Thank You Matheson!

Today the Surrey Urban Mission received mountains of clothing donations thanks to your generosity Matheson! Your help will keep many men, women and children a little drier, a little warmer, and a little more comfortable and cared for this holiday season and beyond. On behalf of the Surrey Urban Mission and Ms. Bertrand's English 10 class, thank you.

Clothing Drive

Our English 10 class is organizing a clothing drive for our local Surrey Urban Mission.

This community organization offers support to neighbourhood kids, single moms, elderly and disabled residents, people who are homeless or vulnerably housed, and those battling addiction and mental illness.

Please send your spare clothing: shoes, socks, sweaters, pants, blankets, jackets, toques, gloves and scarves. House hold and children's items are also welcome. You can send all items to Ms. Bertrand's class as we gather all we can to help those struggling in our community. Thank you for your support

Humanities Co-op Team Building

The Humanities Co-op students came together for some fun and team building before breaking off to their own work experience placements. Check out the video on the link below, water balloons and eggs and blindfolds, Oh my!

Humanities Co-op Team Building Exercise

They are making Matheson proud all over the Lower Mainland working everywhere from animal rescue facilities to Community outreach programs, from Grade 1 classrooms to Surrey Crime Prevention Voluntary Policing.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

This Thursday October. 25th L.A. Matheson is hosting its first Parent-Teacher Conferences of the school year.

Where: Large Gym and Cafeteria

When: 2:15-5pm

Please join us for opportunities to discuss your child's progress, and what we can do to support their learning and assist in their achievement goals.

Students are encouraged to join their parents so that it is a true conversation with all involved.

For students the block order of the day is:

Period 4: 8:30 - 9:40 am

Period 3: 9:45 - 10:55 am

Lunch: 10:55 - 11:40 am

Period 2: 11:40 - 12:45 pm

Period 1: 12:50 - 1:55 pm

Parent-Teacher Conferences: 2:15 - 5pm

Looking forward to seeing you all there

Sweat For a Great Cause

L.A. Matheson's Annual Terry Fox Run will be taking place Wednesday, September. 26th in period 1 before lunch. Bring your donation. Bring your runners. Bring your active and charitable spirit as the school raises funds and gets active in memory of a Canadian hero and an ongoing search for the cure.

Meet the Teacher Night!

All parents and students are invited this Wednesday, September. 19th to meet the L.A. Matheson staff and to meet their children's teachers.

When: 5:15pm-7:15pm, September. 19th.

There will be an opportunity to meet all of your children's teachers, find out about the classes, expectations and support systems. There's information on how to best support your child, and opportunities to meet and talk about questions, ideas and inquiries you may have about your child's education. Please come and join us for an informative and important evening together!

Smile Pretty

In the upcoming week don't forget:
1.) Tuesday is Photo Day. Grade 12 Group Photo is at 8:35am
2.) Meet the Teacher Night is Wednesday the 19th. Wecome!
3.) Mock Interviews on Thursday for all Co-op students.

Creative Writing Contests Starting Up!

All you aspiring authors, budding poets, check out the English Department display wall, talk to your English teacher or see Ms. Tanino for more information on the creative writing opportunities coming up quickly.

****The 7th Annual National Student Poetry and Short-Story Contest is underway with cash prizes and submission deadlines coming up in November****

Explore their site, the rules, the prizes, the opportunities: Polar Expressions Writing Contests

Emergency Preparedness Week

Next week the school will be spending time and due diligence to ensure staff and students know the procedures for emergency situations.

Tuesday, September. 11th: Expect a fire drill Period 1

Wednesday, September. 12th: Expect an earthquake drill Period 4

Thursday, September. 13th: Expect a Code Yellow Drill Period 3

Energized Opening

I hope you were all as energized by the welcome back excitement today at Matheson as I was. Now's the time to get excited, and to get involved. The Central City Library and SFU are offering a wonderful opportunity this September 17th, and each month following: Teens Philosopher's Cafe. It's an opportunity to join others in exploring contemporary and controversial issues surrounding teen rights, social issues, education, and more. See the link below for all information

Teen Philosopher's Cafe

Week 1 Schedule

Sept 4th is the first day of classes. We'll ease you into it.

10:00-10:45: Grade 9-12 Homeroom

12:00-2:00: Grade 8 Assembly and Homeroom

Wed Sept. 5th Block Order:
1, 2, 3, 3, 4

Thurs Sept. 6th Block Order:
1, 3, 4, 4, 2

Friday Sept. 7th Block Order *No PLC*:
1, 4, 2, 2, 3

WELCOME!

Welcome ladies and gents! I hope you had an amazing summer full of rest, rejuvenation, adventure and joy. We are about to embark on a great school year. I look forward to working, laughing and learning with you all.