10/12/2026
Hello Laker Families
1. Grade 7 and 9 students have an upcoming vaccination clinic on October 30
2. There will be student teachers from STU at Harvey this week and return in November until Christmas.
3. Classroom updates for grade 6-9 have been emailed
Upcoming Dates
October 19 - Safe School Week (fire drills, bus evacuations, visit by the fire department)
October 21 - NBCC visits and presentations for grade 11 and 12
October 23 – Laker Pathway
October 26 – Catch up week for high school
October 27 – Picture Day
October 29 – AARO Showcase in afternoon (colleges and universities) for high school students
October 30 - Vaccination clinic for grade 7 and 9
October 30 - Halloween
We continue to focus and support foundational literacy skills, at home families can:
5 Quick Ways to Support Teen Literacy at Home
• Embrace all reading. Graphic novels, audiobooks, sports magazines, and blogs all count. Let your teen choose what interests them.
• Listen on the go. Mix up the routine with audiobooks or podcasts during family commutes, chores, or workouts to build vocabulary and comprehension.
• Connect to screen time. If your teen loves a specific movie, show, or video game, encourage them to read the book or comic series it was based on.
• Talk about what you read. You don't need a formal book club. Just chat casually about interesting articles, news stories, or book plots over dinner.
• Model the habit. Let your teen see you reading for pleasure or purpose. When adults read, teens view it as a valuable life skill.
