Dear Families,
The Library Book Fair is November 23-27.
Profits from funds raised support the school’s library program.
Students can purchase books at lunch and afterschool.
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!
Order your school photos by November 16 and receive free shipping to the school.
Families can order student photos until the end of the school year, but after November 16 the photos will be shipped directly home, with additional shipping charges (approx $13).
All families are welcome to join.
When selecting your children’s costumes, please remember we need to be able to see their entire faces, and their vision should not be impaired.
Here are some things to consider when choosing costumes.
Enjoy a spooktacular halloween party filled with music, games, costume contest and more!
RSVP Required via MunchALunch. $5 for children, free for caregivers.
Also, option to order food on MunchALunch by October 23rd
Email confedparkpac@gmail.com to join us decorating, gym set up and helping the night of.
Bring your retired (but in good shape) halloween costumes to the office the week of October 26th. We will store them in the “Costume Trunk”. If your student doesn’t have a costume for Halloween, they are welcome to choose one from the Costume Trunk on the 30th at the party. Yours to keep!
It’s important for children to get fresh air and exercise each day during the break times in our school day. Since we live in a coastal rainforest, this means students should be prepared to be outside every day for 15 minutes at recess and 30 minutes at lunch, rain or shine.
Wet weather gear such as rubber boots, raincoats, rain pants, and an umbrella help students enjoy their outside playtime and stay reasonably dry and comfortable.
It’s also recommended for students of all ages to have a change of clothing at school just in case their clothes get wet at recess or lunch.
As the days get shorter and the weather gets wetter, I would like to remind everyone of the importance of following all traffic and parking signage around our school during drop-off and pick-up times.
Your children’s safety is our highest priority. The traffic procedures and parking regulations in place are designed to protect students, families, staff, and community members. We ask that all drivers obey posted signs, respect designated loading zones, and adhere to parking restrictions at all times.
Please do not use the end of Pandora Street to drop off or pick up your child(ren); the road is not designed to accommodate this and traffic in this area creates safety risks for students. If you are driving, please park along Beta where street parking is allowed, or in the parking lot behind the school.
Whenever possible, we encourage families to choose active transportation. If driving is necessary, please consider parking a block or two away from the school and walking the remaining distance with your child. This simple step can significantly reduce congestion around the school and help create a safer environment for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and commitment to keeping our school safe. Working together, we can ensure that arrival and dismissal times remain safe and positive experiences for all members of our Confederation Park community.
Dear Families
We are excited to share that the YMCA will be moving forward with plans to open a before and after school care program at Confederation Park Elementary School!
The designated space is currently being renovated in preparation for the program. While this is an exciting step forward, there are still several approval processes that must be completed before the program can officially open.
The YMCA will continue to maintain and manage the waitlist for families interested in accessing the program. We encourage families to connect directly with the YMCA regarding waitlist questions or registration inquiries (click to visit site).
As we receive more information from the YMCA about the progress of this project and anticipated timelines, we will be sure to keep our school community informed.
We are thrilled about this opportunity for our students and families and look forward to sharing more updates soon!
At our school, the Arts are integrated into all areas and at all grade levels. We are a unique educational program that integrates the Fine Arts strands of music, dance, visual arts, and drama with core academic subjects.
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We are one of 10 schools from Canada and the US to receive the Arts Schools Network Exemplary School Designation.
The Arts Schools Network is dedicated to excellence and leadership in arts education. Their press release says this about Confederation Park Elementary:
“At Confederation Park Elementary, students and teachers interact with and through the arts. The school is committed to delivering a rich and authentic arts-integrated curriculum where students explore themes, ideas and concepts through various creative processes and demonstrate learning in a variety of ways. The daily sharing and presenting of student work provides students with opportunities to engage in the arts and develop skills in the competencies of communication, creative and critical thinking. Students also further develop their craft of music, art, drama and dance through regular weekly lessons in accordance with the Ministry of Education’s curriculum. Student learning is celebrated and communicated with regular performances and showcases of their work both formal and informal. Through these sharing opportunities process is honored and value is given to the learning that takes place through the course of the artistic connection. In addition, students and teachers participate in specialized projects where new skills are developed and enhanced through Artist-in-Residence programs. The school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is invaluable and has a pivotal role in all aspects of the school community.”
For the full press release, click here.
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Our Mission Statement is to honour and cultivate the development of the individual child through an enriched program that connects learning through the processes of the visual and performing arts.
Please see the full statement on our school website (click here).
Some of our outdoor spaces:
Confederation Park Elementary School has received an Exemplary School Award from the Arts Schools Network.This five-year designation is awarded for 2024-2029 and is in recognition of our commitment to excellence! Confederation Park was one of 10 schools from Canada and the US to receive this award. For the full press release click HERE.
Two staff members attended the ASN Annual conference in Washington, DC to receive our award. We thank our entire staff for their dedication to the Arts and their commitment to providing our students with learning opportunities through and of the Arts. We also thank our school community for their support of our unique and wonderful school!!!
