HANEY HAPPENINGS Tuesday, November 25
TODAY:
- Fall Music Concert tonight at 7:00 pm in the rotunda. Admission by donation.
- Key Club meeting at lunch today in Mr. Rokosh’s room (2027)
- Cassidy Zielinski & Kaitlyn Gorman: please see Mrs. Coghill asap re grad clothing order
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CAFÉ Today: Pulled Pork Sliders Soup: Tomato Bisque Wed: Turkey Chili in a Bread Bowl Soup: French Onion Thursday: Chicken Quesadillas Soup: Carrot and Leek Friday: Greek Chicken Souvlaki Soup: Chicken Noodle |
NEW ROTATION RE APPLIED SKILLS 8:
Rotations are as follows:
Business Education Home Economics
Home Economics Technology (Mr. Brekkaas)
Technology Technology (Mr. Crawford)
Technology Business Education
THSS CLOTHING ON SALE
There are two new THSS logos for clothing. Clothing will be on sale from November 18 – January 16. Samples to try on for sizing will be available at lunch outside of the Rotunda. Pictures and order forms will be located on the board next to the Intramural board (outside the rotunda). There will be t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, crewnecks, and sweat pants available. All details and prices will be on the order forms.
THSS CLOTHING DRIVE November 24 – December 15:
We are accepting clean and gently used clothing, sheets, blankets, towels, purses, shoes, hats, mitts, boots and sewing materials. Donations go to the Developmental Disabilities Association to raise funds for ‘Free the Children: We Create Change’ project. Every $50.00 earned buys a goat for a family in need overseas! Drop off bags of clothing next to the Lost & Found Box just past the office. Important: Label all bags with TA number for a chance to win a TA pizza lunch!
SKIERS AND BOARDERS: there are 10 more spots that need to be filled for both the Cypress and Whistler ski and board trips in order for them not to be cancelled. See Mr. Williams or Ms. Fischer with your forms and money by this Friday Nov. 28. Last chance or the trips may be cancelled!
THE KEY CLUB is hosting a toy drive to collect Christmas presents for underprivileged children between the ages of 2 – 12. If you have any unused toys, please bring them to the office before December 1.
CRAFT FAIR VOLUNTEERS: Please be reminded that Craft Fair set-up is this Friday, Nov. 28 after school, and take down is Sunday, Nov. 30 @ 4:00.
GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTS: Interested in attending school in another country for one school year starting in September 2015? If so, you and your parents are welcome to attend the Rotary Exchange information meeting on Wednesday, November 26th at 7 pm here in the THSS library. Only one student will be selected. For more information: contact mwmurray@shaw.ca or iboekhorst@telus.net
November 29 (9am – 12pm) – Kwantlen’s Athlete Recruitment Day
This inaugural event will connect high school athletes with KPU Eagles coaches to ask questions, and find out more about KPU’s programs and campus life. All athletes presently in Gr. 11 & 12 who are interested in playing varsity level men & women’s basketball, soccer, golf, and badminton, are invited to attend. Find out more at kpu.ca/athletes-recruitment-day.
November 29 (1pm – 4pm) – Kwantlen’s Surrey Discovery Day
This event is specifically designed for Gr. 11 & 12 students to explore academic and career opportunities. There will be presentations on KPU’s programs, talks by current students, and interactive booths and activities from various departments. Find out more at kpu.ca/surreydd.
POST-SECONDARY DAY: Thomas Haney is hosting its Post-Secondary Day this Thursday, November 27 starting at 9 am. Universities and colleges throughout B.C. will be here in the rotunda. It is mandatory for all grade 11 and 12 students to attend this seminar.
INFO FOR GRADS:
GRAD FEES are available to be paid on the parent portal.
Cap & Gown $50.00, Dinner / Dance $60.00 per ticket (you can purchase 2 if you are bringing a guest), Dry Grad $30.00 per ticket (you can purchase 2 if you are bringing a guest). Parents will be welcome to attend early at Meadow Gardens for photos, but the Dinner / Dance is for students and one guest only (not parents).
THSS GRAD PHOTOS: If you haven’t already booked your grad portraits, please go to www.mountainwest.ca/ and book your appointment online. There are still appointments available on January 13 and 14.
CAREER PREP INFO:
For more information from the Career Centre about all work experience opportunities, post-secondary information and scholarship information, please see the Career Centre website (http://schools.sd42.ca/thscareer/), bulletin boards and/or newsletter.
Career Info Night: Hosted by Maple Ridge Secondary for grades 10, 11 and 12 and their parents in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows district. This is an opportunity to listen and interact with a wide variety of people active in their professions and trades. The date is Wednesday, December 3 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Pre-register online at www.mapleridgesecondary.ca and click on Career Information Night.
Page Program: Become a page at the House of Commons. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the Canadian parliamentary system. Each year, 40 exceptional students from across Canada are selected to take part in this program. This is for graduating grade 12 students with an academic average of 80% and can speak both official languages. Apply online at parl.gc.ca/hocpage by December 8.
POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION:
- Explore Capilano – Info Night is TONIGHT, Monday, November 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Birch Atrium.
- SFU Program Info and How to Finance Post-Secondary Fair: November 26th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. For more information and how to register please visit: http://www.sfu.ca/students/events/choose-your-program.html
- UBC’s Faculty of Engineering Open House: Saturday, November 29th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at UBC.
- UBC’s Sauder School of Business is having an open house on Saturday, November 29 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
- Emily Carr’s National Portfolio Day is on Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES:
Quest for Excellence: Remax of Canada will reward 16 bursaries of $1,000 each. The application deadline is: March 9, 2015. Enter at www.remax.ca