Flex Day Opportunities


Date: Wednesday, Jan 14th, 2026
TEACHERDESCRIPTION
Alexander, TomSocial Studies 10: During A-block, students can work on missing assignments, including their "World War Two and Canada" poster assignment. Students will be conducting a gallery tour of their completed posters on Thursday.

Physical Geography 12: During C-block, students have the opportunity to receive support with ongoing or incomplete learning tasks, including their "Earth's Energy Budget" questions.

Human Geography 12: During D-block, students have the opportunity to receive additional support with their current assignment "Endangered Language Infographic."

*Mr. A teaches in three different classrooms, but during FLEX Day he will be stationed in Room 128 for the entire day.

Aldridge, MichaelGame Design: Students are welcome to come in for playtesting or to work on any of their outstanding D & D assignments.

Math 9 Boost: Any students that have not yet completed the course are encouraged to attend to work on any outstanding assignments or unit tests.

Science 10: Any students wishing to make up missed tests or address specific deficiencies in their gradebooks are encouraged to attend.
Armstrong, ChrisRoom 804 will be open for math for A, B, and D block and the metalshop will be open in C block.
Aldridge, MichaelDungeons and dragons: Students are welcome to come in to work on their campaigns or begin/continue playtesting.

Math 9 boost: Students can come in for extra support, to make up time towards course completion, or test on completed units.

Science 10: Students are welcome to come in to study for the section 1.2 quiz, complete unit 1 work, or to review and retest on any previous material.
Baker, Jana
Barber, GraemeI am available for support in math in room 109 from 9am-12pm and 2pm-3:10pm.

Benton, DavidMake up and exam review in my room
Black, Erica
Peer Tutoring Opportunities
Brogan, ChrisHumanities 8-5 and 8-6:

Mr Brogan will be available to help students to catch up on missing work from quarter 2, or to help students work on their current tasks in Social Studies. Students need to attend if any assignments are listed as incomplete.

English 10-18:
Mr Brogan will be available to help students to catch up on missing work from quarter 2, or to help students work on their current tasks in English. Students need to attend if any assignments are listed as incomplete.

Cottingham, DanikaLaw Studies 12 (C block): alternative activities and completion of most recent tasks will need to be done elsewhere, as Ms. Cottingham will be supervising a Literacy Assessment during the afternoon. Please see her for details by the end of day January 13th.

Social Studies 10 (B/D blocks): Laptops and a quiet space to work on current activities related to WWII will be available in the morning blocks, but alternative activities and completion of most recent tasks will need to be done elsewhere for D block, as Ms. Cottingham will be supervising a Literacy Assessment during the afternoon. Please see her for details by the end of day January 13th.
Dakiniewich, TroyWoodshop is open to students B and A block

Closed to all in D block except for grade 8s

Open in C block, priorty being Creative Collective Students.

Demers, SophieB Block- French 8: If you'd like to work on your family tree, come on in! Otherwise, feel free to come in and play some French games and practice your French skills.

A (French 10), D (French 9/Intro): Come in for extra support on particular topics, catch up on any missed work/quizzes, play fun French games or practice your conversational French! If you have missed a significant amount of school and have missed some concepts, please come in for extra support.

C (French 11/12) Block: I will not be in class, as I am supervising Assessments. Please come see me in any other block.

Diesch, ThomasEarth Science 11 students are encouraged to attend FLEX day to prepare for their upcoming Water Unit Test. Students will get support and guidance on how to develop meaningful ‘study habits’ including developing a useful ‘cheat-sheet’. Chemistry 11 students are encouraged to attend (during A-block only, B-block not available due to Provincial Assessment Supervision) to receive personalized and actionable feedback on the curricular competencies in preparation for next week’s Assessment Week.

Douglas, MargoStudents are encouraged to attend Flex Day to receive extra help with current work and upcoming assignments. It’s a valuable opportunity to catch up, get support, and even work ahead.
Dyck, Elise
Errico, Ken
Erikson, KennethMath Help in 801 for Unit 6 systems of equations and or Math help unit 4,5,6 prep for final exam for all FPC 10 students
Follis, CraigScience Catchup, Enrichment, Science Fair
Gaudry, Crystal
Gorski, TravisWorkplace Math 10 - Numeracy prep or completing any outstanding assignments
Sports Medicine - Completing any outstanding assignments
Haut, MeganMy grade 12 students are writing their Literacy Assessments- Block A from 9- 12:00 in room 3 and my Block B class is writing in the same room from 12:15 to 3:15. Students are presenting Capstone Projects and completing assignments for the end of the semester.
Higgins, CoreyMs Higgins’ Grade 8 and 9 students are invited to class on FLEX day but have the option to stay at home if not requested to attend for academic catchup opportunities. If attending, please bring all supplies including your textbook.
Horner, Tim
Hoy, JeffAM is Grade 11 English Presentations

PM is Grade 9 English help
Ingram, DaveStudents attending classes in Room 003 will not be able to use the computer equipment or camera equipment on Flex Day. Access to the room is not available due to numeracy and literacy testing. Students should make alternate plans to complete work at home or in another space at Vanier.
Jamieson, RossBlock C Careers 9 - Continuation of completion of any missed assignments

Block D Math 9 - Continuation of Unit Cost and Currency Exchange assignments and completion of any missed assignments

Janz, DavidEnglish 12, Communications (B block) - Students are required to participate in the Literature Assessment in room 14 from 9:00AM to 12:00 noon.
Currently (in-progress), students should be presenting their Capstone projects (grad requirement) before end of class Friday, January 16.
    Also, all students should be working on completing the 'Exit Interview' work responding to the provided prompts.
Now overdue:
‘Novel Notes’ and ‘Movie Notes’ for The Gunslinger and “The Martian”, comparative essay (Dec 19).
NO WORK EARLIER THAN THE NOVEL STUDIES (ESSAY) WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14.

English 10, New Media (C block) - In-person assistance is available for students to catch-up on missing work. All criteria available through 'Assignments' in MyEducationBC.
Currently (in-progress), students should be completing their 'Ecology Project' for the start of class Thursday, January 15.
Now overdue:
‘Novel Notes’ (‘Chapter Summaries’) and ‘Show Notes’ for their chosen novel and “Sherlock”, comparative essay (Dec 19).
NO WORK EARLIER THAN THE NOVEL STUDIES (ESSAY) WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14.


English First Peoples 10 (D block) - In-person assistance is available for students to catch-up on missing work. All criteria available through 'Assignments' in MyEducationBC.

Currently (in-progress), students should be completing their 'Ecology Project' for the start of class Thursday, January 15.
Now overdue:
‘Novel Notes’ (‘Chapter Summaries’) and ‘Show Notes’ for their chosen novel and “Trickster”, comparative essay (Dec 19).
NO WORK EARLIER THAN THE NOVEL STUDIES (ESSAY) WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14.

Keeping, Brittany
Kelly, AudreyUniversity Prep - room 127 support with bursary and scholarship applications
All About Money- room 127 support with tax return assignment and any outstanding work
Work Place Math 11 (A & B)- drop in support and make up time for missed tests.

Keyworth, KristieExtra Help
Tutorials
Missing Assignments
Test Prepartation
Inquiry Project help
Spanish movie
Klassen, Heather
Kurshumliu, ChristinaThose students who are behind, have incomplete assignments, need help or have quizzes/tests to complete, are encouraged to attend during A and B blocks on the day.

Lange, AmandaAll PHE students who are missing their dance projects or health assignments are required to attend the classes during their regular scheduled blocks on Flex. Those who are caught up are welcome to come for extra practice for their gymnastics routines.
Leikermoser, KatieBaking 12 - B, A & C blocks

Students who need to make up cooking labs due to absences have been requested to attend.
Other students are welcome to attend for enrichment opportunities.
Students are asked to attend during their regularly scheduled block, not just drop in anytime.

D block - room 103 closed
Livingstone, ReganB - open for Sr Band Students for individual playing support
A - Guitar (Weiss)
D - open for Band 8 students for theory and individual playing support
C - open for Band 9 & 10 students for individual playing support

MacDonald, TimMetalwork
B- 9/10 Metal
A- ‎9/10 Metal
D- 11/12 Metal
C- Prep, Creative Collective with Mr. Armstrong
MacKinnon, Kristin
MacLeod, AmberA and B Block: Students are welcome to continue to work on their online courses. However, the ILC room will have limited computers as it is housing the grade 12 Literacy Assessment.

D Block: New Media 10: Students are welcome to come to Flex Day to receive extra help and complete missing assignments and/or tests.
Mann, JessicaStudents can attend to catch up on missing theory and participation days.
Mazey, LoriA block - Dress Rehearsal for Brian The Comet - play for Theatre Showcase

B block - time for Dancers to work on Dance Final projects

C and D - Open studio for anyone working on Theatre and Dance projects
McAskill, Leigh-EllenA Block: Literacy Assessment 9:00am
D Block: Literacy Assessment 12:30pm

Capstone 12: Presentations are happening throughout the week. Students are responsible for arriving at their assigned time.

Tourism 12: Students need to complete their Unit 5 booklet for Thursday.
McCarthy, Anna
McDonald, Holly
McDonald, RossAll PHE students who are missing their dance projects or health assignments are required to attend the classes during their regular scheduled blocks on Flex. Those who are caught up are welcome to come for extra practice for their gymnastics routines.
McMath, RobAll PHE students who are missing their dance projects or health assignments are required to attend the classes during their regular scheduled blocks on Flex. Those who are caught up are welcome to come for extra practice for their gymnastics routines.
Merrick, Dave"One on one assistance with current and older assignments and instruction"
Mtawali, CrosbyB-Block – I WIIL NOT BE AVAILABLE – Supervising Provincial Exams

Those who missed the last unit test (Rational Expressions) have the opportunity to make it up in blocks A, D, or C. Anyone in need of extra one-on-one help is welcome to come in blocks A, D, and/or C, as long as they have permission from their respective block teachers - students need to go to the respective blocks first anyway for attendance.


A-Block – Pre-Calculus 11
Those who missed the last unit test (Rational Expressions) have the opportunity to make it up. Anyone in need of extra one-on-one help is welcome to come in any blocks D or C, as long as they have permission from their respective block teachers - students need to go to the respective blocks first anyway for attendance.


D-Block – Pre-Calculus 12
Those who missed the last unit test (Trigonometric Functions) have the opportunity to make it up. Also one-on-one help is available in blocks A or C) as long as they have permission from their respective block teachers - students need to go to the respective blocks first anyway for attendance. It is also time to make-up any missed assigned tasks and catch up if you are falling behind.


C-Block – Pre-Calculus 12
Those who missed the last unit test (Trigonometric Functions) have the opportunity to make it up. Also one-on-one help is available in blocks A or D) as long as they have permission from their respective block teachers - students need to go to the respective blocks first anyway for attendance. It is also time to make-up any missed assigned tasks and catch up if you are falling behind.

Murphy, WhitneyCareers 11: One week left to finish your Careers 11! Submit all work to Brightspace.
Murray, Greg
Olson, Ron
Orlandi, Michael"Room 510, the trades exploration building, will be open for students who wish to come by and work on their projects. This includes students who wish to "catch up" on their assignments, or enjoy the environment and want more time working."
Osborne, KevinStudents who have struggled with assignment completion have been informed of the need to attend flex day to stay caught up as we head to the end of semester 1.
Pattison, SeanAll PHE students who are missing their dance projects or health assignments are required to attend the classes during their regular scheduled blocks on Flex. Those who are caught up are welcome to come for extra practice for their gymnastics routines.
Paul, Erin
Pearson, Andrew
Pettigrew, Grayson
Randall, DaveOpen Studio for all enrolled Art and Creative Collective students. Individual project help for other classes only with prior consultation.
Renooy, BrittanyGrade 8 Math: We are working on Pythagoras. Students have an assignment and quiz corrections to complete.

Life Science 11: The classroom will be open for student to work on missing assignments and assessments. I also have students in-class Cnidaria worksheet that they can work on if they are not complete.
Roberge, MeaganParents of students who are required to attend on Flex Day will be contacted by Monday December 8th. Students who chose to attend are welcome and will be able to work on an optional assignment.
Ross, DawsonRoom 16 (Electronics Shop)
The electronics shop is open for blocks A, D, and C (closed during b block). All current students are welcome to work in the shop, and students not currently taking a course with Mr. Ross may be allowed to work if they check in with Mr. Ross first.
Sanchez, Jordan The Auto shop is open to all students requiring assistance to catch up on missing lab work and projects to improve grades. Students who have had pre- approved inquiry/self directed projects are also welcome to attend.
Skinner, Thomas
Strimbold, MonicaScheduled students will have the following option(s):
1. Start, complete, edit, and/or review current academic/elective requirements.
2. Learn, practice and/or review foundational skills in numeracy and literacy via online, teacher and/or LST provided materials.
3. Use, review, and/or learn technological accessibility tools.

Drop-in students will have the same options as above, if there is space available. Space may be more limited than usual due to Provincial Assessments.


Thompson, MatthewScheduled students will have the following option(s):
1. Start, complete, edit, and/or review current academic/elective requirements.
2. Learn, practice and/or review foundational skills in numeracy and literacy via online, teacher and/or LST provided materials.
3. Use, review, and/or learn technological accessibility tools.

Drop-in students will have the same options as above, if there is space available. Space may be more limited than usual due to Provincial Assessments.
Thorson, DawnnA and B Block - Work on missing assignments and/or complete the propaganda assignment.

C and D Block - support is available for Careers 12
Capstone presentations for those in my class.
Trevail, AndreaScience 10: Catch up on unit assessments or complete lab portfolio.
Turner, TorilStudents will be using our space for completing Provincial Assessments.

Additionally:

Scheduled students will have the following option(s):
1. Start, complete, edit, and/or review current academic/elective requirements.
2. Learn, practice and/or review foundational skills in numeracy and literacy via online, teacher and/or LST provided materials.
3. Use, review, and/or learn technological accessibility tools.

Drop-in students will have the same options as above, if there is space available.


Van Waterschoot, KatieB-Block: Students will get a head start on their family tree projects to wrap up our term in Intro to Spanish. A few students will have an opportunity to review or complete the quiz from last week.

A-Block: Students will be given a booklet to work through practicing ER and IR verb conjugations in the past tense. A few students will be in to make up missed quizzes and/or assignments.

C-Block: Students will be reviewing for a quiz on Thursday on the past tense conjugations of several specific verbs. A few students will be in to make up missed quizzes and/or assignments.

Veary, Laura
Verkley, Jeff
Walker, Jeannine
Weiss, DavidMath support for my FOM11 and PC11 students in block B,C,D. Guitar room open for my students in Block A
Willard, NathanBlock A – All About Money – Students are to come in if they have a grade that is less than 60%. They are also to come in if they are missing any assignments, quizzes, ticket out questions or unit assessments. If they want, they can also come in to seek additional support to help understand the concepts that are being taught in class. We are at the end of the semester and have two more weeks of class left. All students will benefit by using this last flex day wisely.

Block B - Business 12 - Students are to come in if they have a grade that is less than 60%. They are also to come in if they are missing any assignments, quizzes, ticket out questions or unit assessments. If they want, they can also come in to seek additional support to help understand the concepts that are being taught in class. We are at the end of the semester and have two more weeks of class left. All students will benefit by using this last flex day wisely.


Block D - Science 10 - Students are to come in if they have a grade that is less than 60%. They are also to come in if they are missing any assignments, quizzes, ticket out questions or unit assessments. If they want, they can also come in to seek additional support to help understand the concepts that are being taught in class. We are at the end of the semester and have two more weeks of class left. All students will benefit by using this last flex day wisely.

Wilson, MicheleFood Studies 12 (Block B)
Food Studies 9/10 (Block C)
Food Studies 12 (Block D)
Students who are missing any written tests/assignments/projects are required to attend Flex Day - Please check MyEd. Students who are seeking further curricular understanding or those who need a quiet workspace are also welcomed and encouraged to attend. Please attend during your regularly scheduled class time as per the Wednesday schedule.

Wollenberg, JoelGrade 8 Leadership students are required to attend flex day if they have not completed up to Module 5 of their Lead4Change unit. All New Media and CSI students are encouraged to attend FLEX Day if they need extra support with class concepts or content. New Media students must attend if they have not yet submitted their Ready Player One Essay, Novel Package, or Stray Video Games Narrative Project. CSI students must attend if they have not yet submitted their Forensic Science Simplified Poster, Labs 1-5, or if they want to improve their Bear Brook quiz score.
Young, Andrew
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