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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
THURBER IDOL WINNERS
1ST PLACE
RILEY PARKER, MICHAEL LEVIA & KYLE GONZALES
2ND PLACE
4204 - 58 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 2L6
Ph: 403 347-1171
Fax 403 340-1676
MAY 2015
Upcoming Events
May 11 Monday
Grad Banquet Tickets On Sale Online
TAKE 5: NICHOLAS FROMAN, SARAH STREIBEL,
GLORIANA FERREIRA, KATHERINE SMITH &
SHELDON STEINHAUER
3RD PLACE
May 15 Friday
No Classes
May 18 Friday
Victoria Day—No Classes
May 21 Thursday
Grad Assemble@9:45am
Grad Parent Meeting@7:00pm
NATALIA WELLS
#1
#3
May 25 Monday
School Council
May 29 Friday
Graduation
No Classes
June 4 Thursday
Year End Choir Concert
#2
June 11 Thursday
Year End Band Concert
June 15 Monday
School Council
June 16 Tuesday
Last Day of Classes
Like us on Facebook: Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School
Follow us on Twitter : @LindsayThurber
Check out our Web page: http://lindsaythurber.rdpsd.ab.ca/
June 17-26
Exams
June 26 Friday
Students Last Day
School Information
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 in room 1706
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.
Parents and students have access to view
student’s grades, schedule, attendance, and announcements by
clicking the “POWERSCHOOL” button on our website.
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!
School Council Meeting
Monday, May 25 at 7pm
Pathways Class Gives Back!!!
In keeping with our community awareness the
Pathways students donated a goodie basket to the
C.A.R.E. (Central Alberta Refugee Effort). Their
fundraiser was on April 24, 2015
(Around the World with C.A.R.E.)
Deborah Perepelitza received the
basket on behalf of C.A.R.E.
Raider football players with a few Edmonton Eskimos
volunteering at the Career Expo on April 30th at Red Deer
College.
School Information
PowerSchool Parent Accounts now Available
PowerSchool Parent Accounts: Parents are now able to create their own personal login in PowerSchool
which will allow them to link all of their children to one account.
Create a Parent Account
Use this procedure to create a new parent account. In order to create an account, you must have the Access ID and
Password for at least one student enrolled in school. When creating the account, you will need the Access ID and
password for each student you want to associate to your parent account. In Red Deer Public, your child(ren)’s Access ID
will be their school computer username, with the letter “P” at the end. For instance, If a student’s name was Johnny Smith,
and his computer username was SmithJ123, Johnny’s Access ID to associate with your parent account would be
SmithJ123P (Note: the Access ID is not case sensitive). The password associated with the Access ID will be the same
password the student uses to connect to computers at school, or to check email.
How to Create a Parent Account
1. Open your Web browser to your school's PowerSchool Student and Parent portal
(http://PowerSchool.rdpsd.ab.ca). The Student and Parent Sign In page appears.
2. Click the Create Account tab. The Create Account page appears.
3. Click Create Account. The Create Parent Account page appears.
4. Use the following table to enter information in the Create Parent Account section:
5. Use the following table to enter information in Link
Students to Account section:
6. Click Enter. The Parent Sign In page appears. The next
time you sign in to the PowerSchool Student and Parent
portal, use your new password.
School Information
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!!
Order your 2014-2015 yearbook TODAY!!
Don’t miss out on getting your book of memories! Yearbooks can be ordered online at our webpage.
Hardcover, softcover and e-books are available
School Information
Whose School Will Save the Most Lives?
Young Blood for Life is a program just for Canadians that calls on student leaders to inspire their peers,
teachers and families to give blood. There is even a national Challenge for schools to see which school can
give the most. Besides saving lives, the winning school will receive cash prizes to help with school activities.
On Thursday, April 30th a group of Thurber students took the Canadian Blood Services Life Bus to the
Blood Donor Clinic after school to donate. We are encouraging others to participate as well. All it only
takes is about an hour out of the day and one donation can save multiple lives.
*Must be 17 years of age or older
LEADERSHIP UPDATE
Lindsay Thurber Nerf Gun Tournament:
On May 7th 5:00pm-9:00pm, The Leadership team will host a 4 on 4 tournament
fought with Nerf guns. It will be an intramural style event and will be held in the BAM
gym after school. There will be Wii’s in the cafeteria for teams that are waiting to play
and pizza will be provided for supper for those participating. Costumes are encouraged!
Club 907: The Presidential Gala
Date: May 20th
Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: LTCHS Drama Room
Club 907 is a small school dance with a theme. Each person will have an identity card given to them with
their ticket that they can chose to play out. This months theme is Presidential Gala and there will be a
semiformal dress code.
Check daily announcements and Facebook for more information to come!
Lindsay Thurber Dodgeball Tournament Final:
The Dodgeball tournament has been going on the last few
weeks and the winner will finally be determined on May 26th
The final dodgeball games will be played in front of the whole
school and is guaranteed to be a highly competitive battle that
is full of great energy and school spirit! During intermission
between games there will be the final Grade rep challenge of
the year!! Who will be the Champion?
Modified Schedule May 26th
Period 1
Period 3
Flex
8:33 - 9:46
9:46 - 10:31
10:37 - 11:50
Assembly & Tournament in Flex
Lunch
11:50 - 12:40
Period 5 12:40 - 1:53
Period 7
2:01 - 3:14
Period 8
3:20 - 5:05
School Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Grad Fees need to be paid at the bookstore - Fees are $50.
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 Banquet tickets will go on sale ONLINE ONLY this year. Tickets will be $45 plus GST &
$2.75 service charge per ticket. Sales will start on May 11th at noon and you will choose
your own table. Each grad can purchase a maximum of 6 tickets. If there are extra tickets
available, you may purchase addition tickets online May 20-24th.
*All school fees must be paid up or you will be blocked from buying tickets.
Grad Date: May 29th
Ceremony: 10:00 am
Grads must be at the Parkland Pavilion by
9:15am to line up for the ceremony
Banquet: 6:00pm
Grads must be at the Parkland Pavilion between
5:00-6:00pm to line up for the Grand March.
Grand March will begin promptly at 6:30pm
Grad gown pick up will be Wednesday,
May 27th in International Hall
May 25th:
Grad Assembly @ 9:45am
Grad Parent Meeting @ 7:00pm
Grad Pancake Breakfast!!
May 28th, 7:00 - 8:30am @ Festival Hall
Join your fellow grads and their families for a pancake breakfast before school.
School Information
Raiders Athletics Schedule
May 1st

4:30pm - Girls Rugby VS Wetaskiwin @ Titans Field

4:15pm - Girls Soccer @ Lacombe
May 6th

4:30pm - Girls Rugby @ Olds
May 8th

4:15pm - Girls Soccer VS ND @ Collicutt East

4:15pm - Boys Soccer VS ND @ LTCHS
May 12th

RAIDER ATHLETIC RESULTS:
*Congratulations to Kelsey Lalor who won the
Badminton Zone championship title in Camrose.
She battled her nemesis from Innisfail and won
rather handily winning gold. She then moved on to
compete in Badminton Intermediate Provincials.
4:15pm - Girls Soccer VS HHHS @ Collicutt East
*Congratulations to our Handball teams who
represented us with pride at Provincials April 24 -25
4:30pm - Girls Rugby VS Notre Dame @ Titans Field Our teams were competitive in every game and
displayed great sportsmanship. The boys finished
6:00pm - Boys Rugby @ Wetaskiwin
4th and the girls 5th.
May 13th
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May 14th

4:15 - Boys Soccer VS Innisfail @ LTCHS
May 20th

4:30pm - Girls Rugby VS Lacombe @ Titans Field

6:00pm - Boys Rugby VS Notre Dame @ Titans Field
May 21st

4:15pm - Girls Soccer VS CACHS @ LTCHS
May 22nd

4:30pm - Girls Rugby VS Rocky @ Titans Field

4:15pm - Boys Soccer @ Olds
May 28th

4:15pm - Boys Soccer @ HJ Cody
June 4th

4:15pm - Boys Soccer VS HHHS @ Collicutt East
June 5th

4:15pm - Girls Soccer @ HJ Cody
June 8th

4:15pm - Girls Soccer VS Lacombe @ LTCHS

4:15pm - Boys Soccer VS CACHS @ Michener Park
June 13th

Boys & Girls Final Soccer Tournament @ Edgar Park
*On April 22nd the boys Rugby team had a
convincing win over Rocky Mountain House 74-0.
The boys played very well and owned every aspect
of the game right from the kick off. The girls Rugby
team also won their game against Rimbey 41 - 14.
*The boys rugby team faced Hunting Hills Lightning
on April 29th and won another very convincing
game with a score of 74-0.
Career Centre
Upcoming Flex Sessions:
RCMP Careers - Wednesday, May 6th
RDC Bachelor of Education Program - Thursday, May 7th
Educational Assistant Certificate & Early Learning & Childcare Program - Wednesday, May 13th
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
student, 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.
Alberta Citizenship Award - Applications due to the Career Centre May 10th
One award is available for each high school in Alberta. Recipients receive a plaque from the Premier.
Recipients of the Premier's Citizenship Award are also eligible for:

the Queen's Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal, which provides a medal, $5,000 and a letter of
commendation from the Lieutenant Governor

the Alberta Centennial Scholarship in the amount of $2,005
Recipients are selected by a selection committee set up at each school. Selection is based on leadership,
citizenship, community service activities or volunteer work. Academic achievement may be considered once
candidates have met the eligibility criteria.
Career Centre
MCO Scholarship
MindFuel Scholarships for
Post-Secondary ((STEM) Science,
A $500 scholarship is awarded to a student who is
Technology, Engineering Math)
attending a post-secondary institution no later than
December of 2015. Applicants must submit an answer and Science Education Based
to an essay question no later than May 15th. Visit:
Learning Programs
http://www.missioncreekortho.com/orthodontists.php
Got a Spine Scholarship
A $500 scholarship is awarded to a student who is attending a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2015.
Deadline to apply is June 2nd. Visit::
http:://www.studentscholarships.org/2015_college_sch
olarships.php
MADD Canada Bursary
Bursary is available for students to apply for if they
have had a parent, guardian or sibling killed in an
impaired-driving related crash and are pursuing any
full-time post-secondary education program that is
approved by a provincial Ministry of Education.
Deadline to apply is May 31. Visit::
http:://www.madd.ca/madd2/en/services/youth_service
s_bursary.html
Scholarships are available to students who
are graduating from an Alberta high school
and are entering their first year in an
undergraduate applied science or science
education program at an Alberta postsecondary institution in the fall of 2015.
Three scholarships valued at $2500-$5000
will be awarded to students who submit
their completed application form, and a 500
word essay outlining their interest in their
chosen field. Deadline is May 15th. Visit:
http://mindfuel.ca/scholarships/ for more
information and to apply.
Delta Upsilon Fraternity High
Scholl Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship will be awarded to
a male student entering the U of A in 2015
who exemplified the qualities that we look
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
for in their fraternity members: academic
A $500 scholarship is awarded to a student 17-24 who achievement, philanthropy, and involveis attending any post-secondary institution in the fall of ment at school and in the community.
2015. Deadline to apply is June 1st. Applicants must (Students do not have to join the fraternity
to be rewarded the scholarship). Apply
submit an answer to an essay question by visiting:
online at
www.odenzavacationsscholarships.com
http://dualberta.wix.com/scholarship
Deadline to apply is July 31st.
Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship
Monsanto Canada estimates that it will provide approximately 65 scholarships to deserving high school
students from family farms across Canada entering
their first year of post-secondary education in agriculture at a Canadian college or university. Each scholarship is valued at $1500 and will be awarded to students who meet the criteria. Criteria includes demonstrated academic standard and leadership within the
community with submission of a 300-500 word essay
on the topic “Ïn that area of agriculture would you like
to work and why?” Deadline to apply is May 29th.
Visit:: www.monsanto.ca
Other Upcoming Deadlines:

Metis and Non-Status Indian Bursary
Program for Studies in Social Services
- May 31st

Atco Pipelines Indigenous Education
Awards Program - August 1st

AB/NWT Ladies Auxiliary Command
Royal Canadian Legion Bursaries
- August 23rd

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35
Bursary - September 1st
For more scholarship info check our website or see Mrs. Visser at the Career Centre
Community Information
Community Programs
403 342-1059
Diploma Prep Classes 2015
Small group preparation classes are offered to assist students who are preparing for Diploma Examinations.
Dates and times are as follows:
Course
Biology 30
Dates
Tues/Thurs
Times
Location
May 19, 26, Jun 9, 16, 18
7:00 – 9:00 pm
LTCHS
Chemistry 30 Tuesday
May 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16
5:00 - 7:00 pm
LTCHS
Math 30-1
Mon/Wed/Fri
Jun 12,15,17,19, 22
6:30 – 8:30 pm
LTCHS
Social 30-1
Wednesday
May 13, 20, 27, Jun 3, 10,
7:00 – 9:00pm
HHHS
English 30-1
Mon/Wed
Jun 1, 3, 8, 10, 15
7:00 – 9:00 pm
LTCHS
FEE: $70.00 per course (payment must accompany registration).
3 Easy Ways to Register
Online: communityprograms.rdpsd.ab.ca
Payment by credit card
Walk In:
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School
Community Programs,
4204 – 58 Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 2L6
Payment by Debit, Credit Card and Cash
Phone:
Phone: 403 342-1059
Payment by Credit Card
Office hours are Monday - Thursday
11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Register Early as Classes Fill Quickly
Community Information
Community Programs
http://communityprograms.rdpsd.ab.ca
Make this Summer Count!
Summer School 2015
Red Deer Public Schools offer summer credit
courses to accommodate students who wish
to continue their education during the
summer period. Students contemplating
registration for summer classes should be
aware that the courses are very concentrated.
Good study habits and regular attendance are
essential to ensure success. In view of the
reduced instructional time, the most practical
use of the summer program is to raise a final
mark in a subject previously completed.
There are two levels of study:
•
•
Teacher instruction - requires 15 or more
students in one subject
Distance Learning Materials type of study–
less than 15 students in a subject. This is a
student directed type of study. A teacher
specializing in your subject will be present
in the classroom to answer any questions
you may have.
Students must attend class everyday.
A teacher will be present during class time
to answer questions and mark.
Course Load
The allowable course load is one 5-credit
course. Each course runs Monday to Friday
from 8 am to 11:45 am from July 2-31.
Due to the abbreviated nature of the
summer program, homework assignments
and assigned readings form a major
component of all our courses. Students
must be prepared to spend four hours per
day on homework in addition to the four
hours of class time.
Textbooks
Textbooks can be purchased by students at
the Community Programs office. Payment
can be made by Debit, cash, Mastercard, or
Visa.
At the end of the course, students can sell
their books back to Community Programs.
We will hold back $35 to cover the costs of
wear and tear.
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, June 15th
For more information call 403 342-1059
Community Information
Schedule of Classes
Dates:
Registration Procedures
Registrations must be completed in person at:
July 2 – July 31 (Monday – Friday)
Community Programs,
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School, 4204 - 58 Street,
Red Deer, AB T4N 2L6.
Times: 8:00 – 11:45 am (Class times may change due to the
number of students)
Community Programs office hours are:
Classes:
Biology 20, 30
Monday to Thursday 11:30am – 7:30 pm
Chemistry 20, 30
Friday mornings 8:30am – 12 Noon
English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2
Our office is located in the lobby of
Math 10-C, 10-3
Lindsay Thurber High School
Math 20-1; 20-2; 20-3
Math 30-1, 30-2, 30-3, 31
Physics 20, 30
You can fill out your registration form in advance by printing it off.
It can be found on our website:
Science 10, 14, 20, 24, 30
http://communityprograms.rdpsd.ab.ca
Social Studies 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, 30-2
Look under the heading High School Courses
Tourism
->Download credit registration form.
Work Experience 15, 25, 35
3 Credit Courses
Dates:
July 2 – 17 (Monday – Friday)
Times:
8:00 – 11:45 am
A copy of a Canadian issued Birth Certificate, Passport or Permanent Residence Card as well as full payment
will be required upon registration.
We accept Debit, Cash, Visa or Mastercard
Classes:
CALM
Physical Education 10
Program Fee
Students 19 years of age or younger as of
September 1, 2014 pay only for books.
Book purchase required upon registration.
Students 20 years of age or older as of September 1,
2014 pay $600 - plus books
High School for all Ages!
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Adult students withdrawing from a course on or before
June 24, 2015 will be charged a $20 administration fee.
Adult students withdrawing from a course after June
24, 2015 and on or before July 4, 2015 will be charged
a 15% administration fee. No refund will be issued to
adult students withdrawing from a course after July 4,
2015.
International Students pay $880 - plus books
For more information call 403 342-1059
May 2015
SUN
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MON
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TUE
5
WED
6
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
7
8
9
14
15
16
 Hats On for
Mental
Health
10
11
 Grad
Banquet
tickets on sale
@ Noon
12
13
NO CLASSES
 Gr.12 MADD
Presentation
9:45am
 City Wide
School Council
17
18
19
SCHOOL
CLOSED
24
31
21
 Club 907
 Grad
27
7pm
25
26
 School
 Dodgeball
Council
20
Final
22
23
28
29
30
 Grad
NO CLASSES
GRADUATION
Assembly in
FLEX
 Grad Parent
Meeting 7pm
Pancake
Breakfast
7:00-8:30am
June 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6
 FNMI Grad
 Year End
Luncheon
Choir
Concert
Rugby Provincials - Edm
T&F Provincials - Leth
7
8
9
10
11
 Athletic
 Year End
17
18
Awards
Banquet
5:30 pm
14
15
16
12
13
19
20
Band
Concert
 Last Day of
Classes
 Year End
Chamber
Ensemble
21
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23
EXAM WEEK
24
25
26
 Student’s Last
Day
EXAM WEEK
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