South Delta Secondary School Newsletter

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JUNE 2014
Principal
Vice-Principal
Vice-Principal
Mme H. Gaudreault
Mr. J. Johnstone
Ms. S. Hunt
(Gr. 12)
(Gr. 10 & 11)
(Gr. 8 & 9)
Mission Statement
South Delta Secondary School
750 – 53rd Street
Delta, BC
V4M 3B7
Phone:
(604) 943-7407
A Farewell Message:
Fax:
(604) 943-7405
“Teaching and learning, with
heart.” This motto has been at the
centre of my teaching philosophy for
the last thirty-three years. Why? I
believe teaching and learning is
energizing and supremely important
work. I believe that when we teach
and learn with our ‘heart’ we bring
passion and purpose to our work and
we also bring empathy and deep
caring for our students and their
families. For me, when educators
feel enthusiastic about our work,
our school communities are
dynamic, innovative, and responsive
to everyone’s needs. I’m very
grateful to have had the opportunity
to share my purpose and passion for
teaching and learning with the
community. The past five years have
been very fulfilling for me,
professionally and personally.
Follow us on Twitter
@SDSSSundevils
http://sd.deltasd.bc.ca/
Upcoming Events
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At South Delta Secondary, our mission is
• to provide a stimulating environment where passion is ignited and the creative
potential in each of us is realized.
• to motivate and challenge today’s learners to be actively engaged, inspired, and
empowered to become tomorrow’s lifelong learners.
• to forge reciprocal connections with our local and global communities by
fostering positive and respectful relationships.
• to develop responsible, accountable, open-minded citizens who accept and
celebrate the diversity of others.
Athletic Banquet – June 3
Grade 7 Spirit Day – June 4
Extended Blocks (A & C) – June 11
Extended Blocks (E & G) – June 12
Extended Blocks (B & D) –June 13
Extended Blocks (F & H) – June 16
All Blocks & Yearbook Distribution
– June 17
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Awards of Excellence Assembly
(Block D) – June 17
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Provincial Exams – June 18 – 24
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Grad Banquet – June 27
Valedictory Ceremony – June 20
Report Cards Viewable on Parent
Connect – June 26
Schools close – June 27
It is my hope that under my
stewardship SDSS has moved forward
in its goal of providing 21st century
learning opportunities for our
students. Our teaching faculty is
constantly involved in collaboration,
professional development, finetuning their teaching strategies
toolkit and using a variety of current
technology to enhance student
learning. The school physical plant
has been rejuvenated: we have a
state-of-the-art Science Superlab;
the Library Learning Commons has
arisen like a phoenix from the old
paradigm of silence and ‘shshshs’
to a centre of discussion and
research; classrooms are bright,
warm!, and welcoming; the Front
Office looks professional, polished
and undeniably more space
efficient. The whole building is
seismically solid, will be freshly
painted all over and will have a
terrific new theatre plaza (thanks
to Tsawwassen Rotary!) by the end
of the summer. I think this fortyyear old physical plant looks
mighty fine and everyone can be
very proud of this fact!
As I retire from my position of
Principal at the end of this school
year, I leave with heartfelt warm
regards for all SDSS faculty, staff,
students, and families. In the
words of the late Katharine
Graham, former publisher of the
Washington Post, “To love what
you do, and feel that it mattershow could anything be more fun?”
I loved what I did, I do know that it
mattered, and I really enjoyed it
all!
Looking forward to the next
chapters,
Helene Gaudreault
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June 2014
Principal’s Message
The last newsletter of the school year- how fast the year has
gone by, or at least, it feels that way now. I must express
my heartfelt thanks to all of our learning community:
the entire faculty for contributing to our SD school
culture of promoting student development in all
domains, socially, emotionally, physically, and
academically;
our support staff who is indispensable to our
classrooms and the efficient running of our physical
plant;
our parent and volunteer community who are involved
in their children’s lives, contributing their expertise
and support to bringing up our next generation.
We are all involved in doing the most important job of allthat of loving our children, modeling positive attitudes and
behaviours, and giving of ourselves to inspire our children to
become capable young people.
Our Student Recognition events were adjusted this month
given the political climate which complicated the logistics
of the events.
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Our Athletic Banquet took place on Tuesday, June 3rd
as foreseen and it was a fun and delicious event for
all. The names of the recognized athletes and the Top
Athletes, male and female, Grade 8-11 were
announced. The top Grade 12 male and female
athletes will be recognized at Valedictory. (See the list
further on in this newsletter.)
Junior and senior students will receive subject
recognition awards from their teachers in their
classrooms.
The Awards of Excellence Evening has been moved to
Tuesday, June 17th during Block D from 10:30 to 11:30
am. This assembly will recognize junior and senior
students receiving the “outstanding category” awards
in scholastics and service. Families have been notified
already so that they can make arrangements to
attend.
The Honours Event Dance was to have been held on
the evening of Thursday, June 5th. This event was to
recognize the hard work of students who have attained
Principal’s List/Honour Roll/ ‘G’ Club criteria for both
Term 1 and Term 2 reports cards and those students
with over 30 hours of school service, and recipients of
subject/fine arts awards. However, due to a number
of reasons, there wasn’t very good student response to
the invite so we have moved the event to September
or October and all eligible Honours Event students will
be able to go for free.
We will publish the list of all award winners in our August
Newsletter. Principal’s List, Honour Roll, and Service
Awards certificates will be available for pick up during the
last week of classes June 16-20th during lunch hour.
Congratulations to all recipients! We honour your efforts
and your achievements.
I hope everyone has visited the Parent and Student Connect
bulletin board and our school website to view the altered
schedule for the week of June 11-17th.
Regarding the following information that is provided
below, all is correct as of Friday, June 6th. Please look to
Parent/Student Connect Bulletin Boards daily to check for
any updates.
From Wednesday, June 11th to Monday, June 16th, our days
will be re-structured with two longer classes per day
beginning with a 15-minute Homeroom class. Each class will
be 2 hours and 15 minutes in length. These longer periods
are intended to accommodate final evaluation processes and
in-class exams in both core and elective courses. Student
attendance each day is mandatory.
The last day of classes, Tuesday, June 17th, we will run all
eight blocks of the timetable with each class 35 minutes in
length. A special assembly will take place in Block D.
Two dedicated test/project make-up sessions will be held on
the mornings of Wednesday, June 18th and Thursday, June
19th, from 8:30 am to 11:30 pm. These sessions are for
those students who have missed the tests/projects held
during the altered day schedules of June 11th to 17th due to
serious illness or other unforeseen circumstances. These
make-up opportunities are arranged between specific
students and their teachers and facilitated by counsellors.
Important tutorials and ‘incomplete’ work make-up classes
will take place on Thursday, June 19th and Friday, June20th
for all students in all grades who require additional time to
complete work needed to pass a particular course. Teachers
will post their tutorial times in order to be available to give
extra help to their students preparing for up-coming
provincial exams.
Math 10 Provincial exams will take place on June 18th, 19th,
and 20th in the school’s bookable computer labs invigilated
by SD faculty and staff. All other provincial exams held
from June 18th to 27th - (English 10, English 12,
Communications 12, Français Langue 12, Social Studies 11,
Sciences Humaines 11, and Science 10) - will take place at
their designated times in designated classrooms and will
require invigilation by SD faculty and staff. The Final Exam
Schedule will be posted around the school for students and
will also be posted on our school website. Vice Principal
Hunt has more information regarding Provincial Exams
further on in this newsletter.
Our Valedictory Evening on Friday, June 20th is an event that
we are looking forward to, grads, their families and faculty
alike.
Please read through this final newsletter of the year to learn
about our students’ most recent athletic and artistic
endeavours, their scholastic achievements, and their social
responsibility actions. We welcome the Tsawwassen
community to see our 2014 Grads in their gowns and suits on
the afternoon of June 27th as they do the annual walk down
53rd St. from 3 pm to 4 PM. We wish them well as they move
on with the rest of their life.
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June 2014
Career Advisor
Ms. Foster is available
in the Career Centre to
answer your questions.
Monday and Friday
• 8:30am – 4pm
Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday
• 8:30am – 12:30pm
COUNSELLORS
Ms. Diomis
Grade 8 & Gr. 12
Mr. Haydon
Grade 9
(Day 2)
Ms. Hayes
Grade 10
Mrs. Kilpatrick
Grade 11
Career Centre
http://southdeltasecondarycareercentre.weebly.com/
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Any grade 11 student, who would like to jump ahead and take a 1st year
university course this September at night school, should see Ms. Foster before
June 13th. In the past, students have taken courses in Drafting, Computer
Science, French, Psychology, Math, Criminology, English, Accounting and
Spanish.
KWANTLEN WILL ALSO BE HOLDING A REGISTRATION WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY,
JUNE 3rd IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT LUNCH. BRING YOUR LAPTOP.
GOING TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE THIS SEPTEMBER? THINGS YOU NEED TO
DO!
1. Access your student home page on the institute’s website. Most of you
have done this, but if you haven’t, follow these instructions or see Ms.
Foster in the Career Centre:
2. Go online to your future institute's website.
3. Click on login.
4. Type in the student number the institute issued to you and your
birthdate as your password or PIN. You can change the PIN at a later
date.
5. Your student home page should have your name at the top.
6. Now change your password or PIN (birthdate) to something confidential.
Search around for all the info contained on your student home page.
7. To find out your registration time it is usually posted under "student
status".
8. Pay your registration fee or “save my place” fee. This cost varies
between institutions. It can be from $100 to $350 in cost. Pay this fee
at least a week before your registration time. Pay this fee on your
student home page. Usually you can use a credit card.
9. Check your registration day and time. Each institute has different
times. Go to a “Planning Session” or “How to Register Session” at your
chosen institute.
PLAN YOUR COURSES
Plan your courses! What courses do you need to meet faculty requirements? To meet major requirements? Remember,
in BC everyone takes 1st year English. If you are having difficulties see Ms. Foster in the Career Centre. Check the
institute’s timetable of courses on the internet and put 2 or 3 programs together. Courses fill up fast. Make sure you
have alternatives. Pay your tuition fees before the due date.
BC TRANSFER GUIDE
This guide helps students find course equivalencies between colleges and universities in BC. College transfer students
must first check the university program they want to transfer in to. This will help with which courses to take in
college. Then, students can refer to the BC Transfer Guide to find the college course equivalencies. Information about
the guide is www.bccat.bc.ca and the guide is accessed at http://bctransferguide.ca/
STUDENT LOANS
Students who need a student loan must apply online before the end of June. To access provincial loan application
forms, visit http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/welcome.htm An early application will ensure that students
receive their assessment notice before classes start. Submitting an application for a student loan does not mean the
student will receive a loan.
PROVINCIAL EXAM RESULTS
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/
Enter your PEN number and the password you created.
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June 2014
SDSS Bell Schedule Last Week of Classes
June 11 – 17, 2014
Wednesday 11 Thursday 12
Friday 13
Monday 16
Tuesday 17
Homeroom (Blk A)
8:30 - 8:45
Homeroom (Blk A)
8:30 - 8:45
Homeroom (Blk A) Homeroom (Blk A)
8:30 - 8:45
8:30 - 8:45
Blocks:
A 8:30 - 9:03
Announcements
Locker Cleanout
Announcements
Locker Cleanout
Announcements
Collect Locks
Announcements
Collect Locks
Block A
8:50 - 11:05
Block E
8:50 - 11:05
Block B
8:50 - 11:05
Block F
8:50 - 11:05
B 9:08 - 9:43
C 9:48 - 10:22
D 10:27 - 11:37
Awards of Excellence
Lunch
11:05 - 12:05
Lunch
11:05 - 12:05
Lunch
11:05 - 12:05
Lunch
11:05 - 12:05
Lunch
11:37 - 12:22
Block C
12:05 - 2:20
Block G
12:05 - 2:20
Block D
12:05 - 2:20
Block H
12:05 - 2:20
Blocks:
E 12:27 - 12:53
2:20 - 2:50
Yearbooks
F 12:58 - 1:32
G 1:37 - 2:11
H 2:16 - 2:50
From Wednesday to Tuesday (June 11th-17th), the final week of classes at SDSS, our days will be re-structured with
two longer classes per day beginning with a 15 minute Homeroom class. Each class will be 2 hours and 15 minutes in
length. These longer periods are intended to accommodate final evaluation processes and in-class exams in both
core and elective courses. STUDENT ATTENDANCE EACH DAY IS MANDATORY.
Schools are very busy places all year and part of year-end activities
includes returning all school textbooks to the appropriate subject
teachers. Last day of textbook collection is Tuesday, June 10th.
Students are also requested to have all their personal belongings
removed from their assigned locker(s) by June 17th.
Final and Provincial Exams
Students and parents should visit the website to view the schedule for the last week and the entire exam schedule.
Some departments will continue with traditional final exams while others have chosen to use interactive, studentled assessments. If you have any specific questions about the format of your child's exam, please contact the
teacher.
Provincial Exams are scheduled for Math 10, Science 10, English 10, Social Studies 11, Sciences Humaines 11, English
12, Communications 12, and Français Langue 12. These dates are set by the Ministry of Education and are also
posted on the school website. Students are strongly encouraged to visit the Ministry website for exam specifications
and samples (http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/). This can be a very busy and stressful time of year. It is
important that students manage their time and commitments, maintain a regular sleeping routine and diet, and
allocate time for studying.
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June 2014
SDSS’ “What Not to Wear”
These shorts are too short for school.
These skirts are too short.
Midriff must not been exposed.
Way too much cleavage
Too much showing on top and bottom. Bare back unsuitable
for school.
GIRLS - Considered inappropriate for school attire are sun dresses with low cut necklines or extremely bare
backs, tops which are too low cut, bare midriffs, boys' undershirt style T-shirts. Skirts, shorts and dresses
should be no shorter than five inches above the top of the knee.
BOYS - considered inappropriate for school attire are: clothing bearing objectionable writing or designs,
sleeveless tank-top shirts, underwear T-shirts. Shorts may be worn. Underwear must not be seen above
waistline of pants.
Too much skin and too large around armpits.
These t-shirts are appropriate for school.
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June 2014
Report Cards
Report cards will be viewable on Parent Connect Thursday, June 26th.
Link Crew Welcoming Assembly for New Grade 8s
Wednesday, August 27th, 8:30am – 12:30pm
Join us for a great day in our gym.
International Student Orientation
Day
Submitted by Ms. S. Adamson
Orientation Day for new International Students will be held
on Wednesday, July 27th from 12:30 - 3:30pm. There will
be a school tour, English assessment and fun welcome
activities. Leadership students will be there to assist and
meet new students. Please meet at the main office.
Student Service
Opportunity
Are you interested in being a Student
Mentor for the SDSS International
students? Would you like to learn
about other cultures while sharing our
Canadian culture? Responsibilities
include giving school tours, attending
fun social events, partnering for clubs
and intramural activities, etc. See
Mrs. Adamson in Room 131 if
interested. All grade levels welcome.
Congratulations go to…..
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Mia Bergevin and Rachel Ruecker- 2014 Provincial finalists in this year’s French public speaking
competition Concours d’art oratoire. Full details at
http://cpf.cmail1.com/t/ViewEmail/j/42D21CF1BBA491DE/B2D757582060305E4AB3169DA1FD82E9
•
Monica Tamm- First place in two categories at the Kiwanis Music Festival: Junior Division Musical
Theatre, Comedy and Junior Division Musical Theatre, Ballad. She has also been recommended as the
alternate to the Provincials during the first week of June in Penticton.
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Sarah Woodburne- received her acceptance letter to the extremely prestigious Kwantlen Fashion Design
program for next year. She is one of twenty-four students accepted from across Canada.
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Rachel Garrett- is one of 20 exceptional young Canadians to be chosen (out of more than 2,300
applicants) as a recipient of the 2014 TD Scholarship for Community Leadership valued at up to $70,000
over four years of post-secondary study.
•
Jacob Hayes- top 10 finish in the Canadian Junior Golf Association tour in the 15-19 category. Full
details at http://www.southdeltaleader.com/sports/beach-grove-junior-golfers-vie-for-canadiannationals-1.1023155
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June 2014
Why do we need to recycle organics?
Because more than one-third of all non-recycled waste disposed in the Metro Vancouver region is actually
compostable organics! That’s right – 35% of the garbage in our landfills could be composted instead of taking up
space in our limited waste disposal system.
By undertaking organics recycling in our schools we can help to divert 35% of waste away from landfills to instead
be composted into rich soil that can be used for valuable purposes such as local farming. Overall, Metro
Vancouver’s Zero Waste Challenge is a mandated goal of diverting 80% of waste from landfills by 2020 via
recycling, including organics recycling. In the Delta School District we have embraced this challenge because it
not only upholds our District Vision that includes a commitment to environmental sustainability, but we also
believe in proper stewardship of all of our resources.
As parents and students we need your help!
Starting on January 1, 2015, Metro Vancouver will be imposing a 50% surcharge on contaminated loads going to the
landfill – this includes organics waste. We need everyone’s help to ensure all waste in our schools is put into the
proper bin for disposal. No longer will it be acceptable to just throw everything into the waste bin. Anything that
can be recycled needs to be sorted and put into the correct bins.
The Delta School District strongly encourages litter less lunches. By packing lunches in re-usable containers and
not including items that have disposal packaging we can have a very positive impact on the environment. If an
item is not re-usable then it should at least be recyclable. Let’s make the lunchbox popular again! We want to see
this happening in our all schools throughout our District.
Litter less lunches, along with the new organics recycling means we can reach our Zero Waste Challenge goal!!!
We can only reach this goal with your help and we thank you in advance for your support.
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June 2014
Indspire
Submitted by Ms. F. O’Niel
Youth of Aboriginal Ancestry
across the province had the
opportunity to participate in
the Indspire (formerly the
National Aboriginal
Achievement Foundation)
Soaring Indigeneous Career
Conference on May 13th at
the Vancouver Convention
Centre. Approximately 23
Delta students participated
from Delview and South
Delta Secondary. Students
were able to sit in on
workshops, visit booths from
various colleges, universities
and corporations.
South Delta Sun Devils Athletics Update
Submitted by Mr. Sweeney & Ms. Lingham, Athletic Directors
The month of May was an exceptionally successful month for athletics at SDSS with our
teams showing very well at various Fraser Valley Championships. Our grade 8 and
junior boys rugby teams both came third at their respective tier 1 Fraser Valley
Championships which bodes very well for the future of rugby at South Delta. The SDSS
track and field team qualified many athletes for the Fraser Valley finals and two
athletes from that meet, Mackenzie Connors grade 12 and Jack Fayle grade 9, qualified for the
Provincial Championships. Our senior SDSS golfers also qualified for Provincials with a third place
showing at their Fraser Valley tournament and the junior girls soccer team overcame two defeats to
Delta Secondary to beat them when it counted in the Delta Championship which qualified them for
Fraser Valleys. The highlight of May though was the senior girls soccer team who captured their fourth
Fraser Valley Championship in 11 years when they defeated Charles Best 1-0. The girls also qualified for
a record 13th consecutive girls soccer Provincials.
We have had a very successful year of athletics at SDSS with two provincial championships and three
Fraser Valley titles won as of publication. SDSS Athletics would like to thank all of our parents for
supporting their kids and their athletic pursuits this year at SDSS. We'd also like to thank all of those
who came out to support our teams and to all those in our community who supported athletics by
coaching teams this year at SDSS!
Let's Go Devils
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June 2014
ATHLETIC AWARDS ~ JUNE 2014
CROSS COUNTRY
Callum Ayres
Jordan Baum
Anika Bosch
Shaun Coburn
Mackenzie Connors
Daniel DeGoutiere
Jessica Hasker
JUNIOR BOYS RUGBY
Michael Mann
Charlie Moore
Matt Ward
Leon Dervishaj
Bryn Davies
Stefanos Goulas
Alec Paterson
FOOTBALL
Mitchell Dino
Mark Dykstra
Curtis Garlough
Lucas Kirk
Jack McDonald
Austin Pearson
JUNIOR BOYS SOCCER
Sebastian Simmel
Alec Jantsch
Eric Hebbard
GOLF
Brock Lawson
Kyle McLennan
GRADE 8 BOYS BASKETBALL
Michael Calvert
Gavin Du Grade
Jake Willemsen
GRADE 8 BOYS RUGBY
Michael Calvert
Jarvis Dashkewytch
Jameson Douglas
Wolsey Morgan
GRADE 8 GIRLS BASKETBALL
Jenny Campbell
Gillian Dixon
Vanessa Pecht
Caitlin Redmond
Kelsey Smith
GRADE 8 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Vanessa Pecht
Nicole Shipovich
Brooke Stoilen
GYMNASTICS
Max Ellwood
Mitchell Farquharson
Siya Khara
Hailea Caldwell
Jasmine McLean
Maria Starko
JUNIOR FIELD HOCKEY
Lauren Joyce
Kate Knoedler
Katie McCarvill
Cameron Perry
Annalise Poohachoff
JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL
Simran Dhaliwal
Kala Hunt
Amanda Minni
Jayde Robertsen
JUNIOR GIRLS SOCCER
Katiana Lee
Hannah Dela Cruz
Jessica Goodfellow
JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Damara Begin
Ashley Klassen
Melissa Loiselle
Danielle Madore
Laura Olsen
Jayde Robertsen
LACROSSE
Garrett Brown
Christos Goulas
Bentley Barrados
Brycen Jacobi
Dawson Trimble
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL
Liam Jantzi
Spencer Mallard
Sam Pritchard
SENIOR BOYS RUGBY
Daniel Johnston
Will Kraynyk
Yi Jiang
Kurtis Thompson
SENIOR BOYS SOCCER
Kento Takada
Seiji Takahashi
Alex Von Schulman
SENIOR FIELD HOCKEY
Jill Clavert
Krista Jensen
Chase McDonald
Vanessa Pearson
Sammy Redmond
SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL
Taylor Bamford
Jessica Hasker
Christine Howlett
SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER
Jasmine Crump
Jessica Hasker
Krista Jensen
Nadia Langenberg
SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Megan McNamara
Nicole McNamara
Christine Howlett
Cassidy Pearson
SWIMMING
Ali Gracan
Matt Lock
Sam Loiselle
Markus Thormeyer
Vito Zhou
TRACK AND FIELD
Julia Adams
Anika Bosch
Mackenzie Connors
Jack Fayle
Bailey Mitchell
OUTSTANDING ATHLETES
Grade 8 ~ Michael Calvert, Vanessa Pecht
Grade 10 ~ Charlie Moore, Damara Begin
Grade 9 ~ Jack Fayle, Anika Bosch
Grade 11 ~ Jack McDonald, Jessica Hasker
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June 2014
www.sdsspac.weebly.com
Check it out for event info, meeting dates,
notes from events you might have missed,
etc.
The PAC would like to acknowledge that Helene Gaudreault, our principal at SDSS will be retiring this year. We wish her all the
wonderful things that retirement has to offer but are sad to see her go. Helene, thank you for your support and interest in all of the
PAC endeavours as well as your commitment over the years to the highest quality education for our children.
The PAC are parents like you, interested and excited about contributing to a great high school experience for their children. We do
this through all manner of support to students, staff and parents. This year the SDSS PAC organized and led the following events:
LEAP - raising funds for equipment in the classrooms.
Parent to Parent: Mentor Parents shared stories and wisdom for parents of grade 8s.
Parent to Parent: Sharing stories and wisdom for parents of older teens.
Allocation of $28,000 for extracurricular activities
Teacher Appreciation lunches
Parenting and Social Media Workshop
Parenting your Teen with guest speaker Klaus Klein
Bi-weekly Parent Support Group for teens involved in substance use.
If you benefited from any of these events we ask that you consider joining the PAC in September as we are in need of more hands
on deck! No special experience required and you do not be involved in what we fondly call the 'Administrivia', you can participate in
only select events.
We are currently looking to fill positions on the PAC executive: Vice Chair, Emergency Preparedness, and Communications. The
PAC makes important decisions regarding the safety and well-being of our kids so please join us in upholding high standards.
The PAC would like to congratulate and thank Marni MacGillivray as our incoming PAC Chair! Marni has been a valuable member
of the PAC and will make an excellent chairperson!
We would also like to thank, from the bottom of hearts, the inclusive leadership, dedication and creativity of outgoing PAC
Chair, Daleth Bach! We wish you all the best on your future endeavours and are grateful that you remain with us to create and
oversee more educational and support opportunities for parents, students and staff!
DON'T MISS!:
Be the best parent for your teen!
Free Workshop with Parenting Expert
Klaus Klein
Tuesday, June 3
7:00 - 8:30 pm
SDSS Library. No need to register.
If you are interested in learning more about how to maintain a healthy relationship with your teen and how to navigate through the
difficult stretches then you won't want to miss this great talk!
Klaus specializes in working with teens and their families and has given many talks at schools throughout Vancouver.
Learn more about the workshop at sdsspac.weebly.com and more about Klaus online: www.kdkcounselling.com/about
Parent Support and Education Group regarding teen substance use:
Aimed at the parents of teens involved in substance over-use ('weed', alcohol, etc.), the group meets every other week to share
stories, get support and to gather insights, ideas and tools on how to better manage this issue at home and in the community. Guest
speakers bring expert advice and knowledge to the group. Parents are finding this group really helpful! If you are interested in
attending a session to find out whether the group is right for you, please email Johanna at [email protected]
Wishing everyone a relaxing, adventurous and safe summer!
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June 2014
SDSS 2013 – 2014 Calendar
June 3
June 4
June 11
June 12
June 13
June 16
June 17
Athletic Banquet
Grade 7 Spirit Day
Extended Blocks (A & C)
Extended Blocks (E & G)
Extended Blocks (B & D)
Extended Blocks (F & H)
All Blocks & Yearbook distribution
June 17
June 18-24
June 20
June 26
June 27
June 27
Awards of Excellence Assembly –
Block D
Provincial Exams
Valedictory Ceremony
Reports Cards on Parent Connect
Grad Banquet
Schools close
Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator
Ms. J. Ridley
Public Health Nurse
South Delta Public Health Unit
Karin Congo, RN
Phone: 604-952-3550
e-mail:
[email protected]
Information on how to live a
healthy life, as well as education
on drugs and alcohol. Students
and parents are encouraged to
call/email for confidential
support.
Ms. Ridley is available at SDSS
all day Monday & Tuesday (room 154)
or by phone/email any weekday
604-837-8252
The Delta School District is excited and proud to be opening a
brand new adult learning centre in North Delta! Delta Community
College will open in September 2014.
The state-of-the-art facility is located at the corner of 83 Avenue
and 116 Street (northeast of North Delta Secondary School).
The college will provide a variety of educational programs for
adults, including high school completion courses, computer courses
and English language courses.
For more information, please call: 604-594-6100
Page 4 of 14
June 2014
IMPORTANT DATES FOR GRADS 2014
JUNE
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June 2-6 – Grad Banquet Ticket Sales and Table Sign-up
o Tickets to be purchased after school outside room 106 ($115).
o Sign up for tables after school in room 106 (tables of 10 students).
Valedictory Tickets – June 3rd – 6th
o Tickets distributed in English 12 classes
o Students receive 4 tickets each (student doesn’t need a ticket themselves).
Friday, June 20th - Valedictory and Scholarship Ceremony
o At the South Delta Baptist Church.
o Robe pick-up/picture time 5:30 – 6:15pm. (Robes and caps are provided,
students get to keep caps only.)
o Doors open at 6:30pm; there is no reserved seating.
o Ceremony starts at 7pm (approx. 3 hours long).
o Professional pictures will be taken at the ceremony as students cross the
stage, and will be available for pick-up at the school later in June.
Friday, June 27th – Processional and Grad Banquet & Dance
o 2:45pm: Arrival of Grads at intersection of 53A Street and 7A Avenue
o 3:00pm: Processional of Grads down 53A Street towards Dennison Park
o 3:30pm: Class Photo
o 6:00pm: Arrival of Grads at Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel
o 6:30pm: Dinner is served
o 8:00pm: Arrival of parents/guardians for speeches and first dance (max. 2
adults per student)
o 8:30pm: Parents leave
o 10:30pm: Buses depart for Dry Grad at South Delta Recreation Centre
Friday, June 27th - Dry Grad event
o Dry Grad is arranged by PAC. See http://sdssdrygrad2014.weebly.com/ for
further information
CONGRATULATIONS
GRADS OF 2014!
Page 5 of 14
June 2014
2014/2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
604-943-7407
Days in Session
Hours of Instruction in School Week
Number of Days of Instruction
Minutes of Instruction in School Day
Number of Non-Instructional Days
188
26.50 hrs.
181
318 min.
6 (District Wide)
Link Crew Grade 8 Welcoming Assembly
International Student Orientation
Schools Open
School Photos
Collaboration Day #1
Grade 8 Parent Night
Grade 8 Orientation Day @ Deas Park
Early Dismissal 1:30pm
Meet the Teacher (6:30-8pm)
Non-Instructional Day (District Wide)
Grade 12 Parent Night
Grad Transition Booklet Part 1 & 2 Due
French Immersion Parent Night
Photo Retake Day
Thanksgiving Day
Grad Transition Booklet Part 3 Due
UBC Evening (6-8:30pm)
Interim Reports on Parent Connect
Grad Transition Booklet Part 4 & 5 Due
Take Our Kids To Work – Grade 9s only
Remembrance Day Assemblies
Remembrance Day
Grad Transition Presentations
Non-Instructional Day (District Wide
(in lieu of Aug. 28 Pro D)
Report Card #1 (on Parent Connect)
Safe Teen – Grade 9s only
Schools Close for Winter Vacation
Winter Vacation Period
Schools Reopen after Winter Vacation
Collaboration Day # 8
Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal – 12:06pm)
Wednesday, August 27
Wednesday, August 27
Tuesday, September 2
Monday, September 8
Wednesday, September 10
Thursday, September 11
Friday, September 12
Thursday, September 18
Friday, September 19
September 29 & 30
Thursday, October 2
Monday, October 6
Wednesday, October 8
Monday, October 13
Friday, October 17
Friday, October 24
Monday, October 27
Monday, November 3
Wednesday, November 5
Monday, November 10
Tuesday, November 11
November 18 & 19
Friday, November 21
Wednesday, December 3
Friday, December 5
Thursday, December 11
Friday, December 19
December 22 – January 2
Monday, January 5
Wednesday, January 14
Wednesday, January 21 (1-3 & 5-7:30)
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June 2014
2014/2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
604-943-7407
Interim Reports on Parent Connect
Grad Photos
Family Day
Spring Vacation Period
Schools Reopen
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Delta Trade & Technical Fair @ Sungod
Non-Instructional Day (District Wide) (in lieu of
Collaboration)
Victoria Day
Grad Dinner & Dance
Valedictory
Last Day for Students
Schools Close
Wednesday, January 28
Thursday, January 29
February 1-7 (Artona Mobile Studio on site)
Monday, February 9
Wednesday, February 11
Friday, February 20
Wednesday, February 25
Wednesday, March 11
Friday, March 13
March 16 - March 27
Monday, March 30
Friday, April 3
Monday, April 6
Wednesday, April 15
Friday, April 17
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Wednesday, May 13
Friday, May 15
Monday, May 18
Wednesday, May 27
Wednesday, June 3
Friday, June 5
Friday, June 19
Thursday, June 25
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
SDSS Daily Schedule
Office Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Instruction Hours:
BELL TIMES
8:30
9:56
11:19
12:04
1:30
- 9:50
- 11:19
- 12:04
- 1:24
- 2:50
BELL TIMES
Collaboration Days
8:30 - 9:30
9:35 - 10:40
10:46 - 11:52
11:52 - 12:33
12:33 - 1:38
1:44 - 2:50
DAY 1
DAY 2
Collaboration Time
A
B
LUNCH
C
D
E
F
LUNCH
G
H

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