Parents and Visitors

Please remember to sign in at the

office and wear a visitor’s tag while in

the school.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

February 1, 2017

COMING EVENTS

Feb. 1 - Collaboration Afternoon 75 minute early dismissal - Ski Cypress - Langley Jazz Band Festival 6:30pmFeb. 2 - Semester 1 Final Report Card - Parent Information Night 6-8pm Feb. 10 - Grad Photo Sessions to Feb. 12 Feb. 13 - Family Day School Not in Session Feb. 20 - Medieval Faire Grade 8 6pm Feb. 22 - Gr. 9 ImmunizationsFeb. 23 - Report Card Prep Half Day Morning Only Feb. 24 - District Pro-D Day School Not in Session

It’s hard to believe that January has come and gone. Before you know it we will be at Spring Break and pushing towards the end of the school year. February

brings the unofficial half way point of the school year. Our Grade 10-12 students have transitioned to Semester 2 and we begin the process of planning for next year. Our Grade 12 students will begin their last semester of secondary school and the excitement of graduation will build. The counsellors are hard at work on course planning and ensuring that students understand the options that are available to them at the next level. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions around the course planning process. The decisions that students make are vital in our planning process and timetable construction. The first half of the school year has been very successful in all aspects of LFMSS. I look forward to seeing what the second half brings.

Home and school, working together. Sean Wicker

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

Phone: 604 534 4779 Fax: 604 534 4795Web: www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/lfms/default.aspx

Mr. Sean Wicker, Principal Mrs. Elle Weir, Administrative Assistant Ms. Carla Clapton, Vice Principal Mrs. Bernice Trowell, PAC President

Medieval Faire Grade 8 Parents are reminded of the upcoming Medieval Faire on Monday, February 20th. All students must come to school in costume for the day. The students should arrive by 5:30pm. Dinner is 6-7pm. Medieval Stations are 7-9pm.

Parent Information Evening Thursday Feb. 2

6 - 8 PM – LFMSS Small Gym Please join us on Tuesday Feb. 2 for an information meeting in our small gym. This meeting will give us the opportunity to introduce you to our school and answer your questions as together we begin the transition process from elementary to middle school. 6 – 7 PM Langley Fundamental Elementary Grade 5 – 6 Transition Coghlan Fundamental Elementary Grade 7 – 8 Transition

Introduction to the school and some staff Typical Grade 6 Student Schedule Typical Grade 8 Student Schedule (1 elective option) Question & Answer Period School Tours

7 – 8 PM Current Grade 8 – 11 LFMSS Students

Introduction to some staff Introduction to the Graduation Program Required Academic Courses for Graduation Elective Options Question and Answer Period

January 13, 2017 Dear Parent/Guardians: Re: Foundation Skills Assessment

Every year students in grades 4 and 7 participate in the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), a province-wide assessment, mandated by the Ministry of Education. This year, the FSA will be administered in Langley between January 23 and February 17, 2017. The following information is intended to clarify for Langley parents the purpose and use of the FSA. The FSA: is designed and marked by teachers; is aligned with curriculum taught in schools and the BC Performance Standards; assesses foundation skills in reading, writing and numeracy; is returned to schools and individual results are sent to parents; provides a snapshot of how individuals and schools are performing.

Langley School District does not use the information to rank or compare schools. FSA results are used to inform the system on areas requiring attention and support.

While all grade 4 and 7 students attending public and independent schools are to participate in the FSA, a few students with exceptional needs may be excused from some or all of the FSA. Please note:

There are Ministry guidelines clarifying exemptions. Only a principal can exempt a student from writing the FSA.

- Students that are excused usually have a disability that results in an inability to participate even with adaptations.

Parents may write a detailed letter to their child’s principal requesting exemption. - Reasons for this request include a family emergency, a lengthy illness or other extenuating

circumstances. - Form letters are not sufficient.

There is a provincial agreement that school districts will not oppose the distribution of BCTF/Local Union produced FSA pamphlets via students or directly to parents by teachers on school property. It is the District’s position that this is in no way an acknowledgement, endorsement or agreement by the employer of the views, statements or content of the pamphlets.

The Ministry of Education website contains a brochure, “Information for Students, Parents and Guardians” which can be accessed at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/assessment/fsa/info/welcome.htm

If you have questions about the FSA please contact the principal of your child’s school.

Sincerely, Gord Stewart A/Superintendent of Schools

Math Contests, Puzzle and Cube Clubs

Lunchtime at LFMSS have active places for active minds! There are various math clubs that have sprung up since the Christmas Break. Take your pick!

Cube Club (all grades)

Mondays at lunch in Mr Low's room W13.

Learn how to solve the 2x2 or 3x3 Rubik's cube. Or improve your cube solving time to under a minute. You can even try the 4x4 or 5x5 cube, or even (gulp!) the 10x10 cube! Prizes for beginners and experts!

Puzzle and Games Club (Grades 6-8)

Thursdays at lunch in Ms Miller’s room E9

There’s plenty of puzzles and googols of games in Ms Miller’s room! Play games, solve puzzles, win prizes and have fun!

Math Contests

All LFMSS students can take math contests. Math contest questions are a bit more like puzzles than normal math course questions. At the younger ages, math contests are a fun experience, and awards for top marks are given. At the senior ages, top achievers in math contests can get scholarships and invitations to various post secondary institutions. There are two math contest prep times:

Beginner and Intermediate (Grades 9-12)

Wednesdays at lunch in Mr Low’s room W13.

Advanced (Grades 11-12)

Fridays at lunch in Mr Low’s room W13.

Indoor Workouts Start In January for All Divisions Once again, Aldergrove Minor Baseball will be holding indoor workouts for Blastball to Bantam aged players. These workouts will begin the week of January 9th: Blastball (2012) T-Ball/Rally Cap (2010 / 2011)

Tuesdays 5:45 to 7:00 pm

Parkside Centennial Elementary School January 1 to February 14 Aldergrove Community Secondary School February 21 to March 7

Tadpole (2008 / 2009)

Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:30 pm

Betty Gilbert Middle School January 11 to March 1

Mosquito (2006 / 2007)

Tuesdays 7:15 to 8:45 pm

Betty Gilbert Middle School January 10 to March 7

PeeWee (2004 / 2005)

Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm

Betty Gilbert Middle School January 9 to March 6; except February 13)

Bantam (2002 / 2003)

Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm

Parkside Centennial Elementary School January 9 to February 6 Shortreed Community Elementary School February 20 to March 6

In order to participate, you must have played with Aldergrove in 2016. New players must be registered for the 2017 season in order to participate. Please email us at info@aldergroveminorbaseball.com with any questions.

The Career Education team at D.W. Poppy would like to extend an invitation to our “Trades Information Night” ” at D.W. Poppy Secondary School on Wednesday, February 15th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm to all parents and students in the district who would like to learn more about trades education and career opportunities available in British Columbia.

This event will provide parents and students with a great opportunity to learn about the following:

· Youth Train in Trades (formerly ACE IT – Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Trades)

o Level 1 apprenticeship training in one of: Carpentry, Electrical, Professional Cook, Horticulture, Hairstylist, Automotive Service Technician, Piping & Plumbing

· Youth Work in Trades (formerly SSA – Secondary School Apprenticeship)

o Paid work, hands on training, apprenticeship hours, high school credit

· Work Experience

o Unpaid work, career exploration, resume building skills, high school credit

· Careers in Trades –

Information from an Industry Training Authority Apprenticeship Advisor

o Will there be jobs in the future?

o What training is needed?

o Are the trades right for me?

*In addition to hearing about the Langley School District’s trades education programs, parents and students will also be able to gather information from and speak with admissions recruiters from:

· British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

· University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)

· Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)

Registration for this free event is not mandatory, but is appreciated! Parents can register by clicking on the hammer icon on the attached poster, or by clicking on the following link: goo.gl/UKAFp4.

Please contact Lisa Wolgram (lwolgram@sd35.bc.ca, 604-530-2151 ext. 243) with any questions you may have. Hopefully this information is helpful for you – I think it will be a great evening! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Christine has worked extensively in the field of anxiety, both as a researcher and a practitioner. She is currently working as a Registered Clinical Counsellor at the LEAP Clinic in Vancouver, BC, providing evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents and families. She also supports teen on the Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit at BC Children's Hospital in her role as a Youth and Family Counsellor. Christine aims to increase awareness and promote mental health literacy in the community 

Christine YU M.A., 

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Cost for this workshop is $15 per participant or $25 for two.

To register please send a cheque to the address below and pre-register by email (info@langleydpac.ca). Fill out the form below, and mail in with payment:

Name:______________________________________ School:_____________________________________ Email Address:_______________________________ Phone #:____________________________________ Amount Enclosed: ____________________________Number of Attendees: ________________________

Please make cheque payable to Langley DPAC.

Send to Langley DPAC, c/o Langley SD#35, 4875-222nd Street, Langley, BC, V3A 3Z7.  

Signs and symptoms of generalized anxiety include but not limited to: excessive, ongoing worry and tension an unrealistic view of problems restlessness or a feeling of being edgy irritability muscle tension &/or muscle aches headaches sweating difficulty concentrating nausea tiredness fidgeting trouble falling or staying asleep  

February 6th 2017 @ 7PM Langley School Board Office 4875-222nd Street, Langley BC

Child minding available upon request (e‐mail info@langleydpac.ca) 

 

Red Cross Babysitting!

Babysitting 1 day- 7 hrs., for Grade 6+ $60 + GST Online Registration So you want to be a babysitter? Or, your parents want you to take this course so they feel confident leaving you at home alone?

Different from all other Babysitting courses! Babysitting with First Aid Hero emphasizes first aid and learning through real life scenarios. Active role-play! Interactive and fun! Covered in this course: Exploring the Business of Babysitting Creating Safe Environments Safely Caring for ages 0-12 First Aid Skills

WHERE: Langley Fundamental Middle, 21250 42 Ave, Langley, BC V3A 8K6 WHEN: Friday, February 24, 2017 TIME: 8:30am – 3:30pm COST: $60 + $3GST = $63.00 TOTAL, Register Online and SAVE $5! Mail Fee: $65 + $2.35 GST = $68.25 TOTAL, extra charge for administration. HOW TO SIGN UP: Online- Please follow the Registration Link online http://www.firstaidhero.com/babysitting-vancouver.html

in the Langley Fundamental row. Mail- Fill in the Registration Form Online or attached along with your payment written to Marla

Rosen, post-dated 7 business days prior to the course and, mail to First Aid Hero, P.O. Box 19111, Vancouver, BC, V6K 4R8. Please write your child’s first/last name on the

bottom left part of the cheque. By mail fee is $68.25 total. Registration only accepted once payment is received.

By Mail Deadline: Friday, February 17, 2017. Online Deadline: Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 7pm.

Late Registration accepted online only.

About FIRST AID HERO

Authorized Red Cross Training Partner, First Aid Hero, specializes in Babysitting and other recognized First Aid courses for children. Marla Rosen, President & CEO, is a Red Cross Instructor, Lifeguard, professional children’s performer and Montessori teacher. Instructors of First Aid Hero are paramedics, fire fighters, police officers, lifeguards and other qualified professionals.

For more information contact Marla 778-322-7442 or marla@firstaidhero.com www.firstaidhero.com

Red Cross Babysitting Langley Fundamental Registration + Waiver Form

Welcome to Red Cross Babysitting at Langley Fundamental, Feb. 24th, from 8:30am – 3:30pm.

Check http://www.firstaidhero.com/babysitting-vancouver.html under Langley Fundamental to ensure there is space available. If it says Online Registration Form, then a spot is available.

Total Cost $63.00 SAVE $5.00 and REGISTER ONLINE!

By Mail Fee $68.25

Registration Options Online- Please follow the Registration Link online (above) in the Langley Fundamental row. Mail- Fill in the Registration Form Online or attached along with your payment written to Marla

Rosen, post-dated 7 business days prior to the course and, mail to First Aid Hero, P.O. Box 19111, Vancouver, BC, V6K 4R8. Please write your child’s first/last name on the

bottom left part of the cheque. By mail fee is $68.25 total. Registration only accepted once payment is received.

Payment Method- ____________ or _________________________ (Mail-mark ‘X’) (Online-Name on Credit Card)

Child Name- _______________ ________________ (Last) (First) Address-____________________ City-____________ Prov.- BC Postal Code-_________ Telephone- ( ) _____________ ( ) ______________ (home) (cell) Email Address- ___________________________ Age- _____ Date of Birth (D/M/Y)- __/___/____ Parent(s) Name(s)- _________________________________________________ Emergency Contact- ______________________ + (___)______________________ (Contact Name) (Contact Number) Comments (allergies, conditions, etc.)- __________________________________ In enrolling my child(ren) in the Red Cross First Aid Hero Babysitting Course at Langley Fundamental, I understand that the Instructors will take all precautions and pay the utmost attention to safety. However, I understand that accidents can occur and I will not hold them responsible.

SIGNED: ___________________ DATE: ______________________

For full time class, please provide a bag-lunch and two big snacks. For part time class, please provide a snack each time. Children will not be allowed to leave the premises during breaks and lunch. No

nuts please.

www.firstaidhero.com

Full refund within 5 business days accepted, afterwards sorry no refunds. SD 36 receives a fee to facilitate the distribution of advertising materials from some community organizations and businesses.

SD 36 does not accept responsibility or liability for the contents of any advertising and does not endorse an advertiser’s services, goods or programs.

February 16th, 2017 Clarke Foundation Theatre, Mission, BC

Keynote Speaker

Jamie McMillan

Kick Ass Careers

Trade Show Participants

Sponsored by:

Platinum Bronze

High School Schedule (for females in grades 9-12)

10:00am — 2:30pm Includes: Keynote Speaker, Panel Presentations,

Trade Show, Nutrition Break and Lunch.

For an application to attend please contact your school

Career Advisor

Helping Professions Tour

Thursday February 9, 2017 8:15 am – 3:45 pm

Grade 10, 11 and 12 students Itinerary

Are you interested in being in the helping field (social worker, therapist, child and youth worker, etc)? This is the tour for you! You will have a chance to Meet

the Masters who are professionals in the field as well as tour UFV & hear about their Social Work, Child and

Youth Care and Psychology programs

More information available in the Career Center

Parents as Career Coaches

Parents as Career Coaches is a four hour, two session interactive workshop designed to help secondary school parents become more effective career development allies for their children. Parents are introduced to the concepts of coaching and given practical tools and research skills to help them as they coach their youth.

Sponsored by Capilano University

Session 1: Wednesday, February 15 - 6:30 - 8:30pm Walnut Grove Secondary Library 8919 Walnut Grove Dr.

Session 2: Wednesday, February 22 - 6:30 - 8:30pm Walnut Grove Secondary Library 8919 Walnut Grove Dr.

Register online at https://www.sd35.bc.ca/CareerEdRSVP (Max 4 attendees per RSVP). This is a free workshop designed for parents of grade 9, 10, 11 & 12 students. Contact Audrey Milne for more information: amilne@sd35.bc.ca or 604-534-7891 local 292

February 2017

1Collaboration Afternoon 75 minute early dismissal

Langley Jazz Band Festival 6:30pm

2Parent Information Night 6-8pm

Report Cards Issued

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5 6 7 8 9 10Grad Photo Sessions Feb. 10th - Feb. 12th

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12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20Medieval Faire 6pm

21 22Grade 9 Immunizations

23Report Card Prep Half Day Morning Only

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