IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, April 6/16 Concours d’art Oratoire

Monday, April 11/16 LTS Music Parent Meeting, 7:30 pm, Theatre

Tuesday, April 12/16 Euclid Math Contest

Wednesday, April 13/16 Fryer, Galois & Hypatia Math Contests

Thursday, April 14/16 PAC Meeting, 7:00 pm, Library

April 21-24, 2016 Jr. Music Tour

Tuesday, April 26/16 Report Cards Issued

Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence

LORD TWEEDSMUIR SECONDARY LORD TWEEDSMUIR SECONDARY SCHOOSCHOOLL

APRIL 2016

6151 - 180th Street Surrey, BC V3S 4L5 Phone: (604) 574-7407 Fax: (604) 574-4759

Principal: Mr. A.J. Buggie Vice-Principals: Mr. D. Ferrill

Ms. A. Malkoske Mr. S. Rai

School Office Hours: 7:30 am — 4:00 pm

Dear Parents/Guardians: Lord Tweedsmuir will be sending home a formal report card on Tuesday, April 26th. This report card will include final marks for Semester 1 and 1st term marks for Semester 2. We are busy planning the timetable for next year and yes we are continuing to grow. Our projected enrollment is approximately 2152 students. This will mean at least two more portables on site next year. Presently we have a list of 36 in-catchment students waiting to see if Lord Tweedsmuir can accommodate them. It is very important that we have accurate course selections; presently we have 135 Lord Tweedsmuir students who have not handed in a course selection sheet for next year. We need these missing course selection sheets by April 8. Thank you for your assistance with this important process. On a final note, after 38 years in education I have submitted my intention to retire at the end of June this year. I have been very fortunate to have spent 35 years in the Surrey School District, which is a great district to work and learn in. The last 7 years I have had the honour to be here at Lord Tweedsmuir. Lord Tweedsmuir is an outstanding school community and I would like to thank staff, students and parents for working together to make Lord Tweedsmuir such a great community. The new principal of Lord Tweedsmuir will be named within the next week and I will inform the school community as soon as the announcement is made. Don’t forget our PAC meeting on Thursday, April 14th, 7:00 p.m. in the Library! Sincerely, A.J. Buggie Principal

Encounters with Canada

Will you be a grade 10 to 12 student in Sept/2016?

Are you interested in participating in the Encounters with Canada program?

If you are: please submit a 200 word essay explaining what you know about

the program and why you would be a good candidate to represent LTS in

Ottawa. A short reference letter from a teacher and a note from your parents

in support of your application is also required.

Return to Mr. Share in the counselling office by April 15/2016.

More information available including the weekly themes is available on the

“Encounters with Canada” website.

https://www.ewc-rdc.ca/

Themes include: Arts and Culture, Ecology and the Environment, Law,

Politics, Journalism, Medicine and Health……plus others.

In other years LTS has been given between 3 and 12 spots in the program.

Last year we sent 9 students to Ottawa for this program, which has always

been well received by the participants and has become a highlight of their

high school years.

Program cost has been $675 all inclusive.

Grad is just around the corner for our graduates! 8 weeks away! FIAT Langley Test Drive Fundraiser The Lord Tweedsmuir Dry Grad would like to express sincere appreciation to Langley FIAT for assisting with our fundraising efforts this year, with the first ever Test Drive Campaign at the school. To the friends, families and graduates that came out in search of a new car, THANK YOU! We managed to get in 65 test drives in four hours! THANK YOU Jennifer Doerksen and everyone at Langley FIAT for all your support! REMINDER: PACE Raffle: Raffle tickets were mailed home to all Grade 12 families last month. The PACE Group have, once again, gen-erously donated to the Dry Grad organization. We ask that all of our Grade 12’s please sell the raffle booklets and if you need more tickets, there are extra booklets available in the office. All tickets (sold and unsold) are due back to the office by April 13

th as the draw is going to take place April 15

th. Tickets are $5 each.

PAIR HELIJET TICKETS TO VICTORIA/VANCOUVER RETURN

Value $1,200 PAIR OF CANUCKS CLUB SEATS IN THE 2016/2017 REGULAR SEASON

Value $447 FOUR TICKETS TO A VANCOUVER WHITECAPS REGULAR SEASON HOME GAME IN THE

2016/2017 SEASON Value $350

PLEASE SELL, SELL, SELL!!!! Joseph Richard Group: The Henry, Townhall Public Houses, Clover Crossing Liquor Store and the Grandview Corners Liquor Store: We are super excited to announce a partnership with the LTSS Dry Grad and the Joseph Richard Group…. Anytime you and your friends visit The Henry, any of the Townhall Public Houses or the Clover Crossing and Grandview Corners Liquor Store, let them know you’re a part of the LTSS Dry Grad and 10% of your bill total will be donated to our group! It’s that easy… stop by one of the Joseph Richard Group’s establishments, and when it’s time to pay, let them know you’re with us, and a percentage of your total will be donated! Key tags are also available to attach to your key chains to show that proceeds can be placed towards the LTSS Dry Grad fundraising.

Mother’s Day Flowers: Mother’s Day is not far away! Looking for something special for mum… well LTSS Dry Grad will once again be offering beautiful floral arrangements for purchase for your special mum! The order form is attached. Orders are due to the school by April 20th, with pick-up on May 5th. The Metro Hall Evening: As you are all aware, Dry Grad this year will be held at The Metro Hall in New Westminster after the Din-ner and Dance at Newlands. Once we have finalized all of the fundraising efforts, we can finalize our budget so that we can establish ticket cost. Tickets will be sold at the beginning of May, for a short period of time (two weeks) so we can finalize our totals for The Metro Hall. Please watch for more information to come home to the Grade 12’s at the end of April regarding details of the evening and regarding costs for Dry Grad event and how to purchase tickets.

Our next PAC meeting will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, April 14 in the library.

Stacey Joyce, Head of the Science Department, will be giving a presentation on the

new curriculum - particularly focused around how new student assessments/

reporting will be done.

Ms. Joyce is on numerous district and provincial committees regarding the new cur-

riculum and student assessment, and we are looking forward to hearing what she

has to say.

We will also be presenting an update on some new BCCPAC resolutions which will

effect the Surrey School District. Come on out to find out what is happening within

our children's school system. As we teach our kids, it's important

to be informed about what is going on around you!

See you there!

VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

INFORMATION NIGHT

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Vancouver Community Campus

www.VCC.ca/infonight

WE HAVE MOVED. OUR NEW LOCATION IS THE LIBRARY.

CAREER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

DO YOU WANT THE LATEST CAREER INFORMATION?

We are now on Instagram LT_career_news and on Twitter @CareersLt

Grades 8 – 12 students for all your Graduation, Post-Secondary, Education & Career Options and Exploration Programs

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER LTCareerNews@CareersLt

CHECK OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE http://kermodea.wix.com/ltscholarships

Scan the QR Code to access

Scholarship Information on your phone:

WANT LATEST INFORMATION ON SCHOLARSHIPS?

Follow Twitter LT Scholarships @LTScholarships

CAREER CENTRE HOURS AND LOCATION We are open from 7:30 am - 3:45 pm Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm on Friday

We are available before school at lunch and after school in the Library

Volunteer Opportunities…

1. See Volunteer Book for more opportunities in the Career Centre - LIBRARY

2. SFU Summer Camps - application deadline April 30

3. BMO Vancouver Marathon - April 30

4. TOUR de DELTA - July 8 -10

PLANNING 10 COMMUNITY CONNECTION 30 HOUR OF WORK OR VOLUNTEER

Reminder… start tracking your 30 Hours for your Graduation Transition. Graduation Transition is 15% of your Planning 10 mark and also required for Graduation. Grade 10 students should have their 30 hours of

work or volunteer completed by June 1, 2016.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PROGRAMS

Career Pathways Through A Trades Ticket Surrey, together with Dal Dhatt, the ITA Advisor for the South Fraser, are presenting a “Career Pathways Through A Trades Ticket” workshop to provide parents with information regarding career pathways (apprenticeships, Surrey School District ACE-IT Trades Partnership Programs, job market outlook, etc.) through trades for their son/daughter to understand trades as a career option. Target audience: Parents of children who are currently enrolled in a Surrey Secondary School or a Learning Centre will have an opportunity to participate. There is NO cost attached to the workshop. Coffee and water will be served at the sessions.

Wednesday, April 20th 6:30 - 8:00 pm Resources Education Centre (REC) Building, Room 206

14123 92nd Avenue, Surrey, BC

Super Save Fence Rentals wants you!! If you are in Grade 10 or higher and

looking for a good paying spring/summer work with a dynamic, growing company. Contact Marc Fillion or Spencer Grayson @ 604-533-4423 or email mfil-lion@supersave.ca or spen-cer@supersave.ca with your resume

KAL’S TUITION EXCHANGE AVAILABLE FOR GRADE 12’S The part-time job with big payoffs JOIN - available to work 200 hours per year, just 16 hours/week in winter and spring LEARN - Gain valuable work experience while you study EARN - Earn spending cash and annual tuition gifts of $500 - $1,000 Visit: KalTire.com/Careers/TuitionExchange or contact your nearest Kal Tire to

apply and start earning today!

Fleetwood Veterinary Clinic is looking for a part time clerk to do various duties such as: cleaning, laundry, holding animals, organizing and phones. If you are academic, energetic and have various interests, this could be a good fit for you. Please come to the Career Centre for more information.

Surrey Memorial Hospital Youth Volunteer Program Application 2016

To be eligible you must be:

16 -19 years old (by July 1, 2016)

Currently in Grade 11 or 12

Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident

Able to maintain a regular schedule (one shift 2-6 hours once a week)

Aware of your summer commitments (job, summer school, vacation plans)

Available for mandatory orientation Thursday, June 30 from 2:30-8:00pm

Have parent consent

Come to the Career Centre to pick up an application

Surrey Crime Prevention Society is looking for Volunteers

All applicants must be 16 years or older, be able to pass a RCMP criminal record check, demonstrate genuine commitment to the deterrence of unlawful activity in the community. Individual responsibilities may differ depending on the position: Observe and report suspicious activity Report stolen vehicles and license plates Assist in searches for missing persons or any other activity deemed necessary

by the Program Manager or Coordinator Participate in Locking Out Auto Crime Programs to create public awareness of

vehicle security Touring communities within the City of Surrey

Go to http://preventcrime.ca/?page_id=57 to get an application

UPCOMING EVENTS/PROGRAMS

Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary Mother’s Day Flower Sale

All proceeds from this sale will go to benefit Dry Grad 2016, the substance free after grad celebration held on May 28, 2016. To order, please contact Loretta Scott at the school at 574-7407. Orders

must be placed by April 20th, and will be

available for pick-up at the school on May 5th from 2 pm to 5 pm. Please support this worthwhile project.

Name: _________________________ Telephone #: __________________ Email Address: ________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION QTY TOTAL COST ____________________________ _____________________ ____________________________ _____________________ ____________________________ ______________________ ____________________________ ______________________ TOTAL _______________

12 IN. PREMIUM HANGING BASKET $ 30.00 12 IN. PREMIUM ROUND PATIO PLANTER $ 30.00 12 IN. ROUND STRAWBERRY HANGING BASKET $ 20.00 10 PACK 4.5” ZONAL GERANIUMS $ 30.00 (flat comes in red, pink, or white) 10 PACK ASSORTED 4.5” HERB & TOMATOES $ 25.00 10 PACK 4.5” MARIGOLD (orange) $ 25.00 10 PACK 4.5” PETUNIA $ 25.00 (flat comes in purple or white) Premium Organic Soil, 30L bag $ 9.00 Fertilizer Shaker - Flower & Veggie $ 12.00

Orders can be dropped off at the LTS office.

You can also email your order to: scott_l@surreyschools.ca

What’s Up in the English

Department? Student- Led Workshop

Many fortunate students were given the opportunity to learn valuable spo-

ken word poetry skills from Sandeep Middar-- winner of last year’s LTSS

Poetry slam and 2015 graduate—and Mackenzie Jasper, current LTSS stu-

dent and former Junior Slam Champion. Students participated in a hands-on

workshop providing exemplars, presentation pointers, topic facilitation and

tips to revise their own poems. It was a productive and worthwhile experi-

ence and the English Dept. would like to extend a huge thank you to both

Sandeep and Mackenzie for sharing their expertise!

LTSS Poetry Slam 2016

The 3rd annual poetry slam was a resounding success and the

judges and audience members were impressed by the range of

emotion and powerful topics about which student slam poets

spoke. We would like to congratulate all students who participated

and special acknowledgement goes to the following poets:

Grade 8

Junior

Senior

1st Place - Fiona Sjaus Honourable Mention – Tracey Macatangay

1st Place – Hilary Tong 2nd Place – Crizl Salazar 3rd Place - Kassidy Kaszony Honourable Mention – Sam Crooks – Nijah Mercado

1st Place – Mason Block 2nd Place – Mackenzie Jasper 3rd Place – Tayler Sherstone

Holocaust Survivor Delivers Powerful Presentation More than 100 English 11 students studying Elie Wiesel's memoir 'Night' had the op-

portunity to hear guest speaker Alex Buckman of the Vancouver Holocaust Education

Centre (VHEC) give testimony on his experiences as a child survivor of the Holocaust.

This is the last generation that will have the privilege of hearing first-hand accounts

from Holocaust survivors, and this was not lost on the attentive and appreciative stu-

dents. Successfully hidden from Nazi authorities during infancy, as a very small child

Mr. Buckman was eventually orphaned when his parents and aunt were apprehended

and killed in concentration camps. His talk was powerful and emotional, and the stu-

dents were clearly moved. Many took the opportunity to meet and thank him personal-

ly after the talk.

Are you currently a BLOOD DONOR?

Have you considered BECOMING a blood donor??

In the past 10 years, Lord Tweedsmuir students, staff members, alumni and parents

have donated more than 1200 units of blood. We are currently ranked as one of

the top 10 schools in Canada for donations. Please consider becoming a blood donor –

it is a great thing to do! Blood is used to save peoples’ lives! If you are already a donor, next time you go to a clinic simply ask them to register your donation to Lord Tweedsmuir.

Our school’s Partner ID is: LORD002548

If you are not a donor but think you might like to become one, there are several ways to get information about

the blood donor program and to make an appointment.

visit the Canadian Blood Services website (www.blood.ca) join LTSS social media sites (www.facebook.com/LTSS Blood for Lives and/or www.instagram.com/LTSS

Blood for Lives) download the Canadian Blood Services app for your phone call 1-888-2 DONATE

There are clinics set up all over the Lower Mainland so you can pick the one that is most convenient for you.

The closest clinics to LTSS are:

Murrayville Hall 21667 – 48th Ave (every 2nd Tuesday, 1:00 – 8:00) Guildford Clinic 15285 – 101 Ave Unit C2 (across from Guildford Mall) (every Wed-Sat) Cloverdale Catholic Parish Church (every 8 weeks, on a Sunday)

Grade 11 and 12 students (age 17 or older) – There will be several blood donor “drives” during

the upcoming school year, where we will try to get groups of LTSS students to sign up to donate on the same

day - if you are a first time donor, it is often nice to have some familiar friends along for support! Upcoming

clinic in Cloverdale: March 13 & May 8

Requirements to be a Blood Donor:

You must be 17 years of age and in good health.

You must weigh at least 50 kg (110 lbs) *If you are shorter than 5’6”, there are some weight restrictions

for females under the age of 23.

There are restrictions about how soon you can donate after having a tattoo, ear/body piercing, dental

work etc. (call 1-888-2 DONATE to inquire).

You need photo ID.

You need to be able to arrange transportation to and from the clinic on your own .

Blood Donor sponsor teacher at LTSS: Michele Stea (Rm B303) Grade 12 student organizers: Shreeshaa Goyal, Yara Ossama

Again, please remember to REGISTER YOUR DONATION TO LTSS,

so we can keep track of our donations. Thanks!

Do you have the “WRITE “ stuff?!?

Attention all Students

Do you enjoy writing for pleasure? Have you been told that you have a

knack for creative writing? If so, then Lord Tweedsmuir’s Annual Writ-

ing Contest may be for you.

The forms of writing include poetry and short stories and they are judged

based on grade levels:

Grade 8 is its own category

Grades 9 and 10 comprise the Junior Category

Grades 11 and 12 comprise the Senior Category

Deadline for entries is Friday, April 8th to any English or Humanities

Teacher. There are some specific guidelines to follow, so please see an Eng-

lish or Humanities Teacher asap or check out the folder near the English

Department Bulletin board across from C208 for an entry form.

Happy Writing!