École Cleveland Elementary
North Vancouver School District
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Controlled release of students (Wednesday, October 26)

October 26, 2023

Dear Families:

This morning, I learned through the District of North Vancouver that due to construction on our street, the water main was breached. As a result, Cleveland Elementary is without a water supply.

We do have stored drinking water for students and staff (i.e., bottled water), and are setting up wash stations and portable washrooms, but of course sanitation is our concern, especially toilets.

The repairs necessary to get water flow restored will take at minimum several hours, and could be longer.

In light of this information, we have decided we need to do a controlled release. We are asking families or emergency contacts to come to Cleveland to collect your child as soon as possible*. It is not an emergency, so it is not necessary to rush, but please come to Cleveland this morning to collect your child.

When you arrive, you will note Eldon is closed. Mt. Crown is the preferred street for your arrival at school.

We are using a controlled release protocol to safely and efficiently ensure students are released to families/emergency contacts in this situation.

Please:

--Come to the blacktop area on the west side of the school and enter the gymnasium.

--Bring one piece of ID.

--Wait for our “runners” to collect your children.

--Do NOT enter the school directly, or knock on windows or doors, even if your child is in a classroom with outside access.

--Do NOT phone the school. Staff are all working to coordinate student release.

*If you are unable to pick up your child or have an official emergency contact pick them up they will be safe at school until regular release at 2:50.

Thank you for your patience and support.

Joe Campbell
Principal

After School Program-Sustainability, Art & Outdoor Fun

September 09, 2021

2021-2022_After-School Program_Sustainability, Art and Outdoor Fun.pdf

NEW After-School Program about Sustainability, Art and Outdoor Fun! 


Join Ecospark Explorers on an adventure around the world to learn more about environmental sustainability solutions and small steps we can all take to protect our planet!

Throughout the year, the program will also give kids a chance to create e-ART-h projects, be in touch with nature and raise environmental awareness in the school community in a fun and positive environment! 

 

For more information about the program, click on the attached PDF above, or email me at ecosparkexplorers@gmail.com.

The program will be led by myself, the main leader, and one to two Handsworth students, grade 11 depending on the size of each group.  

 

Schedule 

Monday (Grade 1-2): Sept 20-Dec 13 incl. 

Tuesday (Grade 3-4): Sept 21-Dec 14 incl. 

Wednesday (Grade 5-6): Sept 22-Dec 15 incl. 

Thursday (Grade 5-6): Sept 23-Dec 16 incl. 

Friday (Grade 3-4): Oct 8-Dec 17 incl. 

 

Cost 

35$/weekly session, total amount due by *Sunday, September 19th 

(*Final registration date has been extended to accommodate Cleveland parents) 

Monday (Grade 1-2): 11 sessions, 385$ 

Tuesday (Grade 3-4): 13 sessions, 455$ 

Wednesday (Grade 5-6): 12 sessions, 420$ 

Thursday (Grade 5-6): 11 sessions, 385$ 

Friday (Grade 3-4): 10 sessions, 350$ 

 

Times and Location 

Small gym (and outside) at Cleveland Elementary School between 3-4:30pm  

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me, Anouk at ecosparkexplorers@gmail.com or 778.837.5336 ​


Superintendent's K-12 Mask Update

April 01, 2021

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March 31, 2021

Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and Staff,

Earlier this week Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry amended the existing provincial public health orders. The strengthened orders and guidelines are in effect through April 19, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., and details are included in this news release.

Since that announcement, the Ministry of Education and BC Centre for Disease Control have been working on updating their respective K-12 health and safety guidelines (see the Resources section at the end of this letter), specifically focusing on mask wearing:

Effective immediately, all K-12 staff and all students in grades 4 to 12 will be required to wear non-medical masks in all indoor areas, including when they are at their work stations/desks, both within and outside of their learning group.

In a grade 3/4 combined class, the mask requirement applies to all students (including those in grade 3).

The mask requirement does not apply to staff or students in the following circumstances:

  • to a person who cannot tolerate wearing a mask for health or behavioural reasons;

  • to a person who is unable to put on or remove a mask without the assistance of another person;

  • if the mask is removed temporarily for the purposes of identifying the person wearing it;

  • if the mask is removed temporarily to engage in an educational activity that cannot be performed while wearing a mask (e.g. actively playing a wind instrument, engaging in high-intensity physical activity, etc.);

  • if a person is eating or drinking;

  • if a person is behind a barrier; or

  • while providing a service to a person with a disability or diverse ability (including but not limited to a hearing impairment) where visual cues, facial expressions and/or lip reading/movements are important.

Students in kindergarten to grade 3 are strongly encouraged to wear a mask indoors in schools – both within and outside of their learning group – though mask wearing remains a personal or family choice for these students.

Students will be able to remove their masks while outside, including at recess, lunchtime and while learning outside. As the weather improves, we anticipate teachers will continue to look for opportunities to move their classes outside.

While the amended provincial public health orders are in effect until April 19, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., there is no expiry date associated with the Ministry of Education updated mask guidance. However, the Ministry of Education will continue to work with Public Health to determine if further changes are required for health and safety reasons.

Starting tomorrow, we ask that you send your child to school in a clean mask and with a spare mask. Schools will have disposable masks available if students forget their mask.

We acknowledge that students in grades 4-7 may not be used to wearing masks in class. Therefore, teachers will spend the next few days helping students to adjust to this change.

Lastly, please keep in mind that masks remain one layer of protection. To keep each other safe, we must continue to:

  • Use the Daily Health Check before arriving at school (students and families, click HERE for the link).

  • Stay home when feeling ill.

  • Practice diligent and frequent handwashing.

  • Practice physical distancing when possible, even outdoors.

  • Spend time close to home with members of our own household.

  • Adhere to province-wide restrictions.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation, understanding and patience as we work to operationalize these very recent changes. The actions we collectively take will help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, keep our schools open and keep our students and staff safe.

With appreciation,

Mark Pearmain

Superintendent, North Vancouver School District

 

Resources

*In the case of any variance between the Provincial COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines for K-12 Settings and the BCCDC Addendum, schools and school districts will follow the health and safety guidelines outlined in the former.

NVRC: Low Cost Activities & Camps For Spring Break 2018

March 14, 2018

The North Van Rec Centre is offering a number of services to children that promote active living, cultural exploration and skill development during the Spring Break. The NVRC believes all children should have access to services and provides resources and support to those with barriers including financial need.

Dance Fesitval 2018

March 05, 2018

​April 19, 2018 for grades 4 - 12