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PAC CORNER
Throughout the year our Parent Action Committee (PAC) puts on many events in partnership with the school. PAC promotes community and raises funds for school programs. We are always looking for motivated hands to assist with cooking, food shopping, set up, creative design, decorating, envelope stuffing and much more!
Join us for our first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 7th at 7pm in the school library
RSVP:
Pam Wolfman
or
Deborah Youngson
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Upcoming Events:
First Day of School
September 6
PAC Meeting
September 7 at 7pm
Welcome Coffee
for Parents
September 8
8:20am
School-wide Retreat
September 12 -14
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Welcome Back! Welcome Home!
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"I am very proud of the students who attend King David - and I look forward to meeting old and new students and families as we begin an exciting year together."
Russ Klein, Head of School
As the summer comes to an end it is time to prepare for the new year. This short news letter contains useful and important information to ensure a smooth and happy new beginning for us all.
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Remember these Dates!
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"Did you know that just by being a parent or guardian of a student at KDHS you are a part of the PAC? It's true! We are a committee made up of parent volunteers, just like you! Please join us!"
Pam Wolfman and Deborah Youngson, PAC Co-chairs.
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PAC meetings are always fun!
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September:
PAC meeting
Wednesday, September 7th - 7pm
PAC Welcome Coffee
Thursday, September 8th - 8:30am - 10am
School Wide Retreat
Monday - Wednesday, September 12-14
Meet the Teachers Night
Tuesday, September 20th
Collaborative Day
Wednesday, September 21st 10am START
October: Sukkot: Sharing our Community and Home
Monday, October 17th - Intergenerational Experience with the residents of Louis Brier and Weinberg Residences
Tuesday, October 18th 11:30am - 1:00pm - Community Sukkah Harvest and Lunch with Cornelia Oberlander
A light lunch will be served.
RSVP - Sharon Dwek or call 604-263-9700 ext. 109
Wednesday, October 19th 10:30am - Noon - Simchat Torah Celebration and Parade
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Countdown for the Retreat begins ...
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Date: September 12 - 14, 2011
(We plan to depart at 8:20am and we will return around 4:30pm. These times will be confirmed closer to the dates)
Venue: Camp Squeah, Hope
Cost (per student): $225 (includes accommodation, transportation, food and activities) Financial assistance will be provided if required.
Information (Click here to access all information)
1. Retreat Gear List
2. FAQs
Forms listed below must be returned by Wednesday, September 7
3. Payment Form
4. Retreat Consent and Medical Form
5. Cabin Mates
 
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KDHS Sports News
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2011 Junior and Senior Boys Soccer Team Schedule
Regular Season Games
To Be Announced before Friday September 16th
*Games may be scheduled during 
practice slots if another suitable time is not possible*
Playoffs
Tuesday October 25th - First Round Playoff Game @ Home Seed Advantage
Thursday October 27th - All Day Championships @ TBA
Practices at Montgomery Park from 4:15-5:45PM (please be 10 minutes early!)
Thursday September 8th
Thursday September 15th
Tuesday September 20th
Thursday September 22nd
Tuesday September 27th
Tuesday October 4th
Thursday October 6th
Tuesday October 11th
Tuesday October 18th
Wednesday October 26th ____________________________________________________________
2011 Junior and Senior Girls Volleyball Schedule - KDHS LIONS
Regular Season Games
To Be Announced before Friday September 16th
*Games may be scheduled during practice slots if another suitable time is not possible*
Playoffs
Tuesday November 1st - First Round Playoff Game @ Home Seed Advantage
Thursday November 3rd - All Day Championships @ Harry Jerome Center (Burnaby)
Practices at JCC from 4:00-5:45PM (please be 10 minutes early!)
Wednesday September 7th
Monday September 19th
Wednesday September 21st
Monday September 26th
Monday October 3rd
Wednesday October 5th
Monday October 17th
Monday October 24th
Wednesday October 26th
Monday October 31st
Wednesday November 2nd
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This Week's Featured Teacher
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Meghan Byrne discovered her passion for teaching by
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Meghan Byrne
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directing her first play in Grade 11. It was written by a peer and her sense of accomplishment sent her through the roof. She directed 7 more plays that year at her high school, Seaquam Secondary, in Delta. She left Delta and moved to Vancouver to receive her Bachelor of Arts in 2007 from the University of British Columbia with a double major in English and Theatre. During this time, she developed a musical theatre program and continued her passion for teaching and creating Drama. The next year she received, also from UBC, her Bachelor of Education focusing on secondary school English and Drama.
In the 2008-2009 school year, Meghan worked at Rockridge Secondary School as a Drama, English and ESL teacher. During this year, the theatre company produced three plays and Meghan was part of a theatre company trip to New York. In the summers, she teaches senior English with the Vancouver School Board.
In September 2010, Meghan joined the staff at KDHS as the Drama and Yearbook teacher. Highlights for Meghan from last year were watching the students perform and work backstage in the musical, Once Upon a Mattress; the One Act Play Night and the accomplishments of the student actors and directors; all of the activities and generous spirit of Mitzvah Day, and a very successful yearbook and an amazing yearbook crew. She hopes to top all of these accomplishments in the coming year.
"What I find so compelling about teaching at King David is the chance to teach students in so many settings. The classroom walls do not contain the learning that happens at this school and that is encouraged by administration, teachers and students."
Currently, Meghan is pursuing a diploma in Language and Literature in Education with a specialization in English as a Second Language at UBC.
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