May's Buss Pass

Just to let you know that your bus passes for May have arrived. You can come to my office at your convenience to pick one up.

If you have submitted an application for a buss pass but is not receiving one, you need to speak to Mr. Mustapich to review and/or to appeal. As mentioned in the past, students may request for a bus pass if they are in a District program, if they live more than 4.8 km from the school, or if there is a financial need. Not providing the necessary documentation and information on your application form may result in you not receiving a bus pass.

Student Loan Information Session Reminder

Just a friendly reminder to you all that there will be an information session on student loan Wednesday at lunch (April 28th) in the library.

Bring all your questions; bring your lunch; bring a pencil and a few pieces of paper - there will probably be quite a lot of information that would be of interests to you.

Bell Schedule Revision

Beginning Monday, April 26, we will return to the original daily bell schedule with a 45-minute lunch period, and a 5-minute break between 3rd and 4th blocks in the afternoon. Specifically:

Monday to Thursday:

• Period 1 (1.4 and 2.4; blocks D and H): 8:45 - 9:45
• Break: 10:05 - 10:20
• Period 2 (1.3 and 2.3; Blocks C and G): 10:20 - 11:45
• Lunch: 11:45 - 12:25
• Period 3 (1.2 and 2.2; Blocks B and F): 12:30 - 1:50
• Period 4 (1.1 and 2.1; Blocks A and E): 1:55 - 3:15

* times in bold represent the revisions made

Friday:

• Period 1 (1.4 and 2.4; blocks D and H): 8:45 - 9:45
• Period 2 (1.3 and 2.3; Blocks C and G): 9:50 - 10:55
• Lunch: 10:55 - 11:40
• Period 3 (1.2 and 2.2; Blocks B and F): 11:40 - 12:40
• Period 4 (1.1 and 2.1; Blocks A and E): 12:45 - 1:45
  

Term 3's Grad Transitions Forms

For those of you who have missed the instructional planning period (IPP) this morning, the term 3's graduation transitions assignment is now available to be picked up from me.

Term 3's assignment focuses on the topics of making a transition plan, financial planning, and creating the necessary document to make your transition plan a reality. The assignment itself is fairly self-explanatory, but should you need assistance, you can come in to see me, or visit Ms. Ward for more details.

For students who are not taking PE 11/12, of course you would have to continue filling in your physical activity log for this term.

Both assignments are due June 18, 2010. That said, since provincial exams are happening the weekend after this due date, we are recommending that you finish those assignments a lot sooner than that.

During IPP, Ms. Ward also mentioned that the final component of graduation transitions is an interview you would have to do with one of the three administrators. Sign-up sheets would be posted outside Mrs. Roberts', Mr. Mustapich's, and Ms. Ward's door some time in May. I will let you know about this when it happens.

Finally, for those who still have not completed your term 1 and/or term 2's graduation transition assignments, you may still submit them to Ms. Ward. If you are not sure whether or not you have successfully completed your GT assignments, refer to your term 2's report card. Search for the course "graduation transitions," and read the comments attached. See the screen shot below (click the image for an enlarged view):
Bottom line, have your GT assignments done ASAP - it is a 4-credit requirement that no grads should be missing.

VLN Online Summer School

A poster for VLN's summer program has arrived at my office, and I have made copies of it.

For students who may be missing a course you need for graduation and/or a post-secondary program, and for students who may wish to upgrade a course you did not do so well in during the school year, VLN is offering a 5-week completion program for a variety of courses at the grades 10 to 12 level.

Summer school program runs from July 2 to Aug 6, with July 15 - 20 being the midterm period, and August 3 - 5 being the final exam period. All students must write the mid-term and final exams in person. No exceptions.

International students need to come into the main VLN office in Room 123 - 530 East 41st Avenue to register.

For more information, you can visit VLN's website (click here) or e-mail its staff at vlnsummer@vsb.bc.ca

Instructional Planning Period - April 22

April's IPP will focus on your third term's graduation transitions assignment, which deals with the topic of financial planning and the budgeting process. Mr. Mustapich may also have some information regarding the graduation ceremony to pass along.

The bell schedule for the day will be a little different from usual. Stay posted for the actual schedule.

As per usual, we will be meeting in the cafeteria for our IPP.

See you there!

Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services' Youth Outreach Academy

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services is offering a Youth Outreach Academy for students who want to learn some life-saving skills and to challenge themselves.

The Academy runs from May 17th to 21st, 2010. It is a challenging program of life saving and fire fighter skills. The goal of the academy is to help students build self-confidence, interpersonal skills, teamwork, and community spirit.

A complete application form contains the following components:

• VF&RS Release of Liability Form
• VSB Parent/Guardian field studies consent form
• VSB Medical/Emergency consent form

If you are interested in the program, please come to see me for an application form.