LV Rogers Spring Newsletter
April 2018 | http://www.lvr.sd8.bc.ca/ | twitter @lvrprincipal @lvrsecondary
Tamara Malloff, Principal (tmalloff@sd8.bc.ca) | Brent Cross, Vice-Principal (bcross@sd8.bc.ca) | Jordon Konken, Vice-Principal
(jkonken@sd8.bc.ca)
Principal’s Message
Our year has flown by so quickly that I cannot believe
we are already past Spring Break! It represents a
definitive change in seasons and an opportunity to
look forward to new things. Each year Spring reminds
me that change and growth is inevitable. At LV
Rogers, there is much to look forward to: course
selection, graduation preparations, and, yes,
planning for next year. Events will come fast and
furious and before we know it, the school year will be
complete. For our Grade 12s, the rest of the year will
blur into culminating graduation events. Please take
the time to read through our newsletter to get a
picture of the various events and changes coming up.
There is information on Parent/Teacher Interviews,
the New Graduation Program, Exams and
Assessments, and more. What an amazing place to
work and learn! I am so thankful for the hard work of
all our staff, students, and parents, and I hope
everyone is ready for the last stretch of the academic
year. Happy Spring to you all!
Sincerely, Tamara Malloff
Parents/Guardians Contact Info
Don’t forget to update your contact information so
that you receive current news from LVR. Please
contact our Office at 250-352-5538 or email
lvrclerical2@sd8.bc.ca
Student Transfers for 2018-19
Last day for student transfers is Tuesday, April 3rd at
3:30 pm with complete information. Please see
http://www.lvr.sd8.bc.ca/ for details.
PAC Meetings & Events
Next PAC meeting for all parents is Monday May 14th (Rm
211) at 7 pm. District Principal of Aboriginal Education,
Gail Higginbottom and the LVR AbEd team will be present
to discuss and AbEd programming including
indigenization at LVR.
LVR PAC is sponsoring a Parent’s Night Out Parenting &
Teaching with Smartphones at LVR Tuesday, April 24th
at 7 pm at LVR. A panel presentation with Psychologist
Todd Kettner, SD8 Safe Schools Coordinator Scott
Rothermal, Teachers Jeff Yasinchuk and Kari Kroker, Liz
Amoral, Tina Rubek, and parent Terese Bowers.
Discussion will involve topics such as sexting,
attachment, brain function, and more. All
parents/guardians welcome!
Contact lvrpac@gmail.com for information or connect
with the LVR PAC facebook page.
Chair: Martha Wilson, Secretary: Martha Clark
Treasurer: Terese Bowers
Parent & Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews for Semester 2 will take place
on Thursday, April 19th (Early Dismissal Day) from 3:30-
6:30 pm. Appointments can be made online, and will
open mid-April. Any parents/guardians wishing to
contact teachers outside of that time may do so.
Interim reports for students at-risk of failing a course
have been sent out or communicated prior to Spring
Break and in the weeks returning (April 3rd to 13th).
Please visit our LVR Staff page (click here) for teacher
contact information.
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New Grad Program 2018
The BC Ministry of Education has now released
official information on the new Grad 2018 program
that will impact students currently in Grade 11
(Grad 2019) and onward. The number of credits
remains the same, but there is an increased focus
on flexibility and personalized pathways accessible
to all students.

Information Links:

 Certificate of Graduation – New Grad Program

Course Selection 2019 Requirements

We have completed the course selection for new (2018-  Summary of Grad 2018 Implementation (pdf)
19) Grade 9 students prior to Spring Break. Next, we’re  Grad 2018 Full Implementation Guide (pdf)
focusing on Grade 10-12 course selections for our current
students.

Course Selection Assembly Schedule:

Grade 9s (Grad 2021) Wed. April 4 th
Grade 10s (Grad 2020) Wed. April 4 th
Grade 11’s (Grad 2019) Thurs. April 5 th
Parents/guardians and students can preview the Grade
10-12 Course Selection Guide on the LVR website here
(click under Students/Course Selection/Gr 10-12 Course
Selection).
New Numeracy Assessment
The current system of provincial exams is being
reconfigured to reflect the new curriculum. Starting
with the Numeracy Assessment this June, students in
Grades 11 (Grad 2019) and onward will be required to
take the Numeracy Assessment – and will have up to 2
opportunities to do so before they graduate.
Information Link:
 Provincial Numeracy Assessment Info (pdf)

Please note that there will be a Parent/Guardian

Course Information Night on Wednesday, April 11th at
7 pm. There will be a common info session on the New
Grad Program and Numeracy Assessment starting at 6 pm
in the LVR Gym, followed by break- out sessions in the
Gym, Multi-Purpose Room, and Library for grade level
course selection and program information.

Grade 10-12 course selections will be completed online

via MyEdBC mid to late April. We are striving to have
student draft timetables ready by late June.

Parents/Guardians! Please note that the Provincial

Satisfaction Survey for LVR will be available late April.
We value your input & feedback on how we are doing!

Digital links to the survey will be sent

via email later this month.

Celebrating the Arts
LV Rogers has a thriving Arts Program—both Fine Arts,
Performing Arts, and in our Applied Skills program!
Congratulations to teacher Robyn Sheppard and Theatre
students for the production of Radium Girls at the
Capitol Theatre this past March 2-4th. Next will be the
annual Good Will Shakespeare Festival takes place in
Vernon this April 16-18th. Please see Ms. Sheppard for
more information.
The LVR Dance program with Ms. MacMillan’s students
presented a marvelous program in conjunction with
Allegro Dance Theatre just before Spring Break as well,
and we look forward to a June culminating production.
Our LVR Band Program with Mr. Bullen is travelling to
Toronto to compete at Musicfest Canada (Nationals) in
May of 2018. To be invited to attend Musicfest,
competing bands must be one of the top two bands in a
given category at their respective regional festivals.
Congratulations to our LVR Band for making the list!
We look forward to our Digital Media Arts Show on April
26th in the LVR Multi-Purpose Room. Teachers Lori
Jones and Jackie Zelt are pulling together an amazing
exhibition of student work – we hope to see many of you
out for this display of student digital media!
If you stop by LVR, make sure to drop by the Multi-
Purpose room to see the wonderful array of artwork by
talented LVR Art students – thank you, Mr. Joyce!
Note that artwork is visible beyond the classroom: we
have two student mural projects either completed or
on the go. Thank you to Bethany Pardoe, Soleil
Babcock, and Amelia Ford for your leadership!
Upcoming Events
LV Rogers will be hosting the BC Lions in their annual
campaign against violence and harassment of women,
More Than a Bystander this April 19th. This four-year
initiative, guided by an advisory group of women who
are experts in the area of violence against women, will
see the BC Lions use their
status and public profile
to educate about violence
against women in BC and
urge everyone to ‘Break
the Silence on Violence
Against Women’.
Coming this May 11th is Out in Schools, BC's award-
winning education program that uses film and video
with facilitated group discussion to engage students on
issues of homophobia, transphobia and bullying.
LVR Grad Talent Show
The annual LVR Grad Talent Show will take place
Tuesday, May 29th at the Capitol Theatre. Please visit
the LVR Grad facebook page for more information.
Visit the LVR Grad 2018 facebook page for upcoming
meetings or contact 2018lvrgrad@gmail.com for info!
Spring Sports Roundup
Spring sports at LVR are underway! Rugby practices are
underway, and Sr Girls’ Field Hockey will be starting
soon.
The Jr and Sr Girls Soccer teams have started
practicing already (at LVR and also the indoor soccer
facility) and will be competing in their first tournament
on April 19th in Chilliwack and their second
tournament May 4th in Kelowna. Playdowns are
scheduled for Creston in early May and provincials are
in Kamloops starting on May 31st.
Student Travel Builds Capacity
There are many wonderful travel opportunities for LVR
students. This Spring Break saw the SD8 International
Program’s Global Intercultural Certificate program
students travel with teacher Kathi Knapik and
chaperones. Several LVR students (Ben, Nicole, Max, and
Jaden) participated in this service learning journey
travel to Oaxaca, Mexico to build homes for Mexican
families. Students not only built houses, but installed
water filtration systems. They also benefitted from the
reciprocity that takes place in a cultural exchange, and
learned much about Mexican culture, heritage, and
created long lasting friendships with their Mexican The GIS Oaxaca service learning cohort 2018
families and other students on the journey.
School Club News
This summer will see SD8 and LVR students and staff LV Rogers has several active clubs, many of which are
travel to India, Fuzhou, Beijing, and Chengdu. Visit
primarily student-led. We run a Clubs and Teams
http://international.sd8.bc.ca/ for information.
Week at the beginning of each year, and counted over
LVR Teacher Jeremy McComb returns with his Marine 30 clubs and teams at the onset. Here are some that
Biology student expedition from the Sea of Cortez in you may not know of:
Baja, Mexico. The curriculum being taught onboard the Physics Club
ship is very close to the Biology 11 curriculum (plants,
animals, ecology) and some natural history and geology.  Under the guidance of D’Arcy Ziprick (DESK)
and Angie McTague (LVR), the LVR Physics Club
Teacher Mike Joyce returns with the regional Rugby
prepared for the UBC Physics Olympics in
Tour to Ireland where students not only played rugby,
March and did very well for their first
but also experienced the rich history of Ireland.
tournament!
Choral Club
LVR Student Celebrations  This is a new student-led club started by
members of Corazon and Solstice. The acapella
Congratulations to Lucas Alexander and Soren
Hvenegaard for their successful auditions for the Denis group meets weekly in the band room. See the
Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra! This group is an honours Office or Saphire Guthrie for more information.
concert band, made up of students from across Canada. Debate Club
They will meet during the week of Musicfest Canada and
 This student-led club with Sr Coach Margaret
are featured performers at the end of the week. The
music they will prepare will be performed for close to Saville has thrived this year! Congratulations
10,000 students! to Michael Rhodes-Bliss and Sophie Edney for
being selected to attend the Junior Nationals
Congratulations also to Hannah Quinn, Grade 12, for
being signed to the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns in Calgary this May.
Soccer Team!
Student Transcript Service
Student Transcripts Service (STS) is an online application
for students to view their school marks, scholarships and
transcript, and send transcripts electronically. To register
for STS students will need:
- Personal Education Number (PEN)
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Email address
1. Go to the Ministry of Education’s Transcripts
and Certificate website at
http://www.StudentTranscripts.gov.bc.ca2.
Students must register for a BC Government
account, a BCeID. Follow the system prompts
and register for STS.
2. Finally, log in to Student Transcripts Service
using the BCeID.
3. From a student’s STS Dashboard, make post-
secondary institution selections, view
transcript, view assessment results, and send
transcripts immediately.
Grad Eligibility 2018
The LV Rogers Cap and Gown Ceremony is a special
community event – all eyes are on our graduates as they cross
the stage with dignity, purpose, and options.
Please note that Grade 12 students must be in good standing
for Semester two course completion (no at risk or incompletes),
and all online courses must be completed, with proof, by May
long weekend. Please contact your distributed learning service
provider if you have any questions or concerns. A finalized Cap
and Gown list will be posted the week of May 22nd.
We’ve met with Grade 12 students in February, counsellors
have been in contact with current non-grads, non-grad lists
have been posted in the counselling area, and a general email
has been sent to parents/guardians. DESK students have also
been emailed by Mr. Kilgour that courses need to be
completed. To find out if your son/daughter is at risk for not
graduating, have them log on to the Student Transcript Service
using their PEN number, or contact your school counsellor.
The LV Rogers Cap and Gown Ceremony is organized by the
school, and takes place Friday, June 15th at 7 pm at the Nelson
& District Community Complex (NDCC).
Scholarships and Bursaries
Information
There are many bursaries/scholarships available for
our grads. Please check out our website:
http://www.lvr.sd8.bc.ca/scholarships.html
There are several types of awards:
Type 1 Community Scholarships
Type 2 Community Scholarships
Type 3 District Awards
Type 4 External Awards
Type 5 BC Provincial Scholarships
District Dogwood applications are now closed, and
eligible students will be presenting on April 25th.
Next up will be the Community scholarship selections.
Grade 12 students should complete the online
application here by Thursday, April 12th (4 pm)
Applying for scholarships and wish to get organized?
Visit this great blog by a college student who offers a
systematic way to prepare for scholarship applications.
LVR Grad “Say Somethings” &
Valedictorian Selection
As Graduation is quickly approaching, it is time to think about
each participating graduate’s “Say Somethings,” which are a
brief statement about your plans, and a “thank you” to
parents/guardians, teachers or other meaningful people in
your life!
Mr. Konken will be sending out information about “Say
Somethings” in April. Please note that only Grade 12’s
eligible to graduate will participate in this school tradition.
The LVR Valedictorian selection process will also start in
early May. Valedictorians must be eligible to graduate, and
be in good standing for academics, attendance, and conduct.
Candidates are nominated by peers, and will present a brief
2-3 minute speech indicating their reason for being a great
representative to speak on behalf of the Grads of 2018.
Valedictorians are elected by their classmates, with final
approval by school administration. See Ms. Malloff if you
have any questions in the meantime.
UBC Admissions Changing 2019
Starting in 2019, UBC is changing how they evaluate applicants for admission. Please use the following
guidelines to help your Grade 10 and 11 students plan for and select their courses.
1. Students must still meet UBC’s general and degree-specific admission requirements. UBC’s general
admission requirements and the degree-specific prerequisites have not, and will not, change.
- Graduation from high School
- The English Language Admission Standard (for students who haven’t completed
at least three years of full-time study in Canada)
- The Grade 11 and Grade 12 degree-specific prerequisites
2. Students should still focus on their achievements beyond academics. The Personal Profile continues to be a
very important part of UBC’s online application. It helps UBC assess students’ preparedness for university study
based on a broad range of experiences and achievements.
3. Students should consider UBC’s holistic approach to assessing secondary school coursework. Starting in
2019, UBC will no longer calculate a four-course average based on an approved Grade 12 course list. UBC will
take a holistic approach to academic assessments and will consider all Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses when
evaluating the competitiveness of a student’s application – and emphasis will be placed on academic courses
related to their intended area of study.
UBC’s holistic approach will focus primarily on marks in academic courses, but will also consider breadth, rigour,
and relevancy of coursework:
1. To what extent has the student excelled in secondary school, as evidenced by their grades?
2. To what extent has the student challenged themselves in secondary school, as evidenced by
the number and academic rigour of courses completed?
3. To what extent has the student taken courses in subjects that are relevant to their intended
area of study at UBC?

Students can demonstrate competitiveness in a number of ways, beyond their grades:

- Challenge themselves – Show UBC breadth and rigour in their course selection,
and/or take advanced courses (e.g. AP, Calculus, dual credit, etc.).
- Demonstrate knowledge in their area of study – take courses related to their intended
areas of study (e.g. Math, and Science courses if they are applying to Bachelor of Science).
Why is UBC taking this holistic approach? The recognition of breadth, rigour, and relevancy of coursework is not
an admission requirement, nor should it encourage students to dramatically alter their high school course
selection. The purpose is to recognize that grades are not the only way to demonstrate readiness for post-
secondary studies.
While many applicants in 2019 will get offers of admission to UBC through an academic assessment based
primarily on grades in academic courses, it may be advantageous (though not required) to demonstrate breadth,
rigour, and relevancy in secondary school coursework.

Find out more on UBC’s website! Students can find information about these changes on the planning
for 2019 admission to UBC webpage.

Applying for Post-Secondary?

Applying to BC public universities and colleges just got easier. Students can do it all: search,
plan and apply on EducationPlannerBC.ca .
Health & Wellbeing Resources
LVR Services In-House
Freedom Quest Youth Services
 Freedom Quest Fridays at lunch Rm 205
Mandy discusses drugs, alcohol, harm reduction
and safety and is available Wednesdays for one-on-one sessions
Health Practitioner
 Grace is available for half days on Thursdays for private
consults regarding medical issues – see Youth & Family Worker
Robin Sheppard in the Counselling area to book an appointment
MCFD Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician New Filtered Water Fountain on 1st Floor:
 Clinician Stacie-Rae is available Tuesdays for pre-referrals Reducing plastic bottle waste

“Making Sense Out of Adolescence” Workshops Continue

Liz Amoral’s popular parenting workshops based on Gordon Neufeld’s video series will continue immediately
after Spring Break on Tuesdays from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the LVR Library. The final session will be April 10 th .
Parents are welcome and can attend as a drop in. Thank you LVR PAC for sponsoring the workshop series.

Kelty Mental Health for Families

Kelty Mental Health is a great provincial resource for families who would like information and support
on youth and young adult mental health issues such as anxiety, (hidden) depression, eating disorders,
ADHD, and much more. Visit http://keltymentalhealth.ca/family for information.

Cannabis: Talk to Your Teens

Many parents picked up this resource at our recent Parent/Teacher interview session.
Parents may find this helpful, given that the legalization of marijuana is scheduled for
later this year. It is available electronically at https://drugfreekidscanada.org/wp-
content/uploads/2017/06/34-17-1850-Cannabis-Talk-Kit-EN-10.pdf

Bounce Back & Reclaim Your Mental Health

Feeling overwhelmed, tired or like you’re in a rut? Are you more worried than usual or find yourself feeling
angry more easily? Bounce Back® may be able to help.

Bounce Back® teaches effective skills to help individuals (aged 15+) overcome symptoms of mild to moderate
depression or anxiety, and improve their mental health. Participants can learn skills to help combat unhelpful
thinking, manage worry and anxiety, and become more active and assertive.

Available for free across BC, Bounce Back® has been shown to help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety
by half, and over 90% say they would recommend it to a friend or family member.

Visit https://cmha.bc.ca/programs-services/bounce-back/
June Exam and Assessment Week June
The LVR June Exam schedule will be posted by early May. Please
see the general schedule posted here, noting that the Grade 10 and
11 Numeracy Assessments will be included in the official schedule.
 Click here for the provincial exam schedule dates/times.

Exam and assessment week allows for summative assessments,

including examinations, portfolios and portfolio conferencing, and performances. Although classes are not
officially in session, teachers are available for tutorial sessions and support for students. As the District is moving
away from exam week formats, and with fewer provincial exams, we expect to move to a different model for
exams and assessment next year.

AP Exams
All students wishing to write AP Exams, and who have paid their AP Exam fee to the Office, must attend one of
the pre-registration sessions in April in the Multi-Purpose Room. Sessions run on:
 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 (from 11:40 am – 12:25 pm or 3:25 pm – 4 pm)
 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 (2:15 pm – 3:45 pm only during Early Dismissal Day)
Please arrive on time and bring a pencil.
Contact Ms. Kroker, Ms. McTague, or Mme. Robertson if you have any AP exam
questions.

Supporting Positive Attendance

Chronic absence (missing 10 percent or more of school days) can be an early warning
sign of academic trouble. When students improve their attendance rates, they
improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating. If your child is
struggling to attend school, please contact your school counsellor or administration.

Here is what you can do as a parent/guardian:

Make school attendance a priority • Talk about the importance of showing up to school everyday, make that
the expectation. • Help your child maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good
night’s sleep. • If possible, avoid appointments during the school day. • Don’t let your child stay home unless
truly sick. Complaints of headaches or stomachaches may be signs of anxiety.

Resources: Please see Attendance Support for Families email attachment for more information

How to Access Your Child’s Teacher

If your child is having a difficult time with a class, or if you have a
question or concern, your first point of contact is your child’s course
teacher after you have a conversation with your child.

Any concerns you may have as a parent should be directed through a

brief email request for a meeting or telephone conversation. Please
expect at least a 24 hour turnaround in communication as teachers are
busy with classroom instruction, and will return your call or email as
soon as possible. Please refrain from direct visits to classes while they
are in session as it may be disruptive—always check in at the Office first.

If any challenges cannot be resolved, then a referral to a counsellor or

to administration may be warranted. We welcome and encourage Carla Wilson's English 11 class works with
healthy and proactive communication with our parent/guardians. seniors on an intergenerational project.
 DESK Moves to LVR Campus
DESK is the Distributed Learning School of the
Kootenays, currently located in downtown Nelson at
the Central Education Centre. As an outcome of the
SD8 Facilities Plan, DESK will be relocating to LV
Rogers (Grade 10-12 program) and to Hume Elementary
School (Kindergarten to Grade 9 program). Buy Your LVR Yearbook Now!
Yearbooks are $42, or $45 if you want to have
During the transition, there will be some minor
your name embossed on the front. If you bring a
disruptions as preparations take place to relocate the cheque to the office and want your name
DESK program. We are working with staff at both LVR embossed, remember to include your name, as
and DESK, as well as with District staff, to ensure as you would like to see it on the yearbook.
much continuity in programming as possible. Grads, if you pay your grad fees, your yearbook
We look forward to offering flexible programming to is included. But if you want your name embossed,
meet the needs of LVR and SD8 students in the months make sure you let the yearbook team know by
to come, and will keep our staff, parents/guardians, emailing lv2018yearbook@gmail.com
and students apprised of changes or updates.
Thank you for your patience as this process is underway.
Visit http://desk.sd8.bc.ca/ to view the DESK program. LVR Artists in Residence
LVR Alumni in the News:
Class of 2017

Artist Bethany Pardoe works her magic on the Library Mural

Teacher Jackie Zelt’s Gr 9/10 Art students’ first attempts at watercolour

 LV Rogers Important Dates 2018
Wednesday 4th Grade 9 (Grad 2021) and 10 (Grad 2020) Course Selection Assemblies
APRIL Thursday 5th Grade 11 (Grad 2019) Course Selection Assembly
Monday 9th Grad Meeting 7 pm (LVR)
Wednesday 11th Parent Info Night: New Grad Program & Numeracy Assessment at 6 pm
(LVR Gym). Course Selection Break Out Sessions start at 7 pm (Multi
Purpose Room, Library, Gym)
April 11-13th Grad Talent Show Auditions & Grad Fees due April 13th
April 14-16th Good Will Shakesfest (Vernon)
Monday 16th PROD Day
Tuesday 17th AP Exam Pre-Administration Sessions (from 11:40 am – 12:25 pm or 3:25
pm – 4 pm)
Wednesday 18th Early Dismissal Day (busses leave one hour early)
AP Exam Pre-Administration Session (2:15 pm – 3:45 pm only during
Early Dismissal Day)
Thursday 19th Early Dismissal Day
Parent – Teacher Interviews 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Friday 20th Last Day Term 2
April 23-27th Grade 10-12 Online Course Selection (via MyEdBC)
Tuesday 24th PAC Parents’ Night Out Smartphone Use & Teens Panel Discussion at
LVR
Wednesday 25th Gr 12 District Dogwood Scholarship Presentations (LVR)
Thursday 26th LVR Digital Media Arts Show (Multi Purpose Room)
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Friday 27 Semester 2, Term 3 Report Cards out
May 14-19th LVR Band Program travels to Toronto for Musicfest
MAY Monday 14th PAC Meeting 7 pm – District Principal Aboriginal Education, Gail
Higginbottom and LVR AbEd team
Monday 21st Stat Holiday
Monday 22nd Graduation Lists posted (Cap and Gown Ceremony)
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Monday 28 School Planning Day—classes not in session
Tuesday 29th LVR Grad Talent Show
Friday 15th LVR Graduation Cap and Gown Ceremony 7 pm at the NDCC
JUNE Saturday 16th LVR Grand March, Cavalcade, and Prom
June 22nd – 28th Final Examination and Assessment Week
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Friday 29 Administrative Day
July 3rd Semester 2, Term 4 Report Cards out (emailed & posted to MyEdBC)

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