Posted: October 2, 2022
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Happy Navratri
This weekend falls in the middle of the Hindu celebration of Shadriya Navratri, an autumn festival that pays tribute over nine days to the Goddess Shakti. To all RBE families of the Hindu faith, we wish you a Happy Navratri.
Yom Kippur is October 4-5
Yom Kippur means “Day of Atonement” and refers to the annual Jewish observance of fasting, prayer, and repentance. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewish calendar. It is a time when Jewish people dedicate their mind, body, and soul to reconciliation with their fellow human beings, themselves, and God. It comes after the Jewish New Year which this year was celebrated between September 25th and 27th and is an opportunity to commit to self-reflection and inner change. As Yom Kippur is a day of reflection, rather than celebration, we will wish our Jewish families a peaceful and meaningful day.
Online Consent Forms
On or around September 8, you should have received an email asking you to fill in a number of consent forms for your child – walking field trips, media release, and that sort of thing. That system will send you reminders, too, and now we’re doing the same. If you missed it, perhaps it ended up in your junk mail folder. This message comes centrally, and not from Mr. Oliver.
Don’t forget to Vote!
Programs of Choice
Programs of Choice – Deadline to register is Monday, October 17
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, and U-Connect. Registration for Kindergarten entry (for most programs) begins on Monday, October 3 at 12noon, and closes on Monday, October 17 at 12noon. For U-Connect, please contact the school directly. For more information and instructions to register your child, visit our District website here and review our FAQ choice programs resource here.
PAC Update
Community Values Coupon Book
We’ve sent home the Community Values Coupon Book home with your child(ren). This is not a free book; if you choose to not buy or sell it, please return it ASAP. Each book costs $30 and sales are due October 6th, 2022.
There are three ways to buy a book:
1 – Cash – Put the money in an envelope or Ziplock with child’s name and division on it
2 – Cheque – Payable to: RBE PAC (put child’s name and div in the memo line)
3 – Munch-a-Lunch – https://munchalunch.com/schools/bulpitt
If you have unsold books at home, please return them ASAP so that we can redistribute them to those parents who are waiting to deliver their “SOLD” books.
Those who are waiting to deliver “SOLD” books, please allow up to two weeks for delivery from the school.
If you have any questions, please email bulpittpac@outlook.com
Hot Lunch
Ordering is now available through Munch-a-Lunch. Pita Pit Day is coming up on October 14! Go to the website here: http://munchalunch.com/schools/Bulpitt
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help distribute lunches on hot lunch days, please email Zoe at hotlunchbulpitt@outlook.com.
Fresh to You Fundraiser
Our school is making a healthy choice in fundraising by selling top quality, local fruits and vegetables from BC, while making a 40% profit that will go towards PAC initiatives.
Bundle 1 – $25 = 3lb Onions, 3lb Carrots, 5lb Gala Apples, 5lb Pacific Sunset Potatoes
Bundle 2 – $30 = 5lb Carrots, 0.5lb Shallots, 1lb Parsnips, 5lb Pacific Sunset Potatoes, 5lb Red Beets
You can order through Munch-a-Lunch, or with cash or cheque (please make cheques payable to BCAITC).
To place an order, find the order form on the PAC Facebook page, or email bulpittpac@outlook.com.
Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear orders are now open through Munch-a-Lunch. Hoodies are $35 and t-shirts are $20. Order deadline is October 14th.
https://munchalunch.com/schools/richardbulpitt/
Stay in the Know
Follow the Richard Bulpitt PAC Facebook page or our Instagram (@rbepac) to stay up-to-date with all the details! https://www.facebook.com/groups/745815738765109
Quote(s) of the week
Something to Read or Watch…
- I spent some time Friday listening to conversations about Reconciliation with First Nations. One concept I have had to work hard to understand in practice is decolonization. The Telling Our Twisted Histories podcast at CBC helped me understand, specifically through the episode on Bannock. I also found the Unreserved episode talking to Buffy Ste Marie to be time well spent. I first encountered Buffy watching Sesame Street, and was lucky to see her perform a couple of years ago (aged 80!!!).
Things to Remember from the Calendar
Thursday, October 6
- PAC Community Values Coupon Book deadline
Friday, October 7
- Individual Picture Day
Monday, October 10
- Thanksgiving holiday
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