Principal's Message IB Info Night @ School Board Office

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:
‘Our classroom is the world…our students are world-class’
January 27, 2009
PRINCIPAL
COUNSELLORS
Mr. D Michel Mrs. C. Pickering Ms. L. Watson
VICE PRINCIPALS
Ms. D. Tomlinson Mr. S. Oliver IB COORDINATOR
SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMIN ASSISTANT
Miss L. Gibson
Ms. D. Mason
SECONDARY SCHOOL OFFICE ASSISTANTS
ISP COORDINATOR
Mrs. C. Gray Ms. J. May Ms. A. Tollefsen Mrs. M. Hu
EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE SYSTEM COORDINATOR
Mrs. D. Wolff
SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP (SSA)
Ms. K. Larsen - Teacher
ON THE HORIZON
Jan 26-30 Provincial Exams Feb 19 Gr. 10-12 Post Secondary Field Trip
Jan 27 PAC Meeting 7 pm Feb 20 District PRO-D Day
Jan 29 Last day of Semester 1, Term 2 {students do not attend}
Grade 7 Day
Feb 22 Cross Boundary Buddy visits
Jan 30 Report Card Prep Day Feb 23 Grade 9 Immunizations 8 am
{Students do not attend}
IB Parent Night at REMSS 7 pm
Feb 2 Semester 2, Term 1 begins Feb 24 February newsletter on website
Feb 4 District IB Meeting SBO 7 pm PAC Meeting 7 pm
Feb 11 Valentine’s Dance 6-9:30 pm Feb 25 Fire Drill
Feb 16 Grade 10 Parent Night 7 pm Feb 26 Ringman Grad rings at lunch
Feb 18 Math Contests displayed in foyer
Pascal gr. 9, Cayley gr. 10, Fermat gr. 11
Feb 18 R.E. Mountain Hockey Academy Open
House 7-9 pm cafeteria
Principal’s Message
IB Info Night @ School Board Office
On February 4 th
The International Baccalaureate is a world-recognized program for academically focused
students who plan to attend university. The two-year program (Grades 11&12) involves high
academic standards, international mindedness and citizenship.
Successful IB Diploma candidates are eligible for advanced credit, advanced placement and
preferred admission in most of the world’s leading universities. The IB Program is offered in
both public and private schools around the world. In Langley, IB is a district program only
offered at R.E. Mountain Secondary School.

Langley School District will host an information meeting about the IB Program for parents and
students. The meeting is open to all parents and students in grade 10 who are thinking about
enrollment in the IB Diploma Program. Parents and students in grades 8 & 9, who are
presently enrolled in the REMSS pre-IB Honours Program, are also invited. Please contact Mr.
Sean Oliver, Vice-Principal at 604-888-3033 or email soliver@sd35.bc.ca for more information.
Events Centre Update
Last week, a few members of our staff had the opportunity to tour the new Langley Events
Centre located next to our school. With hard hats and boots, we toured the new facility that will
be completed later this spring. The 4500+-seat ice arena is the centerpiece of the facility;
however, we were really excited to observe the development of the three new gymnasiums that
our students will start using next September. REMSS will have exclusive use of two
gymnasiums throughout the school day with a separate entrance and change rooms for our
students. We will also have an office for our teachers and special storage space for our
equipment. The Langley Events Centre will be a significant addition to the recreational facilities
in our community.
Final Exams
This is a reminder that Cross Grade and Provincial Exams are being held throughout this week.
Please be aware of the exam schedule that was distributed earlier this month, and note that
only students who are writing exams attend on those days. Morning exams for Provincial
Exams start at 9:00 a.m. and afternoon exams start at 1:00 p.m. All students are expected to
attend and write these exams.
Semester 2
The second semester will begin on Monday, February 2 nd . All students are expected to be in
attendance on that day.
School Growth Plan
The Target Summary for our Growth Plan this year is now complete and I’m pleased to report
that we met all of our targets. The school continues to show significant improvement in the
areas identified in our School Growth Plan and the School Planning Council is now meeting to
develop next year’s School Growth Plan.
Provincial Exam Results
All students are required to write Provincial Exams in the following courses: English 10, Math
10, Science 10, Social Studies 11 and English 12. The following data combines both first and
second semester results for last year (2007-2008) and it reflects the final mark given that
combines the Provincial Exam with the School Mark:
Provincial Exam/School Final Mark (Combination) Results for 2007/2008
ENGLISH 10 Pass Rate A/B Rate
REMSS DIST PROV REMSS DIST PROV
Final Mark 98 94 95 55 49 50
MATH 10 ESSENTIALS Pass Rate A/B Rate
REMSS DIST PROV REMSS DIST PROV
Final Mark 95 91 92 37 24 27
MATH 10 PRINCIPLES Pass Rate A/B Rate
REMSS DIST PROV REMSS DIST PROV
Final Mark 97 92 92 47 39 46

SCIENCE 10 Pass Rate A/B Rate
REMSS DIST PROV REMSS DIST PROV
Final Mark 96 95 94 38 41 46
SOCIALS 11 Pass Rate A/B Rate
REMSS DIST PROV REMSS DIST PROV
Final Mark 100 97 96 54 46 41
COMM 12 Pass Rate A/B Rate
REMSS DIST PROV REMSS DIST PROV
Final Mark 100 99 98 35 28 28
ENGLISH 12 Pass Rate A/B Rate
REMSS DIST PROV REMSS DIST PROV
Final Mark 100 98 98 51 48 50
Student News
We will be starting a new student group called the MOUNTAIN AMBASSADORS. The purpose
of this group will be to serve and represent R.E. Mountain Secondary within the school
community in a manner that reflects the school’s reputation and mission. More than 50
students have committed themselves to be involved in service initiatives. Some of the activities
include organizing events for charity fundraising, social issues and environmental protection.
Ambassadors will also assist in events organized by Students Council and other groups in the
school.
Congratulations to the following students who have been accepted into Dual Credit Programs:
Mitch Villebrun (Carpentry), Dalton Burns (Carpentry), Nicholas Mufford (Aircraft Structures),
Heidi Morrell (Welding), Dean Dehnke (Piping/Plumbing) and Gage Johnson (Piping/Plumbing).
Special thanks to go Kezi Loewen, Johnny Pearson, Julian Cho and Haley Friesen for their work
as Grade 8 leaders visiting our elementary feeder school Grade 7 classes last week with Mrs.
Pickering and Ms. Tomlinson.
Staff News
Congratulations to Ms. Bakker for being selected to participate in the BC Teacher’s Institute on
Parliamentary Democracy next month. The Teacher’s Institute provides for a variety of formal
and informal presentations and panels by key officials within the Provincial Legislature in
Victoria. The main objective of the Institute is to enhance knowledge and understanding of BC’s
parliamentary system and governance. We welcome Ms. Laurie Watson (Term Counsellor
replacing Mrs. Fox) and Mr. Blackwell (Term Science teacher replacing Ms. Wong) to our staff
this coming semester.
Parents
Thank you to parents for their assistance through the PAC and other school activities. Just a
reminder that our next Parent Advisory Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24 th
at 7:00 p.m.
Sincerely yours,
Dave Michel
Principal

MATH CONTEST FEBRUARY 18TH for Grade 9, 10's and 11's
See your last semester math teacher or your present math teacher for copies of old exams or
visit Waterloo's website at www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca. If you are interested in writing one of these
competitions you must fill in a form to miss your morning classes on February 18th, the forms
are available from Mrs. Ferguson or Mrs. Walker in room 208.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
The International Baccalaureate is a world-recognized program for academically focused
students who are planning to attend university. The two year program (Grades 11 & 12)
involves high academic standards, international-mindedness and citizenship. Successful IB
Diploma candidates are eligible for credit and advanced placement in most of the world’s
leading universities. The IB Program is offered in both public and private schools around the
world. In Langley, it is offered at R.E. Mountain Secondary.
An information meeting will be hosted on Monday, February 2 nd by Langley School District to
provide information to parents and students about the IB Program. The meeting is open to all
parents and students in Grade 10 who are thinking about enrollment in the IB Program.
It is also recommended for parents and students in grades 7-9 who may be considering our
Honours/pre-IB Program which begins at grade 8. Admission interviews for the IB Diploma
Program can be arranged with Lynn Gibson, the IB Coordinator, at REMSS after February 2 nd .
Please contact lgibson@sd35.bc.ca for further information.
LE CONCOURS D’ART ORATOIRE
Le Concours d’Art Oratoire, the French public speaking competition sponsored by the Canadian
Parents for French, is coming up once more this spring. The district level competition will take a
different format this year in order to allow more students an opportunity to hear the speakers.
We will be separating elementary and secondary competitions. The Langley District Level
Secondary FSL and French Immersion concours will be held on Monday, April 6 th , beginning at
3:30 p.m. at the Brookswood Secondary Auditorium. Final registration date is Friday, March
27 th at noon. For more info contact Mrs. Hewitt at ahewitt@sd35.bc.ca
POST SECONDARY FIELD TRIP GRADE 10,11,12
Dear Parents of grade 10, 11, 12 students:
We are pleased to be providing a unique educational opportunity to our students on Thursday,
February 19th. All grade 10, 11 and 12 students are setting out on post-secondary field trips
designed specifically for REMSS. Please see details in the attached document.
Field trip permission forms are part of the process. We sent parents a copy in August and the
form has also been in each parent newsletter this school year. I have attached the parent
permission form to this email for your convenience. Past experience has shown that sometimes
handouts don't get home to parents, so email is one more way to share information! We will be
giving copies to students during Wednesday's homeroom as well.
As it states at the top of the page, the form is to be returned to the main office - it can even be
faxed. Thank you for supporting your teen's post-secondary exploration. I did this trip last year
at another school and it was the highlight of the year for many students and teachers. – Ms.
Larsen

POST SECONDARY FIELD TRIP - PARENT PERMISSION FORM
GRADE 10, 11, 12 only
Please return to the main school office or fax to 604.888.2873. We would really
appreciate a prompt return. Thanks!
Dear RE Mountain Secondary Administration:
Student name: _______________________________________________________ Grade:
__________
__________ The student will participate in the field trip. Parent - please fill in info below.
__________ The student will NOT participate in the field trip. He/she will:
__________ attend school where supervision, not instruction, will be provided
__________ be under parental supervision, at home
Parent signature for opt out: ___________________________ Daytime phone:
________________
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I have read and am informed about the proposed field trips for grade 10, 11 & 12 students to
Kwantlen, BCIT, UFV, or TWU on February 19, 2009. I request that my child participate in this
field trip. I understand there is no cost involved.
In the event of an emergency when a family member cannot be contacted at home, please try to
reach one of the following emergency contacts:
Name
Phone:
Name
Care Card Number:
Phone:
___________________________________
Medical Information Update – please include any medical or health concerns below:
I, the undersigned parent or guardian of the above-named student, request that my
teenager be allowed to participate in the post-secondary field trip on February 19, 2009.
Both my teenager and I understand that the Langley School District, Pupil Discipline Policy
applies on all field trips. The use of alcohol or drugs and/or inappropriate student conduct
may result in suspension from school. Students engaging in these behaviours are liable to
be sent home at their family's expense.
Parent/guardian signature
Date:
Parent/guardian name printed:
________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________ Work Phone:
__________________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________________

PARENT CONNECT
"Parent Connect" is R.E. Mountain's web service that allows parents direct access to the information
about their children's course work, assignments, attendance and other information. If you are
interested in accessing your child's school information on-line please contact Mr. Frank Flanagan by
email at: fflanagan@sd35.bc.ca
INTERNET TIPS FOR PARENTS
Net Tip: Social Networking.
Did you know that the Terms of Agreement for FaceBook require that the user is age 13 or
older The reason for this is that FaceBook, like all other social networking sites, sells user
information to other companies, (even the information that has been deemed private). Child
Privacy Policies state that it is illegal to sell information about a child. Social Networking sites
are too enormous to keep tabs of all their users, but, if there is a problem regarding age, Social
Networking sites look to the parents who are responsible for their children’s actions.
Caution: if your child is obsessed with having a social networking page they might create one in
secret, which can lead to many problems! Solution – create a family social networking page and
learn the ropes together.
Net Tip: Computer Use
For children, personal technology devices like computers, hand-held computers (i.e.
“Blackberries”) and cell phones can provide a wealth of positive information and connection to a
greater community. In many families, these are also providing convenient new ways for kids and
grown-ups to keep in touch throughout the day and to consult with one another as plans and
schedules change. However, unsupervised technology use can also open a world of temptation
and misinformation on topics such as drugs, violence, sex, and other risky behaviors.
Kids want and need the kind of trust between themselves and their parents and other caregiving
adults that only a continuous pattern or regular, healthy give-and-take communication can
establish. But parents also need to know that their trust isn’t being violated. Kids can’t always be
counted on to use digital technologies appropriately. Sometimes they stumble into danger
unknowingly. They need guidance and rules. Here are some tips to keep them on the right
track:
Limit your child’s time spent online, and put computers in a common area of the house so
you can more easily monitor use.
Be clear and consistent about what is off limits — including Web sites, chat rooms, games,
blogs, or certain music downloads — and how to handle information promoting drugs or sex.
Enforce the consequences. The more meaningful the consequence to the teen, the less
likely they will break the rules. For example, if you catch your teen Instant Messaging
(IM’ing) at the dinner table when there is a no-text rule, take their cell phone privileges away
for a set amount of time.
Learn about the digital devices your child uses.
Net Tip: Cell Phones
Nearly 7 in 10 teens have mobile phones and the latest models enable teens to stay in touch
with friends and family through more than just a phone call. However, many parents don’t
understand these newer phones and all their features, allowing their teens free rein over a
potentially dangerous medium that for some kids becomes highly addictive.
1. Establish rules for when and how often teens can use their cell phones – both at home, in
public, (e.g. etiquette in the movie theatre!), and at school. Make sure you know what the
school’s rules are regarding cell phones on premises.
2. Negotiate an agreement with your kids that if they use more than a certain number of cell

phone minutes and/or text messages, they have to pay for the overage charges.
3. Let your teen know that, on occasion, you’ll be checking their text messages and the
monthly bill for any unknown incoming and outgoing numbers. It won’t seem like an invasion
of privacy if you state upfront that you’ll be monitoring intermittently.
Net Tip: Media Bombardment!
The average child sees 8 hours of media per day! Parents can help their children navigate the
constant bombardment of information and media marketing by watching and listening to the
messages their children receive. This critical viewing skill is called media literacy. There are
many ways parents can help their kids become media literate:
1. Find out what kinds of media your kids are being exposed to, (listen to the lyrics of your
child’s favourite songs).
2. Remind your child that there are people (actors, producers, songwriters, corporate sponsors,
advertising executives, etc.) whose job is to create these messages and there are Web sites
(Wikipedia, celebrity blogs, etc.) created to inform or entertain without credible sourcing.
3. Help your child look for media messages that might not be so obvious. Ask questions like,
“Does this song suggest that violence is a good way to solve problems” “According to this
movie, what are women like What are men like” “What does this commercial say will
happen if you wear those jeans Is that true” “Is drug use portrayed as positive or
glamorous”
4. Turn a viewing or listening experience into a teachable moment. For example, if a character
on a TV show is using drugs, you could start a conversation with any one of these opening
lines:
• “I wonder what his family thinks about him getting high”
• “Where do you think this person would end up in life”
• “Why would he do drugs”
Net Tip: Stay Safe on the Net #1
It's cool, it's fast, and it can be fun. However, being careful online is no different than being
careful offline. Some details are different but the basic rule is the same: use your common
sense, and always look both ways before you surf.
DON'T GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION. Never give out your full name, address, phone
number or birthdate, (all of which can be used for identity theft). Never give out your Internet
password. Never. The strongest passwords are made up of a combination of letter, numbers &
symbols. Despite using a strong password, you should change high priority passwords (for
banking) every 7 days. Also, set your Internet Browser to “always clear your private data” and/or
empty your cache when you exit the browser (usually found in preferences or options)
Net Tip: Stay Safe on the Net #2
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SPAM. When posting to an email list or bulletin board; do not give out
your main email address. Instead use a web based email service or other "disposable" address.
It is highly recommended that families create a “junk” email address used for registering at
various websites.
Net Tip: Stay Safe on the Net #3
PROTECT YOUR MONEY. One of the biggest issues for the Internet today is security. If you
choose to purchase online, follow these precautions:
‣ Only give out your credit card information to a secure site.
‣ Never give anyone your bank account number, social security number or other personal
information that isn't needed to complete a transaction.
‣ You can check if a site is secure by looking at the lower portion of the screen if you are
using Internet Explorer.
‣ Ensure that it is a reputable site.
‣ Never give out your banking information via email.
Net Tip: Stay Safe on the Net # 4
‣ GET RICH QUICK! NOT. If it sounds too good to be true, well, guess what If you get
unsolicited e-mail that says you can make thousands of dollars in a few days, don't believe
it.
‣ A GOOD VIRUS SCAN IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN PROGRAMMERS. New viruses come out daily.

Update your virus scan frequently. Read the manual.
‣ PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EMAIL VIRUSES. Do not open email attachments that are programs
(the file name will be *.exe). The most common way to get a virus is from email attachments
that are executable programs. Receiving these in emails is harmless, but opening them and
running the program can infect your computer. Delete them.
LIBRARY
Textbooks will be issued for second semester when overdue library books and
textbooks are returned or paid for, fines for damaged books paid, and student fees
from September paid.
– Mrs. Gleeson, Librarian
REMINDER TO PARENTS
When you drop off items or lunches for your student at the office, please make sure the
student’s name is on them. Items get lost easily when there is no name on a lunch or item
left at the office.
Do you need to take your student out of class some days Please make sure your son or
daughter has a note to show the teacher in order to get out of the classroom and also call the
office to ensure we update the attendance to show an excused absence.
GRADUATION NEWS 2009
Grad Rings
THE RINGMAN is coming back to the school in February. Grad rings make an
excellent grad present and memento of highschool years. They range in price from
$195 to $500. Brochures at the office.
TEACHER HELP
Teacher Subject Days Time
Bauder, Mrs. En. Daily lunch; 3:00 - 4:00 by appt. only
Belton, Mrs. Art Daily lunch & 3:00 - 4:00
Buntain, Mrs. Ma., Sc. Daily lunch, after school until 3:30 by appt.
Costopoulos, Mr. Geog., Socials Daily Lunch Time or by appointment
Erickson, Mr. Hum. 9 Hr. Daily Flexible, by appointment
Ferguson, Mrs. Math Monday & Wed lunch & 3:00 - 4:00
Francis, Ms Home Ec. SS Daily 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Gibson, Ms. I.B./ TK 11 & 12 Daily by appt. only
Gleeson, Ms. Librarian Daily 8:00 to 3:30 daily except Friday until 2:30
Hewitt, Mrs. Fr 12, Fr IB Wed & Thurs/Mon Tues
Wed & Thurs after school/Mon & Tues am appt
only
Hu, Mrs. Mandarin Daily Lunch and after school
Klassen, Mr. Math Daily lunch & 7:30 - 8:20
Koruz, Mr. PE/SS Daily Lunch or after school by appointment
Larsen, Mrs. Plan/Grad Tran. Tue afterschool, Wed at Lunch Tue. After school & Wed at Lunch
Lyndon, Mr. Ma., En. Monday - Thursday after school till 3:30
Milette, Mr. SS 11/Law 12 Daily 7:30 am, lunchtime and after school until 3:30
Mills, Mr. Band Tues. - Fri Lunch time
Ponak, Mr. Math some gym conflicts by appt. only
Raymond, Mrs. Math Daily lunch & 3:00 - 4:00 by appt. only

Rossnagel, Mr. SS, Eng, PE Daily 7:45-8:25; lunch & 3:00 - 4:00 by appt
Schweers, Mrs. Psychology Daily 8:00am, lunch or after school by appointment
Shelby Computers M,Tu,W,Fri 8:00 am - 8:25 or Lunch by appointment
Sinclair, Mrs. French Thursdays 11:20 - 11:50 and 3:00 - 3:30
Walker, Mrs. Math Tuesday & Thursday lunch & 3:00 - 4:00
Walthers, Mrs. Sc. Daily 7:45 - 8:30 and lunch
Wong, Ms. Chem/Bi/Sc8 Daily lunch or after school briefly or for longer by appointment
Yoon, Ms Home Ec. Daily by appt. only
Yorgason, Mr. SS, History Monday - Thursday Lunch and after school
SCHOOL DANCES
Dances are a wonderful opportunity to assist in developing a positive sense of community at a
school. With that in mind, we have guidelines for behaviour at Mountain Secondary so that
everyone is able to enjoy a comfortable and safe environment. There will be both staff and
parental supervision at the dance and the expectation is that students will behave in manner
that is appropriate to any school event. Please review the guidelines of the dance with your
son/daughter. Please also ensure that students are picked up right at 9:30 p.m. We want to
ensure all students get home safely. Students should not be walking home from school at night.
Valentine’s Dance Guidelines
February 11 th - 6:00-9:30
In order to assist us in continuing to have fun and successful school dances, we would like to
review the guidelines for student behaviour so that all students feel comfortable and safe at this
school event. We also urge parents to pick up students right after the dance so students do not
walk home.
1. Doors will open at 6:00. Please do not come any earlier as we will not be opening the doors until
then.
2. The doors will close at 7:00. The doors become one-way. What that means is that no one will
be allowed in after 7:00 unless they have made prior special arrangements with us - and if they
choose to leave after 7:00, they will not be allowed to return.
3. As always, our dress code is in effect.
4. We will have security at the door and students will be checked as they enter.
5. If any student comes under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will be suspended and they will
be prohibited from attending any dances for the remainder of the year.
6. Tobacco rules on school property will be in effect as usual. If students are caught smoking or
chewing on school property, they will be sent home.
7. A reminder that students will not be allowed into the dance without their “Go” cards.
8. Finally, the guidelines in terms of appropriate dancing:
a. If students choose to dance with someone – they need to face that person – just to clarify
– they do not dance behind someone – they dance facing them
b. Hands on their partner need to be in an appropriate place above the waist.
c. If students are dancing inappropriately, we will give them one warning. If we have to ask
them again, we will ask them to leave.

9. We would like everyone to be able to enjoy our school dances and these guidelines are in place
in order to allow everyone to enjoy themselves. We want to ensure that dances may continue to
be held at the school.
FUNDRAISING
How can you make a point of giving Did you know that we have a fantastic new way to raise
funds for our school It's really easy, and all you have to do is visit www.hbc.com/school and
link your Hbc Rewards account to our school.
Once you designate your points, you can contribute anywhere from 10-100% of your points you
earn to our school. That means that everytime you shop at the Hbc family of stores*, you can
help us get closer to redeeming for the items we need that are outside of the annual budget!
Plus, for every member that links to our school group, we’ll receive an additional 2,000 BONUS
points!**
The more family and friends that link to our school, the faster our points accumulate! So don’t
wait! Sign up by visiting www.hbc.com/school today!
Thanks to everyone who have signed up so far!
*Hbc family of stores include: Bay, Zellers, Home Outfitters, www.bay.com, www.zellers.com.
www.homeoutfitters.com and www.hbc.com
**2,000 Hbc Rewards points per member to a maximum of 50 members in the first year.
CAREER PROGRAMS
Daily Physical Activity (DPA) - grade 11s
Daily physical activity is a requirement for students in the Graduation Program (grades 10 - 12).
Grade 10s taking PE at REMSS are in a linear class and their DPA is covered. Grade 12
students should refer to Graduation Transition booklet #1 for details of their physical activity
requirements.
Grade 11 students are expected to participate in 150 minutes of physical activity each week.
Students are required to log their physical activity hours. At REMSS we will accept evidence
that verifies a total of 100 hours of physical activity during the grade 11 year. It's well
documented that the physical activity should be consistent on a weekly basis, but sometimes
that just doesn't fit into an individual's schedule.
A DPA booklet has been distributed to grade 11 students (it has a mauve-coloured cover). Ask
your teenager to see the booklet. If he/she doesn't know what you are talking about, then
he/she may not have picked one up. It's available on the REMSS website, under Graduation
and then Graduation Transitions. It can be handed in up to May 4th, but it would be most
appreciated if it was submitted sooner.
Graduation Transitions 12
In 2007 the Ministry of Education made Graduation Transitions 12 mandatory for high school
graduation. GT 12 is worth 4 credits, but is not taught as a course at REMSS. The final mark on
the student's report card and transcript is Requirements Met (RM). There is no percentage
attached to RM; it is either done or not done.
The 4 components of GT 12 are -
#1 Personal Health (80 hours of physical activity)
#2 Community Connections (30 hours of work/volunteer experience)
#3 Career and Life Goals
#4 Presentation of the mini-portfolio (the 3 items listed above)

GT 12 was introduced to REMSS students last year, with great results. The GT 12 booklets -
which were developed specifically for REMSS students to successfully meet the requirements of
GT 12 - have been revised for the class of 2009. Any GT 12 components that were completed
and recorded last year are still valid. Any assignments done over the summer, using last year's
template were accepted until the end of September. Students who are beginning new
assignments are expected to use the revised booklets.
Grade 12s (class of 2009) MUST complete all 4 booklets by March 2009. Booklets 1, 2, and 3
can be done in any order. Due dates:
September 30, 2008, December 8, 2008 and January 12, 2009
Assignments are to be handed in to the Counseling Centre.
Students were expected to complete the components of GT 12 on their own time, with guidance
from a teacher when needed. Support sessions were offered Wednesdays at lunch or by
appointment with Ms Larsen in the Career Education office, room 174. (klarsen@sd35.bc.ca)
The final product of GT 12 is a collection of achievements - a mini portfolio of booklets 1, 2, 3 -
that is shared (in grade 12) with a responsible adult. The sharing is perhaps the most important
part of the process.
The third GT 12 assignment was due January 12th. GT 12 is worth 4 credits and is required for
high school graduation in BC. REMSS guide booklets are posted on the school's website under
"Graduation." If 3 assignments were satisfactorily completed by January12th, the student's
report card will reflect a passing grade for term 2 (early February). An assignment that was
submitted on or near January 12th that does not meet requirements, will be reflected on the
report card as a failing grade. Please check ParentConnect for the status of GT 12 assignment
completion. Students were invited to complete assignments prior to the due date to ensure the
written work can be assessed and returned for changes (if needed).
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Victoria invites you (grade 10, 11, 12 & parents)
to attend our 2009 High School Tours on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Join us for
presentations, interactive demonstrations, lab tours, and learn about our degree programs. A
free pizza lunch will be provided and there will also be prizes!
Students (in grades 7, 8 or 9), counsellors, teachers and parents on Vancouver Island, the Gulf
Islands and the Lower Mainland are invited to join us for a guided tour of the Faculty of
Engineering at the University of Victoria on Thursday, February 19, 2009.
SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP
SSA students gain up to 16 high school credits (2 grade 11 courses; 2 grade 12 courses) for the
paid work they do as an apprentice. Each 120 hours of apprenticeship work is equivalent to 4
high school credits.
An SSA student generally finishes 480 apprenticeship hours before June of their graduation
year, which gets him/her on the way to completing the 5000+ hours required to complete most
apprenticeships. A typical SSA student will be a qualified journeyperson by age 21. In the
province of BC, the average age of a BEGINNING apprentice is 27.
If the student is still working in the trade six months after high school graduation, the apprentice
is awarded a $1000 bursary, provided he/she posted a C+ average (or better) in grade 12
courses. If the student is in a "red seal" trade, then another $1000 bursary is available to help
with the purchase of tools. Employers who sponsor SSA students in "red seal" trades are
offered a tax incentive.

Secondary school apprentices "earn and learn" at the same time. Generally their wages are $9
- $15 per hour. They work weekends, evenings, or school holidays; occasionally a student will
take a semester off school to work full-time, but this is rare.
Sometimes students are "hidden apprentices." This means they are working in an
apprenticeable trade, being paid, learning on the job ... all under the supervision of a qualified
worker ... but have not gone through the "paperwork" (indenturing) process. The student and/or
the employer may not recognize that the student is eligible for indentureship.
The school district has a teacher who does the footwork to get the indentureship in place.
Students find their own employment, and the majority of SSA students work with family
members. A number of students have found employment through the job board at school or
through unpaid work experience opportunities provided by the school district. There are many,
many Langley and Surrey businesses willing to hire workers and sponsor apprenticeships - but
the student must take the initiative to seek employment.
The REMSS contact teacher is Ms Larsen (klarsen@sd35.bc.ca). Interested students are
encouraged to book an appointment to further discuss opportunities and procedures.
STUDENT NEWS!
Cars are his passion!
When he was 6 years old, Brandon Cook could identify a carburetor. He's had cars on his mind
ever since, so it was natural that he gravitate towards the School District dual credit Automotive
Service Technician program.
He entered the one-semester program (at Aldergrove Community Secondary) in February 2008
and returned to REMSS in September 2008 to complete his graduation requirements. Brandon
will graduate from high school in June 2009, having already completed a college program (Entry
Level Trades Training - Automotive Service Level 1). Level 1 technical training for auto service
technicians includes: wheels, hubs, tires and bearings; frames & suspension systems; manual &
power steering; brake systems; basic electrical & batteries. Tuition for this program, like all
School District 35 dual credit programs, is paid by the school district (the cost of this program
elsewhere is about $2400).
In December 2008 Brandon and his classmates celebrated the successful completion of the
school district's first Automotive Service Technician program. Langley was one of several auto
service programs throughout BC. Langley was one of only 3 province-wide programs to have
every student pass - it's not an easy program.
Since students are earning college credits while still in high school, the school district gives
them high school credits for those same courses - thus the term, dual credit.
When asked how he got into the program, Brandon is quick to credit Ms. Tomlinson and Mrs.
Fox, who "basically pushed me in." He adds that he is so happy that they kept at him. Brandon
considers his acceptance and participation in the dual credit program as his big break. "It was

something I could do to better myself, career-wise." Through the program Brandon feels he
became stronger as a person. He began the semester with more than a little skepticism.
When he saw the academic work that was associated with the program he felt somewhat
overwhelmed. "I went in thinking I can't do this" Brandon said. Then he came to know the
program teacher, Mr. Darren Jones who explained concepts to the class in a logical, easy-tounderstand
manner. "Mr. Jones is phenomenal. He is, hands-down, the best teacher ever."
The auto service program included 4 weeks of training at Kwantlen Polytechnic University's
Cloverdale campus and 4 weeks of summer work experience. Brandon was placed at an auto
restoration shop for his work experience. He liked making a car look "totally new" and he
considers his work there "more of an art form than a job."
While some students might balk at the thought of changing schools for one semester, Brandon
says that the group had "gelled" by day two. "Having 3 female students in the class (of 18) really
helped with group dynamics" according to Brandon. "And ... the girls were the top 3 students
when it came to marks" he adds with a smile.
Brandon's words of wisdom to REMSS students considering a dual credit program, "It's not a
walk in the park, but
it's well worth it." The REMSS contact person for dual credit programs is Ms Tomlinson, our
Vice-Principal.
POEM SUBMITTED by Briana Sedak, grade 10
Glass Portrait
Annie Garibaldi couldn’t have cared
less about what other girls thought of her
she was perfectly content with just being Annie
she didn’t need all the hair and makeup products
or the fancy clothes from Paris to make her happy
she had her art
As a nearby clique rambled on and on about her
gaunt cheeks and small beady eyes
Annie painted a forest in the middle of winter
her hand flew across the canvas
her brush spread blue green and white paint
in harmonious and unblemished strokes
Keith Douglas was new just another sheep
to be added to the herd Annie was sure
she was taken aback when she saw him
strong statuesque
Annie was enthralled and
inspired by this beautiful stranger
That evening she started on what was to be
her most accomplished creation to date
working nearly all night to finish she allowed her
skill with both pencil and brush to blend and smudge
making the perfect shades of pink for the lips
the black for the eyes

Annie smiled at what she had managed to accomplish
there was not a hair out of place or an
unintended mark to be seen
this design was flawless
Annie heard her mother call that she was going to be late for school
and pulled away from the mirror
BC YOUTH AND PROBLEM GAMBLING
Did you know that 90% of BC youth gamble About 4 - 8% of them will become addicted to
gambling. The only legal internet gambling in BC is on bclc.com. The difference between
internet gambling on ".net" and ".com" sites - the first is legal, odds are good, and no money is
exchanged; the second is illegal, odds are not good, and money is exchanged. These are some
of the facts Planning 10 students learned in a recent REMSS workshop on problem gambling in
BC.
Pat Atkins and Joanne Chiu offered a very interactive and engaging session for our teenagers.
Their workshop is "neutral" ... they do not promote gambling and they do not tell people they
must never gamble. We now know that our chances of ...
Catching a ball at a major league baseball game 1 in 563
Getting a hole in one 1 in 5,000
Dating a supermodel 1 in 88,000
Drowning in a bathtub 1 in 685,000
Winning a major jackpot in Lotto 6:49
1 in 14 million
Students were asked to memorize the Helpline phone number 1.888.795.6111 and to share it
with others, if needed. The grade 10s enjoyed the prizes that Pat and Joanne gave out to those
who were active participants.
"One interesting thing I learned was that casinos use 6 decks of cards, rather than just one
single deck, making it impossible to count cards." Cody Waters
"The visit was interesting and I learned lots, the prizes were pretty cool too." Colin Smith
"Know your limit, play within it." Erik Bergman
"I learned gambling is made to profit the business. The chances of winning are low." Victor
Leung
" ... she grabbed our attention and helped raise
awareness about gambling, I didn't know that it was
such a serious issue." Sandra Kim
"Before this (presentation) I knew absolutely nothing
about problem gambling, including what is legal
gambling and illegal gambling." Marilyn Sun
Katie Choi & Danielle Rodgers
DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS
If you know any of these students, please congratulate them on being officially accepted into
Dual Credit Programs for semester 2! We wish them all the best!
Mitch Villebrun - Carpentry
Dalton Burns - Carpentry
Nicholas Mufford - Aircraft Structures

Heidi Morrell -
Dean Dehnke -
Gage Johnson -
Welding
Piping/Plumbing
Piping/Plumbing
ART DEPARTMENT
For the first time at R.E. Mountain the Senior Art Foundations Class has participated in the
Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Contest. This is a National Poster Contest for
elementary and secondary students across Canada. The following students have their art
pieces submitted to the local legion branch in Langley. Congratulations go to Byeong Sung Lee
for placing first at the Zone 1 level. He now qualifies for the Provincial level which is being
judged now. You can view the artwork by going to the R.E. Mountain website at
www.sd35.bc.ca/mss
YEARBOOK
If you missed out on ordering a yearbook before Christmas, you can have your name put on a
waiting list at the office. If there are any extra yearbooks available in June you will receive one
and pay for it then - $50.00
SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER Cst. Vonna Fitzgerald is our School Liaison Officer. She
is available to parents, staff and students on a drop-in or appointment basis.
STUDENT ABSENCE
Parents can now take advantage of our ‘absence line’. You can call in any time and leave the
information on the absence line. Please call if your child is going to be away for the day, part of
the day or tardy. 604-888-3033. Choose option 1. Please leave the date, name of student and
reason for being absent.
R.E. MOUNTAIN PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL NEWS
Thank you to the following parents for taking positions on this year’s PAC Executive.
President Karen Leach 882-0897
Vice President Jennifer Cotton 888-4524
Secretary Michelle Lavery 533-2103
Treasurer Lorraine Stewart 533-8880
DPAC Rep Nancy Henderson 514-5088
Member at Large Jeannette Cooper 533-3522
Member at Large Cory Ratke 881-2303
Member at Large Renee MacCaron 533-0576
SPC Debbie Birch 530-1706
SPC Kim Stepney 534-7298
SPC Tom James 514-5088
SPC Lyndell Foltinek 881-1040
BC SCHOOL FRUIT AND VEGETABLE NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM
We are pleased to report that REMSS is the first high school in Langley to be
accepted into the fruit and vegetable nutritional program. This program is part
of ActNowBC, an initiative of the Province of BC to improve the health of BC
children and families. The objectives of the BC School Fruit and Vegetable
Nutritional Program are to increase:

- consumption of local vegetables and fruits
- awareness of the health benefits of vegetables and fruits
- awareness of safe food handling practices of vegetables and fruits
REMSS will receive enough fresh vegetables or fruits for each student - at absolutely no cost to
us! All produce is BC grown and will include items such as apples, pears, plums, carrots, mini
cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. The program begins in early February. Vegetables and fruits
are delivered every second week for 14 weeks. Each delivery brings 2 servings of
vegetables/fruits. The food products will be distributed so that students can consume the
produce during class, in period 2 (about 10am).
Teenagers choose whether or not they will participate - the produce will be offered to them, and
the choice is theirs. Please find a permission form included with this newsletter. It is required
only if parents DO NOT wish the student to participate or if the parent wishes to alert us to food
ALLERGIES related to vegetables/fruits.
This is a wonderful program that has been well received at many other high schools throughout
the province and we are glad to bring the opportunity to our students and staff.
Winter Salads
BC carrots and cabbage are available all winter. Combine grated carrots and dried cranberries,
blueberries or raisins and a light mayonnaise or salad dressing for a quick winter salad. Or
combine shredded carrots, cabbage and sunflower seeds in the same manner for a quick
coleslaw. Apple and shredded cabbage also works well.BC Greenhouses provide fresh sweet
peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers almost all year round. In the winter months combine these
veggies with onion and feta cheese to create a Greek style salad. Drizzle with a little olive oil
and lemon juice and seasoning such as oregano, salt and pepper or use your family's favourite
bottled dressing.

R.E. MOUNTAIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
January 2009
We are pleased to announce our school has been accepted into the
B C School Fruit and Vegetable Nutritional Program
Sponsored by B.C. Agriculture in the Classroom and ActNowBC.
Our school is involved in a province-wide healthy living initiative. One of the goals is to
encourage healthy eating by providing fresh B.C. Fruits and Vegetable to the students’ during
classroom time. The students will receive picked, washed, and ready to enjoy produce twice
every other week at no charge!
To ensure every student’s health and safety during this program,
please return this reverse consent form only if you do NOT wish your child to participate
or
if you need to alert us to certain food allergies.
Students Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Grade:
NO I do not wish my child to participate in the BC School Fruit and Vegetable Program.
MEDICAL ALERT My child has food allergies you need to be aware of and therefore
he/she may not be able to participate in every serving.
Please List Allergy(s)
*******please return this form to the school office*******

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS The new ParentConnect server is up and running!!!!
Thanks for your patience through the upgrade; I didn't hear a single complaint! Don't be timid
about giving me some feedback. We've already discovered and "repaired" a few "errors and
omissions"
You will need to set a new "favourite" for the site in your browser settings...
The NEW web address is:
http://142.22.120.21/ from outside the school, or https://192.168.0.21/login.asploginstate=1
from inside the school (for students or staff) (The address is different from inside the school
because we are behind the firewall).
You may have to be persistent in order to get to the site because the "site certificate" has
expired and newer "browsers" identify this as possibly posing a risk.... Keep the faith, it
won't!
You will be asked by your browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari etc.) whether you
want to accept the certificate. It is advisable to accept the certificate permanently even though it
is not a "Microsoft registered" certificate.
Remember that coloured menus have additional functions, so go in and investigate the different
options. The current grades of students are accessed by choosing the Assignments pencil
and then selecting the Class Scores tab on the purple banner at the top of the page (right hand
purple banner at the top of the page). Double clicking on the current grade will then show the
assignments that contributed to the grade. The ones at the bottom of the list are most recent (in
case assignments aren't "dated").
INCLEMENT WEATHER - INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL STATUS
Snow closures and power outages are an annual occurrence in the Langley School District. So
where do you go to get information about the status of schools during periods of inclement
weather If you have power in your home and an internet connection, current information about
Langley schools can be accessed at www.sd35.bc.ca. If you don’t have connectivity, but your
phone is working, you can call the School District’s Information Hotline at 604-532-1453 (do not
hang up if your call is not connected right away). Local radio stations are also informed of
school status in Langley. Tune in to CKWX 1130 or CKNW on your AM dial or STAR FM 98.3
on your FM dial.
SCHOOL DISTRICT WEBSITE REVISED
One click is all it takes! News & Events, Parent Info, Schools, Programs, Services, Departments,
Employment, Student Info, Education Links. If you have not seen the new look of the School
District Website, please check it out. There is lots of information and continual updates on what
is happening around the school district. www.sd35.bc.ca Please send any comments to
cspence@sd35.bc.ca
R.E. MOUNTAIN HOCKEY ACADEMY
Please plan to attend our Open House on February 18, from 7 pm to 9 pm. In our cafeteria.
The academy offers power skating, hockey skills, off ice conditioning, special events,
community involvement and more! Contact D. Ponak at dponak@sd35.bc.ca. “Building great
kids…in the classroom, on and off the ice and in their community!”

C O M M U N I T Y
N E W S
“S-TRIP” SKI TRIP
This is not a school sanctioned trip. There are students organizing this trip through an outside
agency. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the organizing agency. See Mr.
Ponak for more information on our school-sanctioned annual Ski Trip in February.
LANGLEY FASTBALL
Join Langley Fastball. For girls 5 and older. Registration February 18,19 and 22 at the Rotary
Field House at McLeod Athletic Park 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Contact robinmclean@telus.net or
call 604-534-3658 or www.langleyfastball.com
VALLEY BALL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Register on Sunday, February 8 th from 10 am to 4 pm at George Preston Recreation Centre
20699 42 nd Avenue, Langley. Children born 2004-1990 are eligible to play. Must have player’s
birth certificate and care card when you register. All registrations must include fees for
registration and a jersey deposit (separate cheque). Contact 604-532-9525 or www.vbha.com
The F.I.T. Network
For families with special needs…keeping “Families in Touch”
WHAT:
-a monthly drop-in meeting where parents can network and build connections with other parents
while snacking on great food (7-7:30 pm)
-learn about parenting topics each month from presenters, parents and professionals (7:30-8:15
pm)
-discuss and explore topics and resources related to the challenges, joys and needs of raising
children (8:15-9 pm)
-Topics include – Education planning, advocacy support, behaviour management, planning for
your child’s future, community resources and more. Visit online www.FITnetwork.ca for more
info.
WHO: any parent/caregiver for a person with special needs
WHEN: first Wednesday each month beginning November 5 th .
WHERE: Barnes-Harley Davidson Dealership – 8859 201 Street, Langley – south corner of 200
St and 88 Ave.
RSVP Hayley Nimmo fitnetwork@live.ca or call 604-513-1123
CYBER-BULLYING AWARENESS
Netbullies.com identifies 4 types of cyber-bullies:
1. Vengeful Angel – a victim of bullying who retaliates. They may believe they are righting
wrongs or protecting themselves or others from the “Bad Guy”
2. Power Hungry – this bully is like the schoolyard bully. They need an audience. They want
everyone to know it is them. They want to exert their power and often brag about their actions.
3. Computer Savvy – this bully is often the victim of the typical schoolyard bully – they use
their greater technical skills to fight back.
4. “Mean Girls” - this is often done and planned in a group. It is usually for entertainment.
The popularity and strength of this bullying can grow when a group thinks it is cool. Be
proactive. Establish rules that include refraining from internet use when friends are over.

TRANSLINK - COAST MOUNTAIN BUS
Northbound – Leaves Langley Centre (Liquidation World) approximately 7:34 a.m.
Leaves Willowbrook Mall
approximately 7:39 am
Travels up 200 th Street
approximately 7:40 am
Arrival time at school
approximately 7:49 am
Southbound- leaves Mountain Secondary
approximately 3:10 pm
Continues south on 202A and down 200 th Street to Willowbrook Drive
Phone numbers for customer service 604-953-3333
604-953-3040
Fares – students are issued GO CARDS, which allows them a student fare on the bus.
Tips for School Fundraising with the Food and Beverage Guidelines for Schools
Selling cupcakes, pop and chips isn’t the only way to raise money for schools, try out some of
these healthy ideas for your next school fundraiser.
• Host a healthy bake sale. But first check out the new baked goods recipe book
designed for schools. It is called ‘Bake Better Bites: Recipes and Tips for Healthier
Baked Goods’. All the recipes fall into the ‘choose sometimes’ category of the
Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in B.C Schools. Along with recipes, it
includes tips on how to make your favourite recipes healthier. This resource is
available online at: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/health/bake_better_bites.pdf
• Raffle gift baskets with different themes: gardening, spa, kitchen
• Partner with a nursery and sell plant or flower baskets
• Host a silent auction - be sure to include items that students can bid on
• Get your school moving by selling tickets to a bowl-a-thon, walk-a-thon or dance-athon!
Free Dental Treatment for Children
Without Dental Coverage:
• Your 5–12 year old child may be able to receive free dental treatment through the UBC
Children’s Dental Program.
• A supervised dental student will provide treatment. Appointments will be available starting
September 2008
• The program is for families who do not qualify for government sponsored dental coverage
or do not have dental coverage through work.
• The program benefits families by providing free dental treatment and the dental students by
giving them experience in treating cavities. For this reason it is not meant for children who
need a “check-up”.
• If you know your child has cavities and would like more information please contact the
Fraser Health Public Health Dental Program at (604) 539-2900.
• Free bus transportation will be provided from a central location. A parent must accompany
their child to the appointments.

Healthy Kids Dental Program:
Your children are eligible if your
family receives or is eligible to receive
premium assistance through Medical
Services Plan of B.C.
• Healthy Kids is for children 0 – 18, and pays
up to $700.00 per year for:
6 month check ups and cleanings
all basic treatment such as fillings,
sealants and x-rays
• For more information, call 1-866-866-0800, press 4 and then 2
or the Fraser Health dental staff at 604-539-2900.
A Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is important for good health and to keep children feeling their best. Lack of sleep affects
children’s learning. Children need about 9-10 hours of sleep a night.
To help your child get enough sleep:
• Set a regular bed time routine
• Have a quiet time 30 minutes before bedtime (read, warm bath, etc)
• Avoid caffeine-containing soft drinks and chocolate
• Provide a cool, dark, quiet room for sleeping
• For more information on dealing with sleep issues, go to www.AskDrSears.com
or call your local Health Unit
Sip-Smarts for Students
What does 1 glass of fruit punch and 10 cookies have in common Sugar! Imagine eating 8
spoonfuls of sugar or all of those cookies. That’s how much sugar is in 1 glass of fruit punch! It
is important to keep your kids well hydrated, but sugary beverages are not the answer.
Slurpees, sport drinks (Powerade and Gatorade), punch, pop, and fruit drinks all have too much
sugar and provide little or no nutrition for your child. The better drink options by far are water
and milk. To help kick the liquid-sugar habit, a new education program called Sip Smart has
been launched in some BC schools (www.bchealthyliving.ca/node/104). It educates BC
elementary school students on how to choose healthy thirst-quenching beverages. Watch -
these lessons may be taking place in your child’s classroom
LANGLEY MUSTANGS TRACK AND FIELD CLUB
The Langley Mustangs Track and Field Club has had a long and successful history in
Langley with both Leah Pells and Debbie Brill beginning their track and field
training with the club on their way to becoming Olympians. The Langley Mustangs is both a
high performance and recreational club ranging in age nine to Masters (35+ years). To meet
the needs of athletes of differing ages and abilities, we offer four levels of training which can
be viewed in greater detail on our website at www.langleymustangs.com. Children are
encouraged to try all the run, jump and throw events including many that schools cannot offer
such as hurdles, triple jump and javelin.
Registration takes place at the following locations:
Walnut Grove Pool- Jan 24th 2-4 pm
WC Blair Pool - Jan 31st- 2-4pm
Practices begin in March and take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 5-7 pm at MacLeod
Athletic Park. The club has an office at the north end of the stadium and there are always
parents there to answer questions during practices if you and your child want to come out and
see what it’s like before registering.

MEET THE NEW “U”!!
The University of the Fraser Valley hopes to be a regular contributor to your school newsletter, a
friendly face in the community, and a place that you will consider as your destination of choice
for your post-secondary experience.
We’ve gone through some pretty big changes over the last year! We’ve gone from being a
university college to a university and we’re pretty excited about the change. We installed our
first Chancellor at UFV, Dr. Brian Minter. In July 2009, the university’s new president and vice-
Chancellor, Dr. Mark Evered, will take over for the retiring Dr. Skip Bassford.
As if all that wasn’t news enough, The Globe and Mail Canadian University Report ranked UFV
as the top public university in B.C. – of any size – for overall quality of education, quality of
teaching, most satisfied students, best student-faculty interaction, and best career preparation.
UFV was also listed at the top of its category nationwide for having the smallest class sizes,
most satisfied students, highest quality of education, highest quality of teaching, best course
variety/availability, greatest ease of registration, and best library facilities. Now that’s a great
report card by any standard!
All this growth doesn’t mean that we have forgotten our roots. UFV is, and has always been, an
open access university. This means that there is a place for everyone who wants to be a
student here. If you want to begin a diploma or degree program, UFV has 14 degree programs
and 80+ program options, which means that you can build the educational experience that is
right for you. If you are a student with a disability, there is a place for you. If you are interested
in studying trades or a vocational program, there is a spot for you. If you need to upgrade a
course you may have missed in high school or a mark you need to improve, the Upgrading and
University Prep department can help you do just that. If you are unsure of your direction but
want to begin your education at a great place, our educational advisors and career counselors
can help you figure it all out. If you are interested in saving money, UFV has one of the most
competitive tuitions around. The knowledgeable people in Financial Aid can help you with
student loans and scholarship information and the Career Centre can help with co-op
placements and finding a job on- or off-campus. The biggest cost-saving measure You can do
all of this while living at home. A great deal!
This “U” really is for you!
Remember that our deadline for early application to bachelor’s degree programs is January 31!
Check us out at www.ufv.ca
Pam Jones
Transition Coordinator pam.jones@ufv.ca

WORKING
TOGETHER
FOR
STUDENT
SUCCESS
January 2009
Secondary School Apprenticeship
Skills Canada BC Regional Competitions 2009
(Sponsored by Kwantlen Polytechnic University)
Skills Canada BC is in its 15 th year as a provincial not-for-profit organization that works with BC
employers, educators, labour groups and governments to reposition trade and technical careers
as a first choice career option for BC youth.
11 regional competitions will be held for students in Langley, Surrey, Delta and Richmond
2009 Regional Competitions REGISTER NOW! Download and Fax the Forms from
the home page: www.SkillsCanada.bc.ca
Contest Area Venue: Date: Registration
Automotive Service
(Sec)
Architectural CAD
(Virtual)
Mechanical CAD
(Virtual)
Carpentry (Sec)
Culinary Arts (Sec)
Masonry
Fashion Design (Sec)
Welding (Sec)
Robotics
Kwantlen University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Your Own School
(Virtual)
Your Own School
(Virtual)
Kwantlen University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Kwantlen University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Kwantlen University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Kwantlen University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Kwantlen University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Kwantlen University
(Cloverdale
Campus)
Internet Website Design (Virtual) Your Own School
(Virtual)
TV/Video Production (Virtual)
Your Own School
(Virtual)
Saturday,
March 7, 2009
Monday,
February, 23,
2009
Monday,
February 23,
2009
Saturday,
March 7, 2009
Saturday,
March 7, 2009
Saturday,
March 7, 2009
Saturday,
February 7, 2009
Saturday,
March 7, 2009
Saturday,
March 7, 2009
Monday,
February 23,
2009
Monday,
February 23,
Close Date:
Saturday,
February 21,
2009
Monday,
February 09,
2009
Monday,
February 09,
2009
Saturday,
February 21,
2009
Saturday,
February 21,
2009
Saturday,
February 21,
2009
Saturday,
January 24, 2009
Saturday,
February 21,
2009
Saturday,
February 21,
2009
Monday,
February 9, 2009
Monday,
February 9, 2009
2009
*For more Regional information, please contact your Regional Coordinator: Nancy Toth,
NToth@richmond.sd38.bc.ca
Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony March 7 and progress on to the BC Skills
Canada 2009 Provincial competition to be held April 22 at the Abbotsford Tradex.

For more information, contact your school or check out the website, www.skillscanada.bc.ca.
DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER 09 & FEBRUARY 2010
Program details and applications will be available soon for all programs starting for
the 2009/2010 school year. Keep your eyes open for more information to come.
Application deadline: April 20, 2009.
2008/09 Career Exploration
Tours, Workshops & Special Projects
sponsored by the
Rotary Club of Langley
Career Exploration Tours & Workshops
February
Culinary/Hospitality Tour (grade 10, 11 & 12) .................................................... Thursday, Feb. 12
Building Sector Tour (grade 9, 10, 11 & 12) ...................................................... Thursday, Feb. 26
Langley Memorial Hospital Work Experience Program (grade 11 & 12) ........... Friday, Feb. 6
(orientation)
........................................................................................................................... Feb. 13, 20, 27,
Mar. 6
Kwantlen BIG Open House @ Surrey campus .................................................. Friday, Feb. 27,
high school tours
........................................................................................................................... Saturday, Feb.
28, community day
March
BCIT
Kwantlen @ Cloverdale Trades campus ............................................................ Friday, March 6,
high school tours
........................................................................................................................... Saturday, March
7, community day
Transportation Sector Workshop (grade 9, 10, 11 & 12) ................................... Wednesday, Mar.
11
Langley Memorial Hospital Work Experience Program (grade 11 & 12) ........... Friday, Mar.27
(orientation)
........................................................................................................................... Apr. 3, 17, 24,
May 1
April
Public Relations and Marketing Tour (grade 10, 11 & 12) ................................. Thursday, Apr. 2
Engineering Tour (grade 10, 11 & 12) ............................................................... Thursday, Apr. 16
Physical Therapy Tour (grade 10, 11 & 12) ....................................................... Thursday, Apr. 30
May
Counselling Workshop (grade 10, 11 & 12) ....................................................... Tuesday, May 5
Junior Trades Exploration Project (grade 7) ...................................................... May 11
(orientation)
........................................................................................................................... May 12, 13, 14 &
15
Thank you Rotary Club of Langley for your support!