T hurber
T hunder
4204 - 58 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 2L6
Water Walkathon
Ph: 403 347-1171
Fax 403 340-1676
April 2015
The IB students organized the annual water walkathon to
raise awareness of the needs of individuals worldwide who
do not have access to clean water. World Water Facts
were sent to teachers to share with their class and then
classes were invited to collect change for change. On the
day of the Walkathon, March 20 during Flex, over 50
students participated in the event by carrying 10 L of water
in laps through a course in the gym to experience what it
would be like for children in the world who have to walk
long distances and carry water for their family every day.
- Kim Burley, IB Helpin’ U
Upcoming Events
March 30 - April 6
Spring Break!
April 7 Tuesday
Classes Resume
April 14 Tuesday
Thurber Idol
April 15 Wednesday
Noon Dismissal
Grade 8 Orientation 12 pm
Parent Orientation 7 pm
April 17 Friday
No Classes
April 27 Monday
School Council
May 15 Friday
No Classes
May 18 Friday
Victoria Day—No Classes
May 25 Monday
School Council
May 29 Friday
Graduation
No Classes
School Information
IMPROVAPLAOOZA
Saturday, April 18th @ 7:00 pm
In the LTCHS Drama Studio
Tickets are $12 at the door, and the show will feature improvisers from Lindsay
Thurber, Hunting Hills and JH Picard from Edmonton, AB, as well as professional
improvisers from Rapid Fire professional Theatre in Edmonton.
The show is a fundraiser for the high school teams involved! Come out and enjoy a
great night of entertainment, with all proceeds going to the teams as they gear up
for the Canadian Improv Games Nationals in Ottawa!
THEFT
Sadly, once again, we are having
a problem with theft in our
school. iPods and cell phones
are frequent targets.
 Do not leave anything of
value unlocked or unattended
anywhere (this includes Phys Ed
lockers & classrooms)
 Do not hesitate to let the office know if
something has gone missing.
 Be vigilant – we all want to put a stop to
this crime and your help is needed.
This issue affects all of us!
Thumbs up and Thank you to
those students who have found
iPods and other lost valuables and
turned them in to the office so they
can be returned to their rightful
owners!
THURBER IDOL
Tuesday, April 14th @ 7:00pm
at the Memorial Centre. Doors open at 6:30pm
The 13th Annual Thurber Idol features some of the
most talented students. This year’s talent includes 14
varied and impressive acts from singers to dancers,
musicians and stand up comedy who have been chosen
from many acts that auditioned.
Tickets are $12 and are available in advance at the
Leadership Exec Office during lunch and flex.
Remaining tickets will be available at the door.
Thurber Trading Post
Students are encouraged to bring in an article of clothing and
trade it for an item that's new to them or find something they
like and make a donation of $1 to make it theirs.
The Trading Post will be open
during Flex on Day 1’s in
room 1706
Parents and students have access to view
student’s grades, schedule, attendance, and announcements by
clicking the “POWERSCHOOL” button on our website.
GREEN THUMBS
A team of green thumbs (Wednesday Flex Group) will be working at beautifying the indoor garden area by the
cafeteria. There is no budget for this project and therefore they are asking for a bit of help with donations that
anyone may be wanting to get rid of during your spring cleaning. We are needing clean dirt, plant stakes,
tropical plants, large rocks and larger ceramic plant containers. If you have any of these items you would like
to donate, please contact Mrs. Oddie-Flikkema or Ms. Slevinsky at 403-347-1171.
School Information
Message from the Booster Club:
The Lindsay Thurber High School Booster Club has been given an opportunity to work a
Casino on May 19 & 20, 2015 and WE NEED YOU!
The Booster Club is a board of parent volunteers who distribute funds to many different school teams, clubs, and
groups to support non-curriculum activities.
If you would like to participate as a parent volunteer, earning $150 student credit, please email the Booster Club
[email protected] before March 15, 2015 indicating the following:
Your first and last name
Daytime phone number
Evening phone number
Email address
Your daytime/evening availability for each day of the Casino.
Please note:
 Volunteers must be parents/guardians of a child enrolled in Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School who
meet Alberta Gaming and Liquor guidelines.
 Volunteer shifts will be allotted, one per family/household on a first come first serve basis, as indicated by the
time/date of receipt of the email indicating interest.
 Volunteers will be contacted directly to fill out the application form for Alberta Gaming and Liquor for
consideration to work a shift at the Casino.
Summer RAP Opportunity & RAP Parent
Information Night!!
The Alberta Ceiling & Wall Association would like you to join
them for a trade showcase here at LTCHS.
When:Wednesday, May 13th
6:30 p.m. - RAP parent information meeting
7:00 p.m. - Alberta Ceiling & Wall Association Showcase
Where: LTCHS Cafeteria
Come check out their display and see what they do!!
The Vow of Silence
The Vow of Silence is an event organized by Free the Children that allows students to raise awareness of
individuals world-wide who are silenced by their circumstances. On Thursday, April 16, certain teachers and
students have agreed to be silent. Other students can agree to participate in being silent and also accept
donations if they so choose. We ask all teachers to hand out a signup sheet for their first period class that
indicates which students would like to participate.
Facts:
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774 million adults (15 years and older) cannot read or write. Two-thirds of them are women.
Only 1 in 5 working children is in paid employment. Most are unpaid family workers.
An estimated 215 million children are engaged in child labour.
Each year, more than six million children under the age of five die, mostly from preventable causes.
58 million primary school-aged children are not in school, and 31 million of them are girls.
School Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Grad Fees need to be paid at the bookstore - Fees are $50. When you pay your fees, you need to give the
bookstore ladies your height for your grad gown sizes (Fees must be paid in order to purchase banquet tickets)
All school fees must be paid and all overdue textbooks and library books must be returned in order to
purchase banquet tickets
Grad Parents Remind 101 - Send a text message to (819) 805-0153 With the message @gpar2015
All important information will be sent out via Remind 101
NEW THIS YEAR FOR GRADS!!
Grad Date: May 29th
Ceremony: 10:00 am
Grad Banquet tickets will go on sale ONLINE
Banquet: 6:00 pm
only this year. Tickets will be $45 plus GST &
$2.75 service charge per ticket. Sales will start on Additional Grad Photo Dates
May 11th and you will choose your own table.
Each grad can purchase a maximum of 6 tickets. If
There are still studio dates available
there are extra tickets available, you may purchase on April 28,29, 30th for students who
have not had their photo taken
addition tickets May 20-24th. For more
for graduation.
information check our website this month.
Please call 403-356-9410 to book
*All school fees must be paid up or you will be
an appointment
blocked from buying tickets.
School Information
…a project supporting Comprehensive School Health
Red Deer Public Schools is committed to Comprehensive School Health with a focus on:
Active Living
Positive Social Environments
Nutrition
To support positive social environments, we are continuing an exciting research initiative…
the Resiliency Project.
We all go through ups and downs in life. Regardless of the experiences life throws our way, the key is the ability to keep
moving forward. The teenage years brings their fair share of these experiences, so it’s important to have the insight and
skills to make things better…this is called resiliency.
Resiliency is the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds: trauma, tragedy, personal crisis, plain old life problems, and bounce back stronger, wiser and more personally powerful.
Nan Henderson, MSW – Resiliency in Action
The Resiliency Project:
The spring screening dates are coming up. The screening process will be the same format as
used at the beginning of this school year.
Red Deer Public Schools and its partners are continuing in the second year of a research project to enhance the
emotional and mental well-being of all students. Targeting students in grades 6 to 12, we have the opportunity
to assess and develop programming to enhance the health and wellness of our students. This project involves
screening all students in grades 6 to 12 using a series of questions focusing on the areas of emotional health and
mental wellness.
As parents or guardians, you will be made aware of any concerns that are raised by the screening in regards to your
child. At this point, as part of the research project, your child may be asked to participate in recommended interventions.
Please contact your school and ask for the Resiliency Coach if you have any questions.
Resiliency…developing students who are…
Creative, optimistic, hopeful, industrious, trusted, happy, satisfied, successful, connected, achieving.
School Information
Raiders Athletics Schedule
April 9-11th
Team Handball @ Harry Ainlay Tournament
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April 13th
Team Handball Zone Tournament
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April 15h
Team Handball Zone Tournament
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April 22nd
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Girls Rugby @ Rimbey
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Boys Rugby VS Rocky
April 23-25th
Team Handball Provincials @ Notre Dame
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April 29th
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Girls Rugby VS Hunting Hills
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Boys Rugby VS Hunting Hills
May 1st
Girls Rugby VS Wetaskiwin
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May 6th
1. Girls Rugby @ Olds
May 13th
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Girls Rugby VS Notre Dame
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Boys Rugby @ Wetaskiwin
May 20th
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Girls Rugby VS Lacombe
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Boys Rugby VS Notre Dame
May 22nd
Boys Soccer Information:
Thursday, April 16th there will
be an information Meeting
@ lunch in room 2301
Try-outs will be Monday, April
20, Wednesday, April 22 and
Friday, April 24 @ 3:30pm on
the East Soccer Field.
Girls Rugby VS Rocky
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RAIDER ATHLETIC RESULTS:
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Both the boys and girls handball teams captured bronze at the Notre Dame
Invitational Handball tournament on march 27 and 28th. The boys lost to
Notre Dame by four goals and the girls defeated Our Lady of the Snows
(Canmore) quite handily. Callie Loewan was named tournament all-star.
Career Centre
ATA Local #60 Scholarship
The Red Deer Local #60 of the Alberta Teacher’s Association scholarship applications are now
available for pick up at the Career Centre. Completed application forms must be submitted directly to Mrs. Leah Stella c/o her mailbox at Hunting Hills High School by 4:00pm on May 1st.
Scholarship #1—The first scholarship recognizes and supports the enhancement of the teaching
profession. This scholarship, valued at $2000, is open to those graduating students of Red Deer
Public School District who plan to enter a post-secondary program leading to a career in the
teaching profession.
Scholarship #2—The second scholarship, valued at $2000, has been established to assist sons and
daughters of ATA Local #60 members. Members of Local #60 include currents teachers, teachers
who retired with Local #60, active substitute teachers, and teachers on long-term disability leave.
Eligible applicant must be students graduating high school who are going into a recognized postsecondary institution in the program of their choice.
Scholarship #3—A third scholarship, valued at $1400, will be available to an additional qualifying
applicant at the discretion of the selection committee.
Thursday, April 30th @ Red Deer College
9:00 am—3:00 pm
DON’T MISS CENTRAL ALBERTA’S LARGEST STUDENT CAREER EVENT
* INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS * OVER 90 EXIBITORS *
* FREE ADMISSION * HANDS ON ACTIVITIES *
For more information visit www.nextgen.org/CAREERexpo
Career Centre
Are you planning on entering the field of health and wellness??
360 Fitness Foundation Scholarship is for you
One $1500 scholarship is guaranteed to be awarded to a Lindsay Thurber graduate
pursuing Canadian post-secondary in a field of Health and Wellness (physical education,
physiotherapy, athletic therapy, personal trainer courses, etc.)
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Application forms can be found at the Career Centre.
Deadline for applications: May 1st
Rotary Career Opportunity Fund
The Rotary Career Opportunity Fund is a joint program of the Rotary Club of Red
Deer, the Red Deer and District Community Foundation, the Red Deer Public School
Board, and the Red Deer Catholic Regional Division. In 2015, 10-14 awards of $200
will be made to deserving students from Central Alberta, based on the
following criteria: there must be a need for financial assistance in order to continue
studies, demonstrated leadership and motivational skills through participation in student, community
and/or business activities, and academic achievement must be adequate to gain admittance to the
school and program of choice. Application forms are available in the Career Centre. They must be
completed and returned to the Career Centre by April 30th.
Canadian Parents for French Scholarship—Red Deer Chapter
Two awards of $500 each are offered annually to graduates of French-language learning programs.
Students must be attending LTCHS, ND or HHHS. One recipient will be a French Immersion
students, and one recipient will have taken French as a subject through school. Deadline for
applications is May 7th. Application forms are available at the Career Centre.
Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary
The Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary awards $2000 - $11,000 to a qualifying applicant of First
Nations, Inuit, or Métis status. Recipients are selected based on financial need, previous academic record, involvement in the aboriginal community, experience in the healthcare field, and
career goals. Application deadline is May 1st. Applications my be completed online at
http://www.psac.ca/community-partners/education-fund/
Upcoming Flex Sessions:
Red Deer College Empty Seat program/ Bachelor of Arts Degree - Wednesday, April 22nd
Bruins Plumbing - Friday April 24th
RCMP Careers - Wednesday, May 6th
RDC Bachelor of Education Program - Thursday, May 7th
Educational Assistant Certificate & Early Learning & Childcare Program - Wednesday, May 13th
Community Information
April 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
5.
It
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
GOOD
FRIDAY
SPRING BREAK
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
NO CLASSES
 Classes
14
15
16
17
18
Thurber Idol
 Registration
Begins
NOON
DISMISSAL
 GR 8
Orientation
 Parent
Orientation
NO CLASSES
 Improv
21
22
Resume
12
19
13
20
 Vow of
Silence
23
Fundraiser
7pm
24
25
 Grad Fashion
Show
Cdn, Rocky Mtn. Music Festival
Handball Provincials
26
27
 School
Council
28
29
30
 Career Expo
@ RDC
Grad Photo Final Dates
May 2015
SUN
3
MON
4
TUE
5
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
6
7
8
9
13
14
15
16
 City Wide
School
Council
10
11
 Grad
12
NO CLASSES
Banquet
tickets on sale
@ Noon
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
SCHOOL
CLOSED
24
25
 School
Council
31
NO CLASSES
GRADUATION
June 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
12
13
19
20
 Year End
Choir
Concert
7
8
9
10
11
 Athletic
 Year End
17
18
Awards
Banquet
5:30 pm
14
15
16
 School
 Last Day of
Council
Band
Concert
Classes
 Year End
Chamber
Ensemble
21
22
23
EXAM WEEK
24
25
26
 Student’s Last
Day
EXAM WEEK
28
29
30
27