Principal's Message May 11-15th

Good morning Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary!

It is “Rodeo Spirit” Week at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary and excitement is in the air!  This week, as the rodeo preparations unfold down the hill from the school, our students and staff are celebrating their Cloverdale pride with special themes for each day.  Friday will be “Country” Day… all Panthers are invited to come to school dressed in your best Western attire!

It has been an interesting week of learning success, extra-curricular initiatives, athletic prowess and much behind-the-scenes work in preparing for year-end and September start-up.  This is a very busy time for students and staff.  As we head into the final weeks of May, and the distractions of year-end and graduation surround us, I encourage all students to stay focussed, don’t lose sight of your learning goals and show us your commitment and dedication to success.  You can do it Panthers!

On Monday, Mr. Guevara’s Humanities 8 class invited us into their classroom to display their Medieval Village 3-D models.  Our students did a fantastic job building their villages and discussing the features of their design.  I am always so impressed with the creativity of our students.   Thank you for the invitation!

On Tuesday, our Extended Day Advisory Committee concluded our discussions and review of next year’s Bell Schedule options.  The school will be communicating next year’s Extended Day Bell Schedule to our community in the coming days.  Great thanks to all staff who participated in the Advisory group and to all staff who provided your feedback.  As always, this was a very complex conversation.  However, I am absolutely confident that our Panthers will continue to thrive as we move into next year’s schedule.

On Wednesday, our Math 8 students competed in the National Gauss Mathematics 8 contest.  Good luck Panthers!  We are proud of you and your academic excellence.

This week our “new to us” tire machine arrived for our Automotive students!  This is an important instructional resource. We are very pleased to be able to provide this learning opportunity for our students.

Over the past weeks, Ms. Robinson’s English students have been visiting Don Christian Elementary and working with the primary students writing stories.  This has been a wonderful collaboration.  I am so impressed with the leadership of our LTSS students and I know that the elementary students were very grateful for this opportunity.  Well done Panthers!

Have a great “Country” Friday and enjoy your long weekend.  Monday is the Victoria Day Statutory holiday – schools will be closed.  We will see you on Tuesday.

Ken

Traffic and Student Parking

All Panthers are reminded that traffic around the school and parking on school property will be very busy with our increased enrollment and Extended Day schedule.  All student drivers are reminded that it is very important to drive with care and attention while on or near school property.  Safety is our first priority.  Please drive safely and responsibly, be aware of pedestrians, and follow all traffic regulations.

If possible, all families are asked to consider alternative transportation options.  Please walk or bike to school if possible.  It would also be helpful if students are dropped off a couple of blocks away from the school and vehicles do not enter our school’s parking lot.  

Note:  For the safety and privacy of our students, please avoid using the Elements Casino entrance as a designated drop-off/pick-up location.  

Students are only permitted to park in the Student Lot on the right side of our parking lot near our Portable classrooms.  Students are not permitted to park in the Staff Lot.

All students wishing to park on school property must apply for a Parking pass.  Application forms may be picked up at the office.  

Parking passes must be displayed on your car’s windshield at all times while on school property.  Parking privileges will be revoked for any students not following our parking regulations or for unsafe driving.

Thank you for your help and cooperation in responding to our increased traffic challenges and protecting the safety of our community members.