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LORD STRATHCONA

SCHOOL FEES for 2013/14


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GENERAL $25.00 SUPPLY FEE
The Vancouver School Board offers the service of purchasing basic school
supplies in bulk at wholesale prices and passing the cost savings on to families.
The School Supply Fee for 2013 - 2014 is $25.00 per student.

This fee covers basic consumable school supplies used for students personal
use such as paper, writing tools, glue sticks, erasers, exercise books and art
supplies. Supplies are provided for the full year. The advantages of the Board
providing families with supplies include convenience, cost savings through a
one-time fee, and the standardization of supplies used in the classroom.

While parents and/or guardians are free to purchase school supplies for
students and not pay this fee, please know that the $25 school supplies fee
does provide the necessary school supplies at a cost which is less than one
would pay if these items were purchased independently.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES
Student Agenda/Planner $5.00 -
Students will be using an Agenda/Planner in grades 4-7. School agendas/planners
are a valuable tool for teaching children how to organize and plan for school. While
students are not required to have an agenda/planner it is designed to assist students
with the skills of organization and time management and is a very useful
communication tool often used between teachers and families.
Performance Fee $5.00 -
We are pleased to enrich your childs learning through a wide variety of
performances. This supplementary fee supports the school in bringing in talented and
professional theatrical and musical performers that align with a particular educational
theme. Parent support has made these opportunities possible and we appreciate
your continued contribution.

Workbooks $10.00 - ()
Some divisions may be offering Jump Math practice workbooks, which will require a
fee. This material will supplement the classroom program. The workbook will be
available for purchase from your childs classroom teacher.

Students are not obligated to purchase the workbook, and may opt to use their copy
as a reference textbook instead, meaning the workbook will be returned at the end of
the school year for another student to use in the future. Students opting to use the
workbook as a textbook will be responsible for ensuring that it remains unmarked and
in excellent condition in order to return the workbook at the end of the year.
Field Trips and Supplementary Learning Opportunities Determined
throughout the school year at the classroom level
Throughout the school year your childs teacher may plan supplementary learning
opportunities and request monies towards entrance fees, transportation or equipment
supplies. Your childs teacher will communicate this information to you directly.














FINANCIAL HARDSHIP


As a reminder, the Vancouver
School Board will not deny a child
access to the school supplies
required for his or her educational
program because of financial
hardship. Nor will any child be
excluded from activities where a
fee is charged. If at any time
there is a financial challenge,
please contact the school
Principal, Ms. Jorgensen. All
requests will be treated
confidentially.

Lord Strathcona Elementary School
2013-2014



DESIGNATION


DETAIL

SCHOOL OPERATION OVERVIEW

Number of Days in Session 188
Number of Days of Instruction 181
Hours of Instruction in a School year 883
Number of Days of Non-Instruction 6 Non Instructional Days; 1 Administrative Day (June 27)

IMPORTANT DATES

School Opening Day Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 14, 2013
Remembrance Day Holiday Monday, November 11, 2013
Last Day of Instruction Before Winter Vacation Friday, December 20, 2013
Winter Vacation Period Monday, December 23, 2013 Friday, January 3, 2014
School Re-opens after Winter Vacation Monday, January 6, 2014
Family Day Monday, February 10, 2014
Last Day of Instruction Before Spring Vacation Friday, March 14, 2014
Spring Vacation Period Monday, March 17 Friday, March 28, 2014
School Re-opens after Spring Vacation Monday, March 31, 2014
Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2014
Easter Monday Monday, April 21, 2014
Victoria Day Monday, May 19, 2014
Last Full Day of Pupil Attendance Thursday, June 26, 2014
Administrative/School Closing Day Friday, June 27, 2014

Non Instructional Days (school not in
session)


Professional Development Focus
Friday, September 27, 2013 Literacy
Friday, October 25, 2013 PSA
Friday, November 22, 2013 French Immersion/Literacy/Inner City
Friday, January 31, 2014 Literacy
Friday, February 21, 2014 Literacy
Monday, April 28, 2014 School Planning

Goal Setting Conference Dates:

October 9, 2013 Goal Setting Conferences 2:00 dismissal
October 10, 2013 Goal Setting Conferences 2:00 dismissal
January 29, 2014 Goal Setting Conferences 2:00 dismissal
January 30, 2014 Goal Setting Conferences 2:00 dismissal

Bell Schedule & Breaks
Periods Monday Friday Minutes
WARNING BELL 8:55 n/a
Homeroom 9:00 9:05 5
Period 1 9:05 9:50 45
Period 2 9:50 10:35 45
Recess 10:35 10:55 20
Period 3 10:55 11:40 45
Period 4 11:40 12:10 30
Lunch time 12:10 12:57 47
Homeroom 12:57 1:00 3
Period 5 1:00 1:45 45
Period 6 1:45 2:30 45
Period 7 2:30 3:00 30
Total Minutes per day of instructional time: 293

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