LFES May 2026 Newsletter
May 2026 Newsletter
Message from Administration
May has arrived, and with it the beautiful spring weather we’ve all been enjoying! With brighter days and warmer temperatures, our school is buzzing with energy. This time of year is always a busy and exciting one, filled with learning, special events, and opportunities for students to shine both inside and outside the classroom. Thank you for your continued support as we make the most of all that spring brings to our school community.
Important Dates to Remember
May 4 - Spirit Day - Star Wars Day
May 5 - PAC Meeting 9am
May 4-6 - Shoppe is open to purchase gifts for loved ones
May 8 - PAC Treat Day
May 12 - GR 5 IDEA Summit
May 14 - Kindergarten Orientation / Kindergarten students' early dismissal at 11:30 am
May 15 - Pro-D Day (students not in session)
May 18 - Victoria Day (school closed)
May 22 - GR 5 Camp Stillwood / Hot Lunch
May 29 - Langley Fundamental 50th Anniversary Celebration (4.00-8.00 pm)
Info from the School
Thank you Div 17 for the beautiful spring art!
Introducing Our New House Teams
Next school year, LFES will be launching refreshed house teams designed to build school spirit, student connection, and a sense of shared identity. Our new teams: Sockeyes, Wolves, Bears, and Eagles, were thoughtfully selected by a staff committee and will be represented by banners displayed in the gym. For the remainder of this school year, we will continue to use our current team names: Whitecaps, Canucks, Canadians, and Lions.
This spring, we’re inviting students from Grades 6–11 at LFMSS to take part in a logo design contest for each new house team. In September, our elementary students will vote on the designs, giving them a voice in shaping this part of our school culture. The winning designs will be featured on our house banners alongside the English team name and a translated local Indigenous name, used with permission. Contest details will be shared with LFMSS soon so that we can begin collecting submissions.
Our house teams are intended to add fun, friendly competition to events like Sports Day while strengthening student ownership and belonging, much like our existing school identity as the Titans. We’re looking forward to sharing more details as the work continues and to celebrating student creativity and teamwork along the way.
Grade 4/5 Track and Field
I just wanted to send a quick note to inform you that our Track Meet will be on Thursday June 11th at McLeod Athletic Park this year. This is a competitive event where our school competes against several other local schools in the following Track Events: Long Jump, Ball Throw, 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 4x100M and a Shuttle Relay. All grade 4 and 5 students will be learning and practicing the Track events in PE as well as with their classroom teachers. This will be part of their PE mark as well as an opportunity to make the Track team. However, not every child will make it to the Track Meet as we do run qualifying rounds for all the events.
Learning and training for Track and Field begins shortly after returning from Spring Break. It is important that students who want to try and make the Track team are committed to regular attendance and coming with running shoes and comfortable clothing during this season.
Due to the number of students, events and limited time in the schedule, we are unable to make exceptions for children who are away or aren’t prepared. We do our best to be fair and take as many students as are allowed by the Track committee.
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns.
I look forward to working with your children and being part of another great Track Meet!
Thank you,
Tracey Vyse
Student Reunification Drill - Recap
Division 18 (Grade 1) recently participated in a reunification drill to help students, parents and staff practice procedures that would be used to safely reunite students with caregivers in the event of an emergency. These drills are an important part of our school safety planning, as they help everyone understand routines, remain calm, and know what to expect should a real situation ever occur.
We’re happy to share that the drill went very well. Students followed directions calmly, and staff worked together to ensure the process was smooth and supportive for everyone involved. We were also grateful for the sunny weather, which made the experience more comfortable and positive for our students.
Thank you to our Division 18 students, caregivers and staff for their cooperation and positive attitudes during this important practice.
Class Placement Requests
As we approach the end of the school year and begin preparations for September, we know many families are thinking ahead about class placements for the coming year.
We deeply value the trust and involvement of our LFES families, and we recognize that parents know their children best. At the same time, creating class groupings is a thoughtful and complex process that takes many factors into account, including learning needs, social dynamics, instructional balance, and overall class composition. For this reason, we are not able to accommodate specific teacher requests.
Similarly, while we understand the importance of friendships and connections, we are also unable to guarantee placement requests for specific friends. This is not a reflection of a lack of care for student relationships; rather, it allows us to create balanced classrooms and to support students in developing resilience, flexibility, and new social connections. Our experience tells us that students often grow in wonderful ways when they have opportunities to build new friendships while still maintaining existing ones throughout the school community.
Our staff works collaboratively and with great care to ensure that every student is placed in an environment where they can thrive. We have tremendous confidence in our entire teaching team and are proud of the professionalism, dedication, and care they bring to their classrooms each day. We are confident that all students will be well supported, regardless of their class placement.
We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we make these decisions with the well‑being of all students in mind. Our shared goal is to provide the best possible learning experience for every child at LFES.
Thank you for your continued support and trust.
2026-2027 School Supply Lists
Families, you can now purchase their school supply kits directly from School Start (our official online school supply kit company for your convenience). The supply list for each grade is attached. You may also utilize the same list to purchase your supplies locally. Remember, with School Start's online ordering option you can purchase parts of the additional section if your child already has supplies that are in good order from a previous year - please save money and the environment.
If you order early, you will be entered in one or more contests! Please see the attached Parent Letter for those incentive details.
To order, families can go directly to: https://schoolstart.ca/, and click on the following:
- Parents Shop Here
- Purchase School Supply Kits
- Select Province, then City, then School
- Click "Here to Purchase"
- Lastly, click on your child's grade and proceed from there
If you need any assistance, please contact School Start at 1-800-580-1868 or via email at info@schoolstart.ca.
We are excited to be able to offer this convenient option to you this year.
Grade 1 - Langley Fundamental Elementary School
Grade 2 - Langley Fundamental Elementary School
Grade 3 - Langley Fundamental Elementary School
Grade 4 - Langley Fundamental Elementary School
Grade 5 - Langley Fundamental Elementary School
LFMSS Grade 6 School Supply List Grade 6 School Supply List 2026-2027.pdf
Dress for the Weather
- Students should come prepared for outdoor activities with waterproof jackets, long pants and boots
- Indoor shoes are recommended for comfort inside
- Recess, lunch, and KM Club continue outdoors in most weather conditions
- Indoor options are reserved for extreme weather
- Thank you for helping ensure students stay warm, dry, and ready to learn
Hockey at Recess/Lunch Play Periods
In the past, students have used the school’s floor hockey equipment to play outside during recess and lunch. Unfortunately, this equipment is not designed for outdoor use, and we have been replacing broken sticks far too often. The ongoing cost has become unsustainable, so the school will no longer be able to replace damaged floor hockey sticks.
Moving forward, students who wish to play hockey on their assigned day are welcome to bring their own hockey stick from home. Students will need to work with their classroom teacher to determine an appropriate place to store personal sticks when they are not in use. Please note that the school cannot take responsibility for lost or broken personal hockey sticks.
Grade-level hockey days are as follows:
- Mondays - Grade 5
- Tuesdays - Grade 4
- Wednesdays - Grade 3
- Thursdays - Grade 5
- Fridays - Grade 4
Being Good Neighbours
As a member of our school community, we ask families to help us be respectful neighbours. Please remember to stay off neighbouring lawns, avoid parking on or blocking driveways, and drive slowly through the neighbourhood during drop-off and pick-up times. These small actions go a long way in maintaining positive relationships with our community and keeping everyone safe. Thank you for your cooperation and care.
Safety on School Grounds – Watch Where You’re Running!
As a school community, we want to ensure that all students feel safe and cared for before, during, and after school. Throughout the day, we are encouraging students to be mindful of one another by walking in the hallways, moving safely around the school grounds, and taking a moment to look around before heading off to where they’re going. Recently, we’ve had a few collisions when students were moving too quickly, and we want to prevent any further injuries.
We kindly ask families to remind their children to move carefully on school property, especially during busy drop‑off and pick‑up times, and to watch out for younger and smaller peers. Your support helps keep our school a safe place for everyone.
Reminder: Toys and Valuables at School
We kindly ask families to ensure that students do not bring toys or valuable personal items to school. These items often lead to conflict between students, feelings of jealousy, and unnecessary distractions during learning time.
Additionally, the school cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings that are brought from home and become lost, damaged, or misplaced. To help keep our school environment positive, focused, and safe for all learners, we strongly recommend that these items remain at home.
Thank you for your support in helping all students have a great day at school!
Student Absences
- Be sure to let the office know when your child will be absent from school.
- Call the office at 604-530-9973 and leave a message or send an email to LFEAttendance@sd35.bc.ca
The Lunch Lady
- Order your May lunch now.
- Log in
Library Information
Home Reading: The 20 Minute Reading Challenge! is now finished. Please return all April sheets since prize draws will take place May 4 - 8th. Certificates will be awarded the end of June for students who have read for at least 20 days a month for all 7 months of the program. Our grade 4/5’s will receive their certificates in the award assembly. Some of our teachers may continue their own home reading programs for May and June. Stay tuned to hear more about the summer reading programs sponsored by the Fraser Valley Regional Libraries.
Reading Link Challenge:
Our Rubber Duckies team - Kanvraj A., Alexandros D., Jackson H., Samuel P., Alex S., and Luka V. placed first at our in-school challenge. The team competed in the Langley challenge against 15 other schools and placed third. We are so proud of our LFES students.
Langley Book Of The Year: The celebration lunch will be on Monday, May 25th from 11:55 - 12:40 for qualifying students. Congratulations to the following students who have recently qualified: Partap D., Emilia M., Lincoln K., Alexander K., Jack L, Ivaan C., and Maeher G.
PAC Information
THE GIFT SHOPPE
Our annual Gift Shoppe is running from May 4-6th in the music portable.
If this is your first year at Fundy, we run a Gift Shoppe the weeks before Mother's Day and Father's Day for the kids to shop for their moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, etc. Kindergarten and Grade 1's will have a time to shop with their classes, while Grades 2-5 are welcome to come before school, lunch time and after school. All items will be priced between $1-$8 to keep it affordable for the kids.
In order to run the shoppe successfully, we require lots of volunteers to help the kids with their purchases. Please click the link below to sign up for a time to help, thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADAF2CAAFECF8-63519559-mothers
Fundamental 50th Anniversary
Join us on May 29th from 4–8 PM as we celebrate 50 years of Home and School working together for student success!
For five decades, Langley Fundamental has been a place where parents are valued partners in their children’s development and education—and we’re marking this milestone in a big way!
✨ What to expect:
- Delicious food trucks
- Inspiring guest speakers
- Live LFMSS music
- A fun-filled petting zoo & inflatables
- Games for all ages
- A 50/50 draw to support our school
Reconnect with old friends, teachers, and alumni, and celebrate the incredible community that has shaped generations of students.
Bring your family, your memories, and your school spirit—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Help make this night a success by donating the following;
- Bingo Jars: fill jars with any little Knick knack you can think of. Hair elastics, jelly beans, candies, squishies, soaps/bath salts, seeds for gardening, lip balm, toy cars, bouncy balls etc. Bring jars to office anytime before May 29th.
- Cake Walk: please bring decorated cakes to the kitchen on May 29th at drop off (9am). List all ingredients in your cake. Please make sure it is Nut free. More information to come regarding categories for cake submission.
Grade 5 Camp Fundraising Information
Grade 5 Stillwood
As part of Langley Fundamental Elementary’s long‑standing traditions, our Grade 5 students are once again heading to Camp Stillwood on May 22. Through their hard work and fundraising efforts, students have proudly raised the funds needed to attend this special experience.
For many years, Camp Stillwood has been a meaningful milestone for our Grade 5 students—providing opportunities to build independence, strengthen friendships, and create lasting memories before moving on to middle school. This tradition reflects the values that have shaped our school community for decades: responsibility, teamwork, and perseverance.
We are proud of our Grade 5 students for their commitment and thank our families and staff for their continued support in keeping this cherished tradition alive.
Info from the School District
Summer Session 2026 – Elementary/Middle/Secondary
Are you looking for skill-building or new learning opportunities for your child to keep them engaged during the summer? The District offers a variety of courses as part of Summer Session. Online registration begins on Wednesday, April 22nd for Elementary (Grades 1 to 5), Monday, April 27th for Middle (Grades 6 to 8), and Wednesday, April 29th for Secondary (Grades 9 to 12) at 11:30am each day for Langley School District students. For important dates, times, and courses available to Grade 1-12 students, please visit our webpage here.
Youth Vaping 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 youth vaping for school-aged children and youth. Please see below for helpful guidelines and resources to support your child.
Vaping is popular among youth. Daily or near-daily use can increase the risk of mental and physical health harm.
In 2023, 26 per cent of youth in grades seven through 12 in British Columbia reported having vaped. The most common age that B.C. youth first tried vaping was 13.
How to support youth to prevent, delay or reduce vaping
It is important to be supportive and recognize that setbacks may happen. You can help by being a positive role model and offering guidance in the following ways:
- Have open conversations about vaping. Listen to your child’s beliefs and offer accurate information to help them understand the risks involved.
- Practice refusal skills with your child by discussing ways they can say no to vaping, especially in situations that feel uncomfortable to them.
- Be honest about your own use of tobacco, cannabis or vaping products. Share any health impacts or challenges you’ve experienced.
- If you vape, avoid vaping around children to limit their exposure to second-hand vapour. Consider quitting or reducing vaping to improve your own health. For help, contact Quit Now, a provincially funded nicotine cessation program.
- Store vapour products securely and out of reach of children and youth.
- Tip sheet for parents: Talking with your teen about vaping
For more information about child and youth substance use, including services, programs and resources available for children and youth, visit Fraser Health's website.
Season of Theatre and Spring Shows – Elementary/Middle Edition
The Langley School District is proud to be presenting more incredible live theatre performances across Langley – this time in our Elementary and Middle schools! Please check out the link below to see the full listing of dates for upcoming shows and dates this spring and be sure to check out these amazing productions! Please contact the school for more details on showtimes and ticket information!
Info from the Community
Langley RCMP Youth Cadet Camp – July 7–9
The Langley RCMP is hosting a three‑day Youth Cadet Camp from July 7–9, 2026 at R.C. Garnett Elementary. This exciting day camp is open to students born in 2015 or 2016 and includes hands‑on activities, teamwork, and leadership experiences. Lunches and a camp T‑shirt are provided.
2026 Langley RCMP Youth Camp Application WORKING FILE.pdf