News from the Nest - Sept 20

Spotlight on Learning:  Sketch in Art

With this assignment students are given parameters (enabling constraints) and asked to create based on their own interests/curiosity.

Image 1 by Cyrus Siew (gr. 11) is of a car by the storage container and the side of the school by the small gym, then Shanna Beukes (gr. 10) of a beating heart and then Jessica Boon (gr. 10) of a peach.

Cross Country News

The Cross-Country Team has their first meet of the season on Monday, September 20th at Aldergrove Lake Park. Feel free to come out and watch. The meet begins at 3:45pm.

Newsela

We’re pleased to announce that students now have full access to Newsela with over 15,000 articles and 20+ genres of instructional content.  You can log into Newsela with your school provided Google account (learn34.com).

PAC Meeting moved to Sept. 27 at 7pm

Considering the Federal Election, on September 20, our PAC Executive has moved the regular PAC meeting to Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7pm in the Library Learning Commons.

Devious Licks

A recent topic trending among children and teens on TikTok is called “Devious Licks” where students steal objects and show off what they’ve taken in their own social media posts. Unfortunately, this trend has made its way into some of our schools. We have received reports of multiple schools with stolen items and vandalism that mimics the popular TikTok trend.

As a strong, tightknit community, we ask that our families speak to their children about social media, current trends taking place, and how these temporary fads can ultimately impact their future. We want nothing more than our students and staff to take pride in their campuses and respect the property.

Grad Cruise

Grade 12’s we are excited to have some of our grad activities returning.  To take advantage of warmer fall weather, we have planned Grad Cruise for either September 28 or October 5.  We must meet both the Ministry of Education requirements so masks are required except for dinner time AND the Ministry of Health requirements for the hospitality industry so boat capacity will be 50% and students must have their first dose / vaccine passport.  Tickets are available on SchoolCashOnline.  We are planning several school-based events which do not require meeting the Ministry of Health orders.  Stay tuned.

Meet the Teacher Night Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 6-7:30

We will be running our September Meet the Teacher.  To meet evening capacity limits, students with the last name A-K can attend from 6-6:45pm.  We will ring a bell at 6:40 and asking parents to please exit so the next group of parents may enter. Students last name L-Z can attend from 6:45pm to 7:30.  Please wear a mask and use the hand sanitizer stations upon entry.  A map of teacher locations will be available at the entrance.

Athletics Up and Exciting

This week was a busy full week start to the athletic calendar with Girls Volleyball City Classic featuring many of the local high schools in action for the first time in 18months and both Junior and Senior Football featuring home games against Sardis.  Next week opens with Cross Country action.  It was a pleasure to watch the excitement of fans and athletes as school sports return.

Reminder –

PAC Meeting next Monday, September 27 at 7pm

 in the Mouat Learning Commons

– See  you there!