Calling all musicians and singers!

Lord Tennyson will not have a noon-hour choir this year, BUT we have some extra-curricular options through the Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society (VEMS). 

Extracurricular choir starts next week! SPACES AVAILABLE!
Here’s your chance to let your kid’s inner Taylor or Ed Sheeran (or whatever the kids are into these days) shine! Choir will be directed by conductor Natalia Manolov and accompanied by a pianist. Interested, but not sure? “Try before you buy” option - try the first 2 session with the option for a full refund if you withdraw by Friday October 4th. 

Duration: 12 weeks plus a concert.
Cost: $144 * (financial assistance available, apply during registration). 

Junior Choir: (Grades 1 – 3)
After school Wednesdays (3-4 pm)
September 25- Dec. 11

Senior Choir: (Grades 4 – 7) we need more students to run senior choir. 
After school Thursdays (3-4 pm)
Sept. 26- Dec. 12

Register HERE

• 20 children need to be enrolled for the choir to run
• Questions? Email [email protected]

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EXTRACURRICULAR BAND FOR GRADES 4-7 at Henry Hudson Elementary

The Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society (VEMS) and Henry Hudson Elementary are starting a band program on October 1. They have 10 spots left, and are inviting Lord Tennyson Students to join!

Cost: $180 for the fall session (22 rehearsals)
Before school Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:45 - 8:45 AM (instructors will release Tennyson kids early so they can make it to school on time)

Register HERE

More info HERE below or join the info session on Zoom:

Topic: Band Offering For Tennyson at Hudson Explained
Time: Sep 24, 2024 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
 
JOIN Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 825 4239 9850
Passcode: 394950
 
Agenda

• What is VEMS?
• What is their band offering like at the moment?
• Why Hudson?
• How can Tennyson kids participate, if they like?
• Q&A

 
Questions? Email Rob Ford (president, VEMS) [email protected]



Upcoming PAC events: 

PAC General Meeting - Monday October 21st - 7 pm in the library

.STEM is an acronym referring to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields of study. The term was created for youth in schools from kindergarten through college to improve skills in these specific learning developments. STEM can be used in schools, in career fields, and in our everyday routines.

This article covers what exactly STEM is, the correlation to library services, the variety of STEM programs that are available in libraries, and the different youth age groups that libraries cater to when providing STEM educational materials and resources for free.

EXTRACURRICULAR BAND FOR GRADES 4-7 at Henry Hudson Elementary

The Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society (VEMS) is starting an extracurricular band pilot program at Henry Hudson Elementary on October They currently have 10 spots open, and are extending the invitation to Lord Tennyson grade 4-7 Students to join. The VEMS is a new non-profit (2023) organization with the goal of getting as much music to as many kids in Vancouver schools as possible.  

Cost: $180 for the fall session (22 rehearsals)

Before school Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:45 - 8:45 AM (instructors will release Tennyson kids early so they can make it to school on time)

More info available HERE

To start registration, use this form:
https://forms.office.com/r/8mJTz4PvFG
 
For more information on the background of this initiative see the attached PDF
Questions? Email Rob Ford (president, VEMS) [email protected]
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A Lord Tennyson family is heading to Africa to visit an aunt who helps at a local orphanage, Shamida Ethiopia. This organization helps over 250 children every year, as well as educates young women about sexual education and parenting to help reduce the number of abandoned children. The family is raising money to help Shamida. They are asking fellow Tiger Families to consider making a $5 - $20 donation/family towards the cause. Alternatively, if you would rather donate items, the orphanage is also asking for Preemie diapers, formula (powder), or wipes as they took in 8 babies this week, contact Danielle through GoFundMe.  

First photo- Karen Kendall and her two adopted daughters. Karen runs the program. 
Second photo- ​Baby that was brought in this week

After School Multi-media Art Program for FALL / WINTER 5+ at Petit Foret Play Cafe

​HARBOUR SEALS: Ages 5-9
Theme: UNDER THE SEA!Sept 23 - December 9 
9 classes , 1.5 hours long 
Grade School: K-4
3:30-5pm (with extra 30min option) 
Small classes of up to 8 children
No classes on: Oct 14, 28, Nov 11 


The program is led by an experienced art educator who is passionate about helping children explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills. The classes are held in a safe and nurturing environment that allows children to freely express themselves and have fun while learning.

After DROP OFF, each day starts with SNACK TIME followed by 15min DOODLE TIME, an activity that helps children get into the creative mindset. Then 2 lessons with demonstrations are led by our awesome staff on specific art techniques and mediums, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and much much more. During each activity children will have the opportunity to work on their own projects, with the support and guidance of the instructor. The program encourages children to experiment with different materials and techniques, and to develop their own unique style. 

Link to the afterschool program registration

Extracurricular Choir is coming to Tennyson this fall. Program will take place after school.

Vancouver Eagles offers basketball training and games for girls and boys aged 6 - 15 years. They offer basketball at Lord Tennyson on Monday evenings (6 - 10 pm depending on age) and run programs throughout the week at different schools in Vancouver. 

Fall season starts October 1st and registrations is now open. 

See the website for more information and registration 
​https://vancouvereagles.com/

Learn to speed skate at Kitsilano Rink! The Vancouver Speed Skating Club has room in our beginner group if your child is interested in learning to speed skate!
It's a fantastic sport with a supportive and amazing community. It brings together all ages and genders in pursuit of fast, fun times on the ice.

We train at Kitsilano Rink* twice a week, with one additional dryland session weekly. Tennyson student Tavi (Grade 4) is in the club and so are a number of other Tennyson students.

If you have any questions, please ask at [email protected]!
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Otherwise you're encouraged to register - sign up for the One Month Trial program and come check it out. Fees include skate rentals!

*The club will be training at Killarney Rink in September due to upgrades at Kitsilano Rink. Sessions will start back at Kits starting Sept 29!