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Awesome SACY (School Aged Children & Youth) Programming

9/27/2016

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Last night Kelly Melsness (kelly.melsness@vch.ca) spoke about some of the resources in the areas of addiction and mental health that are available. Kelly and I will be working together closely this year. A lot of what SACY does is in preventative workshops and support for families. Families that aren't presented with crises are supported just as much as those that aren't.

There's one particular workshop called 'The Capacity Cafe' which is said to be a truly powerful opportunity.
​See the attached files I've included.

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sacy_parent___family_engagement_overview.pdf
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Grade 8/9 Van Tech GREEN Schedule Info

9/24/2016

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Van Tech has an active soccer program and we're lucky enough to have two teams at the grade 8 and 9 level. Because other schools didn't have the same number of students we've made one largely grade 8 team (the greens) for which I've attached the schedule. I'm also the coach, so let me know if player's families have any questions.

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Parent Night Agenda (Thursday, September 22nd)

9/21/2016

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Here's the agenda for Thursday's event. It's 6-8pm at Van Tech. Hope to see many of you there!
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Math Mosh - Homework Support Room

9/19/2016

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It's an awesome tradition at Van Tech that math teachers offer their time after school to supporting students Monday-Thursday with Math support. The schedule is up. I HIGHLY recommend students take this opportunity.

Schedule for 1st month: HERE
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Amazing student resources from Frog Hollow - inc. BASE SPACE!

9/16/2016

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It can often be a bit difficult when coming to a new school to find new friends. It can also often be difficult to find a great activity at lunch to do. The Frog Hollow organization has been providing a great option for grade 8s for a few years now.

BASE Space runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays every week at lunch time. It's staffed by an adult, supported by senior students, and for grade 8s. Make friends, play games, play pool, hang out, eat lunch, and much more. I definitely recommend this to the kids whenever they ask for ideas of what to do at lunch. So far everyone has said they've loved it.

Youth Connections is another program for anyone new to Canada worth checking out. They meet Tuesdays after school. Any interested student can see me and I'll connect them up.

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Extra Van Tech Agendas

9/9/2016

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I've got extra agendas for any students who didn't get one on the first day. These are a great way for the students to keep organized. There's useful information about the class times, schedule, school policies, tips, days off, and lots of room to write homework.

Come by my office to pick it up!

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Mindfulness Group at the YMCA

9/7/2016

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Mindfulness is an awesome tool for many students to lower stress and anxiety. YMCA is offering a Teen Mindfulness Program which I've attached the information about below. Follow up with them if you and your child are interested. Follow up with me if you'd love more info about Mindfulness.

​PDF poster below.

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Grade 8 Families Night Info - September 22nd

9/7/2016

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As many of you will know, Van Tech is having a Grade 8 Families Night on September 22nd from 6-8pm. I wanted to share it with you all now that we've created a poster for it so that you're aware what we're up to. Hope to see lots of you out there!
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Message from Cheryl Leggett - VT's Police Liason Officer

9/7/2016

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We've got an amazing School Liaison Officer (SLO) at Van Tech. She wanted to reach out to families and say hi. I've copied her message verbatim below. Thanks!

"I just wanted to send out an email to you all to say hello and to introduce myself to those who may be new to VT.  This is my 3rd year at VT and I’m once again very excited to be here.  You will see me wondering around the halls, popping my head into your rooms from time to time and generally connecting with students.  I respond to complaints or concerns in and around the school as well as in the City during my travels (I have a total of 9 schools to service).   I also attend school functions and assist on off-campus outings if needed.  Please feel free to contact me on my cell if I can assist in any way.  You can always ask and if I can’t help I’ll let you know!
Regards, Constable Leggett.


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Changes to TransLink Student Pass

9/1/2016

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Just got an interesting email from TransLink. If your child uses TranksLink you want to read on. I've quoted it below.

Beginning this fall, we want to make it easier for eligible youth to use transit throughout the region and conveniently access concession fares.

Effective September 1, 2016, a GoCard decal will no longer be required on student IDs and all youth 14 to 18 years old will be eligible for concession fares with valid photo identification. Acceptable ID will include:
-  a valid school identification card issued by any secondary school which displays the student’s photograph, name, school and validation by a school official; or
-a picture identification issued by any national, provincial or state government agency showing age or date of birth.

Should you have any questions about this change, please contact our TravelSmart team at info@travelsmart.ca.

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