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Arts & Crafts with Jane

CHOICES DL — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:36:46 +0000

We are all fortunate enough to enjoy Arts & Crafts with Jane on Wednesdays at Choices, now she is offering classes from the comfort of her own home too!

Jane’s Crafting Caze offers kids programs for children aged 7 and up, a Mom’s Craft & Chat, a Group Drop-in, and Craft classes in your home.

If you are interested in learning more about Jane’s Crafting Craze, please view the following flyer:

Jane’s Crafting Craze

Or contact Jane directly ay (250) 723-9551.

Pro-D Day

CHOICES DL — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:09:33 +0000

Just a reminder that this Friday, November 27th is a Pro-D day for the school district.

You are welcome to take the day off or complete coursework. However, teachers will not be available to provide assistance.

FSA Exams

CHOICES DL — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:38:14 +0000

Attention all Grade 4 and 7 students:

FSA Exams will be taking place between mid-January and mid-February. The tests focus on literacy and numeracy skills, or English and Math. The format will be a mix of paper and online components.

Online access to practice tests is available starting today. If you are interested in obtaining access, please contact Linda and let her know.

SnowPass

CHOICES DL — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:35 +0000

Grade 4 and 5 students can ski and ride for free!

If you are born in 1999 or 200, you are eligible to obtain a SnowPass. The SnowPass provides free admission to 57 different mountaisn throughout Western Canada including Mount Washington, Mt. Cain, Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymoure, and may more.

There is an administration fee of $16.80 but you receive 3 free lift ticket coupons at each of the 57 mountains. Additional information and the application form can be found at:

SnowPass.ca

Understanding FSAD Workshop

CHOICES DL — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:51:41 +0000

School District 70 Student Support Services and Circles of Cedar Resource Centre are offering a free, comprehensive workshop about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Everyone is invited to this one day event taking place at Ucluelet Secondary School on Friday, November 27th.

For more information and to register, see the following document:

UNDERSTANDING FASD

Art cancelled today

CHOICES DL — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:48:55 +0000

I am sorry to say that Art class will be cancelled today.

Mickey has promised to make it up to everyone ASAP.

Visual Arts: Ceramics and Sculpture

CHOICES DL — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:31:33 +0000

My apologies for the confusion surrounding the Ceramics & Sculpture class. The class will be taking place every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00am – 12:00pm until the end of June.

For a more detailed look at what learning outcomes the course will cover, please view the following document:

VAC 10 outcomes

Foods students

CHOICES DL — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:23:31 +0000

Thank you girls for helping with the clean up this afternoon.

If you took a container home from Choices can you please return it next week. If you could get into the habit of bringing in a container, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Also, I promise I will have sharper knives next week!! And I’ll try to find recipes that don’t involve onions …

Drop-in Calendars

CHOICES DL — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:21:37 +0000

The November and December calendars have been updated and posted on the Drop-in Sessions page.

Click on the link below to download the printable calendars:

DROP-IN SESSIONS

Pottery

CHOICES DL — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:34:31 +0000

For those of you who expressed an interest in taking part in the Pottery (Studio Arts) course, classes will take place starting Tuesday, November 17th at 11:00am-12:00pm and Wednesday, November 18th at 11:00am-12:00pm.

Come prepared: bring two washcloths and one foot of fishing line. You are welcome to bring an apron to wear also!

See you Tuesday!