2015-04-08-Memo - Chilliwack School District

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April 8, 2015
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING SUMMARY – April 7, 2015 (attachment 1)
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA EXCHANGE (SADE) - To all distributed learning sites, continuing
education sites and schools with grade 8-12 students: The next SADE collection opened April 1 and
your error-free extract must be loaded in the Ministry of Education's online Data Exchange (DX2)
before Thursday, April 30. Further information on SADE is located at
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/datacollections/sade/.
(Repeat) CLERICAL COLLAB APRIL 29, 2015 - At this collab session, Roy Paul will cover items such
as Emergency Planning and Preparedness, Standard Forms and an overview of School District Policy
and Administrative Regulations in relation to Health and Safety. This collab session is open to all
clerical staff. Registration is open on PD Place.
MAY 1 PROFESSIONAL DAY CLERICAL SESSION - In the Advanced Microsoft Excel course we will
quickly go from the very easy to the very awesome of Excel. Included in this course are some of our
basic fundamental skills of Microsoft Excel and a hand full of helpful tricks, formulas, graphs, charts and
functions. Learn these essential Excel skills to make spreadsheet management a breeze.
Registration is open on PD Place.
► HUMAN RESOURCES
EDUCATION ASSISTANT TRANSFERS - In accordance with Appendix D, Letter of Understanding, of
the Collective Agreement currently in effect between The Board of Education and C.U.P.E. Local 411,
those Education Assistants willing or wishing to transfer to another position for the following September
shall identify their desire or intent by or prior to May 15, 2015. Such indication will not be interpreted as
intent to “bump”. Please discuss this with your principal. Expressions of interest, in writing, should be
directed to Nadine Clattenburg, District Principal of Human Resources. Please call Nadine at 604703-1750 if you have any questions.
(Repeat) IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS: RETIREMENT BONUS - Teachers who are
55 years of age and have 10 or more years of service with the school district are eligible to apply for the
Retirement Bonus (Article B.20 of the Collective Agreement). The deadline for application is May 1
with a resignation date effective June 30. Teachers must apply in writing, to Human Resources, by
the deadline date. For more information, contact Nadine Clattenburg, District Principal of Human
Resources, nadine_clattenburg@sd33.bc.ca.
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(Repeat) TTOC PRE-BOOKINGS FOR THE 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR - The TTOC Desk is now
accepting pre-bookings for the 2015-16 school year according to the attached guidelines. Bookings will
be accepted electronically via toc_desk@sd33.bc.ca. (attachment 2)
REPLACEMENT STAFF NEWS (attachment 3)
POSTING & FILLING INFORMATION (attachment 4)
► LEARNING SERVICES
Aboriginal Education
Curriculum & Pro-D
M.ED. IN CURRICULUM STUDIES: IB Education - UBC Faculty of Education is very pleased to
announce a new M.Ed. program in Curriculum Studies, with a focus on International Baccalaureate
(IB) Education. This program is designed for those who wish to pursue professional study in
education, or to prepare for positions of leadership. We are holding an information session on April 15
in North Vancouver. Please see the attached for more information. (attachment 5)
(Repeat) MENTORING IN-SERVICE: Resumes, Cover letters and Interviews – See attachment for
more details. (attachment 6)
START UP: Professional development opportunity for tocs, student teachers & early career
teachers on April 27 at Templeton Secondary in Vancouver. Webcasts are also available for up to a
week after the event. See the attachment for more details. (attachment 7)
TLC CONFERENCE – May 1, 2015 at Sardis Secondary School. Registration deadline is April 20.
See the attached for more information. (attachment 8)
ABBOTSFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE: Empowering Diversity in
Learning - Friday, May 8. See the attachment for more details. (attachment 9)
Student Services
(Repeat) 2015 TRANSITION FAIR – Learn about services for youth and adults with disabilities April
21, 6:00-8:00pm at G.W. Graham Middle-Secondary School. (attachment 10)
► HEALTH & SAFETY
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► MYEDUCATIONBC
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – Update (attachment 11)
► TECHNOLOGY
► OPERATIONS
► GREEN INITIATIVES
EARTH DAY 2015: Calling all schools! – Celebrate with events and activities where your school
community can show your support, pledge, act and share. Download your Earth Day Toolkit here!
(attachment 12)
2015 BC GREEN GAMES WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Congratulations Sardis Elementary &
Strathcona Elementary! – The Sardis Elementary Skyhawk Green Team won $1000 when they were
chosen as the top elementary school making a special effort to explore and communicate ways to
conserve energy with their "Be part of the Solution, Not the Pollution" project. Strathcona Elementary
also won $1000 as one of the top ten elementary schools for their "Dead Pen Recycling Revolution
project". Both projects can still be viewed online at www.bcgreengames.ca.
► AROUND THE DISTRICT
THE STORIES OF STO:LO - A COMMUNITY CONCERT - Everyone is invited to this FREE
community concert in the G.W. Graham Theatre, featuring Inez Jasper and the Semoya Dancers on
Thursday April 16 from 6 - 8:30pm. (attachment 13)
(Repeat) CHILLIWACK SECONDARY SCHOOL GRAD DINNER AUCTION 2015 – Silent and live
auction with Fred Andersen Thursday, April 23. Tickets are $15.00 each and can be purchased at the
school. See the attached for more information. (attachment 14)
(Repeat) CHILLIWACK SECEONDARY SCHOOL GRAD FUNDRAISERS:
 South Hill Designs Jewelry – March 18 to May 9 (attachment 15)
 Drive 4UR School Event – May 9, 8:00am-3:00pm (attachment 16)
► COMMUNITY INFORMATION
(Repeat) CHILLIWACK YOUTH TRIATHLON CLUB - Attached is information on the upcoming
season, beginning April 4, 2015 for Chilliwack Youth Triathlon Club. (attachment 17)
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WE’VE GOT YOUR BACH - The Chilliwack Symphony Orchestra and Chorus cordially invite you to
attend their annual Spring Concert at 7:30pm, on April 11 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. It will
feature so many beautiful musical masterpieces from composer J.S. Bach. You will hear local talent on
display as they play and sing Bach’s music. See the attached for more information. (attachment 18)
(Repeat) DRAGON BOATING FOR STUDENTS – Liquid Silver Dragon Boat Team is recruiting
paddlers ages 12-18 for the 2015 season. Open paddle on Cultus Lake Saturday, April 11. See the
attached for more information. (attachment 19)
TEENFEST: Empowering Youth April 11, 2015 - TeenFest is a great event and the purpose behind
this FREE community event will be to engage, enlighten, entertain, and empower our youth of today.
TeenFest will give teens and their parents the opportunity to connect with each other, their peers and
their community. The focus will be on creating opportunities for interaction, education, and enjoyment
with exhibitors, activities, workshops, and performances for this age group. The venue will be divided
into 4 primary areas: Health & Wellness, Fashion & Beauty, Life & Education, and Cool Stuff.
Event Highlights Include:
 A chance to win a $500 dollar shopping spree, courtesy of Sevenoaks Shopping Centre
 New Image College of Fine Arts will be giving away a $2,000 scholarship to a lucky grade 12
student!
 Teen Talent Contest
 Indoor Skateboard Park & 24' Climbing Wall
 Free makeovers for the girls
 Event Hosted by: Dakota Daulby, featured in iZombie, Black Fly, Spooksville and Falling Skies
 Performances on the TELUS STAGE by Shon Burnett, Top 6 finalist of YTV's The Next Star 7;
Tristan Thompson, Bell Media's Future Star; Ria Jade, host of eveRIAthing; Cambree Lovesy and
ARIUM
 Interactive Sports and Gaming activities
 50 exhibitor booths to see, learn, shop and sample
And SO MUCH MORE! See the attached for more information or visit www.teenfest.ca
(attachment 20)
SUPPORTING & CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS IN OUR COMMUNITY - On April 16, 2015 the
Volunteer Network Group of the Upper Fraser Valley will host a training and networking volunteer
symposium at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre – an amazing opportunity for volunteers interested in
developing their skills and abilities. This day-long event includes lunch and runs from 9:00am to
2:30pm, covering topics like diversity, boundaries, expectations, self-care and being part of a team.
Registration is $10 and includes lunch, payable in cash or cheque to Chilliwack Community Services.
To register call 604-793-7203 or email moore@comserv.bc.ca. Registration deadline is April 9, 2015.
(Repeat) CHILLIWACK GIANTS FOOTBALL - Registration is now open for the upcoming season.
See the attached for dates and information. (attachment 21)
(Repeat) SECONDARY SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM: 2015 SEASON - Chilliwack Golf Club will be
hosting weekly Fraser Valley Secondary School golf team practices and matches. See attached for
further information. (attachment 22)
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(Repeat) CHILLIWACK ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS – Upcoming classes at the Art Room for May
and June. See attached for more details. (attachment 23)
ATTENTION ELEMENTARY TEACHERS: Student Participation for Wounded Warriors Weekend
July 31 – August 3, 2015 - This annual event will bring veterans, first responders and other emergency
personnel together in Chilliwack for a weekend of appreciation and camaraderie. This is the first time
this event will be held in BC and it will highlight for our community the sacrifice and service given by
these Warriors. The Wounded Warriors organization is inviting our students to participate in this event
by creating placemats, banners, posters etc. to be used at the event and shared with the participants.
Attached you will find a letter to teachers outlining the invitation, a sample lesson plan, and an overview
of post-traumatic stress syndrome, from which many of these participants suffer. Further information
can be found at: www.woundedwarriorsweekend.org Inquiries can be directed to Lois Wilson, School
Liaison of the Wounded Warriors Weekend Committee at lawilson33@yahoo.ca. (attachment 24)
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CHILLIWACK CULTURAL CENTRE
 The talented Tara Travis returns to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre in another brilliant onewoman show on April 11 & 12 with Who Killed Gertrude Crump?
 The Little Prince comes to the HUB International Theatre in a brand new stage adaptation on
Sunday, April 12 at 2:00pm. Puppets, masks, projections, and brilliant characterisations from
two of Monster Theatre’s most talented actors make this a play for all ages – full of good
humour, whimsical metaphor, and intriguing characters!
 John Mann is best known as the lead singer of iconic Canadian rock band Spirit of the West.
When this masterful musician comes to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on April 17, he will
create an intimate and powerful atmosphere filled with passion, dedication, and pure talent. It’s a
tale of hardship, hard-won happiness, and acceptance – and it’s certainly a show you won’t want
to miss.
For more information visit the Chilliwack Cultural Centre website at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.com.
April 8, 2015
Board of Education Meeting
April 7, 2015
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT #33 (CHILLIWACK) held its regular board
meeting on April 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the School District Office.
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES SARDIS TEACHER
The Board recognized Joe Massie for receiving the Outstanding Teacher Award 2014 from BC
Agriculture in the classroom. Joe teaches a course
called Sustainable Resources which connects
students to agriculture. A few years ago, Joe and
colleague Tania Toth resuscitated the school's aging
greenhouse, and now hold classes in it, growing
tomatoes, bell peppers and annual plants with
students for the school's spring plant sale. Recently,
Joe and Tania began developing a five-acre local
parcel of land where students will be able to grow
corn, berries, pumpkins and other crops.
The Board thanked Joe for his passionate, energetic
and innovative approach to teaching and
congratulated him on achieving this honour. Joe
shared information about the BCAITC Program and
the program at Sardis Secondary.
CHILLIWACK COMMUNITY SERVICES PRESENTS
Vice-President Paul Donaldson and James Challman, Executive Director of Chilliwack Community
Services, shared information about the agency, its programs and partnerships. They acknowledged
School District 33 as a valuable partner.
CARBON NEUTRAL PROGRAM
The Board approved three readings of Capital Bylaw 126832 which will provide funds to replace the
boilers at Mount Slesse Middle School. In November 2014, the Ministry issued a Call for Proposals to
school districts under the Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP). These proposals were evaluated
on greenhouse gas emission reductions and operational cost savings, along with the level of
contributions available for the project from the district and energy service partners. The CNCP funding
is meant to assist school districts with energy efficiency projects and to recognize the cost of carbon
offsets paid by school districts annually.
Chilliwack School District is one of 24 BC school districts that are sharing $5 million for energy projects
such as lighting upgrades, boiler replacements, solar panels, and electric vehicles under the CNCP.
SD33 has been approved to receive $287,000 of funding this year for a boiler replacement project at
Mt. Slesse Middle School. In addition to the $287,000 from the Provincial Government, contributions
from Fortis BC ($37,000) and School District Operating/AFG funds ($106,000) complete the total CNCP
project funding of $430,000.
Board of Education Meeting Summary – 2015-April-7
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April 7, 2015
The Mt. Slesse boiler replacement project will involve replacing 16 atmospheric boilers with 10 high
efficiency condensing models, replacement of the main heating pumps, and a direct digital control
(DDC) upgrade. The old equipment including some storage tanks that are no longer in use will be
removed. Currently, Mt. Slesse is one of the highest gas consuming sites in the district.
POLICY 403 – POLICE INFORMATION CHECK – VOLUNTEERS
On February 23, 2015, the Human Resources department received documentation from the RCMP
indicating the BC Association of Chiefs of Police approved a new format for the completion of Police
Information Checks for the Province of British Columbia. Effective March 2, 2015, the Police
Information check with Vulnerable Sector Screening form came into effect. The police agency will now
provide the results of a completed Police Information check only to the applicant/volunteer. Details of
the changes were provided to all sites March 6, 2015. The Board approved Policy 403 – Police
Information Check, previously called Criminal Record Searches.
POLICY 404 – WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION
The Board approved Policy 404 – Whistleblower Protection. During collective agreement negotiations in
October 2013 between School District No. 33 and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 411,
discussion occurred on the topic of protection for whistleblowers. The parties agreed to request that the
Board of Education give consideration to the creation of a policy that addresses this matter. To this end,
a letter dated October 31, 2013 was received by the Superintendent.
On February 17, 2015 the Board of Education provided direction to the Superintendent regarding the
draft Policy 404 – Whistleblower Protection. Bill M207, outlining the Whistleblower Protection Act, was
introduced in the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for the first time on February 26, 2015.
This new Policy and Regulation deals with reporting and protecting disclosures. It facilitates the inquiry
and investigation into matters which are potentially damaging and furthermore protects those
individuals who make such disclosures.
POLICY 426 – EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The Board approved amended Policy 426 – Employee Recognition. This new draft Policy and
Regulation is intended to support a culture of demonstrating to employees that they are recognized as
valuable contributors to Chilliwack School District’s accomplishing its goals.
CAPACITIES AND ENROLMENT REVIEW
Assistant Superintendent Rohan Arul-pragasam provided a Decision Report on school capacities and
enrolment. The Board of Education directed staff to complete a public consultation process regarding
programs and facilities on the north side of the district with a summary report to be presented at a
future Public Board Meeting.
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April 7, 2015
FRENCH IMMERSION ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION
Superintendent Novak presented the updated Administrative Regulation 628.1 which outlines
enrolment procedures for the French Immersion Program
FUTURE MEETINGS:
APRIL 28, 2015
MAY 19, 2015
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TTOC DESK
PRE-BOOKING GUIDELINES
for the 2015 - 2016 School Year
DISTRICT: April 7 - May 1
Bookings will be accepted for any DISTRICT event that is organized by a
School District 33 Administrator or Teacher which requires a group of TTOCs
(3 or more). Some examples: Mentoring, District In-Service, District Athletic
Events; District Ready Set Learn.
Booking requests should be made via e-mail to toc_desk@sd33.bc.ca by the
event coordinator.
Requests should include alternate dates, if possible.
Confirmations will be made the week of July 13.
SCHOOL BASED: May 4 - May 29
Bookings will be accepted for any SCHOOL BASED events that require TTOC
coverage. Some examples: field trips; athletic events; Ready Set Learn; IEP
meetings; School Based Planning.
It is strongly recommended that schools submit their request in ONE e-mail to
toc_desk@sd33.bc.ca through the school principal.
INDIVIDUAL: June 1 - June 26
Bookings will be accepted for INDIVIDUAL teacher and administrator
requests. Some examples: Professional development (not part of any
school based or district event), discretionary leave; lieu time.
Requests must be made via e-mail to toc_desk@sd33.bc.ca
April 8, 2015
Replacement Staff News
CUPE STAFF
PRE-PLANNED ABSENCE REQUESTS
Pre-planned absence requests must be made at least 7 working days in advance.
E-mail: cupe_replacement@sd33.bc.ca - include name, date of absence, school, position, shift details,
reason for your absence and any special instructions. E-mails will be responded to in the order which they are received.
Please review the following table for UNAVAILABLE DATES for non-urgent replacement requests:
Education Assistants
Clerical Staff
Supervision Assistants
May 12-14, 19-22
Available days fill up quickly and become unavailable without notice.
TEACHING STAFF
CONSULTATIONS & NON-URGENT COVERAGE REQUESTS
Consultations for advance booking dates and non-urgent requests must be e-mailed to toc_desk@sd33.bc.ca
E-mails will be responded to in the order which they are received.
The following days are currently AVAILABLE for non-urgent TOC coverage requests:
April - 20, 21
May Available days fill up quickly and become unavailable without notice.
PLEASE refer to the “Booking a Teacher On Call “ or “Booking a Replacement for Education
Assistants, Supervision Assistants and Clerical Staff” Brochures available at all SD33 schools.
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
All Sites
Human Resources
April 8, 2015
Posting & Filling Information
TEACHING STAFF
T14-205
T15-19
T15-22
T15-23
T15-24
T15-25
T15-26
T15-27
T15-28
T15-29
CMS
ADR
CSS
Cheam
Ed Centre
Strathcona
FG Leary
CMS
Promontory Heights
Ed Centre
Quentin Baker
Melanie Guyot
Ryan Pastorchik
Sarah Prien
Reposted (T15-29)
Cancelled
Alaina Braun
Kelsi Warawa
Chandra Cosby
NQA
CUPE STAFF
14-83
15-10
15-15
15-20
15-22
15-23
15-24
15-27
15-28
Little Mountain
RTCS
Bernard
Promontory
East Chilliwack
CMS
Unsworth
Central
Facilities
Kim Rimschneider
Sarah Burke
Talana McInally
Gordon Mitchell
Teresa Donnelly
Kim Rimschneider
Megan Pitcher
Erin See
Not Cancelled
Mentoring In-Service
Resumes, Cover Letters & Interviews
This is a great opportunity for newer teachers to connect with administrators. You
will get helpful feedback on your resume and cover letter, as well as suggestions
for successful interviews.
Date:
Monday, April 27th, 2015
Time:
4:00pm – 5:30pm, followed by dinner
Location:
Alumni Hall - Neighbourhood Learning Centre
Target Audience:
Early career teachers
Presenters:
Mentorship Committee Members, PVP Reps
Registration is now open on PD Place
Curriculum Department
March 12, 2015
Start UP! wkshops prepare you for your 1st class.
TOC Toolkit workshops grow your skills as you TTOC.
For info, join our community at startupyourclass.ca
Please post by the sign in sheet, and pass
on to TTOCs and Teacher Candidates.
start
Early
Career
Teachers
UP!
April 27th in Vancouver
TOCToolkit- LA-Love that Dog* gr 3-9
Dozens of lessons for an hour or a week from just one book, andwe give you the book and Diana’s handout! - Diana Cruchley
Start UP! Your K/1 Class:
Step by Step K/1 Gradual Entry Building their confidence and your
program- Janey Lee- Vancouver
TOC Toolkit Physical Activity on the Go
Learn physical activity ideas for elem. school TTOCs that are easy to
implement, require little or no equipment, and can be offered in a
classroom, gym, or outdoors - Action Schools
Start UP! The First Week of School*
Strategies, ideas & resources for starting your first week (3-9)
Ray Myrtle- Burnaby
*Webcast
Register at http://bit.ly/startupreg
The Start UP! workshops are recommended by PITA, Pro D Committees, faculty
associates, mentors, district staff, principals and has had over 1500 participants.
Questions? startupyourclass.ca or contact Ray at ray.myrtle@gmail.com
Strategies, ideas and resources for teachers with a new assignment!
Programs for Early Career Teachers
start
startupyourclass.ca
Draft Plan!
Love That Dog- Diana Cruchley
Love that Dog is a fabulous book; the students love it, As a TOC you can carry it with you
each day, You can read it aloud in less than an hour and it lends itself to great discussions
and terrific lessons. Use it to teach multiple reading strategies, introduce a journal program
and inspire students in a poetry unit. Diana’s Cruchley provides a wonderful handout with
strategies and each participant will receive a copy of the book!
StartUp! Your Kindergarten/Grade 1 class- Janey Lee K/1
Make learning fun, engaging and hands on in your Kindergarten and Grade 1 classroom.
Janey will provide effective classroom management strategies ideas for Literacy, Math,
Science, Art and other curriculum areas to help you get off to a great start to the school
year!
TOC Toolkit: Physical Activity On the Go! with Action Schools! BC Gr. 4-7
This workshop shares physical activity ideas for elementary school TTOCs that are easy
to implement, require little or no equipment, and can be offered in a classroom, gym, or
outdoors. Active TTOCs will also qualify for an Action Resource & complimentary TTOC
Action Bag filled with resources and equipment which will be sent to them after the session.
Come and learn engaging and innovative physical activities to take with you when you’re
on the go!
The First Week of School- Ray Myrtle 3-8
This workshop will help you to start and manage your new classroom whether you get a contract starting in September or later in the year. Get The First Week of School, a 33 pg. booklet
of lesson suggestions, strategies, ideas and checklists for your first week with your new class.
Network as you learn about the other parts of the Start UP! program. Start Up! your year prepared & confident!
Especially for Teacher Candidates
& TTOCs
Designed for early career teachers
AM- ‘Love that Dog*
PM- Physical Activity on the GO!
PM- Start UP! Your K/1 Class (or)
The First Week of School* Gr. 3-8
* Webcast live, or watch it for a week online.
At Templeton Secondary
School in Vancouver.
We appreciate the support of PITA.
pita
provincial teachers’ e.& o.e.
3/15
UP!
Helping early
career teachers
intermediate
association
Fee for the day includes:
workshops & handouts
and membership in the
Start UP! Your Class Cooperative
Http://bit.ly/startupreg
Can’t attend? See other workshops at:
startupyourclass.ca
TLC Conference
May 1, 2015 @ Sardis Secondary School
TLC Conference
Teach, Learn, Care
May 1, 2015
Sardis Secondary School
8:30am - 1:30pm
Agenda
8:00am
Meet ’n’ Munch
8:30am
10:45am
Sessions A & C start
Coffee Break
11:15am
1:30pm
Session B start
End of day
Registration Deadline: April 20, 2015
Registration is with the CTA Office (not PD Place)
FREE - No charge to SD33 participants!
Out of District $60
Chilliwack Teachers’ Association T604-792-9233 F604-792-9389
Program available: www.chilliwackteachers.com
TLC Conference
Special Thanks!
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”
Helen Keller
Like me, when a Professional Development Day arrives you
may be in bed thinking, “…ugh…just leave me alone. I know
what I have to do…just give me the time to do it.”
In my caffeine generated enthusiasm and with the knowledge
that teachers are constantly under the media microscope, I
trudge off to fulfill my professional responsibilities.
Thankfully, I am always pleasantly surprised by the joy
generated and the stress that is relieved simply by talking with
other teachers and educators.
If you don’t see something in this registration booklet that
‘lights your educational fire’, then still come out and
participate in our After School Collab Facilitator Training
session, or sit back and take in the history of Teachers and
Unionism…have a snack….chat with colleagues you haven’t
seen for ages. Take a breath and remember that we are in this
together!
I would like to send out a hearty THANK YOU to everyone
who helped make this conference a success!
Angela Woods, CTA ProD Chair
“People are more likely to remember the great social
interaction they had with a colleague than the great meeting
they both attended.” Ron Garan, The Orbital Perspective:
Lessons in Seeing the Big Picture from a Journey of 71 Million
Miles
•Thank you to the presenters,
some of them staff from our own
district, that give of their time to
prepare, present, share and
support teachers!
•Thank you to the many people
who have helped put this day
together, as well as those who
made suggestions for workshops,
format and content!
•Thank you to the Chilliwack
Teachers’ Association and the
CTA ProD Committee for their
continued support!
MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO SARDIS SECONDARY SCHOOL:
From Vancouver: Highway 1 East - take Exit 119 - turn right (south) on Vedder Road - turn right on Stevenson Road
Chilliwack
Highway 1 from Vancouver
Cottonwood Mall
TEACH
LEARN
CARE
To Hope
Sardis Exit 119
Vedder Road
Tim Hortons
Stevenson Road
BMO
TLC Conference Location
Sardis Secondary School
45460 Stevenson Road,
Sardis, BC V2R 2Z6
TLC Conference
Sessions At A Glance
Session A
8:30 - 10:45am
A.1 Reggio Emilia Inspired Learning
A.2 Bully Back Off
A.3 Integrating Technology and Curriculum
A.4 Intra-District Collaboration Facilitator Training
A.5 Do Your Students Struggle to Pronounce French?
A.6 Techniques for Painting Fur and Feathers
A.7 Show! Don’t Tell - A Writing Workshop
A.8 Differentiated Instruction Strategies
A.9 Anyone Can Draw
A.10 Yoga in the Classroom for Elementary
A.11 Adventures in Social Emotional Learning
A.12 Power of Ten
A.13 Aboriginal History: Blanket Project
A.14 Warm Up/Cool Down Activities
A.15 Guitar for Beginners #1
A.16 Gymnastics Fun
A.17 Math/Logic Puzzles in the Foundations Stream
Session B
11:15am - 1:30pm
B.1 Can I Quote You?
B.2 There’s More to it Than Money
B.3 Self-Directed IEPs & Best Practice in High School Transitions
B.4 Intra-District Collaboration Facilitator Training
B.5 Do Your Students Struggle to Pronounce French?
B.6 Picasso Style Self-Portrait
B.7 Practically Perfect Poetry
B.8 Differentiated Instruction Strategies
B.9 Anyone Can Paint with Watercolours
B.10 Yoga in the Classroom for Teens
B.11 Adventures in Social Emotional Learning
B.12 Power of Ten
B.13 Aboriginal History: Blanket Project
B.14 Warm Up/Cool Down Activities
B.15 Guitar for Beginners #2
B.16 Gymnastics Fun!
B.17 Create a Perfect Rhombus
B.18 The Why and How of Art Education
B.19 Teachers and Unionism: History from the Bottom Up
B.20 Fun with Liquid Nitrogen
B.21 Guided Daily 5 Math
Session C
8:30am - 1:30pm
C.1 Outdoor Education for Schools
C.2 The 5 W’s of the Blue Heron Reserve and More Inspired Environmental Education
C.3 Assertive Communication
C.4 Classroom Management
C.5 Dealing With Stress in the Workplace
C.6 Genius Hour in the Primary Classroom
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TLC Conference
Session A 8:30 - 10:45am
A.1
Reggio Emilia Inspired Learning
Presenter: Jan Miller-Fox, Passionate Journeys Consulting
Reggio Emilia inspired approaches that can be successfully implemented in the 21st century classroom. How to facilitate
inquiry based projects that are connected to curriculum and initiated by children’s interests.
Target Audience: K-6
A.2
Bully Back Off
Presenter: Steve Andrews, Bully Back Off Canada
This is a fun and interactive session, geared towards teachers and others working with children/youth. It will allow
participants to learn the strategies necessary to teach anti-bullying skills to the children and youth they work with. Let’s put an
end to bullying!
Target Audience: K-12 Educators
A.3
Integrating Technology and Curriculum
Presenter: Kristin Sward & Scott Gregory , SD#33
Using Technology to complete projects requires a huge time commitment. During this workshop you will see examples of
how to design projects that meet learning outcomes in several curricular areas…even health and career education... with iPads/
iPods, digital cameras, Smart Boards (Comic Life, iMovie, iTunes and various apps).
Target Audience: Elementary
A.4
Intra-District Collab Facilitator Training
Presenter: BCTF
Do you like to listen? Do you have a burning question? This is your chance to plan your “dream” topic for After-School
Collaboration by training to become an Intra-District After School Collaboration Facilitator.
Target Audience: Teachers new to facilitator training
A.5
Do Your Students Struggle To Pronounce French?
Presenter: Myriam LeMay, York House School
Come and take part in an interactive and dynamic workshop that presents a non-intimidating approach to the “Art and Science”
of phonetic correction. You will gain knowledge of how to identify and address the various challenges your students face in
terms of French pronunciation. Using practical materials and effective strategies, Myriam will teach you various ways to
correct your students and bring them to self-correction. Your students deserve it – and your ears do too!
Target Audience: Core French or French Immersion Teachers
A.6
Techniques for Painting Fur and Feathers
Presenter: Pat Gerlach, Retired Chilliwack Teacher
Using basic painting skills, learn how to paint fur and feathers in a realistic style. This class uses acrylic paints and special
brushes to create various effects. Material Fee: $10.00 For CTA members the fee can be deducted from ProD funds - see
registration page. For CUPE members and others the fee must be pre-paid with the registration form (cheque payable to: CTA)
Target Audience: Grade 7-12
A.7
Show! Don’t Tell – A Writing Workshop
Presenter: Bryan Gidinski, Lost Boys Consulting
This interactive workshop focuses on encouraging students to write meaningful, interesting stories, and to participate in the
writing process. Some concepts that will be covered are creating images as a writer, components of a story, developing
characters, using meaningful details, creating suspense and writing in an active voice.
A.8
Differentiated Instruction Strategies
Presenter: Gary Anaka, Brain Health/Wellness Educator
Do you want to know how to captivate and actively involve students in the process of learning? Learn how to effectively
differentiate your teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students in today’s classrooms. Discover positive practical
strategies that move away from paper and pencil approaches and offer student multiple options for learning.
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A.9
Anyone Can Draw
Presenter: Stephan Baker, Anyone Can Draw
This workshop is for anyone who feels that they cannot draw. It will give confidence to teachers that they can indeed draw and
pass that skill on to their students. Material Fee: $20.00 For CTA members the fee can be deducted from ProD funds - see
registration page. For CUPE members and others the fee must be pre-paid with the registration form (cheque payable to: CTA)
Target Audience: Primary
A.10 Yoga in the Classroom For Elementary
Presenter: Laurea Palmantier, InnerVision Yoga
Learn simple and fun ways to introduce yoga into your classroom. Yoga postures and breath work can help to promote focus,
concentration, body awareness, self-regulation, and confidence. The benefits are countless and the results can be amazing!
Target Audience: Grade K- 6
A.11 Adventures in Social Emotional Learning
Presenter: Sheldon Franken, Delta School District
This workshop will explore how adventure-based games and activities can be used to enhance social emotion learning. Come
ready to be active, participate, and engage in a variety of adventure activities.
A.12 Power of Ten
Presenter: Trevor Caulkins, Power of Ten Educational Consultant
Do your students struggle with numeracy skills? Use the Power of Ten to get through to your students. This intermediate
session will focus on teaching decimals, fractions and percent over time, as well as multi-digit operations and problem posing.
This workshop will include new techniques for the dreaded long division.
Target Audience: Intermediate
A.13 Aboriginal History: Blanket Project
Presenter: Peggy Janicki, SD#34
Through the use of storytelling participants will learn the history of the Indigenous People of Canada. The exercise uses
blankets to represent the lands of what is now called Canada. Participants represent the First Peoples; when they move onto the
blankets, they are taken back in time to the arrival of the Europeans. The Narrator and a European (or two) work with the
participants to read a script while the exercise goes through the history of treaty-making, colonization and resistance that
resulted in the nation we today call Canada. Participants will receive a scripted 55 minute lessons at the end of the session.
A.14 Warm Up/Cool Down Activities
Presenter: Jared Kope, Pacific Sport
Running Laps is so 1999! Come and learn some engaging and purposeful warm up and cool down activities to incorporate
into your lesson plan. Keeping aligned with the Canadian Sport for Life Framework, this practical workshop will provide
teachers the opportunity to experience and create new activities.
A.15 Guitar for Beginners #1
Presenter: David Guertsen, SD#33
This session is designed for participants who have little guitar experience. David will teach the basics of guitar through hands
on experiences and by the end of this session, you will be able to play several songs. Special Information: Participants to
bring own guitar.
Target Audience: All
A.16 Gymnastics Fun
Presenters: Natasha Chappell &Emily Ross, Fraser Valley Rhythmic Gymnastics
Can gymnastics be taught and benefit your students with using only minimal equipment? Come and see how! Canada Sport
for Life describes “…mastering fundamental movement skills… as the most important step toward developing physical
literacy”. The Fundamental Movement Patterns of gymnastics will be introduced.
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A.17 Math/Logic Puzzles in the Foundations Stream
Presenter: Susan Milner, UFV
This hands-on workshop is designed for teachers of Foundations of Mathematics 11 & 12, although everyone is welcome to
come join the fun! The math/logic puzzles are appropriate and accessible to high school students in any grade.
Target Audience: Grade 11 & 12 Educators
Session B 11:15am - 1:30pm
B.1
Can I Quote You?
Presenter: Gordon Powell, Richmond School District
Addressing plagiarism in a Remix Culture: What does Remix Culture and Social Media do to notions of ownership? How
can we reduce plagiarism? Find out how cloud based citation tools can support a culture of academic integrity. We will also
explore fix-up strategies for classroom assignments.
B.2
There’s More to it Than Money
Presenter: Al Cornes, Retired Teachers Association
This workshop covers the non-financial aspects of retirement planning. Participants are provided with a self-assessment tool
for use in the workshop and are given the opportunity to start work on their own action plan.
Target Audience: All Teachers
B.3
Self-Directed IEPs and Best Practice in High School Transitions
Presenter: TBA (CBI Consultants, Ltd.)
Have you heard about Dr. Paul Mallette and his 30 years of experience supporting individuals with complex support needs
with inclusive practices? If not…come and learn about this demonstration of research in practice from the five school
districts’ case studies and testimonials. Specifically, how Self-Directed IEPs and inclusive paid work in high school are
predictors of successful post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities.
Target Audience: Grade 10 Planning, High School RTI teams, Secondary Transition
B.4
Intra-District Collaboration Facilitator Training
Presenter: BCTF
Already a trained facilitator? Come and get some tips and ideas for planning for a group for next year.
Target Audience: Teachers who have previously taken facilitator training
B.5
Do Your Students Struggle To Pronounce French?
Presenter: Myriam LeMay, York House School
Come and take part in an interactive and dynamic workshop that presents a non-intimidating approach to the “Art and
Science” of phonetic correction. You will gain knowledge of how to identify and address the various challenges your
students face in terms of French pronunciation. Using practical materials and effective strategies, Myriam will teach you
various ways to correct your students and bring them to self-correction. Your students deserve it – and your ears do too!
Target Audience: Core French or French Immersion Teachers
B.6
Picasso Style Self-Portrait
Presenter: Pat Gerlach, Retired Chilliwack Teacher
Using Picasso’s abstract style and acrylic paints, have fun creating a self-portrait you will be proud of.
Material Fee: $10.00 For CTA members the fee can be deducted from ProD funds - see registration page. For CUPE
members and others the fee must be pre-paid with the registration form (cheque payable to: CTA).
B.7
Practically Perfect Poetry
Presenter: Bryan Gidinski, Lost Boys Consulting
Frustrated with some of the formulaic approaches to poetry? Finding student poems uninspired and lacking creativity?
Bryan will share strategies to brainstorm language and content for poetry and then engage students in finding the appropriate
form and structure to best showcase their vision.
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B.8 Differentiated Instruction Strategies
Presenter: Gary Anaka, Brain Health/Wellness Educator
Do you want to know how to captivate and actively involve students in the process of learning? Learn how to effectively
differentiate your teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students in today’s classrooms. Discover positive practical
strategies that move away from paper and pencil approaches and offer student multiple options for learning.
B.9
Anyone Can Paint with Watercolours
Presenter: Stephan Baker, Anyone Can Draw
This workshop shows participants how to use watercolours and pastels in the classroom and provides teachers with useful
tips to help students create successful results. There will be several lesson ideas suggested for K - 6. Material Fee: $25.00
For CTA members the fee can be deducted from ProD funds - see registration page. For CUPE members and others the fee
must be pre-paid with the registration form (cheque payable to: CTA).
B.10 Yoga in the Classroom For Teens
Presenter: Laurea Palmantier, InnerVision Yoga
Learn simple and fun ways to introduce yoga into your classroom. Yoga postures and breathwork can help to promote
focus, concentration, body awareness, self-regulation, and confidence. The benefits are countless and the results can be
amazing!
B.11 Adventures in Social Emotional Learning
Presenter: Sheldon Franken, Delta School District
This workshop will explore how adventure-based games and activities can be used to enhance social emotion learning.
Come ready to be active, participate, and engage in a variety of adventure activities.
Target Audience: Grade K-6
B.12 Power of Ten
Presenter: Trevor Caulkins, Power of Ten Educational Consultant
Learning basic facts can be boring, boring, boring. Use the Power of Ten to get through to your students. This primary
session will focus on using games to teach basic facts, as well as translate into multi-digit operations.
B.13 Aboriginal History: Blanket Project
Presenter: Peggy Janicki, SD#34
Through the use of storytelling participants will learn the history of the Indigenous People of Canada. The exercise uses
blankets to represent the lands of what is now called Canada. Participants represent the First Peoples; when they move onto
the blankets, they are taken back in time to the arrival of the Europeans. The Narrator and a European (or two) work with
the participants to read a script while the exercise goes through the history of treaty-making, colonization and resistance
that resulted in the nation we today call Canada. Participants will receive a scripted 55 minute lessons at the end of the
session.
B.14 Warm Up/Cool Down Activities
Presenter: Jared Kope, Pacific Sport
Running Laps is so 1999! Come and learn some engaging and purposeful warm up and cool down activities to incorporate
into your lesson plan. Keeping aligned with the Canadian Sport for Life Framework, this practical workshop will provide
teachers the opportunity to experience and create new activities.
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B.15 Guitar for Beginners #2
Presenter: David Guertsen, School District #33
This is a continuation of the morning session or for anyone who has completed the February 22nd session with David. This
session is designed for participants who have little guitar experience. David will teach the basics of guitar through hands on
experiences. By the end of this session, you will be able to play several songs. Special Information: Participants will need
to bring their own guitar.
B.16 Gymnastics Fun
Presenters: Natasha Chappell & Emily Ross, Fraser Valley Rhythmic Gymnastics
Can gymnastics be taught and benefit your students with using only minimal equipment? Come and see how! Canada Sport
for Life describes “…mastering fundamental movement skills… as the most important step toward developing physical
literacy”. The Fundamental Movement Patterns of gymnastics will be introduced.
B.17 Create a Perfect Rhombus
Presenter: Susan Milner, UFV
An introduction to classic geometric constructions this hands-on workshop is for anyone who would like to experience
geometry, rather than just look at it. We’ll explore basic construction techniques that can be easily taught to students from
grades 4 to 12. My students and I have found that learning to use a compass and straight-edge has changed the way we think
about geometrical relationships. See if it makes a difference for you - come release your inner Euclid!
B.18 The Why and How of Art Education
Presenter: Darlene Kee, Chwk Community Arts Council
Learn how to inspire your students’ innate creativity! This workshop will address why art making is valuable and how to
effectively teach art. Take away a tool box of ideas and resources and have fun making your own art! Material Fee: $5.00
For CTA members the fee can be deducted from ProD funds - see registration page. For CUPE members and others the fee
must be pre-paid with the registration form (cheque payable to: CTA).
B.19 Teachers and Unionism: History from the Bottom Up
Presenter: John-Henry Harter, SFU
History has traditionally followed ‘The Great Man Theory’ by teaching political leaders, policy makers and generals as the
key figures in the story of nations. This workshop will examine ways to teach the history of how workers, revolutionaries
and rebels are the historical actors who built our societies.
B.20
Fun with Liquid Nitrogen
Presenters: Justin Moore & Gail Garcia, SD#33
Science can be fun! Join Justin and Gail in exploring ideas on using N2 in your class. You will be making connections to
curriculum, playing with food (molecular gastronomy) and even blowing things.
B.21 Guided Daily 5 Math
Presenter: Lynn Hillton, SD33
Are you interested in creating a framework for numeracy that engages students in independent, meaningful practice?
Instructional components include: Classroom environment of numeracy, math warmups/calendar, whole-class instruction,
guided small group and individual instruction, and independent practice.
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Session C 8:30am - 1:30pm
C.1
Outdoor Ed for Schools
Presenter: Tracy Dobbs, Stillwood Camp
We have a fresh, new outdoor education program to present that will excite all ages of school children. This workshop will
explain the program as well as offer hands on experience at various outdoors activities such as climbing walls and zip-lines.
Lunch will be provided.
Special Information: Meet at Stillwood (Cultus Lake area) or arrange your own carpool; bring gumboots!
C.2
The 5 W’s of the Blue Heron Reserve and WildBC
Presenters: BHR Staff Vanessa Lee (WildBC, EEPSA) & On Site Facilitator Donna Boucher (EEPSA, SD#33)
Are you new to the “hands on” curricular gems of the Blue Heron Reserve? Come experience the outdoors and see
how your students can develop connections to nature through the “outdoor classroom”. Teachers will explore
practical teaching tools including the Get Outdoors Teacher Resource Guide.
Special Information: Meet at the Blue Heron Reserve - Please bring your own bagged lunch, as the lunch break will
be between 10:45 and 11:45 with the session ending at 2:00pm.
Material Fee: $20.00 For CTA members the fee can be deducted from ProD funds - see registration page. For CUPE
members and others the fee must be pre-paid with the registration form (cheque payable to: CTA).
C.3
Assertive Communication
Presenter: BCTF
This workshop teaches the key principles of communication that allow people to stand up for themselves in a positive and
direct manner. It will develop a better understanding of the differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive
communication styles and develop skills through a variety of exercises, role playing, and practice.
C.4
Classroom Management
Presenter: Paddy McCallum, SD#46
This workshop provides a framework for creating a classroom management plan that includes preventing problems, taking
action when problems arise and intervening with individual students. Teachers can create a management plan that is based on
positive behavior support, but is adaptable to many strategies and teaching styles.
C.5
Dealing With Stress in the Workplace
Presenter: BCTF
Are you feeling stressed out? This workshop examines ways to cope with stress and the unpredictability of life especially for
those in the teaching profession. We will look at the emotional and physical reactions to stress, how to identify specific
sources of stress, ways of problem solving as well as general ways of relieving stress.
C.6
Genius Hour in the Primary Classroom
Presenters: Tracy Cramer, SD#35 & Danielle Bennett, SD#33
Genius Hour is a movement that allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom. It
provides students a choice in what they learn. Learn how you can implement Genius Hour in the primary classroom.
Target Audience: Grade K-3 Educators
• Sign up for your local specialist association at the table in the common area
and be sure to visit the Presenter Vendor Tables before you leave!
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Register by 1. FAX or 2. EMAIL: You will receive confirmation by return fax or email!
1. REGISTER BY FAX - Fax this form to the CTA Office 604-792-9389
Name: _________________________________________________
School/Site _____________________________________________
Circle One: CTA
CUPE
CPVPA
Out of District ______ (see below)
Please indicate your preference by filling in the appropriate session numbers:
Your 1st choice
A ___________and B ___________ or C ___________
Your 2nd choice
A ___________and B ___________ or C ___________
For teachers attending Sessions A.6, A.9, B.6, B.9, B.18 and C.2
If cost is to be deducted from ProD Funds, please sign ______________________________
Vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives will be offered at the break!
2. REGISTER BY EMAIL - chwkmonica@shawcable.com
List your name, school/site and your 1st and 2nd session choices in your email.
Program available at: www.chilliwackteachers.com
Registration Deadline: April 20, 2015
FOR OUT OF DISTRICT: Registration Cost $60.00
Please submit payment by cheque when sending in registration form to CTA Office:
203- 45970 Airport Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 1A2
Name:
______________________________________________________
Fax or Email ______________________________________________________
You will receive confirmation by fax or email!
For office use: receipt sent _____
Thank you for your interest in our conference!
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Middle School Conference
Empowering
Diversity in Learning
Implementing Best Practice
A long time ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development) Faculty member, Virginia Rojas, PhD, conducts
professional training on effective programs and strategies for
English language learners from preschool through grade 12
for ESL and classroom teachers alike. Using the Understanding by Design framework, Rojas works with teachers to design
high-challenge, high-support learning experiences to simultaneously strengthen English language proficiency and academic
achievement. She provides professional development training, job-embedded coaching and demonstration lessons, and
linguistic audits of ESL or bilingual. See our website for more
information about Virginia Rojas, PhD.
Friday, May 8th
Colleen & Gordie Howe Middle School
3174 Clearbrook Rd 604.859.8700
Registration and Information at
middleschooleducators.com
For more information contact:
Registration Questions: Susan Green at 604.859.4891 local 1233 or susan_green@sd34.bc.ca
Conference Details: Ryan Colbert, Principal C & G Howe Middle School or ryan_colbert@sd34.bc.ca
sd34.bc.ca
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MyEducationBC Implementation Plan
Implementation of MyEducation BC in SD 33 will use a staggered approach beginning with core
functions such as demographics, attendance, special education and gradebook. During the
2014/15 school year, we will transition 2 elementary schools and the alternate sites (Chance,
Sto:lo, and Ed Centre - type3) between September and December, with the 2 elementary schools
and a K-9 school going through a staggered implementation between January and March 2015.
DL and CE schools will also be implemented effective January 2015. In cohort 5 the
implementation of Bernard, Sardis, Promontory, East Chilliwack and Cheam Elementary school
occurred.
Timeline:
Cohort 1 (September 2014) – Evans, Central Elementary, Ed Centre, CHANCE/STO:LO
Cohort 2 (October 2014) – No Schools
Cohort 3 (December 2014) – DL, CE and RTCS
Cohort 4 (February 2015) – Vedder, Tyson
Cohort 5 – (March 2015) – Sardis, Promontory, Bernard, ECE and Cheam
Cohort 6 – (July - September 2015) – Remaining Schools
Information to MyEducationBC Schools:
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Cohort 5 conversions completed successfully and the team will now be working on
post-conversion setup tasks with Bernard, Sardis, Promontory, East Chilliwack and
Cheam Elementary School.
The Address View may make it appear that student addresses have been changed,
however it is only the view that is different. This is one of the configuration changes
scheduled to be implemented.
Rosedale Middle will begin the process of building their timetable for the 2015/16
school year.
During the conversion (all conversions) some student program end dates were not
converted. To assist schools with making manual corrections to this data more
effectively, we have created a mass-updatable field Update:
The Year Of Graduation (YOG) for all StrongStart students with a grade of EL is 2032.
This date was used because of the age range (0-5) for StrongStart Centre students. It
represents the lowest age and will need to be updated before End of Year Rollover. We
will be making this change on schools’ behalf in the near future.
We are looking at loading January 2015 exam results into MyEducationBC Thursday,
April 9 and Friday, April 10.
MyEducationBC Implementation Information
BCeSIS Services Terminated – March 31, 2016
MyEducationBC Implementation Information
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Pour la version française, cliquez ici. Calling all schools! Are you ready for #EarthDay2015?
Dow nload your Ear th Day Toolk it Her e!
Celebrate with events and activities where your school community can:
1.
Show your suppor t: Sign the Earth Flag headed to the 2015 United Nations
Climate Change Conference in Paris that will demonstrate Canada’s support for
mitigating climate change.
2.
P ledge: Engage students by taking the pledge that children recited in 1992 when
they signed the original Earth Flag or develop your own Earth Day pledge.
3.
Act: Choose a clean commute or an active and sustainable transportation option
for Earth Day 2015 and every day until May 22.
4.
Shar e: Take a picture or video of your school celebrating Earth Day or making the
pledge. Use the hashtags # EcoK ids and # Ear thDay2015 to share via Twitter,
Instagram and Facebook. Check out our great school-wide campaign ideas, fresh learning activities, useful resources and
step-by-step instructions to help your school join others from across Canada as they celebrate and
take action on # Ear thDay2015!
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* Thursday April 16 2015 THE STORIES OF STO:LO –
A COMMUNITY CONCERT
GW Graham Theatre Doors: 5:30 pm Show: 6 – 8:30 pm Seats are limited. Contact GW Graham at 604.847.0772 to confirm attendance. Capacity: 350 patrons Chilliwack Secondary’s
Annual
Grad Dinner Auction
Silent & Live Auction with Fred Andersen
April 23, 2015
All proceeds
Silent Auction 5:00pm
benefit the
Dinner 6:00pm
CSS Grads of 2015 Live Auction 7:30pm
$15
Tickets available on the
school fees website or in the
office. Call 604-795-7295 for
more information.
Visit our website:
css.sd33.bc.ca
South Hill Designs
The 2015 GRAD class at Chilliwack Secondary is doing a
fundraiser with South Hill Designs jewelry. Orders will be
collected every Thursday (excluding during Spring Break) until
May 9th when the last order will be made.
*
The ideas to create your own look are endless, whether you
are looking for a gift, have a hobby, or are graduating, etc.
Costumers first pick the locket they like; each locket comes
with a basic 18” chain. Then you can choose screens or coins,
charms, and droplets. Additional chains in varying lengths
can be purchased if a longer one is preferred.
March 18th, 2015 to May 9th, 2015
Chilliwack Secondary School
QUESTIONS to lynnette_earle@sd33.bc.ca
[http://css.sd33.bc.ca/grad]
CSS
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You must be 18 years old
to test drive a car
The Grads earn $20 per
test drive!
Ford is NOT trying to sell
you a car—they ARE supporting a local school!
WHEN
May 9th, 2015
8am - 3pm
WHERE
Chilliwack Secondary School
SPONSORS
Chilliwack Ford
46363 Yale Rd., Chilliwack, BC V2P 2P8
FEATURING
• South Hill Jewelry Designs • Girls Rugby Bottle Drive •
• Cheerleaders Hot Dog Stand • African Club Cafe •
CSS.SD33.BC.CA
BENEFITING
The 2015 Grad Class
The African Relief Club
The Storm Cheerleaders
The Girls Rugby Team
Registration now ONLINE
www.chilliwackgiants.com
Returning players - March 15-31
New players - April 1-14
If you need assistance or have questions, face to face
registration will also be available at Townsend Park Team Room.
Returning players
New players
March 28
April 11
10:00 - 11:00
10:00 - 11:00
Divisions
FLAG - 2008-2010
Atom - 2006-2007
PeeWee - 2004-2005
Jr. Bantam - 2002-2003
Bantam - 2000-2001
Midget - 1997-1999
Cheer - 1997-2010
$60
$200
$220
$230
$250
$300
$100
Registration after April 14 subject to $40.00 surcharge.
Contact Information:
Sherry Conteh: sherryconteh@yahoo.ca
Julie Both: roxymamma_2007@hotmail.com
www.chilliwackgiants.com
up to $10,000 yearly
in scholarships
*Streaming Live Online
*A yearly raffle
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM
2015 GOLF SEASON
Attention: Golf Team Coaches and Administration
Chilliwack & Abbotsford School Districts
Chilliwack Golf Club is once again looking forward to hosting weekly Fraser Valley high school golf team practices and matches.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 2:30pm and
4:00pm have been allocated for high school golf starting in March and
running though to the middle of May.
The cost per player is $20.00 (tax included) and is payable on the day of
play in the Pro Shop. Current Chilliwack Golf Club members will not be
charged the $20. Practice balls are included in the daily fee.
Tee times must be set up in advance by contacting Bryan Ewart through
email. Allocation of tee times will be on a first come, first serve basis.
Please ask your golf team members to consider a Junior Membership at
Chilliwack Golf. $400 for unlimited golf through Dec 31st. Flyer is attached. Membership includes unlimited use of the practice facility.
CONTACT: Bryan Ewart, General Manager | bryan@chilliwackgolf.com
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Contact Bryan Ewart by email to set up your practice and match dates
Price includes applicable tax and gratuity
Open to the Public 7 days a week
41894 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC, V2R-4J3 | 604.823.6521
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP AT CHILLIWACK GOLF CLUB
$400 Full Season
Top 5 Reasons for Kids to Start
Playing Golf at a Young Age:
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It’s SAFE (no injuries like in hockey or other contact sports)
Fundamental motor & sport skills
Kids are entertained for 4+ hours a day (reasonable prices)
Character, values & life skills
Most importantly create a love for the game!
Sign Up Today!
www.chilliwackgolf.com What Chilliwack Golf Club Juniors are Saying….
It is FUN! I can play with my friends and make new friends! It’s easy to fit in! It
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makes me feel good when I hit a good shot! I like learning new things!
Junior Golf Day:
Every Tuesday Afternoon!
Juniors are encouraged to take part in our Junior Day where a 45-minute
pre-game lesson is provided by our certified C.P.G.A. Instructor, Colin
McIntosh. Following the lesson our instructors compete with the kids in a 9
-hole format that encourages sportsmanship and camaraderie!
Corks and Canvas
Looking for a unique way to uncork
your creativity? Come join us in an
evening full of artsy fun with friends
as we create and sample wine. Local
artist, Pat Gerlach, will lead you
step by step through the process
of unleashing your inner Van Gogh.
Paint, canvas, brushes and wine are
provided. Every skill level welcome.
Ages: Adult
Thurs, June 4, 7 - 9pm
Cost: $29 *members save 10%
Painting in Soft Pastels
In this creative and fun class artist Pat
Gerlach will offer the basic knowledge
needed to create realistic pastel
painting of a fox. Along with some
dry pastel basics, we will focus on the
rendering of specific textures like fur
and discussing things like drawing
realistic eyes, choosing and layering
colours, as well as touching on some
aspects of animal anatomy. Every skill
level welcome.
Ages: 13-Adult
Sat, June 6, 10am - 12pm
Hanging Art Decor
Hanging mobile art isn’t only for the
nursery. Join artist Steph Brubaker as
she guides you to create a fun, original
and whimsical art pieces for your
home or patio.
Ages: 7-Adult
Sat, June 13, 10am - 12pm
Wonderful class- learned so much! Would
definitely take another workshop from Pat.
– Sharon L. Blythe
Get “Saucy” with Mike Pt. 2;
Bechamel Sauce
In this five part monthly series Red
Seal Chef Mike Slanzi will demonstrate
the basic “mother” sauces and the
dishes that they complement. For
the second class in the series we
explore the Bechamel sauce to create
such delicious sauces as Alfredo,
Mornay, Cheese and Soubise. Then
Chef Mike will create the meals they
go with and you get to enjoy a taste
of each; Bechamel Sauce topped
Moussaka, Alfredo, Mornay and
Cheese Fettuccine and creamy Chicken
Soubise.
Ages: 13-Adult
Tues, June 16, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Abstract Painting
Using shapes, forms, colours, and
textures artist Darlene Kee will guide
you through the world of abstract art
where you will learn how to express
your creative spark.
Ages: 7-12
Thursdays, June 18 & 25, 3:30-5pm
Creative CharactersCoasters or Magnets
Join Cathy Angus-Healey in this
fun painting class where you will
be creating a set of 4 coasters or
magnets with the colorful and playful
characters of Cathy’s art style that she
is known for. All skill levels welcome.
Ages: 13-Adult
Sat, June 20, 10am-12pm
Images in brochure may not match the art created in the
corresponding class. Every artist is individual.
May-June
READY, SET, CREATE!
home of the
2015
Classes
#20 5725 Vedder Rd. Chilliwack, BC V2R 3N4
604.769.ARTS (2787)
office@chilliwackartscouncil.com
chilliwackartscouncil.com
CLASSES WORKSHOPS PARTIES
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE
HOW TO REGISTER:
In person: visit our office #20 5725 Vedder Rd. Open Monday to
Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am-4pm
Phone: Visa and MasterCard holders can register by phone. Call
604-769-ARTS (2787) during our office hours.
Online: chilliwackartscouncil.com
REFUND/ CANCELLATION POLICY:
Refunds are issued for cancelled courses, or withdrawal from
the course due to illness or injury, as certified by a doctor.
Refunds will not be made under any other circumsance, nor will
credit be issued. There is no refund on membership purchases.
*MEMBERSHIP SAVES YOU MONEY!
Individual ($15) and Family ($25) members receive 10% off
classes. Membership is valid for one year from the purchase
date. For more info, and a list of all the great benefits
Chilliwack Community Arts Council members receive, visit:
chilliwackartscouncil.com/membership
we acknowledge the financial support of the
#20 5725 Vedder Rd.
Chilliwack, BC V2R 3N4
604.769.ARTS (2787)
office@chilliwackartscouncil.com
chilliwackartscouncil.com
Cr-After School Drop-In
Use your imagination to create and
explore arts and craft projects at your
own pace in this supervised weekly
after school drop in workshop.
Ages: 7-12
Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30pm
(excluding holidays)
Cost $5 per class *members save 10%
Crafty Kids
Tuesday mornings join us for some
crafty and sensory play to help
develop fine motor skills with
instructor Stephanie. Caregivers can
enjoy some free time, or stay and
join in. Drop in available, but preregistration is recommended.
Ages: 3-6
Tuesdays, 9 - 10am
Cost: $5 per class *members save 10%
Story Time Art
Each Thursday we will create a
children’s literary inspired art project,
followed by a reading of the featured
story with instructor Lisa Braun.
Caregivers can enjoy some free time,
or stay and join in. Drop in available,
but pre-registration is recommended.
Ages: 3-6
Thursdays, 10 - 11am
Primary Colours
Every Friday afternoon with instructor
Lisa Braun students will learn about
famous artists, styles & periods in
art history and then create their own
master piece based on the style of the
Masters! Pre-registration required.
Ages: 5-8
Fridays, 3:30-5pm
Corks and Canvas
Looking for a unique way to uncork
your creativity? Come join us in an
evening full of artsy fun with friends
as we create and sample wine. Local
artist, Pat Gerlach, will lead you
step by step through the process
of unleashing your inner Van Gogh.
Paint, canvas, brushes and wine are
provided.Every skill level welcome.
Ages: Adult
Thurs, May 7, 7-9pm
Summer Door Wreath
Who says wreaths are only for winter.
In this class instructor Steph Brubaker
will guide you to create a bright custom
wreath that will leave you and your front
door the envy of the neighborhood.
Ages: 13-Adult
Sat, May 9, 10am-12pm
Funky Mirrors
Want to make a fun, funky but
functional piece of art for your
home? Using a mirror frame as the
canvas artist Cathy Angus-Healey will
guide to design and paint characters
creating a whimsical and useful art
piece. Any skill level welcome.
Ages: 13-Adult
Wed, May 13, 7-9pm
This was my first class and will for sure
take some more! Thank you.
–Bev Vandenbrink
Get “Saucy” with Mike Pt. 1;
Hollandaise Sauce
In this five part monthly series Red
Seal Chef Mike Slanzi will demonstrate
the basic “mother” sauces and the
dishes that they complement. In the
first class in the series we start our
mother sauce recipes with a classic
Hollandaise sauce from this we can
get many other decadent sauces
including Béarnaise, Choron, and
even a sweeter side of things with
a mousseline. Then Chef Mike will
create the meals they go with and
you get to enjoy a taste of each;
Hollandaise sauce on Eggs Benedict.
Béarnaise served with Chicken
Oscar. Choron on Grilled Steak and
Mousseline topped Crepes.
Ages: 13-Adult
Tues, May 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Perspective Drawing
In these 3 classes you will explore
one point and two point perspective
drawing. Starting with using your
name as the first subject, instructor
Darlene Kee will then move
onto drawing room interiors and
cityscapes.
Ages: 7-12
Thursdays, May 21-June 4, 3:30-5pm
Paint Your Pet for Adults
Cats, dogs, budgies, snake, llama or
a goldfish-whatever your pet is bring
a photo head-shot and instructor Pat
Gerlach will walk you through turning
your ordinary photo into a colorful
recreation of your pet on canvas. This
is a fun interactive class for any skill
level.
Ages:13-Adult
Sat, May 23, 10am - 12:30pm
Art Journaling
Back by popular demand, artist Steph
Brubaker takes students on an artistic
journey of journaling through art. Art
journaling is a fun and creative way
to document your days, practice new
art techniques or just plain doodle.
This series begins with masking
and layering techniques to make
the covers of an art journal. Each
subsequent week will bring a new
approach to art and expression.
Ages: 7-12
Tuesdays, May 26-June 9
3:30 - 5pm
Cost $55 *members save 10%
Drawing with Pen and Ink
Join artist Pat Gerlach in a fun and
creative drawing class using pen and
ink. A few of the drawing techniques
covered in this class; hatching, cross
contour, cross hatching, random lines
and stippling. For any skill level.
Ages: 13-Adult
Wed, May 27, 6:30-8pm
Image Transfer on Canvas
Transferring images to canvas can
be a tricky project but in this class
instructor Steph Brubaker will share her
knowledge and experience about the
proper mediums, tools, techniques and
tricks used to create a successful image
transfer to canvas.
Ages: 13-Adult
Sat, May 30, 10am-12pm
FLIP BROCHURE OVER FOR
MORE GREAT CLASSES!
Spring, 2015
To all teachers:
Re: Participation of S.D. 33 Chilliwack in
Wounded Warriors Weekend 2015
July 31st, August 1st & 2nd
With the approval of S.D. 33 Chilliwack, the Wounded Warriors Committee is inviting students to
welcome Wounded Veterans of Afghanistan and First Responders to our community. As school
liaison, it is my responsibility to enlist your help in conducting an activity that will show the
selected “warriors” that we do care.
The children would participate in activities such as letter writing and making placemats,
banners, posters, and centrepieces that send messages of welcome, encouragement, love,
support and thanks. Veterans often take these home with them.
I am sure you all know about the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). We do not wish to
create a lot of work for you or take up too much instructional time. Therefore we have written
up a sample lesson plan for one idea which can be simply a framework for other ideas
generated by your students. We have tried to relate the activity to learning outcomes in the
Social Studies and Art curriculum.
Hopefully, student projects would be completed by May 31st or sooner, if possible.
Arrangements can be made for us to pick them up.
Your participation in this activity would be much appreciated.
It may be possible to have a guest speaker for an assembly and/or a brief power point
presentation about the Wounded Warriors Weekend.
I can be reached on my cell phone at 604-807-3520 or by email at lawilson33@yahoo.ca.
Sincerely,
Lois Wilson, School Liaison
Wounded Warriors Weekend Committee 2015
Lesson Name or Number: Placemat Activity
Rationale: This lesson will teach students the importance of protecting our rights and freedoms and caring for the citizens
who protect them.
Prescribed Learning Outcome(s): Governance - rights and responsibilities and the well-being of the community
Instructional Objective(s): Students will be able to create artwork that expresses appreciation for the efforts of our
Veterans and First Responders
Preparation:
Teacher
Students
- prepare chosen medium (pastel, watercolour,
crayons, felts, etc.) and place at stations
- 11 1/2” x 14” white paper - one for each student
- place students in groups of four or five as chosen by the
teacher
- each group will have chosen medium at their station
Lesson Activities:
Teacher Activities
Student Activities
Introduction (anticipatory set): Teacher explains that Students will be in their group listening to the
there are some very special visitors coming to
teacher
Chilliwack and we need to welcome them to
Chilliwack and thank them for their service. It
would make them feel very happy to have a
placemat made by you. The guests will be using the Students will be generating ideas.
placemats you make and take them home with them
as a reminder that people care. Show students a
sample placemat-(teacher choice of picture, letter,
poem)
Brainstorm ideas as a class. Make a web or list.
Show students criteria for placemat.
Students make their placemats.
Body: Hand out the materials. Students write their
first name and initial of their last name in the
bottom right hand corner along with their age, grade
and school (at the discretion of the teacher).
Teacher circulates classroom offering suggestions,
ideas, compliments, or help. Teacher may hold up
Students will think about the question and offer
one or two examples of good work.
their thoughts.
Closure: How does it make you feel to know that
you helped someone else?
Time
7 min.
30 mn
3 min
Assessment and Evaluation: Use Rubric
Materials and Resources: (including organizational and/or behavioural management strategies). Art supplies, paper,
laminating if possible. Behaviour strategies: teacher chooses groups, pairs strong students with weak students.
Adaptations: For special needs students, the teacher can do the writing, provide pictures to colour and paste onto the
placemat, or cut out relevant pictures from magazines to make a collage.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may start within three months of a
traumatic event, but sometimes symptoms may not appear until years after the
event.
Untreated psychological disorders like PTSD can wreak havoc on individuals’ and
families’ lives.
Sometimes symptoms appear seemingly out of the blue. ... While everyone
experiences PTSD differently, there are three main types of symptoms: • Reexperiencing the traumatic event • Avoiding reminders of the trauma • Increased
anxiety and emotional arousal
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered when
a person witnesses a psychologically traumatic event, such as war, a natural
disaster, or any situation that invokes feelings of helplessness or intense fear.
While most people eventually adjust to the after effects of such events, some
people find their symptoms getting worse with time. These worsening symptoms
are the product of PTSD.
The emotional symptoms of PTSD are depression, worry, intense guilt and feeling
emotionally numb. Another symptom is anhedonia, which is characterized by a
loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities. The National Center for
Biotechnology Information (NCBI) states that anhedonia plays a part in
predicting psychiatric comorbidity, or the presence of more than one psychiatric
disorder.
The NCBI has documented many physical complaints among PTSD sufferers. The
physical problems reported included higher rates of neurological, respiratory,
musculoskeletal and cardiovascular symptoms. Feelings of depression, guilt,
tension, worry and difficulty sleeping may contribute to the physical ailments.
Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness or low mood lasting more than
a few days. Depression and PTSD commonly occur together. Almost one in 10
American adults suffer from depression in a given year, according to the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs. Depression can affect your ability to
perform daily functions and can diminish your quality of life. It also has adverse
effects on eating and sleeping habits.
There are antidepressent medications that can be used to treat the condition but
there are side effects that are undesirable.The disorder is strongly associated with
soldiers due to the many instances of traumatic events they endure while at war,
but the label can be applied to anyone who experiences the effects of a trauma.
Extensions and Resources: Make a banner, make a centrepiece, make a poster.
Discussion on video war games (Halo) and the difference between reality and make-believe. Students need to develop
compassion for the injuries and suffering that real soldiers experience
Possible public speaker available for a class or school wide assembly.
Cpl. Aaron Bedard served in Afghanistan in 2006 and sustained injuries in an explosion while on duty. He was discharged in 2010
and now advocates for Veterans. He has a two year old son.
Cpl. Bedard is available as a guest speaker for students and/or staff.
He would talk about:
-Some basic military training points
-Why Canadian soldiers went to Afghanistan
-Quality of life in Afghanistan
-Stress of deployment (minus nasty details) and adjusting to coming back home
-Briefly touch on injuries sustained during service and an explanation of PTSD
-How thoughtful it is to pay respect to veterans
-Reminder of how fortunate we all are to live in Canada
Power Point Presentation about Wounded Warriors Weekend - either 6 minutes
.
Reflections (if necessary, continue on separate sheet):
2
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