Happy Friday,

As we settle into October, the crisp air and changing colours remind us of the beauty of fall and the excitement of a new season. It's a wonderful time to enjoy cozy moments, warm drinks, and the vibrant scenery all around us.

A huge thank you to the First Walnut Grove Beavers for their amazing work sprucing up our front planters! Their efforts have truly brightened up our school entrance!

Looking ahead, October 5th is World Teachers' Day—a perfect opportunity to recognize the incredible dedication of our educators. We encourage you to take a moment to fill your child’s teacher’s inbox with messages of appreciation. A kind word goes a long way! We’ll be celebrating our amazing team on Monday, October 6th, and we can’t wait to honour all they do.

Wishing you a restful and joyful weekend!

NEW INFORMATION

Monday, October 6th is Photo Day!
Say cheese! We’ll kick things off in the morning with our youngest students, and the photo magic usually wraps up by lunchtime. Make sure those smiles are ready!

Tuesday, October 7th at 6pm: Grade 7 Committee Meeting
It’s our very first one—woohoo! Please note: the library is booked by another group, so we’ll be meeting in a different room (stay tuned for the exact location).

Get ready to stomp, clap, and sing your heart out on Thursday, October 9th at 9 am! Blues Rocks! is KBAM’s electrifying musical adventure that brings the soul of the blues straight to your school. With a four-piece band that knows how to groove, this show turns classrooms into concert halls and students into superfans. Click HERE for more information.

🦃 Gobble Gobble—It’s Turkey Trot Time! 
Get ready to strut your stuff in the silliest, most spectacular way possible—because the Annual Turkey Trot is back! Students will warm-up in the gym and then head out to the field to run some laps. I hear Chuck 2.0 will be joining us.

Cross Country Races - All meets will take place at the Aldergrove Bowl - 685 Lefeuvre Road, Aldergrove. All meets start at 3 pm. 

Thursday, October 2

Tuesday, October 7

Tuesday, October 14

Looking for Volleyball Coaches - Our grade 6/7 volleyball season is about to start!! If you would like to volunteer to support a team, please contact Kim Cline (kcline@sd35.bc.ca). We need help with the following:

• coaching or assisting with coaching
• distribution/collection of jerseys
• communicating re:schedules and games
• coordinating parent drivers

The grade 6/7 volleyball season begins on October 15. Games will be Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Information about permission forms, rosters, and schedules will be given to students on Wednesday, October 1. 

PAC News

Hot Lunch Distribution sign-up is now open!!!

We’re excited to kick off another round of Hot Lunch! Volunteers play such an important role in making this program run smoothly, and we’d love your help. Please use the link to sign up for the days you’re available to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAE2DA0FCC43-58728824-dpehot

To order visit: www.munchalunch.com/schools/dorothypeacock 

Class Parents Are Back at DPE! We’re excited to announce that Class Parents are returning this year at DPE! This role will help streamline communication and coordinate volunteers in partnership with the DPE PAC and classrooms.

We are looking for one parent per division to take on the role of Class Parent.

Responsibilities include:

• Sharing PAC messages and updates with families in the division
• Helping to ensure volunteer slots are filled
• Supporting classroom teacher(s) when appropriate (e.g., field trips, class events)
• Acting as the main point of contact between the PAC, teacher, and participating families
• Setting up a WhatsApp or email group for parents who opt in
• Reaching out to parents throughout the year as volunteer opportunities and classroom needs arise

All communication between Class Parents and families must remain professional and focused on PAC/classroom needs.

Interested in becoming a Class Parent?

Please email us at dpepacvolunteers@gmail.com with your name, contact information, and division. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

We’re looking forward to building stronger connections and making it easier for families to stay informed and get involved!

Halloween Dance October 30

Once again, the PAC is excited to host a Halloween Dance on October 30. Please consider helping out at the event.

Grade 7 Committee

Apple Fundraiser. The Grade 7 Farewell Committee has begun fundraising for the special day in June. Back by popular demand is the Fresh Apple Fundraiser by Sun-Oka. Orders are open from now until Monday, October 6th, 2025.  Delivery will be October 17. ORDER HERE

First Committee Meeting of the Year will be: October 7 at 6 PM in the library. The next fundraiser will be Big Box Cards! The class that sells the most cards will get a free pizza party!

Lunch Lady Begins October 1

This year, Langley School District 35 is partnering with the BC Feeding Futures Program and the National School Food Program to offer Daily Meal Service to ALL students. Langley School District has chosen The Lunch Lady to deliver this program.

The Details 

Service at our school will begin on October 6. Everyone is welcome to participate. 

• Hot lunch will be available every Tuesday 
• Cold lunch will be available the remaining days 
• There will be no service on PAC lunch days
• Every day there will be a regular, vegetarian and halal friendly option.
• Order as little or as often as you wish

A new menu is available each month – See menu for October at the bottom of the page

Regular Program - Ordering is Easy!
Visit www.thelunchlady.ca and click ORDER NOW. Register for a new account (just login if you already have an account with us from another school) 

Add your students at this location

Each wholesome, balanced meal is $5.75 EL or $7.00 MS

Order as often—or as little—as you like.

At checkout, you’ll also have the option to add a voluntary contribution to support the Feeding Futures Program.

Pay-What-You-Can Program through Feeding Futures 

The Lunch Program is available for everyone. While there is no requirement to pay for the meal, parents have the opportunity to contribute through our Pay-What-You-Can option at checkout.

To participate in this program, please contact the school office before placing your first order. The school office will provide you with a one-time code to set up your account 

Please note, subsidy status is strictly confidential. All meals are prepared and served together—there is no difference in how they look or are delivered.

Ordering Deadlines

We recommend placing your orders by 8:00 a.m. on the Thursday prior for the following week.
However, you can place/ change or cancel orders for any day online with at least 2 business days’ notice (e.g., by 8:00 a.m. Tuesday for Thursday delivery),  Unfortunately, we cannot accept last minute orders, changes or cancellations.  Any uncollected lunches will be left with the office to use as needed . 

Helpful Reminders

• Allergy Safety: Lunch Lady kitchens are peanut and tree nut–free. For other dietary needs, please review the nutrition and allergen panels found with each meal online. If your child has allergies, please reach out directly to your Lunch Lady for support.
• Lunch Tips: Consider sending a leak-proof bag for leftovers and pack reusable cutlery from home.
• Need Help? If you have difficulty placing an order or need assistance with your account, please contact your Lunch Lady.

Questions? The Lunch Lady is here to help!

Your Lunch Lady Team
Jennifer@thelunchlady.ca

From the District

Programs of Choice – Deadline to Register is Monday, October 20^th

Langley School District offers a rich diversity of programs that are designed to meet the specific needs and interests of students. Programs include Fine Arts, French Immersion, Fundamental, Langley Environmental Awareness Program (outdoor education), Montessori, and UConnect. Registration for Kindergarten entry (for most programs) begins on Monday, October 6^th at 12 noon, and closes on Monday, October 20^th at 12 noon. For UConnect, please contact the school directly. For more information and instructions to register your child, visit our District website here and review our FAQ choice programs resource here.

Student in Distress and School Safety 

Health and safety are a priority in the Langley School District. Our schools follow procedures to help keep students, staff, and the community safe. Depending on the situation, communication to parents/caregivers is needed to keep families informed about incidents in our school, such as during lockdowns, hold & secures, and room clears, or in the event of a student in distress. Sometimes these situations may not be emergencies but events that require a school response. It is important to note that the decision to send communications to families is dependent on a variety of factors including the nature of what happened, who has witnessed or was directly impacted by what happened, as well as student and staff privacy. Communication is unique and dependent on the specific situation; there are times when a student is in distress, yet the situation may or may not require a message or letter to families. In addition to communication with parents/caregivers, teachers and staff may debrief with students after an incident that may have upset them. In some cases, the school counsellor may offer support to students in need. As always, we want families to let us know if your child requires support. If you have any questions or concerns about communication related to situations or emergencies, please reach out to the school.

Community Events

Langley Music Programs Fundraiser with partner, Thank you for the Music Society

Please share with your school community as appropriate. CLICK HERE for all the details and to request your tickets for October 24. 

Vancouver Giants – October 24, 2025, tickets are $25. Funds raised will support music programs at Langley Schools.