Langley Fundamental Middle and Secondary School

Langley Fundamental Middle and Secondary School 21250 42 Avenue, Langley, BC, Canada V3A 8K6 Phone: 604 534 4779 Fax: 604 534 4795 Web: www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/lfms/default.aspx

Mr. Mark Rempel, Principal Mrs. Barb Bicknell, Administrative Assistant Mr. Chandra Balakrishnan, Vice Principal Mr. Neil Billows, P.A.C. President

September 27, 2013

COMING EVENTS PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Oct. 7 - PAC Meeting 7pm Oct. 7 - Gr. 12 Post-Secondary eptember has been a very busy month at our Liaison Day school with the school year starting out very well. Oct. 8 - Photo Re-Take Day S We have started the new school year with a number of Oct. 10 - Meet the Teacher Evening new staff members. They include: 5-7pm Oct. 10 - PAC AGM - Mr. Chandra Balakrishnan - Vice Principal Oct. 22 - Gr. 7 Band Squeak & - Ms. Driediger - ESL / LA / English teacher Squawk 7pm & 8pm - Mrs. Eshraghi - SEA Oct. 22 - Gr. 12 Post-Secondary - Ms. Mason - SEA Field Trip - Ms. Williams - Grade 7 teacher (job share with Oct. 23 - Gr. 6 Immunizations Ms. Gough) Oct. 25 - Pro-D Day - Ms. Caines - teacher / librarian Students Do Not Attend - Ms. Powar - Math 8, V & P 8 Oct. 28 - Gr. 8-12 - Mr. Ben Braun - French 8 and 9 and Leadership 11 Titans Fall Concert 7-9pm - Mr. Chris DeVita - Grade 6/7 teacher Some of this month’s highlights include: - On September 18th our Grade 6 and 7 students took part in an exciting day of exploration and team building at Centennial Beach. Take a look at some pictures of this event on Titan Times. - On September 19 – Emma Lewis was “Principal for the Day” a silent auction item from the PAC Spring Gala. Special thanks to Emma for all of her help. This was also the day for student council election speeches. Congratulations to all of the students who ran for student council positions and to those students who were elected to this year’s Parents and council. Visitors - Cross country is well underway and our students are Please remember to running some excellent times. Volleyball is also in full swing. sign in at the Our junior boys’ and senior boys’ volleyball teams both won first office and wear a place in the Douglas College tournament on Sept.13th and 14th. visitor’s tag while in the school. Our senior girls came first in their division at last weekend’s UBC tournament. I had the pleasure of watching our senior boys’ soccer team play against the Aldergrove Totems. The boys played a great game that ended in a 1-1 tie. - A number of our staff and students took part in the “Fostering Reconcilliation through Education” event in Vancouver on September 19th. This event took place at the Pacific National Exhibition and focussed on education, engaging and empowering youth to learn more about Aboriginal culture and history including promoting awareness about the impacts of Indian Residential schools. - We held our first fire drill of the year on September 24th and it went well. - On September 26th we held another successful Terry Fox Run. Special thanks to the students and staff who planned this event. As the year unfolds I trust that it will be a successful one for everyone involved; students, staff, parents and community. There are a lot of supports available in both our school and community to ensure that all of our students have an opportunity for a successful school year. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you have a comment, concern or question. “Home and School Working Together” M. Rempel Year End Awards Assembly: At the end of every school year we acknowledge student effort and achievement at our year end awards assembly. It has been suggested that we remind students at the beginning of the year of the awards they could be working towards. Awards include: Citizenship – awarded to students who exhibit leadership, positive attitude, respect and other behaviours that represent our school values Service - awarded to students who help in the overall functioning of the school on a regular basis Principal’s Award – awarded to students who consistently exhibit excellent work habits, attitude and effort in all of their classes. Top Academic Awards – these awards go to the top students in each grade and course. Athletic and Music Awards – these awards go to the top students from every team and music group. In the end, achievement should be all about each student doing their very best. School Safety and Visitors: A common concern that comes to our school’s Health and Safety Committee each year is related to visitors to our school. All visitors including parents who come to the school during the regular school day must first of all report to the office. If the visit involves picking up a child during the school day the office can page the classroom for the child to come to the office.Anyone who is planning to stay at the school for a period of time or who needs to walk around in the school must sign in as a visitor and wear a visitor tag. Anyone who would like to meet with a staff member should phone in advance and make an appointment. If there is an urgent need to meet with a staff member please report to the office and the staff member will be paged to the office. Student and staff safety is very important to us and we need everyone’s cooperation to ensure that our school is a safe place in which to learn and work. Communication

Parents and students stay “in the loop” by following our Twitter site (@lfmss) and our daily blog (www.lfmssnews.wordpress.com). Both links can be found on our school website (Langley Fundamental Mid & Sec School). After School Math Help

Extra math help is available to ALL grades after school for one hour in room W13 (Mr. Low’s room) every day except for some Mondays and Wednesdays. Middle School math help days are yet to be determined. There is no question too simple, and no question too difficult...that we won’t try at least anyways. Bring your pencil, bring your paper, bring your frustrations, and most of all bring your Math questions. Hope to see you there! Mr. Low

RCMP Request

Helping students be aware of their personal safety.

From the Langley RCMP: http://langley.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeI d=116&languageId=1&contentId=31451

Rec Hockey and Late Night skate for youth 12-17yrs $2 drop-in $4 Skate rental

Rec Hockey – Fridays 3:45-4:45 @ Twin Rinks Late Night Skate- Fridays 9:45-11:45pm @ Twin Rinks

Megan Townsend- Recreation Leader Timms Community Centre 20702 Eastleigh Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 4B3 P 604.514.2999| [email protected] Counselling & Career Centre

Mrs. Hopton and Mrs. Frost are available to provide students with the following services:

EDUCATIONAL  Course planning leading to graduation, post-secondary education and employment.  Arranging for assistance for students academically.  Providing scholarship information and applications.

CAREER – Ms. Mason (Career Advisory Assistant)  Advising students regarding career paths.  Checking for prerequisite courses and requirements for various occupations.  Helping students with the registration process for some post-secondary institutions.

PERSONAL  Crisis counselling involving home or school problems, and referrals to appropriate agencies.  Resolution of problems arising from difficulties related to class or school policies and procedures.

Students may drop in to see a counsellor during school hours and before or after school. Mrs. Hopton works with secondary students and is available Monday - Thursday; Mrs. Frost works with middle school students and is available Tuesday - Friday. Students are welcome to see both counsellor and parents are encouraged to phone the office to book an appointment with a counsellor if they have any questions or concerns about their child.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT Is your child struggling in one or more of their classes? What do I do to help my child?

If your child is struggling academically in their classes, a good starting point is to contact his/her teacher directly to explore reasons why this is the case. With support and guidance from the teacher, a plan is established providing parents/guardians with strategies to assist their child with learning at home. If your child continues to struggle, you may ask the teacher to provide some adaptations to their course work. At this point, the Classroom Teacher (CT) may approach the Resource Teacher (RT) with concerns about the academic ability and achievement of your child. The CT and RT will work together to determine some accommodations for your child to succeed in the classroom. If there is little or no evidence of improvement in your child’s progress, the CT may make a referral to our School Based Team where the CT, with parental consent, will present your child’s case describing their difficulties. This presentation is followed by discussion where additional strategies and solutions are examined and a plan of action is formulated which may include an academic assessment to decide appropriate interventions. The results from the assessment will determine whether or not your child qualifies for a Learning Assistance or a Resource block in their timetable. LFMSS PEER TUTORING – Students Helping Students Student tutors are on hand to support our own students in all subject areas. A list of tutors is available from the Resource Center, the Counselling Centre, and Teachers. All sessions will take place at the school either before or after school. Any other arrangements such as evenings and weekends must be made between the parent(s) and the tutor. Payment must be paid up at the end of each tutorial session. Below is a list of the rates per session:

Elementary & Middle School -$10/hour min. Grade 8 & 9 Subjects - $12/hour min. Grade 10 Subjects - $15/hour min. Grade 11 Subjects - $17/hour min. Grade 12 Subjects - $20/hour min.

GRADE 12 NEWS

A few notes from the Counsellor...

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the parents who attended the Grade 12 Parent Information Evening – September 19. It was truly nice to see home and school working together in your child's final year of high school. I would like to encourage you to continue to support your child by being involved and ask questions about what post- secondary life looks like for them. There are a couple resource guides for parents to view on the Titans Times Website under Grad News – Career News: http://lfmssnews.wordpress.com/grad/career-and-education/

Grade 12 student contact information – We Need Your E-MAIL!

Students were asked to provide their email address so that Grad Council news, Scholarship and Post-Secondary information can be shared. All communication will go out to grade 12 students via email this year. Please provide Mrs. Hopton or Ms. Daniwall with your email address if you haven’t done so yet. Important information will be heading your way and you don’t want to miss it!

Post-Secondary Liaison Day – Grade 12

All Grade 12 students will be visiting Brookswood Secondary School (BSS) Post- Secondary Liaison Day on October 7 from 12:30pm – 2:45pm. The purpose of this trip is to provide students with information about several post-secondary institutions. Students will be given the opportunity to choose 2 institutions they’re interested in and attend a 40 minute session on each.

Below is the list of post-secondary institutions:

Simon Fraser University (SFU) University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) B.C. Institute of Technology (BCIT) Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) University of Victoria (UVIC) Trinity Western University (TWU) Thompson Rivers University (TRU) University of Northern B.C. (UNBC) Canadian Armed Forces Royal Military College (RMC) Douglas College

Post-Secondary Experience Field Trip – Oct 22

On October 22, all Grade 12 students will spend the day visiting Kwantlen Polytechnic University (Surrey Campus) and Simon Fraser University (Surrey Campus) to tour and learn about the variety of programs available for students to explore after graduation. This field trip is a great opportunity for students to experience on-campus student life! Programs range from skill based certification programs to academic degree programs.

2013/14 Career Exploration

(Transportation for Tours & Workshops paid for by the Rotary Club of Langley)

Please find attached a list of tours available to students. These workshops are a great opportunity for students interested in finding out more about different careers! Encourage your child to participate in one of the following workshops. HOW STUDENTS APPLY:

Apply at least 1-2 weeks before the tour date - Students apply by completing an application form, parent permission form, medical form, collecting supporting comments from a teacher and writing a note as described on the application. Often space is limited so applications are accepted on a first come first basis. Application packages are available from Ms. Hopton and Ms. Mason in the Counselling Centre.

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE where students meet to begin the tour. Students and supervising staff will travel together on a school bus; participate in the workshop and return to the School Board Office for dismissal.

PING PONG TABLE Our PE department is looking for a ping pong table. If you’d like to donate one, please contact James Johnson at: [email protected]

Interested in getting a job in the food service industry? Enhance your resume with… Food Safe Certification! On Friday, October 25th, a maximum of 23 Langley School District students will have the opportunity to take the Food Safe Level 1 course and exam at Langley Secondary School!

For more information and to register, please contact Lisa Wolgram at the school board office: [email protected] 604-534-7891 ext. 237

*Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18th

Career Centre Hours Tuesday & Thursday 11:15 – 12:50 pm Individual appointments available by request for before & after school

Welcome back

Events & Opportunities October Township Fire Department Work Experience Program orientation (grade 11 & 12) …..October 15 Culinary & Baking Tour (grade 10, 11, & 12) ……………………………………………………………….October 22 Langley Memorial Hospital Work Experience Program orientation (grade 11 & 12) …..October 23

Reminder for Grade 9 Students Take Our Kids to Work Day is Wednesday, November 6th

Please see the Insert for the 2013/2014 Career Exploration and Program Events

Post-Secondary News

Open Houses & Information Sessions

Oct 1st Kwantlen Polytechnic Cloverdale Campus Open House 4:00-6:30 www.kwantlen.ca/trades Oct 2nd Kwantlen Polytechnic Richmond Campus Tour 5:00pm Oct 8th Kwantlen Polytechnic Langley Campus Horticulture Info Session 6:30 – 8:30pm (register online @ [email protected] or 604.599.3422 Oct 10th Kwantlen Polytechnic Surrey Campus Tour 5:00pm Oct 19th Art Institute Discovery Day 9:30am (register online @ this link) http://ailearnmore.com/vancouver/?source=PSGSR?source=PSGSR&cid=GOOGS_AIWA_0911_SRCH_001&type={matchtype} &net={ifmobile:mob}{ifcontent:cont}{ifsearch:search}&pcrid={creative}&keyword={keyword}&account=national&rank={adp osition} Nov 20th BCIT BIG Info Session (register online @ this link) http://www.bcit.ca/infosessions/register.php?s=2789&e=1&KeepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=500&width=600 November 29 -30 Trinity Western University Preview Weekend register @ www.twu.ca SFU Surrey Campus Student led Tours offered every Monday & Thursday 4:00pm http://students.sfu.ca/tour.html

For more information please contact Ms. Mason in the Career Centre or Resource Room [email protected]

Do you know a student working Students working in in the trades? apprenticeable trades may be

eligible to register for the Secondary School , Apprenticeship Program SSA students earning them up to 16 credits may also towards graduation and qualify for a becoming an apprentice while $1000 still in high school! scholarship!

For more information, click here, or contact your school’s apprenticeship coordinator or counselor. Or contact the Career Education Department at the Langley School Board Office: [email protected] or [email protected]

Upcoming Field Trip!

Love to cook? Passionate about baking? Students in grade 10, 11 and 12 who have an interest in the Culinary Industry are encouraged to apply to attend the Langley School District’s Culinary Tour, taking place on Tuesday, October 22nd. Space is limited, so see your school’s career contact today!

Interested in getting a job in the food service industry? Enhance your resume with Food Safe Level 1 Certification! On Friday, October 25th, a maximum of 23 Langley School District students will have the opportunity to take the Food Safe Level 1 course and exam at Langley Secondary School! For more information, please contact Lisa Wolgram at the school board office: email: [email protected] or phone 604-534-7891

Horticulture Information Session Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langley Campus Tuesday, October 8th - 6:30-8:30 Students who are interested in the work that goes on in greenhouses, landscaping, nurseries, retail garden centers and golf courses should check out the dual credit Horticulture Apprenticeship Program! The tuition for this semester long, highly focused program is paid for by the Langley School District. Successful students will leave this program with 16 elective high school credits and Industry Training Authority credit for the Level 1 Apprenticeship program. This program is especially suited for students who enjoy working outdoors and who are self-motivated, independent learners. Click here to register.

LIMITED & WAIT LIST SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACE IT PROGRAMS:

Automotive Service Technician – February 3 to July 31, 2014  This program provides students the opportunity to learn the theory of the level 1 auto service technician apprentice while still in high school as well as to earn 20 credits toward graduation.  Selected participates from all high schools attend the program at Aldergrove Community Secondary.  Speak to your school’s Career Contact or Pat Rosen ([email protected]) for more information

Carpentry – February 3 to July 31, 2014  Students complete an intense 1-semester training program that includes: o a combination of practical and theory training at ACSS to gain the required skills and knowledge o 4 weeks of training at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Cloverdale Campus o 4 weeks of (paid or unpaid) work experience For more information, please contact Ms. Sherri Silcox-Burk, 604 534 7891 local 234 [email protected]

Hairdressing – February 3, 2013 to January 2015  Students complete an intense 2-semester training program that includes: o a combination of practical and theory training at ACSS to gain the required skills and knowledge to become a hairdresser in BC For more information, please contact Ms. Peggy Wickenden, Program teacher at 604 856 2521 or at [email protected]

Piping/Plumbing – February 3, 2013 to January 2015  Students complete a 2-semester training program that includes the skills and knowledge needed for Level 1 plumbing, sprinkler fitting, gas fitting and pipe fitting. For more information, please contact Jeff Dickson, Program teacher at 604 534-4171 or at [email protected]

Application deadline: Monday, October 7, 2013

The great Pumpkin Fun Run/Walk event is scheduled this year for Sunday, Oct 6. Starting and finishing at Aldor Acres Farm. All finishers receive post race refreshments, breakfast sandwiches provided CLAC, a chance to win great prizes and take home a free pumpkin from Aldor Acres, and it's a lovely 6K route.

We're very grateful to the RTO for organizing this on behalf of Langley School District ACE IT programs. This event raises bursary funds for students in our trades-training programs. Last school year, $2500 was raised and awarded through bursaries to 16 financially-challenged students to help pay for the students' tool kits and textbooks.

Please help spread the word. This is a great event for families!

For more information, and to register online, please visit www.rtobc.com-Events or www.peninsularunners.com

2013/14 Career Exploration and Program Events

October Township Fire Department Work Experience Program orientation (grade 11 & 12) .... October 15, 2013 Culinary & Baking Tour (grade 10, 11 & 12) ...... October 22, 2013 Langley Memorial Hospital Work Experience Program orientation (grade 11 & 12) ... October 23, 2013

November Take Our Kids to Work (grade 9) ...... November 6, 2013 Hairdressing Workshop (grade 9, 10, 11 & 12) ...... November 13, 2013

December Law Tour (grade 10, 11 & 12) ...... December 5, 2013 Electrical Workshop ...... December 11, 2013 Biotechnology Lab Placements ...... TBA

January ACE IT program 2014 Intake Orientations ...... Jan. 20 and 21, 2014

February Engineering Tour (grade 10, 11 & 12) ...... February 13, 2014 Langley Memorial Hospital Work Experience Program, orientation (grade 11 & 12) .. February 19, 2014 Township Fire Department Work Experience Program orientation (grade 11 & 12) .... February 21, 2014 Trades Workshop (grade 9, 10, 11 & 12) ...... February 27, 2014 (Carpentry, Automotive Service, Plumbing)

March ACE IT programs Open House ...... March 5, 2014 Physiotherapy, Chiropractics and Massage Therapy Tour (grade 10, 11 & 12) ...... March 6, 2014 ACE IT programs Information Sessions ...... March 10, 11 & 12, 2014

April Langley Memorial Hospital Work Experience Program orientation (grade 11 & 12) ... April 2, 2014 Biotechnology Lab Placements ...... TBA

May Discover Trades: ACE IT (grade 8) ...... May 13 & 14, 2014

June Kwantlen XCEL Program Orientation ...... June 25, 2014

MUSIC TITANS “The Power of Music” Music Director: Steve Thompson www.titansmusic.com 21250 42 Avenue Langley, British Columbia V3A 8K6 [email protected] or [email protected] cell: 778-808-4955 (please try e-mail first)

OCTOBER MUSIC NEWS 2013

Things are well under way in the Music Department and some of our upcoming events are highlighted below. Langley Fundamental Middle & Secondary Titans Music Calendar FALL 2013

Mon Sep 9 to Thu Sep 12 Choirs & Jazz Bands begin (after & before school blocks) Sat Sep 14 10am – 12pm Beginning Band Workshop – DW Poppy (gr. 7 bands) Tue Oct 15 6pm – 9pm Titans Grade 7 Band Squeak & Squawk - Music Room (gr. 7 bands) Thu Oct 22 7pm ‘Tosca’ Opera Dress Rehearsal – Queen E. Theatre (open to all) Mon Oct 28 7pm – 9pm Titans Fall Concert - LFMSS gym (gr. 8-12 music, Gr. 7 extra credit) Tue Nov 5 7pm – 9:30pm Langley Concert Band Festival - Walnut Grove Sec. (Sr. Band) Thu Nov 7 10 am Remembrance Day Assembly (Choir & Sr. Band) Thu Nov 28 7 pm Fundy Family Christmas Party (featuring student performers) Wed Dec 11 9:30 am – 3 pm Caroling Field trip (Choir & Leadership) – various hospitals & SB Office Thu Dec 19 6:30 pm – 9pm Titans Christmas Concert (gr. 7-12 music ensembles) Fri Dec 20 9am – 10am Christmas Assembly (mini version of evening prior)

DATE CHANGE: Squeak & Squawk & Fall Concert In order to accommodate the gym scheduling for volleyball, we moved two of our concert dates. The Grade 7 Band Squeak & Squawk is now Tuesday October 22 6-9 pm (see details below) and the Fall Concert is Monday October 28 7-9 pm.

Grade 7 Squeak & Squawk: Tuesday October 22 @ 6 pm, 7 pm & 8 pm The next performance will be the Grade 7 Squeak and Squawk on Tuesday, October 22. This is only open to the family of the students performing. No special uniform is required.

Band AG 4 will be first at 6:00 PM in the music room, followed by AG 5 at 7:00 PM and lastly AG 6 at 8:00 PM.

Each band will demonstrate what they have been learning in band class and will provide an opportunity at the end of the show for the parents to Squeak and Squawk! You don’t want to miss this, parents. Performances are a critical part of each student's music grade. If a student cannot make their scheduled time they may ask Mr. Thompson or Mr. Branswell for permission to join one of the other classes.

Titans Fall Music Concert: Monday, October 28th @ 7:00pm You are invited to the LFMSS Titans Fall Concert featuring “your child”. The talented high school musicians of our grade 8-12 concert and jazz bands and choirs will perform a variety of repertoire from the classics, movie themes, show tunes, spirituals, jazz and swing; to a medley of our spring musical, Aladdin! Fundy shows are always entertaining and the students are fun to watch. Please come and support your child and invite others to do the same. A large audience is always appreciated. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 for families. Please note that students are expected to remain until the end of the concert to hear the other performers and to assist with set-down for about 15 minutes. Performing, watching and assisting with set-down is required as part of their assessment as music students. Grade 7 Band students who attend and write a review get bonus credit towards their music grades.

Uniforms: distributed concert night @ 6:00 pm in the Music Annex S17 Music students in grade 8-12 who don’t yet own the official Titans Music blue tie (men) or scarf (women) will need one. The blue ties for boys and blue scarves for girls will be distributed the night of the concert from the Music Annex room S17 beside the main Music Room at 6:00 pm on Monday October 28th. Boys must wear all black: black long sleeved dress shirt, black slacks, black socks and black shoes. No other colours are acceptable, please. Girls must wear all black: black top (shirt, blouse or sweater), black skirt, dress or slacks, black nylons, and black shoes. Skirts or dresses must be at or below the knee, please.

Wizard of Oz Spring 2014: Auditions in Early October! We are very pleased to announce that we will be staging The Wizard of Oz this coming April! Please see the details on the next page regarding all the dates and information about how to audition or be involved. Follow the link to www.titansmusic.com/musical for details We need assistance finding corporate sponsorship and other ways to raise funds to create a $15,000 base to help our musical stay on budget. Please contact Mr. Thompson if you know of sponsors or ways to help with funding.

A Night at the Opera! ‘Tosca’: Thursday, October 24 If you ordered tickets for ‘A Night at the Opera’ Tosca by Puccini, we will be sending out more information soon to organize carpooling. We will be meeting at the school at 4:30 pm to get our tickets and load the vehicles; stopping on the way for a quick dinner (you decide as a carload where you will eat) and then meeting at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the show. Each driver will be driving their passengers to their homes.

Music Fundraisers: Purdy’s Christmas Sale & Neufeld Farms Christmas Food Sale The grade 8-12 band and choir students will be taking orders for Christmas Purdy’s Chocolates and Neufeld Farms Christmas Food products in October. The orders will be due by mid November and will be delivered to the school on Monday December 6 after school Order will be available soon from music students, at the Fall Concert and in the November Newsletter. Please help support our music students so that they can go on their music tour.

COMING THIS SPRING 2014… Medieval Fair with Grade 8 Band – February; Envision Jazz with Jazz Bands – February; Music in the Movies – March; Spring Coffee House – end of February; Music in the Movies – April; Musical? – TBA; Sr. Music Tour to Toronto – May; Jr. Music Tour to the High Country - May

Wizard of Oz: Audition Information

Dear Parent(s) and Student(s): Your son or daughter is interested in the LFMSS production of Wizard Oz this coming spring. Please familiarize yourself with the commitment and dates for the show. It opportunity is an exciting and great experience whether on stage or ‘behind the scenes’ but it requires a major commitment. Students should have been present at our after school meeting today Wednesday, September 25th to find out more about the audition process, complete the APPLICATION FORM the (with post-‐dated October 31st $75 musical fee which will only be cashed when they successfully audition) and be prepared for auditions on the dates listed on the first page. We may double cast the leads for the show so more students can be chosen and so they can be understudies if someone gets ill or can’t make a performance. The ensemble (chorus), minor roles and dance parts will not be double cast so everyone does all shows to simplify the blocking. We will be using the names Emerald Cast (A) and Ruby Cast (B) generally but may use A & B on the calendars to keep it simple. To audition, please do the following: 1. Go to http://www.titansmusic.com/musical and download the audition package 2. On the same page, download the script for all spoken parts and leads. a. Find the pages marked in ink at the top – for the part you want there may be a few pages for each part but they are marked at the top in handwritten ink ie Dorothy (1) pp. 1-3 b. Practice your lines by yourself and with another person standing in for the other parts. Try to memorize as much as possible but you may use the script when you audition. Demonstrating that you have taken the time and made the effort to memorize or know your lines well is something that will impress the Directing Team. c. Find the song(s) that pertain to your character and download the PDF file(s). Sing them along with the trax that are on the webpage. You only have to do the parts that are in PDF file – about one verse and chorus of the song(s). Sing strongly with good support, your best natural tone and with appropriate expression and emotion for that song. If the role you seek requires lots of singing then we are looking for a strong singer, if your role requires less singing you then still have to sing ‘ because it’s a musical’ so you must sing enthusiastically but you may not be on mic for your part. 3. Hand in your WIZARD of OZ APPLICATION on Monday September the 30 to Mr. Thompson or black box in the front office. Be sure to staple your cheque to the form and to include a recent headshot attached to the form where indicated. 4. Take note of the audition dates on the next page and all the dates referring to rehearsals, workshops, work bees and shows so you realize the commitment you are making. There will be a $75 WoZ show fee for all cast to be paid before auditioning. This will cover the following: WoZ Script, WoZ CD, WoZ Cast/Crew T-‐shirt, LFMSS WoZ Show DVD set, miscellaneous production and rehearsal costs such as rehearsal refreshments, materials, etc… Crew and Tech will the pay same later fee unless already confirmed as a member. We are also looking for help to find corporate sponsorship to raise the base costs of $15,000 for the show. If you would like to donate or help us find sponsors, please contact me. We will require lots of parent help especially in the areas of costumes, house (door, refreshments, sales), ticket sales, publicity, LFES elementary school liaison, supervision at rehearsals and shows, accountant, etc…. Please contact me, Steve Thompson regarding anything you could help with or any questions regarding the show. Steve Thompson, Wizard of Oz producer [email protected] cell: 778-‐808-‐4955 Wizard of Oz: Information Wizard of Oz Directing Team

Producer: Steve Thompson Director: Dianna Fast Co-‐Director: Mary Ann Wallace Music Director: Beth Koyanagi Choreography Director: Diana Dolfo Co-‐Producer: Cara Kavanagh

‘WoZ’ Audi tion Materials Online: http://www.titansmusic.com/musical Rather than handing out printed copies, we would prefer that you use the website to print your own copies of the audition scripts and songs and to listen to the versions we have posted online. Audition Meeting: Wednesday, September 25 3:00-‐5:00 pm (all invited to watch Wizard of Oz and receive audition packages in the Music Room after school) Applications Due: Monday, September 30th Audition Help: Wednesday, October 2 3:00-‐4:00 pm (come ask questions or get help) Acting Auditions: Monday, October 7 3:00-‐8:00 pm (for all leads) Wednesday, October 9 3:00-‐8:00 pm (for leads & dancers only) Friday, October 11 3:00-‐6:00 pm (callbacks for leads) Wednesday, October 16 3:00-‐8:00 pm (ensemble & dancers) Leads Announced: Tuesday, October 15 Final Cast List: Monday, October 21 First Rehearsal: Wednesday, October 23 3:00-‐5:30 pm (all Cast) Saturday Workshops: 9 am to 4 pm ovember (all) N 2nd, November 30th, January th 11 , January 25th, February 15th, March 8th, April 5th Rehearsal Schedule: Every Wednesday after school from 3:00-‐5:30 pm (we may not need you for the full rehearsal or not at all some days, but please be prepared to attend and leads may be needed until 6:00 pm. A rehearsal schedule will be posted weekly on the WoZ bulletin board to keep you informed) Expect more rehearsals as we get closer to the show. Stage Set-‐up Work Bee: (EVERYONE!) Saturday April 12 9 am to 4 pm Intensive Rehearsal Week: Monday April 14 to Thursday April 17 (everyday after school) Dress Rehearsals: Easter Monday, April 21 (Cast A) Tuesday, April 22 (Cast B) Show Dates: WEEK ONE Wednesday April 23 12:30 pm (Cast A) – school matinee Thursday April 24 12:30 pm (Cast B) – school matinee 7 pm (Cast A) – opening night! Friday April 25 – no matinee 7 pm (Cast B) – opening night! Saturday April 26 1 pm (Cast B) – public matinee 7 pm (Cast A)

WEEK TWO Wednesday April 30 1 pm (Cast B) – school matinee Thursday May 1 1 pm (Cast A) – school matinee 7 pm (Cast B) Friday May 2 no matinee 7 pm (Cast A) Saturday May 3 1 pm (Cast A) – public matinee 7 pm (Cast B) – closing night!

Set-‐Down: (EVERYONE!) Sunday May 4 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Wizard of Oz – Application Form

Full Name: ______Grade: ______Contact Phone(s): ______

Parent E-‐mail: ______

Student E-‐mail: ______

Please describe your music, drama, dance experience: ______

Which role(s) do you to wish audition for? List in priority order. Not all roles are solo singing roles. We will schedule you for your first choice feel unless we another role choice is more appropriate. 1. ______2. ______Dance Team: ______Ensemble/Chorus only please: _____ (we do a group audition for the chorus)

Are you willing to be assigned a role or be in the chorus if you do not get one that you applied for? ______Are you able to make Wednesday afternoons after school from 3-‐5:30pm? And the listed Saturday workshop s? ______In February to April the rehearsals will be more frequent as we approach the show. Are you interested in other behind-‐the-‐scenes type of involvement? Some of these can also be done if you are in the show as an actor or chorus unless it is at the same time as you are on stage such as Tech, Crew or House. ___ Set-‐up: props, set building, painting, staging ___ House (refreshments, door, ushering, ___ Costumes & -‐ Make up merchandise sales) ___ Tech Crew (please indicate area) ___ Graphic design (posters, program, etc…) Sound ___ Lighting ___ Media ______Photography & Videography (photos, videos of ___ Stage Crew (stage managing, stage -‐ hands set show) moving, flys, backstage cues) ___ Other ___ Ticket Sales & promotion (selling tickets, delivering posters, etc..)

Please sign and have your parent sign to indicate your awareness of the commitment to practicing and performing Wizard of Oz

Visit the website: www.titansmusic.com and click on Musical the link for info about auditions and show dates. The show will run at the end of April.

Please return your completed form to Mr. Thompson by Monday, September 30th with the required WoZ Cast Fee of $75 post-‐dated for October st 31 – we will return your cheque if you withdraw from the show or do not make your audition. Stage Crew and Tech Team do not pay your fee until after we have met in October unless you know for sure that you have been approved by Mr. Thompson. Please turn over and complete the à other side Wizard of Oz – Application Form cont…

Full Name: ______Attach Photo I ______eby her agree to commit to rehearsing and (head only please) performing ‘the show’ and that I will communicate any absences to the Directing Team in advance of any conflict whenever possible. I realize that if I cannot keep nt my commitme that I may be asked to leave the show and will only receive any refund that has not yet been committed on my behalf (ie. If a script, CD or T-‐shirt has already been ordered or received)

______(student signature) (parent signature)

Wizard of Oz Fee includes: Script-‐Music $10, Rehearsal CD $5, T-‐Shirt $20, Cast A & B DVD set $15, $25 other costs

T-‐Shirt Size (circle one please) YS (tiny!) YM YL S M L XL XXL

Must include the $75 Wizard of Oz Fee paid by cheque (payable to ‘LFMSS’ dated October 31) ______or cash ______

Please complete this chart below if r. you are an acto It must be accurate!

Langley Parents as Partners in Learning Presents Raising the Online Generation: Keeping Them Safe ...... with Sandra Averill It is important for parents to understand and teach their children how to be positive digital citizens. Sandra Averill will focus on online communication, privacy, personal respect & responsibility. Your children are never too young to start developing positive technology behaviours, nor are they ever too old! Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 Sandra Averill works for the Langley 7:00 - 9:00 pm School District as the district teacher who Langley School Board OfÞce supports educational technology tools 4875 - 222nd Street Langley K-12. She presents to students, parents

Please note that this is a FREE Event. and staff both in Langley and Please register in advance neighbouring school districts. as seating is limited.

Raising the Online Generation

Name:______! School:______Email Address:______! Phone #:______This is a FREE Event. We are a Not-for-ProÞt organization; donations are always gratefully accepted. You may go to our website at www.parentsaspartners.wordpress.com to pre-register. Alternately you can Þll out this attached form and mail it to Langley Parents as Partners in Learning c/o K Heber, Langley SD#35, 4875-222nd Street, Langley, BC, V3A 3Z7

This workshop is not meant for children. As we are a not-for-proÞt organization there is no refund for unattended workshops.

Thank you to the following organizations for their support:

www.parentsaspartners.wordpress.com ---- [email protected] Langley Parents as Partners in Learning Presents The What and Why of 21st Century Learning ...... with Dr. Bruce Beairsto What is 21st Century Learning? Who came up with this idea? How and why is it different from what schools have done traditionally? What is personalized learning? Why is it necessary? Do I need a computer? How is BC responding to these global trends? What does it mean for my child? Dr. Beairsto will address all of these questions and more as he traces the roots of the BC Education Plan and explains what it all means today and in the future. Thursday, October 24th, 2013 Dr. Bruce Beairsto is currently an Adjunct Professor at 7:00 - 9:00 pm SFU. Previously he spent 37 years as an educator in Richmond, beginning as a Physics teacher and retiring Lynn Fripps Elementary in 2010 as Superintendent. He is a member of the Multi-Purpose Room National Council for the Canadian Education Association 21020 83rd Avenue, Langley and a member of the Editorial Board for Education Canada. Current interests include the development of a $15 per person Science Charter for the province and a symposium that $25 for two people brings Finnish and BC educators together to discuss common trends, challenges and advances.

The What and Why of 21st Century Learning **Bring a friend and save! $15 per person or $25 for two people.** To register online and / or pay by Paypal or Credit Card please go to www.parentsaspartners.wordpress.com and click on the Workshop Registration link. Alternately, if paying by cheque, please Þll out the form below: Name:______! School:______Email Address:______! Phone #:______

Please make cheques payable to Langley Parents as Partners in Learning. Send to LPPL, c/o K Heber, Langley SD#35, 4875-222nd Street, Langley, BC, V3A 3Z7. This workshop is not meant for children. As we are a not-for-proÞt organization there is no refund for unattended workshops.

Thank you to the following organizations for their support:

www.parentsaspartners.wordpress.com --- [email protected] EAT SMART, PLAY SMART, LIVE SMART

What is Game On? Game On! is a group mentoring program for providing boys and young men with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles.

Program Benefits In areas of gender and education research, key findings state that male adolescents frequently struggle with issues of body image, low levels of physical activity and unhealthy eating practices. Sound familiar?

In other words, boys and young men today go through much the same turmoil growing up as most of us did in our day. The journey to adulthood is never an easy one, but it can be smoothed out with the guidance and support of a mentor who cares and understands. More importantly, mentoring can help cement an active, healthy lifestyle that nourishes self-esteem and confidence.

The Mentors Program Information Volunteer Mentors are 19 to 25 year old men who have an interest in physical activity, healthy eating and mentoring. WHO: BOYS AGED 13-14 Mentors are recruited and screened by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley LOCATION: WALNUT GROVE (BBBSL) and trained by the BBBSL staff. They will attend a BBBSL training COMMUNITY CENTRE session, and meet with the School Champion before the program begins.

DATE: OCT. 3 - NOV 21. 2013 Finally, they will plan, prepare for, and deliver the Game On! program.

TIME: 6:00-8:00PM THURSDAYS

COST: FREE!!!!!!!!!! Game On Program Goals: ● through the lens of healthy living, openly discuss current and TO REGISTER (ID 433463): pressing issues facing boys and young men

CLICK: REGISTER ONLINE ● build appreciation for the benefits of healthy eating habits ANYTIME AT RECEXPRESS.CA ● promote physical exercise through the use of non-traditional CALL: CALL ANY TOL activities COMMUNITY REC CENTRE ● instill respect for socio-economic, ethno-cultural and racial diversity

COME IN: DROP IN TO ANY TOL ● encourage leadership skills and independent thinking COMMUNITY REC CENTRE ● and above all, make a difference.

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What is Go Girls? Go Girls! is a group mentoring program promoting active living, balanced eating and positive self image. This program is designed to serve girls aged 11 to 14 years old and is facilitated by female mentors aged 19 to 25. There are seven total sessions and each session is two hours in length. Every session is based on the three primary themes of the program, and includes fun games, activities and discussions. Sessions are interactive and encourage group participation and cooperation.

Program Benefits Studies have shown that girls are three times more likely than boys to have a negative body image and to engage in dieting or unhealthy eating behaviours. It is also argued that girls have inadequate access to sport and physical activity programs. In addition, studies suggest that the physical activity levels of young women significantly decline once they reach the adolescent ages of 11 to 14, with this age group often struggling with issues regarding eating and body image. By focusing on physical activity, healthy living, and positive self-image. Go Girls! encourages girls to be more physically active, increase their self-confidence and knowledge, creates healthy patterns of eating and sleeping, and establishes positive attitudes and behaviours that can last a lifetime.

The Mentors Girls Served Volunteer Mentors are 19 to 25 year old women who have an interest in physical activity, healthy eating and mentoring. PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Mentors are recruited and screened by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley LEISURE GUIDE (BBBSL) and trained by the BBBSL staff. They will attend a BBBSL training session, and meet with the School Champion before the program begins. LOCATION: WALNUT GROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE Finally, they will plan, prepare for, and deliver the Go Girls! program.

DATE: OCT.2 - NOV. 13 2013

TIME: 6:00-8:00PM WEDNESDAY Go Girls! Program Goals:

● To impact policy and advocate to those who influence policy COST: FREE!!!!!!!! regarding the health of girls and young women.

TO REGISTER (ID 433462): ● To support girls and young women in choosing to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. CLICK - REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME AT RECEXPRESS.CA ● To provide girls and young women with the tools and information they need to choose to lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle. CALL - CALL ANY COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTRE ● To enhance competence, confidence, and self-esteem of girls and young women regarding healthy active living. COME IN - DROP IN TO ANY ● To build the leadership and life skills of all program participants. COMMUNITY REC CENTRE

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Program Overview

Week 1 Setting the Scene Key concepts of active living, balanced eating and positive self-image are introduced.

Week 2 Developing Positive Group Dynamics Verbal and non-verbal communication skills and positive listening skills are developed in a group environment.

Week 3 Understanding Influences on Girls Factors that influence girls’ lives, such as the media, peers, family and celebrities, and the decisions we make as a result are discussed. The group also learns how they can support each other in changing behaviours.

Week 4 Towards a New Me Program participants are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of who they are internally and externally to promote their self-esteem. Discussions are also held about the health risks associated with disordered eating.

Week 5 Taking Control Common issues for 11-14 year old girls are discussed, including friendships, body image, relationships, personal awareness and cultural issues. Problem solving skills, personal leadership potential, challenges in personal goals, how to get support from others and how to motivate others and yourself are learned.

Week 6 Setting Goals and Making Decisions Tools to explore choices and make decisions are introduced; the process of goal setting is discussed; how to plan personal changes and overcome challenges in the process is explored; and tips on how to monitor your goals and support change are provided.

Week 7 Celebrating Our Success The key learning points from the past seven weeks are pulled together to formulate concrete plans for active living, balanced eating and feeling good about oneself; participants also celebrate the peer connections, learning and growth that has occurred. start something

Langley Mental Health Community Advisory Committee invites you to a Mental Health Awareness Event bbeeyyoonndd tthhee bblluueess Wellness Education and Screening Day

Thursday, October 10th  3 pm – 7 pm at Stepping Stone Community Services 20101 Michaud Crescent, Langley

3:00 – 4:30 pm Clinicians available to assist with Wellness Screenings (adults & young adults, depression, anxiety & risky drinking) 4:30 – 6:00 pm Support provided for online screening

Living Life to the Full DVD, (10 minutes) with opportunity for discussion Find out more about the Bounce Back program Master Reiki Practitioner Community resource and information tables Mental health and resource information for families and supporters Food and Refreshments  Everyone Welcome!

For further information call Renée Poley, 604-882-8115

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Imagine That! Productions Upcoming Shows: Holy Mo and Spew Boy! aka: Moses in Denial and the Clowning of King David!

Friday, January 17, 2014 at 7:30 pm Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2:30 pm Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 2:30 pm

Location: The Venue, 5708 Glover Road, Langley

Tickets: $15 - available on line from December 1, 2013 - or directly from cast members!

Join us for Lucia Frangione’s reverently irreverent post-modern romp through the Old Testament from creation to King Solomon.

Three fools endeavor to shake the dust off of ancient tales and bring a cast of thousands to life. Follie tries to keep the stories going, what she can remember of them, while Guff throws dinosaurs into Genesis and Bufoona demands to play a princess instead of King David.

A wildly acclaimed, sold-out Vancouver hit – don’t miss this delightful production tht is suitable for all ages and people of all faiths!

- Winner, Gordon Armstrong Playwrights Award (1997)

“Wonderfully silly, clownish, wacky, warm, and fun.” – The Vancouver Courier

------THE HOBBIT February 28 - March 9, 2014 details to follow

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PAC Meeting Photo Meet the 7pm Library Re-Takes Teacher Night Gr. 12 Post-Secondary Liaison Day PAC AGM 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Gr. 12 Post-Secondary Gr. 6 Pro-D Day Field Trip Immuniza- Students

Gr. 7 Band tions Do Not Squeak & Squawk Attend 6-9pm

27 28 29 30 31 Titans Fall Concert Gr. 8-12 7-9pm