Students at Lord Kelvin Elementary School had a special visitor drop by last month.
New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Cote popped into Mrs. Nomura’s class on Oct. 20 to read the kids a story; his favourite, in fact, according to a tweet by the mayor.
“Enjoyed reading one of my favourites, Where the Wild Things Are,” he wrote on Twitter.
Save two dates
Parents, there are two events coming up that you might want to check out.
On Monday, Nov. 6, the Let's Talk Parent Series presents Marnie Goldenberg, the Sexplainer.
The free event is expected to run from 7 to 8 p.m. at École Herbert Spencer Elementary School, 605 Second St. All parents (sorry, no kids) are invited to attend.
Goldenberg will lead parents through a discussion about how to prepare for the “sometimes difficult conversations ahead about sexuality with our kids,” notes the event write up.
To save your spot, go to tinyurl.com/LetsTalkGoldenberg.
The following night, check out Parents’ Night Out Social Media Awareness and Parenting the Digital World, on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Justice Institute of B.C., 715 McBride Blvd.
The event is open to parents and kids in Grade 4 or higher. Topics for the evening include digital footprint and reputation, pick your battles, social media update and tips and tricks to use at home.
Parents’ Night Out is a free event put on by the parents’ night out committee and the New Westminster Police Department.
Get your tickets at tinyurl.com/ParentsNightOut2. To register for child minding, email [email protected] or call 604-525-9144.
It’s popcorn time!
Qayqayt families, you’re invited to the parent advisory council’s (PAC) free fall movie night.
It’s planned for Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the school. The event is due, in part, to a generous donation the PAC received so they could get a movie licence for the year, according to the PAC Facebook page.
On the marquee for the evening is Despicable Me 3.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:30 p.m.
There will be pizza, popcorn and baked goods for sale, so bring some cash.
The PAC is looking for donations of baked goods, which can be dropped off at the office the day of the event (or brought to the event). Also, if you are able to volunteer, contact John at [email protected].
Double the funds
Connaught Heights Elementary students proved they’re always up for a challenge during September’s Terry Fox Run.
The school raised $385 for the cancer research foundation – almost double what the students pulled in during last year’s fundraiser.
Way to go!
A howling success
More good news on the fundraising side – this time from Richard McBride Elementary School.
About $1,800 was raised at the parent advisory council’s (PAC) Halloween Howl, held on Friday.
The money raised will be used by the PAC to buy school and classroom supplies, new technology and equipment, to pay for field trips and subsidize grad goodies. It also provides extra cash to bring in different speakers and presentations, according to the PAC’s Facebook page.
“We appreciate every family’s efforts to making the Howl a success, whether you came, baked, decorated or just supported,” read a notice about the event.
