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| Updated 28 January 2012
Block Rotation January 30-February 3: 1234 |
Deb Smith: A Farewell Students
On Friday, the students gave much-loved teacher, Deb Smith, a final farewell. With a slideshow and words from Mr. Veregin, Mrs. Morrison, and Mr. Mushumanski, Deb, an educator for nearly fifty years, then spoke candidly with students about her love of learning and her passions. Here are some pictures from the assembly.
Our Living Yearbook: LVR Photostream NEW!
Make sure to bookmark our LVR Photostream on your device or computer in order to to access tens of thousands of photos. Want photos snapped of your school-related event? Get in touch with Mr. Yaz to arrange for the school camera or for him to drop by and snap photos. Visit today, visit often.
February Lunch Order Form NEW!
February's order form and menu selection for the cafeteria is now available.
Please return the completed form to the office as soon as possible.
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A Glorious Morning of Poetry NEW!
Students in Ms. Kroker's English classes spent a magical morning hosting their own poetry recital. As part of an assignment students were asked to choose a poem of a certain length and recite it to the class. The poems ranged from J.K. Rowling to Ellen Hopkins to Sylvia Plath to P. K. Page to J.R.R. Tolkien and William Wordsworth, and covered narratives, ballads, free verse, and spoken word. The event lasted the entire morning and was punctuated with two tea breaks and a bounty of student-made sweets and goodies. Beautiful live music and singing was courtesy Brynn, Sarah, and Alecia. Congratulations to all everyone that participated! Here's a look at some of the action from the morning.
Visit Ottawa for Free: Rotary's Adventure In Citizenship Program NEW!
The Rotary Club of Nelson is seeking candidates for the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship to be held in Ottawa from April 29 to May 2, 2012. If you are interested in meeting peers from every part of Canada to discuss and to debate with them issues facing Canada today then this program is for you! The program also gives participants the opportunity to see 'behind the scenes' at many national institutions, an opportunity not available to either visitors or residents of the capital region. Application forms are available on the shelf in the counselling office. For more information please contact Chris Fairbanks at 250.352.5371 during work hours. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, February 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Stellar Dog-Sledding in Sunny Salmo
BC champion dog-sled driver, Al Magaw, once again hosted several students from the Ab-Ed program at his dog-sledding kennel, Spirit of the North, in Salmo this past week. Here are some shots of the action!
GRADS: Scholarship Information and Application Forms Now Available
Grads! The scholarship page is now available to grads and their parents. On the page users will find a copy of the LVR 2011-2012 scholarship booklet, a list of local scholarships and bursaries, various application forms (we're adding those as they become available), lists of scholarship resources, and other available financial assistance opportunities.
LVR Arcade Now Open!
Ms. Jones' ICTS 10 class has been hard at work...making games! What? Yes. The LVR Arcade is now open! Using Gamemaker online software (it's free and easy to use), the students in the class have created (and recreated) version of earlier video games.
District Technology Plan: Parent Input & Survey
Through the BC Education Plan our province is committed to moving forward with the integration of technology for learning for students. As a District, we are looking at the needs of our students in their learning, and the role technology plays in meeting the needs of all students. As we develop a District ‘Technology for Learning’ plan, we are seeking input from partner groups through parent and staff surveys as well as through student focus group discussions. We look forward to gathering ideas from everyone as together we develop a plan for moving forward. We invite everyone to take the time to respond to our parent survey.
Altar, Throne & Hymn: Olympian Tribute
The final component in Ms. Klan's English 10 unit on Greek Mythology was the creation of a 'shrine' for a chosen Olympian god or goddess. Featuring alters to Aries, Hermes, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Poseidon here are the finished results from her Block 2 class.
Former Grad and Local Poet MeetsLocal with Students
Former LVR graduate ('77), local historian, prolific poet, and poetics essayist, Sean Arthur (Art) Joyce, was at the school onTuesday, January 17th to share his passion for the pen and poetry. He shared some of his stories about his time at LVR ("a round peg trying to fit into a square hole"), his inspirations, his call to action and social justice, the role the poem plays in promoting change, and his love of local history. He spent thirty-minute workshops with various English classes ranging from Grade 10 to AP English 12, and read from his selection of published works. For more information about Art you can visit his website, Chameleonfire.
Art Joyce (grad '77) shares his passion for poetry and social justice with Grade 12 students on Tuesday in the library.
Olson Shares School News with Community
Grade 12 student, Cam Olson, has just had his second article for the Nelson Star published late last week. Olson shares what was a busy December at LVR, end of first semester, and beginning of the final semester for the graduating class of 2012.
Art Attack: Grade 12 Art Exhibit
If you haven't been by the art room lately,there are some beautiful work by talented LVR students. Just in case, here's what you're missing...
LVRCinema: Our YouTube Channel
With over 60 videos and counting the LVR YouTube Channel, LVRCinema, is a great place to check out many of the fantastic digital works created by LVR students and staff. Add us to your subscription list!
Get the Daily Scoop: Join our parent/guardian email list
To get the daily school announcements sent directly to your inbox please contact our secretary, Pam Mansveld, at pmansveld@sd8.bc.ca or 250.352.5538 and join our email list today!
School Growth Plan 2011-2012
The focus of learning and teaching at L.V. Rogers is guided, in principal, by our School Growth Plan. In May, the plan is revisited by teachers, the PAC, the School Planning Council (which has two student representatives). Evaluations are made to determine how the school is doing with regards to meeting the objectives and specific goals and where changes are required. Parent feedback is always welcome. Please forward thoughts and questions to our principal, Mr. Tim Huttemann, at thuttemann@sd8.bc.ca.
Calendars, Handbooks, and Schedules 2011-2012
To obtain copies of the board-approved school and school district calendars, block rotation schedule, and student handbooks please visit our Forms & Schedules page.
