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U P C O M IN G D A T E S : January 14: Early Dismissal (1:30 for Teacher Collaboration) January 14: Evening of Dance @ 7 pm in Small Gym January 15: Pro D Day January 18:PAC Meeting @ 7 pm – All welcome! January 19: District Jazz Festival @ LFMSS January 25-29: End of Semester Week (see detailed schedule below) February 1st: Day 1 of Semester 2 January2016–EndofSemester1SCHEDULEMondayJanuary25Day1–1234RegularClasses

• 8:30AMExam English12Provincial• 12:00PMExam Science10Provincial

TuesdayJanuary26 Day2–2143RegularClasses

• 8:30AMExam English10&Communications12Provincial

WednesdayJanuary27 ExamConflictDay/StudentImprovementDay(noregularclasses)

• 8:30AMExam SocialStudies11Provincial

ThursdayJanuary28 ExamConflictDay&SemesterTurnAround(noregularclasses)

• 8:30AMExam AllMath10FridayJanuary29 TasteofLSS(Noregularclasses) Im p ro ve m e n t D a y : J a n 2 7 , 2 0 1 6 WednesdayJanuary27thisafinalopportunityforstudentstodemonstratetheirlearningwiththeirfirstsemesterteachers.Ateachteacher'sdiscretionandbyinvitation,thisisanopportunityforapplicablestudentstoproducematerialthatdemonstratestheirlearningofparticularlearningoutcomestoprovidemoreaccurateevidencetoestablishtheirfinalmark.Thisopportunityisforstudentswhohavearealisticchanceofpassingbydemonstratingoutstandinglearningoutcomesthathavenotyetbeenthoroughlycompletedorforstudentswhoareabletoimprovetheirstandingthroughprovidingadditionalevidenceoflearning.Ifastudentismissingevidenceformanylearningoutcomes,theywillhavetotakethecourseagainasImprovementDayisnotasufficientopportunityforthemtocatchuponthelearningtheyhavemissed.AtLSS,werecognizethatlearningissomethingthathappensoveraperiodoftimewithguidedpracticeandmultipledemonstrationsoflearning.Noworkpackageswillbeprovidedtostudentswhohavealotofoutstandingworkasthisisnotaneducationallysoundwayoflearning.Ifyouareunsureofwhetheryourchildiseligibleforthisopportunity,pleasecontactyourchild’steacherdirectlyclosertothisdate. I n f o rm a t i o n A b o u t S ch o o l S t a tu s D u r in g I n c l e m e n t W e a th e r

SnowclosuresandpoweroutagesareanannualoccurrenceinLangleySchoolDistrict.Sowheredoyougotogetinformationaboutthestatusofschoolsduringperiodsofinclementweather?Ifyouareabletoaccesstheinternetviacomputerorsmartphone,currentinformationaboutLangleyschoolscanbeaccessedatwww.sd35.bc.ca -abanneratthetopoftheDistrictwebsite.Clickingon‘MoreDetails’willprovidemoreinformation.SchoolstatusinformationmayalsobefoundunderNews&Events’,‘SchoolStatusAlerts’.WewillalsopostupdatestoTwitter@LangleySchoolsandFacebook

www.Facebook.com/LangleySchoolDistrict.<http://www.Facebook.com/LangleySchoolDistrict.>Ifyoudon'thaveinternetconnectivity,butyourphoneisworking,callarelativeorfriendinanareathathasnotbeenaffectedbythestormandaskthemtocheckthedistrictwebsiteforyou.CurrentinformationisalsorecordedontheLangleySchoolDistrict'sInformationHotlineat604-532-1453.(Donothangupifyourcallisnotconnectedrightaway).LocalradiostationsarealsoinformedofschoolstatusinLangley.TuneintoCKWX1130AM,CKNW980AM,CountryRadio107.1FMorCBC690AMforupdates.

PleasenotethatLangleyDistrictschoolsareallconsidered'open'untiladecisiontocloseisrequired.Decisionsonschoolclosuresareusuallymadeby6:30am.Asalways,itisaparent'sdecisionwhethertosendtheirchildtoschoolbasedonsafetyandindividualcircumstances.Ifyoufeelitisunsafeforyouoryourchildtotraveltoorattendanopenschoolforanyreason,pleasekeepyourchildhomeandreportanabsencetotheschool.

W h a t ’ s U p a t L S S ? S o m u ch go in g o n ! L a c ro sse P l a y e d T h e i r F i r s t G a m e ! WeplayedMissionyesterdayandlost8-6butthestudentsplayedanawesomefirstgamewithashortbench!PlayersarestillneededforourJuniorTeam9-10.PleasecontactNancy604-833-3839orTiffany604-614-0129emailnshatzko@hotmail.com

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F ro m th e S tu d e n t B u l l e t i n T h i s W e e k : Wrestling Team Schedule: Mondays 3:00-4:45Tuesdays 5:00-6:30Wednesdays 5:00-6:30Thursdays 3:00-4:45 LSS Hockey: Any players interested in playing for the LSS hockey team this year, please see Mr. McCarthy in Room 99 (Woodwork) TODAY at lunchtime today. Spring Break Europe Trip: There is a mandatory meeting on Monday at lunch in Ms. Barberis’ Room for those students travelling to Europe during Spring Break. This meeting is to discuss rooming assignments. Math Contest Club: Tuesdays at lunch in Mr. VanBergen’s Room (Room 204). All students will be entered into a prize draw for a Tim Horton’s gift card each time they participate! Students for Change: Tuesdays at lunch in Room 134 GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance): Tuesdays at lunch in Room 219 LSS International Language Club: Are you interested in learning a little bit of Korean language? The first meeting of the LSS International Language Club will be TODAY (January 6th) afterschool at 3pm in Room 218. The first lesson will be with Korean students teaching some basic communication in Korean. Everyone welcome. Please see Mr. Janzen in Room 218 if you have any questions. ME to WE Club: Wednesdays at lunch in Room 213 (Mrs. Barberis’ classroom)Grade 12’s: Grad Council Meetings on Thursdays at lunch in Room 134

After School Dance Club: Dance club will be cancelled until second semester and will resume in February. The dance studio will still be open Tuesday's and Thursday's at lunch for students wanting to practice. Family Night Archery: Stay on Target! HD Stafford Archery Club cordially invites you and your family to Family Night Archery, Tuesdays 7-9pm in the HD Staff Small Gym! Open to all families in the HDS Family of Schools. Cost is $5 per family, ages 6 and up. Peer Tutoring: This term’s afterschool peer tutor schedule is now available….Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school in Room 122. All subjects. Free food. Please see Mr. Lewis in the Counselling Centre if you have any questions. Art Addicts Studio: Youth Unlimited is again running Art Addicts Studio! Wednesdays at 3:40pm, Langley Airport Hangar 17A. LSS Shuttle Bus pick-up time is 3:25pm. For more information, please email langleyYU@youthunlimited.com or phone 604-557-6507. www.youthunlimited.com. We also have some additional information in the office! No membership fees. All art supplies provided.

D o Y o u L o v e t o S i n g ? AsingingworkshopforyoungwomenisbeingrunhereatLSStheweekendofJan22-23.Allsingersarewelcome,whetheryouareinchoirormusicaltheatreorNOT!Registerassoonaspossible,sothatyoucanbeaspreparedaspossible.Scholarshipsareavailableiftheworkshopcostof$40istoohigh.Emailpthorpe@sd35.bc.cawithquestions.Moreinformationatwww.westcoastsings.com

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LANGLEY’S DISTRICT ACE IT DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS FOR 2016/17 SCHOOL YEAR

Automotive Service Technician partnered with KPU at Aldergrove Community Secondary

Program Length and Dates What do you learn? What do you leave with upon successful

completion of the program? What do you need to get into the

program? 1 semester

& July (Work Experience)

Feb to July

For grade 11 and 12 students

Skills and knowledge to start working in automotive service. Level I auto service technician trades skills.

• credit for 5 high school courses (20 credits) • Level I auto service tech. apprenticeship

training • some practical work experience in the field • some Kwantlen University credits • ITA Registration

• Grade 10 completion plus any Math 11 and Eng 11 or Comm. 11

• Automotive 11 or equivalent • intention to graduate • genuine interest in automotive service • commitment to learning the skills,

knowledge and attitudes required to do well in the field

Carpentry partnered with KPU at Aldergrove Community Secondary

Program Length and Dates

What do you learn? What do you leave with upon successful completion of the program?

What do you need to get into the program?

1 semester & July (Work Experience)

Feb to July

for grade 11 and 12 students

Skills and knowledge to start working in construction/carpentry. Level I carpentry trades skills.

• credit for 5 high school courses (20 credits) • Level I carpentry apprenticeship training • some practical work experience in the field

college credits leading to Kwantlen’s Citation in ELTT Carpentry/Construction

• ITA registration

• grade 10 completion plus any Math 11 and Eng 11 or Comm. 11

• intention to graduate • genuine interest in construction • commitment to learning the • skills, knowledge and attitudes • required to do well in the field

Hairdressing at Aldergrove Community Secondary partnered with ITA and Beauty Council of BC

Program Length and Dates What do you learn? What do you leave with upon successful

completion of the program? What do you need to get into the

program? 2 semesters

Feb to

following Jan for grade 11 and

12 students

Skills and knowledge to become a certified hairdresser in BC

• credit for 8 courses (32 credits) in hairdressing

• Beauty Council of BC registration as a trainee

• 800 hours of credit towards BCBC Hairdressing training

• ITA Registration • practical work experience in the field and • in the training salon

• sincere interest in hairdressing • grade 10 completion • plus Eng 11 or Comm. 11 • intention to graduate • fully proficient in English • language • interest in working with people

Piping/Plumbing partnered with BCIT at Langley Secondary School Program Length

and Dates What do you learn? What do you leave with upon successful

completion of the program? What do you need to get into the

program? 2 semesters

Feb to

following Jan for grade 11 and

12 students

Skills and knowledge to start working in the piping trades: plumbing, gas fitting, steam fitting and sprinkler fitting

• credit for at least 4 high school courses (16 credits) and as many as 9 courses (36 credits)

• Level I piping trades apprenticeship training • practical work experience in the field • credit leading to BCIT’s ELTT Piping Trades

Certificate • ITA Registration

• grade 10 completion plus any Math 11 & Eng. 11 or Comm. 11

• intention to graduate • genuine interest in piping/plumbing • commitment to learning the skills,

knowledge and attitudes required to do well in the field

Electrical partnered with BCIT at BCIT’s Satellite Campus located at DW Poppy Secondary

Program Length and Dates

What do you learn? What do you leave with upon successful

completion of the program? What do you need to get into the

program? 1 semester

24 week program

Feb to July for

grade 12 students

Skills and knowledge to start working in the electrical trade: Planning, assembling, installing, testing, repairing and maintaining electrical equipment and systems.

Credit leading to: • BCIT’s Electrical Foundation

Certificate of trades Training • 18 credits (6 courses)) of

secondary school graduation credit

• Technical training for Level 1 Apprenticeship

• Genuine interest & drive to become an electrician

• Intention to graduate • Commitment to learning the skills,

knowledge & attitudes required to do well in this field

• Math 12 & Physics 11, Eng 12 or Comm 12

Horticulture Apprenticeship partnered with KPU located at KPU Langley Campus

Program Length and Dates

What do you learn? What do you leave with upon successful

completion of the program? What do you need to get into the

program?

1 semester

6 weeks of Level 1 training plus 13

weeks of paid work experience

Feb – April

For grade 11 & 12 students

Skills & knowledge needed to complete Level 1 Horticulture Apprenticeship technical training. Included are botany, soils, plant identification, pest management & practical skills:

to use equipment, to conduct basic engine maintenance, to calibrate fertilizer spreaders, to make pruning cuts and to work as part of a horticulture maintenance team.

• Dual credit at the Gr. 12 level • Credit for Level 1 Horticulture

Apprenticeship • ITA registration • Kwantlen student transcript and

registration

• Good attitude and genuine interest • Ability to learn through both “reading” &

“doing” • Physically able to do the work • English 10 & Math 10 • Grade 10 completion recommended • Desire to work and attend school during

the semester

Professional Cook 1 partnered with VCC located at Walnut Grove Secondary School

Program Length and Dates

What do you learn? What do you leave with upon successful

completion of the program? What do you need to get into the

program?

Full school year Sep to June

For Grade 12

students (some skilled Grade 11

may be considered)

Program runs Mon – Thurs

2:30 – 7:30PM and Friday work

experience at WGSS

Skills and knowledge required to succeed in a range of industries; including restaurants, hotels, institutional kitchens & catering operations

• Credit for at least 8 high school courses (32 credits) in Cook Training and work experience

• Professional Cook 1 (PC1) Industry certification

• Level 1 technical training • VCC certificate • Practical work experience in the field • ITA registration

• Good attitude and genuine interest in working in the culinary industry

• Physical ability to safely use knives and other related kitchen tools

Entrance Requirements: • Fully proficient in the English language

Completion of Grade 11 • Food Safe certification • One of the following school courses:

Cafeteria or Cook Training, Foods and Nutrition 11/12

OR • Paid or volunteer food preparation work

in a restaurant, catering business or professional kitchen