September 20th! We will have a short assembly in the gym at 1:15 and then make our way to the Confederation Park track for our run.
We are very excited to take part in this annual tradition that supports cancer research while building school spirit. Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at Confederation Park Elementary’ s Online Fundraising Page: https://schools.terryfox.ca/ConfederationParkElementary
Donations are welcome online or in person. Next week we will start our “Toonies for Terry” donations and students from Division 5 will come around to the classes in the mornings to collect donations.
Thank you for your support.
#terryfoxschoolrun #nomatterwhat @theterryfoxfoundation
Book Fair – September 23-27, 2024
Dear Families,
The Library Book Fair is next week! September 23rd to 27th. It will be open for sales at lunch and afterschool. Friday is an early dismissal so there will be no afterschool sales.
On your child’s library day, they will be able to purchase books, or browse the shelves and write a wish list for what they “hope” to purchase. Each child knows that is it entirely up to their parent on the decision to purchase a book(s). We will be accepting cash and card!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Slow Down in School Zones
Mornings can be dark—especially with unpredictable weather. We are asking families who drop off and or pick up their children to be aware and reminded of the following:
- Speed Limit: Please note that the roads surrounding the school are in a 30 km speed limit zone.
- Please cross the road at CROSSWALKS ONLY. Drivers may not see children crossing mid-block or through cars.
- Please hold the hand of younger children to ensure they do not dart into surrounding roads.
- Please be aware of surroundings before leaving the parking spot you are in.
Please help us make the local area safer for all of your children, our staff and community members.
Proud To Be Inclusive
Across the District, there are a variety of opportunities throughout the school year to celebrate diversity, inclusion and kindness. When students feel represented, welcome, supported, respected, and safe, they are more engaged in learning.
Confederation Park Elementary is proud to join schools across the District and province showing our support for inclusion and kindness for all!
“Bridges” Stage Production
Our grade 6 and 7 students premiered a stage production of the opera “Bridges”, by Dr. Suzanne Windsor-Liscombe on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
The opera is inspired by the story of Ruby Bridges, a civil rights activist and the first black child to integrate into a New Orleans’ all white public school system. (https://www.rubybridges.com/)
We were honoured to have brought this story to the stage.
Collaborative Artwork by Division 2 students.
New procedure for late or absent students
If your child will be absent from school or late arriving, please leave a message with your child’s name and teacher on the School Absentee Line at 604-296-9010 (select #2) or email ConfederationPark.Info@burnabyschools.ca
Please provide the students’ first and last name, division and reason for the absence (i.e. illness, vacation, appointment, arriving late, etc.).
Please note, students arriving late must sign-in at the office before heading to class. Students leaving early must be signed-out at the office by the parent/guardian.
