Holiday Wishes

With the conclusion of December 17's school day, the 2010 calendar year officially comes to a close here at Templeton. The school will be on our annual winter break from December 18 to January 3 inclusive. School will officially re-open on Tuesday, January 4, 2011.

I want to take this opportunity right now to wish everybody a safe and rewarding break. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and happy new year!

Thanks for making Templeton a Winner once again!

Thanks to everyone's generosity, Templeton has successfully out-donated Van Tech, Windermere, and Britannia in this year's can food drive! The needs in the community are great, and Templeton students have once again demonstrated tremendous community spirit in helping those who are in need.

Congratulations, and way to go, Titans!

Bell Schedle for December 17

The following is the bell schedule for the last day of classes, Friday, December 17:

• 1st period (2.3): 8:35 - 9:25
• 2nd period (2.4): 9:35 - 10:25
• 3rd period (2.1): 10:30 - 11:20
• Lunch: 11:20 - 12:20
• 4th period (2.2): 12:25 - 1:15
• Winter Celebration in the auditorium (presented by your student council): 1:45 - 3:00

There has been a couple of changes to the bell schedule. We apologize for any confusion that the changes may have caused.

January 2011's bus passes

Several students have come in to see me regarding the bus passes for January 2011 already.

I was told by the office that bus passes for the new year will NOT arrive until the first day of classes. On January 4, 2011, I will be distributing the January bus passes to you.

Translink offers free service on Christmas eve as well as New Year's eve. (For information, you can click on the link here) If you are in serious need for a bus ticket for the first 3 days of January, please come to see me directly and I will try to make arrangements for you.

Calendar of Events (December)

Before we know it, 2010 is coming to an end, and yes, first term is DONE, just like that! Congratulations to those of you who have worked really hard to be excellent this term! For those of you who have not done as well as you know you are capable of - there is still LOTS of time to make up!Below is a list of important dates for the month of December. Jot it down!

• Dec 1 (Wed): End of Term 1
• Dec 1 (Wed): Library Monitors' Party (after school)
• Dec 1 (Wed): Mini School Winter Celebration (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
• Dec 2 and 3 (Thu, Fri): Fine Arts 8 Rotation
• Dec 2 (Thu): LPI exams (after school, library)
• Dec 6 (Mon): Term 1 Marks submitted to office
• Dec 8 (Wed): Winter Concert
• Dec 8 - 10 (Wed - Fri): "Let Me Up!" presentations
• Dec 9 (Thu): January's Lunch Envelopes Due
• Dec 13 - 14 (Mon - Tue): Gingerbread Competition
• Dec 14 (Tue): Staff Christmas Lunch, Report Cards Pick-up (3:00 p.m.)
• Dec 15 (Wed): "Kindness Rocks" presentations (12:45 p.m. session for Grade 9s)
• Dec 16 (Thu): Student Christmas Lunch
• Dec 17 (Fri): Last Day of Classes with adjusted Schedule (TBA)
• Dec 18 - Jan 2, 2011: Christmas/Winter Break

Mr. L's note: Speaking of Christmas and the holidays, the above picture is taken from Van Dusen Garden, who has a "Festival of Lights" every year. It is absolutely beautiful - if you have a chance, it is worth a visit! Have a wonderful December, a restful break, and Merry Christmas!