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Growing Smiles Spring Fundraiser

3/29/2022

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

The war in Ukraine - Info and Resources for Tennyson Families

3/13/2022

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.

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Vancouver Minor Softball - Spring 2022

3/8/2022

Vancouver Minor Softball registration is open for all current and future softball players for the spring 2022 season. To register go to www.VMSA.ca.

The VMSA offers a fun and safe softball experience for players of all ages, abilities, and experience from April to June. Softball offers an excellent opportunity for physical activity and the chance to be part of a team.

Register now to ensure a place on a team with your friends!

Wellness Centre Series: You and Your Youth

3/8/2022

New Westminster Schools invites you to join us virtually for our Wellness Centre Series for parents and caregivers.

Session 1: “Is this Normal?” An Exploration of the Teenage Brain
• Intro to Child/Youth Development
• The Brain’s Evolution from Childhood to Adolescence
• How to Support Your Child As They Grow and Evolve

Virtual Event for Parents: March 9th from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Presenter: Dr. Saira Sabzaali
To register, please visit: https://youandyouryouth.eventbrite.ca
(The Zoom link is available on the Eventbrite page when you register)

Quebec Futures Meeting Agenda: March 7 - 7pm

3/5/2022

Lord Tennyson Quebec Futures Meeting
Mar 7, 2022 - 7pm
AGENDA

Call to Order
Acknowledgement of meeting recording for minutes purposes
Land Acknowledgement
Approval of Agenda and New Business Requests
Approval of Minutes, June 8, 2021 meeting
QF Quick Overview
QF Financial update
Quebec 2021 update (PAC Chair)
Quebec 2022 update (Q22 or PAC Chair)
Quebec 2023 update (Q23)
The Future of Quebec Trips
- Over view of the trip
- With the trip cancelled 3 years in a row, how can we plan for Quebec Exchange amidst uncertainty? What are the concerns around the trip: covid, others?
- What are the benefits: experience, French exposure, community service, bonding, other? Benefits to the school: Quebec runs some of our major programs / events
- If the trip remains uncertain, how does that impact fundraising and parent buy in? How can communication be improved regarding the program? How do you plan for a trip in uncertainty?
- Some parent concerns that have been raised:
  - How is it determined that any given year WANTS a Quebec trip? Is there a vote to determine this before organizing begins? (what happens to future years if one year opts out?)
  - How and when are parent concerns addressed?
  - How are the fundraising goals determined and how much pressure is too much? Is the process inclusive?
- How do we grow the Quebec Futures Committee? The committee is the guardian of the QF fund and also keeper of knowledge for each successive Quebec year. If the committee is not fully subscribed, what issues does that pose?
- New Business items
Thank you!
Next meeting date
Meeting adjourned

COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits have arrived

3/4/2022

COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits for students from the BC Government have arrived.

On Monday, March 7th, each Grade 3-7 student at Tennyson Elementary School will be sent home with 1 box containing five test kits.

For Grade K-2 students, Mme Kateryna and M. McEwan will be distributing the kits on Monday and Tuesday (March 7th and 8th) at 8:30-9:00 am directly to the parents. The tables will be set by the school front entrance at Maple Street, and all Grade K-2 parents are invited to pick up their Rapid Test kits in person.

Please note there no additional kits available at this time, and we won’t be providing another kit in case of a misplaced kit.

Please note that the instructions for the Rapid Test Kits are in the package. Also the information on how to administer the tests can also be found here: http://www.bccdc.ca/Health-Info-Site/Documents/COVID-19_Tests/POC_screening/RapidTestInstructions_Artron.pdf

If a child is absent on Monday, March 7th (for Grades 3-7) or you are unable to pick up your kit in person (for Grades K-2), please contact the school office to arrange to pick up your child's test kits.