Lord Tennyson Elementary PAC - Home of the Tigers
  • Home
  • Tennyson PAC
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • PAC Finances
    • PAC Roles
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Parent Education Speakers
    • The District PAC (DPAC)
  • Info for Families
    • Calendar & Hours
    • Division List (all classes)
    • Before/After School Care
    • Hot Lunch Program
    • Student Health >
      • Head Lice
      • Fruit and Veg Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion >
      • PIE (Partners for Inclusive Education)
    • Helpful Websites
    • Lost & Found
    • History
  • Tiger Spirit
    • Tiger Spirit at School
    • Clubs
    • Sports >
      • Cross Country Club
      • Track and Field Club
      • Volleyball
    • PAC-Led Events >
      • Welcome Back BBQ
      • Halloween Howl
      • Winterfest
      • Spring Fling
      • Sports Day
    • Quebec Trips >
      • Quebec 2023
      • Quebec 2022
    • Tenny Logos
  • News Blog
  • The New School
    • New Playground
    • Seismic Upgrade
    • New School Out-of-School Care

Grade 6 girls volleyball season results

11/28/2013

0 Comments

 
Thank you to Jelena Corak for sending along this blog post and the photos.

The volleyball season has almost come to an end. Tennyson Junior girls (grade 6's) have done a fantastic job. They practised very hard every Tuesday and Thursday morning, and were very enthusiastic and excited about playing tournaments against five other schools every Tuesday afternoon, right after school. We had two teams (A & B) due to a large number of girls who wanted to play. Team A came second in our competing zone, losing only three games to Lord Kitchener, and hence have qualified for the Zone Finals, which is going to take place on December 3, at Queen Elizabeth School. Team B also had very strong results coming fourth in our competing zone. The girls were just three points shy of qualifying for the Zone Finals. We would like to say a special thank you to Mme Lavoie and Mme Lorieau who alternated in attending all the games, and Mme Lichimo who was a VSB representative for all the practices twice a week. And, finally, a big thank you to our coach, Alex (Yana's dad), his most enthusiastic assistant coach, Goran (Maria's dad), and a Thursday practice helper, Robert (Audrey's dad) who worked so hard with the girls, making sure that  they maintained a positive attitude, stayed focused, and had lots of confidence.
0 Comments

New Lost & Found home (with photos!)

11/27/2013

0 Comments

 
Is your child missing their favourite hoodie? Hat? Boots? Another day with no lunch kit?
No problem!
Thank you to Gus Polman for all his hard work setting up a new home for our Lost & Found. 
And thank you to Fiona for her design ideas, shopping, and organizational skills.
You will now find the very organized Lost & Found in the alcove outside of Rm 105 (west end of the main door).
Have a scroll through the photos ... you may be surprised at what you find.
Do stop by ... it will bring a smile to your face!
0 Comments

Vote here for school photographer for next year

11/26/2013

7 Comments

 
Currently, Mountain West Studios is Lord Tennyson's school photographer.  There has been some interest expressed in exploring other photography studio options for both individual and class photos.

Accordingly, set up in the school’s front lobby is a table with photography portfolio examples from three different studios for parents to view and consider. Each of these three companies is approved by the Vancouver School Board. The three studios are:   [Click on the studio name to link to their website]
1.     Mountain West Studios
You are likely familiar with Mountain West Studios as it has been engaged as our school’s photographer for several years including the current 2013-14 school year.  Mountain West uses green screen technology to provide a variety of background options which may be selected once parents receive the photo proof.  There are a variety of portrait packages to choose from ($22-$43) and single sheets ($14-$16), as well as digital enhancements (e.g., basic retouching for $7) and various photo gift products (e.g., calendars, magnets, holiday cards, etc. – prices vary).  Online ordering is available.  Mountain West’s website and portfolio includes more detailed information.

2.     Life Touch
This large photography company primarily handles photo ordering online through a secure website.  Life Touch uses is its own patented technology, which is very different from the green screen technology employed by Mountain West.  There are a variety of portrait packages to choose from ($24-$47) and “add-ons” ($6 - $25; e.g., 4 wallet size photo add-on is $6) as well as a wide variety of photo gift products (e.g., mugs, mouse pads, phone cases, etc. – prices vary).  Parents can also choose the preferred background and pose before picture day.  Life Touch’s website and portfolio includes more detailed information. 

3.     Darby Photos  
Darby Photos is primarily a sports photography company that is owner operated and local to Richmond. Darby Photos uses traditional predetermined screens (i.e., two backdrops would be approved by PAC in advance of photo day).  There are a variety of portrait packages to choose from ($26-$39) and single sheets ($13-$25) as well as a various photo gift products (e.g., magnets, book marks, photo key chains, etc. – prices vary).  Colour correction and retouching services are free of charge.  Darby Photos’ website and portfolio includes more detailed information.
All three of these studios offers the following:
  • Family discount:  Families with 3 children at Tennyson receive third child’s package free
  • Complimentary class group photo
  • Emergency cards
  • Family photo night fundraising opportunities
  • Compensation package to Tennyson
  • CD of student images for school administrative programme
  • Complimentary staff packages
  • Various photo product options (e.g., calendars, magnets, holiday cards, etc.)

    Vote here:

Submit
Voting is open until 11:59 pm, Monday, December 2, 2013.

Results will be shared at next week’s PAC meeting (Tuesday, December 3 at 7 PM in the library) at which time the selection of the 2014-15 school photography studio will be determined based on vote results.

If you have any specific questions about one or more of these companies, contact information is included in the portfolios in the school lobby and at the website links above.  You may also contact parent champion, Christine Bowden at bowden.christine@gmail.com
7 Comments

Help needed with emergency release lanyards for students

11/24/2013

0 Comments

 
The following message was submitted by the administration:

We are needing some help creating emergency release lanyards for students to wear if ever we are in a situation where students need to be released to a designated person. As this student information is highly confidential, the work would need to be done at school, as we can not allow for this information to leave school property. Therefore, if ever you are at the school and have a few minutes to spare on this project, just drop by the office and we will give you the material and a place to work.
Merc
0 Comments

Girls volleyball team wins three games

11/21/2013

0 Comments

 
Thank you to Cristina Ionica for the entry and the photo.

Another Thursday and another day of games at Lord Kitchener. Today was a déjà vu for the game results: Tennyson won three games, and lost one, as last week.  And they won against the same teams, which means they lost against Kitchener Blue team. One thing different though is that our girls have increased confidence, perhaps due to an extra practice they had this week.

Well done team, and a big thank you to Jonah, the team coach this week. Also a special mention goes to Mme Lavoie who supported the girls during the games! À bientôt!

Picture
0 Comments

YMCA camps for winter break

11/19/2013

0 Comments

 
Winter Break is a time for kids to be kids! It’s a chance to play, to run, and to be free from the busy school schedule. That’s why the YMCA offers day camps, so that every child can reach their full potential.  From out-trips and theme days to sports and games, we have something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us!

Check out everything we have to offer online at www.vanymca.org/daycamps or visit www.myymca.ca to register.


The camps are open to all students (not just Tennyson's 'Y' kids). They are not held at Tennyson, check the link for locations.
0 Comments

Gr 7 girls volleyball

11/14/2013

0 Comments

 
Tennyson had a strong presence in their third day of games at Lord Kitchener. Our girls won three games, and lost only one, against Kitchener Blue team. Their best achievement was to win against Kitchener Gold team for the first time in their first game of the day, which boosted their confidence and support. Throughout the games, the girls maintained a positive attitude, stayed focused, encourage each other, and even had a few instances when they touched the ball three times before they put it over the net. And this was a great achievement! The parents and Mme Lorieau (the vice-principal), who saw the games were pround of their results! Thank you Jonah (the assistant coach) and Mme Lorieau for your support. Go tigers!
Thank you to Cristina Ionica for sending the write-up and photos.
0 Comments

Volunteer Conduct Agreement

11/7/2013

0 Comments

 
Parents - this is a friendly reminder that, if you plan to volunteer in ANY capacity at Tennyson, you must read and sign a Volunteer Conduct Agreement. The form is signed once and kept in the office. Please see Siaw in the office for a hard copy of the agreement.

Thank you for volunteering!
0 Comments

Gr 7 girls volleyball game

11/7/2013

0 Comments

 
Thank you to Cristina Ionica for the following blog entry:

The senior girls volleyball team had another day of games at Lord Kitchener. This time they played four games: won two, lost two - a balanced result. They won against Trafalgar and Henry Hudson's teams, mostly by serving well, staying focused, being prepared to receive and pass the balls over the net. And they lost against the two Kitchener teams, now called Gold and Blue, who played more consistent. Overall, Tennyson played better than the first time, served more aces and communicating well during the play by calling the ball "mine". I even heard them encouraging and supporting each other: "ok, guys, get ready", "guys, call the ball", and the usual "go, tigers". Till the next game Thursday November 14, Tennyson will focus on three touch-play and blocking during the training session. Mme Janesse and Jonah (Kaitlin's mother) will teach them the essential skills and show them the necessary drills. Good job, girls! Thank you, coaches!

0 Comments

Canadian Space Agency presentation

11/7/2013

0 Comments

 
Tennyson students in grades 3, 4, and 5 were thoroughly engaged today by a Canadian Space Agency / Let's Talk Science presentation.  Canadian Space Agency astronaut David Saint-Jacques thrilled the students with his talk and answered the students' questions about being an astronaut and the CSA. UBC PhD Physics students Natasha, Andrew, and Shun (part of the Let's Talk Science program) demonstrated some cool science experiments. Ask your son or daughter what they learned! Thank you to the presenters and to Mme Leong who arranged the presentation.
0 Comments
<<Previous

    Blog Submissions

    Please send any blog entries to blog@lordtennyson.ca  (and include a photo if you can).  See our blog guidelines.

    Blog Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012

    Blog Categories

    All
    Seismic Upgrade
    Tennyson News
    Zerowaste

    RSS Feed


    Newsletters

    Visit our Newsletters page for the latest school newsletters (and some old ones too)
Suggestions or problems? Please email website@lordtennyson.ca
  • Home
  • Tennyson PAC
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • PAC Finances
    • PAC Roles
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Parent Education Speakers
    • The District PAC (DPAC)
  • Info for Families
    • Calendar & Hours
    • Division List (all classes)
    • Before/After School Care
    • Hot Lunch Program
    • Student Health >
      • Head Lice
      • Fruit and Veg Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion >
      • PIE (Partners for Inclusive Education)
    • Helpful Websites
    • Lost & Found
    • History
  • Tiger Spirit
    • Tiger Spirit at School
    • Clubs
    • Sports >
      • Cross Country Club
      • Track and Field Club
      • Volleyball
    • PAC-Led Events >
      • Welcome Back BBQ
      • Halloween Howl
      • Winterfest
      • Spring Fling
      • Sports Day
    • Quebec Trips >
      • Quebec 2023
      • Quebec 2022
    • Tenny Logos
  • News Blog
  • The New School
    • New Playground
    • Seismic Upgrade
    • New School Out-of-School Care