HOWARD DEBECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8600 Ash Street, Richmond, B.C. V6Y 2S3
Phone: 604-668-6281
Website: debeck.sd38.bc.ca
Safe Arrival: 604-668-6272
E-mail: DeBeck@sd38.bc.ca
Mr. L. Hurst, Principal
October 22, 2015 Newsletter
A Reminder…
PROVINCIAL PRO-D DAY
Is TOMORROW
Friday October 23rd
Our ROARS acroynym includes a focus on “Being
Safe” - thus the following are reminders of ways to
have a …
Swords, knives, and other costume
weapons should not worn at school.
No school in Session
Avoid trick-or-treating alone.
Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
Mark your Calendar….
Fasten reflective tape to costumes and
bags to help drivers see you.
Examine all treats for choking hazards
and tampering before eating them.
Limit the amount of treats you eat.
INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS
Coming Soon
THURSDAY OCTOBER 29TH
Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating
to help you see and others see you.
Always WALK and don't run from
house to house.
Always test make-up in a small area
first. Remove it before bedtime to
prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
PUMPKIN PATCH COMING TO
DEBECK
Look both ways before crossing the
street. Use established crosswalks
wherever possible.
Lower your risk for serious eye injury
by not wearing
decorative contact lenses.
Only walk on sidewalks whenever
possible, or on the far edge of the road
facing traffic to stay safe.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 27TH
As we mentioned in a previous notice, the
“Pumpkin Patch” to our school fields on the
morning of Tuesday, October 27th.
Donations to Cover Expenses Appreciated:
We want all DeBeck students from K to 7 to be able
to pick their very own pumpkin and then bring the
pumpkin home to carve/decorate thus we are not
charging for this activity. However, we are accepting
small donations (suggest $2 - $5 per pumpkin) next
week to help cover costs.
Thanks again to the Schuette family who have
arranged to deliver pumpkins for every child in the
school.
What to Wear / Bring to the Pumpkin Patch
This event will take place rain or shine, so children
should dress accordingly that day:
 Rain gear and boots for muddy pumpkin
hunting is suggested.
Also please send a grocery bag to school for your
child to carry his/her pumpkin home.
Wear well-fitting masks, costumes,
and shoes to avoid blocked vision,
trips, and falls.
Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid
eating homemade treats made by
strangers.
Enter homes only if you're with a
trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses.
Don't stop at dark houses. Never
accept rides from strangers.
Never walk near lit candles or
luminaries. Be sure to wear
flame-resistant costumes.
We hope you have a Safe and
Happy Hallowe’en!
Hallowe’en Costume Day
Friday October 30th
On October 30th students are encouraged to wear
Halloween costumes to school, but we encourage
parents to ensure their children are in safe and
respectful attire.
Annual Hallowe’en Dance
Friday October 30th at 1:30
Parents, you are welcome to join us in the
DeBeck gym for some spooky fun!
Be Safe on Hallowe’en.
Book Fair Now
Scheduled For December
HOWARD DEBECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8600 Ash Street, Richmond, B.C. V6Y 2S3
Phone: 604-668-6281
Website: debeck.sd38.bc.ca
Safe Arrival: 604-668-6272
E-mail: DeBeck@sd38.bc.ca
Mr. L. Hurst, Principal
October 22, 2015 Newsletter
Our Scholastic Book Fair is always a popular event
and we know that everyone is looking forward to this
year’s Fair in the DeBeck Library. We apologize for
the inconvenience, but in order to ensure that we were
fully prepared for this year’s event, Mrs. Cramer, who
works very hard to make our Book Fairs such a
wonderful experience for all, and our team felt it best
to hold the first Book Fair at a later date in December.
We also enjoyed learning about Panechates (Pan-aHat-Iss) - a mummified 10-year-old Egyptian boy
who was donated by Dr. G.E. Kidd in 1922. Dr. G.E.
Kidd bought Panechates from a store in Luxor,
Egypt. Also at the Museum we explored a JapaneseCanadian history section. Overall this was an
amazingly, awesome learning experience!
Stay tuned for more details about our Book
Fair in the next DeBeck Newsletter.
By Everett & Abhishek in Division 2
Visit to the Richmond Public Library
“Gardening With Ian” Program
Blossoming in the Fall At DeBeck
Once again Ian Lai is working with a number of our
classes with hands-on lessons on urban gardening, local
produce and environmental sustainability. Thanks to
our PAC for once again sponsoring this exciting
learning experience for our students.
On Tuesday October 6, Division 2 went to the Richmond
Public Library. It was an awesome experience at the
Library! We learned how to download eBooks on our
tablets, phones, and computers, using an app called
“Overdrive”. We got to see the way the librarians
organize books; and the different technological machines
they use to make their jobs easier. There was one
particular machine, called the “3D Printer”, which really
caught our attention. It made figures by melting long
sticks of plastic, and creating figures with the melted
plastic. We also received library cards; and are now able
to borrow books from the library. Overall, our experience
was quite amazing!
By Evonne and Calista in Division 2
Yesterday’s We Day Event
DEBECK DRAGONS BLAZE A TRAIL
AT 2015 CROSS COUNTRY FUN RUN
Inspires DeBeck Youth
We Day at Roger’s Arena was an exciting ad memorable
experience for 20 of our senior students. We look forward
to hearing about the plans they bring back to DeBeck to
make a difference in our local and global communities.
Thanks to Ms. Poonawala and Ms. McAlister for
sponsoring our We Day Leadership Group.
DeBeck Grade 6-7
Volleyball Season Has Begun
Our 2015 volleyball season has started. We have nearly
40 students participating, with Mr. Allison, coaching. We
emphasize fun, skill development, teamwork and we
encourage everyone to try their best. On October 8th we
had our first game against Anderson Elementary. Our
next games are on October 21 and 29th at our school,
against Garden City and Walter Lee We encourage
parents to come and watch the games. We have our
volleyball practices on Mondays at 12:35. Our games last
about 1 hour. On Wednesday November18th the Grade 7
students will be playing in a tournament at MacNeill
Secondary.
Sports News Article by Anais & Alex H in Division 2
Excursion to the Museum of Vancouver
Division 2 had a fantastic time as archeologists,
exploring the Museum of Vancouver (M.O.V.). We
took the bus and Canada line to and from the
Museum of Vancouver, where we enjoyed doing an
archeology dig, and attended a conference of
archeologists where we presented ancient artifacts.
Over 35 DeBeck students from grades 1 to 7
represented our school with pride and
enthusiasm at the annual Richmond Cross
Country Fun Run which was held on October
14h this year. Our students demonstrated
excellent ROARS behaviour and showed
outstanding determination in all races, with
many top 20 finishes. Thanks to Mr. Kripps for
joining us at this year’s Fun Run and to all of
teachers who have sponsored our Kilometer
Club runners this year. Way to go Dragons!
Remembrance Day Assembly
Tuesday November 10th
@ 9:00 am
Please join us for this very special ceremony
Remembrance Day Holiday
Wednesday November 11th
No School in Session