LVR Weekly Update - 9Nov25
Hello LVR Families,
Our cross-country squad had some amazing results on the island this past weekend at the Provincial championships. Here are a few of the results: Dawson Abraham came 3rd overall for AA boys, Ruby Nay came 6th overall for AA girls, and the LVR Girls got the bronze medal for overall team results. Team members include Ruby Nay, Aleah Smith, Jacqueline Willard and Avran Fisher. Go Grizz!!
We also have lots of Fine arts events coming in November. Fine Arts: November updates
Visual Arts - Next time you are in the building come down to 1st floor and check out gorgeous framed portraits as well as charcoal skeletons just in time for Halloween
Band- November 10th The LVR Bands are currently preparing to play for Remembrance Day assembly as well as hosting a Purdy's fundraiser to raise some money to attend festivals in the spring.
Dance - November 22 Dance Educators Showcase at Capitol Theatre Dance Academy students are performing November 22 proceeds of this concert go to community members who might need financial assistance to take dance classes
Drama - November 27th and 28th Theatre Production class presents our Term 1 show: The REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, a mysterious comedy in the LVR Performing Arts Space
Our Remembrance day ceremony will be on Monday. Please take a look at the adjusted block schedule below for the shape of the day. A reminder that Tuesday is the Remembrance Day stat holiday, so there will be no school.
Adjusted Block Schedule
Lunch and afternoon schedules are not affected. Block times will be the same as usual.
Announcements...
The LV Rogers Student Trustees would like to hear from our students! This year the school district is focussing on mental health support for students. As part of this work, our student trustees are asking students to fill out a short google form so that we can get more information about what matters most to LV students. Please check in with your student and, if they are comfortable, have them fill out the form linked HERE:
The LV Dance program is starting its annual Poinsettia fundraiser! All proceeds will help to support LVR’s Dance Program offset production costs, master classes, artistic residencies, lo festival entries, travel and more. Each purchase helps fund production costs, master classes, artistic residencies, festival entries, travel, and more. Click on the link below for further details and ordering information.
Do you like good chocolate? Get your Purdy's Christmas Chocolates and help support the LV Rogers Band program!
Visit this link to start ordering and enter the customer number! https://fundraising.purdys.com/2008156-130067
CUSTOMER #: 78605
Order Deadline: November 30
Pick up Date: December 15
(pick up at LVR office between 2:30-4:00 pm)
If you have questions about the ordering process or you would like a physical catalogue, please email lily.andersen@gmail.com or call or text 604-816-0811.
Coming up at LV:
-Monday, November 10th - LV Remembrance day ceremony
Tuesday, November 11th - Remembrance day Stat - No school
Wednesday, November 19th - First term reports posted to the family portal - More information on logging into the Family Portal to come next week.
-Get your new LVR Grizzlies t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts, on sale through the Rec Leadership class & the LVR office.
District Weekly Update:
Helpful Links:
- ERASE Report-it tool
- Safer Schools Together - Social Media Resources for Parents
- Directory of Mental Health Resources
- Foundry Virtual - Free Counselling for ages 12-24 and caregivers
- Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Teens
- BC Lung Foundation - Info for parents - What you need to know about Tobacco, Vaping, and Cannabis
- LVR Block Rotation - Note that there are changes to the early dismissal dates & last week in June that are now updated from the previous version. Please save this one!
- SD8 2025-26 School Calendar
- LVR & SD8 Code of Conduct
- LVR Attendance Policies & Procedures
Thanks everyone, you made it through a very long update! There is so much happening at LV!
Ian Cooper
Principal