January 27, 2014

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

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

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!

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 : You will be writing an essay outline – IN CLASS- make sure that you come prepared to class!

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.

Ridge Meadows Home Show – 2nd In Command Student Coordinator position available. Will suit a student looking to get into business or management. Career Centre has details.

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.

1 Engineering & 2 Mining companies have Spring Break Work Experience opportunities. Lots of positions to apply for through the Career Centre. Would suit students interested in Engineering, Business, Office Admin, Info Tech, Math, Physics, Drafting, Sustainability, Earth Science, etc.

Intramural Badminton Schedule for grades 9 and 10 is now posted. Tournament starts Feb 3.

Sports This Week
Tuesday
 Grade 8 Girls vs. PMSS (away)
 Grade 8 Boys vs. PMSS (home)
 Junior Girls vs. PMSS (away)
 Junior Boys vs. PMSS (home)
 Senior Girls vs. PMSS (home)
Wednesday
 Junior Boys vs. WSS (away)
Thursday
 Grade 8 Boys vs. MRC (home)
 Junior Girls vs. SRT 2 (CANCELLED)
 Senior Girls vs. ABC (away)
 Senior Boys vs. GSS (away)

Field Trips This Week
Thursday – Grouse – leave here 2:50 p.m. and return 10:15 p.m.
Thursday – Aquarium – leave here at 8:00 a.m. and return 4:00 p.m.

THSS Café Menu
Monday – Chicken Tacos with Tortilla Soup
Tuesday – Thunder Burgers with Caesar Salad or Fries / Chipotle Chicken Chowder
Wednesday – BLT Bagels with Caesar Salad or Fries / Creamy Turkey & Rice
Thursday – Lasagna with Garlic Bread / Prawn & Corn Chowder
Friday – Breakfast Burritos with Salsa & Hashbrowns / Broccoli & Cheese