February 15, 2021
Click
HERE for the MDI surve.
February 13, 2021
Click
HERE for the FSA test.
January 04, 2021
Please click the link below to register your child for the
grade 1 Mandarin Bilingual lottery. Available spots in our two grade 1
classes for the next year are extremely limited.
Grade 1 Mandarin Bilingual Lottery Point
of clarification: Kindergarten students
currently in our Mandarin Bilingual program will automatically...
September 09, 2020
Information about Grade 1-5 for Thursday Sept 10 and Friday Sept 11th
June 10, 2020
Please join us for our virtual sports day. Post your videos to FreshGrade by June 16th to win some amazing prizes!
Virtual Sports Day 2020.pdf
January 16, 2020
There are very limited space for Grade 1 Mandarin Bilingual for September 2020. Click on the link to complete a form. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=74xl2ZICUkKZJWRC3iSkS4xv-t0B8-dKoO_iU55Lsf1UOUUwSDIzT0ZPTTk5QzNSMU1UNk1NSkkxNS4u
January 15, 2020
Our Mandarin Bilingual Information Session has been re scheduled to Monday, January 20th, 6:00-7:00pm
January 15, 2020
Due to extreme weather conditions, the Mandarin Bilingual Information night (Wednesday, January 15) is CANCELLED.
It will be RESCHEDULED on Monday, January 20th, 6:00-7:00pm
Online applications will go live on www.sd43.bc.ca website on Thursday, January 16 at 9:00am. Applications close on January 22nd at 4:00pm.
January 10, 2020
Mr.
Jankowiak will join Walton at Morning Fitness on Wednesday, January 15 th .
Parents are welcome to join and meet our new principal! Mr. Jankowiak
will officially start on Monday, January 27 th , which happens to be a
professional day! Therefore, you’ll get a chance to see him on...
January 06, 2020
Parent Information Night, Wednesday, January 15th, 6:00-7:00pm in Walton's gymnasium.
Kindergarten and Grade One On-Line Registration Information for September 2020:
Registration will be open between January 16-January 22, 2020.
http://www.sd43.bc.ca/school/walton/ProgramsServices/ProgramsChoice/Pages/default.aspx#/=
December 19, 2019
Walton will be closed for the Winter Holidays for two weeks. Our last day of school is Friday, December 20th. We re-open Monday, January 6th.
December 13, 2019
Tuesday December 17 th the grade five
students are having a Candy Cane Sale after school. Candy Canes are $1.00
each and will be sold outside the gym doors. All monies raised will go
towards grade five year end activities. The Winter Musical “Jingle Bell Jukebox” is scheduled
for Wednesday and...
December 10, 2019
This letter serves to inform you that I have been reassigned to a new role within the Coquitlam School District as District Principal of School Services and Special Projects. Part of my new assignment will be working with Programs of Choice, such as the Mandarin Bilingual Program. My last day at...
November 20, 2019
Dear Parents and Families,
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school.
We invite you to share in this celebration of books and reading with us.
On Tuesday, December 3rd• the book fair will be open from 2:45pm to 6:30pm in our school gym.
Did you know that for every...
November 08, 2019
School will be closed on Monday, November 11 th
for Remembrance Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, November 12 th . Walton honoured Remembrance Day today. We had
presentations from our Grade 3 divisions (Mrs. Meadows, Ms. Pass, Ms. Wegrich,
Mrs. Shum and Mrs. Sluis’ classes) perform “Where Do We...
October 21, 2019
Last Friday, we celebrated Walton’s 30 th birthday! Our guests included
former principals Mr. Argue and Mr. Grender. Mrs. Dupuis also returned to
wish our school a Happy Birthday. It was very touching to hear speeches
from Mrs. Rajwani (who taught at Walton since it opened in 1989); Ms. Pass...
October 16, 2019
Walton Elementary will honour it's 30th birthday this Friday at 1:00pm. Parents are welcome!
October 04, 2019
Last
Monday, we hosted our Orange Shirt Day assembly. The message was ‘every
child matters’. There were messages of acceptance, understanding and
learning that we gather from our First Nations’ peoples. We were
fortunate to have Mr. MacKay from our Aboriginal Education department speak to
our students. We
are just...
September 27, 2019
A
few things to keep in mind for the following week. Monday,
September 30 th is Orange Shirt Day. This is a time to
recognize the reconciliation with First Peoples. We are encouraging
students to wear something orange on this day. We will honour Orange
Shirt day with an assembly...
September 16, 2019
Walton will be closed on Friday, September 20th for a Professional Day.
September 16, 2019
Parents are invited to come to school, between 5:00-6:00pm to meet their child's teacher!
September 13, 2019
The Walton teachers would like to
invite you to our Open House on Thursday, September 19 th ,
between 5:00-6:00pm. This is a chance for you to meet your child’s
teacher. Please note this is not a parent-teacher interview so teachers
will not be able to discuss your child’s academic...
September 11, 2019
Welcome to the first Friday Frenzy of the year! The Friday Frenzy is a weekly email that we
send out to provide information to parents.
I used to do a monthly newsletter, but I found that the information was
outdated by the time you received it. I...
August 28, 2019
Tuesday, September 3 rd , 8:50-9:20am is the first day of school. Students only attend for 30 minutes. Returning students report to their former classrooms. New students report to Library. New Kindergarten students arrive, 10:00-10:30am in the gymnasium. Wednesday, September 4 th and onwards are full days (8:50-2:45pm) of school...
July 02, 2019
An email was sent to parents whose children have already registered at Walton and will begin Kindergarten in September 2019. The email contained five attachments and was emailed on July 2 by Mr. Mah. If you did not receive the package, please email walton@sd43.bc.ca. School staff is currently on holidays but...
May 29, 2019
Please
click on the link to access the online order form if your child will be
in the following grades starting in September 2019.
Neighbourhood Grade 1
Neighbourhood Grade 2
Neighbourhood Grade 3
Neighbourhood and Mandarin Grade 4
Neighbourhood and Mandarin Grade 5
https://creativepacks.ca/collections/packs/walton-elementary-school+
Order deadline is Monday,...
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...
March 04, 2019
Walton Elementary's last day before Spring Break is Friday, March 15th. Report cards will be handed out. School will dismss at our regular time of 2:45pm.
School re-opens Monday, April 1st.
February 22, 2019
Walton is closed today for a Professional Day. School will re-open Monday, February 25th.
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...
February 12, 2019
Walton, and all SD43 schools, are closed today (Tuesday, February 12, 2019) All evening groups are cancelled. Mandarin Bilingual early dismissal for Student Led Conference is cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Check for updates tomorrow morning for school status on Wednesday, February 13, 2019
February 04, 2019
Monday, February 11: All students will dismiss at 1:45pm. Tuesday, February 12: Only students in Mandarin Bilingual Program will dismiss at 1:45pm
The purpose of Student Led Conference is to provide an opportunity for students to share their learning with parents. There will be an agenda that the child will lead...
December 17, 2018
Walton Elementary will be dismissing early on Wednesday, December 19th and Thursday, December 20th at 1:45pm for the purposes of Parent-Teacher Interviews.
December 04, 2018
It's almost December!
Please mark these dates on your calendar and let your daycare providers
know. Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Interviews, Wednesday, December 19th at 1:45pm (All
students) Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Interviews, Thursday, December
20th at 1:45pm (All students) We have a special presentation on Wednesday,...
September 28, 2018
It’s almost October! Students will have their photos taken on Monday, October 1 st . Lifetouch photographers will be here. They will return November 7 th for retakes. We hosted our annual Terry Fox Run yesterday! It
is so great to see 547 kids along with dozens of...
September 24, 2018
Our Terry Fox Run is scheduled for Thursday, September
27th in the afternoon. This event will
be rain or shine. Students should dress
ready to run or walk our Terry Fox route.
More information will be sent out on Monday. Student Picture Day is Monday, October 1st....
September 14, 2018
The Walton PAC would like to invite you to a BBQ on Thursday, September 20th beginning at 4:30pm. Walton Elementary will be open, between 6:00-7:00pm for parents and children to meet their teacher!
June 01, 2018
Walton Elementary is proud to host a Harry Potter themed Sports Day on Friday, June 8 th ! Yes, a Harry Potter themed Sports Day! The students will be placed into three Hogwarts Houses: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. More information will be coming but here are some highlights. We will...
April 30, 2018
Young Entrepreneur Show Our Young Entrepreneurs are “Open” for Business! Come Shop for Mother’s Day Gifts Our grade 4/5 students have
been participating in Power Play Young Entrepreneurs an educational program
that helps students develop the tools needed to start their own businesses. These enterprising young
people are...
April 30, 2018
Track and Field season begins April 30th. Our District Track and Field Meet is Friday, May 25th. In general, running practices take place on the lower field. Shot Put and Discus are on the lower field.
Long Jump takes place on grass field. High Jump is in the gymnasium. The locations...
April 13, 2018
I hope you have a wonderful weekend! We do have a professional day on Friday, April 20 th . School will be closed. We are going to renew our Litterless Lunch practice. We are asking students to bring home their food scraps and recycling for disposal. We've noticed that...
April 04, 2018
Parent Teacher Interviews for Report Cards Wednesday, April 4 at 1:45pm (Mandarin Bilingual Program only) Thursday, April 5 at 1:45pm (Neighbourhood and Mandarin Bilingual Program)
Student Led Conferences
Wednesday, April 25 at 1:45pm (Mandarin Bilingual Program only)
Thursday, April 26 at 1:45pm (Neighbourhood and Mandarin Bilingual Program)
March 15, 2018
We have a few important calendar dates coming up when we return from Spring Break! Please note the early dismissal days and plan accordingly to have your child picked up on time. Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Interviews (Mandarin only), Wednesday, April 4 at 1:45pm Early Dismissal for Parent Teacher Interviews...
February 23, 2018
It looks like we’ll have a snow filled weekend!
Did you see the weather forecast? 5-10 cm on Friday and 10-15 cm on Sunday!
Please watch for updates from me on Monday regarding conditions around the school.
Thanks to Mr. Chiang for arranging the Lunar New Year...
February 16, 2018
Happy New Year! A few dates to keep in mind for the upcoming week. We have another 4 day week since Friday, February 23rd is
a Professional Day! Walton celebrates the Lunar New Year with the Lion Dance
on Tuesday, February 20th at 10:45am. We
are using a...
February 01, 2018
Dear Walton Families, Back by popular demand, Walton PAC is hosting its 3rd annual
swap meet April 27 and April 28. If you are interested in hosting a
table, reservations are now open! There
is an early bird discount of 10% if you reserve before February 28!
We are...
January 26, 2018
Monday, January 29 th is a Professional Day!
Walton will be closed for students. Our staff will be exploring the new
Nelson resources that will support the revised curriculum. We’ll also be
taking a look at some new materials that supports computational thinking! Wednesday is Snowman Day! Snowman Day...
January 11, 2018
As part of the incentive for past fundraising, Walton will host a Fan Expo (aka science fiction convention) on Wednesday, January 24th. Students and parents are welcome to join!
Walton Fan Expo.pdf
January 08, 2018
Walton Elementary will host an information session for parents interested in registering for the Mandarin Bilingual Program for September 2018. The session is intended for parents of children entering Kindergarten or Grade One next September. The information session will be Wednesday, January 17th, 6:00-7:00pm in the Walton gymnasium.
Registration will...
January 07, 2018
School re-opens Monday, January 8th. The first bell rings at 8:50am.
December 22, 2017
The Staff of Walton Elementary wishes you a happy, relaxing holiday break! School will be closed between December 23rd to January 7th. School will re-open on Monday, January 8th at 8:50am.
December 08, 2017
Walton Elementary will dismiss all students on Wednesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 14th at 1:45pm for Parent Teacher Interviews.
December 08, 2017
Our Scholastic Book Fair opens Monday December 11 and Tuesday, December 12th.
It will be open between 2:45pm-6:00pm
December 06, 2017
Our Student Council will be organizing this year's food hamper drive. Our goal is to collect 2 full boxes from each class for a total of 50 boxes. Coquitlam Fire and Rescue will pick up our boxes on December 22nd.
We are also asking each family bring one food item as a...
November 29, 2017
Please click on the attachment to read Principal Caitlin's newsletter. Principal Caitlin was Principal for the Day at Walton! Well done Caitlin!
Principal Caitlin's Newsletter.pdf
November 28, 2017
Please note the time of the performances so parents can plan accordingly.
Thursday, December 21st
9:15am
Mr. Finlay & Ms. Ji
Mrs. Sluis and Mrs. Shum
Mrs. Creightney and Ms. Sedlacek
Ms. Evans and Mr. Chiang
Ms. Thiara and Ms. Zhang
Mrs. Dane, Ms. Pass and Ms. Mah
...
November 20, 2017
Tiny Islands Jazz Performance on Tuesday, November 21st at 1:30pm.
Walton Elementary will be closed on Friday, November 24th for Curriculum Day. School will re-open on Monday, November 27th.
November 07, 2017
Remember that school is closed Friday, November 10 th
and Monday, November 13 th . Walton re-opens on Tuesday, November 14th.
November 02, 2017
Walton will honour Remembrance Day on Thursday, November 9th at 10:40am. Parents are welcome to join.
October 26, 2017
Parents are invited to join the Walton community for our Wicked Halloween Parade on Tuesday, October 31st at 9am.
Parents will watch from the gymnasium as each class parades through! The parade should end by 9:30am!
October 06, 2017
Wednesday October 25th is Outdoor Day at Walton!
19 of our classes will be participating in a one hour station that celebrates learning in outdoors!
Many classes will be going outside to enjoy learning stations in the
great outdoors on our school grounds! This is a rain or...
October 02, 2017
Picture Day, Monday, October 2nd Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 9th (School Closed) Interim Report Cards, Thursday, October 19th
Professional Day, Friday, October 20th (School Closed) Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st
September 22, 2017
Walton is closed for students today! We re-open Monday, September 25th!
September 20, 2017
Tomorrow is an exciting day for us at Walton! We are hosting our Open House and PAC BBQ on Thursday,
September 21 st ! It’s a chance to strengthen the sense of community
at our school! The Walton PAC is hosting a BBQ between 4:30-6:00pm in our
main parking lot for...
September 13, 2017
We’ll host a short Welcome Back Assembly this Friday
(September 15), 9:00-9:30am. It’s a chance for our school community to
come together for the first time this year. Parents are welcome to attend. Maybe I’ll show off one
of my latest model kits. Maybe I’ll show a vacation photo!...
September 11, 2017
All parents are asked to complete the School Policies eForms. They can be found on this website. Look for "Parent eForms" on the homepage.
September 06, 2017
Students will need to bring a lunch and snack today! Kindergarten Gradual entry begins today.
September 01, 2017
We are set to open on Tuesday, September 5th. Walton
is fully staffed and ready to go! Returning Grade 1 to Grade 5 students will report to their
classroom from last year between 8:50-9:20am. Students (Grades 1 to 5) new to Walton will report to the
library. Any students...
June 23, 2017
We are about to enter our last week of school. Here
are some things you need to know. Tuesday, June 27 th is our Canada 150 Spirit Days.
We’d like the children to come to school wearing colours that represent Canada
to them! This event is planned by our...
June 07, 2017
SUNNY DAY PLAN
8:50 Bell rings. Attendance 9:00 Classes begin loading into gym. 9:10 Assembly Begins. 9:20 Move out to first station 9:25 Stations Begin (4 x 10 minutes) 10:15 Indoor Recess 10:30 Move back out to resume stations (4 x 10 minutes) 11:30 Lunch. Parents will have a concession stand...
May 25, 2017
Wednesday, May 31 st will be a special day at
Walton. We’ll be presenting our Walton Wildcats with their track and
field ribbons during Morning Fitness at 9am. Our students represented our
school so well!!!!! I’d like to thank the coaches who dedicated so much
of their time to prepare our...
March 08, 2017
The last day of school before Spring Break is Friday, March 10th.
Walton Elementary will be closed for Spring Break beginning Saturday, March 11th through Sunday, March 26th. School will re-open Monday, March 27th.
January 04, 2017
Walton Elementary will host an information session for parents regarding the Mandarin Bilingual Program. The session will be hosting the gymnasium, 6:00-7:00pm. Please click on the attachment for more information.
Mandarin Bilingual Program Ad 2017.pdf ...
December 26, 2016
Walton Elementary will re-open Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017! Please notify the school if your children will not be in attendance this day due to illness or extended holidays.
December 08, 2016
Click on the attachment to read a letter from our Superintendent Patricia Gartland regarding the FSAs.
December 02, 2016
We’re going to try and
different approach to food donations: The Nine Days of Giving. Walton
has a long history of being a generous school to the SHARE Food Bank!
We'll provide a focus for each day of giving. There are collection
boxes in each classroom. Please use the list...
November 23, 2016
Morning Performance 9:15-10:15am Doors open at 8:30am Mrs. Thompson & Mrs. Greer Ms. Howells Mrs. Dupuis & Ms. Cui Mr. Ross & Ms. Zhou Ms. Wegrich/Ms. Hussein & Mrs. Hoang/Ms.Charles Mrs. Friend Ms. Biedka & Mrs.Wong/Mrs.Cimaglia Afternoon Performance 1:00-2:00pm Doors open at 12:00pm Mrs. Palmer & Mrs....
November 23, 2016
Hi I am principal Senna. I made a newsletter about the kids at Walton because, you could say it was one of my priorities of being principal for a day. I had fun making it and I promise I wrote it truthfully. Thanks, Senna
newsletter from Principal Senna.pdf
September 22, 2016
School is closed on Friday, September 23rd. We will re-open on Monday, September 26th.
September 19, 2016
Dear Parents: This notice contains important information
regarding our Walton community’s Terry Fox assembly, run, and fundraising
efforts this year. Assembly – Wednesday, September 21 st
@ 10:40 a.m.
Please join us for our annual assembly as Division 3 students share Terry Fox’s
inspirational story of courage and determination....
August 30, 2016
SCHOOL OPENING PROCEDURES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 School begins 8:50 a.m. for students entering Grades 1-5. Dismissal at 9:20 a.m. New kindergarten students meet in the gym at 10:00am. The Walton PAC will host a coffee reception for parents in the morning while your children are in class. ...
August 30, 2016
Attention! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for Fall after school
activities. Please find all available programs here
http://www.waltonpac.ca/after-school-activities.html
**Please note that since you will not know you child's new division number you
can refer to their old division for this time. Once divisions are assigned, we
kindly ask that you...
August 22, 2016
Click on the link to view school supply lists. Please note that bulk orders have been done on behalf of students for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3. https://www.sd43.bc.ca/elementary/walton/Publication%20Documents/Pages/default.aspx
July 13, 2016
Walton Elementary is closed for summer break. Our school office will re-open on Monday, August 29th. The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 6th. Please read the attachment for further information.
Walton Elementary is Closed for the Summer.pdf
June 22, 2016
Click on the attachment to view our latest newsletter!
June 17, 2016
Walton Elementary will honour our Grade 5 students with a special assembly on Friday, June 24th at 10:40am.
June 12, 2016
School will be closed on Monday, June 13th but will re-open on Tuesday, June 14th!
May 31, 2016
Shape of the Day
8:50 Attendance
9:00 Assembly and Line Dancing in the Gym
9:30 Stations (5 ten minute stations).
10:25 Recess. Indoor Recess
10:40 Stations (3 ten minute stations)
11:15 Clean Up and return to classrooms
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Return to Grass Field for Tug of War
1:30 Clean...
May 26, 2016
The students that participated in the Track and Field meet will receive their ribbons on Friday, May 27th at 9am.
May 19, 2016
School will be closed on Monday, May 23rd for Victoria Day.
Walton Elementary will participate in the District Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, May 25th. 87 students will represent our school.
May 10, 2016
Click on the attachment to read the results of our Parent survey using the Hearts and Mind Index.
May 09, 2016
School will be closed on Friday for Curriculum In-Service Day!
May 03, 2016
Please read the attachment for details on tomorrow's Emergency Release Drill.
April 30, 2016
Watch the students of Walton explain their Class Charters!
http://youtu.be/pLUHy1naJ9A
April 20, 2016
Click on the attachment to read our April newsletter!
April 15, 2016
Walton will host an 80's Day on Wednesday. We're encouraging students, staff and parents to dress up as if it were the 1980's!
We will have a special 80's themed Morning Fitness! Parents are welcome to attend!
April 05, 2016
Wednesday, April 6. PAC Pizza Hot Lunch. Families had to pre-order their pizza last week.
Monday, April 11, PAC Meeting. The PAC will meet at 6:45pm in the library. All parents are welcome.
Wednesday, April 13, Como Lake Relay. Our Grade 4 and 5 team will be participating in the annual...
March 29, 2016
What happens if "The Big One" happens while the children are at school?
We will be sending our reminders about the May 4th Emergency Release Drill but I thought I'd remind everyone that the district-wide event is coming! Our school community will practice our emergency release procedures. In short, we need...
March 11, 2016
Walton Elementary will be closed from Monday, March 14-Monday, March 28 for Spring Break.
School will re-open on Tuesday, March 29.
March 09, 2016
Please read the notice regarding the district-wide Emergency Release Drill on Wednesday, May 4th.
March 09, 2016
Click on the link to read our March newsletter!
March 04, 2016
Please note the two upcoming Early Dismissals at 1:45 for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Wednesday, March 9, 1:45 dismissal for Mandarin Bilingual Students
Thursday, March 10, 1:45 for ALL students
February 24, 2016
Construction on the four garden beds began yesterday. The garden beds support the school's participation in the Richmond School Yard Society's Garden program. Four of our classes have been participating in the program.
The garden beds are being constructed next to the Tot Lot. For the time being, we are keeping...
February 08, 2016
Click on the attachment to view our latest newsletter!
February 02, 2016
Thanks to everyone for making our Readathon a success! We have surpassed our goal of $12000 and reached an astounding $13030! All the money will be used to support our library! We accomplished this in four weeks! Special thanks to parent Ms. Sing, for spearheading the event!
We will celebrate our...
January 14, 2016
Our on-line payment system is now live.
http://www.sd43.bc.ca/elementary/walton/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=194&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esd43%2Ebc%2Eca%2Felementary%2Fwalton%2FAnnouncements%2FAllItems%2Easpx
It is important that you sign up for your child. This is a district wide program. Once created, your account will follow your child through his/her time in a Coquitlam School.
Please be aware, that we soon start asking for payment through KEV...
January 14, 2016
Click on the link below to read about the Cross Catchment Process.
http://www.sd43.bc.ca/elementary/walton/Publications/Cross%20Catchment%20Application%20Process.pdf
January 05, 2016
This message is intended for families with younger siblings about to enter kindergarten in September 2016.
I have included information for our neighbourhood Kindergarten program and our Mandarin Bilingual Program.
Kindergarten
Registration begins February 2, 3 and 4
http://www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Documents/School%20Registration%20Ad%202016.pdf
Mandarin Bilingual Program (Kindergarten and Grade 1 intake)
Information...
January 04, 2016
https://chimp.net/groups/walton-read-a-thon
Happy New Year! I hope that you've all had a great break with the kids. If the kids got any books over the holidays they'll be all set to start the read-a-thon that's starting up today!
We're holding a read-a-thon this month with an aim to raise $12,000...
December 01, 2015
Your child will be receiving his/her report card on Friday, December 4 th . Please return sign and return the card and envelope to school. Teachers may request a meeting with you by checking the box. Parents can also request a meeting to discuss questions or concerns about the report.
Walton...
November 27, 2015
Hi Parents,
Please read the attached letter from Principal Tanner!
Thank you.
Principal Tanner
November 26, 2015
Read the attachment for our Winter Concert Performance Times!
November 23, 2015
The students and staff will begin bringing home food scraps and juice box or yogurt recycling containers to be disposed. The purpose is to reduce the amount of compost, recycling and garbage that the school manages on a daily basis. The process of recycling and composting at a large school has...
November 19, 2015
Please find attached a letter from Superintendent Patricia Gartland regarding the 2 days of inservice school staff will be receiving for the new BC Curriculum implementation.
In short, schools will be closed for students on:
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 (The day after BC Family Day)
Friday, May 13, 2016
We are...
November 16, 2015
Schools are not routinely closed due to snow or other inclement weather conditions. All schools in School District 43 (Coquitlam) will remain OPEN, if at all possible, during winter weather, including snowfall.
However, on occasion, a district-wide or partial-district closure is required due to extreme weather. Partial-district closures affecting individual...
November 15, 2015
We are in the preliminary stages of planning the concert. It will be held during the day of Thursday, December 17th. Your child's class will be performing in either the morning or afternoon. We are aiming to balance each performance. Each concert will have a mix of our neighbourhood and Mandarin...
November 05, 2015
Many thanks for the families who have contributed a photo for our Walton Remembers display case! There is still time to bring in a photo or item that shows a personal connection between your family and Remembrance Day.
We will be collecting donations for the Poppy fund on Tuesday, November 10...
November 03, 2015
Walton Elementary is moving towards a "Litterless" lunch practice.
Children will be asked to bring home all of their litter, including juice boxes and food scraps, on a daily basis. In short, kids pack home what they pack to school. It's like camping in the woods!
Our goal is to reduce...
November 02, 2015
The Coquitlam School District is implementing a new online payment system that will allow you to view and pay you child’s student fees safely and conveniently online starting in January 2016. These fees could include planners, field trips, school supplies, etc.
We encourage you to register your account online now!
Here’s how to...
October 30, 2015
I’d like to wish your family a safe Halloween! Our day is ending after a morning full of station activities and a Halloween Sing-Along this afternoon. Halloween is an exciting day for the kids! You can see some of the pictures on our Twitter site:
http://www.twitter.com/@waltonSD43
The Halloween Monster...
October 19, 2015
Our Remembrance Day Ceremony is Tuesday, November 10 th at 10:45am.
School will be closed to honour Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 11 th .
The staff of Walton Elementary would like to make our Remembrance Day ceremony more meaningful for families.
We would like to dedicate our display cabinet to...
October 16, 2015
Monday, October 19 th , Election Day. School is open but the traffic will be epic.
Wednesday, October 21 st , Morning Fitness at 8:50am. Kindergarten classes are joining.
Thursday, October 22 nd , Interim Report Cards go home. The PAC will also sponsor a Popcorn Sale afterschool! Each bag is...
October 09, 2015
Click on the link to view our October newsletter.
October 06, 2015
Walton Elementary will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 30th. All classes (Kindergarten to Grade 5) will rotate through activity stations in the morning. We will then celebrate Halloween with a Primary Sing-Along between 1:00-1:30pm. Families are welcome to join!
• Children choosing to wear a costume must come to school dressed...
October 06, 2015
Walton Elementary is closed for Thankgiving Day on Monday, October 12th. We will re-open on Tuesday, October 13th.
September 28, 2015
Walton Elementary's First Ever Halloween Dance: The Monster Mash
Friday, October 30th 7:00-10:00pm
Tickets will be sold exclusively to Walton families until October 14th. Afterwards, tickets will be sold to the community. Get your tickets now! Tickets are limited!
https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/36088/chk/50a1
The Walton Monster Mash Family Dance is a family-friendly event and...
September 23, 2015
School is closed for students on Friday, September 25th due to a professional day. School re-opens Monday, September 28th.
September 23, 2015
Dear Parents:
This letter contains important information regarding our Walton community’s Terry Fox assembly, run, and fundraising efforts this year.
Assembly – Wednesday, September 23 rd @ 10:40 a.m.
Please join us for our annual assembly as Division 1 students share Terry Fox’s inspirational story of courage and determination....
September 22, 2015
Walton Elementary will host a Terry Fox Assembly tomorrow (Wednesday, September 23 rd ) at 10:40am. Parents are welcome to attend.
Our actual Terry Fox Run Assembly is on Wednesday, September 30 th at 1:45pm. Parents are welcome to attend. More details to follow!
September 17, 2015
Please read the flyer regarding our Walton Open House!
September 16, 2015
Please read the attachment regarding the upcoming PAC swapmeet.
September 16, 2015
All Walton families are asked to complete 1 eform per child. Click on the button "Parent eForms" to complete the process.
September 11, 2015
Students will return to former classes on Monday, September 14th.
Kindergarten Welcoming Conversations begin!
September 11, 2015
The Walton PAC help supervise the pick up/drop off zone at the end of the day. In order to ensure a safe and orderly environment, we limit the number of vehicles that come into this area.
If you have witnessed our parking situation after school, you’ll understand how busy this area...
August 31, 2015
First day of school is Tuesday, September 8th:
Grades 1-5, 8:50-9:20am. Students will report to their former classrooms.
All students new to Walton will report to the library.
Kindergarten, 10:30-11:00am.
New kindergarten families will come to the gym to sign up for their Welcoming Conversation.
The Walton PAC will host a...
June 23, 2015
What does the staff Walton do the moment school ends and summer begins? Find out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm9rGOl3pCc
Video originally shown at our Grade 5 Farewell Ceremony! Thanks Mrs. Friend!
June 21, 2015
Monday, June 22nd
Grade 5s will visit Scott Creek in the morning.
Wednesday, June 24th
Farewell Assembly for departing staff at 9am. There will also be presentations to the Junior Traffic Patrollers and Youth Leadership course. All parents welcome!
Thursday, June 25th
Last day of school for...
June 10, 2015
Monday, June 15 th , Professional Day.
Tuesday, June 16 th , Partners in Education Luncheon at noon.
Friday, June 19 th , Grade Five Farewell Assembly at 10:45am.
Wednesday, June 24 th , Staff Farewell Assembly (Parents welcome!) at 9:00am.
Thursday, June 25 th , Last Day of School for...
June 08, 2015
Hi Parents of the Mandarin Bilingual Program,
At our December PAC meeting, I showed a slideshow that documented our trip to the Edmonton School District to check out their Mandarin Bilingual program.
We’re going to offer another opportunity to see the slideshow as it gives a point of reference for the...
June 03, 2015
Concession will be hosted in the Gymnasium!
Hot dogs (all beef) $2
Bottled water $1
Lemonade $1
Watermelon 50 cents
Carrots and celery $1
Popcorn small $1 large $2
Banana Bread $1
Cookies $1
Seaweed $1
Freezies $1
Coffee (adults only) $1
May 25, 2015
Click on the attachment to read our Sports Day Flyer!
May 15, 2015
Dear Parents,
We would like to invite all Walton parents to join the Walton Staff for an end of the year celebration.
The staff of Walton would like to co-host a luncheon with our wonderful parent group.
The Partners in Education luncheon will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 12:00 -...
May 12, 2015
1. Friday, May 15 th is a Professional Day. School is closed for students. The focus for our day will be examining the Hearts and Mind Index for all students. Stay tuned for the next newsletter for more information.
2. Monday, May 18 th is Victoria Day. School is closed.
3....
May 11, 2015
Click on the link to view pictures from our 25th Birthday Celebration!
https://coquitlam.snapd.com/event/815764#/
April 27, 2015
Dear Walton Community,
We are very pleased to announce that tickets to our Mother's Day Tea are all sold out! Thanks to everyone for their amazing support. We were able to put together some fantastic auction baskets with all your donations. We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Walton...
April 15, 2015
Walton Elementary will support the Heart and Stroke Foundation by participating in the Jump Rope for Heart program.
We will feature an introduction assembly on Wednesday, April 22 nd after morning fitness. This will involve pledge collecting and prizes. We will combine both primary and intermediates to hear about the Jump...
April 01, 2015
Walton Elementary will be celebrating its 25 th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 7 th .
A few things for you to know.
There will be an assembly at 1:30pm. Parents are welcome to attend the assembly but seating will be limited.
Parking will be extremely limited on Tuesday. The main parking...
March 31, 2015
Click on the attachment to read the latest newsletter.
March 30, 2015
The Walton PAC will be hosting a big fundraising event on Saturday, May 2 nd at the school. It will be a Mother’s Day Tea Celebration!
Each class will be putting together a theme basket that will be auctioned off at this event.
Please read the attachment and see if you...
March 25, 2015
Attached is the Board Approved School Calendar for next year. Walton still needs to choose 2 additional Professional Development Days.
February 18, 2015
Want a Sneak Peak at our new
Report Card?
Monday, February 23rd
PAC Meeting at 6:45pm
or
Friday, February 27
8:50-9:15
Gymnasium
February 17, 2015
Click on the PDF file to view our Lunar New Year schedule!
February 12, 2015
Walton Elementary will celebrate it's 25th Birthday on Tuesday, April 7th. We will host an assembly at 1:30-2:15 and officially open our two new classrooms.
The original 1989 staff have been invited back.
February 10, 2015
Nestor Elementary will be hosting our Ready Set Learn event on Thursday, February 12th, 1:00-3:30pm.
This event is aimed at pre-school children or children preparing to enter Kindergarten.
Click on the attachment for more information.
January 19, 2015
Our January newsletter is now posted. Click on the attachment to read.
January 19, 2015
Please read the attached memo regarding applying to a cross catchment school.
January 05, 2015
Walton Elementary is hosting an information session for families interested in registering in the Mandarin Bilingual Program at Kindergarten or Grade 1.
http://www.sd43.bc.ca/Programs/Mandarin/Pages/default.aspx
The information evening is Tuesday, January 13 th , 6:30-7:30pm in our gymnasium.
Walton families are welcome to attend if they have a...
December 19, 2014
Walton Elementary is closed for the Winter Break between December 20th to January 4th. School re-opens Monday, January 5th.
December 11, 2014
Walton Elementary will host an information session for new parents interested in registering for Mandarin Bilingual Program for Kindergarten or Grade 1 in 2015-2016.
Location: Walton Elementary, 2960 Walton Avenue, Coquitlam
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Time: 6:30pm -7:30pm
This event is an information session intended for parents only. Please do...
December 09, 2014
Please read the attached Winter Concert notice. There will be a paper form of this notice sent home today.
December 07, 2014
Please call the school to report your child's absence. Email and on-line systems still not restored as of 4:00pm Monday. Please do not rely on on-line absence reporting. Call the school if your child will be away on Tuesday.
November 27, 2014
Please find a translated copy of the Tot Lot Donation notice attached below.
November 24, 2014
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school.
We invite you to share in this celebration of books and reading with us.
On Tuesday, December 2nd and Wednesday, December 3 rd the book fair will be open from 2:45pm to 6pm in our school gym.
Don’t forget to enter our...
November 21, 2014
Please click on the attachment to view our next movie night flyer!
November 14, 2014
Morning Performance (9:15am)
Mrs. Friend
Mr. Finlay & Ms. Ji
Mr. Ross
Mrs. Palmer
Ms. Wegrich & Mrs. Haworth
Mrs. Shum
Mrs. Howells
Ms. Heath
Mrs. Dupuis
Ms. Cui
Miss Biedka
Ms. Sciascia
Afternoon Performance (1:00pm)
Mrs. Rajwani & Mrs. Korbely
Mrs. Jeanneau
Mr. Greveling
Ms. Zhou
Mrs. Dane & Mrs....
November 12, 2014
*Thursday, November 20 and Friday, November 21, we will be collecting coins for Cancer Research and students can vote on which staff member will win the best stash. As students donate money, they can vote on who they think will win the best stash. Four students will have their names drawn...
November 05, 2014
Please click on the flyer to learn about our Walton PAC Tot Lot fundraiser.
November 05, 2014
Walton students will be receiving their first Interim Report Cards, Friday, November 7th. This is an informal report that will comment on student work habits and behaviours.
November 05, 2014
Our school Remembrance Day Assembly is Friday, November 7th at 10:50am.
October 27, 2014
We have rescheduled our Terry Fox Run for Thursday, October 30th at 1:45.
October 27, 2014
The concrete truck returns this Wednesday morning. The trucks will be pouring both at the back of the school (by the gymnasium) and the front (by the kindergarten rooms).
The parking lot that includes the pick up/drop off zone will be closed again this Wednesday morning.
Students in Ms. Howell, Ms....
October 23, 2014
Due to poor trail and field conditions, we have postponed our Terry Fox Run. Please watch for an announcement regarding a new day.
October 20, 2014
Click on the attachment to read the latest newsletter!
October 18, 2014
Walton Elementary will be closed to students on Friday, October 24th for the Provincial Professional Day.
October 14, 2014
Invitation to New Parents’ Information Night
Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m .
Dear new Walton parents,
Now that you have a child enrolled in our school, you are members of the Walton Elementary Parent Advisory Council (PAC) - a very active and involved group that we cordially want to...
September 30, 2014
Click the attachment to read our newsletter!
September 19, 2014
Click on the letter to read about School Opening.
September 16, 2014
Please read the attached letter carefully. More information will be coming.
Watch your inboxes, Twitter or our school website.
September 16, 2014
Please read letter from Tom Grant regarding today's news.
September 08, 2014
Click on the link to read Superintendent Tom Grant's update.
September 01, 2014
Parents or guardians;
Schools will not open for instruction on Tuesday, Sept 2nd. We believe that teachers will not report for work and the strike will continue.
Unfortunately the negotiators for the BCTF and the BCPSEA could not reach a negotiated settlement over the weekend. The parties met with the assistance...
August 29, 2014
SCHOOL OPENING PROCEDURES
First Day to be Determined
School begins 8:50 a.m. for students entering Grades 1-5.
Dismissal at 9:20 a.m.
New kindergarten students meet in the gym at 10:30am.
Attendance on this day is very important as we confirm our enrolment numbers for the district. If your child will not...
August 29, 2014
Please read the attached letter regarding Tuesday, September 2nd.
August 25, 2014
Walton Elementary's office is scheduled to open, Monday, August 25th to Friday, August 29th between 9:00pm-3:30pm.
August 22, 2014
Please read attached letter from Superintendent Tom Grant
June 26, 2014
Click to read the latest letter from Superintendent Tom Grant.
June 17, 2014
Please read the attached letter from Superintendent Tom Grant.
June 13, 2014
Click on the link to read the latest newsletter!
June 12, 2014
Please read this important message re: Teacher strike
June 06, 2014
Please read the attached letter regarding the teacher strike on Friday, June 13th.
May 16, 2014
Walton Elementary will be closed for students on Monday, May 19th (Victoria Day) and Tuesday, May 20th (Professional Day). We will re-open Wednesday, May 21st.
May 02, 2014
Attached is our May Newsletter! Enjoy!
April 11, 2014
Click on the link to read our latest newsletter!
http://www.sd43.bc.ca/elementary/walton/Publications/Newsletters/2013-2014%20School%20Year%20Newsletters/Walton%20Elementary%20Newsletter,%20April%209,%202014.pdf
March 14, 2014
Walton Elementary is closed for Spring Break. School will re-open Monday, March 31st.
For inquires regarding registration or other information, please email
walton@sd43.bc.ca.
...
March 11, 2014
There is so much going on at Walton! Here is another newsletter this month!
February 25, 2014
Wear the colour pink to show your support for kindness and respect!
February 18, 2014
Congratulations to Julie, Gr. 4. for her speech on "Top 5 Interesting Foods Korean Kids Bring to School" and Ricky, Gr. 5. for his speech on "Uranium". Both students will represent Walton at the District Public Speaking Festival on Thursday, February 27th, 9:00-12:00pm.
Our other presenters included Alex, Aidan, Tiger, Teagan,...
February 17, 2014
This event is for kids aged 5-12. No skating experience required. Come and enjoy the fun. Get to know the excellent sport of ringette. The attached PDF contains all pertinent details.
February 13, 2014
Please notify your daycare provider of our early dismissal at 1:45 on Thursday, February 20th.
February 13, 2014
Click the attachment to read the February newsletter!
January 20, 2014
Walton parents are encouraged to attend a fundraising event being organized by the Walton PAC. It is a fine food and wine tasting event that will feature local vendors offering samples of their edible delicacies, in addition to opportunities for participants to bid on highly sought auction items and purchase tickets...
January 16, 2014
Please note the new date for Walton's Lunar New Year concert. It will now be held in the school gymnasium at 1:15pm on Thursday, February 6th rather than on February 5th, as originally advertised.
January 10, 2014
Please refer to the document attached for information regarding registration for minor league baseball.
January 09, 2014
Consider attending an evening with Kevin Cameron on Tuesday, February 4th (7:00 - 9:00 pm) at the Coquitlam Alliance Church. Kevin is a dynamic speaker, with extensive experience helping organizations deal with traumatic situations. Kevin will focus his February 4th session on parenting children in the 21st century. See the attached...
January 06, 2014
Walton's student led conferences will be held on Thursday, February 20th from 2:00 - 6:00pm. All students will be dismissed early at 1:45pm. See the calendar for more details about the student-led conferences.
January 06, 2014
Terry Fox Secondary School's Leadership class has designed anti-bullying T-shirts once again, in an effort to raise awareness about the significance of the pink t-shirt campaign and to raise funds for Kidsport in the Tri-Cities. T-shirts feature the slogan "Love is Louder Than Bullying 24/7" ... and they are a nice...
December 05, 2013
Attached is the ad explaining the registration process for the Mandarin Bilingual Program in 2014. It provides registration procedures and deadlines, and advertises a Mandarin Bilingual Program orientation evening starting at 6:30pm on January 14, 2014 at Walton Elementary.
November 18, 2013
Please consider joining SD43 families, educators, students, leaders and community members at an inspirational evening featuring Chris Tse, an SD43 alumnist.
Date: Tuesday, December 10 th at 7pm
(Doors open at 6:30)
Where: Dr. Charles Best Secondary – Gym
(2525 Como Lake Ave. Coquitlam B.C.)
Entrance Fee: Donation at the door...
November 18, 2013
Please encourage your child to wear a moustache to school this Friday, November 22nd as part of Walton's "Mo-vember" event. Donations will be collected for the Canadian Cancer Society. Moustaches can be drawn on, they can be made of paper ... whatever your child would like. Encourage your child to show...
November 18, 2013
Please refer to the menu for District Lunch during the month of December. Orders are due to the Walton office by 9:00am Friday, November 22nd.
September 21, 2013
The Coquitlam Moody Ringette Association is holding a "Come Try Ringette for Free" event on Saturday, September 28th from 1:30-2:30pm at Planet Ice in Coquitlam. The event is for boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12. No experience is necessary. See the attached pdf file for more details....
June 10, 2013
Please find attached 2-for-1 coupons for the Telus World of Science "Science of Sexuality" and "Creativity in Motion" exhibits. Both expire September 2, 2013.
June 04, 2013
Please refer to the attached pdf for details about the KidSport used sports equipment sale being held August 17th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.
May 22, 2013
Please refer to the attached pdf file that introduces an opportunity for boys and girls, aged 5-12, to try ringette for free! Equipment can be borrowed with pre-registration. All details regarding the date, time and location are attached.
May 22, 2013
Please find attached information regarding summer camp offerings with the Theatrix Youtheatre Society.
April 24, 2013
Please find attached a brochure that outlines the courses being offered in Coquitlam's Summer Learning program in 2013.
April 04, 2013
All parents interested in registering their children for Coquitlam's tuition-free summer classes are encouraged to read the attached pdf file that explains account creation details needed for registration.
March 05, 2013
Please refer to the attached activity flyer that outlines PAC-sponsored activities for Walton students. Activity details are included in the attached pdf file.
February 04, 2013
Don't miss out on a variety of exciting activities and camps at Place des Arts this spring. There are activities for school-aged children and for entire families. Details can be found in the attached pdf file.
January 11, 2013
Please see attached a letter from SD43 Superintendent Tom Grant regarding our District's participation in the Foundation Skills Assessment, in accordance with the School Act.
January 08, 2013
Please refer to the attached jpeg for information about credit courses being offered by SD43 for parents. Courses start on February 7, 2013.
