TOPHAM NEWS
April 29th, 2022
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Upcoming Dates
May 4th – Class photos
May 10th – Bear Witness Day (explained below)
May 13th – Welcome to Kindergarten Event for Incoming K students
May 27th – District Track and Field Meet (further information to come)
May 27th – Mistatim Red Sky Performance
June 3rd – Travel Plan Event (further information to come)
June 10th – Topham Sport’s Day (further information to come)
June 20th – Gr. 7’s to Camp (one day only)
June 23rd – Gr. 7 Farewell 6-9pm
June 24th – WGSS Grad Walk
Bear Witness Day – May 10th
MAY 10 is Spirit Bear’s birthday and an important date in the history of Jordan’s Principle. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s first non-compliance order called for Canada to fully implement Jordan’s Principle by May 10, 2016. Sadly, it took several years and further non-compliance orders against Canada before any real progress was made. Jordan’s Principle is a child-first principle and legal rule named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. It ensures First Nations children receive the services and supports they need when they need them. Show your support and “Bear Witness” to Jordan’s Principle by bringing your bears to daycare, school or work on May 10th.
Grade &Farewell Fundraiser
We have partnered with Ralphs Farm Market & Meridian Meats & Farm Market to purchase gift cards to shop at Ralphs Farm Market and/or Meridian Meats.
Gift Cards can be purchased in denomination of $10, $25, $50, $75 and $100, and used directly in-person at any Ralphs Farm Market or Meridian Meats.
Gift cards can be purchased for yourself, family, friends, and all money you put in, you get back by shopping for groceries!
All purchases are to be made through your Child’s MunchaLunch Account under Fundraising; Ralphs/Meridian Fundraiser.
(Any gift cards purchased on behalf of a family member/friend, will need to be distributed by you, the purchaser)
Our fundraiser is live today, and will close Thursday, May 12th.
Gift Cards will be distributed to the child the following week.
Help support the Grade 7’s by purchasing some gift cards today, all proceeds go towards our Grade 7 Grad year-end events!
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Grade 7 Students of Topham Elementary School
Attention Green Thumbs and Nature Lovers
With the sun shining, temperatures warming, and spring in full swing, many of us are turning our attention to the great outdoors. Specifically, our gardens. We feel the same way here at Topham. We are looking to start sprucing up our garden beds with some students but need your support to get started. Currently, we have a garden cart and that’s about it. If you are able to donate some tools or supplies to help us get started, that would be much appreciated. We will need rakes, shovels, spades, pruners, watering cans, green waste bags, a cultivator, and garden soil. If you’re able to help with seed or plant donations, that would be helpful too. Donations can be dropped off during the day at the office. Questions? Please reach out to Tracy Johnson (tjohnson@sd35.bc.ca) or Nicole De Giusti (ndegiusti@sd35.bc.ca ). Thank you in advance for your generous support 😊
PAC Information
Hot Lunch on May 6 is concession items only. Parents can order concession items through Munchalunch.
Keep an eye on Munchalunch to order for May 20th Hot Lunch, as it will be available to order closer to the date.
Thank you
Topham PAC
District Information
Are you moving or leaving the District? The District is reminding families to ensure they have accurate and updated information in the MyEDBC parent portal. Information such as parent/guardian contact details and home address are examples of data required by staff to plan enrolment, transportation services and other programs. Please contact your school office if you have questions about updating student information. The District appreciates your cooperation as this helps plan the next school year.
April 8th, 2022
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Upcoming Dates
April 15th – Good Friday
April 18th – Easter Monday
May 4th – Class photos
May 13th – Welcome to Kindergarten (further information to come)
May 27th – District Track and Field Meet (further information to come)
June 10th – Topham Sport’s Day (further information to come)
Attention Green Thumbs and Nature Lovers
With the sun shining, temperatures warming, and spring in full swing, many of us are turning our attention to the great outdoors. Specifically, our gardens. We feel the same way here at Topham. We are looking to start sprucing up our garden beds with some students but need your support to get started. Currently, we have a garden cart and that’s about it. If you are able to donate some tools or supplies to help us get started, that would be much appreciated. We will need rakes, shovels, spades, pruners, watering cans, greenwaste bags, a cultivator, and garden soil. If you’re able to help with seed or plant donations, that would be helpful too. Donations can be dropped off during the day at the office. Questions? Please reach out to Tracy Johnson (tjohnson@sd35.bc.ca) or Nicole De Giusti (ndegiusti@sd35.bc.ca ). Thank you in advance for your generous support 😊
Daily Health Check and What to Do When Sick
A friendly reminder to our students and visitors to complete a daily health check prior to boarding a bus or entering a school or District site. To help support families in doing their part to keep everyone safe, please review the Daily Health Check and What to Do When Sick guide here. This contains a list of COVID-19 symptoms and guidance on what to do if you become ill. As always, the District is encouraging everyone to continue practice proper handwashing and staying home when sick.
Ramadan 2022
April 1st marked the first day of Ramadan 2022. It will last till sundown on May 1st (the date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon locally). Ramadan is the Muslim month of fasting. The month of Ramadan is all about prayers for humankind, mercy, forgiveness, and happiness. Practicing Muslim students will be fasting from dawn until dusk (approximately 4:30am to 8:30pm). The fast is referred to as “roza.” Fasting means no food and no water. Ramadan celebrations often involve prayers late into the night. It is not unusual to be up past midnight for prayers and then get up at 3:30/4:00am to eat and pray before dawn. To learn more, go to: CBC Kids
Ramadan Kareem (have a generous Ramadan)
“Let us eat less, feed more. Sleep less, seek more”
Rapid Antigen Tests
If you did not collect your child’s provincially provided box of rapid antigen tests prior to Spring Break from your classroom teacher, they are now available in the office with Mrs. Young.
PAC NEWS
BBQ season is coming fast! Be ready to grill with your many favourites from Neufeld Farms. Your purchase of marinated chicken kebabs, wild salmon and apple pie (amongst many delicious others!) will help our school raise funds to upgrade their literary circle book collection. This is a HUGE expense but extremely necessary to enhance the education of our children. Please consider sharing the link below with your friends and family too.
The system is brand new to us and is expected to make things easier for all parties involved. Please click the link below to arrive at the order page.
Payments can be made with a credit card OR cheque. If paying by cheque, please make cheques payable to Topham Elementary PAC and include your order number in the memo line. Orders will not be delivered unless payment has been received. Please deliver payment to your child’s teacher by Tuesday April 12th.
https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2022-topham-elementary-school/ref/em
Questions? Email tophampresident@gmail.com
Thank you for your continued support!
Your Topham PAC
District Information
Lessons Learned from COVID-19: Survey
The province has launched an independent review and public consultation on the government’s operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic to improve future preparations and responses to emergencies. The goal is to learn about how government agencies worked together to address the effects of COVID-19 that affected everyone and changed rapidly. To provide feedback, you are encouraged to complete an online survey here which is available in multiple languages versions. This survey will remain open until April 20, 2022 at 4:00pm. You can find more information here.
Summer Session Information
Summer session information is available at www.sd35summersession.ca.
March 11th, 2022
Happy Spring Break Everyone. We hope you have a safe and family filled two weeks.
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Upcoming Dates
March 28th – School Re-opens after Spring Break
April 15th – Good Friday
April 18th – Easter Monday
School District Information Bulletin
If you haven’t had a chance to read Superintendent Mal Gill’s latest information bulletin you can access it here
Daily Health Check
A friendly reminder to everyone to conduct the daily health check before coming to school or boarding a bus. Daily Health Check
Rapid Antigen Tests
At this point most families have received the provincially provided box of rapid antigen tests. We will continue to follow up after Spring Break with any families who were not able to pick up this week.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Book Fair was a success! Thank you to everyone that came out to shop! All proceeds from the book fair will go toward buying exciting new books for small group reading instruction. A big thank you to Mrs. Martins for arranging this event and to all the parents who offered their time to set the fair up and to manage the books sales over the past two days. We appreciate your support so much.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Thank you to everyone who arranged a meeting with your child(s) classroom teacher. This home school connection is so important.
March 4th, 2022
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Upcoming Dates
March 9/10 – Early Dismissal – Parent Teacher Conferences – details below
March 9/10 – Scholastic Book Fair
March 11- Last Day Prior to Spring Break
March 28th – School Re-opens after Spring Break
Daily Health Check
A friendly reminder to everyone to conduct the daily health check before coming to school or boarding a bus. Please note, the Ministry is currently updating the K-12 Health Check App, to reflect the current COVID-19 landscape. Students, staff, and visitors are asked to use the Thrive BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool until further notice. The District will provide an update as soon as information is made available.
Rapid Antigen Tests
In follow-up to the District’s message regarding the distribution of rapid antigen tests for students, we are sharing further instructions for families. The Ministry is sharing a bulletin from Health Canada and is directing schools to have parents/guardians of students in elementary and middle school to pick-up rapid antigen tests. Elementary and middle schools will be communicating pick-up instructions to their families in the coming days. Secondary schools will be sending them home with students.
As shared by the Ministry, these rapid antigen tests have been approved for use by Health Canada. These kits are safe and effective for self-testing at home – be sure to read the package instructions carefully. Please read important information about these tests on the BCCDC’s at Rapid Testing at Home webpage here. If you have any questions about the distribution process, contact your school administration.
Classroom teachers have one box of five rapid antigen tests for each student. You will need to retrieve this box from your child’s classroom teacher at pick up time at the end of the day or at parent teacher interviews. If you are unable to retrieve this box of tests, we will connect with any parent who has not picked up and make alternate arrangements for pick up in the office.
Scholastic Book Fair
Yay, the Book Fair is back! We are so happy to bring back a bit of normal for our kids and families. Topham Elementary will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm in the Topham gym. Covid protocols will be in place; all shoppers must sanitize at the door and wear a mask. Shoppers will enter the fair from the parking lot and exit from the back of the gym. Numbers of shoppers will be monitored to reduce crowds inside. Students will have a chance to preview books during their library time and teachers are invited to make a wish list. All that is left is for you to come visit us! Proceeds from the book fair will go toward buying exciting new books for literature circles.
A virtual book fair is available as well. Please share this link with extended family so they can help also! https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5170965. Book orders will arrive after Spring Break.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you at the book fair!
Mrs. Martins
Teacher-Librarian
Parent Teacher Conferences
We are ready to have parents sign up for a conference time with their child’s classroom teacher(s). Instructions for the booking system are attached and you can access the online booking system at:
Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling
http://tophamconferences.schoolappointments.com
There will be three options: virtual (TEAMS), by telephone or in person.
Different teachers are offering different options so please review the online booking system and list below carefully and make note of the choice offered while booking your time slot for each child.
Student Led Conferences (this is in person with your child present):
Divisions 3, 6, 7, 8
Student Led Conferences – Thursday ONLY (10 minute conferences – this is in person with your child present):
Division 10
Student Led Conferences (In person / virtual) (your child needs to be present):
Division 5
Parent Teachers (in person):
Division 2
Parent Teachers (In person / virtual / by phone):
Division 1, 4, 9
No set up required – Teachers will contact their families:
Division 11, 12
- In person option: please arrive at your child’s exterior classroom door at the registered time slot. We will be respecting the protocols for schools, dictated by the Provincial Health Officer, while conducting our in-person interviews. Therefore, all families coming into the school building are asked to follow these protocols:
o Completion of the Daily Health Check prior to arrival
o Wear a mask.
o Respect physical distancing protocols
o Wash or sanitize hands upon entry and exit
- By telephone: your classroom teacher will connect with you by phone at your registered time slot.
- Online through TEAMS: your classroom teacher will send you a Teams invite prior to your conference date and time slot.
When you are registering or creating your profile, please include your phone number and email address so that the teacher has access to that information for telephone or online conferences.
If you have any questions about the online booking system or need assistance, please contact Mrs. Young in the office or by email at tryoung@sd35.bc.ca
February 4th, 2022
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Student Photos
If you missed out, parents are still able to place an order for school photos. If you need help placing your order or need your access codes for ordering please contact Photo Expressions directly at studio@photoexpressions.ca
COVID Procedures for Managing Illness
To help students, staff, and families in the weeks ahead, the District is sharing a document outlining information and public health guidance regarding COVID Procedures for Managing Illness. Please click here for further information.
Daily Health Check
A friendly reminder to everyone to conduct the daily health check before coming to school or boarding a bus. Please note, the Ministry is currently updating the K-12 Health Check App, to reflect the current COVID-19 landscape. Students, staff, and visitors are asked to use the Thrive BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool until further notice. The District will provide an update as soon as information is made available.
Reporting School Absences
The school appreciates the work of families in following our processes when it comes to reporting student absences. As per Ministry guidelines, students and their families are being asked to indicate if the reason for the absence is due to illness. As per Ministry guidance, students do not need to disclose if their absence is specific to COVID-19; however, those who test positive for COVID-19 should be diligent in ensuring their school is aware their absence is illness-related. Providing us with accurate information regarding the reason your child is away, is extremely critical in helping keep our school community safe. This data will help our school, the District, and Fraser Health work together to assess and make decisions about closures which could impact operations and student learning. The attendance information families provide remains confidential, will not be shared, and is only used for reporting and planning purposes. If you have any questions about reporting absences, please feel free to contact the school.
PAC NEWS
Cobbs Bread
A reminder that if you shop at the Cobbs Bread Bakery at 20330 88 Ave #175, if you mention Topham our school gets money, and you get great bread!! That’s a great deal for everyone! Last year, Cobbs graciously donated a portion of all your purchases back to the PAC which is then used to support student learning.
District News
Benefits for Life: Social and Emotional Development in the Early Years
Between ages 0-6, a child’s social and emotional health is every bit as important as their physical health. It affects how they express emotions, deal with stress, develop friendships, and more. Join podcast hosts Bryn and Michelle as they take a closer look at social and emotional development (SED) in the early years, including what it is, how you can support your child’s SED, and how these skills will benefit them for life. In this episode you’ll hear from Joelle, a busy mom to a five-year-old, and Dr. Angela Low, a researcher and educator whose work focuses on social and emotional competence in children. You’ll even hear from some little ones who share their experiences too. Listen to the 26-minute episode here. For all episodes here.
January 14th, 2022
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog – no entries this week, sorry.
COVID Procedures for Managing Illness
To help students, staff, and families in the weeks ahead, the District is sharing a document outlining information and public health guidance regarding COVID Procedures for Managing Illness. Please click here for further information.
Daily Health Check
A friendly reminder to everyone to conduct the daily health check before coming to school or boarding a bus. Please note, the Ministry is currently updating the K-12 Health Check App, to reflect the current COVID-19 landscape. Students, staff, and visitors are asked to use the Thrive BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool until further notice. The District will provide an update as soon as information is made available.
Reporting School Absences
The school appreciates the work of families in following our processes when it comes to reporting student absences. As per Ministry guidelines, students and their families are being asked to indicate if the reason for the absence is due to illness. As per Ministry guidance, students do not need to disclose if their absence is specific to COVID-19; however, those who test positive for COVID-19 should be diligent in ensuring their school is aware their absence is illness-related. Providing us with accurate information regarding the reason your child is away, is extremely critical in helping keep our school community safe. This data will help our school, the District, and Fraser Health work together to assess and make decisions about closures which could impact operations and student learning. The attendance information families provide remains confidential, will not be shared, and is only used for reporting and planning purposes. If you have any questions about reporting absences, please feel free to contact the school.
Return to School
Enhanced COVID 19 Guidelines of K-12 Setting: As was announced by the PHO, schools now have enhanced guidelines for COVID 19. However, our schools have already been going above and beyond the previous guidelines so there are not a lot of changes for us at Topham. It is more a tightening of our protocols. Here are a few of the highlights we’d like parents to be aware of:
Daily Health Check: As we have been doing for the entire pandemic, please ensure you complete the daily health check for your child prior to sending them each morning. You can access the list of COVID symptoms if you click here. Please have your child stay home if they have any symptoms. If you have any questions, please reach out to administration.
Visitors In Schools: We will once again be restricting access to the school for visitors. We are asking parents to make an appointment if they absolutely must come inside the building. Please call if you are dropping of items (lunches, musical instruments, etc.) at the main office for your child. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Masks: It is still a requirement that all staff and students wear masks in all interior areas of the school unless they are eating/drinking or they have a medical exemption to not wear a mask. If you child has a mask medical exemption, can you please once again, let Ms. Jaggi know as we want to communicate with staff which students are exempt. We will be reminding students regularly to wear their mask and ask parents to please do the same when on school grounds. It is also helpful if you can send your child with more than one mask.
Hand Hygiene: Our staff have been having students wash/sanitize hands when they enter the classroom from outside or common areas (gym, music, library) in the school and before and after eating periods. We will continue with this process.
Bathroom Procedures: We will be returning to limiting the number of students in the washroom at any one time.
Playground Procedures: At this time, we will not be making any changes to our protocols for outside at recess and lunch. Students are not currently relegated to zones and we will maintain that for now. We are fortunate and have ample outside areas for student spacing.
Physical Distancing in Classrooms: Teachers have arranged students seating arrangements as best as classroom space allows to encourage physical distancing.
November 12th, 2021
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Student photos
With Covid not quite out of our hair yet, this year our photo company is continuing to offer school portraits in their Port Coquitlam studio for students who did not have a chance to get photographed at school, or for whatever reason need a retake in the studio.
The current available date is Tues Nov 30. More dates will be added as necessary, into the new year.
The link to book is: https://photoexpressions.ca/portraits/booking/studio-school-portraits/
Remembrance Day
It is a long-standing tradition for schools to support our veterans and the efforts of the Royal Canadian Legion. Due to our COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, the distribution and collection of funds for poppies will be different again this year. Please note that our school will be receiving a poppy for every student. We will be distributing them to classes in a safe manner. We will continue to collect funds this year in support of the Legion’s Poppy Campaign but kindly ask students and their families to donate online via School Cash Online: https://sd35.schoolcashonline.com/
Please do not send any cash or cheques with your child to school. We appreciate your generosity. As always, our school is committed to educating our community about the meaning of the poppy and Remembrance Day.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday Nov. 15th– Gr. 6 & 7 Public Health Routine Immunizations – Information packages were sent home to grade 6 & 7 families.
PAC NEWS
Fresh to You Fundraiser Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fresh to You Fundraiser this year!
You can pick up your produce bundles on Thursday November 25th after school or before and after school on Friday November 26th.
We need a few volunteers to help package the bundles on November 25th late morning for a couple hours. If you are interested in helping, please email Jessica Young at jess.young@live.c
Neufled Farms
If you made a Neufeld Farm order, all items will be delivered to the school on Friday, November 19th at 2:30 pm. We do not have frozen storage at the school so please send someone to pick up your order should you be unable to do so.
All funds raised through this, and other fundraisers directly benefit the school and your children. This year we are working hard to update technology used by our kids.
PAC Treasurer needed
Our PAC Treasurer needs help! Experience in bookkeeping and accounting is preferred but not required. Ideally, we would like this person to start as soon as possible to work alongside our current treasurer and learn the ropes and take over as soon as they are comfortable. The PAC executive is made up of a great team of parents who generously volunteer their time to ensure our kids have what they need to grow and learn. We meet monthly over Zoom, with Ms. Jaggi, to discuss what’s happening and what’s next. Volunteer time is minimal and should be what you are able to spare. If you would like to be part of this team, or learn more, please email tophampresident@gmail.com
Classroom Parent
We have successfully secured classroom parents for each division! Yeah! Thank you so much to those that volunteered.
Cobbs Bread
A reminder that if you shop at the Cobbs Bread Bakery at 20330 88 Ave #175, if you mention Topham our school gets money, and you get great bread!! That’s a great deal for everyone! Last year, Cobbs graciously donated a portion of all your purchases back to the PAC which is then used to support student learning.
DISTRICT NEWS
I Am an Ally
Last year the school district held a student t-shirt design contest and received many awesome designs! The winning design was submitted by Rebecca, a student at REMSS. Staff were able to purchase the t-shirts to wear during Pride Month in June 2021.
The school district is now offering t-shirts for student purchase. The district has set-up the t-shirts for sale in KEV School Cash online accounts. https://sd35.schoolcashonline.com/
- Youth short-sleeve t-shirts; sizes S – XL at a cost of $7.50
- Unisex short-sleeve t-shirts; sizes S – XL at a cost of $11.50 (2XL $14.25; 3XL–5XL $17.00)
- Ladies short-sleeve t-shirts; sizes XS – XL at a cost of $12.75 (2XL $15.50; 3XL $18.25)
All prices include tax and shipping.
The deadline to order is Thursday, November 18th. Shirts will be delivered to your school for distribution prior to the Christmas break.
October 29th, 2021
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Fruit and Vegetable Program
We are happy to share that the fruit and vegetable program offered by Agriculture in the Classroom is back up and running this year while maintaining covid safe protocols. This week each student received an individual bag of baby carrots. Classroom teachers talked with students around farmers growing food and the value of eating local and in season. Please see further information attached that you could chat about at home. It’s super interesting!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Nov. 9th – Photo Retakes
November 11th – Remembrance Day – No School
November 12th – Design and Assessment Day – Students not in Attendance
Nov. 15th– Gr. 6 & 7 Public Health Routine Immunizations – Information package was sent home
PAC NEWS
Neufled Farms
Our ever-popular Neufeld Farms fundraiser is back again, just in time for the holidays! Offered again are some of our favourite appetizers (mini vegetable samosas!) and quick weeknight meals like Shepherd’s Pie and Lasagna. This year they have added a new item: Creamy Bacon Pasta Combo! It’s quick, delish, locally made, and….bacon. Everything is better with bacon. Give it a try!
Our fundraiser ends on Tuesday, November 9th and all items will be delivered to the school on Friday, November 19th at 2:30 pm. We do not have frozen storage at the school so please send someone to pick up your order should you be unable to do so.
All funds raised through this, and other fundraisers directly benefit the school and your children. This year we are working hard to update technology used by our kids.
Community Values Coupon Book
Thank you, Topham Community, for your support!
Here are the book sales per division:
Div. 1 – 23 Div. 7 – 42
Div. 2 – 17 Div. 8 – 31
Div. 3 – 20 Div. 9 – 46
Div. 4 – 25 Div. 10 – 36
Div. 5 – 25 Div. 11 – 20
Div. 6 – 8 Div. 12 – 30
The top selling class (Div. 9) wins an Animal Presentation by the Greater Vancouver Zoo!
The top selling student sold 20 books and is a student in Div. 7. This student wins a Dairy Queen cake for her family (as well as a free kid’s meal, free Dilly Bar and toys!)
We earned over $3500 to support our school. Thank you so much!
PAC Treasurer needed
Our PAC Treasurer needs help! Experience in bookkeeping and accounting is preferred but not required. Ideally, we would like this person to start as soon as possible to work alongside our current treasurer and learn the ropes and take over as soon as they are comfortable. The PAC executive is made up of a great team of parents who generously volunteer their time to ensure our kids have what they need to grow and learn. We meet monthly over Zoom, with Ms. Jaggi, to discuss what’s happening and what’s next. Volunteer time is minimal and should be what you are able to spare. If you would like to be part of this team, or learn more, please email tophampresident@gmail.com
Classroom Parent
We are still looking for some room parent volunteers!
We need 1 or 2 parents per classroom who will be the liaison between the teacher and PAC regarding fundraisers and events, like hot lunch, and other communications your child’s teacher may need to pass on.
If you are interested in volunteering, please let your child’s teacher know. We will pass on your contact details to Sarah Beattie, Room Parent Coordinator, who will get in touch with you or you can contact Sarah directly at tophamroomparentcoordinator@gmail.com if you are interested.
Cobbs Bread
A reminder that if you shop at the Cobbs Bread Bakery at 20330 88 Ave #175, if you mention Topham our school gets money, and you get great bread!! That’s a great deal for everyone! Last year, Cobbs graciously donated a portion of all your purchases back to the PAC which is then used to support student learning.
DISTRICT NEWS
Homestay Families Needed
The school district is looking for families willing to welcome and host international homestay students. Please see the attached information pamphlet for more information.
TOPHAM NEWS
October 8th, 2021
SCHOOL EVENTS
Forms
Thank you for completing and returning the two forms noted below. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please return them to the office as soon as possible.
- Student Information Verification Form – this form is for our everyday use in the office -please correct/update any necessary changes and return
- Student Reunification Release Form – This form is in case of an emergency – please read the instructions included with this form – complete and return
Fruit and Vegetable Program
We are pleased to announce that our school will once again be participating in the
BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program (Administered by the BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation and supported by the Province of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Services Authority)
This is a province-wide healthy living initiative. One of the goals is to encourage healthy eating by providing fresh BC fruits and vegetables to our students during class time. Our students will receive these healthy treats 12 times over the school year at no charge!
To ensure every student’s health and safety please return the attached reverse consent form
ONLY if you do NOT wish your child to participate AND/OR if you need to alert us to certain FOOD ALLERGIES.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1. Picture Day – Individual Student Photo Day is coming up on October 13th. Further information to follow.
2. Parent Teacher Interviews are also coming up on October 20th and 21st. We are still waiting for district direction on how these will look this year, in person, online, by telephone or all the above. As soon as we know, information will be shared out.
OUTSIDE DAYS
At Topham we feel that outside playtime is an important part of a child’s development, so we tend to go outside even when it’s raining. Considering that, we please ask that students have a change of clothes in case they get wet. This is even more important for our big kids as generally it is them that slip and fall while playing outside and they never have a change of clothes! If all students have a change of clothes in their backpacks, we do not have to bother you at home or work looking for extra clothes. Please send boots, raincoats, umbrellas, etc. We will only stay inside if the weather is extreme!
Thank you all for your support this past week as we settled into classes. It was awesome catching up with many of you on the playground, about your summer adventures and also meeting many new families to Topham.
PAC NEWS
Fresh to You Fundraiser
Topham PAC is excited to offer the Fresh to You Fundraiser again this year. There are 2 bundles of local BC produce to choose from and for each Bundle #1 sold a bundle will be donated to families in need in our community.
How it works: Ask family, friends, neighbours too if they would like to purchase bundles, total up how many of each Bundle you want to order. Fill in and return the order worksheet that was sent home (address not required) along with a cheque payable to Topham PAC or pay online through www.munchalunch.com by October 20th.
Pick up will be from Topham available before and after school, exact date yet to be announced but will be between Nov. 15-26.
Thank you for your support!! Funds raised will help with purchasing new iPads!!!
Cobbs Bread
A reminder that if you shop at the Cobbs Bread Bakery at 20330 88 Ave #175, if you mention Topham our school gets money and you get great bread!! That’s a great deal for everyone! Last year, Cobbs graciously donated a portion of all your purchases back to the PAC which is then used to support student learning.
DISTRICT NEWS
Contact Tracing Information
Schools in the District are continuing to assist the Fraser Health Authority in contact tracing and case management. We appreciate the ongoing cooperation from parents/guardians in this process. To help support our families, we are sharing resources from the BC Centre for Disease Control which outline the contact tracing process in schools. You can view the Contact Tracing Infographic here and Contact Tracing in Schools resource here.
Updated Daily Health Check
Our District’s procedure is for all students to complete a daily health check at home prior to entering school and/or boarding a District bus. The Ministry of Education’s Daily Health Check poster has been updated to reflect new federal regulations regarding international travel. The symptoms listed remain the same. You can find the updated print version here. The updated version is being translated into multiple languages, which will be posted to the Ministry’s COVID-19 Safe Schools website here. Families can also continue to use the Ministry’s mobile app or online version here.
Programs of Choice – Registration Period is October 4 – October 20, 2021
Langley School District offers a rich diversity of programs that are designed to meet the specific needs and interests of students. Programs include Fine Arts, French Immersion, Fundamental, Langley Environmental Awareness Program (outdoor education), Montessori, U-Connect, and Career Education Programs (secondary). The registration period begins October 4, 2021 and ends October 18, 2021. For more information and instructions to register your child, visit our District website here and review our FAQ choice programs resource here.
TOPHAM NEWS
October 1st, 2021
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Forms
Thank you for completing and returning the two forms noted below. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please return them to the office as soon as possible.
- Student Information Verification Form – this form is for our everyday use in the office -please correct/update any necessary changes and return
- Student Reunification Release Form – This form is in case of an emergency – please read the instructions included with this form – complete and return
Fruit and Vegetable Program
We are pleased to announce that our school will once again be participating in the
BC School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program (Administered by the BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation and supported by the Province of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Services Authority)
This is a province-wide healthy living initiative. One of the goals is to encourage healthy eating by providing fresh BC fruits and vegetables to our students during class time. Our students will receive these healthy treats 12 times over the school year at no charge.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Picture Day – Individual Student Photo Day is coming up on October 13th. Further information to follow.
Parent Teacher Interviews are also coming up on October 20th and 21st. We are still waiting for district direction on how these will look this year, in person, online, by telephone or all of the above. As soon as we know, information will be shared out.
OUTSIDE DAYS
At Topham we feel that outside playtime is an important part of a child’s development, so we tend to go outside even when it’s raining. Considering that, we please ask that students have a change of clothes in case they get wet. This is even more important for our big kids as generally it is them that slip and fall while playing outside and they never have a change of clothes! If all students have a change of clothes in their backpacks, we do not have to bother you at home or work looking for extra clothes. Please send boots, raincoats, umbrellas, etc. We will only stay inside if the weather is extreme!
PAC NEWS
A reminder that if you shop at the Cobbs Bread Bakery at 20330 88 Ave #175, if you mention Topham our school gets money and you get great bread!! That’s a great deal for everyone! Last year, Cobbs graciously donated a portion of all your purchases back to the PAC which is then used to support student learning.
Coupon Book Fundraiser
This week a coupon book was sent home to fundraise money for technology at Topham. If you would like to purchase this book, please visit Coupon Fundraiser if not please return the book to your child’s classroom teacher. October 5th is the final day!
DISTRICT NEWS
Updated Daily Health Check
Our District’s procedure is for all students to complete a daily health check at home prior to entering school and/or boarding a District bus. The Ministry of Education’s Daily Health Check poster has been updated to reflect new federal regulations regarding international travel. The symptoms listed remain the same. You can find the updated print version here. The updated version is being translated into multiple languages, which will be posted to the Ministry’s COVID-19 Safe Schools website here. Families can also continue to use the Ministry’s mobile app or online version here.
Programs of Choice – Registration Period is October 4 – October 20, 2021
Langley School District offers a rich diversity of programs that are designed to meet the specific needs and interests of students. Programs include Fine Arts, French Immersion, Fundamental, Langley Environmental Awareness Program (outdoor education), Montessori, U-Connect, and Career Education Programs (secondary). The registration period begins October 4, 2021 and ends October 20, 2021. For more information and instructions to register your child, visit our District website here and review our FAQ choice programs resource here.
TOPHAM NEWS
September 24th, 2021
SCHOOL EVENTS
Check out the school’s blog at: Topham Blog
Forms
Thank you for completing and returning the two forms noted below. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please return them to the office as soon as possible.
- Student Information Verification Form – this form is for our everyday use in the office -please correct/update any necessary changes and return
- Student Reunification Release Form – This form is in case of an emergency – please read the instructions included with this form – complete and return
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Terry Fox Run – September 23rd, 2021
The Terry Fox Run was fantastic. If you would still like to donate please do so at:
Topham Elementary Fundraising Link: http://www.terryfox.ca/TophamElementary
ORANGE SHIRT DAY – TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY
Typically, on September 30th we recognize Orange Shirt Day. In June, the federal government passed legislation to recognize September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a federal holiday.
This year, our school district will be recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day on Wednesday September 29th and encourage students and families to wear an orange shirt. Thursday September 30th there will be no school to recognize the new federal holiday.
Here are some recommended places to purchase an Orange Shirt:
- Orange Shirt Society through Leading Edge Promotions
- London Drugs has partnered with the Orange Shirt Society to sell their Orange Shirt Design in London Drugs stores.
- Native Northwest
- Metis Nation BC
- Sto:lo Nation Gift Shop
- Offer the Orange Shirt Society shirt and the Native Northwest Shirt
- Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council
- They support Orange Shirt Day through their branch called Indigenous Printing & Office Solutions, which has partnered with Staples.
OUTSIDE DAYS
At Topham we feel that outside playtime is an important part of a child’s development, so we tend to go outside even when it’s raining. Considering that, we please ask that students have a change of clothes in case they get wet. This is even more important for our big kids as generally it is them that slip and fall while playing outside and they never have a change of clothes! If all students have a change of clothes in their backpacks, we do not have to bother you at home or work looking for extra clothes. Please send boots, raincoats, umbrellas, etc. We will only stay inside if the weather is extreme!
Thank you all for your support this past week as we settled into classes. It was awesome catching up with many of you on the playground, about your summer adventures and also meeting many new families to Topham.
PAC NEWS
A reminder that if you shop at the Cobbs Bread Bakery at 20330 88 Ave #175, if you mention Topham our school gets money and you get great bread!! That’s a great deal for everyone! Last year, Cobbs graciously donated a portion of all your purchases back to the PAC which is then used to support student learning.
Coupon Book Fundraiser
This week a coupon book was sent home to fundraise money for technology at Topham. If you would like to purchase this book, please visit Coupon Fundraiser if not please return the book to your child’s classroom teacher.
TOPHAM NEWS Sept. 17th
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Terry Fox Run – September 23rd, 2021
We are excited to Support the Terry Fox Foundation again this year to help in the fight against cancer. Students will be running at various times throughout the day on September 23rd. There are two ways to donate if you are able. Monday Sept. 20th to Thursday Sept. 23rd students can bring any kind of coin to their classroom and the teachers will have a box to collect these donations. Or you may donate online at:
Topham Elementary Fundraising Link: http://www.terryfox.ca/TophamElementary
ORANGE SHIRT DAY – TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY
Typically, on September 30th we recognize Orange Shirt Day. In June, the federal government passed legislation to recognize September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, as a federal holiday.
This year, our school district will be recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day on Wednesday September 29th and encourage students and families to wear an orange shirt. Thursday September 30th there will be no school to recognize the new federal holiday.
Here are some recommended places to purchase an Orange Shirt:
- Orange Shirt Society through Leading Edge Promotions
- London Drugs has partnered with the Orange Shirt Society to sell their Orange Shirt Design in London Drugs stores.
- Native Northwest
- Metis Nation BC
- Sto:lo Nation Gift Shop
- Offer the Orange Shirt Society shirt and the Native Northwest Shirt
- Naut’sa mawt Tribal Council
- They support Orange Shirt Day through their branch called Indigenous Printing & Office Solutions, which has partnered with Staples.
OUTSIDE DAYS
At Topham we feel that outside playtime is an important part of a child’s development, so we tend to go outside even when it’s raining. Considering that, we please ask that students have a change of clothes in case they get wet. This is even more important for our big kids as generally it is them that slip and fall while playing outside and they never have a change of clothes! If all students have a change of clothes in their backpacks, we do not have to bother you at home or work looking for extra clothes. Please send boots, raincoats, umbrellas, etc. We will only stay inside if the weather is extreme!
Thank you all for your support this past week as we settled into classes. It was awesome catching up with many of you on the playground, about your summer adventures and also meeting many new families to Topham.
PAC NEWS
A reminder that if you shop at the Cobbs Bread Bakery at 20330 88 Ave #175, if you mention Topham our school gets money and you get great bread!! That’s a great deal for everyone! Last year, Cobbs graciously donated a portion of all of your purchases back to the PAC which is used to support student learning.