Lake City Secondary
June Newsletter
Williams Lake Campus (Gr. 10-12)
640 Carson Drive
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 1T3
Ph: 250.392.6284
Fax: 250.392.3362
Columneetza Campus (Gr.7-9)
1045 Western Avenue
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 2J8
Ph: 250.392.4158
Fax: 250.392.3952
Principal: Gregg Gaylord
Vice Principals: Williams Lake Campus- Ken Lucks and Curt Levens
Columneetza Campus- Grant Gustafson and Craig Munroe
Counsellors: Williams Lake Campus – Jennifer Ives and Jacqueline Lahaise
Columneetza Campus – Dave Julius and Kim Nowotny
First Nation Student Support:
Williams Lake Campus: Patsy Grinder, Elannie Hunlin, Virginia Robbins, Mike Archie
Columneetza Campus: Freda Alphonse, George Fraser, Rick Lulua, Virginia Robbins
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
NEWSLETTERS:
In order to keep you informed of our plans and activities at Lake City Secondary, you can have
the newsletter emailed to you; please email [email protected] to be added to the email
list. We will also be posting a link to our monthly newsletter on our new school Facebook Page
Lake City Secondary and a link on our website www.lakecitysecondary.com
Student of the Week pictures will be posted on our Facebook Page. Please check it out
ATTENDANCE:
We are attempting to streamline our new attendance policy with the responsibility being on
Student – Parent – School. Please call or write a note if you are aware of your son or daughter
being away. Thank you.
STUDENT WITH HEALTH CONDITIONS:
Let the school know as soon as possible if your child has a severe medical issue like anaphylaxis,
seizures, diabetes or a heart condition. Parents/guardians will need to complete a medical alert
form for the school. Students with severe allergies (anaphylaxis) are also required to provide two
doses of epinephrine (e.g. Epi pen); one to be kept in the office and one to be kept with the child.
Please contact the school if you have any questions.
GREENOLOGISTS/ OUTDOORS CLUB:
Thank you to all those who purchased plants from the Columneetza Greenhouse. The money
raised will go towards our field trip to the Nazko Lake chain and other Greenologist activities.
Greenologists will be spending five days canoeing this lake chain and Ms. Zalay's Grade 7
Environmental Education class will be canoeing the Beaver Valley lakes.
Thank you to the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation, the WL Lions and the WL Lioness Club who
also supported the Outdoor Education Academy. We were able to purchase great quality sleeping
bags and rain gear from a local store.
SALMON TRIP 2016:
Applications are being accepted for the 2016 Salmon Trip. See Mrs. Riplinger, Mrs. Nowotny,
or Ms. Mayall for information. This trip will be in late September. The goal is to appreciate how
a watershed works—the animals, the plants, the water, the geography and how humans fit
in. Each student is required to do 5 hours of stewardship work this spring with the WL Campus
Enviro Club, the Columneetza Greenies, or Scout Island Nature Centre. During the summer, you
can do stewardship work directly with Scout Island Nature Centre. Contact Sue Hemphill at
398-8532 to arrange it.
MATHLETES:
Grade 7-9 students successfully participated in a variety of Math contests this year including
Gauss, Pascal, Canadian Math League, and TRU High School Competition. Winners of these
contests will be announced at the year-end assemblies but all students who participated should be
proud of taking the challenge.
Thank you to PAC for supporting our academic endeavors!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Maria DiMarco was selected as one of 36 young women throughout Canada to attend the
University of Waterloo Women in Computer Science camp. This week-long camp found Maria
at lectures, learning how to design computer programs, and working with circuits. Ask Maria
how her week went and see Mrs. Riplinger if you are interested in applying for next year.
Grade 12’s
How to Find the LCSS Scholarship Newsletter on the Lake City Secondary Webpage:
1. Go to http://www.lakecitysecondary.com/
2. Click on Williams Lake Campus, Students, Graduation, and Scholarship Information
3. Read the LCSS Scholarship Newsletters (pages and pages of exciting and enlightening
information) and investigate further those scholarships and/or bursaries that interest you!
4. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Gobolos in room #110.
5. Please check the website periodically for further updates!
Counsellor’s Corner:
We hope that all of our students have a successful and happy school
year. Please contact the counseling department if we can help in any way.
THE GROW ALTERNATE ED CENTRE SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM 2016
Students who have earned between 40% and 49% in the following courses will have the
opportunity to upgrade their marks to at least 50%
• English 8/9/10/11/12
• Science 8/9/10
• Social Studies 8/9/10/11
• Earth Science 11
• Math 8/9/10/11
• Planning 10
Students will be required to attend the GROW Centre:
8:30-12:30
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Classes will begin Tuesday, July 5 and run until Thursday, July 21
Registration:
Students must be referred by their school counsellor and then bring their completed
Summer School Registration Form to the GROW Centre
(a refundable $50.00 text book deposit fee will be required for some courses)
Other courses may be considered upon approval of the GROW Principal
Call 250-398-5800 for an appointment or email Mike Franklin at
[email protected]
We hope that all of our students have a successful and happy school year. Please contact
the counseling department if we can help in any way.
Williams Lake Campus:
Jennifer Ives (A-L)
Jacqueline Lahaise (M-Z)
[email protected]
[email protected]
Columneetza Campus:
Kim Nowotny
David Julius
[email protected]
[email protected]
ART FESTIVAL:
Thank you to the all the administration, staff, and parents who helped make this years Fine Arts
Festival such a huge success and a big thank you to our amazing fine art students who worked so
hard for the show and made the event itself so much fun for the rest of the students, staff and
our community.
CHILCOTIN CLASS:
Drums made by Patsy Grinder's Chilcotin 10/11 class. We would like to say newechanalhyagh
to FNEC for getting the drum kit for our classes.
BAND:
Final year end Band concerts:
June 2 - Grade 7/8 @ 7:00pm at Columneetza gym
June 16 - Grades 9-12, jazz band, tour band @ 7:00pm at WL Commons
All rental instruments from the school must be left in the Band room by Friday, June
24th. Please call Mrs. Baumann or Mrs. Eilers to make arrangements if you would like it for the
summer. The Long & McQuade rep will be here on Tuesday, June 28th from 3-5pm for parents
wanting to renew rental contracts or upgrade to a different instrument for next year.
Guitar Sanctuary: Presents -Songs People Know
When: Thursday, June 2 at 10:15 a.m.
Where: Room 405 (Band Room, WL Campus)
Welcome: Teachers, Students, Staff, Family, Community
Admission: By Donation
COLUMNEETZA CAMPUS JUNE EVENTS:
Fri. June 3 - Pep Rally - D Block
Classes are invited to the gym to celebrate a variety of team, club, and individual successes.
Wed. June 15 - Stampede Day
Wear your cowboy or cowgirl attire to participate.
Fri. June 17 - A Night in Hollywood - Grade 9 Formal
The Grade 9 Formal will be at Columneetza, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Wed.
June 1, and they are $5. Students need to have paid their student fees in order to buy a ticket.
SPRING BREAK 2017 – JAPAN TRIP
There are still spaces available for students and families interested in being part of the Spring
Break 2017 Japan trip. See either Julia Jack at the WL Campus or Carl Johnson at the
Columneetza Campus for more information. The trip and pricing can be viewed at
www.eftours.ca/1813904SP. This trip is open to students in grade 9 and up.
SPRING BREAK 2017 - COSTA RICA TRIP
A 9 day educational tour of Costa Rica is taking place during spring break of 2017. This trip is
open to students in grade 9 and up, and to friends and family as well. Contact Linda Smith at the
WL Campus for details [email protected] or 250-392-6284.
The trip and pricing can be viewed online at www.eftours.ca/1859495YB.
DRY GRAD 2016:
Dry Grad Truck Raffle
Sold
Out!
2016 Parade Route:
All Grad participants begin lining up by entering 2nd Avenue, via Rose Street off of
Mackenzie Avenue at 5:00 pm.
The parade route has changed slightly this year due to the construction taking place at the
Cariboo Memorial Complex. The route will begin at the corner of Comer Street and
2ndAvenue. It will continue down 2nd Avenue, turn left onto Borland Street, then turn left
onto 3rd Avenue. At the intersection of Proctor Street and 3rd Avenue, turn
right. Continue to 4th Avenue and turn right. Proceed to Borland Street again and turn
left at the 4-way stop. Continue until you make a left turn onto 7th Avenue heading up to
the back of the Complex.
Water and a light snack will be provided before the start of the parade.
We learn not for school, but for life!
Congratulations to the Graduating Classes of 2016!!
The Dry Grad Executive would like to personally thank all the parents/guardians, graduates and
community volunteers that are helping this year. We appreciate all the hard work that goes into
planning, organizing and operating this spectacular event. We would also like to thank our
generous Dry Grad supporters that help provide food, prizes and donations that help us continue
to offer this event to our graduating classes of Williams Lake. Remember, planning for next year
starts in September. Contact us before we contact you.
Provincial Exam Schedule:
Date
Wednesday, June 22
Thursday, June 23
Friday, June 24
Monday, June 27
Tuesday, June 28
Time
Course
1:00
Socials Studies 11
1:00
Science humaine 11
9:00
English 10
1:00
BC First Nations Studies 12
9:00
English First People 10
9:00
English 12
1:00
Science 10
9:00
Communication 12
1:00
A&W Math 10
1:00
FMP Math 10
1:00
English First People 12
9:00
Francais langue seconde-imm 12
CALENDAR UPDATE:
June 1st – First Nation Role Model Celebration @ Marie Sharpe 4pm
June 3rd – Pep Rally in Gym - Block D @ Columneetza Campus
June 6th – Grade 6 Orientation from 10-11:30am Mountview/Chilcotin Road/150 Mile
June 7th - Grade 6 Orientation from 10-11:30am Cataline/Nesika/Marie Sharpe/Sacred Heart
June 11th – Graduation Ceremony
June 15th – Stampede Day
June 15th – Grade 6 Parent Night - 5pm @ Columneetza Campus
June 17th – A Night in Hollywood – Grade 9 Formal
June 21st – Last day of classes at WL Campus
June 22nd-28th- Exams – WL Campus
June 29th – Last day of classes at Columneetza Campus
June 29th -30th – Report Cards can be picked up
June 30th – Administration Day – Students do not attend
July 1st – September 5th – Summer Break
Enjoy your summer break! See you in September
Yours in education,
Gregg Gaylord
Principal
Lake City Secondary
Williams Lake Campus: 250-392-6284
Columneetza Campus: 250-392-4158
Together may we give OUR children the roots to grow & the wings to fly.