CAFE MENU:
TUESDAY: Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Soup: Creamy Mushroom
WEDNESDAY: Fish Tacos
Soup: Beef Barley
THURSDAY: Turkey Burger Sliders
Soup: Chicken Corn Chowder
FRIDAY: Butter chicken
Soup: Red Lentil
New phone for Christmas? Wifi Instructions: http://schools.sd42.ca/ithelpdesk/wireless-onboarding/ Short version: 1) Connect to SD42 Registration network 2) Visit wifi.sd42.ca on your web browser 3) Log in with your school computer login info 4) Follow the prompts to install an app 5) Connect to SD42 WLAN network when you’ve finished the download
Grad Information: Grad Portraits: grads can now book their grad photography sessions online at www.mountainwest.ca. Grad portraits take place here at THSS all week. Please note that there is a $20 sitting fee.
Grad Write-Up: Email your grad write-up to thssgrad2017@gmail.com before January 15th (note: 200 character limit). Baby Photos / Parent Tribute: Parents can have a tribute (300 character limit) and one baby or toddler photo added to the yearbook for $30.00. Tributes and photos should be emailed to thssgrad2017@gmail.com with the student’s full name in the subject line. Payment is due no later than January 15. See p. 76 in the student planner for more information
Grads: have you booked your grad portraits yet? If not, go to www.mountainwest.ca and book a session. Portraits will take place all week in room 1070. Students who do not book a grad photo will not have a picture in the yearbook or on the wall composite. If you encounter any problems when booking your session, please see Mrs. Gilbert in the office.
Grad Transitions 12 Students:
All of your assignments were due before the break. If you have not yet completed this course, please see your Grad Transitions teacher during your fixed block every week until the course is complete. GT website: thssgt.weebly.com
Library News: the library will be closed for Grade 8 explorations groups during blocks A and H on the following dates: January 17, January 19, January 20, and January 23. Please plan to work elsewhere during those times. Thanks!
Lunar New Year is Coming Up: come to the office to sign up and help celebrate! Spots are limited. Our Lunar New Year Party is on January 27. Sign up to help and you’ll be invited to our party
Big White Ski Trip:
Big White skiers and boarders: There is an important mandatory meeting Tuesday, Jan 10th at lunch in Mr. Williams’s room (2010). We will be going over information regarding the trip.
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 are welcome!
Schulich Leader Scholarships: these prestigious entrance scholarships are 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. For more information see Mr. von Matt, Ms. Matthews or Mrs. Sekhon in the Career Centre.
The Student Financial Award Booklet has been added to our website; hard copies are also available from our Career Centre.
The BC Ministry of Education scholarships deadline is February 15. Visit the career centre for more information.
Dates to Remember:
January 9-13 Grad Photos in room 1070
January 13: Grad write-ups and tributes due
January 16 Non-instructional day
January 16 Grad photo retake day (for district)
January 17 Health & Safety 8am
January 17 Learn to Paint Miniatures-tentative (Biggar)
January 17 PAC meeting 7pm in room 2032 – everyone welcome
January 19 Department Head meeting 3pm
January 23 Collaboration block 8:30 – 9:30; TA: 9:30 – 10:00 (no Y block)
January 23 Gr 8 course selection assembly 10:00 am rotunda; Gr 9 course selection assembly 10:40 am rotunda
January 30 Gr 10 and 11 course selection assembly Y block rotunda
Upcoming Field Trips:
January 13 Big White Ski/Snowboard Trip leaves at 12 pm (Fischer/Williams)
January 15 Big White Ski trip returns 9 pm
January 19 Cypress 2:45–10:15pm (Fischer/Jennings/Williams)
January 26 Cypress Trip 2:45-10:15pm (Fischer/Jennings/Williams)
Planner Errors for January:
Page 80 My School Plan for the Week: Grad portraits Monday to Friday
Grad write-up & baby photo due January 15th
Page 82 My School Plan for the Week: cross out “Tuesday: PAC Meeting”
Page 84 Monday, January 23rd collaboration day. TA starts at 9:30 am
Page 86 says “FEBRUARY” but should say “JANUARY”