Hello everyone,
There are a couple of exciting updates to share with you for the month of May.
First, on Friday May 17th, Hub Cycling is coming to Glenwood! They will be delivering the Learn2Ride Bike education course to all students in Divisions 1 and 2. This free course will be taught by Bike Right certified program instructors, with the assistance of Glenwood staff. See the program in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kGbTDFQzfs
The goal of this program is to provide students with the skills to bike to school and around their neighbourhood safely.
Students will learn about:
-the bicycle, its parts and how to maintain it
-proper helmet use
-key traffic laws and how to stay safe on a bike
-school-ground practice of bike handling and traffic safety
On Friday, May 17th, students in Div. 1 and 2 should bring to school:
-their bike*
-helmet
-water bottle
*Students who do not have a bike will be able to borrow one from Hub Cycling.
Students bringing bikes to school can meet Ms. Pook and Mr. Choy at the back doors to the school gym, starting at 8:45 a.m. Bikes will be kept in the school gym until they are needed for the school-ground practice session in the afternoon.
Second, on Wednesday May 29th and Wednesday June 5th, students in Divisions 1 and 2 will be participating in Burnaby Parks and Rec.’s Loonie Swim at MacPherson Outdoor Pool. Permission forms for this field trip will be going home this week.
We will walk to and from MacPherson pool. Students should bring their swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, a water bottle, a snack, and cost of admission. Students in grades 5 and 6 who have a Burnaby BActive Pass need to bring it with them for their admission to the pool.
Students will be supervised by Glenwood Staff and parent volunteers while walking to and from the pool and while on the pool deck. Once in the pool, students will be supervised by MacPherson lifeguards.
If you have any questions, please contact me via email.
Thanks,
Christina