January 29, 2014

FINE ARTS ROTATION: Jan 27-April 11 (25 classes)
Art to Drama
Drama to Music
Music to TV/Video
TV/Video to Art

Provincial Exam Dates/Times
Wednesday Jan 29
9:00 am Science 10 & BC First Nations Studies

Thursday Jan 30
9:00 am all Math 10 exams

The languages teachers will be having a work blitz next week everyday at lunch in room 2145. Bring your lunch, your work and get caught up before Parent conferences!

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.

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.

It’s that time of year again! There will be a Dinner/ Dance Grad Committee meeting Thurs February 6th at lunch in room 2145. All grads are welcome. Come and share your ideas for making your grad a success.

SEMINARS for NEXT WEEK: Monday- Y block- room 1122 REPEAT- Scary Stories: BOOoooo!
Wednesday- 1st block- room 1122 – Podcasts: Listen. Learn. Live.

The FSO will meet this Thursday at lunch! All are welcome! Hang out. Participate. Laugh. Make Change.

Immunization Shots – THIS FRIDAY – be sure to have your forms handed in to office.

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.

Do you know which Science to take next year? If you are not sure come to the Science question and answer sessions on Tues, January 28, 5th block or Thurs, January 30, 4th block in the Science lab by the freshwater tank.

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.

FREE Youth Resume Workshop, Jan 29, 5 – 7pm at the WorkBC Office – #170 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd. Limited spots available so pre-register by calling the MR Public Library at 604-467-7417. Bring your resume on a USB or email it to yourself so you can edit it at the workshop.

Sports This Week
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.
Friday – Diez Vistas Hike, Anmore – leave here at 8:30 a.m. and back by 4:30 p.m.

THSS Café Menu
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