Halloween is on Thursday and students are welcome to wear costumes provided they are appropriate for school. Please ensure costumes do not include weapons and would not be found to be potentially offensive to others. Students who have masks, large hats or other costume details that may interfere with regular classwork will need to remove […]
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Pumpkin Patch Monday
Sperling’s annual Pumpkin Patch event is scheduled for Monday October 28th. Division 5 will help our buddy class with their pumpkins and do some special activities, including enjoying some hot chocolate. Be sure to dress for the weather, bring a bag for your pumpkin and a mug for the hot chocolate.
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On Friday students will take part in the Student Vote. All intermediate students at Sperling will cast ballots for the candidates for the Burnaby East riding. Some student’s families may live outside this riding so it’s important to think about which party’s platform best matches the values and needs of your family. We encourage families […]
Read the rest of this entry »Earthquake Drill Thursday
On Thursday we will be taking part in the Great BC Shake Out to practice what to do in the event of an earthquake. It’s a good reminder for families to also discuss the topic at home to make sure everyone is ready just in case.
Read the rest of this entry »Grade 6 Camp Oct. 9-11
On October 9-11 all grade 6 students will be going to Timberline Ranch for our annual grade 6 camping trip. Mr. Kelsey will be leading the camp, so grade 5 students will be moved to Mme Altman’s class from 10:00 on Wednesday until 3:00 Friday. Mme Altman’s room is room 19, but students who are […]
Read the rest of this entry »Orange Shirt Day Friday
Friday is Orange Shirt Day so please consider wearing orange to show your support for the victims or residential schools.
Read the rest of this entry »Terry Fox Run Friday
On Friday September 13th Sperling will hold its annual Terry Fox Run. Any donations are much appreciated.
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On Tuesday June 25th we will be going to Halifax Park with our buddy class for one last fun final visit. Please dress for the weather.
Read the rest of this entry »Volunteer Tea Wednesday
Our annual Volunteer Tea is Wednesday June 12th. It’s a thank you to all parents and community members who have volunteered their time to help out at Sperling this year. If you have volunteered this year we hope you will stop by. It starts at 1:15.
Read the rest of this entry »Sports Day Thursday
Sports Day is Thursday June 6th. Students should wear their team colour and it will be a 1:00 dismissal. Also note that June 7th is a Pro-D Day and the school will be closed for students.
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