Parent’s Corner

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FLOOD PREPARATI= ON!

Very substantial snow packs h= ave accumulated over large portions of the province. The Provincial River Forec= ast Centre continues to forecast well above normal spring runoff for the Fraser River in May and June. Extended periods of high temperatures and heavy rain will increase the risk of flooding. Parents are encouraged to take steps now. Fi= rst determine if you live in the flood risk area and if so make the recommended preparations as described at the Provincial Emergency Preparedness website:= http://www.pep.gov.bc.ca. Additional information on the Fraser River Flood Preparations is available at the City= of Chilliwack website= : http://www.gov.chilliwack.bc= .ca/main/. Information about school activities during the flood risk period will be included on the Chilliwac= k School District web= site: http://www.sd33.bc.ca/. It is expected = that schools will continue to operate as normal. However, plans and preparations= are being made at this time to respond quickly in the event of flooding near on= e or more schools.

The School District has been working in conjunction with the City of Chilliwack, Fraser Valley Regional District, officials from the Hospital, RCMP and other essential services to monitor the potential flooding situation and to devel= op emergency procedures. The School District’s Emergency Flood Planning Committee has been activated to monitor the flood risk, discuss our district preparations and formulate a response plan.

Our first concern is for the = safety of our students and staff. Sh= ould the potential for flooding pose a significant risk to any site, we would er= r on the side of caution and close the school.&= nbsp; Once the threat has passed and/or the water level receded, we would evaluate the school reopening, relative to the end of the school year.

As the river water rises to l= evels which are considered to be of concern the School Dis= trict will give notice to sites at increased risk including AD Rundle, Bernard, McCammon and Robertson.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS & RESOURCES

· City of Chilliwack’s flood preparation info: www.= chilliwack.com/Freshnet or call 604.792.2757

· Chilliwack Emergency Program is at the Ch= illiwack Fire Department 604.792.8713

· Provincial Emergency Program: www.pep.bc.ca=

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· Terasen Gas Flood Preparation: www.terasengas.= com/_Safety/SafetyHomeWork/EmergencyPreparedness/Floods/default.htm

· Mission Gauge: http://scitech.py= r.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/formnav.asp Click on “Fraser River At Mission”

· BC Hydro Flood Preparation:

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· Public Safety Canada

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· Agricultural Emergency Preparedness can be found at www.pep.bc.ca or call the Abbotsford Agricultural Centre at 1.888.221.7141

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO HAVE READY “JUST IN CASE”… Pack these= in an easy to grab bag:

þ Water – 4 litres per person (3 day supply)

þ 3D"Text Energy Bars and preserved foods (min 3 day supply)=

þ Extra clothing and walking shoes

þ Work gloves

þ Dust mask

þ Goggles

þ Emergency blanket

þ Green garbage bags

þ Multi-purpose knife

þ 12 hour light sticks

þ Flashlight

þ Battery Operated Radio

þ Batteries

þ Sportsman’s saw

þ Survival Bag (Tent)

þ Whistle

þ Pouch & Money (including coins)

þ Personal toiletries (toothbrush, etc.)

þ Medicine (including prescriptions)

þ Dry pet food

þ Writing pad and pencil

þ String

þ Duct Tape

þ Copies of ID, Photos of family

þ Deck of Cards, Games…

UCFV Homestay Families Needed

The University College of the Fraser Valley requires families to host international students for a short term in Chilliwack. Families can host students all sum= mer long, or choose a shorter option. Programs will run from June 29^th to the end of August 2007. Host families receive a= daily remuneration of $30.00 per student. Hosts are responsible for providing 3 meals per day and transportati= on to and from the Chilliwack Campus each weekday and for involving their stud= ent in fun activities with their families during evenings and weekends. To learn more about hosting with U= CFV call 604.792.0025 local 4436.

Be 1- Step Closer To Understanding Your Child=

Sardis Secondary School is hosting “Drugs, Alc= ohol & Your Child” on Wednesday May 30^th at 7:00 pm. Hear one family’s story of t= heir struggles and triumphs over drug addiction.

SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR 2007 = - 2008

Days in Session<= /span>	194
Min. Days of Instruction	187
Non-Instructional Days=	6
School Opens	September 4^th
Thanksgiving Day=	October 8^th=
Non-Instructional Day #1	October 9^th=
Non-Instructional Day #2	October 19^th
Remembrance Day (Nov 11)	November 12^th
ADR Report Cards Issued	November 22nd
Schools Close for Winter Br= eak	December 21
Winter Vacation<= /span>	Dec. 24 – Jan. 4^= th
Schools Re-open<= /span>	January 7^th=
ADR Pro-D Day	January 25th
ADR Report Cards Issued	February 6^th
Non-Instructional Day #3	February 15^th
Schools Close for Spring Br= eak	March 14^th<= /o:p>
Spring Break	March 17^th ̵= 1; 21^st
Schools Re-Open<= /span>	March 26^th<= /o:p>
Good Friday	March 21^st<= /o:p>
Easter Monday	March 24^th<= /o:p>
ADR Report Cards Issued	April 18^th<= /o:p>
Non-Instruction Day #4=	April 25^th<= /o:p>
Non-Instruction Day #5=	May 16^th
Victoria Day	May 19^th
ADR Report Cards Issued	June 26^th
Administrative Day (No Scho= ol)	June 27^th

"What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to a human soul." Joseph Addison (1672-1719) English Politicia= n

BEACH DAY BBQ on THURSDAY MAY 31!

Wear your shades, shorts and coconut sunscreen to help welcome summer this Thursday, May 31. Leadership has coordinated a soc hop at lunch, which will be extended into Core, and the Resource Program will be hosting a BBQ in the courtyard.= For $3.00, you can buy a hot dog, chips and drink. Freezies will also be availa= ble for $.50. School dress code still applies so leave your bikinis and Speedos= at home!

A.D. Rundle Fin= al Exams

The end of the school year is fast approaching with reg= ular classes finishing and Final Exams beginning the week of June 18^th – 20^th, 2007. We have included the following information and exam schedules to help you and = your child(ren) prepare.

q = A student who is over 30 mi= nutes late for an exam will not be admitted to the exam. They must report to the office and administration will reschedule the exam time.

q&nb= sp; A student who arrives late for an exam [less than 30 minutes] is not allowed to make up the missed= time at the end of the exam.

q&nb= sp; Students must stay for a minimum of one hour. After one hour, if students have thoroughly completed the exam, them must vacate the area near the exam room and wait outside for their bus or r= ide.

q&nb= sp; Students lose the opportunity to write/complete the exam if they:<= /p>

· = Talk

· = Pass notes

· = Look at another student’s paper

· = Use cheat sheets

· = In any way receive assistance of any kind or communicate with one another duri= ng the exam.

EXAM SCHEDULE JUNE 18 – 22= , 2007

SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM
M= onday June 18^th, 2007 &nbs= p; 8:40 – 10:40 am
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Core #	Room #	Supervisor
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71	Band	M= s. Stewart
72	207	M= rs. Johnston
73	108	M= r. Lumsden
74	106	M= r. Williamson
81	206	M= rs. Malanchuk
82	110