Families of Douglas Park,

We can’t believe that this upcoming week is the last week of the school year! It has been an amazing year, highlighted by huge academic and personal growth for our students and a positive and joyful school community. We are extremely proud of our kids and look forward to celebrating all of their hard work during these last days of school. In addition to celebrating our kids, we want to celebrate our school community. Douglas Park is fortunate to have an awesome school community made up of people who are focused on supporting, teaching, encouraging, and caring for kids. We have an incredible staff at Douglas Park who work hard every day to support and teach kids. We also have awesome families who support our students and school. Working together, we truly live out the age-old wisdom “it takes a village to raise a child.”

During these last days of school, there are a variety of school activities that will be happening to celebrate the end of an awesome school year. Here’s what the week ahead looks like:

On Tuesday, we will have our Grade 5 Farewell Ceremony from 1:00 – 2:30 pm in the school gym. This event is a time to celebrate the hard work and growth of our Grade 5 students as they get ready to continue their learning journey into middle school. We know it’s not the end of their school journey, but it’s a very important milestone to pause, reflect, and celebrate all of the hard work that they’ve put into school, and remember all of the special moments they’ve had along the way so far. We look forward to having families of Grade 5 students join us for this special event. If you are joining us, a reminder that doors to the gym will not be opened until 12:40 pm. 

Wednesday is our last full-day of school and we will be celebrating it with Sports Day! For Sports Day, families are invited to come out, watch the activities, and cheer on the kids! It looks like we are going to have good weather for Sports Day, so most activities will be taking place on the back field. For the reference of families, here is the schedule for the day:

SPORTS DAY 2026

9:00 – 9:55 – Classes Rotate Through Stations

9:55 – 10:30 – Students Return to Classrooms for Freezies and Indoor Recess 

10:30 – 11:15 – Classes Rotate Through Stations

11:15 – 11:47 – Students Eat Hotdog Lunch in their Classrooms

11:47 – 12:20 – Outdoor Lunch Time 

(To assist with supervision, we ask families to leave the play area during this time) 

12:30 – 1:15 – Tug Of War Contest on the Backfield

1:30 – 1:50 – Colour and Water Game on the Backfield for K-2 Students*

2:00 – 2:20 – Colour and Water Game on the Backfield for 3-5 Students*

* The Colour and Water Game involves colour dye and water guns and is an activity we introduced to Sports Day four years ago. It was an instant hit with students and has become a favourite part of the day! To help the colours stand out during the game, we are asking families to please send their child with a white t-shirt to change into before the activity begins. As you can imagine, the colour can create a fun and messy experience, but we have found that it washes out fairly easily. We look forward to another exciting and colourful Sports Day!

Thursday is our last day of school and student dismissal is at 11:30 am. The day will involve a school assembly and time for students to say goodbye to each other in their classes. Our school assembly will be a time of reflection and celebration as we look back on an amazing school year. Also, a reminder that final report cards will be published on Thursday to your Family Portal Account on MYEDBC. If you do not have an account, or are having trouble accessing your account, please see the poster below:

Looking forward to an AWESOME week at school!

Mr. Touzeau

Proud Principal of Douglas Park Community School

As always, we want to acknowledge that the Langley School District works, learns and plays on the unceded ancestral lands of the Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie and Semiahmoo First Nations

Good Things to Talk About

Beach Day - On Tuesday, our whole school travelled to Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen for our annual Beach Day, and it was an amazing day from start to finish! Students enjoyed the sunshine, exploring the beach, and spending time playing and connecting with friends. A huge thank you to our incredible PAC for supporting the day by providing the buses and a pizza lunch for everyone—we are so grateful for everything they do to help make these experiences possible and to keep this wonderful school tradition going. Beach Day 2026 was another special day for our school community! 

Fun with Catapults - Ms. Mackenzie’s class took part in a fun STEM activity where they learned about catapults and how they work. Using popsicle sticks and elastics, students designed, built, tested, and adjusted their own catapults, making changes along the way to improve their designs and see how far they could launch their objects. It was a great hands-on learning experience that encouraged problem-solving, creativity, and perseverance throughout the process.

Fun with Fairy Tales - Ms. Lee’s class recently wrapped up a fairy tale unit where students learned about the key elements of these classic stories, including magical characters, enchanted settings, lessons, and happy endings. They then used their creativity and imagination to write their own fairy tales, complete with unique characters, exciting adventures, and magical twists. Students worked hard throughout the writing process, and we were impressed by the creativity and storytelling skills they demonstrated. It was also awesome to see how proud the kids were of their finished stories!

Grad Walk 2026 - On Thursday we had our annual Grad Walk, welcoming graduates from Langley Secondary School, including many former students from Douglas Park who came back to visit. The graduates walked through the hallways as our students cheered them on, celebrating all of their hard work and accomplishments. It’s always such a special moment to recognize these students and everything they’ve achieved. It’s also a meaningful opportunity for our younger students to see where their journey can take them in the future.

Button Making - Ms. Treleaven’s class had a great time learning how to make their own buttons with the help of Ms. Chmara. Students began by learning about the button-making process before designing buttons that reflected their interests, creativity, and personalities. Once their designs were complete, students used a button press to turn their artwork into real buttons. There was lots of excitement as they watched their creations come to life and proudly wore them to share with their classmates.

National Indigenous Peoples Day - In anticipation of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Mr. Lee’s class spent the day learning about Indigenous cultures and traditions. Students watched an educational video, learned the song Wen De Ya Ho, and created dreamcatcher artwork using oil pastels. The class really enjoyed the song and could be heard singing it throughout the day as they engaged in learning and conversations about Indigenous culture. It was a meaningful day of learning and celebration for the class.

Thank You PAC - We are so grateful to our PAC for organizing and running Freezie Friday for our students every Friday in June. It has been such a special way to wrap up each week, bringing a fun and refreshing treat that students really look forward to. At the same time, it’s also been a wonderful fundraiser supporting our school. A big thank you to our PAC for all their time, effort, and continued support of our school community! 

The Week Ahead

Tuesday

• Grade 5 Farewell Ceremony at 1:00 pm (Doors Open at 12:40 pm)

Wednesday

• Sports Day

Thursday

• Last Day of School 
• Assembly at 9:00 am
• Early Dismissal at 11:30 am

Month at a Glance

June 23rd - Grade 5 Farewell Ceremony at 1:00 pm

June 24th - Sports Day

June 25th - Last Day of School (Dismissal at 11:30 am)

July 1 - Canada Day (School Office Closed)

July 3 - School Office Closed for Summer

August 31 - School Office Re-Opens

September 7 - Labour Day

September 8 - First Day of School (Early Dismissal at 10:30 am)

PAC News

Message from the PAC – We are looking for parents to join our Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The purpose of the PAC is to organize activities and events and to encourage parent involvement in the school. PAC meetings are the place to bring ideas for creating social events for fundraising or simply to bring the community together. Meetings are held once a month and you are welcome to bring your little ones to our meetings. Some examples of what the PAC does are:

• Movie Nights
• Hot Lunch
• Popcorn Day
• Chess Tournament

Please join us, we’d love to have some new PAC members and we look forward to meeting you. Upcoming meetings are in the school newsletter!

Upcoming PAC Events

• Welcome Back BBQ Fun Fair - September 24, 2026

Next Meeting Time

• September 2026

Messages from the PAC

If you want to help us organize or assist with any event, please shoot us an email at pacdouglaspark@gmail.com.

– Douglas Park PAC

Updates and Reminders

Baseball Day Camp – June 26 (Langley Baseball) - Langley Baseball will be hosting a Baseball Day Camp on June 26 for interested students. This fun, skill-based camp gives players a chance to develop their hitting, fielding, throwing, and base-running. Please see the poster below for full details and registration information.

Multi-Sport Summer Camps - Please see the below poster for multi-sport camps being hosted around Langley this summer.

Summer Fun Pass - With summer quickly approaching, make sure to pick up your Summer Fun Pass from the Timms Community Centre. See the poster below for more details.

Summer Health Information (from Fraser Health) - Health, safety, and wellness continue to be a priority in our schools. To help support our students and families, we are sharing important information from our community partner Fraser Health about summer health for school-aged children and youth. Please see below for helpful reminders to support your child.

Keeping Kids Healthy and Safe this Summer – Tips for Parents - Summer is a time for fun and relaxation. Below are some tips to help your kids stay active, healthy and safe during the summer months.  

Sun Protection - Help avoid sunburns by applying a sunscreen with Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 30 or more at least 20 minutes before heading outside. Avoid the hot sun between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. if you can. Seek places with lots of shade, such as parks with big trees. Take an umbrella to the beach and cover up with sunglasses that protect against UV rays, a wide brimmed hat, long sleeves and loose-fitting long pants. 

Heat and Smoke Preparedness - With increased likelihood of hot temperatures, remember to keep children cool inside and outside. Watch the media for heat and smoke events. The WeatherCAN app can help. Sustained indoor temperatures over 31°C can be unsafe. If there is no source of cool air, don’t rely on fans alone during very hot weather. Relocate to a cool, shady outdoor space, or head to a library, mall or community cooling centre. Make sure you and your family know the signs and symptoms of heat illness and how to get help. Learn more on the Sun and heat safety page. Summer can also bring smoke from wildfires. Learn about the health impacts of smoke and change outdoor plans if needed. Find out how to be ready for smoke and know about the air quality in your community at Fraser Heath’s Wildfire smoke page and in this postcard.

Eat Well, Stay Active and Hydrate - Encourage your children to drink water regularly. Build the habit of always carrying a water bottle with them wherever they go. Healthy, active outdoor play is one of the best ways to improve physical and mental health. If your children are involved in sports, learn about heat precautions that can be taken during practice. If your children love the water check out these tips on water safety. Local farmers’ markets and u-pick farms are fun outdoor activities where you can enjoy seasonal produce. Did you know that over half of the blueberries harvested in B.C. are sold frozen in your local grocery store? Enjoy these nutrient-dense berries as fresh or frozen, with yogurts and in smoothies. 

Find more summer health tips in Fraser Health’s Healthy summer guide. 

Free Youth Football Camp - We are excited to share a FREE Youth Football Camp for students in Grades 2–5, running June 29–July 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the HD Stafford grass field. This fun, inclusive camp is open to students of all skill levels and focuses on building confidence, teamwork, skills, and connections in a supportive environment. Participants will receive a camp T-shirt, snacks, and drinks each day, and the week will conclude with a BBQ celebration on the final day. Registration details can be found on the camp poster, which includes a QR code.

Summer Reading Club - We are excited to share that the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) Summer Reading Club is back for another summer of reading, learning, and fun! This free program encourages students of all ages to stay engaged with reading over the summer in a fun and flexible way. Whether children are reading independently, with family, or listening to stories, every bit of reading counts. Participants can track their reading, set personal goals, and celebrate their progress along the way. The Summer Reading Club is a great way to help students maintain and strengthen their reading skills while enjoying books that spark their imagination and interests. Families can register through the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) website or at their local branch.

School Community Coordinator - We are excited to share that Ms. Langford, a valued member of our team at Douglas Park Community School, has moved into a new role as School Community Coordinator. We are thrilled to see her step into this position and continue supporting our school community in new and meaningful ways. Please see the poster below for more details!

Reminder for Families: Electric Scooters - Electric scooters are not allowed on school property. In British Columbia, riders must be at least 16 years old and wear a helmet, and electric kick scooters cannot be used on sidewalks or public roads. The school will not be storing electric scooters for students, to help encourage following these safety rules. We ask that families talk with their children to make sure they understand and follow the age and safety requirements.

Privacy Reminder: Recording Devices in Schools - To protect the privacy and security of all students, staff, and visitors, the Langley School District reminds parents and students that digital recording devices, such as Meta Glasses and AngelSense Trackers, are not permitted at school for staff, students, nor members of the community. If parents have concerns about safety and supervision, please refer to our robust district planning (Student Success Plans, Plans of Supervision), and supervision schedules. If parents still have concerns about supervision, please reach out to your Director for guidance. This policy is in place to ensure compliance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and the District’s procedures for responsible information management.

Nut Aware Policy - At our school, the safety of all students is a top priority. While we cannot guarantee a completely nut-free environment, we are a nut-aware school. This means we ask families to avoid sending peanut or tree-nut products (such as peanut butter, Nutella, or almond snacks) to school, as even small traces can cause serious allergic reactions. Any food brought to school for sharing, such as for birthdays or classroom celebrations, must be store-bought with a clear list of ingredients so we can ensure it is safe for all students with allergies. Food from restaurants (such as Tim Hortons) is also allowed as long as ingredients can be confirmed. Please check with your child’s teacher before bringing in treats so we can make sure everyone is included safely. Students are reminded not to share food and to wash their hands after eating to help reduce the risk of accidental exposure. Families of children with life-threatening allergies are asked to provide the school with the necessary medical forms and prescribed EpiPens each year. Staff are trained to recognize and respond to allergic reactions, and emergency procedures are in place. By working together, we can help keep our school community safe and welcoming for everyone.

Parent Code of Conduct - The Langley School District is committed to fostering safe and caring schools that promote mutual respect, cooperation, social responsibility, and support optimal learning. Trauma Informed Practices and Procedures promote the creation and maintenance of safe, inclusive, equitable, welcoming, and nurturing school environments. Families play an important role in helping students achieve success as well as helping create a compassionate learning community. Just as students are expected to follow the District’s Student Code of Conduct, there is an expectation for parents/guardians to uphold the District’s Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct. The District’s Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct can be viewed on the District’s website here.

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*NEW* Bell Schedule for 2026/2027

8:40 – Warning Bell

8:45 – Instruction Begins

10:05 - 10:20 – Recess

11:47 - 12:20 – Lunch

2:32 – Dismissal

*NEW* School Calendar 2026/2027 – Please click the link below to access our school calendar for the year. It provides general dates about when the school is open and closed.

Douglas Park School Calendar - 2026 - 2027.pdf