Special Features - Back to School 2013

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7ELCOME BACK TO -ISSION 0UBLIC 3CHOOLS

2013-14 School Bus Routes The following schedules outline the morning bus service provided by Mission Public Schools.

Afternoon route schedules will be posted on the District website www.mpsd.ca.

ROUTE 1 Destination: Deroche / Dewdney / HSS / Riverside / HPSS TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:15 Leave Bus Yard 7:40 Lake Errock Store 7:42 Lougheed Hwy @ Scowlitz Access Rd 7:45 Errock Place Rd (across tracks) 7:46 Squakum Rd 7:47 43889 Ryall Rd 7:48 Low Rd & Errock Pl 7:51 Harrison Bay @ Moses Dr 7:55 Watkin Rd - @ Fire Hall 7:57 Lougheed Hwy & Ohman Rd 8:00 Lougheed Hwy @ Brooks 8:03 DEROCHE ELEMENTARY 8:07 Community Access Center 8:08 Louheed and Taylor Rd 8:09 Lougheed Hwy & Athey Rd 8:10 41109 Lougheed Hwy 8:12 39158 Lougheed Hwy 8:14 38504 Lougheed Hwy 8:18 DEWENDEY ELEMENTARY 8:25 HATZIC SECONDARY - pick-up transfer students from Bus #2, #3, #4, #9 & #12 8:30 Dewdney Trunk Rd & East Penner 8:33 RIVERSIDE 8:39 HERITAGE PARK SECONDARY ROUTE 2 Destination: Dewdney / HSS / Hatzic Elementary / MSS / A. McMahon TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:15 Leave Bus Yard 7:39 41611 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd 7:42 Nicomen Island & Dyke 7:44 Nicomen Island Trunk & Deroche Landing 7:47 40930 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd 7:47 Nicomen & McDonald 7:48 40217 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd 7:52 Nicomen Island & McDiarmid 7:53 39482 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd 7:55 39160 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd 7:56 Nicomen & Gourlay 7:57 38811 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd 7:58 38567 Nicomen Island Trunk Rd 7:59 Nicomen Island & Thompson Rd 8:05 DEWDNEY ELEMENTARY 8:10 Catherwood and Hawkins Pickle 8:13 33762 Hawkins Pickle 8:14 37539 Hawkins Pickle 8:15 Bell & Hess 8:22 HATZIC SECONDARY - Drop-off transfer students to Bus #1 & #13 / Pick-up transfer students from Bus #9 8:24 HATZIC ELEMENTARY ALBERT MCMAHON - Pick-up walking stu dents 8:32 and transfer students from Bus #5, #6 & #13 8:37 MISSION SECONDARY ROUTE 3 Destination: HSS / Hatzic Elem / Riverside / A. McMahon TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:35 Leave Bus Yard 7:50 Stave Lake & White 7:50 Stave Lake & Watt 7:51 Stave Lake & Timbercove 7:52 10685 Stave Lake Rd 7:53 10728 Stave Lake St 7:54 Stave Lake & Dale 7:55 11428 Stave Lake Rd 7:56 11460 Stave Lake Rd 7:57 11620 Stave Lake Rd 7:58 11475 Farms Rd 7:59 10980 Farms Rd 8:00 Farms Rd & Dale Rd 8:01 10594 Farms Rd 8:02 Farms Rd @ Riverside 8:03 Farms Rd @ Sward Rd 8:04 Farms Rd @ Mountainview Rd 8:04 9623 Farms Rd 8:05 9766 Sylvester Rd 8:06 9549 Sylvester Rd 8:07 9019 Sylvester Red 8:08 Sylvester Rd & Davies 8:09 36489 Davies Rd 8:11 Eagle Rd @ Shore Rd 8:17 HATZIC SECONDARY - MSS students transfer to Bus #12 / HPSS to Bus #1 8:18 HATZIC ELEMENTARY 8:22 RIVERSIDE students) 8:25 ALBERT8:22 MCMAHON (Pick-up walking 9202 -Sylvester Road @ the bridge Drop-off8:25 Bus #2Davies transfer & students Eagle HATZIC SECONDARY 8:35 HATZIC 8:32 SECONDARY HERITAGE PARK SECONDARY 8:40 HATZIC 8:42 ELEMENTARY 8:48 8:55

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ROUTE 4 Destination: HSS / Hatzic Elem TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:22 Leave Bus Yard 7:41 Sylvester & Cascade Ridge - top of hill 7:42 Sylvester & Lundgren 7:43 Sylvester & Kussman Rd 7:44 13406 Sylvester Rd 7:44 Hartley & Sylvester 7:45 13861 Sylvester Rd 7:45 Sylvester Rd & Eng Rd 7:46 14642 Sylvester Rd 7:47 Sylvester Rd & Ridgeview 7:53 Spratt Rd & Degraff 7:53 13500 Spratt Rd 7:54 Hartley & Spratt 7:56 Hartley & Burns 7:57 Hartley Rd & Stave Lake 7:58 13476 Stave Lake Rd 7:59 13361 Stave Lake Rd 8:00 12927 Stave Lake Rd 8:01 12876 Stave Lake Rd 8:02 12462 Stave Lake Rd 8:02 Stave Lake Rd & Durieu Rd 8:03 Seux & Durieu 8:04 Seux & Sylvester Rd 8:05 11491 Sylvester Rd 8:09 Sylvester Rd & Dale 8:10 10199 Sylvester Rd 8:23 HATZIC SECONDARY - drop off HSS students and transfer student to Bus #1 8:27 HATZIC ELEMENTARY 8:30 Cherry & Cade Barr @ City Bus Stop 8:35 ALBERT MCMAHON 8:45 HATZIC SECONDARY 8:47 HATZIC ELEMENTARY ROUTE 5 Destination: ESR / A. McMahon / HPSS / HSS TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:20 Leave Bus Yard 7:47 Keystone & Aherne 7:48 30439 Malquist Ave 7:50 Keystone & Wolfe 7:51 Keystone & Wallace 7:55 Shaw St @ Greenwood Dr 7:55 10935 Greenwood Dr 7:56 11083 Shaw St 7:58 10394 Shaw St 8:04 Dewdney Trunk Rd 8:04 32509 Dewdney Trunk Rd 8:05 32612 Dewdney Trunk Rd 8:06 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Cedar St 8:07 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Pavillion 8:07 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Bodner Tr 8:08 Larkspur Ave 8:10 Stave Lake Rd @ Doyle St 8:11 Stave Lake Rd @ Ferndale Ave 8:15 Ferndale & Barr 8:17 9131 Dewdney Trunk Rd 8:18 9021 Dewdney Trunk Rd 8:18 Dewdney Trunk Rd @ Tunbridge Ave 8:18 Dewdney Trunk Rd @ Dalke Ave 8:19 Dewdney Tr Rd & Dalke Ave 8:20 ESR - on Cade Barr 8:21 Cherry @ City Bus Stop 8:23 ALBERT McMAHON - (MSS students transfer to Bus #2 / Pick-up walking students going to HPSS) 8:30 HERITAGE PARK SECONDARY 8:33 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Jones Terrace 8:38 HATZIC SECONDARY 8:42 HATZIC ELEMENTARY ROUTE 6 Destination: Silverdale / HPSS / A. McMahon TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 6:55 Leave Bus Yard 7:26 31173 Dewdney Trunk Rd 7:28 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Pilgrim 7:31 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Bell 7:30 12191 Bell Rd 7:33 Bell St & Nikula Ave 7:34 30476 Berg Ave 7:35 Berg Ave & Rolley Lake 7:36 Rolley Lake & Dewdney Trunk Rd 7:39 Carr St & Carlson Ave 7:40 Carr St & Taise Pl 7:41 12436 Carr St 7:43 12483 Powell St 7:44 Powell & Berg y 7:52 Triple Creek Trailer Park - (10021 Wilson St) ROUTE 6b Park - (9950 Wilson St) 7:55 Ruskin Trailer TIME PICKUP LOCATION 8:00 SILVERDALE ELEMENTARY - (MSS transfer 8:05 SILVERDALE students to Bus #2, #3 &ELEMENTARY #8) 8:10 Nelson 8:03 Gaglardi & Law & McFall 8:11 Nelson & Israel 8:10 Nelson St & McFall Tr 8:11 Nelson St & Israel Ave 8:13 Nelson St & Bench Ave 8:15 Nelson St & Galliford St

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SCHOOL BUS REGISTRATION:

Families requiring school bus transportation for the 2013/14 school year must submit completed registration form and payment to the finance department at the Board of Education office, located at 33046 Fourth Avenue. Space on school buses cannot be guaranteed to students who have not yet registered. Bus registration forms and further information regarding rates are available by clicking on the ‘Bus Service’ icon atwww.mpsd.ca.

Clay St & Viewcrest Clay St & Olson Ave Clay & Rodman Clay St & Mingo Ave Clay & Townshipline 32627 Dewdney Trunk Rd Cedar St & Rosetta Ave ALBERT MCMAHON - (MSS students transfer to Bus #2 / Hatzic Elem students transfer to Bus #11 , #13 - Pick-up students from Bus #13 and walking students) HERITAGE PARK SECONDARY

ROUTE 7 Destination: Hatzic Elem / HSS TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:10 Leave Bus Yard 7:28 Clay & Townshipline 7:30 Clay Rd @ Mingo Ave 7:31 Clay Rd & Rodman Ave 7:31 Clay Rd & Olsen Ave 7:32 31843 Grove Ave 7:45 9950 Wilson St - Ruskin Trailer Park 7:47 10221 Wilson St - (Triple Creek Trailer Park) 7:47 Wilson St & Ruskin Crescent 7:48 Carr & Carlson 7:48 Carr St & Taise Pl 7:49 12468 Carr St 7:52 12613 Powell St 7:54 12483 Powell St & Berg Ave 7:55 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Rolly Lake 8:00 Bell Ave & Nikula Ave 8:01 Dewdney & Bell 8:05 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Pilgrim St 8:10 12401 Dewdney Trunk Rd 8:12 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Cardinal 8:15 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Keystone 8:19 32601 Dewdney Trunk Rd 8:21 Dewdney Trunk & Cedar 8:23 34245 Ferdale Ave 8:26 9043 Draper St 8:28 HATZIC ELEMENTARY 8:35 HATZIC SECONDARY ROUTE 8 Destination: Silverdale / HPSS / MSS / H. Side / R. Side TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:02 Leave Bus Yard 7:10 Cedar & Egglestone 7:19 Greenwood Pl & Shaw 7:22 10851 Greenwood Pl 7:26 Keyston & Wallace 7:28 Keystone & Jacobson 7:30 31474 Townshipline Ave 7:31 31656 Townshipline Ave 7:37 Nelson St & Galiford St 7:38 Nelson & Bench 7:40 Nelson St & Israel St 7:41 Nelson St & McFall Tr 7:42 Nelson & Silverdale 7:44 30429 Silverdale Ave 7:45 29940 Silverdale Ave 7:48 Hayward St & Anderson Ave 7:49 9314 Hayward 7:52 Keystone & Malquist 7:53 Malquist & Wolfe 7:55 Silverhill Ave & Wolfe St 7:57 9374 Manzer St 8:00 SILVERDALE ELEMENTARY - Transfer students to Bus # 6 /Pick-up MSS transfer students from Bus #6 8:04 Haywood St & Anderson Ave 8:09 Keystone & Malquist 8:10 30361 Malquist Ave 8:11 Wolfe St & School Ave 8:12 9736 Wolfe St 8:13 Silverhill Ave & Wolfe St 8:15 Gaglardi St & Law Ave 8:15 Gaglardi St & Silverdale Ave 8:17 29979 Silverdale Ave 8:17 30050 Silverdale Ave 8:18 Silverdale & Chester 8:19 30429 Silverdale Ave 8:19 30513 Silverdale Ave 8:20 30709 Silverdale Ave 8:30 MISSION SECONDARY BUS LOOP 8:35 HERITAGE PARK SECONDARY 8:45 RIVERSIDE ROUTE 9 Destination: Deroche / Dewdney / Hatzic Elem / HSS TIME PICK-UP LOCATION y g 7:10HATZIC Leave Bus Yard 8:23 SECONDARY 7:4033710 41168 Lougheed Hwy (Oasis) 8:30 Dewdney Trunk 7:41Dewdney Band Office 8:32 & Ferndale 7:47 Nicomen Village 8:35 Dewdney & Cedar 7:49Cedar Lougheed & Brooks 8:37 & Rosetta 7:55Cedar DEROCHE ELEMENTARY 8:38 & Tunbridge 7:56 Access Center 7:59 Lougheed Hwy & Ross Rd 8:00 Lougheed Hwy & Johnson Rd

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Lougheed Hwy & Rowan 37843 Lougheed Hwy Lougheed Hwy & Gledhill DEWDNEY ELEMENTARY HATZIC SECONDARY - drop off students to Bus #2 ALBERT MCMAHON - pick-up students going to HSS 14th & Grand - City Bus Stop on Grand HATZIC SECONDARY HATZIC ELEMENTARY

ROUTE 11 Destination: Mission Central / HPSS / A. McMahon / MSS / HSS / Riverside TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:45 Leave Bus Yard 8:00 Cedar St @ Briskham 8:02 Cedar Valley Connector - infront of Mall @ Bus Stop 8:07 32539 Fraser Crescent 8:08 Fraser Crescent at Park 8:11 MISSION CENTRAL 8:12 7th & Ryan St 8:13 HERITAGE PARK SECONDARY - Bus Stop on Stave Lk 8:15 Cherry Ave & Stave Lake - on Cherry 8:16 Cherry Ave & Harms 8:18 Cherry Ave & Cade Barr St - at Bus Stop 8:24 ALBERT MCMAHON - drop off transfer students to Bus #6 8:30 MISSION SECONDARY 8:32 Best Ave & Cade Barr St 8:34 Best Ave & Forbes St @ Bus Stop 8:35 Best Ave & Stave Lake 8:36 RIVERSIDE 8:40 HATZIC SECONDARY ROUTE 12 Destination: Dewdney / HSS / Hatzic Elem / ESR / MSS TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:30 Leave Bus Yard 7:41 Shook Rd @ Lakeview Rd 7:43 Shook Rd @ Little Beach 7:44 9267 Shook @ Green Acres 7:45 8953 Shook Rd 7:46 Shook Rd & Moore 7:52 Eagle Rd @ Shore Rd 7:56 36401 Davies Rd 7:58 Davies & Sylvester 8:00 Newton Rd @ Hyde Buker Rd 8:06 DEWDNEY ELEMENTARY 8:11 Shook Rd & Lakeview Rd 8:12 Shook Rd & Little Beach 8:16 Shook @ Green Acres 8:17 Shook Rd & Moore HATZIC SECONDARY - (pick-up walking students and 8:23 transfer students from Bus #1, Bus #2 & #3 going to ESR & MSS. HPSS transfer students off to Bus #1 8:27 HATZIC ELEMENTARY 8:30 ESR 8:37 MISSION SECONDARY ROUTE 13 Destination: A. McMahon / Hatzic Secondary / Hatzic Elem / ESR TIME PICK-UP LOCATION 7:15 Leave Bus Yard 7:40 32152 Dewdney Trunk Rd 7:45 Smith Ave & Sabo St 7:47 Ainsworth & Roach 7:52 12290 Cardinal 7:54 Cardinal & Johnson St 8:00 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Cardinal 8:03 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Madsen 8:03 Dewdney @ Hampton Common 8:03 Dewdney @ Richards Ave 8:05 32540 Richards Ave 8:05 Richards Ave & Cedar St 8:05 32540 Richards Ave 8:07 33495 Richards Ave 8:08 Richards Ave & Barr St 8:09 Richards & Doyle 8:14 Stave Lake & Doyle St 8:15 Stave Lake Rd & Dlugosh Ave 8:16 Stave Lake Rd & Hartman Ave 8:21 ESR - Drop of Students 8:30 ALBERT MCMAHON - (MSS transfer students to Bus #2 / HPSS transfer students to Bus #6.

Pick-up walking students going to HSS and Hatzic E. & transfer student from #6) 8:32 Dewdney Trunk Rd & Cade Barr St 8:33 RIVERSIDE 8:35 Dewdney Tk @ East Penner St 8:37 HATZIC SECONDARY 8:40 HATZIC ELEMENTARY

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Back to school road safety

Thousands of B.C. children are injured every year With less than a week to go until school returns, ICBC is asking parents to begin preparing children for getting to and from school safely. Every year in B.C., an average of 30 children aged five to 18 are killed and 5,100 injured in 14,700 crashes.

“As children across the province return to school in a couple of weeks, it’s the ideal time for parents to review the rules of the road with their children and take the time to go over their daily route with them,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Everyone should plan ahead for the return of the school season because the roads will be much busier, so remember to leave earlier to avoid rushing, stay focused on the road and use extra caution, especially around school zones.”

“Police across the province will be closely monitoring speeds in school zones to make sure drivers stick to the 30-km/h speed limit,” said Chief Constable Jamie Graham, Chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “We want children to get a safe start to the school year so we’re asking drivers to be extra careful on our roads and watch for children.”

“The start of the school year is a busy time for children and a return back to regular routines for parents,” said John Dickinson, ICBC’s director of road safety. “That’s why we’re encouraging parents to start talking to their children now about using extra caution when the school season begins. Even older children should

be reminded to remove earbuds and headphones when walking and always make eye contact with drivers.”

Here are ICBC’s tips for drivers, parents and students to help everyone stay safe as school returns: Tips for drivers When school is back in session, don’t forget that every school day, unless otherwise posted, a 30 km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

When you’re dropping off your children in school zones, stop and allow them to exit the car on the side closest to the sidewalk.

Never allow a child to cross mid-block.

If a vehicle is stopped in front of you or in the lane next to you, they may be yielding to a pedestrian, so be prepared to stop. Always yield to pedestrians – it’s the law.

School buses will be back on our roads.

Vehicles approaching from both directions must stop for school buses when their lights are flashing.

Before getting into your vehicle, make a habit of walking around your vehicle

to make sure no small children are behind it. Always look for pedestrians when you’re backing up.

Tips for parents and students: Post these safety tips in your home and review them with your children – even older children need to be reminded about road

safety.

Remove your headphones and put away your phone or other gadgets when crossing the street. Focus on the road so you can see, hear and respond safely.

Make eye contact with drivers, so you both know you see each other.

Road safety lessons should be fun and interactive.

Teach your child to cross at intersections that have a pedestrian crossing light or a marked crosswalk whenever possible.

Even at a crosswalk, be aware of traffic and always make sure that vehicles are stopped before walking. Use designated crossing points and follow pedestrian traffic signs and signals.

Dress to be seen.

Wear bright or light coloured clothing. In dark or bad weather, wear reflective material on clothes or accessories.

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Student wins scholarship Heritage Park Secondary School graduate Vipan Aulakh has received a $2,000 scholarship from Envision Financial.

Fourteen education awards from the credit union are given out each year to secondary and post secondary students throughout the province who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship ability and exceptional community volunteer service.

Aulakh has been an avid volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the MSA Museum and various other community organizations.

She has also shown a commitment to her senior girls basketball, rugby and Grade 8 basketball teams as both

player and coach.

Aulakh plans to use the funds to pursue her bachelors degree in commerce at the University of British Columbia.

“Envision is proud to assist such deserving

VIPAN AULAKH students with their educational pursuits,” says Envision Financial President Shelley Besse. “Envision is committed to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities. Whether through

academic excellence or community leadership each scholarship recipient has echoed these values and we are proud to recognize their achievements.”

Since 1996, the Envision Financial Education Award has helped a total of 196 high-school and post-secondary students finance their educations, and has disbursed over a half million dollars in funding across British Columbia.

Envision Financial is a division of First West Credit Union, B.C.’s third-largest credit union, with 40 branches and 28 insurance offices throughout the province operating under the Envision Financial, Valley First and Enderby and District Financial brands.

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Trips and falls on the playground may account for the majority of injuries that send school children to the nurse’s office, but backpacks cause their fair share of injuries as well.

Children routinely carry more than the recommended weight

in school backpacks and, compounding the problem, also carry their bags incorrectly.

Doctors recommend that a child’s backpack should weigh no more than 10 to 20 percent of the child’s body weight.

However, this figure should be adjusted based on a child’s fit-

ness level and strength.

That means that the average seven-yearold second grader who weighs between 55 and 60 pounds should be carrying no more than 11 to 12 pounds in his or her backpack.

A backpack that is too heavy may cause: Q Red marks on the

shoulders or back from the straps Q Tingling or numbness in the arms and back Q Changes in posture when wearing the backpack, and Q Pain anywhere in the back.

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may include nerve damage resulting from pressure on nerves in the shoulders, children should lighten their loads and carry backpacks correctly. The following tips are some additional ways youngsters can prevent backpack-related injuries.

Q Carry only necessary items.

Children should only carry what is required for that particular school day in their backpacks. If teachers routinely have students carry home many heavy books, parents can consult with the teachers to see if there are other options.

Q Distribute weight evenly.

Items in the backpack should be spread out to distribute the weight across the entire back.

Heavier items should be at the bottom of the pack.

Q Use both straps.

Using only one strap shifts the backpack weight to one side, causing the back and

shoulders to strain.

Many orthopedists have reported treating children with back or shoulder pain as the result of carrying backpacks incorrectly.

Q Lift safely. Children should lift their backpacks by bending their knees and lifting to protect their backs.

There are some safety features parents can look for when purchasing backpacks.

A padded back reduces pressure on the muscles and can be more comfortable, while compression straps make the backpack more sturdy.

Additionally, reflective material on the backpack can make the child more visible to motorists.

KINDERGARTEN Welcome to our newest students! Parents who have children entering Kindergarten should attend their school on the morning of Tuesday, September 3rd to confirm registration.

Children starting Kindergarten in September must turn 5 by December 31st and proof of age must be presented in the form of a birth certificate.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Elementary Schools start on Tuesday, September 3rd.

Dismissal on this day will be 2 1/2 hours later.

First day of regular school: Wednesday, September 4th.

New registrations: the week of August 26 (at the school) *Bring Birth Cert. & proof of address Start time for all elementary schools: 8:30am; except Hatzic: 8:45am For additional information, please visit your school’s website.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS First day: Tuesday, Sept. 3rd from 8:50am – 11:30am (Buses will depart between 11:45 and noon) First day of regular school: Wednesday, Sept. 4th New Registrations: the week of August 26 (at the school) *Bring Birth Cert.& proof of address Start time for all secondary schools: 8:50am For additional information, please visit your school’s website

FRENCH IMMERSION Parents wishing to enrol their children in French Immersion should contact the following schools: Grades K to 6: École Christine Morrison 604.826.6528 Grades K to 6: École Mission Central 604.826.1414 Grades 7 to 9: École Mission Middle 604.826.6487 Grades 10 to 12: École Mission Secondary 604.826.7191

SPECIAL EDUCATION Parents who have questions regarding placement of special education students should contact Randy Huth at 604.826.6286.

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE Registrations for Riverside College and the Continuing Education Centre are ongoing throughout the school year.

For more information or to make an appointment please call 604.814.0446.

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Tips for quick weeknight meals Enjoying a meal together on a weeknight is a goal for many families. But adults often find themselves pressed for time on weeknights, and that time crunch can make it difficult to enjoy a home-cooked meal.

But time is not the only thing getting in the way of family meals. Be it after school activities, long commutes or late hours at the office, many things can make it difficult for a family to sit down and enjoy a meal together. Studies have shown that families who eat together tend to eat healthier, as parents can more effectively monitor their kids’ diets.

While it may not be feasible for parents and kids to scale back their busy schedules, there are steps parents can take to make weeknight meal

preparation quicker. By shortening the time it takes to make meals on weeknights, families might be able to sit down to dinner together more often.

Q The most effective way to make more time for family meals is to plan ahead.

Planning meals on the fly encourages everyone to fend for themselves, making it difficult for families to enjoy nutritious meals they can eat together. Plan for the coming week’s meals on the weekend, when you can survey your pantry and make a trip to the grocery store if need be.

Q Dinner does not have be served hot, and cold meals often take less time to prepare. Consider serving salad or sandwiches on those nights when you are espe-

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food should not take much time to cook, as even those dishes that take more time than simpler dishes like sauteed shrimp will still take less than 30 minutes to complete.

Q Leftovers are often relegated to lunch, but extras from a meal cooked over the weekend can be used as a quick go-to meal on a hectic weeknight. If the family enjoyed the meal the first time around, there’s no reason they won’t enjoy it again. When eating leftovers for dinner, make sure the leftovers are fresh, but try to avoid serving leftovers the night after they were initially cooked.

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Q Turn breakfast into dinner. There are no laws regarding what qualifies as dinner and what does not, so families without much time on their hands on a weeknight can turn breakfast into dinner. Eggs are both quick and easy to prepare, and they can be served alongside toast and grapefruit. When making omelets for dinner, add some spinach or another vegetable to make the meal more nutritious.

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Watch for and reduce back-to-school anxiety Back to school can be a stressful time for some children, but there are ways for parents to help.

“The start of the school year can be a really positive time, full of new opportunities for young people, but it can also be overwhelming for some,” explained Dr. Connie Coniglio, B.C. Mental Health and Addiction Services. “If your child isn’t looking forward to school, they may be experiencing stress or anxiety. While some children and youth thrive on the back-to-school excitement, others may need a calming, reassuring environment to support them during this transition.”

Anxiety — feeling worried, nervous, fearful — is normal from time to time in adults and children, but it’s a problem if your child seems to be anxious often when other children of the same age are typically not Signs and symptoms to watch for: Q Attempts to remain at home or with caregiver Q Refusal to attend school on certain days (field trips) Q Refusal to eat in public Q Refusal to use public bathrooms Q Extreme shyness, avoiding so-

cial situations or events Q Tantrums, crying, screaming Q Constant worrying Q Physical complaints with no medical explanation (stomach aches, headaches, difficulty catching breath) Q Seeking comfort/reassurance Tips for parents and caregivers: Provide regular routines – morning, school, homework, bedtime Provide clear expectations, limits and consequences Plan for transitions – getting to school, returning to school after breaks Help your child identify his or her feelings – nervous, intimidated, shy Pay attention to your child’s feelings Ask your child if they have ideas or solutions for a particular concern Show yourself identifying your own feelings, problem solving and being brave Remain calm when your child is anxious Hold realistic expectations that are right for child’s age Praise and reward even their small accomplishments.

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PROGRAMS: CANSKATE: Canada’s only national learn-to-skate program for ages 3 to 14. Developed by experts to teach the skills that pertain to hockey, ringette, speed skating and figure skating. Program focuses on fun, participation and skill development. We also offer a program for Pre-School aged children 3 to 5 years.

CANPOWERSKATE: A program for children who already know how to skate.

Focuses on balance, power, agility, speed and endurance skills, all of which are especially important for hockey and ringette players. Full hockey gear required.

How to buy school clothes without busting your budget Parents often note that kids seem to grow like weeds. Pants that once reached to the tops of a youngster’s feet quickly become too short, while once-loose shirts may soon become too snug.

Many parents find themselves regularly in children’s clothing departments stocking up on the basics, which can put quite a dent in already stretched-thin

budgets.

Although children’s wardrobes are added to at various times of the year, the bulk of shopping occurs just before the school year begins. Though clothing can be expensive, families need not bust their budgets when shopping for kids’ clothing. By shopping smart and concentrating on fashion staples, it’s easier to stretch

STARSKATE: A program for children who already know how to skate. Lessons are in a group format and cover all elements of Figure Skating. Skaters are evaluated for participation in this program.

ADULT SKATE: Skaters can practice or take private lessons as long as they can already skate, have a coach and a Skate Canada Membership.

FIGURE SKATING: For skaters that obtain a club coach and set goals in the art of Figure Skating.

Payment plans available for some programs.

Location: Mission Leisure Centre Phone: 604-826-9373 (voice mail only) email: president@missionskatingclub.com

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money further.

Q Spread out purchases.

Staggering purchases also enables parents to develop a clothing allowance each and every month instead of having one large bill at a certain point in the year. Parents can even add to their children’s wardrobes during the holiday season, when clothes tend to get reduced again for holiday sales.

Q Don’t discount hand-me-downs.

Q Take stock of what you already have.

Q Invest in the right high-quality pieces.

Spending a fortune for a trendy pair of pants that may end up getting ruined on the playground is not the best way to shop for kids’ clothing. However, investing in a quality pair of shoes that will last much of the year is a good investment. Know when to splurge and when it’s okay to shop at the discount store.

Q Stock up on staples. A straight-leg cut of jeans, some solid coloured polo shirts and an A-line dress or skirt

are some classic foundation pieces for children’s wardrobes. Such items tend to last longer than trendy items that may only last a few months before the next trend arrives.

Q Learn to layer. Layering items can make pieces look like new by putting them together in different combinations. Layering a summer T-shirt under a fall hoodie gets use out of two different season’s worth of clothes.

It also enables kids to be comfortable during unpredictable weather.

Q Leave it to the kids.

Parents often worry about what other parents will think of their own children’s clothing. Children do not typically worry about such things until their preteen or teenage years. You may spend less money on clothing simply because your child has a few favourite shirts and pants he or she wears over and over. That’s less laundry for you and less money you have to spend on new clothes.

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