LCS Newsletter 14-10-02 - Lake Cowichan Secondary School

Lake Cowichan School
Weekly Newsletter & Reminders
“LCS, a caring community committed to making a difference.”
Upcoming Dates
Monday
Tuesday
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
October
October
October
October
October
6
7
13
15
24
School Photo Day / Implementation Day Postponed (regular school day)
Delegation from Ohtaki, Japan Visiting LCS
Thanksgiving – No School
2 Hour Early Dismissal
Pro-D Day – No School
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s)
It is so great to be back in session at LCS, and to see our students and staff off to such a great start. We really hit the ground running
last week, and there is already a great deal going on. Our focus right now is making sure that all of our secondary students time
tables are set, and that students in the younger grades are settling in to their new classrooms. We have a very exciting year ahead of
us. It is my sincere hope to see all of our parents well connected to the school. Please never hesitate to email, phone or drop by for a
visit, whether to discuss a concern or just say hello. We at LCS are committed to providing your child with an exemplary education and
are always here to help.
Nicole Boucher
Principal
Implementation Day – Postponed
Welcome New Staff
Implementation day, scheduled for Monday, October 6,
has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Monday,
January 19, 2015. October 6 will be a regular school day.
It will also be our photo day.
I am very excited to welcome the following new staff to our
school, in the following capacities:
Student Photos
Photo Day will take place Monday, October 6 th. All students
are required to have their photo taken for school records,
the yearbook and student cards, and for bus passes (for
bus students). There is no charge for required photos. A
colour package may be purchased by paying the fee set by
the photographer. Photo package options will be sent
home on Friday, October 3, and are also available online at:
www.edgeimaging.com
Mrs. Lindsay Hartshorn
Mr. Bindy Gill
Mr. Kevin Smith
Mrs. Erin Steininger
Mr. Dale Combs
Mr. Scott Mitchell
Mrs. Rita George-Green
Mr George Seymour
Grade 4/5
Grade 5/6
Learning Assistance, Resource,
Advisory 10-12
Science 9 and Foods 8-12
Wood Work 4-12, Health and
Career Education 8
Education Assistant
Aboriginal Support Worker
Cultural Teaching Assistant
Lake Cowichan School
Weekly Newsletter & Reminders
“LCS, a caring community committed to making a difference.”
School Goals
This year, we have two school goals. Our first goal is to see a
higher rate of student engagement, and strategies will focus
on the process of learning through inquiry. Inquiry-based
learning is a complex process where students formulate
questions; investigate to find answers, build new
understandings, and then communicate their learning to
others. Students are actively involved in solving authentic
(real-life) problems within the context of the curriculum
and/or community. Research suggests that inquiry-based
learning increases student creativity, independence, and
problem solving skills.
Our second goal is to see students as stewards of the
environment, and strategies will focus on involving more
students in our school recycling and composting program, as
well as engaging all students in some aspect of local
environmental stewardship.
Our School Growth Plan is available for viewing on our school
website. It was co-developed by administration, teaching staff
and members of our Parent Advisory Council.
School Website
Mrs. Martin works hard to maintain an up-to-date school
website. Please visit us at www.sd79.bc.ca/groups/lcss,
where you will find weekly reminders, monthly newsletters,
calendar information, staff contacts and more.
School Facebook Page
For the most current updates on what is going on at the
school, choose to like our official school Facebook page. Mrs.
Bridge does a great job updating this page on a regular basis.
Busing
If your child requires busing this year, you must register them
to ride. You can visit the transportation’s bus registration
website at:
http://www.sd79.bc.ca/departments/transportation/busregistration/
When you go to use the online registration form, you will be
prompted to enter your child’s student number. Returning
students should remember their student number (it is the
same number that they enter when they log into school
computers). If your child is new to the school, or if they do
not remember their student number, you can obtain it by
calling or emailing Mrs. Martin at the school. You can also
download a hard copy of the bus registration form and send it
to the district transportation office. If you do not have access
to a computer or a printer, you can obtain a registration form
at the school, and we will be happy to fax it to the
transportation office for you.
There is an annual busing fee for students riding district
busses. The cost breakdown for busing is:
 first child
$200
 second child $120
 third child
$80
 there is no charge for 4th and subsequent children
If the cost of busing is a financial hardship, there is an
exemption form that you can complete and bring in to the
school for Ms. Boucher to sign. These forms are available
online or at the school office.
If you have any questions about busing, you can contact the
district’s transportation department at 250-748-1066.
Student Fees
Students in grades 8 through 12 are required to pay a $25
student fee. Student fees help to offset the cost of student
activities, guest speakers, special assemblies, intramural
activities, and extra-curricular activities. Students in grades
8 through 12 are also required to pay a one-time $25
refundable textbook deposit in the event that they lose or
damage a textbook during the course of their time at LCS.
This deposit will be refunded when students graduate,
provided they have not incurred fees for damaged or lost
texts. These fees are due by October 17. Students and
parents will be notified of any outstanding fees. Please do
not hesitate to contact Ms. Boucher in confidence if
school fees are a hardship. It is not our intention to
cause any of our family’s duress.
Lake Cowichan School
Weekly Newsletter & Reminders
“LCS, a caring community committed to making a difference.”
Adjusted Semesters for High School
The length of semesters 1 and 2 in the high school have been
adjusted so that semester 1 will not be shortened as a result
of the strike. Semester dates will be as follows:
 End of term 1 - November 21st. Report cards will be
issued the week of December 1st
 End of semester 1 - January 30. Report cards will be
issued the week of February 9
 End of term 3 - April 22.
 Report cards will be issued the week of May 4
 End of semester 2 - June 17. Report cards will be issued
June 25.
Student Lockers
All students have been issued a locker and a lock. Please keep
in mind that that the school does not accept responsibility for
the security of items stored in a student’s locker. Students
may only use locks supplied by the school.
Locks for PE classes are also available. We strongly
encourage students to sign out a PE lock from the office.
Integrated Learning program. Students will be handing in
their agendas at the end of every day for collection by
their advisory teacher. They will carry their agendas with
them and use them throughout the school day. They will
not be bringing their agendas home.
Lates / Absences
Student success depends on regular attendance. Please
encourage your son/daughter to attend daily and arrive on
time. Please provide them with a note on the rare occasion
that they cannot make it to class.
Student Photos
Photo Day will take place Monday, October 6th. All students are
required to have their photo taken for school records, the
yearbook and student cards, and for bus passes (for bus
students). There is no charge for required photos. A colour
package may be purchased by paying the fee set by the
photographer. Photo package options will be sent home on
Friday, October 3, and are also available online at:
www.edgeimaging.com
Student Agenda Books
Parent Advisory Council
All students are provided with an LCS student agenda book.
 Elementary students have yellow agendas. They are
expected to take their agenda books home daily, and have
a parent sign or initial every night. We ask that you
please review the information in the first pages of the
agenda with your child.
 Grade 8 and 9 students have orange agendas. They are
required to use their agendas as an organizational tool,
and are strongly encouraged to bring it home and show
their parents on a regular basis. We ask that you please
review the information in the first pages of the agenda
with your child.
 Grade 10, 11 and 12 students have different colored
agenda books, depending on which advisory class they
are in.
They are required to use their agendas
throughout the day as an organizational tool and
attendance tracker. Agenda books at the grade 10, 11 and
12 level are absolutely crucial for student success in our
The LCS PAC Executive would like to welcome all parents to
PAC meetings. They will be held on the third Tuesday of each
month, at 6:30pm, in the Learning Center. Our next PAC
meeting will be Tuesday, October 21st. All parents from both
the Elementary and Secondary programs are welcome to
attend. At LCS, the PAC plays a critical advisory role.
Whenever we have new ideas or initiatives that we are
considering in the school, we always bring them to the PAC for
input and feedback. The PAC also supports the school by
providing funds for special equipment and activities. Joining
the PAC is an excellent way to connect with the school, with
other parents and with administration.
Terry Fox Run
Due to our later start, we have decided to postpone the Terry
Fox Run until sometime in April. The Terry Fox Run is a very
important event to us, and we don’t want to miss out on it this
year.
Lake Cowichan School
Weekly Newsletter & Reminders
“LCS, a caring community committed to making a difference.”
International Program
Fundraising Using Till Tapes
We are excited to have 20 International students at LCS this
year. Our international students are in grades 10, 11, and 12
and are from Germany, Spain, Japan, and China.
Country Grocer till tapes, from the Lake Cowichan outlet only,
can be used for fees like grad, yearbook, athletic fees, etc. If
you will be submitting till tapes to the school, please add the
sub-totals together before you bring them.
CVRD INFORMATION
Fall Playbook
Cowichan Lake Recreation is excited to make available our Fall 2014 Playbook for programs
running from October through December. Check out our variety of recreation and education
programs, as well as our full lineup of special events! New programs include Skate & Story for
ages 0 - 5 (p. 7), Self-Hypnosis, and Zendoodling (p. 17). Hard copies are available at
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, area community halls, and more. Click the link below for your
digital copy!
Register Now for Fall Programs!
Keep active this fall with Cowichan Lake Recreation! Check out our full lineup of programs,
including Yoga, Zumba, Pickleball, Curling, Bowling, Arts and Crafts, and more! Many
programs start next week, so register today! Hard copies of the Fall Playbook are available at
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, area community halls, and more. Click the link below for your
digital copy!
To view the Playbook, copy and paste this hyperlink into your web browser
http://cvrd.bc.ca/DocumentCenter/View/62919
Fall Yoga Classes
Yoga Flow with Colleen
$90 / 9 sessions or $13 drop-in
Oct 6 - Dec 15 | Mondays | 11:30 am - 12:45 pm |
Upper Centennial Hall
$80 / 8 sessions or $13 drop-in
CLSA Multi-Purpose Room
Saturday Yoga with Ross
Oct 18 - Dec 20 | Saturdays | 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tuesday Night Yoga with Ross
| $90 / 9 sessions or $13 drop-in
Oct 14 - Dec 16 | Tuesdays | 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm |
CLSA Curling Lounge
$90 / 9 sessions or $13 drop-in
CLSA Multi-Purpose Room
Take advantage of our full lineup of yoga classes
this fall. Drop-in is always available for $13 per
Friday Yoga Flow with Colleen
class.
Oct 10 - Dec 19 | Fridays | 10:00 am - 11:15 am |
Kids & Youth Hip Hop
Oct 8 - Nov 26 | Wednesdays | 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Hillary is back with another session of Kids and
(Ages 6 - 9), 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm (Ages 10 - 15) |
Youth Hip Hop! This high energy class will get your
$48 / 8 session
whole body moving! Learn a variety of unique and
CLSA Multi-Purpose Room
flashy dance moves that are sure to impress!
After School Club (Ages 5 - 12)
Oct 2 - Oct 23 | Thursdays | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
Crafts, games, sports, and snacks! Enjoy a fun time
$16 / 4 session
after school with friends. Drop-in or sign up for the
Youbou Hall
four week program and save!
QUESTIONS? GIVE US A CALL AT 250.749.6742
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
Small Changes, big differences … Triple P Parenting Program
Group Session for parents of Children 2-12 years of age
6 Week program
Wednesday, October 8 – November 12, 2014
6:30-8:30pm
Margaret Moss Health Centre – 675 Canada Avenue, Duncan
To register, call 250-709-3050
Positive parenting emphasizes the positive, promotes child development, can prevent
behavioural and emotional problems. Learn simple ides to make parenting easier and more
enjoyable.
Duncan Dynamics Gymnastics – Recreational Classes
We have ongoing registration for recreational classes for ages 1.5 through Teens!!
Classes pro-rated by the week. Adding new classes as others fill up.
New TEEN program: Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30-9:30pm - Choose the days you want.
www.ddgc.ca or call 746-0193

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