Bonjour les Parents de Tennyson!

Do you speak French? (Un peu? Maybe not for a few years?) Are you interested in practicing your French in a relaxed atmosphere in your community?

I’m new to Tennyson (having recently returned to Vancouver with my family after spending 2 years in Quebec) and am interested in meeting up with some other parents who might like to start a French Conversation Group. We could chat in French over coffee once a week (or so) at a time that suits everyone best!

Contact me by e-mail or call if you’re interested! I’m looking forward to meeting you!!

Au plaisir!

Donalyn Simpson (mom to Charlotte, gr.4)

donalyn.simpson@gmail.com / 604-880-5607

Sex talk. No sweat.  
A Workshop for Parents

Lord Tennyson PAC is very pleased to present Saleema Noon as our first speaker of the year. Saleema is a highly respected sexual health educator. She believes that although not all parents are comfortable talking to their children about sex, all parents can learn to be comfortable. During this open and informational session, parents will come to terms with sexual health, and understand how it fits into the lives of their children at this stage of life.  Attendees will discover how to easily overcome embarrassment when talking about sexual health, learn words and concepts that are easy to use, and leave well equipped to clearly answer the questions children ask. The workshop is light hearted, but delivers straight and current facts on how parents and children can work together to promote good sexual decisions for a lifetime. 

When:  Wednesday, November 12, 2014 6:30-8:00pm
Save the Date! The talk for parents precedes the students presentation. Together, they are an incredibly powerful tool for parents and children.

Where:  Lord Tennyson Library, babysitting provided. Please email pac.chair@lordtennyson.ca if you require babysitting.

Note that additional information regarding the student sessions with Saleema Noon will be provided in November. 

If you would like to receive the actual Entertainment Book (with the Safeway and IGA coupons that are not in the app), you can order it using this link:
 http://buy.entertainment.com/6BK4C6
Tennyson still gets credit! The Book Plus Digital Membership is $27 US dollars and the book will be delivered to your door. You will also immediately receive a confirmation number for the Digital App so you can start saving money using your phone right away!
The above link can be used to purchase books from other cities too.

Cheers to lots of savings and sending students to Quebec! It's a win-win!
Questions? Quebec2016@lordtennyson.ca

The annual Tennyson Pumpkin Patch will be back on Tuesday, Oct 21! Come check it out after the 2pm early dismissal (for parent conferences).

Pre-order a pumpkin when you do your lunch ordering on Munchalunch or bring $5 to school on Tuesday to pick your favourite pumpkin.

This much loved Tennyson tradition is being sponsored by Tennyson dad and local realtor, Michael Tudorie. Thanks for donating the pumpkins and getting them delivered to the school, Michael!

Please read the email blast that went out on Oct 10. Lunch ordering closes on Oct 19.

The Tennyson Tigers had a fantastic day today running in the sunshine by the Camosun Bog. We are very proud of all of the runners ... from little kindergarteners and Gr 1s all the way up to the speedy Gr 7s. Well done everyone! Thank you to Kathryn for the photos.

Thank you to Mme Teckert's Gr6/7 class for organizing the Terry Fox Run today.

VDPAC will be hosting an all-candidates meeting for school trustees on Oct 23 at 7pm at the VSB. This is open for anyone to attend.

The Cross Country Team is busy training for the upcoming mini meets and the District Cross Country meet.
Mini Meet #1: Thursday, Oct 9 at 3:30pm (Camosun Park)
Mini Meet #2: Wednesday, Oct 15 at 3:30pm (Jericho West)
District Meet: Tuesday, Oct 21 at 1pm (Trout Lake)

Thank you to Div 1 students, Mme Christine, and Mme Lyse who set up tents in and around the library and hosted younger grades in the second annual Ça Tente de Lire?