Dear Families,
It was wonderful to see so many families visiting the school last week to have student-led conferences with your children. We know that the students were very excited to showcase their learning to you. The conferences are a great chance for parents to see the progress that students have made and for students to reflect on their own learning.
Here are a few things happening in the week ahead and beyond!
Scholastic Book Fair: April 27 – 30
Our Library will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair on the following days and times:
Monday April 27, Tuesday April 28, Thursday April 30 – Recess/Lunch/ 3:00-3:30
Wednesday April 29 – Recess/Lunch/3:00-5:30 OPEN LATE
Professor Wow: Friday, May 1
We are looking forward to a school-wide presentation by Professor Wow on Friday afternoon – thanks to the PAC for funding this event! Professor Wow says that there’s a magical world of science all around us, exerting forces that shape our reality. He uses his mind-boggling circus skills to reveal these invisible forces that are right under our noses. Using floating objects, he brings the concept of lift to life, helping kids understand how airplanes fly. He breaks the sound barrier with the crack of a bullwhip to give students a visceral understanding of speed’s powerful forces. With expert juggling and balancing skills, plus help from audience volunteers, Professor Wow demonstrates Newton’s three laws of motion, and more.”
Track Meet: Monday, May 4
Track season is upon us! Our Grades 4-7 will participate in a variety of events including running races, long jump, relays, shot put and softball throw at the Regional Track Meet. This year it will be held in Ladner at Delta Secondary on May 4th. We will need parent drivers to transport our track participants, so please hold the date open if you will be able to assist.
UPCOMING EVENTS & INFORMATION:
Welcome to Kindergarten:
Tuesday, May 12 – 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm
Tuesday, May 26 – 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm
The meetings will be held at Cliff Drive Elementary school and are for new Kindergarten parents and children. We recommend that you attend both sessions to give your child time to meet the teachers, see the classroom and for parents to attend sessions held by different speakers from our District and school. Please enter the school through the Gym doors at the back of the school.
Please RSVP if you will be able to attend one or both sessions: cliffdrive.elem@deltaschools.ca
Cell phones / Personal Devices (including Apple Watches)
A reminder that in Delta Elementary Schools, personal digital devices are not to be used at any time during the school day, including during instructional time, recess, lunch and field trips. Students who bring them to school must check them in with their classroom teacher, who returns them at the end of the day. For illness or emergencies, the school office will make a call to reach parents/guardians.
INFORMATION FROM THE PAC:
USED BOOK SALE: May 6 – May 8 – at lunch and after school
Donate your used books, puzzles, arts & crafts supplies, & board games for our used Book Sale! Make your life easy and drop off at the gym stage on April 22nd Student Led conference Day! or bring in items to the Gym by May 6th!
We are also looking for volunteers for the Book Sale!
Positions need filled:
Set up – Wednesdayd May 6 9am-11am
Cashiers – Wed May 6, Thurs May 7, Friday May 8 (all cashier shifts are 1 hour or less) Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EA4AC23A4F58-63198115-used
Freezie Fridays:
Freezie Fridays will start every Friday after the May long weekend! Jumbo Freezies are $2 each. Sales will be cash only at the back of the school, near the playground.
Mother’s Day Flowers – Pre Order Now!
Order through the QR code below and our Cliff Drive PAC will pick up your order and bring it to the school on Friday, May 8 just in time for Mother’s Day! ORDER DEADLINE May 5, 2026 @ 8pm
Pac Live Music Night Fundraiser: @ The Legion Saturday May 2
Parents’ Night Out…Have you bought your tickets yet? Come mingle with the Cliff Drive Elementary community! Music by Pacific Drive Quintet featuring Mr.Lee and The Breaks The Beat.
Arrive early for the Legion meat Draw 6-7, Music starts at 7:30.50/50 draw, toonie toss, 3 big raffle items and local vendor mart on site.
After purchasing admission, add an amazing loaded Charcuterie Box or VIP table for 4 (2 tables left)
Tickets are on sale now on Munchalunch! https://munchalunch.com/
For Friends and Family ticket sales email cliffdrivepacfundraiser@gmail.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
| Saturday, May 2 | PAC Live Music Night Fundraiser @ The Legion |
| Monday, May 4 | Regional Track Meet @ Delta Secondary in Ladner |
| Wednesday, May 6 – Friday, May 8 | PAC Used Book Sale |
| Friday, May 8 | Hot Lunch: Thrifty’s Sushi, Subway & Chopped Leaf |
| Tuesday, May 12 | Welcome to Kindergarten Session 1 |
| Thursday, May 14 | District Track Meet (for those who qualified at Regionals) |
| Friday, May 15 | Non-Instructional Day (In lieu of Aug 26 Pro-D Day) |
| Monday, May 18 | Victoria Day – Statutory Holiday |
| Friday, May 22 | Parent Appreciation Hot Lunch: Jugo Juice & Cobs |
| Tuesday, May 26 | Welcome to Kindergarten Session 2 |
| Friday, June 5 | Sports Day Hot Lunch: Panago, Chopped Leaf & Thrifty’s *Whole Pizzas are available to order |
We wish you a wonderful week! If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Ms L Harrison, Principal
Ms H Hamilton, Vice Principal