Haney Happenings: Wednesday, January 25

Course Selection Assemblies

Grade 10 and 11:  January 30 during Y block (rotunda)

Grade 9 Students: Don’t forget to return your signed immunization forms to the office before January 20!

Information for Grads: If you have not yet paid your cap and gown fees, the deadline is February 28. If you’re not sure whether your fees have been paid, see Mrs. Shamro in the office or send her an email: Sandra_Shamro@sd42.ca Grad Transitions 12:  At this point, your Grad Transitions assignments should be complete.  Be sure to turn in any missing forms (exit interview, etc.) to your teacher ASAP.  If your course is not done, you should be attending your fixed block every Friday. Grade 12 students: Be sure that you’ve completed your PSI online form if you are planning to apply to a post-secondary institution.  An early offer of admission does NOT mean that you can skip this step as this is how post-secondary institutions confirm that you have graduated at the end of the year.  Remember: it is your responsibility to ensure that your transcripts are sent to post-secondary institutions by their deadlines.  Read letters and e-mails from PSIs carefully to ensure you don’t miss a step! THSS Clothing Now On Sale: There are t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, crew necks and sweat pants. Photos of the clothing and order forms are on the board beside the intramural board. Samples will be available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until February 26 outside the rotunda. Money and forms can be handed in to Ms. Clayton or Ms. Coghill. Scholarship Information: -The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union BCGEU is please to once again offer scholarships for post-secondary studies undertaken by BCGEU members, staff and their families. For details check www.bcgeu.ca/union education Applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday, March 12, 2017 -Save-On-Foods has partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to offer up to ten scholarships valued at $1,000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and/or community. The online application for this scholarship is available on our Diversity Scholarship page at www.owfq.com/diversity.  Applications must be received by May 1, 2017. See Mrs. Sekhon in the career center for more info. -Schulich Leader Scholarships are prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to high school graduates enrolling in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics at 20 Canadian partner universities. Interested students need to write a 300 word essay demonstrating their leadership skills to get nominated. The deadline is January 25. For more info come see Mr. Von Matt, Ms. Matthews or Mrs. Sekhon in the Career Centre. –BC Excellence scholarships need to write an essay of 300 words explaining their leadership talents by Feb 1 to get nominated. Applications must reach to the ministry office by Feb 15.  Scholarship information sessions: Jan 24 location TBA. -The Cmolik Foundation scholarships to deserving BC students is also available.  For the nomination and for more info check with Mrs. Sekhon in the career centre.

Science Department News:  There will be beef heart dissections in the Science Lab on the following dates. Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday, January 31 – 4th block
Wednesday, February 1 – 3rd block
Thursday, February 2 – 1st block

All for Fun and Fun for All!
The one act play comedy festival. The most affordable night out you can find! Three funny plays for only $5.00! Yes! All three plays each night at 7:00 pm from February 1 to 3 for $5.00! Tickets on sale daily in the rotunda. Buy yours today!

Intramurals:
1) Grade 9 and 10 Badminton tournament (pools and schedule) have now been posted.  The tournament will start Wednesday, January 25.  If you signed up you need to be in the gym at 12:05 on this day for a brief meeting prior to playing.

2) The soccer sign-up sheets are posted.  They will be taken down on Thursday, Jan 26 at the end of the day.  Sign up with a partner or by yourself.  First and last names please.

Interested in Broadcast and Media Communications? See Mr. Wiens in the Career Centre for more info on this Work Experience.

RAK Needs Your Help: we want to know THSS’s kindest student so that we can reward them for being such a positive influence! Nomination forms can be found in your TA. Nominate someone who you feel is the kindest student and don’t forget to briefly describe what it is that make them worthy of this title.

Whistler Ski and Board Club:  Have you seen the snow in the mountains??? Interested in coming to ski or board at Whistler? THSS ski and board club has two trips planned: February 4th and March 4th to Whistler. Come get more information and a permission form from Ms. Fischer or Mr. Williams. All levels welcome!

Schulich Leader Scholarships are prestigious entrance scholarships awarded to high school graduates enrolling in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics at 20 Canadian partner universities. Interested students need to write a 300 word essay demonstrating their leadership skills to get nominated. The deadline is January 25. For more info come see Mr. Von Matt, Ms. Matthews or Mrs. Sekhon in the Career Centre.

Library News

• The Battle of The Books is coming! Read six amazing novels! Participate in book clubs with other THSS students! Gain glory and fame as we crush competitors from five other schools! For more details, see Mrs. Fulgueras in the library or visit thsslibrary.wordpress.com!  All of the books are available so come down and get a head start with your reading!  Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, January 24th at lunch in the library.  Bring your lunch and we’ll talk about what the Battle entails.
• Interested in coding/robotics using Lego Mindstorms, Spheros, MaKey MaKey, Little Bits, and more?  Come to the library every Wednesday and Thursday after lunch to try them out!  If you have a phone or tablet you can use to download apps, bring it along.
• The library will be closed for Grade 8 explorations groups during blocks A and H on the following dates: January 19, January 20, and January 23.  Please plan to work elsewhere during those times.  Thanks!

THSS HOME BASKETBALL GAMES 2016-2017

Jan 24      3:30         8 Girls                     PITT                                         HOME

3:30         8 Boys                     GSS                                         GSS

8:00         Sr Boys                    Robert Bateman     Robert Bateman

Jan. 25     3:30         8 Boys                     PITT A                                      HOME

5:00         9 Boys                     GSS                                         HOME

Jan 26      3:30         8 Boys                     MRSS A                                   MRSS

Jan 27      8:00         Sr. Boys                   WSS                                        WSS

Jan 30      6:15         Sr. Girls                   DW Poppy                               HOME

Jan 31      3:30         8 Boys                     WSS                                        WSS

Feb 1       5:00         9 Boys                     SJB                                          HOME

Feb 2       3:30         8 Boys                     PITT A                                      PITT

6:15         Sr. Girls                   L Fundamental                        HOME

Feb 9       7:15         Sr. Boys                   Abbotsford                              HOME

Feb 16     7:15         Sr. Boys                   MRSS                                      HOME

Dates to Remember:

January 25                    Snow Ball (Winter Formal) for grade 11/12 students. Tickets $25

January 30                    Course Selection Assembly in the rotunda: Gr 10 at 10:00 am; Gr 11 at 10:40 am

February 1 – 3               Sightlines Theatre Presents All for Fun and Fun for All 7pm *Tickets are $5.00

February 1                    Safe Teen Workshop 8:50 – 11:35

February 2                    Gr 9 shots in the Suddaby Room (morning only)

February 2                    Grade 7 Night

February 2                    Staff Lunch (SS Great Hall)

February 2                    Staff meeting 3:00 pm (Suddaby room)

February 3                    ICBC Presentation for gr 12s 1:30 in the gym

February 10                   Non-instructional day

February 13                   Family Day – no school

February 14                   Non-instructional day

February 16                   Department Head meeting 3:00

February 20                   TA starts at 9:30 am (no Y block)

February 20-21              Complimentary Carpentry

February 21                   PAC Meeting 7:00 pm

February 23                   Health and Safety 8:00 am

February 24                   LAN Party (Biggar)

February 28                   Last day to pay grad fees

Upcoming Field Trips: 

January 26                    Cypress Trip 2:45-10:15pm (Fischer, Jennings, Williams)

February 4                    Whistler / Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard Trip 5:50 am – 6:00 pm (Fischer, Jennings, Williams)

February 8                    Kinky Boots at QE 6:00 – 11:15 pm (Evans)

February 9                    Cypress Trip 2:45-10:15pm (Fischer, Jennings, Williams)

February 16                   Trades Night 7:00 – 10:00 pm rotunda and English Great Hall