Hello Coyote Creek Families!

We are so excited to host a heritage week with an an art show and spring concert this year from May 13-17th!  Students will be learning all about their identity and celebrating all cultures during this week. We would like to highlight that there will be a spring concert during this week.  Tickets went on sale May 2, 2024. Please check your emails if you are interested. Parents will also be invited to the art show afterschool on Thursday, May 16th and Friday May, 17th. Below is some information on this exciting week. 

Heritage Week

Much of the Heritage Week will happen in the classroom this year. We are organizing three main events that will be school wide. 

1. Cultural Food Share Day- SOME teachers will be hosting a potluck. Please wait for notices from teachers. Monday, May 13th 
2. Cultural Dress Day- Tuesday, May 14th
3. Spring Concert- Thursday & Friday, May 16th and 17th (Email below)

The Art Show

Parents will be invited to view the Art Show 2:30-3:30 Thursday and Friday (May 16th and May 17th). This year's theme is identity.

Spring Concert

We will be hosting two separate performances to accommodate our large community, involving students in Divisions 12 thru 34, Dance Club students and Grade 7 Band students (band is only on May 16th).

We will sell a limited number of tickets for each performance. Please note the May 17th date does not include the Band performance. If you are able attend both performances and do not have a student in Band, then please attend May 17th.

• Thursday, May 16, 2024 (includes Band performance)
• Friday, May 17, 2024 (does not include Band performance)

Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis, and cost is $2.00 each. Tickets will become unavailable for purchase once the maximum is reached for each performance.  Sales close on Thursday, May 9th.

IMPORTANT! Ticket Required for Entry - Tickets will be sent home with your child on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Thank you!

Coyote Creek Staff

May 7 - Gr. 6 Immunizations / National Child and Youth Mental Health Day

May 10 - Spirit Day: Monochromatic

May 13 - 17 - Heritage Week, Art Show and Spring Concert

May 20- Victoria Day, School Closed

May 27- Non-Instructional Day, No Classes for Students

May 29 - Track Meeting

May 30 - Welcome to K / Div. 22 Field Trip Surrey Nature Center 

June 10 - Sports Day / Kona Ice

June 13-14 - Gr. 7 Camp

June 20- Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony

June 24 - Div. 17-20 Field Trip Centennial Beach

June 27- Last Day of School, Early Dismissal 1:27pm 

School Closed for the Summer

Coyote Creek Track and Field Team 

Practices will run from Monday April 29th to Tuesday May 28th, 2024. 

Students will be expected to have consistent practice attendance in order to qualify for the Track Meet. After the first 3 weeks of practices, coaches will select 2 boys and 2 girls in each age category to compete at the track meet. Preference will be given to athletes competing in more than one event (for example, long jump AND triple jump) due to limited bus capacity for transport.

Permission forms are due by Thursday, May 2, 2024.  We require permission forms for participating in practice and the track meet. Students will give their form to the coach at their first practice.

PRACTISE SCHEDULES - by grade (sent home on bright orange paper)

The practice schedule for Tykes (Grade 3/4) will be as follows:

The practice schedule for Pee-Wee (Grade 5/6) will be as follows:

The practice schedule for Bantam (Grade 7) will be as follows:

We are so excited to introduce track and field to our young athletes!

April – Outside play, physical activity and injury prevention

Get outside and play 

Physical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health – and the benefits are even greater if you can do it outdoors. 

Regular physical activity in childhood helps to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and bone density, and being outdoors is known to improve mental health. 

There are many benefits to unstructured, outside play. When children spend time outside, they:

1. Sit less, move more and play longer – key to cardiovascular health and fitness.
2. Have healthier eyes – 10+ hours a week outside reduces nearsightedness risks. 
3. Sleep better – sunlight helps regulate melatonin and sleep patterns.
4. Enjoy improved mood – exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression.
5. Feel more connected to nature – experience calm and develop mindfulness.

Planning active outings doesn’t have to be challenging or costly. Here are some ideas that you can try this week:

• Go for a walk or hike – try these 10 hikes to take your kids on this summer.
• Play in a forest or park – try a new regional park every day for a week.
• Climb a tree – this Vancouver climbing tree is inspiring, but start smaller!
• Explore a local stream – check these beautiful watershed walks in the region.
• Play hopscotch or jump rope – try teaching these six fun jump rope games. 
• Swim at the pool, waterpark or beach – check beach safety conditions first.
• Ride a bike or scooter – find easy, family-friendly cycling routes.
• Visit farms, fish hatcheries and bird sanctuaries – this local family fun guide has unique ideas. 

Find more ideas to keep your kids active through the year on Fraser Health’s website:  https://ow.ly/lrmm50PezbK

Grade 7 Fundraising - HARDBITE CHIP SALES

Moving Forward chip sales will be every Wednesday until the middle of June. Chips will be sold on site and will be $2.00 per bag (cash only).

Dressing for the Weather

Rain or Shine

A reminder that at Recess and Lunch students go outside rain or shine.  

As the weather changes, please remember to send your child to school with appropriate clothing for the weather (jackets, boots, etc.), as well as a change of clothes for younger students.

Coyote Creek Library

Neufeld Farms Fundraiser - Delivery on Wednesday, May 1st 2024, 4:00 pm at 8131 156 St, Surrey https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2024-coyote-creek-elementary

Volunteers Needed!

Please contact our PAC at Coyote Creek <coyotecreekpac36@gmail.com> if you can help with hot lunches or fundraising efforts

Hot Lunch QR Code Sign-up 

Hot Lunch QR Code Sign-UpPAC HOT LUNCH SIGN-UP

Just follow these easy steps to get started. Even if you do not order, we encourage all parents to get signed up to receive vital information about the school PAC. It’s easy and will take no more than 5 minutes of your time.

Join us on-line and participate in Coyote Creek’s PAC. You are a member already!

• Go to coyotecreekpac.hotlunches.net
• Click on "Click Here to Register"
• Enter Access Code CCHL
• Complete the rest of the registration form. (Including your email address will ensure you receive reminder emails about fundraising deadlines, PAC communications, hot lunch order deadlines, and your child's hot lunch order for the upcoming week)
• Click the "Register Now" button at the bottom
• Follow the instructions to add each child in your family who attends Coyote Creek Once your child(ren) are registered, click on "Orders"
• Proceed to order hot lunch/fundraiser items for your child(ren)

If you are having trouble or are looking for step by step details – click on the HELP tab for the parent guide to help you through the process.

Still having trouble or need more information, please contact us at coyotecreekpac36@gmail.com we will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.

Flushable Items: A reminder to our students and families

After School Programs Being Offered at Coyote Creek

These programs rent space in our school, and they are fee paying programs run by each program independently.  Please contact the program directly for questions and registration.  See new program flyers to come out shortly for programs ending soon.

Young Rembrandts April - June 2024.pdf

Abacus Master afterschool Apr-Jun 2024.pdf
Robotics - Jan 24-Jun 12.