Are your kids out of school over Christmas break and you need a temporary nanny from December 26 - Jan 5?

My name is Alyssa and I am 26 years old and am currently working as a nanny 3 days a week and going to school for Criminology while currently in the application process with the RCMP. I have the Christmas break off and am available to help with your children!

I have my ECE (Early Childhood Education) certificate and current First Aid/CPR. I have worked in daycares and as a personal nanny, as well as a casual babysitter for many families over the years. I also have a vehicle with a full drivers license so I am willing to drive anywhere in Vancouver or surrounding areas. I have experience with all ages from newborn and up, as well as experience with twins and multiple children! Cooking & light housework are not an issue! I absolutely adore children and love having fun and playing games, all while ensuring a safe environment! 

Rates negotiable depending on number of children/needs. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me at aleblevec@hotmail.com or 778-549-7781! ​

You are invited to the DPAC's next General Meeting  this Thursday, November 23rd at 7pm in Room 180 of the School Board Office (1580 West Broadway). Following a short agenda (here), the meeting will adjourn into a presentation and forum for VSB parents and guardians to learn more about the proposed student reporting models.

New Student Reporting Models will consist of a short presentation from each of our speakers followed by a Q&A session:

• Ministry of Education -> Lynn Archer
  
• Vancouver School Board -> Nancy Brennan
  
• VESTA (Vancouver Elementary School Teachers Association) -> Chloe McKnight
  
• VSTA (Vancouver Secondary School Teachers Association) -> Katharine Shipley
  
• UBC Admissions -> Andrew Arida
  

All parents and guardians of VSB students welcome.
Our next executive meeting is on Thursday, December 14th.

A petition has been created by a new advocacy group (Action on Out-of-School Care Vancouver).

The petition asks   for   four things:

1. Make changes to the Lord Tennyson Elementary design that   do not delay  the project but   do create  more out-of-school care spaces.
2. Confirm that – at a minimum – the existing 105 out-of-school care spaces at Lord Tennyson Elementary   will be replaced    in the new school   without relying  on the third floor (City of Vancouver) space.
3. Work with the Vancouver School Board, City of Vancouver, and Vancouver Coastal Health to provide a coordinated strategy  and approach to  maximize  out-of-school care spots in existing and new schools.
4. Make accommodating and expanding out-of-school care a  required part  of design for future redevelopment and seismic upgrade projects.

If you would like more information, or would like to sign the petition, please check out the link here.

Tennyson parents, please see the following message about  shared childcare:

Looking for shared child care before/after school care AND/OR, if unable to find I will be looking for before/after school child care for January 2018.
 
I have a spot open for share child care, before and after school in my home with a fabulous child care provider for January 2018.

Ideally, drop off to my home is by 8am. Child care provider drops off for 850am and takes the children to their class. Pick up is 3pm.

Child care provider is extremely reliable (criminal record check has been done in September) with appropriate transportation and is highly engaged and focussed in participating in many activities both inside and outside. Crafts include a variety of: drawing, colouring, painting, clay and pottery building, reading, puzzles, games and much more. All supplies are provided,

If interested, please do let me know asap and I will provide as much additional information and answer any questions that you may have.
 
Please email trishraviolos@yahoo.com or call 778-319-4645

“Building Bridges with your Teen” looks at the developmental changes (social, emotional and cognitive) of adolescence and explores ways our parenting can shift to accommodate these changes. The parent-child relationship is a strong protective factor for youth during the teen years and our ability to keep the lines of communication open and the relationship strong are key to supporting youth in healthy decisions across a number of areas (from academics to friendships to substance use and more).
The workshops are interactive and lively, and parents regularly comment how useful they are in practical skills to reduce tension and support youth.

​Please check out the dates and more information here.

Thank you to the very generous Tennyson parents who donated during our annual Kick-Start Campaign.
These funds will be used on many items to enrich our children's education at Tennyson - see our 2017/18 budget here.

The total raised was $17,341.45! Thank you all!

Purdy’s Chocolates – Christmas 2017

Quebec 2019 welcomes you to the  Purdy’s Fundraising campaign
 
Quebec 2019 consists of a dynamic group of Grade 6 volunteer parents who work throughout the school year to ensure events happen at the school and to fundraise for students going to Quebec in Grade 7. We welcome all new and returning families on board to share in the fun and excitement of this event.
 
The  Purdy’s Chocolates fundraising campaign rolls out this week, with 25% of all sales proceeds supporting the Quebec 2019 fundraiser.

Please use the  Purdy’s system (https://www.purdysgpp.com/9419)  to join this campaign. You can create an account as a new customer or login as a returning customer if you have already set up an account in the past (please update your child's division if you are a returning customer).
 
The chocolates will be ready for pick-up at the school from  Tuesday, Dec 12 onwards. Just in time for your holiday gift giving!
  
Last date for on-line ordering is   Thursday, November 30th, 2017
 
Best regards,
Markus Griesser
Purdy’s Chocolates Fundraising Coordinator
Email:   mfgriesser@gmail.com                   
Tel.:   (604) 358.4095

Hello Tennyson parents (and friends of Tennyson parents),

As you do your regular online shopping , please use Tennyson's FlipGive link to earn money towards sending students to Quebec.
It is easy to use and includes many great online shopping options like Amazon.ca, SportChek,  Indigo,  Nike, Adidas, Walmart, Old Navy and so much more.
The prices and ease of use are the same as regular online shopping!

Quebec 2019 has set up the account with the intention of keeping the link active to continue earning money for future Quebec trips.

So start your Christmas shopping now - Tennyson FlipGive
​Thank you for the support!

Attention Gr 4 & 5 students and parents:

Do you want to ski and ride for practically free this winter?
The Canadian Ski Council’s SnowPass lets you ski and ride 3 times at EACH participating ski area for $29.95.
That’s a lot of skiing and snowboarding right across Canada!
To get a pass, you need to be in grade 4 or 5 (or 9 or 10 years old) and live in Canada. 
You only need to apply once for a  SnowPass   and it’s  valid until the end of grade 5.
This means if you apply in grade 4, the pass is valid for two years.

Here are the details and website to register.
And here is a list of ski mountains that the pass can be used at.
Grouse, Seymour, and Whistler are on the list but Cypress has its own Gr4/5 pass (limited quantity - look into it early).