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SCHOOL 70 (ALBERNI) Helping kidsDISTRICT transition TO PARENTS back toNOTICE the classroom

As a new school year draws nearer, parents can employ several strategies to help their kids readjust to the rigors of the classroom.

School District 70 (Alberni) Welcomes All Students for School Opening

The following schools will RE-OPEN for the 2014-2015 school year he dawn of a new school is on year TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 as follows: an exciting time. Kids may not ELEMENTARY want to say goodbyeSCHOOLS: to days spent lounging the pool,Elementary but such disap-10:00 am - 12:00 noon EcolebyAlberni pointment is often tempered by the pros-10:00 am - 12:00 noon Eighth Avenue pect of returning to school with friends. Gill 10:00 am - 12:00 noon ForHowitt parents, getting kids ready for a new10:00 am - 12:00 noon Maquinna school year is about more than updating10:00 am - 12:00 noon theirWood wardrobe or organizing carpools10:00 am - 12:00 noon with fellow parents. Reacclimating kids Allroutine students enrolled in Kindergarten, start on the date and time indicated in the letter, to the of school after a relaxing MIDDLE SCHOOLS: summer is a significant undertaking, and the Neill following are a handful of ways for10:00 am - 12:00 noon Middle School parents to get a head start as Ecole E.J. Dunn the school year draws closer. Middle School 10:00 am - 12:00 noon SECONDARY: • Establish a routine over the last few September – 10:00am – 2:00pm for grade 9 students only weeks of summer. 2Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school September 3 – 8:40am – 3:15pm, school open for all students grades 9 – 12. year,Career and thatEd/Counselling lack of structure can Offi help ces will be open August 27 and 28 from 9:00 am – 3:00pm kids unwind and make the most of the for students collect timetables and address scheduling concerns. freedom that summerto vacation provides. But VAST: as summer starts to wind down, parents canstudents begin to reintroduce New for Vast some or Options Focus must submit applications now to avoid a wait structure into their kids’ make of August • Many students are given summer year by trying out for sports teams. list. Vast is openlives the toweek 25 for applications and school registration. Registration the transition back to school go more reading lists to keep their minds sharp Such tryouts often commence a week or interviews will continue all September on aand fi prepare rst-come Current students smoothly. over the summer thembasis. for two before a ADSS school year is scheduled to must have a referral from ADSS before an interview will be given. The Vast offi upcoming coursework. Parents should begin, and this can help ce kidsis ease their Plan morning activities so kids caneach monitor progress reading way back into the school year.Vast open 8:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daykids’ to pick upon orsuch drop off applications. Returning readjust to waking up early each day. In advisor lists and even discuss of theSeptember books with 2 or come into the offi ce. students must contact your the week addition, serve breakfast, lunch and dintheir kids when possible. Read But even nonathletes can begin pursuFor further information please contact 723-3744. the books ner at the same time you typically serve along with them if you think it will help ing extracurricular activities before the ADULT EDUCATION: it during the school year so kids’ bodies engage them. If kids were not assigned first school bell of the year rings. Theater SD70 offers at reading several locations Vast,may CHOICES andor encourcan begin to readjustADULT as well. EDUCATION summer lists at the end including of the programs begin auditions school year, assign your own books, age interested youngsters to attend oriLiteracy Alberni. For more information please contact Mr. Sean Petersen at 723-3744. • Take kids along when shopping for rewarding kids when they finish a new entation meetings before the dawn of CHOICES DL: school supplies. If you plan to buy your book. 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arental involvement plays a key role in a child’s academic and social development. Mothers and fathers who take an active interest in their children’s education and extracurricular activities may notice their children are more willing to put their best efforts forward. Research from scholars at the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory found that students with involved parents, no matter their income or background, are at an advantage over their counterparts whose parents are not actively involved in their educations. They tend to earn higher grades and test scores, enroll in higherlevel programs, attend school regularly, have better social skills and adapt better to school, and are more likely to graduate and go on to post-secondary education. There are many ways for parents to get involved at their kids’ schools. In addition to distributing routine progress reports and hosting open-school nights, most schools have a parent advisory council (PAC). PACs exist all over the world and represent the voices of millions of parents and teachers. Moms and dads looking to contribute to the school often find joining the PAC is a great way to get involved, and membership has a number of benefits. • Be the first to know. Involvement with a parent organization at school enables you to get accurate, firsthand information about upcoming events and plans for the school. Very often news is shared first with PAC members and parents who attend regular meetings. • Serve as role models. Active involvement with your child’s school demon-

strates to your child and others that you • Earn discounts and offers. Schools place an emphasis on the importance of that are part of a national PAC network education. may receive discounts and benefits from providers and sponsors. Members may • Impart change. The PAC can be a way be eligible for discounts on magazine to voice opinions, enact new programs subscriptions, books, insurance, and and offer feedback about particular promuch more. grams or lesson plans. • Help raise funds. One of the primary • Meet new people. A new school year goals of a PAC is to raise funds for special is not just a time for students to make programs for the school.Parents who get new friends. Parents often find their involved can use their professional experclosest friends are parents with similar tise to make fundraising even more sucinterests and ideals. Joining the PAC can cessful. put you in touch with others who enjoy volunteering and getting involved with Research has shown that parental the school. involvement has a significant impact on kids in the classroom. Joining the PAC or • Get to know the educators. In addi- becoming involved in other ways protion to meeting other parents and cre- vides parents with the opportunity to ating a school-based network, getting make friends, serve as role models to involved with the PAC is great opportu- their kids and facilitate change. nity to develop a rapport with teachers, aides and even the principal. Being a For more information on becoming a familiar face inside of school walls can member of the PAC, contact your child’s be advantageous to you and your child. school office.

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As a new school year draws nearer, parents can employ several strategies to help their kids readjust to the rigors of the classroom.

he dawn of a new school year is an exciting time. Kids may not want to say goodbye to days spent lounging by the pool, but such disappointment is often tempered by the prospect of returning to school with friends. For parents, getting kids ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reacclimating kids to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking, and the following are a handful of ways for parents to get a head start as the school year draws closer. • Establish a routine over the last few weeks of summer. Summer vacations typically lack the structure of the school year, and that lack of structure can help kids unwind and make the most of the freedom that summer vacation provides. But as summer starts to wind down, parents can begin to reintroduce some structure into their kids’ lives to make • Many students are given summer the transition back to school go more reading lists to keep their minds sharp smoothly. over the summer and prepare them for upcoming coursework. Parents should Plan morning activities so kids can monitor kids’ progress on such reading readjust to waking up early each day. In lists and even discuss the books with addition, serve breakfast, lunch and dintheir kids when possible. Read the books ner at the same time you typically serve along with them if you think it will help it during the school year so kids’ bodies engage them. If kids were not assigned can begin to readjust as well. summer reading lists at the end of the school year, assign your own books, • Take kids along when shopping for rewarding kids when they finish a new school supplies. If you plan to buy your book. Kids who read throughout the child a new computer or other supplies summer may be more likely to start the for the upcoming school year, take him school year off on the right foot than or her along on your shopping trips. those who don’t crack a book all sumKids who get to choose their supplies mer. might be more excited about returning to school than those youngsters who are • Encourage kids to sign up for extragiven what they need without offering curricular activities. Many school-aged their input. athletes get a head start on the new

school year by trying out for sports teams. Such tryouts often commence a week or two before a school year is scheduled to begin, and this can help kids ease their way back into the school year. But even nonathletes can begin pursuing extracurricular activities before the first school bell of the year rings. Theater programs may begin auditions or encourage interested youngsters to attend orientation meetings before the dawn of the school year, and such sessions can be a great and pressure-free way for kids to ready themselves for a new school year. The arrival of a new school year can be both exciting and daunting. But parents can help their youngsters readjust to school in various ways after a relaxing summer.

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Maquinna Elementary School K-5 3881 Bruce St, Port Alberni BC V9Y 1J6 250.724.0512 250.724.0513 f http://maquinna.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Darrin Homan dhoman@sd70.bc.ca Vice Principal - Maghen Girard mgirard@sd70.bc.ca

School Contact Information

Wood Elementary School K-5 4111 Wood Ave, Port Alberni BC V9Y 5E8 250.724.1132 250.724.1363 f http://woodweb.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Gio Selva gselva@sd70.bc.ca

École Alberni Elementary K-5 4645 Helen Street, Port Alberni BC V9Y 6P6 250.724.0623 250.724.0600 f http://aeweb.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Laurie Morphet lmorphet@sd70.bc.ca Vice Principal - Marc Fryer mfryer@sd70.bc.ca

A.W. Neill Middle School 6-8 5055 Compton Rd, Port Alberni BC V9Y 7B5 250.723.8151 250.723.5997 f http://nmsweb.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Ron Behnke rbehnke@sd70.bc.ca Vice Principal - Julie Anderson janderson@sd70.bc.ca

Bamfield Community School K-12 Gen Del 240 Nuhatch Rd, Bamfield BC V0R 1B0 250.728.3352 250.728.3350 f http://bcsweb.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Darren Homan dhoman@sd70.bc.ca

Ecole E. J. Dunn Middle School 6-8 3500 Argyle St, Port Alberni BC V9Y 3A8 250.723.7522 250.723.7557 f http://ejdweb.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Steve Brown sbrown@sd70.bc.ca Vice Principal - James Messenger jmessenger@sd70.bc.ca

Eighth Avenue Elementary School K-5 2941 8th Ave, Port Alberni BC V9Y 2K5 250.723.7631 250.723.1342 f http://eaweb.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Lisa Gunther lgunther@sd70.bc.ca Gill Elementary School K-5 5520 Beaver Creek Rd, Port Alberni V9Y 8H9 250.723.9311 250.723.9113 f http://gillweb.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Darrin Olson dolson@sd70.bc.ca

Alberni District Secondary School 9-12 4000 Roger St, Port Alberni BC V9Y 0B1 250.723.6251 250.723.2126 f Principal - Nora Moncur nmoncur@sd70.bc.ca Vice Principal - Rob Souther rsouther@sd70.bc.ca Vice Principal - Dave Maher dmaher@sd70.bc.ca

John Howitt Elementary School K-5 3867 Marpole St, Port Alberni BC V9Y 6Y3 250.723.7521 250.723.1674 f http://jhweb.sd70.bc.ca Principal - Stacey Manson smanson@sd70.bc.ca Vice Principal - Julie Dawson jdawson@sd70.bc.ca

Alternative Programs: VAST Centre and CHOICES DL #202 4152 10th Ave, Port Alberni BC V9Y 3R5 250.723.3744 250.723.3711 f Vice Principal - Sean Petersen spetersen@sd70.bc.ca Vice Principal - Shawn Shahi sshahi@sd70.bc.ca

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Tips for making college more affordable

ew expenses worry parents as much as the rising cost of education. Whether a child has just entered a preschool program or is about to enroll in college, the cost of that education figures to be considerable. School expenses vary depending on the school, but parents who enroll their children in private schools can expect to pay several hundred dollars per month for their youngsters’ education. When those kids are ready to head off to college, those expenses will rise considerably.

pocket. Many students receive financial aid, which may come in the form of grants, scholarships or low-interest loans. Students who want to be considered for financial aid will have to apply and provide information about the family’s finances.

Many local, provincial and federal organziations sponsor education scholarships and bursaries that help students who meet certain criteria finance their educations. A package of local offerings is available for graduating students at Scholarships are typically awarded for high schools early in the new year. academic achievement, as well as other Parents commonly look for ways to criteria. Bursaries are usually determined mitigate education costs, and the numerFor those scholarships and bursaries upon financial need of the student or ous scholarships, bursaries and other that are offered outside the Alberni family. However, other criteria may also financial aid provided both locally and Valley, most are listed online and have be required. beyond can help. early deadlines, so start checking now. Schools may offer scholarships directly, Education costs can be staggering, Parents should also check with their or students may need to apply through but the sticker price is not necessarily employer, union, service club or other private organizations sponsoring the what families will have to pay out of affiliations to find out if they offer aid. grant.

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• 2014-2015 • School Calendar • 2014-2015 • Labour Day No School

First Day of School

Thanksgiving No School Curriculum Implementation Day No School

Professional Day No School

Halloween

Winter vacation

Schools re-open

Family Day No School

Professional Day No School

Administrative Day No School

Victoria Day No School

Schools Closed for Summer

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Determining the right amount of homework

tudents spend roughly six hours in the classroom each day while their parents could put in eight hours at the office. When a family returns home in the evening, homework is probably the last thing they want to worry about.

According to Harris Cooper, Ph.D., a psychology professor at the University of Missouri, the benefits of doing homework seem to depend on the student’s grade level. Cooper found high school students who do homework earn better grades. Homework is only half as effecThere’s no denying homework can be tive for middle school students, while at a chore, but how much homework is the elementary school level, homework assigned could make a difference in a has no apparent measurable effect on student’s overall academic performance. achievement. Parents, students and educators have long debated the homework issue. Still, some educators are reluctant to stop assigning homework. Some teachThere are various points of view regard- ers assign homework, but only after fine ing the benefits of homework. The preva- tuning assignments to be as effective lent philosophy in education for decades as possible, while others feel homework has been that students learn better when diminishes interest in learning, especially lessons are reinforced through homework. time-consuming or especially difficult Yet new findings indicate that homework assignments. may benefit certain age groups and grade levels more than others. If students do not get work finished in the classroom, they usually must com-

If homework appears burdensome or a consistent source of struggle for students, parents should speak with their children’s teachers to discuss both the amount and type of homework given.

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plete it at home. In addition, the idea that homework is synonymous with a rigorous education is common among some parents, who feel that extra schoolwork will get their children into top universities.

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How to make school lunches healthier

he benefits of a healthy diet are clear and well documented. In addition to providing the nutrients a growing body needs, consuming a balanced diet helps children maintain a healthy weight. Obesity continues to be a growing problem among schoolaged children and can contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and many other adverse medical conditions.

ment funding and corporate donations • Let kids choose some of their food. without any standardized nutritional Allow kids to pick some of the healthy guidelines. foods they will be eating. Giving kids a say in their diets will make them more Whether students purchase lunch from likely to enjoy their lunches. school or bring lunch from home, there are ways to guarantee a more diverse • Make small changes that add up. offering and better nutrition. Here are Switching from white bread to whole some guidelines to follow. grain breads, and opting for low-fat dairy products instead of full-fat dairy • Offer nutrient-dense foods. Foods products can make a world of differshould contribute to the daily recom- ence. Children attending school will eat at mended amounts of protein, iron, calleast one meal away from home each cium, and vitamins A, and C. Provide a • Remember, beverages count, too. day. A healthy lunch provides sound selection of foods, such as lean protein, Giving children a healthy lunch and then nutrition to give students energy to do whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. packing a sugar-filled, high-calorie drink well in school and for the rest of the Nutrient-dense foods also help kids feel negates your efforts. Water is always day. fuller, longer. the best option for a healthy drink. It’s estimated only 10 to 15 percent of Canadian children have access to school meals. These meals are provided by a patchwork of individual dedicated volunteer efforts, some provincial govern-

• Limit fat intake. Avoid foods with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. These fats can lead to obesity and clogged arteries. Fish, nuts and olives are healthy fat sources.

Offering healthy school lunches is an important step to raising healthy kids. New guidelines and offerings make it easier for kids to get the nutrition they need for their growing bodies.

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Digital learning continues to transform learning experiences

echnology is an important part of many people’s daily lives. Devices like computers, tablets, smartphones, and video games are now so widely used that it’s hard to imagine a life without email, the Internet or text messages.

explore lessons through hands-on interaction with digital devices.

According to data from Project Tomorrow’s “Speak Up” study, students are frustrated with the lack of technology in their schools and by the lack of sophisticated Even children are proving use of that technology. The adept at using technology, study indicates that students which can be a valuable tool want more of the following: for educators attempting to reach today’s youngsters. • social-based learning; Digital learning is learning work of expert resources; facilitated by technology. Not • tools that increase unte- and only can digital learning be thered learning; done in the classroom, but • a digitally rich learning also it can extend to home • development of and con- environment. life as children continue to nection to a personal netStudents acclimated to technology at home are Home of Pat Cummings School of Dance not content to merely rely on textbooks or CDs Classes in: ages 3-adults Develop Confidence • Inspire Creativity in the classroom. They’re RAD Ballet,Concentration Tap, Jazz, Improve • DANCE! more interested in interacMusical Theatre, Modern, Hip Hop, tive, Web-based tools that Port Alberni’s Longest Running Family Dance Centre Boys only Hip Hop classes enhance communication and Registration fortraining Fall start classes: • Recreation to professional collaboration. Aug 20/21 and 27/28 4-6pm • Sept. 3rd 3:30-7pm

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rials. • Digital content in the way of high quality academic materials available through interactive apps rather than stagnant PDFs. Software may range from video lectures to learning games. • Increased availability of teachers and professors.

• Supplemental material that comes at the pace of As a result of this shifting the student, rather than the landscape, parents should pace of an entire classroom. expect to see more lessons and homework involving • Digital communication interactive technology. The with educators, including following are some of the online conference schedulchanges as a result of the ing. transition to digital learning. • Smartboards, tablets • lesson plans, assign- and laptop use more heavily ments and tutoring oppor- integrated into classrooms. tunities available online for continued reference; Digital learning and technological advancements are • learning-centered chat changing rapidly and helprooms for peer-to-peer inter- ing to reshape the classroom action and sharing of mate- and how kids are learning.

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BUS SCHEDULES 2014-2015 Route 1 – AM Leave Bus Garage 6:45 Beaver Creek & Meshers 7:00 Beaver Creek & Miller 7:01 Beaver Creek & Bland 7:01 Beaver Creek & Bayne 7:05 Sommers & Sommers Pit Road 7:09 Beaver Creek & Dobie 7:22 Beaver Creek & Bainbridge 7:23 7450 Beaver Creek Rd 7:25 Beaver Creek & McKenzie 7:26 Beaver Creek & Thompson 7:27 Beaver Creek & Smith 7:29 Beaver Creek & Hills 7:30 Beaver Creek Market 7:32 Beaver Creek & Saunders 7:34 Gill School 7:36 ADSS 7:44 Beaver Creek & Meshers 8:01 Beaver Creek & Miller 8:02 Beaver Creek & Bland 8:03 Beaver Creek & Bayne 8:05 Sommers & Sommers Pit Road 8:09 Beaver Creek & Dobie 8:19 Beaver Creek & Bainbridge 8:21 7490 Beaver Creek Road 8:22 Beaver Creek & McKenzie 8:23 Beaver Creek & Thompson 8:24 Beaver Creek & Twisden 8:25 Beaver Creek & Smith 8:26 Beaver Creek & Grigg 8:27 Beaver Creek & Hills 8:28 Beaver Creek Market 8:30 Beaver Creek Firehall 8:32 Falls & Malabar 8:34 Falls & Lugrin 8:36 Gill School 8:39 Neill Middle School 8:43 Bus Garage 8:48

Route 1 – PM Leave Bus Garage Neill Middle School (2nd Bus) John Howitt School ( 1st Bus) Johnston & John Rd Johnston & Athol Johnston & Edland Johnston & Maebelle Old Nan Hwy & Dundalk Old Nan Hwy & Mann Old Nan Hwy & Aspeden ADSS Gertrude & Lathom AW Neill Middle School Grandview & Compton Gill School

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2:35 2:52 2:58 3:02 3:03 3:04 3:06 3:08 3:09 3:10 3:23 3:28 3:30 3:31 3:32

3:34 Beaver Creek & Saunders 3:36 Beaver Creek Market 3:37 Beaver Creek & Hills 3:39 Beaver Creek & Smith 3:41 Beaver Creek & Thompson 3:42 Beaver Creek & McKenzie 3:44 7450 Beaver Creek Rd 3:46 Beaver Creek & Bainbridge 3:48 Beaver Creek & Dobie 3:50 Beaver Creek & Meshers 3:52 Beaver Creek & Miller 3:53 Beaver Creek & Bland 3:57 Beaver Creek & Bayne Sommers & Sommers Pit Road 4:01 Bus Garage 4:25

Route 1 Fridays Only Leave Bus Garage Leave ADSS (1st Bus) Gertrude & Lathom AW Neill Middle School Compton & Grandview Gill School Beaver Creek & Saunders Beaver Creek Market Beaver Creek & Hills Beaver Creek & Smith Beaver Creek & Thompson Beaver Creek & McKenzie 7450 Beaver Creek Road Beaver Creek & Bainbridge Beaver Creek & Dobie Beaver Creek & Meshers Beaver Creek & Miller Beaver Creek & Bland Beaver Creek & Bayne Sommers & Sommers Pit Rd Neill Middle School (2nd Bus) John Howitt School (1st Bus) Johnston & John Rd Johnston & Athol Johnston & Edland Johnston & Maebelle Old Nan Hwy & Dundalk Old Nan Hwy & Mann Old Nan Hwy & Aspeden Bus Garage

1:30 1:36 1:41 1:43 1:44 1:45 1:47 1:49 1:50 1:52 1:53 1:54 1:56 1:58 2:00 2:02 2:04 2:05 2:09 2:13 2:52 2:58 3:02 3:03 3:04 3:06 3:08 3:09 3:10 3:25

Route 2 – AM Leave Bus Garage River Road & Golden Watty’s Hill Stuart Ave & Bell Rd 7450 Hwy #4 Tommy Watts

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Hwy #4 & Mission Rd Falls & Oxford Falls & Lugrin Falls & Malabar Compton & Grandview AW Neill Middle School Gertrude & Lathom ADSS Johnston & John St Maebelle & Highmoor Old Nan Hwy & Dundalk Old Nan Hwy & Mann Old Nan Hwy & Aspeden Johnston & Edland Johnston & Athol John Howitt School AW Neill Middle School Bus Garage

7:55 7:57 7:58 7:59 8:03 8:05 8:07 8:13 8:23 8:25 8:27 8:28 8:29 8:31 8:32 8:34 8:40 8:45

Route 2 – PM 2:35 Leave Bus Garage 2:52 AW Neill Middle School (1st Bus) 2:58 Gill School 3:00 Falls & Lugrin 3:02 Falls & Malabar 3:07 Gill School 3:09 Beaver Creek & Saunders 3:11 Beaver Creek Firehall 3:13 Beaver Creek Market 3:15 Beaver Creek & Hills 3:16 Beaver Creek & Grigg 3:17 Beaver Creek & Smith 3:18 Beaver Creek & Twisden 3:19 Beaver Creek & Thompson 3:21 Beaver Creek & McKenzie 3:22 7490 Beaver Creek Road 3:24 Beaver Creek & Bainbridge 3:26 Beaver Creek & Dobie 3:29 Beaver Creek & Meshers 3:32 Beaver Creek & Miller 3:33 Beaver Creek & Bland 3:37 Beaver Creek & Bayne Sommers & Sommers Pit Road 3:41 4:05 Bus Garage

Route 2 Fridays Only Leave Bus Garage Neill Middle School (1st Bus) Gill School Falls & Lugrin Falls & Malabar Gill School Beaver Creek & Saunders Beaver Creek Firehall Beaver Creek Market

2:35 2:52 2:58 3:00 3:02 3:07 3:09 3:11 3:13

3:15 Beaver Creek & Hills 3:16 Beaver Creek & Grigg 3:17 Beaver Creek & Smith 3:18 Beaver Creek & Twisden 3:19 Beaver Creek & Thompson 3:21 Beaver Creek & McKenzie 3:22 7490 Beaver Creek Road 3:24 Beaver Creek & Bainbridge 3:26 Beaver Creek & Dobie 3:29 Beaver Creek & Meshers 3:32 Beaver Creek & Miller 3:33 Beaver Creek & Bland 3:37 Beaver Creek & Bayne Sommers & Sommers Pit Road 3:41 4:05 Bus Garage

Route 3 – AM Leave Bus Garage Kitsuksis & Spruce Kitsuksis & Best Kitsuksis & Batty Batty & Elstow 6741 Cypress Boulevard Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood Cherry Crk Rd & Horne Lk Rd 6504 Cherry Creek Rd Cherry Creek School Cherry Creek Firehall Rumsby & Stockton Cherry Creek & Michigan Johnston & Athol Johnston & Maebelle Old Nan Hwy & Dundalk Old Nan Hwy & Mann Old Nan Hwy & Aspeden ADSS Best & Elstow 6710 Kitsuksis Kitsuksis & Batty Batty & Elstow 6798 Cypress Boulevard 6741 Cypress Boulevard Cherry Creek School Cherry Crk Rd & Horne Lk Rd Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood 6504 Cherry Creek Rd Cherry Creek Rd & Firehall Rumsby & Stockton John Howitt School AW Neill Middle School Bus Garage

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BUS SCHEDULES 2014-2015 Route 3 – PM Leave Bus Garage Neill Middle School (3rd Bus) John Howitt School (2nd Bus) Moore & Tebo Moore & Renton Rumsby & Stockton Cherry Creek School 6475 Cherry Creek Rd Cherry Crk Rd & Horne Lk Rd Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood 6741 Cypress Boulevard 6798 Cypress Boulevard Batty & Elstow Kitsuksis & Batty 6710 Kitsuksis Best & Elstow ADSS Discovery College Johnston & Athol Maebelle & Highmoor Old Nan Hwy & Dundalk Old Nan Hwy & Mann Old Nan Hwy & Aspeden Cherry Creek & Moore Rumsby & Stockton Cherry Creek School 6504 Cherry Creek Rd Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood Cherry Crk Rd & Horne Lk Rd 6798 Cypress Boulevard Batty & Elstow Kitsuksis & Batty Kitsuksis & Wednesbury Kitsuksis & Best Kitsuksis & Spruce Bus Garage

2:35 2:52 2:58 3:01 3:02 3:05 3:10 3:11 3:13 3:14 3:19 3:19 3:21 3:23 3:25 3:27 3:37 3:44 3:47 3:48 3:50 3:51 3:52 3:57 4:00 4:05 4:06 4:07 4:08 4:13 4:15 4:16 4:17 4:18 4:21 4:27

Route 3 Fridays Only Leave Bus Garage ADSS (2nd Bus) Discovery College Johnston & Athol Maebelle & Highmoor Old Nan Hwy & Dundalk Old Nan Hwy & Mann Old Nan Hwy & Aspeden Cherry Creek & Moore Rumbsby & Stockton Cherry Creek School 6504 Cherry Creek Rd Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood Cherry Crk Rd & Horne Lk Rd 6798 Cypress Boulevard Batty & Elstow

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1:30 1:36 1:43 1:45 1:46 1:48 1:49 1:50 1:55 1:58 2:03 2:04 2:05 2:06 2:11 2:13

Kitsuksis & Batty Kitsuksis & Wednesbury Kitsuksis & Best Kitsuksis & Spruce Neill Middle School (3rd Bus) John Howitt School (2nd Bus) Moore & Tebo Moore & Renton Rumsby & Stockton Cherry Creek School 6475 Cherry Creek Rd Cherry Crk Rd & Horne Lk Rd Cherry Creek Rd & Rosewood 6741 Cypress Boulevard 6798 Cypress Boulevard Batty & Elstow Kitsuksis & Batty 6710 Kitsuksis Best & Elstow Bus Garage

2:14 2:15 2:16 2:19 2:52 2:58 3:01 3:02 3:05 3:10 3:11 3:13 3:14 3:19 3:19 3:21 3:23 3:25 3:27 3:33

Route 4- AM Leave Bus Garage Anderson & Argyle Anderson & Bruce Anderson & Ravenhill Cameron Dr & Hamilton Dr Motion & Hamilton Dr 3rd & Neill 3rd & Melrose 5th & Argyle ADSS Burde & Estevan Wood School EJ Dunn Middle School 6th & Bute 8th Ave School 3rd & Bruce Cameron Dr & Rita Rd EJ Dunn Middle School Maquinna School Bus Garage

7:45 7:49 7:51 7:53 7:56 7:57 8:00 8:02 8:04 8:10 8:16 8:19 8:24 8:26 8:30 8:33 8:35 8:41 8:45 8:50

Route 4 – PM Leave Bus Garage Leave Wood School Burde & Estevan Leave 8th Ave School 6th & Bute Leave EJ Dunn Sch (2ndBus) Burde & Estevan Anderson & Exton ADSS River Rd & Mary River Rd & Russell Hwy #4 & Mission Rd

2:30 2:35 2:40 2:50 2:55 3:05 3:10 3:15 3:20 3:29 3:31 3:32

3:34 Watty’s Hill 3:36 Tommy Watts 3:37 7450 Hwy #4 3:39 Hwy #4 & Stuart Ave Hwy #4 & Great Central Lk Rd 3:43 Lakeshore & Westbay Hotel 3:47 3:49 Tall Timbers Resort 3:52 Lakeshore & Winters Rd 3:57 Faber & Dickson Drive 3:58 Faber & Silverspoon 3:59 8877 Faber 4:02 Faber & Stirling Arm Cres 4:03 Stirling Arm Drive & Faber Stirling Arm Drive & Sander Dr 4:07 McCoy Lake & Stirling Arm Dr 4:09 McCoy Lake & Woodward Rd 4:10 4:17 Bus Garage

Route 4 Fridays Only Leave Bus Garage 1:30 ADSS (3rd Bus) 1:36 River Rd & Mary 1:41 River Rd & Russell 1:43 Hwy #4 & Mission Rd 1:44 Watty’s Hill 1:46 Tommy Watts 1:47 7450 Hwy #4 1:49 Hwy #4 & Stuart Ave 1:50 Grt Cen Lake Rd & Turtle Lk Rd 1:57 Lakeshore & Westbay Hotel 2:04 Tall Timbers Resort 2:06 Lakeshore Rd & Winters 2:08 Faber & Dickson Drive 2:12 Faber & Silverspoon 2:14 Faber & Lord 2:15 Faber & Stirling Arm Cres 2:16 Stirling Arm Dr & Faber 2:17 Stirling Arm Drive & Sander Dr 2:21 McCoy Lake & Stirling Arm Dr 2:24 McCoy Lake & Woodward Rd 2:26 Wood School 2:35 Burde & Estevan 2:40 8th Ave School 2:50 6th & Bute 2:55 Bus Garage 3:02

8877 Faber Rd 8:02 Faber & Lord 8:03 Faber & Stirling Arm Cres 8:05 Stirling Arm Dr & Faber 8:06 Stirling Arm Drive & Sander Dr 8:11 McCoy Lk Rd & Woodward Rd 8:15 Hwy #4 & Mission Rd 8:20 ADSS 8:27 Alberni School 8:32 AW Neill Middle School 8:37 Bus Garage 8:42

Route 5 Fridays Only Lv Bus Garage 1:30 Lv EJ Dunn Middle Sch (1st Bus) 1:50 Burde & Estevan 1:55 9th & Maitland 2:00 Leave Alberni School 2:45 Lv Neill Middle Sch (4th Bus) 2:52 Hwy #4 & Mission Rd 3:58 Watty’s Hill 3:00 Hwy #4 & Stuart Ave 3:04 Gr. Central Lk Rd & Turtle Lk Rd 3:16 Lakeshore & Westbay Hotel 3:25 Tall Timbers Resort 3:27 Lakeshore & Winters Rd 3:29 Faber & Dickson Drive (1st) 3:34 Faber & Dickson Drive (2nd) 3:35 Faber & Silverspoon 3:37 8877 Faber Rd 3:38 Faber & Stirling Arm Cres 3:41 Stirling Arm Dr & Faber 3:42 Stirling Arm Drive & Sander Dr 3:46 McCoy Lake & Tyler Drive 3:50 McCoy Lk Rd & Woodward Rd 3:51 Bus Garage 4:00

Route 5 - PM 7:20 Leave Bus Garage Gr. Central Lk Rd & Turtle Lk Rd7:41 Lakeshore & West Bay Hotel 7:49 7:51 Tall Timbers 7:54 Lakeshore & Winters Rd Faber & Dickson Drive (1st) 7:59 Faber & Dickson Drive (2nd) 8:00 8:01 Faber & Silverspoon

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BUS SCHEDULES 2014-2015 Route 6 – PM Leave Bus Garage Maquinna School EJ Dunn Middle Sch (1st Bus) Anderson & Neill Anderson & Ravenhill Cameron Drive & Rita Rd 3rd Ave & Bruce ADSS Anderson & China Creek ADSS Anderson & Neill Anderson & Ravenhill Cameron Drive & Hamilton Cameron Drive & Motion 3rd Ave & Bruce 3rd Ave & Melrose 5th Ave & Argyle Bus Garage

2:35 2:50 3:05 3:08 3:10 3:13 3:15 3:23 3:30 3:37 3:44 3:46 3:49 3:50 3:52 3:53 3:55 4:00

Route 6 Fridays Only Leave Bus Garage ADSS (4th Bus) Anderson & China Creek ADSS Anderson & Neill Anderson & Ravenhill Cameron Drive & Hamilton Motion & Cameron Dr 3rd Ave & Bruce 3rd Ave & Melrose 5th Ave & Argyle EJ Dunn Middle Sch (2nd Bus) Anderson & Neill Anderson & Ravenhill Motion & Cameron Dr 3rd Ave & Bruce Maquinna School Anderson & Ravenhill Motion & Cameron Dr 3rd Ave & Bruce Bus Garage

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Safely riding the school bus

For many youngsters, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time. As a result, safety concerns -- especially concerning transportation to and from school -- is foremost on the minds of many parents. School bus safety is something that should be presented to children in terms they can understand. It is a good idea to reinforce lessons at home in preparation for the first day of school. Here are some important topics to go over. • Walk to the bus using a sidewalk if there is one. If no sidewalk is present, walk on the opposite side of the street facing oncoming traffic. • Wait for the bus at the designated stop. Don’t wander away. • Do not go into the street while waiting for the bus to arrive. • Do not roughhouse or run around with friends while waiting for the bus to arrive. • Wait for the bus a safe distance away from the street until the bus stops and opens the door. • Walk one-by-one onto the bus. Do not push or crowd the doorway. • Once on the bus, quickly find a seat and sit down. • Do not put your head, arms or anything else out of the bus window. • Keep the bus aisle clear of backpacks or other items. • Keep voices down so not to distract the driver. • Listen to the driver. • Do not throw things on the bus. • Unbuckle your seatbelt only when the bus has stopped at the school (or your stop at home)and the door is open. • Exit the bus slowly and do not push. • If you must cross the street when exiting the bus, do so in front of the bus so the driver can see you. On the first day of school, some parents prefer to let their children ride the bus to school and then meet the children at the school. This also reassures the children that they are safe riding the bus. The first day of school may be full of new things, but children can learn school bus safety and grow accustomed to riding every day.

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