January 23, 2014

No classes tomorrow because of Professional Development Day

Bake Sale – In support of the students attending the Spring Break trip to Germany/Italy/Switzerland. At lunch, in the cafeteria, on Wednesday, Jan 22 and Thursday, Jan 23. Thanks for your support!!

The FSO will meet this Thursday at lunch in room 1132. See you there! We’re busy planning our next events 🙂

Explore Capilano University Open House Thurs, Jan 23, 7:15 North Van campus, Library Building room 322 www.explorecapilano.ca

Twice in a Lifetime!! This weekend come and check out those once loved and worn grad dresses for sale at the Greg Moore Centre Multi-purpose room on Saturday and Sunday from 11-3. Beautiful dresses at a fraction of the cost! See Mrs. Murray in the office for more information. Also, if you know anyone who would like to sell their once loved grad dress, this is the time!

Mrs Coghill’s Grade 8 Volleyball Team We need to meet during Y-block on Monday, Jan 20 in the Tech Lab to do our team photo. The picture will be taken at 10:10am so do not be late.

Tickets to our life changing musical “All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” are on sale daily in the rotunda at noon. Students – evening shows are $8.00 & matinee tickets only $5.00.

REMINDER: ALL Ms. Ferguson’s English 11 and 12 Students : Next week, you will be writing an essay outline – IN CLASS- make sure that you come prepared to class!

ALL STUDENTS – YOGA BOOTCAMP – Are you interested in participating in a fitness-oriented yoga class? Come to the Yoga room (1126) for Y block on Monday. No yoga experience is necessary, but you must have prior fitness experience and be ready for a workout. Please bring water. Coming soon… gentle Hatha Yoga!

WANTED!! Grade 11 or 12 acting student to take part in a video project by Eric Pankratz. Info on theatre call board. FLOAT BLOCK CREDIT AVAILABLE.

Grade 12’s – if you are offered a scholarship from a post-secondary or receive one from a company/organization, please talk to either Ms. Knuttila, in the main office OR Mrs. McGrath, in the Career Centre.

Encounters With Canada – one week in Ottawa at a reduced rate! Prices range from $525 – $625, instead of the regular $675. For select weeks only. See Mrs. McGrath in the Career Centre right away if you want to go – first week starts Jan 26!!

Feb 8 – First of 3 UBC Tech Trek Saturday workshops ( + March 1 & April 5) for high school students & parents. Work with UBC experts & meet professionals from Google, Electronic Arts, and Pixar. Register now https://www.cs.ubc.ca/grades-k-12/techtrek if you want a spot. Career Centre has more info.

Please check the intramural badminton schedule. It is different than the original. A new schedule is posted up.

Work Experience with Mineral Exploration and Mining company during Spring Break. Positions available in 7 different areas within the company. Applications due Feb 7. See Mr. Wiens or Mrs. McGrath in the Career Centre.

Sports This Week
Thursday, Jan. 23
 Grade 8 Boys vs. SRT (home)
 Grade 8 Girls Exhibition vs. SRT (away) @ 3:30 p.m.
 Junior Girls vs. SRT (away)
 Senior Girls vs. SRT (home)
Curling Playdown – Thursday
Junior Boys Basketball Tournament in Abbotsford – Thursday

Provincial Exam Dates/Times
Monday Jan 27
9:00 am English 12
1:00 pm Socials 11

Tuesday Jan 28
9:00 am English 10 & Comm 12

Wednesday Jan 29
9:00 am Science 10 & BC First Nations Studies

Thursday Jan 30
9:00 am all Math 10 exams

THSS Café Menu
Thursday – Butter Chicken with Naan and Rice / Boston Clam Chowder
Friday – Pro-D Day – No School