Thank you to Tennyson parent Katherine for registering Tennyson in the Whole Foods second quarter bag donations scheme at their Kitsilano store.

At the register at the Whole Foods on 4th, customers who don't use a bag have the option to receive the 10 cent per bag refund as cash back off their receipt or they can choose to donate it to a designated non-profit. From now until the end of June, Tennyson is one of the chosen charities.

You don't need to specify which charity you want to donate to, they will split the proceeds of the collection between the two. So spread the word and don't forget to bring your own bags when you shop at Whole Foods.

Every Tuesday at 9am there are free  adult  meditations in the Tennyson   cafeteria.  These are led by a Tennyson parent.
They are open to everyone (no prerequisites) and can be quite transformational in people's lives.

Please come check them out!

Here is more information about the type of meditation being presented:

Meditation on Twin Hearts was created by Choa Kok Sui -a chemical engineer, business man, a philanthropist, and the creator of modern Pranic Healing. 

By connecting with the heart and the crown, our system finds the space of inner peace and inner stillness, bringing the heart rate to an average resting point of 72bpm, which allows the body to repair and rejuvenate. 

The heart is calm and the brain works better. We can remember things clearer and we gain perspective of situations that once where unclear. We gain purpose and ultimately we become more successful and prosperous in whatever we do. 
Why Meditation on Twin Hearts?
Because it's a form of community service in which we have the opportunity to repair and and regain balance as we bless the planet Earth and all it's inhabitants. 

It is a fantastic practice to understand each one of us and our community as part of our ecosystem. 

Meditation on Twin Hearts embraces all background and doesn't require previous knowledge of any sort of meditation or yoga practice. 

All you need to do is try it and experience your self transformation with an open mind.  

For more information please visit www.vancouverpranichealing.com
Or find us on Facebook at Vancouver Pranic Healing and Meditation on Twin Hearts at UBC

Sign-up today for an all-dayxmodus.com/register.html Computer Coding camp that will be run by Chris Kerslake for the April 29 pro-d day camp at Tennyson.

Orienteering BC, together with the Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club (GVOC), will again be offering our very successful Orienteering Adventure Kids (OAK)  program this Spring, for kids ages 7-14.  The eight weekly sessions run on Tuesday evenings, from April 2 to May 21. Program capacity is kept low, to enable individual attention, and the Spring 2019 group is expected to be ~10 participants. OAK sessions (6:30 – 8:00pm) run at different parks around the city, such as Memorial Park South, Jericho Park and Vanier Park. Note that OAK sessions will always go, rain or shine (because that’s what orienteers do!)
 
The OAK coaches and assistants follow a tested skills progression that systematically teaches kids how to read a map and navigate safely through unfamiliar terrain. The program focus is on learning new skills, improving physical and spatial literacy and, most importantly, having fun outdoors! More details, and the registration portal for the Spring OAK program, can be found at  http://oak.orienteeringvancouver.ca/  
 
If you would like more information about the program, please contact Adam Woods, Head Coach (skiwoodsski@gmail.com) or Brian Ellis, Program Manager (bee@msl.ubc.ca). 

Attention Tennyson Families: The Community Schools Team is happy to offer the following programs for the spring term.  Please note the registration details below.

Sportball will run on Tuesdays, April 16 - June 4, 3:05 - 4:05 for grades K-2.  Please be aware that if the gym is in use, the program will run outdoors.  Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather, has runners and a water bottle.  Please see  the poster below for On-Line registration details.

Xmodus Minecraft Adventures and Python Programming will run on Wednesdays, April 17 - June 5 in the library (Minecraft Adventures will run from 3:05 - 4:05 pm and Python Programming will run from 4:05 - 5pm) for grades 2-7.  Please see the poster below for On-Line registration details.  

Sport and Art Together will run April  18 - June 6 in the gym and room 005 for grades 2-5.  In-person registration will take place outside the school office on Thursday, April 11 at 8:30 am and 3 pm.  

Please contact Dianne Sankey at dsankey@vsb.bc.ca with any questions.  Please do not ask at the school office as they may not have the answers you need!

POPARD, the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders, is running a workshop on IEPs on March 11.