In March the world celebrates World Water Day because humanity is polluting, mismanaging and displacing our finite freshwater resources. Fill out a blue/green water droplet to win cool prizes – enter name and TA. Question: What can you do on a daily basis to reduce the use of fresh water?
There will be mandatory try outs for Senior Girls Soccer (grade 10, 11, 12) Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th after school. Please meet on the field. If you have any questions please see Ms. Keenan.
Golf Team Meeting Tuesday lunchtime in Tech Lab. Tech Lab closed Tuesday lunch.
Tuesday 3rd block, Wednesday 2nd block, Thursday 5th block. If interested, any Grade 9 and 10 art students are welcome to attend
Please see Revised Tech Lab schedule for the next two weeks. Posted in Tech Lab.
Art 11 and 12 students: FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOPS. Plan to attend one of the following this week and please be on time!
MODELS NEEDED! Ms. Messner is looking for female and male models for her art class for the next two weeks. You will have to arrive on time and stay for an entire block while the art students draw you. Your hour of hard work will be rewarded. See Ms. Messner for details.
HAWAII 2014 Students – Just a couple days until departure so we’ll have our final meting Wednesday at lunch in room 2010. Bring any last questions and your Aloha Spirit!
GRAD GOWN SIGN UP – All grads must sign up for the correct grad gown size by March 14th. Please visit the counseling area to measure your correct height *taking note to add the height of the shoes that you will be wearing during the grad ceremony.
You don’t need to be odd to aud-ition (but it helps!) don’t miss your chance to try out for the last school play of the year – go to the theatre callboard for all you need to know.
PE Student Aide for Next School Year
If you are currently in grade 10 or grade 11, and you are interested in being a PE Student Aide next year you need to write your name on the list that is posted on the board in the girls PE change hallway. The list will be taken down on Friday, March 14. Space is limited in this course and you will be notified a few weeks after spring break if you are in the course.
Basketball players: Just a reminder to return your washed uniform to Mrs. Clayton in the PE area.
Mandatory tryouts for the girls gr. 8/9 soccer team are running Wednesday Mar. 5th and Thursday March 6th after school. Be on the field by 2:50. You must attend at least one of the days in order to be eligible to make the team. Team list will be posted Monday Mar. 10. Any questions please see Mr. Franco or Mr. Urquhart.
Student volunteers needed for the Ridge Meadows Home Show. Serve your community and get volunteer hours for graduation or the 4 credit Wk Exp course. See Jesse Carniello or stop by the career centre.
SPIRIT WEEK NEXT WEEK!!
MONDAY – Pajama Day
TUESDAY – Tacky & Tropical Tuesday
WEDNESDAY – Canadian Stereotypes
THURSDAY – Blackout Day
FRIDAY – Gym Riot
THSS will be hosting the POETRY SLAM after Spring Break. The SLAM will take place on Thursday, April 3rd during 4th/5th blocks. Sign up with Ms. Ferguson in the English Great Hall. ALL students are welcome to participate!
The FSO meets this Thursday at lunch. We’re hoping to see everyone there to discuss the direction for the rest of the year. We have some fun ideas to share with you!
Seminar: Wednesday, 1st block, room 1132
LEONARD COHEN. Enough Said.
GRAD FEES! DUE DATE IS APRIL 4, 2014!!!
Grads – There was one grey crewneck in a size – small left over from the grad clothing order. If anyone wants it …it is $10 to the first person to see Mrs. Coghill with the cash.
Intramural Info (If you have any questions, please see Ms Coghill)
1) Soccer Intramurals have been put on hold….for now.
2) Drop in soccer. Anyone interested in playing soccer at lunch….just drop by the main gym at the start of lunch. Full PE strip is required.
Teams will be made five minutes into lunch, and we will change on the fly. This will happen March 3, 4, 10, and 11. Both staff and students are welcome.
3) Signup for intramural basketball is now posted. Rules are also posted. There are specific rules for making teams. Sheets will be taken down on March 11. Games will start after spring break.
CAREER CENTRE NEWS
Spring Break Career Prep / Work Experience
Mar 24 – 28 – New Image College of Fine Arts Camps in Acting, Make-Up, and Esthetics
Mar 29 & 30 – Pacific Audio Visual Institute Work Experience Weekend
Post-Secondary Open Houses / Info Nights
Mar 5 – BCIT Big Info Session http://commons.bcit.ca/biginfo/
Mar 8 – Capilano U Centre for Film & Animation Open House www.capilanou.ca/film
Mar 21 – Thompson Rivers University Open House http://www.tru.ca/openhouse.html
Mar 26 – BCIT Aboriginal Student Info Session 1:30 – 2:30 www.bcit.ca/aboriginal/future/register.html
Mar 31 – Explore Capilano U Night. Tour @ 6:30 pm. Gen Info 7:15 pm www.explorecapilanou.ca
Volunteers Needed
Mar 7 – Glenwood Elementary Carnival 4:15 – 8:30 pm
Mar 8 – Belly Baby & Kid Show Flyer Delivery
Mar 13 – RM Youth Diversion Program needs photographers & videographers
Mar 14 – 17 – Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Spring tournament
Mar 22 – Belly Baby & Kid Show @ The ACT 10 am – 3 pm
DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY DEADLINES
(Grade 12’s – Please follow these deadlines ONLY) CATEGORY A – Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY B – Apr 22 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY C – Each has its own deadline; drop off/mail to the Award provider
CATEGORY D1 – Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors
CATEGORY D3 – Apr 1 to MRPM Arts Council
CATEGORY D4 & D5 – Mar 31 to Mr Wiens
CATEGORY D6 – Mar 31 to Mrs ClaytonGRADE 12’s – DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
If you want assistance with your applications see Mrs. McGrath before March 7. She’s not available March 10 – 14. To get your Diploma Verification Report printed see the counsellors March 10 – 14.
GRADE 12 AUTO STUDENTS – Please take note of incorrect information in the District Scholarship & Bursary Booklet -The Golden Ears Vintage Car Club Bursaries (B6 – 2 Awards @ $500) have been changed to include all students who have successfully completed the automotive program at an SD #42 school, NOT just WSS & MRSS students. See Mrs. McGrath in the Career Centre for assistance.
District Dogwood (non-academic) Scholarship application packages are in the Career Centre for Grade 12’s to pick up. Applications due back April 2; students selected to do presentations notified via TA April 15; Presentations April 23.
Thomas Haney Café Menu
TUESDAY – Steak Sandwich with Onion Rings / Curried Vegetable Soup
WEDNESDAY – Grilled Ham & Cheese on Sourdough with Caesar Salad or Fries / Prawn & Corn Chowder
THURSDAY – Turkey Pot Pie with Green Salad / Beef Barley Soup
FRIDAY – BBQ Cheeseburgers with Caesar Salad or Fries / Mulligatawny Soup