{"id":1068,"date":"2014-09-19T14:51:06","date_gmt":"2014-09-19T14:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.sd42.ca\/thss\/?p=1068"},"modified":"2014-09-19T14:51:06","modified_gmt":"2014-09-19T14:51:06","slug":"school-start-up-sept-19th-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/thss\/school-start-up-sept-19th-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"School Start Up – Sept 22th 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

September 22th<\/sup>, 2014\u2014School Start UP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello parents and guardians and welcome to our first email update of the year! As part of our efforts to manage our office staff workload with one less team member, the traditional monthly newsletter will be replaced with a weekly update email, usually sent on Wednesdays. This email will contain short bits of information that highlight important upcoming dates and events. We believe you will find this timely news update very useful. Please note, as this is school start up, our first email will be considerably longer than our future messages.
\nOpening Day(s)<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nThe first day of school is Monday September 22nd<\/sup>, 2014. Please note advisory lists have been posted on our front entrance. Our schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n

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9 :00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 8’s to TA<\/p>\n

10:00-12:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All returning students join TA<\/p>\n

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On Tuesday September 23rd<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0our day is as follows:<\/p>\n

8:30-10:50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Advisory<\/p>\n

11-12:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0School Assembly<\/p>\n

11:50-12:40\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lunch<\/p>\n

12:41-2:40\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Resource\/Guide Distribution<\/p>\n

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Wednesday September 24<\/p>\n

Regular School Day \/ Photo Day<\/p>\n

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Photo Day<\/b><\/p>\n

Photo Day has been re-scheduled to Wednesday September 24th<\/sup>. Photo envelopes are being distributed to advisory teachers on Monday. Please send your student to school with his\/her envelope on Wednesday. Even if your student is not purchasing a photo package, they need a photo for their Go Card etc.<\/p>\n

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Student Fees<\/b>
\nA reminder that student fee and yearbook payments are being accepted on the parent portal.\u00a0 Should you choose to not use the portal, you can send payment with your student on the first day of school.\u00a0 (Cheques made payable to THSS, please note student name on your cheque).<\/p>\n

Student Fees are $28
\nCombination Locks are $6\u00a0 (used locks are available in the office for $3)<\/p>\n

Yearbooks are $50 (optional purchase)<\/p>\n

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\nLearning Resources<\/b><\/p>\n

Please make sure students bring back any outstanding learning resources to the office on Monday.<\/p>\n

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\nTimetable Changes<\/b><\/p>\n

Our goal is to provide a seamless start-up for our staff and students. However, we have some classes, especially at the grade 9 and 10 levels, that are over 30. Our hope is to fix this through receiving additional staffing. Ideally we would have this staffing prior to school start up, but the strike has prevented us from having a truly accurate student count. This means that some students in our junior grades may see timetable changes due to staffing changes. While this is disruptive, it does mean smaller classes for our students. We thank you in advance for your patience.<\/p>\n

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Aboriginal Education<\/b><\/p>\n

Who is an Aboriginal Student?<\/p>\n

Aboriginal Ancestry is determined on a voluntary basis through self-identification. This includes First Nations (status or non-status), M\u00e9tis or Inuit Ancestry.\u00a0No documentation is required and the ancestry can go back several generations.\u00a0<\/b>Ministry of Education funding is provided to support the success of all Aboriginal students through culturally appropriate educational programs and services.<\/p>\n

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We encourage all students of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit Ancestry to complete a self-identification form as this allows you to access various supports and programs during the school year if you wish. Self-identification forms can be picked up at the school office. \u00a0Alternatively, you can download a copy of this form at the Aboriginal Education website:\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/schools.sd42.ca\/abed\/general-forms\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you have any questions about this process please do not hesitate to contact:<\/p>\n

Ron Lanzarotta<\/p>\n

Principal, Aboriginal Education<\/p>\n

Cell:\u00a0 604-626-1911<\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0Ron_Lanzarotta@sd42.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

\n
Grant Frend<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Principal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Thomas Haney Secondary School<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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