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SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 (ALBERNI)

NOTICE TO PARENTS

School District 70 (Alberni) Welcomes All Students for School Opening The following schools will RE-OPEN for the 2013-2014 school year on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 as follows: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: Alberni Elementary Eighth Avenue Gill

10:00 am - 12:00 noon 10:00 am - 12:00 noon 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Howitt Maquinna Wood

10:00 am - 12:00 noon 10:00 am - 12:00 noon 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

All students enrolled in Kindergarten start on the date and time indicated in the letter, they will receive in the summer, from their Kindergarten teacher.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Neill Middle School Ecole E.J. Dunn Middle School

10:00 am - 12:00 noon 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

SECONDARY:

September 3: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for grade 9 students only September 4: 8:45 am – 3:15 pm, school open for all students grades 9 – 12.

Career Ed/Counselling Offices will be open August 27, 28, and 29 from 9:00 am – 3:00pm for students to collect timetables and address scheduling concerns.

VAST:

New students for Vast or Options Focus must submit applications now to avoid a wait list. Vast is open the week of August 26 for applications and registration.

Registration interviews will continue all September on a first-come basis. Current ADSS students must have a referral from ADSS before an interview will be given. The Vast office is open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm each day to pick up or drop off applications. Returning Vast students must contact your advisor the week of September 3 or come into the office. For further information please contact 250-723-3744.

ADULT EDUCATION:

SD70 offers ADULT EDUCATION at several locations including Vast, CHOICES and Literacy Alberni. For more information please contact Mr. Peter Klaver or Mr. Sean Petersen at 250-723-3744.

CHOICES DL:

Returning CHOICES families will be contacted by their teacher-advisor during the week of September 3 regarding startup procedures. New applicants should contact Mr. Sean Petersen at 250-723-3744. It is possible for students in grades 10-12 at ADSS to take more courses by distance or online through CHOICES while still attending ADSS. These students should contact their school counselor or Mr. Peterson directly.

For more information, please check our website: www.sd70.bc.ca

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Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year!

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Give your Pre-Schooler a “StrongStart” StrongStart BC is a FREE interactive play opportunity for you and your children from birth to 5 years of age.

Families have the opportunity to meet with other parents and children in this safe and explorable atmosphere.

What’s inside

Strong Start School Jitters cts School Conta r Extracurricula Activities ar School Calend rs Student Tuto Cyberbullying gs Board Meetin s Bus Schedule Bus Safety

StrongStart BC also provides: • Active learning through play with various activities • Learn about child development, school facilities and local resources • Children can develop culturally, emotionally, physically and cognitively • Share in the excitement of your child’s successes • Learn about healthy eating and nutrition We hope to see you at our free drop-in StrongStart program!

Alberni Elementary StrongStart 250 724 0623 4645 Helen St Port Alberni

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8th Avenue Bumblebeeland StrongStart 250 723 7631 2941 8th Ave Port Alberni

Dragon Martial Arts Academy

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Over 30 years training in the Alberni Valley

TAE KWON-DO & ROYCE GRACIE JIU-JITSU Port Alberni’s premiere School of Self Defense 2984 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC • 250-723-2605 or 250-720-9556 Master Instructor ~ Warren Lee, Black Belt Instructor for over 30 years • Royce Gracie Certified 2 Stripe Purple belt ~ Canada’s only Certified Royce Gracie Instructor • Canada’s only Certified Gracie Retention and Control for Immediate Enforcement • Canada’s 1st and Only Royce Gracie network School.

• Team building and off ice conditioning for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs • One of B.C’s Longest running Martial Arts Academy’s.

• 6500 sq ft of training area, showers, heavy bags and weight training area.

Come Train at Port Alberni’s Finest Martial Arts Academy You cannot put a price on your health and well being, Beneficial for all ages kids to Seniors • Strength and Conditioning, Flexibility , Coordination, Focus, Stress Relief • Jr Dragons Program: Ages 4 - 7yrs old • Kids Tae Kwon-do: Ages 7 to 12 years Old • Teen’s and Adult Tae Kwon-do • Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu • Womens Self Defence

• Gracie Bully Proof • Family Package Rates • Private and Group Lessons Available

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ALLEVIATING

FIRST-DAY-OFSCHOOL JITTERS

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he first day of school can create butterflies in the stomachs of parents and children.

However, following a few tips can alleviate feelings of nervousness.

August and September are prime months for the return to school. Whether this is a child’s first time entering the classroom or he or she has done the back-to-school thing multiple times, it’s not uncommon for feelings of anxiety to arise.

There are expectations and unknowns with each and every school year for both the students and their parents. Pivotal years, such as kindergarten, 6th

grade for middle-schoolers, freshman year of high school, or the start of college can create added levels of jitters because these years mark entry to a new school or new routine. But keeping a few pointers in mind can alleviate some of the fears.

• Keep a routine. It is important for parents and students to get back into the school swing of things a few weeks prior to the first day of school. Start setting alarm clocks for the hour at which kids will have to awaken, and get them in the habit of rising from bed and starting the day.

Try to schedule something to do each day that will be the inspiration for getting moving,

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Get kids in the habit of rising from bed and starting the day.

Try to schedule something to do each day that will be the inspiration for getting moving, such as school supply shopping.

KEEP THEM ACTIVE! • Be prepared.

Gather supplies, practice the driving route, lay out clothes, make lunch the night before, get a good night’s rest, and set the alarm clock.

Knowing all of the controllable factors are handled can ease the mind of parents and students.

such as school supply shopping. Take the carpool route to school, or find out where the school bus stop may be. These practice sessions will enable the family to decide how much time is needed to get ready in the morning and make changes accordingly.

• Mention school frequently.

Begin talking about school and what is necessary to prepare. Be sure to talk about the more enjoyable aspects of school, such as seeing friends, participating in extracurricular activities and even the change of scenery school provides. Mention the things your child may expect. Hearing about school frequently can reduce feelings of anxiety.

• Visit the school. If this is the student’s first time entering this school, you can take advantage of orientation days for new students or schedule an individual visit to the school. A tour and a meeting with the principal will also assuage some fears of the unknown. This can also calm any apprehension parents may have, because they, too, will know the layout

of the school, its policies, and who will be watching over their children.

• Don’t be nervous. Children often look to their parents for guidelines on how to behave.

A parent who is overly nervous or sad about the first day of school could make their kids nervous, too. Put on a brave face and keep any anxiety hidden until kids have left for school.

• Stay positive. Always keep conversations about school geared toward the positive. If children mention things that frighten them, calm those fears and show the upside to attending school. Provide examples of your own school experiences and how everything turned out for the best.

The first day of school can be a time of uncertainty for students and parents. Adults are facing a new stage in their lives, and children are awaiting a classroom of new faces and requirements.

Preparing for the first day can alleviate some of the anxiety about heading off to school for a new year.

FALL 2013 REGISTRATION DATES: • AUGUST: Monday-Thursday

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 (ALBERNI) DIRECTORY School Guide 2013

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School Contact Information

CC - Cost Centre Code = Speed Dial CC SCHOOL

Effective September 1, 2013 E-MAIL

PHONE

FAX

PRINCIPAL/ VICEPRINCIPAL

728-3352

728-3350

D. Homan - P

dhoman@sd70.bc.ca

724-0623

724-0600

lmorphet@sd70.bc.ca mfryer@sd70.bc.ca

723-7631

723-1342

L. Morphet-P M. Fryer–VP L. Gunther -P

723-9311

723-9113

D. Olson – P

dolson@sd70.bc.ca

723-7521

723-1674

S. Manson - P J. Dawson - VP

smanson@sd70.bc.ca jdawson@sd70.bc.ca

724-0512

724-0513

dhoman@sd70.bc.ca mgirard@sd70.bc.ca

726-7793

726-2732

D. Homan- P M. Girard – VP J. Adamson - P

725-3254

725-3264

D. Ryan - P J. Hansen - VP

dryan@sd70.bc.ca jhansen@sd70.bc.ca

724-1132

724-1363

G. Selva-P

gselva@sd70.bc.ca

723-7522

723-7557

S. Brown – P J. Messenger – VP

sbrown@sd70.bc.ca jmessenger@sd70.bc.ca

723-8151

723-5997

R. Behnke- P J. Anderson-VP

rbehnke@sd70.bc.ca janderson@sd70.bc.ca

723-6251

723-2126

N. Moncur – P R. Souther - VP D. Maher – VP

nmoncur@sd70.bc.ca rsouther@sd70.bc.ca dmaher@sd70.bc.ca

724-3284 723-1191 726-7796

723-4073 723-2689 726-7710

C. Sedgwick-P M. Rhodes-VP

csedgwick@sd70.bc.ca mrhodes@sd70.bc.ca

Vast Centre

723-3744

723-3711

#202 4152 Redford St. V9Y 3R5 (Michelle Bauer/Erika McLeod) CHOICES/DL Sandra Dailey Christine Tardif Carrie Cann Career Education: Jim Lawson Options Focus: Susan Dunbar

P. Klaver – P S. Petersen – VP S. Shahi – VP

pklaver@sd70.bc.ca spetersen@sd70.bc.ca sshahi@sd70.bc.ca

735-0887 735-0555 731-7857 731-7090 723-3744

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Bamfield Community School

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École Alberni Elementary K-5

Gen Del VOR 1B0 4645 Helen St. V9Y 6P6 (Marilyn Jones) 11

Eighth Avenue Elementary K-5

lgunther@sd70.bc.ca

2941 - 8th. Ave. V9Y 2K5 (Rhona Russell) 14

Gill Elementary K-5 5520 Beaver Crk. Rd. V9Y 8X6 (Deb Bratt)

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John Howitt Elementary K-5 3867 Marpole St.V9Y 6Y3 (Gayle Hawkins)

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Maquinna Elementary K-5 3881 Bruce St. V9Y 1J6 (Nadine Doucette)

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Ucluelet Elementary K-7

jauld@sd70.bc.ca

Box 669, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 (Kim Clark) 24

Wickaninnish Community K-7 Box 220 Tofino V0R 2Z0 (Rebecca Tuck)

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Wood Elementary K-5 4111 Wood Ave. V9Y 5E8 (Penny Schwager)

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École E.J. Dunn Middle School 6-8 3500 Argyle St. V9Y 3A8 (Janet Fitzgerald/Nancy Bell)

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Neill Middle School 6-8 5055 Compton Rd. V9Y 7B5 (Kathy Mooney/Nancy Bell)

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Alberni District Secondary 9-12 4000 Roger St. V9Y 0B1 (Lani Goorts/Lori Behnke) Counselling: Teresa Sexton Work Experience: Erica Watson

Ucluelet Secondary 8-12 Box 40, Ucluelet V0R 3A0 (Corrine Corlazzoli)

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Registration Dates: August 21,22,28,29 from 4-7 pm at the Studio, School District 70 (Alberni) 4690 Roger Street Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Z4 5119 Athol Street

Studio: 250-723-6633 or 250-724-2580

• Arts & crafts supply store for school, home, workshops or gallery • Unique art gifts; jewelry, carved wooden boxes & more • Sign your child up for Theatre Workshops (8 workshops includes performances) for ages 7-12 with a holiday production of

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How to help kids find the right extracurricular activity

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oday’s kids are busier than ever before. Be it the increasingly competitive nature of scholastic life or the increase of twoincome households where kids need something to do other than come directly home after school, children today are much busier than their school-aged counterparts of yesteryear.

While it can be fun and beneficial for kids to participate in extracurricular activities, finding the right fit isn’t as easy as it sounds. When helping kids find an extracurricular activity, it’s best to consider a host of factors. Especially keep in mind that not all kids are the same with respect to interests. And what was enjoyed by their parents won’t necessarily be enjoyed by them.

Getting Started

The best place to start is to speak to kids about their interests. Just because Dad loved playing football doesn’t mean Junior is destined to be a gridiron great.

Kids have their own interests, and those interests can be cultivated with the right extracurricular activity. For example, a creative child might enjoy an afterschool art class a couple of times per week. Parents should also consider extracurriculars that can help kids grow as people. For instance, a child who’s shy in public but loves hamming it up at home might embrace an after-school theater program.

Once options have been discussed with kids, take in a session or two before committing to anything. The shy youngster might visit the local theater program and enjoy it thoroughly, or he or she might decide against it. Either way, a visit will give kids and parents a sense of what the program is like and whether or not it’s the right fit. When visiting, observe the nature of the program. Is it an encouraging, vibrant environment?

Do the adults and kids involved appear to be having fun?

Get the 411

Parents want their kids to be as safe after school as they are during it.

When looking for an extracurricular activity, inquire about the staff-to-child ratio and about the staff’s professional background. Any staff-to-child ratio that

is greater than 12:1 likely indicates a program that is understaffed, which could mean kids won’t get the attention they need. Also, ask for the staff’s references and work history in the field of child care. If certification is necessary or recommended, make sure the staff meets all requirements.

Parents should also inquire about program costs. Though many programs are upfront about fees, some have hidden fees that can add up. Such fees can be for uniforms, equipment, class trips, etc. Extra fees don’t have to exclude a program from consideration, but it’s better to know about them in advance than have them come as a surprise.

Consider a Child’s Grade Level

Team sports, including baseball, can be a great extracurricular activity once kids are old enough to understand rules and cope with losing.

of understanding rules and handling losing than younger kids. As children get older and move on to middle school, look for activities that reinforce learning and help develop a young person’s character, including their ability to interact with others.

When looking for an extracurricular activity for kids, parents should consider a host of factors, including the child’s interests and age.

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School Calendar 2013-2014 Labour Day

O C T O B E R

First Day of School

Thanksgiving Day Professional Development Day

Curriculum Implementation Day

Winter Vacation New Year’s Day

Schools Re-open

Family Day Local Specialist Professional Development Day

School Based Day

Last Day of Classes

Victoria Day

Administrative Day

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School Calendar 2013-2014

Last Day of Classes

Schools Closed for Remembrance Day School Based Day

Winter Vacation Christmas Day

Boxing Day

Last Day of School for Winter Vacation

Winter Vacation

School Based Day

Last Day of Classes Good Friday

Spring Break

School Re-Opens

Schools closed for Easter Monday

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A STUDENT’S TUTOR

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arents of children who are having difficulties grasping school lessons routinely turn to tutors to provide the added measure of instruction some students need to succeed. When selecting a tutor, parents should ask questions and keep important things in mind.

Tutors provide a muchneeded service to students and can be welcome helpers for teachers. According to reports from state and federal government

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tutoring advisors, close to $10 million dollars annually is spent on tutors in the United States alone.

Although many teachers try to tailor lessons to students with various learning capabilities, there may be instances when some students still fall behind. What’s more, some students perform better with the one-on-one teaching style of tutors than they do in a group setting.

or her find a system of learning that works.

The first step to finding a tutor is working with the student to determine what type of tutor may be ideal. Tutors come in different forms: • Students who volunteer their time helping fellow classmates. There are also alumni who provide tutoring services for low or no cost.

• Teachers who may offer tutoring after school hours.

There are certain signs a • Some churches or other student may need a tutor. organizations offer tutoring These include students availability. consistently earning failing grades, complaining about • There are online or giving excuses why they services where students don’t want to do homework, can get homework help behaving badly at school, or assistance in different subjects. or complaining that they simply don’t want to go to • Private tutors that come school. All of these issues to the student’s home and provide instruction. may be a child’s way of masking difficulty grasping • Tutoring companies lessons. A tutor can step and franchises where in to catch a student up tutoring may take place in with lessons and help him a learning facility.

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Selecting a tutor • When interviewing prospective tutors, parents and students should be sure the tutor is qualified. Experts suggest finding a tutor who has five or more years of experience. If the tutor will be offering lessons in a particular subject, certification or a degree in that area is very helpful but not always necessary as long as the tutor is effective.

• Students often meet with a tutor one to three times a week per session. The tutoring arrangement can stretch on for several months.

With this in mind, the tutor-student relationship should be a good one.

The child should feel comfortable with the tutor.

• Tutors should know the material but also be able to explain it in layman’s terms to the student. A good tutor will outline a plan on how he or she will help improve performance but also how the tutor will check up and be sure the student maintains improvement.

• Find a tutor who will be open to interaction with the student’s primary teacher. This way lessons can be geared around schoolwork and coincide with what’s already being learned.

School Guide 2013 • Parents will need to be hands-on and take an interest in what the tutor and the teacher have to say. Observing the tutor in action can help determine whether the fit is right or a new tutor needs to be brought in. Parents can wait for five to eight sessions to pass before determining if the tutor is clicking with the child.

• Select a tutor who agrees to periodic progress reports. It is not too ambitious for parents to expect marked academic performance after a month or more of tutoring.

• Cost is always a factor when selecting a tutor. A higher hourly rate isn’t always indicative of a better tutor. Depending on the subject matter and certification of the tutors, costs can range from $20 an hour to $50 or more. Shop around for a tutor and remember to emphasize the tutor’s relationship with the student more than what the tutor charges per hour.

Tutoring is often a helpful way for students who are falling behind in the classroom to redeem themselves. Hiring a tutor should be done at the first signs of learning difficulty, not when it seems things are too late to institute change.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS 2013/14 DATE

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CYBERBULLYING

P & VP Rep

September 10, 2013 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Selva September 24, 2013 Alberni Elementary 7:00 p.m.

Morphet occurs when a child is October 8, 2013 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Girard embarrassed, harassed, October 22, 2013 Eighth Avenue Elementary 7:00 p.m.

Gunther humiliated, threatened, or tormented by another child November 12, 2013 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Anderson using the Internet, mobile November 26, 2013 Neill Middle School 7:00 p.m.

Behnke phones or another interactive December 10, 2013 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Homan and digital technology.

Christmas Vacation December 23, 2013 – January 3, 2014 Just as genuine a concern as bullying, January 14, 2014 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Moncur cyberbullying has resulted in children killing others or even committing January 28, 2014 Gill Elementary 7:00 p.m.

Olson suicide. Cyberbullying occurs when February 11, 2014 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Klaver minors are on both sides of bullying or February 25, 2014 EJ Dunn Middle School 7:00 p.m.

Brown if the bullying was at least instigated by a minor against another minor. Some March 11, 2014 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Souther of the more common means in which Spring Break March 17 – 21, 2014 a child is victimized by cyberbullying include repeated e-mails or instant April 8, 2014 Ucluelet Secondary (Budget Input) 6:30 p.m.

Sedgwick messages, posting real or doctored April 18, 2014 Good Friday images online, sharing intimate April 21, 2014 Easter Monday information against a child’s will and encouraging other children to April 22, 2014 School Board Office (Budget Input) 7:00 p.m.

Fryer share in the bullying. Breaking into May 13, 2014 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Messenger online accounts, such as e-mail or May 27, 2014 Vast Centre 7:00 p.m.

Petersen social networking accounts, is also considered cyberbullying. Though June 10, 2014 School Board Office 7:00 p.m.

Dawson some instances of cyberbullying rise June 17, 2014 Long Service/Retirement Dinner to a level where criminal charges are filed, this is rare.

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School Guide School Guide 2012 2013 BUS SCHEDULE 2013/14 Beaver Creek & Fayette Beaver Creek & Hills Beaver Creek & Smith Beaver Creek & Thompson Beaver Creek & McKenzie Beaver Creek & Bainbridge Beaver Creek & Dobie Beaver Creek & Meshers Beaver Creek & Bland ADSS Gill School Beaver Creek & Saunders Beaver Creek & Fayette Beaver Creek & Hills Beaver Creek & Smith Beaver Creek & Thompson Beaver Creek & McKenzie 7450 Beaver Creek Rd Beaver Creek & Bainbridge Beaver Creek & Dobie Beaver Creek & Meshers Beaver Creek & Bland Bus Garage

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Route 1 FRIDAYS oNLY Leave Bus Garage Leave ADSS (1st Bus) Gill School Beaver Creek & Saunders Beaver Creek & Fayette Beaver Creek & Hills Beaver Creek & Smith Beaver Creek & Thompson Beaver Creek & McKenzie 7450 Beaver Creek Road Beaver Creek & Bainbridge Beaver Creek & Dobie Beaver Creek & Meshers

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Beaver Creek & Bland Neill Middle School (1st Bus) Gill School Falls & Lugrin Falls & Malabar Beaver Creek Firehall Beaver Creek & Fayette Beaver Creek & Hills Beaver Creek & Smith Beaver Creek & Thompson Beaver Creek & McKenzie Beaver Creek & Bainbridge Beaver Creek & Dobie Beaver Creek & Meshers Beaver Creek & Bland Bus Garage

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Route 2 – AM Leave Bus Garage River Road & Golden Watty’s Hill Hwy #4 & Mission Rd Falls & Oxford Falls & Lugrin Falls & Malabar Neill Middle School Gertrude & Lathom ADSS Maebelle & Highmoor Old Nan Hwy & Dundalk Old Nan Hwy & Mann Johnston & Edland Johnston & John St John Howitt School Neill Middle School Bus Garage

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Route 3 – AM Leave Bus Garage 7:15 Kitsuksis & Spruce 7:19 Kitsuksis & Best 7:23 Kitsuksis & Batty 7:25 Batty & Elstow 7:27 6741 Cypress Boulevard 7:29 Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood 7:34 Cherry Creek Rd & Horne Lake Rd 7:35 6504 Cherry Creek Rd 7:37 Cherry Creek School 7:38 Cherry Creek Firehall 7:39 Cherry Creek & Michigan 7:41 Johnston & Athol 7:44 Johnston & Maebelle 7:45 Old Nan Hwy & Dundalk 7:47 Old Nan Hwy & Mann 7:47 Old Nan Hwy & Aspeden 7:48 ADSS 7:55 Kitsuksis & Best 8:08 Kitsuksis & Batty 8:10 Batty & Elstow 8:11 6798 Cypress Boulevard 8:13 Cherry Creek Rd & Horne Lake Rd 8:19 Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood 8:20 6504 Cherry Creek Rd 8:22 Cherry Creek School 8:23 Cherry Creek Rd & Firehall 8:24 Rumsby & Stockton 8:27 John Howitt School 8:32 Neill Middle School 8:38 Bus Garage 8:44 Route 3-PM Leave Bus Garage Neill Middle School (3rd Bus) John Howitt School (2nd Bus) Moore & Tebo Cherry Creek Firehall

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Cherry Creek School 2:06 6504 Cherry Creek Rd 2:07 Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood 2:08 Cherry Creek Rd & Horne Lake Rd2:10 6741 Cypress Boulevard 2:15 Batty & Elstow 2:17 Kitsuksis & Batty 2:19 Kitsuksis & Wednesbury 2:21 Kitsuksis & Best 2:23 Kitsuksis & Spruce 2:24 Neill Middle School (3rd Bus) 2:30 John Howitt School (2nd Bus) 2:58 Moore & Tebo 3:06 Cherry Creek Firehall 3:07 Rumsby & Stockton 3:11 Cherry Creek School 3:14 6475 Cherry Creek Rd 3:15 Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood 3:17 Cherry Creek Rd & Horne Lake Rd3:18 Cypress Boulevard & Cowley 3:23 6798 Cypress Boulevard 3:24 Batty & Elstow 3:26 Kitsuksis & Batty 3:27 Kitsuksis & Best 3:29 Bus Garage 3:40 Route 4 – AM Leave Bus Garage Anderson & Argyle Anderson & Bruce Anderson & Ravenhill Cameron Dr & Hamilton Dr Motion & Hamilton Dr 3rd & Neill 3rd & Melrose 5th & Angus 8th & Argyle ADSS Burde & Estevan

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Route 4 – PM Leave Bus Garage 2:30 Leave Wood School 2:35 Burde & Estevan 2:45 Leave 8th Ave School 2:50 6th & Bute 2:55 Leave EJ Dunn Middle School (1st Bus) 3:05 Burde & Estevan 3:10 Anderson & Exton 3:15 ADSS 3:20 River Rd & Mary 3:25 River Rd & Russell 3:27 Hwy #4 & Mission Rd 3:29 Watty’s Hill 3:33 Hwy #4 & Stuart Ave 3:37 McCoy Lake & Stirling Arm Dr 3:42 7942 Stirling Arm Drive 3:46 8856 Stirling Arm Drive 3:50 Stirling Arm Drive & Faber 3:53 Faber & Stirling Arm Cres 3:54 Faber & Skipsey 3:57 Faber & Silverspoon 3:59 Faber & Dickson Drive 3:57 9420 Great Central Lake Rd 4:05 Great Central Lake Rd & Turtle Lk Rd4:10 Lakeshore & Westbay Hotel 4:19 Hwy #4 & Lakeshore Rd 4:23 Bus Garage 4:35

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ROUTE 4 – FRIDAYS ONLY Leave Bus Garage 1:30 ADSS (4th Bus) 1:36 River Rd & Mary 1:41 River Rd & Russell 1:43 Hwy #4 & Mission Rd 1:45 Watty’s Hill 1:49 Hwy #4 & Stuart Ave 1:53 McCoy Lake & Stirling Arm Dr 1:58 7942 Stirling Arm Drive 2:02 8856 Stirling Arm Drive 2:06 Stirling Arm Drive & Faber 2:09 Faber & Stirling Arm Cres 2:10 Faber & Skipsey 2:13 Faber & Silverspoon 2:15 Faber & Dickson Drive 2:16 9420 Great Central Lake Rd 2:24 Grt Cen Lake Rd & Turtle Lk Rd 2:29 Lakeshore & Westbay Hotel 2:38 Hwy #4 & Lakeshore Rd 2:42 8th Ave School 2:55 4th & Napier 3:00 6th & Bute 3:03 Bus Garage 3:10

BUS SCHEDULE 2013/14 School Guide 2013 Faber & Dickson Drive 8:00 Faber & Silverspoon 8:02 Faber & Skipsey 8:04 Faber & Stirling Arm Cres 8:06 Stirling Arm Drive & Sander Dr 8:11 7941 Stirling Arm Drive 8:14 Stirling Arm Drive & McCoy Lake Rd8:15 Hwy #4 & Stuart Ave 8:19 Watty’s Hill 8:23 Hwy #4 & McCoy Lake Rd 8:25 Hwy #4 & Mission Rd 8:25 ADSS 8:33 Alberni School 8:38 Neill Middle School 8:43 Bus Garage 8:47

ROUTE 5 – PM Leave Bus Garage 2:40 Leave Alberni School 2:50 Leave Neill Middle School 2:55 Hwy #4 & Mission Rd 3:00 Watty’s Hill 3:02 Hwy #4 & Stuart Ave 3:06 McCoy Lake Rd & Stirling Arm Dr3:10 7941 Stirling Arm Drive 3:11 Stirling Arm Dr & Sander Dr 3:14 ROUTE 5 – AM Stirling Arm Dr & Faber 3:19 Leave Bus Garage 7:23 Faber & Skipsey 3:21 Great Central Lake Rd & Turtle Lk Rd7:42 Faber & Silverspoon 3:23 9420 Great Central Lake Rd 7:45 Faber & Dickson Drive 3:25 Lakeshore Rd & West Bay Hotel7:51 Great Cenral Lake Rd & Turtle Lk Rd 3:38 Hwy #4 & Lakeshore Rd 7:56 Lakeshore Rd & Westbay Hotel 3:47

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ADSS 3:23 Anderson & China Creek 3:28 Ravenhill & Anderson 3:30 ROUTE 5 – FRIDAYS Cameron Drive & Hamilton 3:32 ONLY Cameron Drive & Motion 3:33 Leave Bus Garage 1:55 3rd Ave & Bruce 3:35 Leave EJ Dunn Middle School (2nd Bus)2:00 3rd Ave & Melrose 3:36 9th & Maitland 2:10 5th Ave & Angus 3:38 Leave Alberni School 2:50 8th Ave & Argyle 3:40 Leave Neill Middle School 2:55 Bus Garage 3:50 Hwy #4 & Mission Rd 3:00 Watty’s Hill 3:02 ROUTE 6 – FRIDAYS Hwy #4 & Stuart Ave 3:06 ONLY McCoy Lake Rd & Stirling Arm Dr3:10 Leave Bus Garage 1:30 7941 Stirling Arm Drive 3:11 ADSS (5th Bus) 1:36 Stirling Arm Dr & Sander Dr 3:14 Anderson & China Creek 1:41 Stirling Arm Dr & Faber 3:19 Ravenhill & Anderson 1:43 Faber & Skipsey 3:21 Cameron Drive & Hamilton 1:45 Faber & Silverspoon 3:23 Motion & Cameron Dr 1:46 Faber & Dickson Drive 3:25 3rd Ave & Bruce 1:48 Great Central Lake Rd & Turtle Lk Rd3:38 3rd Ave & Melrose 1:49 1:51 Lakeshore Rd & Westbay Hotel 3:47 5th Ave & Angus 1:53 Hwy #4 & Lakeshore Rd 3:51 8th Ave & Argyle EJ Dunn Middle School (3rd Bus) 2:00 Bus Garage 4:05 Anderson & Ravenhill 2:03 ROUTE 6 – PM Motion & Cameron Dr 2:06 Leave Bus Garage 2:45 3rd Ave & Bruce 2:11 Maquinna School 2:50 Maquinna School 2:50 EJ Dunn Middle School (2nd Bus) 3:05 Anderson & Ravenhill 2:53 Anderson & Ravenhill 3:08 Motion & Cameron Dr 2:56 Cameron Drive & Rita Rd 3:11 3rd Ave & Bruce 3:00 3rd Ave & Bruce 3:13 Bus Garage 3:05 Hwy #4 & Lakeshore Rd Bus Garage

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SCHOOL BUS SAFETY For many youngsters, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time.

As a result, safety concerns -- especially concerning transportation to and from school -- is foremost on the minds of many parents. School bus safety is something that should be presented to children in terms they can understand.

It is a good idea to reinforce lessons at home in preparation for the first day of school. Here are some important topics to go over. * Walk to the bus using a sidewalk if there is one. If no sidewalk is present, walk on the opposite side of the street facing oncoming traffic. * Wait for the bus at the designated stop. Don’t wander away. * Do not go into the street while waiting for the bus to arrive. * Do not roughhouse or run around with friends while waiting for the bus to arrive. * Wait for the bus a safe distance away from the street until the bus stops and opens the door. * Walk one-by-one onto the bus. Do not push or crowd the doorway. * Once on the bus, quickly find a seat and sit down.

* If there is a seatbelt, fasten it. (Children should be familiar with how to latch a seatbelt.) * Do not put your head, arms or anything else out of the bus window. * Keep the bus aisle clear of backpacks or other items. * Keep voices down so not to distract the driver. * Listen to the driver. * Do not throw things on the bus. * Unbuckle your seatbelt only when the bus has stopped at the school (or your stop at home)and the door is open. * Exit the bus slowly and do not push. * If you must cross the street when exiting the bus, do so in front of the bus so the driver can see you.

Parents can go over these rules again and again. On the first day of school, some parents prefer to let their children ride the bus to school and then the parents meet the children at the school to watch the boys and girls exit. This also reassures the children that they are safe riding the bus. The first day of school may be full of new things, but children can acquaint themselves with school bus safety and grow accustomed to riding one each day.

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