May 10, 2019
The Province of British Columbia and the Ministry of Education today announced funding for a new elementary school in Coquitlam's Burke Mountain and three classroom additions for other School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) schools. Totaling $73.3 million, the announcement includes a new elementary school for the Sheffield-Partington area of North Coquitlam...
April 03, 2019
The Summer Learning program in School District 43 provides engaging learning opportunities for students in Grades 1 through 12. All courses are taught by certified teachers and are tuition free for students meeting the usual BC residency requirements. See attached for more information OR visit their
website
February 21, 2019
February 21, 2019
Dear Students, School Staff, and Parents,
As you have heard, there is a measles outbreak at three schools in Vancouver. Please note that this is a localized outbreak and that students who are attending schools not connected to the outbreak have not been exposed. There is no evidence of...
November 28, 2018
Nation wide emergency alert test
At 1:55 today, a nation wide emergency alert test will occur via text message through mobile devices. It will also be distributed via radio and TV. This is only a test. Not all users may receive the information due to compatibility issues. We will communicate this...
December 07, 2017
Register with City of Port Coquitlam Parks & Rec www.experienceit.ca 604-927-7529
August 30, 2017
Aug 30, 2017; Email has been sent to families to advise which group your child is in. If you did not receive it, please contact the school birchland@sd43.bc.ca
May 29, 2017
PLEASE HELP LOOK AFTER OUR SCHOOL THIS SUMMER Our school is an important place in our neighbourhood. We all want to do everything we can to eliminate vandalism on school grounds this summer. Schools are most at risk during: Summer evenings and nights especially when the weather is hot The week...
May 09, 2017
Cookie Fundraiser.pdf May 23 rd order deadline June 15 th delivery and pick up at school All proceeds go to grade 5's year end activity. Order online or there are extra in the foyer. Packages should have gone home Friday or Monday.
https://www.qsp.ca/4565347
April 12, 2017
Dear Birchland Community, I am proud to announce that this year's Birchland Elementary Terry Fox Run will be held on Thursday May 4 th 2017. Terry Fox was raised in Port Coquitlam and is one of Canada's most inspiring heroes. The Terry Fox Run is a symbol of hope and raises...
January 11, 2017
The Royal Party consists of Flower Girls from Grades 1 and 2 and Princesses and Lancers from Grades 4 and 5. Students interested are asked to apply on-line at
www.portcoquitlam.ca/mayday. A hard copy of the application is also attached and is available at all recreation facilities. Please contact Shelly Alford at...
December 09, 2016
Readthe attached letter from SD43 Superintendent Patricia Gartland on district participation in FSA, in accordance with the School Act.
October 28, 2016
O ctober 28, 2016 Your Support Is Needed! – Tax Receipt Opportunity Dear Parents: Welcome back to school! Birchland Elementary is a wonderful place of community, learning and exploration! Your support of your child's learning environment is valuable so we invite you to come and attend our meetings as well as...
June 22, 2016
Supplies will be delivered to the school for the start of September, in a great re-usable school tools shoulder bag. See attached for more information or see lists under Parents > School Supplies.
Email Jana Nimmo at Staples Coquitlam with any questions: jana.nimmo@staples.ca
Deadline: July 4, 2016
April 12, 2016
Lowry Olafson came out to Birchland to write an record a school song with our students. Please view the attachment for instructions on how to download the song.
January 12, 2016
Hippity Hoppity Easter is on the way!
BPAC’s 2016 Purdy’s Easter Campaign is on now!
Orders Due March 1st, Pickup March 10
*note, Easter is during Spring Break this year.
Instore Pricing with 25% back to Birchland Elementary don’t delay, order online today!
http://www.purdysgpp.com/JoinAGroup.aspx?c=31563
January 12, 2016
Hippity Hoppity Easter is on the way!
BPAC’s 2016 Purdy’s Easter Campaign is on now!
Orders Due March 1st, Pickup March 10
*note, Easter is during Spring Break this year.
Instore Pricing with 25% back to Birchland Elementary don’t delay, order online today!
http://www.purdysgpp.com/JoinAGroup.aspx?c=31563
January 08, 2016
Please see attached All About Me Flyers and Registration forms. Space is limited so please return forms as soon as possible.
Please fill out a form for each child.
November 23, 2015
Please see the attached letter regarding a recent decision by the provincial government to mandate two “Curriculum Implementation” days during this school year. Based on this mandate by the government our district has chosen Tuesday, Feb 9 th and Friday, May 15 th . On these days students will not be...
October 07, 2015
Registration is Oct 7 to 14th
Please complete the forms and return to the office
Copies available in the office
August 31, 2015
Tue, September 8
· Kindergarten students need to check-in with our kindergarten teacher in the front foyer (between 9:00 – 9:30 if possible)
· Families will sign up for a welcoming conversations time with the teacher
· Families will sign up for gradual entry times
August 31, 2015
Tuesday, September 8 th , 2015 – 9:00 – 9:30
SEPTEMBER 9 th – 11 TH – FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL
· Grade 1 – 5 Students in school for regular day (8:55 – 2:50)
November 17, 2014
Our most recent E-News is now available in the "Newsletter" folder under the "About Birchland" tab.
It can also be accessed by clicking
here.
August 29, 2014
Please see attached.
August 25, 2014
Please see attached
June 26, 2014
Please see attached letter from Tom Grant.
June 17, 2014
Please see attached.
June 12, 2014
Letter from Tom Grant on June 12th.
May 26, 2014
Mr. Pearse has decided to postpone the BBQ scheduled for June 4th. It will be rescheduled in the fall.
May 26, 2014
The attached notice was sent via e-mail to all parents today.
May 23, 2014
Please see the attached letter to parents that was e-mail to all parents on Wednesday, May 21st and sent home with student on Friday, May 23rd.
Please note that the school district is requesting that parents keep their children home on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.
If you have any questions or...
January 15, 2014
In celebration of Birchland’s 40th year our community is engaging in a collaborative mural project. Students, staff, former students, local residents and businesses are all invited to get involved.
October 23, 2013
Please see attached notice. To be returned by MONDAY, OCT 28th. A copy is going home with students today.
September 10, 2013
Please use this link to register for our "
Munch a Lunch " site. If you already have an account, please login using
THIS LINK . The Ming and Sing menu is now available for the September 25th Hot Lunch Day.
June 13, 2013
Kitchen in the gym
2:55 to 3:15 pm
Chips - 75 cents
Frozen Yogurt - $1
May 30, 2013
Please see attached...
January 09, 2013
Please see attached....
December 19, 2012
The district decision to close needs to occur by 6:30 a.m. so that families can plan and make alternate arrangements should schools be closed. While the District tries to make the best decision with the information we have the weather changes quickly for the worse or for the better.
Schools are...
December 18, 2012
6:50 AM update from district site:
Should conditions change closer to school start times, families are advised to make decisions about school attendance based on their local road conditions.
Please hit Refresh for further updates.
6:30 update from district site:
All schools are open today, Wed., Dec. 19.
...
December 06, 2012
December 6, 2012
Dear Parents,
Below is an order form for Pink Shirts from Terry Fox Secondary for Anti Bullying day this upcoming February. Knowing how financially strapping the month of December can be I hesitated to send this out, but as this is such a good cause I decided that...
September 11, 2012
current issue has been emailed and sent home with students today. It can be found on our website under "About Birchland > Newsletters"
June 27, 2012
REGISTRATION AND FIRST WEEK of SEPTEMBER START-UP (2012-13)
Dear Parents and Students:
We trust that you will enjoy a safe and relaxing summer break. For those students who are leaving us, we bid a fond farewell and encourage you to keep in touch with us once you get settled into your...
May 22, 2012
Our May 14th Newsletter can be found
here.
Or by clicking on the "About Birchland" tab and then "Newsletters".
May 01, 2012
Summer Learning 2012 ONLINE Registration Dates
Elementary & Middle: June 5 th to June 28 th
(Start @ 6:00 a.m.)
You must have an account with our online system BEFORE registering for courses. Please visit our website and create/update your account now.
Visit
www.summerlearningcoquitlam.ca for more in
formation....
April 02, 2012
The most recent E-News is now available in the newsletters section of our website, or by clicking
here.
If you would like to sign up to receive our newsletters via e-mail please contact Mrs. Williamson in the office.
March 08, 2012
March 2012
Dear Neighbour,
You have probably noticed that on most Monday mornings we have district painters on site at Birchland to cover graffiti from the weekend. School breaks (Winter, Spring and Summer) are usually bad times for graffiti and vandalism. We would much prefer to be able to spend the...
March 05, 2012
The March 6 meeting of the Board of Education has been moved to Tuesday, March 27.
March 01, 2012
*** PLEASE SEE ATTACHED ***
February 27, 2012
We are very happy to welcome Ms. Kissinger to the Birchland community. Ms. Kissinger will be replacing Mrs. Johnson who has gone off work in advance of the birth of her baby!
February 21, 2012
Order forms are available in the office.
ORDER AND PAYMENT DUE MAR 7TH.
Sample's are in the display cabinet in the front foyer.
January 11, 2012
Thank you all so much for such a warm welcome to the Birchland Community. After hearing so much about all of the fantastic things going on at the school it is exciting to finally be here.
Frank Pearse - Principal
September 30, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Dear Parents,
We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Kerri Johnston will be joining our Birchland staff as our Grade 1 / 2 (Division 6) teacher, beginning on Monday, October 3 rd . Kerri is an exceptional early primary teacher who is currently completing her Graduate Diploma...
September 16, 2011
Letter is going home with students Sept 19/11. If you need another copy, please email the school at
birchland@sd43.bc.ca
...
September 14, 2011
Peanut and Food Allergies
On behalf of the students in our school who are allergic to peanuts, we ask all families to be mindful of this as they choose their lunch menus and/or bring snacks or treats to the school.
There is a child in your classroom that has a severe...
February 18, 2011
see attached....
November 01, 2010
In the event of heavy snow, ice or extreme temperatures, a decision on school closures will take place as soon as possible after 6:00 a.m. that day.
· Check the district website at
www.sd43.bc.ca beginning shortly after 6:00 a.m.
· Be sure to hit Refresh when...
October 29, 2010
from Oct 26/10 Newsletter...
Reversed Lunch
Numerous elementary schools have shifted the sequence of their lunch hours so that students have the opportunity to play first, and then come in to eat their lunch. Schools and families have reported that the students seem to benefit from this change in sequence in...
