Haney Happenings: November 12, 2015
TODAY AT THSS:
Fine Arts & Applied Skills rotation 2 begins
Cross country wind up at lunch in room 1133
SJ Conference @ WSS
Ignition 2015 conference
Staff meeting 3pm
The Poppy Campaign:
The Poppy is the international symbol of remembrance representing a visual pledge to pay homage to the fallen, who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the preservation of peace and freedom. The Poppy Campaign was created as a means to raise funds in order to perpetuate this sacred memory and to provide for veterans and their families in their time of need.
The Poppy Campaign will continue until the end of the day today (Thursday).
All donations support programs and services for veterans and their families.
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Thursday & Friday:
Kitchen Closed – Pizza Sale
Is that snow I see? Ready for the slopes? Have you heard about the THSS Ski and Board club? We have three exciting trips planned this year to Big White, Cypress and Whistler. Our Cypress trips are December 17, January 14, February 11 and March 3. We leave after school and return around 10:15 each night. Our Whistler trips are Saturday, January 16 and Saturday, February 27. We leave from the school at 5:50 am and return around 6:30 pm. Our Big White trip is an overnight trip leaving after school January 22 to and returning on the evening of January 24. If you’re interested, please see Mr. Williams or Ms. Fischer to pick up permission forms. These trips are open to all ability levels.
Skiers and boarders: there will be a meeting Wednesday, November 18th at lunch in room 2010 (Mr. Williams’ room). Bring your lunch and your friends and learn more about this year’s trips to Whistler, Cypress and Big White
Want to Sew a Super Awesome Jersey Headband?
The first of many crafting workshops will be on Wednesday, November 18th from 1:00 to 2:30 in the sewing room. All students and staff welcome. NO SEWING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! No supplies necessary! See you there – Mrs. Samouilhan and Mrs. von Krogh
Grade 8 girls’ Basketball Tryouts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:30 next week
Intramural Volleyball – REMATCH
Would teams 4 and 5 please come to the gym for a rematch right at the start of lunch on Friday, Nov 13.
Also, on Friday, Nov 13 the main gym will be open for drop-in Volleyball.
Grade 12 students wanting to apply for the Queens University Chancellor’s Scholarship
This award requires high school nomination and Thomas Haney can nominate one graduating student. If Queens U is one of your choices and you wish to apply for this award, please see Mr. vonMatt in the Counselling area or Mrs. McGrath in the Career Centre immediately.
Attention students! Are you ready to help out with the annual Craft Fair at Thomas Haney? The craft fair will take place on Nov. 28 and 29 at our school and it is a great opportunity to get your volunteer hours! The sign-up sheet for student volunteers is posted in room 2145 (languages room). Please be sure that you are available on the days for which you sign up. Thanks!! It’s a great opportunity to also do some of your Christmas shopping!