Updated: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Block Rotation for Week of February 8-12: C/D/A/B

BOMBERS' 2010 BASEBALL SEASON ANNOUNCED: PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULES NOW AVAIALBLE NEW!

With the first game just over a month away the Bombers are getting their swings goin'. For a copy of the practice schedule please click HERE; the games schedule can be found HERE. Note: some games are still to be added. Please direct any questions or concerns to Mr. Mace (250.352.5538).

TRAVEL TO OTTAWA COURTESY OF THE ROTARY CLUB NEW!

The Rotary Club is providing an excellent opportunity for a Grade 11 or 12 student to go to Ottawa for a week in early May. Your passion should be politics and government, as well as, Canada's role in the world. So, if you are considering a career in law and/or politics then this is an excellent opportunity. All expenses are covered. Please sign up on the sheet outside Deb Smith's office by Wednesday, February 24th to be considered.

GOVERNMENT EXAM RESULTS NEW!

Government exam results will be available the first week of March. Go to the student secure website to check your results. NOTE: You will need your PEN number which is the nine digit number on your report card!

QUEBEC EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARRIVE NEW!

L.V. Rogers would like to welcome the following students from Quebec: Karine Nadeau, Samuel Pépin-Guilbert, Marilyne Morin, Pascale Blais and Audrey-Anne Vachon! They will be at LVR for eight weeks to participate in school life and improve their English. Currently, Grade 9 students are applying to participate in this exchange to Quebec City for next fall. This annual exchange allows LVR students to spend time learning French and then to host a Quebec student in their homes.

'THE BATTLE OF THE BAG' DOCUMENTARY NEW!

Global Perspectives 12 presents the documentary film, The Battle of the Bag. Come watch this important and compelling documentary on the effects of plastic bags on our environment. The event is Friday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the LVR gym. All entrants will be provided with a FREE, re-useable cloth bag. All students, parents, and community members are welcome!

FEBRUARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE NEW!

Get your copy of the February Newsletter by clicking HERE.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADVENTURE CLUB GEARS UP NEW!

An new club called the International ACE (Adventure, Canadian culture, and Environmental leadership) Club starts up this month. Its purpose is to bring international students together to learn and experience what it is to be Canadian in the Nelson area. We will meet once or twice a month and be involved in various outdoor experiences that help promote learning, risk taking, and interpersonal skills. February finds the group snowshoeing with outdoor expert Howie Ridge, where students will learn how to build different snow shelters. In the months ahead, the group will be involved with geocaching, hiking, listening to resident wildlife experts on screech owl habitat, and bike touring. For further details, please contact Mr. Machado at kmachado@sd8.bc.ca.

GAMING ADDICTIONS HELP AVAILABLE NEW!

Yes, unfortunately, there is such a thing. Are you worried that your son or daughter may have an Internet gaming addiction? Please visit the Internet/Computer Addictions Services website where you will find details on signs, symptoms, susceptibilities, and treatments. If you require further assistance, please contact the LVR counselling department and they will connect you with the regional gaming addictions counsellor, Laura Holten.

ATLAS STRUTS ON THE CATWALK

It's not all fun and games in the ATLAS program! The students took some time out of their busy day to don their outdoor attire and wow the crowd at this year's 'ALTAS Fashion Extravaganza'. Check out the action below!

TIMETABLE AND BLOCK ROTATION SURVEY NEW!

LVR committed to revisiting the current timetable after three years. Guess what? Time's up! So, we are asking parents, teachers, and students to give us their thoughts and ideas for planning for next year. Please take a moment and complete the two-minute survey by clicking HERE. The survey closes Friday, March 5th. Have your say and complete the survey today!

COURSE PLANNING FOR 2010-2011 UNDERWAY NEW!

Believe it or not, the school has begun developing new courses as well as the course selection process for next year. For a list of all the important upcoming dates parents and students are encouraged to click HERE.

JANUARY GRAD NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE NEW!

The January Grad Newsletter is now available. For a copy, please click HERE.

BASKETBALL SQUAD LETS LOOSE!

The girls' basketball program took a quick break from all that running, dribbling, and shooting to smile for the camera! Check out the results...

'OKANAGAN CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL' PERMISSION FORM AND MUSIC DEPARTMENT UPDATE

ALL BAND MEMBERS and their parents are encouraged to download, complete, and return the permission form for the March 2nd-3rd trip to Penticton. Please click HERE to get your downloadable copy. Return completed forms to Mr. Bullen as soon as possible. And for a copy of the upcoming music department list of events please click HERE. For more information please contact Mr. Bullen at the school (250.352.5538).

'LVR PRESENTS AT THE PRESTIGE' MUSICAL EVENING

This annual gala event is a fundraiser for the music department. The evening of music will feature all groups/bands from LVR with special guests, The Playmor Junction Big Band. Tickets are available now and the cost is $50 per person. Payments made by cheque to 'SD8' are eligible for a tax receipt, as well. Tables of up to eight may be reserved for large groups. For more details, please contact Mr. Bullen (250.352.5538) at the school.

GRAD 2010 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE

Attention grads and parents of grads! Now's the time to begin the post-sescondary scholarship application process. To access the necessary information on all available scholarships, bursaries, awards, and to download all necessary application forms click HERE.

'FREEDOM TO READ' WEEK IS COMING!

February 21st-27th is 'Freedom to Read' Week. Join the LVR Library in a celebration against the censorship, banning, and challenging of books. (FYI: The Harry Potter saga is still banned in some parts of the world.). Watch LVTV in the weeks ahead to see how you can get involved and join the fun! For a list of banned books and magazines in Canada check out freedomtoread.ca. For a list of the Top 100 classics of the 20th century that were/are on the 'banned or challenged' list visit the American Library Association.

CELEBRATE AFRICA'S 4TH ANNUAL 'NIGHT OF LOCAL TALENT'

Celebrate Africa's fourth annual Night of Local Talent event is scheduled for Saturday, February 27th at the United Church at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at Eddy’s Music and from Celebrate Africa students starting Monday, February 1st. Proceeds from this event will support the Yamandu Village in Sierra Leone through the 'Free the Children' organization. Over the past five years, LVR and the Nelson community have contributed funds for a well, a school, three years of teachers’ salaries, medical and school supplies, and a microfinance business loan. Come on out listen to some great local talent and support the cause! For more information please contact Ms. Murphy at the school.

A 'PASSION FOR FASHION' SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS!

Over a one hundred and sixty people (it was a wee crowded!) packed the theatre on Monday, January 18th to support the textiles class as they showed off their works from the semester. Check out the glamour and glitz for yourself!