APE News

NANAIMO

»——— By Dominique caron, APE CounciL MEMBER ————a

We’re finally back together after a long break! In Nanaimo,
we’re bursting with energy and looking forward to an
outstanding year! One of our goals is to promote the
francophone program within the community. According to
the District #93 School Board, we have the potential to double
our clientele. Our mission therefore is to make a name for
ourselves in our community—to be seen and heard.
Suggestions are welcome!

LANGLEY
s————— By Maric FRASER, PARENT ——-——

To start the year off on a high note, our
Kindergarten and grades 1, 2, and 3 classes
enjoyed a wonderful outing to the Apple Barn in
Abbotsford. The children sampled the apples and
rode through the fields in the hay wagon with
Farmer John.

In September, we held numerous activities for the students:
the Terry Fox Run was a great success, as were the open
house, pizza day, and our advertising campaign at the
Woodgrove Shopping Centre. Parent volunteers were on
hand to promote the francophone program that we all hold
so dear. We wish you all a great start to the school year! Keep
up your excellent work—it’s so important for our children.

RICHMOND

a—_—__________ By Nancy Asse.in, APE Secretary ————_——_———2

We began the 2003-2004 school year in high spirits. This is our third
year and we now have 34 students in Kindergarten through Grade 4.
As parents, we are well aware that now isnot the time to sit back and
rest on our laurels. Recruitment and fundraising are the hot topics
again this year. The APE will make sure that the program meets all of
our expectations.

Port Coquitlam

» By Luc Lane et Louise-Anouk Que.Let, APE Memsers -»

The 2003-2004 school year is underway! At Des Pionniers
School in Maillarville, we have an enrolment of 302 students.
Welcome all newcomers!

This year, the parents’ association has planned numerous
fundraisers and other activities, including a dance, bingo,
bazaar, fashion show, and more. On October 3, the school
hosted the scrumptious chocolate fest...were you there to
enjoy it? On October 25, don your Dracula or Super-Baby

(or...) disguise and join us for a family Halloween dance!

We all know that, whatever their source—selling small
articles, books and magazines, toys, or chocolates, or hosting
community events—the monies collected all go toward a
single goal: improving the lives of our young people and
giving them as many resources as possible, both now and
in the future. The balloons are up, the champagne
uncorked—Here’s to another great year!

Eco-te ANNE-HEBERT, VANCOUVER

a———— By Dinier THEvENARD, APE Presipent —————=

The 2002-2003 went out with a bang, with the usual round
of activities...and that was only the month of June. Our
field day was a huge success—bikes, hamburgers, and
games all vied for the attention of parents and students alike.
There were activities for graduates, the APE-hosted dinner
for teachers, and a sports day organized by the teachers,
with a helping hand from many parents who served
refreshments and manned the infirmary. After all of this
work, the summer vacation was indeed welcome. Now here
we are again, relaxed and refreshed. The new school year

promises to be exciting. We have a few more students this
year. The school now has an assistant director and there’s
been a turnover among some of the teaching staff. New
parents have joined our ranks and will work with us to make
the school an increasingly vibrant community. This year,
we will focus on linguistic vitality (with lunchtime and after
school clubs), on knowledge (with activities targeting proper
handling of student conflict), and on the inclusion of non
francophone parents in the life of the school.

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