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 to discuss issues at home that are important to them and help students understand their thought process when choosing a candidate that best represents the values of their family. Results for Sperling will be announced at school and will be submitted to be combined with the results of other schools in the Burnaby East riding to see who the students in this riding would choose. Results for the riding can be found at the Student Vote website once they have been counted.

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.

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 picked up at the end of the day might want to meet their family members outside portable 6 if it’s easier. Grade 5 students will have assignments prepared for them by Mr. Kelsey, and Mr. Martin will still provide Music lessons and Mr. Larsen will still teach French.

Friday is Orange Shirt Day so please consider wearing orange to show your support for the victims or residential schools.

On Friday September 13th Sperling will hold its annual Terry Fox Run.  Any donations are much appreciated.