Posted: June 2, 2024

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Big, big thanks!

Thanks to all of our community members who adjusted their routines on Thursday for the installation of our expansion’s ground floor. The work went very smoothly, and we’re excited for the result. Mr. Oliver is also excited about how many people were able to walk at least part way to the school. We should do that more often!

Students were fascinated by how there were cubbies and coat hooks already installed, and by how they could picture the classrooms as they saw parts become a whole. I talked wo a number of future builders, engineers, and crane operators as we watched. What a great career exploration opportunity! In case you missed it, here’s a video sample of what we got to see!

RCMP Open House

Fire Hall Family Night

Bring the kids and your camera and enjoy an inside look at our community fire halls. Meet local firefighters, climb aboard fire trucks, and join hands-on demonstrations of our fire fighting equipment. Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday, June 11 from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Fire Hall 3 – Aldergrove, Fire Hall 5 – Brookswood, Fire Hall 6 – Murrayville, and Fire Hall 7 – Otter.

Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30 to 8:00pm at Fire Hall 2 – Fort Langley, Fire Hall 4 – Willoughby, and Fire Hall 8 – Walnut Grove.

A few summer opportunities you might find intriguing…

Walnut Grove Day Camps

Hello Parents at Richard Bulpitt! Our team at Walnut Grove Day Camps is hosting summer camps again for school aged kids this July, just up the road at Alex Hope Elementary school. Our week-long multisport camps include a variety of sports, games, and activities to keep your kids moving, learning, and having a blast. Our camps run each week in July on a similar schedule to school hours (9am-3pm). Designed and run by local teachers and coaches, we’ve created our high-quality programs to focus on a healthy blend of fun and development. Whether your child is a seasoned athlete or just starting out, our program is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to kids of all skill levels. We want to see kids grow athletically, socially, and personally. To register or learn more, check out our website at https://www.wgdaycamps.ca.

Canoe Camp

Maker Camp

PAC News

Spring Fling is on Friday June 7th 

The last day for ticket presale on MunchaLunch. is Monday June 3rd. Save yourself the hassle of waiting in line for tickets! Tickets will be distributed to students on Thursday, June 6th.

• • Admission is free, but tickets are required for most activities, carnival games and concession. 
  • A list of activities and their ticket costs is available on Munchalunch.
  • Food trucks do not accept tickets.
  • Email us with any questions at:rbepacspringfling@gmail.com

We need volunteers!

If you can spare any time on Friday June 7th, we would greatly appreciate it!

• • Sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/…/4090A44AAAD2AAAFE3…

Volunteers will be given 10 free tickets for Spring Fling that can be used towards concession (popcorn and drinks), or activities at the event. Middle school and high school students can earn volunteer hours as well.

This year we will have a volunteer information session, on Wednesday June 5th, at 6:30 PM at the RBE Library. Pizza dinner will be provided. This meeting is to ensure that volunteers know where to report, what their duties are, and expectations for the event. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged!

Thank you for your support!

Cake Walk – We know Richard Bulpitt has some amazing bakers!

• • We are accepting: cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, brownies, or doughnuts (homemade or store bought).
  • Please no items that require refrigeration.
  • Items containing nuts must be clearly labelled and securely packaged.
  • Please use this form link to sign up: https://forms.gle/V3DkMnDWZoNz8HHK7

Please drop off your donations to the RBE Music Room no later than 4:45 PM on Friday June 7th. If you need to make alternate arrangements please email us at rbepacspringfling@gmail.com

You can get more information about the event here: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/330371753485362

Chopped Leaf & Fuel Fun Lunch Order Deadline – Tuesday, June 4th

Please make sure you submit your Chopped Leaf & Fuel Fun Lunch Order and PAY IT IN FULL by 11:59pm Tuesday, June 4th  here:  https://munchalunch.com/schools/richardBulpitt/

If you do not, your child will not receive their Fun Lunch on Friday June 14th.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we had to change one of our vendors for the June 14th Fun Lunch day. 

If you ordered fun lunches for June 14th from Wheatella:

• • Their hot dogs will be replaced with Hot Dogs from Fuel Catering. 
  • Their treats will be substituted where possible from Tracy Cakes Bakery.
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to substitute the Mini Pizzas. If you ordered those, they have been cancelled and credited to your account, and you will need to login to Munchalunch and choose from the other options. 

Please verify that you have complete lunches ordered for your child(ren) on Munchalunch. 

If you have any questions please email Zoe at hotlunchbulpitt@outlook.com.

You can view the full list of upcoming fun lunches and general information about fun lunches on our website here.

RBE PAC EXEC Nominations are open for the 2024/25 School Year

Are you interested in joining the PAC EXEC next year?

We are looking to fill the following positions for the 2024/25 school year:

• • Hot Lunch Co-coordinator 
  • Treasurer
    • Brianna, the current treasurer, has reached the end of her term, but will still be part of the PAC EXEC next year. She will be able to guide and support whoever takes on this role. Our PAC cannot exist without a treasurer, so please consider taking on this role.
  • Member at Large (two positions available)

The election for these roles will happen at our PAC Annual General Meeting on June 10th. You can find more information about the roles and the nomination form at the link below:

https://forms.gle/LXBUMwYbX4sXskMN9

Please email our president, Allison Senften, at bulpittpac@outlook.com with any questions. 

Stay in the Know

Follow the Richard Bulpitt PAC Facebook page, our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rbepac/) and now visit our website to stay up-to-date with all the details!

Quote(s) of the week

Something to read (or watch)…

But where are the video games???

Need a pick-me-up?

• It is with some horror that I read occasional stories about orcas (one of my ‘favourite’ animals, in case your child is wondering…) sinking boats in the Mediterranean. This study suggests that the attacks are nothing more sinister than the whales having fun.
• And finally,

Things to Remember from the Calendar

There will surely be more things added to this as the month goes on, but here’s a whole month worth, so you have a longer view of a busy time. Also to remember are individual class field trips and events, but we don’t put all of them in here.

Monday, June 3

• Last day for Spring Fling Ticket Presales
• Track Practice after school
• Last week for book exchanges
• Spring Fling Planning Meeting (online)

Tuesday, June 4

• Hot Lunch Order Deadline for this Friday
• Grade K1 Field Trip for Ms. Sutherland’s and Ms. Arora’s classes is rescheduled to tomorrow and Friday, just in case you didn’t get the email on Friday.

Wednesday, June 5

• Spring Fling Volunteer Info Session – 6:30 in the library

Thursday, June 6

• Track Meet (grade 4 & 5 track team members)

Friday, June 7

• Spring Fling!!!

Monday, June 10

• Grade 5 Swim Program

Tuesday, June 11

• Grade 5 Swim Program

Wednesday, June 12

• Grade 5 Swim Program

Thursday, June 13

• Grade 5 Swim Program

Friday, June 14

• Grade 5 Swim Program
• Fun Lunch

Wednesday, June 19

• Parent Appreciation Coffe

Friday, June 21

• National Indigenous People’s Day

Monday, June 24

• R.E. Mountain Grad Walk (10:30 or so)
• Grade 5 Farewell
• PAC Treat Day

Tuesday, June 25

• Sports Day!!!

Wednesday, June 26

• Last day to check the Lost & Found

Thursday, June 27

• Last Day of School – All students dismissed at 11:30
• Report Cards Published

Friday, June 28

• Administrative Day

Friday, June 5

• Office Closes for the Summer

Monday, August 26

• Office Reopens