École Christine Morrison
Elementary School
Welcome / Bienvenue!
Welcome to École Christine Morrison Elementary. We are a dual track public school offering early French Immersion and regular English programs to a population of more than 464 students in grades kindergarten to six, in Mission, British Columbia Canada.
We take pride in our vibrant inclusive school culture. Our dedicated and caring staff provides many opportunities for students to be successful academically. We have programs in place to meet the needs of all students, and we have a school improvement plan in which we have set goals for improvement in specific areas of student achievement.
Bus Transportation for 2014-15
Families are advised that registration of students who will be seeking bus transportation for the 2014-15 school year will run from April 22 through June 30, 2014. In order to ride a district school bus all new and returning riders must register. School District policy applies to all applications and can be viewed on the District website at www.mpsd.ca
Students who qualify to use district transportation services but who have not registered by June 30th will not be guaranteed a seat on a bus. Any registrations received after the June 30th deadline will incur a 20% surcharge fee.
Registration can be done in person at the School District Office at 33046 Fourth Ave during regular business hours 8:00am – 4:00pm M-F. If you are unavailable during those hours, alternate arrangements can be made by calling 604.826.6286 ext. 3246
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FRENCH IMMERSION KINDERGARTEN APPLICATION
Please be advised that, as of Monday, January 13th, applications to indicate interest in the French Immersion Program will be taken at the Board of Education Office, from 8:30am-3:00pm at:
33046 Fourth Avenue
Mission, BC
After January 13th, 2014, Kindergarten applications to attend Schools/Programs of choice can be filed at any time at the Board of Education Office. Please note that you can indicate your school of choice – École Christine Morrison or École Mission Central, as there are no boundaries for these French Immersion schools, however, availability is on a first come first served basis.
For further information regarding French Immersion, please contact
Ghislain Michaud, District French Coordinator:
Phone: 604.826.6528 Cell: 604.302.9744 Email: ghislain.michaud@mpsd.ca
You can also visit our Website at: www.mpsd.ca
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL KINDERGARTEN APPLICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS:
- Children born in 2009 are eligible for Kindergarten.
- Proof of age is required at time of registration - Birth Certificate, Passport, Permanent Residence Card, Aboriginal Status Card, Baptismal Certificate, Certificate of Citizenship or Immigration Canada document.
Note: A Provincial Care Card is not acceptable proof of age
School hours are as follows:
8:30am - 2:45pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
8:30am - 11:30 am Wednesdays
8:25 First Bell
10:00-10:15 Recess
11:45-12:30 Lunch
2:45 Last Bell
Kindergarten Registration
Parents are required to register their child at their neighbourhood school. Children who turn 5 years of age by December 31, 2014 are eligible for Kindergarten in the 2014/2015 school year. Please bring proof of age (Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate) and immunization record, together with proof of address. For more information click here
Strong Start Hours
Parents of preschool aged children are welcome to bring their youngsters to Strong Start at École Christine Morrison Elementary, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 - 11:30, and Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 - 2:45. Please note that our Strong Start centre is closed on the following dates:
Friday, January 31st
Friday, February 28th
Friday, March 28th
Friday, April 25th
Friday, May 30th
For more information about Strong Start, click here
Contact Us:
Ecole Christine Morrison
32611 McRae Avenue
Mission, B.C., Canada
V2V 2L8
Tel: 604 826 6528
Fax: 604 826 9175
Principal
Vice-Principal
District
French Coordinator
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École Christine Morrison Elementary
32611 McRae Ave.
Mission, BC
District French Coordinator - M. Ghislain Michaud
Phone: 604-826-6528 Cell 604-302-9744
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2014/2015 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Click HERE for further information, including registration dates
PAC INFORMATION:
- PAC Funding Request information can be found HERE. A Funding Request Application Form is available HERE.
Duties of PAC Executive-back side election letter
PAC Hot Lunch Ordering Instructions
District Calendar & Upcoming Events:
April 2014 Dates to Remember
Thurs. Apr. 17: class photo day, 8:45am
Fri. Apr 18: Good Friday, school closed
Mon. Apr 21: Easter Monday, school closed
Tues. Apr 22 - Mon June 30: Bus registration
at the School District Office, 33046 Fourth Ave, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday
Fri Apr 25: "Fearlessly Girls Summit"
(Gr 4-6 girls)
Tues Apr 29: Author visit - Christy Jordan-Fenton
May 2014 Dates to Remember
Tues. Apr 22 - Mon June 30: Bus registration
at the School District Office, 33046 Fourth Ave, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday
Fri May 2: Recognition Assembly
Fri May 2: Dancers of Dameland Presentation 1:15pm
Thurs May 8/Fri May 9: District Track Meet
Thurs May 8: Earth Rangers Presentation 1:35pm
Thurs May 15: Run for Water
Fri. May 16: Pro-D day, school closed
Mon May 19: Victoria Day, school closed
Fri May 30: Books for Breakfast 1:00pm
June 2014 Dates to Remember
Tues. Apr 22 - Mon June 30: Bus registration
at the School District Office, 33046 Fourth Ave, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Friday
Mon. June 2, 9 & 16: Grade 3 students "Swim to Survive"
Fri June 20: Grade 6 students at Planet Lazar
Tues June 24: Farewell Assembly for Grade 6 students
Wed June 25: Farewell activities for Grade 6 students 11:30am start
Thurs June 26: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BEFORE SUMMER BREAK!!!!!