βββββββββWelcome to the Queen Mary Community Elementary School Parent Information page.
We value and encourage parent/guardian involvement in our school community and recognize that providing opportunities for parents to come together to engage in topics relevant to their child's education, development and well-being as integral to school community involvement. For the 2015-16 school year, there will be a number of such opportunities organized for parents.
For all REGISTRATION information click HERE
WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN!
Thank you to all who attended our Kindergarten Orientation Session on May 29th!
Here is a copy of the Power Point shared with families: K Orientation PP 2023 FINAL for Website.pdf
βThe Kindergarten Gradual Entry Schedule for September will be emailed to families at the end of June.
Welcome video for your children - from our QM Kindergarten teachers β LINK HERE
Queen Mary's Welcome to Kindergarten Photo Booklet (PDF attached)
Queen Mary K handbook.pdfβ
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program in an Early Years Setting- LINK HEREβ
When I go to Kindergarten This booklet is designed by the Ministry of Education specifically for children and is helpful for parents / guardians as a starting place to talk about Kindergarten with their child - LINK HEREβ
Queen Mary's Parent Advisory Council
Join the QM PAC Facebook Page - LINK HERE
You are welcome to take part starting now - meet other parents/guardians, enjoy social events, get involved in fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, stay informed, contribute ideas and feedback to the school community!
Other Kindergarten Program References:ββ
B.C.'s Early Learning Framework: early_learning_framework.pdfβ
Full Day Kindergarten β Ministry of Education Program Guide: fdk_program_guide.pdf
Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) - The primary focus of SWIS is to provide
assistance to parents and their children with first-year settlement
needs through referrals and cross-cultural education. LINK HERE for more information.
For local daycare facilities: Click HERE
The Child Care Resource and Referral program provides a list of child care providers by neighbourhood but they also provide an educational component of what to look for when looking for quality child care. Call 604-985-7138 and ask for a parent information.β
For topics about health and wellness please visit our school link to Vancouver Coastal Healthβ