PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGECOMING EVENTS Oct. 3 - Gr. 12 PSI to Brookswood Oct. 7 - School Improvement Day Students Attend 8:30-11:15 onlyOct. 11 - Meet the Teacher 5-6pm School Potluck 6-7pm Annual PAC AGM 7-8pm Oct. 12 - Gr. 6 Inoculations - Term 1 Interim Reports Oct. 14 - Photo Retakes Oct. 21 - Pro-D Day Students Do Not Attend Oct. 24 - Collaboration Afternoon 75 minute Early Dismissal

It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of September. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Langley Fundamental community for making me feel welcome from the moment

that our school year began. The school start-up was very smooth; it feels as though staff and students are well-settled into their regular school routines. We have had a number of great activities and events already in September; I will do my best to highlight as many of these as possible in my weekly Titan’s Tribune. I look forward to the months ahead working with our staff and students.

Sean Wicker Principal

October 3, 2016

Parents and Visitors Please remember to sign in at the office

and wear a visitor’s tag while in

the school.

Langley FundamentalMiddle and Secondary School21250 42 Avenue, Langley, BC, Canada V3A 8K6

Phone: 604 534 4779 Fax: 604 534 4795Web: www.lfmss.sd35.bc.ca

Mr. Mark Rempel, Principal Mrs. Elle Weir, Administrative Assistant Ms. Carla Clapton, Vice Principal Mrs. Bernice Trowell, P.A.C. President

2:45-3:45 Tuesdays and Thursdays

Grade 6-8 Room S2

Grade 9-12 Room S6

Math Extra Help

2:50-3:50 Monday thru Thursday

Room W13

Langley TEDxYouth Event

Join students from across the district in attending the first Langley TEDxYouth event on Friday, October 21 at the Kwantlen Longhouse in Fort Langley. Inspiring speakers, performers, free refreshments—this event from 9:00 until noon on the October Pro-D is a great way to meet students from other high schools who are interested in topics that are most relevant to today’s youth. Cost: $5.00See Mrs. Graham or Mr. Wicker for tickets (Tickets are limited)

Cross Country Grade 6-7

Meet Dates - Wednesdays Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5 at 3:30 pmChampionship Race - Oct 11Aldergrove Regional Park

On Tuesday, October 11th (following Thanksgiving): Meet the Teacher 5-6 pm. An opportunity to meet your student’s teachers in the classroom. School Potluck 6-7 pm. Families with last names A-G are asked to bring Appetizers or Salads, Last names H-T Main/Savory Dishes, and Last names U-Z Desserts. The PAC will provide plates, utensils, drinks. Socialize with other Fundy families in the small gym. Annual PAC AGM Meeting 7-8 pm. All parents are welcome to attend this important meeting; planning and budget will be voted on for this year.

HOSPITAL-HOMEBOUND SERVICE AVAILABLE

Supporting students absent for medical and/or psychiatric reasons. If your child will be absent from school for 2 weeks or more due to injury, illness, surgery, or mental health contact your school counselor or admin about a referral. This program is doctored directed and a medical note is required. Hospital-Homebound teachers visit students two times per week, providing assistance so that students can return to classes with as little educational interruption as possible. Students do the same work they would be doing if they were attending school, using the textbooks, worksheets, exercises, assignments, and tests assigned by their classroom teachers.

More information can be found on the district website, or by calling Kristin Renville or Charis Rempel at (604) 532-0188 ext 354

Langley Fundamental Middle & Secondary School

NEW FOR 2016/2017 Student Fees: We are excited to announce that our school will now be offering School Cash Online, which provides you with the convenience of paying online for the Student Activity Fee, Grad Ceremony Fee & Yearbook Orders. Parents who prefer to pay by cash or cheque may still do so through Advisory Groups in the first week of school. Please refer to the letter to parents and instructions in your child’s information package coming home in September or on our school website for payment instructions. Student Activity Fees 2016/2017 $25.00

The Student Activity Fee for 2016/17 has increased this year to better support our student initiatives and activities throughout the year. The activity fee helps fund planned activities for LFMSS students such as guest speakers, school spirit days, special events, student council activities, student agendas, use of school locks (students no longer supply their own locks, as school locks will be used by all students & returned at the end of the school year), & student leadership initiatives.

Yearbook 2016/2017 $45.00

Yearbooks are optional and can be ordered by prepayment either online or during Advisory Group fee collections. Orders will be placed in early January 2017, so parents are encouraged to prepay to reserve your copy by early January 2017. Reminder to parents that student fees must be paid and Library materials returned to receive their yearbook at the end of the school year.

Grad Ceremony Fee 2016/2017 $85.00

Grad Ceremony Fee for 2016/17 includes Cap & Gown, Grad Class Photo & Folder, and the Ceremony Event. (Payable by all Grads of 2017)

Parent Teacher Nights: We are moving to an online parent / teacher booking system this Fall. Appointments scheduling will start at specified times and you will be able to view teacher calendars and schedule appointments once you have registered your children into the system. Stay tuned for more information on our website and in our newsletters on how to register & manage your appointments with ease.

School Provided Locks We are providing a school lock for use by students throughout the year and students will return them at the end of the school year. Grades 6 & 7 will be assigned their lockers during A.G. and Grade 8-12 students will choose their lockers online. Please see reverse for more information.

Langley Fundamental Middle & Secondary School

Grade 8-12 Locker Assignment for the 2016/2017 school year: We are launching an online system for selecting lockers at Langley Fundamental Middle & Secondary School for students in grades 8 to 12. Students can go online to select a locker, and the combination will be issued upon selection. Please note: once you have chosen your locker, it cannot be changed online. Students must only use school provided locks, unless given special authorization from Administration. Go to: http://lfmss.lockerassignment.com/ LOGIN is as follows: Username: your student number as shown on the Student Timetable Password: your birthdate in the following format, YYYYMMDD

(no spaces or special characters) Example for birthdate of January 23, 2001: 20010123

Please note: Grade 6 &7 students are assigned their lockers through their Advisory Group in the first week of school.

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Dear Parents, We are very excited to announce that our school will now be offering School Cash Online, which provides you with the convenience of paying online for the Student Activity Fee, Grad Ceremony Fee & Yearbook Orders. We really want to save you time when paying for school expenses, so we can’t wait for you to take advantage of this opportunity. School Cash Online is a great way to pay without the need for cash or cheques, however, if preferred we can still accommodate payment of fees by cash or cheque through homeroom collection during the first week of school or at the office after the first week of school. To pay by cash or cheque please complete the “Fees Payable 2016/2017” form & return in homeroom or office with payment. No post-dated cheques please. PAC Donation must be a separate cheque to LFMS PAC. To pay online, please follow the link below to register online (it takes less than 5 minutes!). Once you have registered your child, you will be able to see the ticket selection posted online for purchase. To set up an account and explore the system, please follow the instructions below. Register Online: Step 1: Please click on this link: https://sd35.schoolcashonline.com/

Step 2: Register by selecting the “Get Started Now” and following the steps.

Step 3: After you receive the confirmation email, please select the “click here” option, login in and add your child to your household account. To do this, you will need your student’s last name, first name, and date of birth and pupil student #

Step by Step Instructions on Reverse Side

Convenient Safe Secure -

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions during the registration process or while shopping online, please select the SUPPORT option in the top right hand area of the screen. Sincerely, Sean Wicker, Principal

Ministry of Education

Office of the Minister

Mailing Address: PO Box 9045 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9E2

Location: Parliament Buildings Victoria

September 2, 2016

Ref: 190266

Dear Parent: The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students and families. It is also an exciting time for the education sector. We have a lot to be proud of here in British Columbia. Student outcomes continue to improve. Today 15 percent more students are graduating than in 2001. BC’s education system is ranked first in the English-speaking world for outcomes in reading, science and mathematics. Students are finding success in music, in academics, in sports and in every subject in between. But we have to remember our world is changing. Rather than rest on accomplishments—we need to build on our success to make sure your child’s education remains among the best in the world. BC’s new curriculum is how we are going to do that. Our new curriculum will still teach students the basics—reading, writing and math, but in a way that connects them to collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills, which are so important after high school. These are the core skills universities, colleges and employers tell us they are looking for. We are also bringing a new core skill into schools—coding, which teaches students the critical thinking and logical approach crucial for success in tech careers and in almost every other field. We are providing $6 million for teacher training and technology purchases for schools to bring coding and the new curriculum to life. During the last school year, we introduced draft new curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 9. This year, that curriculum will be fully implemented and draft curriculum will be available for Grades 10–12. Teachers will have the option to provide feedback and use this draft curriculum in their classrooms. While we call it “new” curriculum, it is also a reflection of what has been happening in our classrooms for years. It is the kind of innovation in action that I have seen first-hand, through visits to more than 30 school districts last year.

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Changes are also being made to the graduation program. Provincial exams in two core subjects will now be written between Grades 10 and 12, testing the bedrock skills of success—literacy and math. These are the core skills that cut across every subject and are what universities and colleges look at during admissions. And in science and social studies, there will be rigorous classroom-based exams, assessments, tests and projects to measure student progress. Finally, over the coming months we will ask parents like you how you want to hear about your child’s progress in the classroom so you can have input on any changes. We will reach out directly later this fall. Your children will graduate into a changing and exciting world—and the new curriculum will help make sure they are prepared to meet that future head-on and are equipped for success no matter which path they choose. For more details on our curriculum, please visit http://www.curriculum.gov.bc.ca. Sincerely, Mike Bernier Minister pc: Sherry Elwood, President, BC School Superintendents Association Teresa Rezansoff, President, British Columbia Trustees Association Kevin Reimer, President, British Columbia Principals' and Vice Principals' Association

Langley School District No 35 invites you to participate in a conversation about

Middle School Programming in the District

September 16, 2016 The School District is hosting a Community Information Meeting regarding middle school programming in the District and invites community members to join us.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 6:30 pm to 8:30pm

Coast Hotel and Convention Centre - Cascades Ballroom (20393 Fraser Highway, Langley)

In May 2016 the Board of Education passed the following motion:

“That the Board of Education requests that staff host informational community meetings, in September 2016, on middle schools.”

At this time, the District Leadership Team would like to engage our community in an educational conversation with respect to implementing a district-wide middle school program. Currently, the District has three middle schools in place with a fourth facility to be converted in Willoughby upon completion of the new high school. The middle school model aligns well with the new Ministry curriculum both in terms of the Personal and Social Responsibility components and Explorations (Careers) focus. As part of the evening an informational presentation on the social, emotional and physical development of middle years children will be provided by Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, a well-respected professor at UBC in the Human Development, Learning and Cultural Program Department in the Faculty of Education. Ms. Schonert-Reichl is also the Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership. District staff, parents and students will share their perspectives on middle school programming. Following the presentations, members of the community will have the opportunity to have conversations at their tables to share their thoughts on this model and generate questions for the presenters and District staff. It should be noted that community receptivity to a district-wide middle school program would not result in immediate implementation throughout the District. Each affected community would still have an opportunity to participate in future consultation meetings regarding how this model could be implemented into their family of schools with respect to long-term facility plans. I am hopeful that you are able to join us on Wednesday, October 5th. Please RSVP to my Executive Assistant, Clare Pereira, at cpereira@sd35.bc.ca or via phone 604-534-7891, local 221. I look forward to meeting you and engaging you in a productive conversation. Sincerely,

Gord Stewart A/Superintendent of Schools

LFMSS Career Services Announcements for October 2016 Newsletter

1. All Grade 9-12 students interested in exploring careers in the Emergency Response fields including Fire, Police or Ambulance there is an upcoming field trip on: Thursday October 13, 2016

This First Responders Field Trip will include simulations and allow students to see the careers in action!

Application Forms are available in the Office and Career Center.

2. Post-Secondary Information (PSI) – Lunch Time

Presentations (both will take place in the Library)

October 18th – UBC –Open to any grade 12 students planning on applying/attending

October 27th, Columbia Bible College – Come learn about post-secondary options

3. TWU FREE PREVIEW Week-end October 21,2016:

Discover what it's like to be a TWU student! Stay overnight in dorms, attend class, and meet professors and current students. You'll also learn about our academic and student life programs. See the link below to register.

http://twu.ca/undergraduate/visit/

4. P-SAT Exam Sitting @ RE Mountain Secondary School

5-8 pm Room 209 arrive 4:45 pm

Limited seating – Contact Cora Pickering: cpickering@sd35.bc.ca

Prepare for the New PSAT/NMSQT®

Take the practice test in the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT ®, available through your counselor or at:

collegeboard.org/psatpractice

To find out more about National Merit Scholarship Corporation and its scholarships, visit:

nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php

2016 PSAT Registration

Last Name:_____________________First Name:____________________Grade_____

Phone #:________________________Email:_________________________________

Secondary School____________________________Counsellor___________________________

School Address: _______________________________________________________

Number Street City Postal Code

School PSAT/SAT code:______________________(get this from your counselor)

Enclosed Fee: $40.00

Please pay in cash or by check. Checks should be made out to: R.E. Mountain Secondary School. Spots are filled on a first come, first paid basis. No Refunds

Return with payment to:

Mrs. C. Pickering, R.E. Mountain Secondary School, 7755 202A Street, Langley, B.C., V2Y 1W4

PSAT INFORMATION

Date: Wed. Oct. 19, 2015

Arrival: 4:15pm

Test: 4:30 to 8:30pm (this is a timed test)

Location: R.E. Mountain Secondary School

7755 – 202A Street, Langley, B.C., V2Y 1W4

Room: Room 209

Bring: Kleenex, 2 HB lead pencils, calculator, water bottle, and snack

Cost: $40.00 (cash or check payable to R.E. Mountain Secondary School)

Important: Spots are filled on a first come, first paid basis. No Refunds.

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DW Poppy Secondary School Presents: Scholarship Information Seminar

www.keytoscholarships.com

Time: 7:00PM Date: Thursday, October 20th, 2016 Location: DW Poppy Dramnasium Tickets: $5 + service charge. Tickets can be purchased online through the link below and will also be available at the door. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2627809

About:

Join Brittany Palmer of Unlock your Future as she leads students and parents through a step-by-step program for navigating the scholarship process. Grade 11/12 students and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend: it is never too early to get started. This comprehensive presentation covers topics ranging from building your scholarship foundation to crafting a strong personal statement. Contrary to popular belief, students do not need 95% averages or international achievements to win scholarships. Through this seminar followed by a question and answer session, Brittany debunks common scholarship myths and breaks down the complex process into a manageable form. Using this program, Brittany and her younger brother Bo collectively won 35 scholarships totaling over $125,000. Since 2005, she has shared her story and strategies with tens of thousands of students, parents and educators. The Unlock your Future Scholarship Workbook ($25) and Scholarship Kit ($30), which are accompaniments to the program, will be available for purchase. There will also be a Scholarship Kit available as a door prize following the seminar. Through this dynamic and informative presentation, Brittany demonstrates that scholarships are indeed possible.

     

               

DW Poppy Secondary School Presents

Thursday, October 20th, 2016

7:00PM DW Poppy Dramnasium

Tickets : $5 + service charge Tickets can be purchased onl ine here:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2627809 Tickets wi l l a lso be avai lable at the door .

Grades 11/12 students and parents are invited to jo in Br i t tany Palmer for th is scholarship seminar as she teaches a step-by-

step program for navigat ing the scholarship process .

Scholarships are possible .

www.keytoscholarships.com

The Unlock your Future Scholarship Workbook ($25) and Scholarship Kit ($30) wi l l be avai lable for purchase.

TheLangleySchoolDistrictispleasedtowelcomeaneventwithTedLeavitt,apassionatespeakerandcounsellorwithLangleyYouthandFamilyServices.TedspeaksfromlivedexperienceandcanofferpowerfulinsightsintounderstandingandsupportingchildrenandyouthwhohaveADHD.ThispresentationseekstogobeyondthelistofsymptomsandexplorethewhyandhowofADHD,givingyouanenhancedperspectiveofwhat’sgoingonwithyourchildandhopefullyinspiringyoutohelpthemgetthemostoutoflife.Audience: ParentsandyouthWhen: Monday,October17thfrom6:00–7:30p.m.Location: LangleySchoolDistrictOffice–4875222ndStreetCost: Free–thankstothesupportofLangleyYouth

andFamilyServices

Pleaseregisterat:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-adhd-tickets-28048597109

Instead of...

Don’t be so dramatic.

Everyone has to go to

school...I went. GROW UP

TRY...

You’re right. I don’t know

how hard it is. What’s

happening there?

You have no idea

what it’s like for me

to go to school

everyday...

I don’t know what’s wrong with me.

PARENTSRESOURCES FOR PARENTINGLangley Community Service Society 604-534-7921 • lcss.ca

Aha Parenting ahaparenting.com

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heartmindonline.org

RESOURCES FOR KIDSMENTAL HEALTHFORCE Society for Kids Mental Health 604-878-3400 • forcesociety.com

Family Smart for Children and Youth familysmart.ca

Friends for Life Parent Program friendsparentprogram.com

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre 604-875-2084 • keltymentalhealth.ca

Instead of...

But you have so much

going for you.

TRY...

It must be hard not to

feel good about yourself.

I’m sorry you are having

such a hard time. I hope

you know I care.

“To the world you may be one person.But to one person, you may be the world.” Dr. Seuss

I’m UGLY...No one likes me!

Instead of...There’s nothing wrong with you...You’re FINETRY...What’s been going onfor you lately? It’sokay not to be okaysometimes.

How adults respond to childrenand teens is so important...

Langley Local Action Team is supported by the Child and YouthMental Healthand Substance Use (CYMHSU) Collaborative,funded in partnership by Doctors of BC and the BC government.

Presented by:

The Institute of Families dba The F.O.R.C.E. in BC

LANGLEY COMMUNITY VIEWING SITE; PARENT INFORMATION & NETWORKING SESSION

Meeting Room 2 -Timms Community Centre; 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley

NOTE: location for this month!

“Substance Use and Youth”

Discussing strategies and information for parents on how to deal with substance use and misuse in young people.

Special Speaker; Chelsea Conron, MA, CCC, (Certified Canadian Counsellor), Family Specialist in the Substance Use Program at Langley Community Services Society, additionally, Chelsea has a private practice in

partnership with the Novo Counselling Collective in Fort Langley

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

For more information and upcoming topics go to www.forcesociety.com/in-the-know Please rsvp your attendance by email to tammy@forcesociety.com or phone 604.878.3400

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented by: The Institute of Families dba The F.O.R.C.E. in BC; a member of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. We’re working together to help individuals and families better manage mental health and substance use problems.

Funding provided by the BC Mental Health and Addiction Services, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority and by the BC Ministry of Children & Family Development In collaboration with the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

‘in the know’ is a monthly networking and information sharing session that provides a topic expert on what parent/caregivers

and now, professionals, really want to know.

This is an opportunity to share so that everyone is ‘in the know’.

Sessions are provided as an information session or a webinar through home internet and group webinar viewings are available in participating

communities.

See website for locations

!

‘in the know’

‘in the know’

‘in the know’

‘in the know’

‘in the know’

For application and further information

please email mandymole121@hotmail.com

VENDORS WANTED! JKE is having its first Christmas market on

November 26th 2016. We are looking for a variety of crafters/vendors to purchase a table at our show. What a great way to promote your business! Tables are $30.

James Kennedy PAC’S

Christmas Market November 26th 2016

* Registration *

JKE First Annual

CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday November 26th, 2016Table Application

Name (please print): ___________________________

Company: ______________________________

Address: ____________________________

Telephone #: _______________ Email: _____________________

Type of Craft or Business: ________________________

Do you require electricity at your table? Yes � or No �Will you need to have your display near a wall? Yes � or No �

* We will notify you if we cannot accommodate your table needs. *

We ask that you donate an item of approx. $15 value to the display table for door prize purposes. What type of item will you donate?

___________________________

1. James Kennedy Elementary will not be responsible for injury, loss or damage of goods, equipment or decorations, caused by accident, loss or any other cause.

2. The craft and business fair will be open to the public at 9:30 AM and close at 3:00 PM. The doors will be open for setup at 7:30 AM.We would like to have all exhibitors prepared to leave by 4:00 PM.

3. The table rental is $30 for the day space includes one six-foot table and two chairs. Your payment, once received, confirms your space.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. 4. Tables will be assigned to vendors upon arrival.

Signature: __________________________________

Invited by: Mandy Molenaar mandymole121@hotmail.com

OCTOBER 2016

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Liaison Day

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9 10 11Meet the Teacher 5-6pmPotluck 6-7pm Annual PAC AGM 7-8pm

12Term 1 Interim Report Cards

Gr. 6 Immunizations

13 14Photo Re-take Day

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16 17 18 19 20 21Pro-D Day Students Do NotAttend

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23 24Collaboration Afternoon 75 Minute Early Dismissal

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