Germany, Italy, Switzerland travellers: There will be a student meeting at lunch in room 2145! Today Feb. 25! Please be prompt.
Grade 8/9 girls soccer – there is a meeting in the weight room Tuesday at lunch. All grade 8 & 9 girls interested in playing this must attend the meeting. See Mr. Urquhart if you want to play but cannot attend.
Golf Team Meeting: Today in 1065 at lunch.
Tech Lab closed today at lunch
Thomas Haney will be hosting our first ever Maker Faire in the Rotunda, Wednesday February 26, the last two periods of the day. Everyone is invited to joins us. Bring yourself, or bring your friends. All are welcome. The event will have us working with others to imagine, create, build and play, as we make things from various bits of odds and ends; to re-imagine and re-purpose objects; to make something new from something old. No experience necessary. There will be snacks and prizes. If you have any questions, ask one of the many teachers participating.
Skiers and Boarders: The snow is falling in the mountains. You still have time to be a part of the last Ski and Board Club trip to Whistler Sunday March 2nd. Come get a form from Mr. Williams or Ms. Fischer and return it by the end of the day Tuesday Feb. 25th.
GRAD GOWN SIGN UP – All grads must sign up for the correct grad gown size by March 14th. Please visit the counseling area to measure your correct height *taking note to add the height of the shoes that you will be wearing during the grad ceremony.
Planning to Transfer Schools? This Friday is the deadline for round 1 for school transfers. If you have filled out a transfer form and have changed your mind, you must let the office know of this change! If you transfer out you may not be able to get back in to Thomas Haney.
Career Centre
Volunteers Needed
Glenwood Elementary School Carnival Friday March 7th, 4:15 to 8:30 pm
Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Spring Tournament, Mar 14 – 17
Post-Secondary Info Sessions / Program Deadlines
Feb 28 – Justice Institute of BC (Public Safety Training) Open House 10 am – 2 pm 715 McBride Blvd, New West. Free parking
DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY DEADLINES
(Grade 12’s – Please follow these deadlines ONLY)
CATEGORY A – Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY B – Apr 22 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY C – Each has its own deadline; drop off/mail to the Award provider
CATEGORY D1 – Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY D3 – Apr 1 to MRPM Arts Council
CATEGORY D4 & D5 – Mar 31 to Mr Wiens
CATEGORY D6 – Mar 31 to Mrs Clayton
Application Due Dates for Work Experience (WEX) / Career Info
ASAP! Space is limited so sign up now for Feb 28, Van Aquarium “Careers in Marine Science” 9 – 11 am.
Ideal for students interested in what the possibilities are for careers in science.
Register at http://www.vanaqua.org/learn/schools/programs/additional-programs/home-school-days
Feb 28 – Explore 5-week French Summer Bursary program (most expenses are covered)
Feb 28 – Applications due for The Centre for Arts & Tech Digital Spring Break Boot Camp, Kelowna www.digitalartschool.com/
Student volunteers needed for the Ridge Meadows Home Show. Serve your community and get volunteer hours for graduation or the 4 credit Wk Exp course. See Jesse Carniello or stop by the career centre.
District Dogwood (non-academic) Scholarship application packages are in the Career Centre for Grade 12’s to pick up. Applications due back April 2; students selected to do presentations notified via TA April 15; Presentations April 23.
GRADE 12’s – DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
If you want assistance with your applications see Mrs McGrath before March 7. She’s not available March 10 – 14.
To get your Diploma Verification Report printed see the counsellors March 10 – 14.
Interested in pursuing a career in digital media or doing post-secondary training in desktop publishing, digital arts or media design? The Career Centre has a great Work Experience job March 17 – 21. Feb 24 deadline to apply.
Interested in studying Medicine at post-secondary? A new Rural Pre-Med program starts September, 2014, at Selkirk College in Castlegar. Info in the Career Centre.
THSS Café Menu
Tuesday – Roasted Herb Chicken with Mushroom Risotto / Creamy Tomato & Basil – TOONIE TUESDAY DAILY SPECIAL $2.00 COMPLIMENTS OF Agriculture in the classroom
Wednesday – French Toast with Turkey Sausage / Citrus Salmon Chowder
Thursday – Pulled Pork Sandwich with Yorkshire Pudding and Garlic Mashed Potato / Roasted Apple & Butternut Squash
Friday – Pro-D – Café Closed