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PAC meeting agenda  - Monday, May 16 7pm

5/16/2022

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Lord Tennyson PAC Meeting General Agenda – May 16, 2022 7pm
  1. Call to Order – Acknowledgement of meeting recording – please mute your mic 
  2. Land Acknowledgement 
  3. Approval of Agenda and New Business Requests 
  4. Previous Minutes Approval (April 11)
  5. Presentation on DPAC Music Working Group and Choral Program (Robert Ford)
  6. Principal’s report, Bruce Sallee
  7. Vice-Principal’s Report, Kateryna McNicol
  8. Parent Speaker May 30th Katherine Martinez – Parenting Through Anxiety
  9. Quebec updates – Q23, Q24
  1. Treasurer’s Report
  2. Funding requests
  3. Budget planning and discussions for next school year
  4. Key Updates 
    • Sports Day
    • Diversity & Inclusion Committee update
    • DPAC update
  5. PAC meeting date: June 20 AGM 
  6. New Business Items 
 
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, May 23: No school: Vicoria Day
Wednesday, May 25: Track & Field Finals – Point Grey
Monday, May 30: Parent Speaker – Parenting Through Anxiety
Friday, June 3: Staff Appreciation Lunch
Monday, June 20: PAC AGM
Wednesday, June 29: last day of school
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Mental Health Resource Table at Tennyson

5/11/2022

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The Diversity and Inclusion Committee hosted a mental health resource table on May 6th. 

Printed resources were available at the table and visitors were offered coffee and muffins made by a Tennyson parent.

The  community had the opportunity  to share their own ways of taking care of their mental health. Check out the photos of the wonderful ideas, below, as well as links to some helpful online resources.

Thank you to everyone who helped out with the table and to all those who took the time to stop by!

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Links and Resources

Kelty Mental Health    for mental health resources for families and their free mindfulness  app,    Breathr.

Canadian Mental Health Association   for mental health support and promotion of mental wellness.

Family Smart    has some great resources for talking to kids about mental health.

Ten Percent Happier    has podcasts  on meditation, parenting and working with emotions.

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Rocky Mountain Pizza Fundraiser

5/7/2022

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Purchase fresh pizza making kits,  frozen pizzas and gift cards at Rocky Mountain Flatbread between now and May 16th, and 30% of the sales will go to support the Quebec 2023 fund!

Order online! Order deadline is Monday, May 16.

Pick up your treats in front of the school on Monday, May 30th (2:45-3:15 pm).

Thank you for your support!
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Flexible After School Classes and Free Pick Up By Funderland - Spaces Available

4/26/2022

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Funderland offers Pro-d Camp on April 25th

4/19/2022

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9:00 am - 4:30 pm and 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.

If you are new to Funderland, try a drop-in!
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Funderland Summer Camp K-G2

4/13/2022

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Registering now - Deadline May 10

Summer is approaching and families are already starting to plan for their children's summer entertainment.  Camp leaders at Funderland are trying their best to  provide our 2022 campers with a unique and memorable summer program which will be full of new friends, outdoor group fun, exciting sports, field trips and group games. Indoor activities include a variety of creative arts and crafts, sculpting, painting, free play with fun educational toys, drama and more. 
 
Register today and surprise your child with a full range of indoor and outdoor summer entertainment. To reserve online and read our parent testimonials please visit www.Funderland.ca   .
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The Longest Day Run - Kids' Mile for the GV Food Bank!

4/13/2022

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The   Longest Day Run is an event in aid of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. This year, it takes place on Friday, June 17th.

It's an evening run, which is a little different, and includes a Kids' Mile as well as a 5k/10k. There will be food and a play area set up post run.

It's a great family event, close to the end of the school year!  

Main run site:   Longest Day Road Race 2022 — Vancouver Thunderbirds Track & Field Club

Kids' Mile info:   2022 Kid's Mile — Vancouver Thunderbirds Track & Field Club
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PAC Meeting Agenda - Monday, April 11 - 7pm

4/10/2022

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Lord Tennyson PAC Meeting General Agenda – April 11, 2022 7pm
  1. Call to Order – Acknowledgement of meeting recording – please mute your mic 
  2. Land Acknowledgement 
  3. Approval of Agenda and New Business Requests 
  4. Previous Minutes Approval (Feb 28)
  5. Update from Michael Rossi, District Principal – Educational Planning
  6. Principal’s report, Mike McEwan
  7. Vice-Principal’s Report, Kateryna McNicol
  8. Quebec updates
    • Quebec Futures
    • Q21 – final accounting
    • Q22 – organizing new trip options
    • Q23 – actively fundraising, brick fundraisr
    • Q24 – time to start thinking about this
  1. Treasurer’s Report, PAC Chair
    • Kickstart / VSB account
    • Budget planning for 2022/23
  2. Key Updates 
    • Hot Lunch
    • Noon Hour Programs
    • Sports Programing
    • Diversity & Inclusion Committee update
    • DPAC update
  3. PAC meeting dates: May 16, June 20 AGM 
  4. New Business Items 
 
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, Apr 15: Good Friday – no school
Monday, Apr 18: Easter Monday – no school
Thursday, Apr 21: Early Dismissal 2pm
Monday, Apr 25: Pro-D day – no school
Monday, May 16: PAC meeting
 

 

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Growing Smiles Spring Fundraiser

3/29/2022

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Lord Tennyson Quebec 2023 is fundraising with Growing Smiles and a beautiful selection of hanging baskets, flowers and plants, just in time for Mother’s Day!

Ordering will be open March 31-April 14. This is a great way to support the school community and help send our Grade 6 students to Quebec next year!

Click on the link below to see the list of flowers and vegetables available to purchase. Be sure to share the link with friends and family too!

https://lordtennyson.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home

Pick-up at Lord Tennyson Thursday April 28 and Friday April 29.

Thank you for your support!
Quebec 2023 Students and parents 
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The war in Ukraine - Info and Resources for Tennyson Families

3/13/2022

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Watching the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine unfold from afar, many people feel powerless or unsure of how to help or respond. Our children have questions about the war and it can be difficult to know what to say.

We’ve pulled together a few resources we hope might be able to help.  Find information about   a fundraiser organized by a Tennyson family, tips on how to talk with your children about the war, and resources for you  and your family if you are feeling overwhelmed.

(To read, click Download File, below)
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