Newsletter: September 16, 2015
BBQ Postponed; Home Stay needed; Walk-a-thon; Kayak trip
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BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ POSTPONED
The weather forecast for tomorrow is not good – telling of 60% chance of rain. We have rescheduled
the BBQ to coincide with the Parent Participation Program meeting on Wednesday, September 23,
starting at 6:00 PM. Should the weather not cooperate on that date, then we will proceed with the PPP
meeting, beginning at 7:00 PM, followed by a chance to meet the teachers, with dessert and coffee, for
parents only. If the BBQ is cancelled for a second time, then it will be rescheduled to take place in the
the spring.
HOME STAY FAMILY NEEDED
A grade ten student from China is searching for a TLA family for a home-stay for this academic year.
Any family interested in assisting this student to learn English as he attends school in Canada, should
contact the office. Competitive compensation is provided.
NO STUDENT DROP OFF IN STAFF PARKING LOT
A further reminder that families must not enter the staff parking lot to drop off or pick up students.
Drivers are also reminded not to block the school driveway at any time. Keep our students safe!
TLAWALK-A-THON 2015
The race continues to collect pledges for this year’s Walk-A-Thon. Total pledges to date, $9500.00! We
are hoping for over $35,000.00 this year. This is our major fund raising event of the year, and all
families are expected to participate fully! Pledge sheets MUST be returned with the cheque for the full
amount at the end of the pledge drive, Monday, October 12.
WALK-A-THON TAKES PLACE AT MACKIN PARK, OCT. 2. STUDENTS COME
TO SCHOOL AT 8:45 AM; DISMISSAL WILL BE FROM THE PARK AT NOON.
GRADE 8 & 12 KAYAK TRIP FRIDAY SEPT 25
Permission forms must be returned to the school this Friday, September 18.
FIRST TLA BOTTLE DRIVE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Please bring your accumulated juice boxes, pop, wine and beer bottles, and other returnables to school
first thing Friday morning. Parents interested in obtaining Parent Participation Program hours for this,
should contact the office. (Students in grades 8 & 12 may bring recyclables into school on Thursday,
due to the kayak trip.) Bottle Drives will be scheduled for the last Friday of each month. Thank you to
Mrs. Louise Hediger who is coordinating this popular TLA program. SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL
RC CHALLENGE SEASON TO BEGIN
Our season is now underway – competitions are Oct 24 and Nov. 21. Stay tuned for more news.
POST DATED TUITION CHEQUES NOW PAST DUE
Those who pay tuition monthly are requested to submit these to the office immediately.
