Kilmer Connections

Welcome back to school everyone!

On behalf of all Kilmer Staff, we are excited to start the school year with you!

The first week back is a great time for students to reconnect. Students will be placed into grade groupings for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday while all new registrations are completed and our classes finalized and approved by the district.

Kindergarten Please sign up for Welcome Conversations and check the Kindergarten News below for gradual entry schedule and more.

School Supplies Students should bring water bottle, recess snack and lunch for the first days of school. On Monday September 14th please send your child to school with their supplies. School supplies are listed on the Kilmer Website: School Supplies

Back to School BBQ Everyone is invited to attend the annual Back to School Bbq / Meet the Staff on September 17th from 5-7pm. It's a super opportunity to reconnect with all your Kilmer crew and meet families or staff new to the school.

New Staff Welcome to Mme. Dumoulin, teaching Grade 3/4 French Immersion on Wednesdays, and Education Assistants Ms. Fullerton and Ms. Lee.

School Calendar Please check the website for upcoming school events, pro d days and holidays.

A bientôt,

Theresa Roberts, Principal

Kilmer Parents make school even better every day for ALL students.

This year's student planners (grade 1-5) and K Folders were paid for by KPAC. They will be handed out to ALL students on Monday September 14th after the new classes are confirmed.

KPAC is already getting ready for Fun Lunch Fridays- stay tuned for the launch! New this year is a Munchalunch button on the front page of the school website - right near the Absences button.

KPAC is on Instagram: Kilmer Pac (@kilmerpac) • Instagram photos and videos

Save Money and Help the Community at the Same Time!

KidSport Tri-Cities is holding another legendary Used Sporting Goods Sale, Presented by Saputo:

Saturday, September 12th, from 10am until 1pm

Poirier Forum – across the street from the Arena and Pool,

618 Poirier St., Coquitlam

Admission is by donation or item(s) for the SHARE Food Bank

Open to everyone! If you or your family is in to sports, we will save you money! A huge variety of High Quality used sporting goods at incredible prices. From bikes and hockey gear to fitness equipment and wetsuits and everything in between. You can outfit a child for hockey (including skates and a helmet) for $100. Lacrosse (including a stick and helmet) for $90. Over 100 gently used kids’ Trek bikes and 100 other bikes. Plus, there’s no tax. Cash, debit and Credit Cards accepted.

All proceeds subsidize registration fees for kids from families who are struggling financially. Save a ton of $$$ and help your community at the same time. More than 2,000 people attended last time…YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS SALE!

To make this event a huge success we’ll be collecting equipment. Families are encouraged to donate and drop off their gently used sporting goods (no more than 6 yrs old please) of any kind from Aug 29 – Sept 11 at the following locations:

Port Coquitlam Community Centre - Lower Arena Lobby

Port Moody Rec Centre – front desk

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex – front desk

If you have gently used equipment taking up space in your garage or basement, this is a great opportunity to free up some space, donate the equipment (including bikes) and make a great contribution to our community. Please remember to also come by the sale for some amazing deals and tell your friends!

We’re always looking for more volunteers for this event, so if you’re interested, please email cwilson630@gmail.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

CONTACT:

Chris Wilson, KidSport Tri-Cities

Phone: 604-341-0241

Email: cwilson630@gmail.com

www.kidsporttricities.ca

The École Kilmer calendar is online – all events that have been confirmed are available for you to see at a glance. Please revisit our site as we will continue to add dates as they are confirmed.

Reach for the Stars - Un peu plus haut, un peu plus join.

Email: kilmer@sd43.bc.ca
Website: École Kilmer Elementary School
Location: 1575 Knappen St. Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2P8
Phone: (604) 941-3401