{"id":1736,"date":"2015-02-20T16:43:01","date_gmt":"2015-02-20T16:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.sd42.ca\/thss\/?p=1736"},"modified":"2015-02-20T16:43:01","modified_gmt":"2015-02-20T16:43:01","slug":"haney-happenings-friday-february-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/thss\/haney-happenings-friday-february-20\/","title":{"rendered":"HANEY HAPPENINGS Friday, February 20"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>HANEY HAPPENINGS <\/strong><strong>Friday, February 20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a Dinner\/ Dance grad committee meeting on <strong>Tuesday, February 24th<\/strong> at lunch in room 2146. Come and plan your grad dance!<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Grads: be sure to stop by the Counselling Centre to record your height for your grad gown, and your t-shirt size for your dry grad shirt! <\/em><\/strong>Grads are also reminded that District Scholarships category A and B are due Monday, March 2 at 3:00pm. No Exceptions. Any questions ask a counselor or Mrs. Domitruk.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>CAF\u00c9<em>Today: Turkey Avocado Club<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Soup: Westcoast Chowder<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>There will be an assembly regarding the Graduated Licensing Program in the gym for grade 10 students during Y block on <strong>Monday, February 23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong>. This is put on by ICBC, the RCMP and the Fire Hall.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course planning for next year <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The grade 9 assembly will take place on <strong>Monday,<\/strong> <strong>February 23<sup>rd<\/sup><\/strong> during Y block in the Rotunda.<\/p>\n<p>**Students in grades 8-11 do not need to be concerned about missing course selection until AFTER a counselor has come to your English class. All English classes will be visited in the next two weeks. Students can make sure they get their selections done in time by being sure they are in English class the day the counselor visits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intramural Info<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The grade 9 &amp; 10 Badminton Schedule is now posted.\u00a0 Games start on Monday.\u00a0 Every team needs to show up at the start of lunch. Soccer sign-up is now posted.\u00a0 Sheets will be taken down Wednesday, Feb 25.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PE Leadership (or PE Student Aide)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in taking this course next year you must apply.\u00a0 You can do this by putting your first and last name on the signup sheet on the board next to the intramural board (outside the rotunda).\u00a0 The sheet will be taken down on Friday, March 6.\u00a0 A list with accepted applicants will be posted by Tuesday, April 7.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade 10 and 11 Students: Interested in Yoga?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Try a beginner yoga class on <strong>Monday, February 23rd<\/strong> during Y block in the Yoga studio. Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in and bring a mat if you have one. There are mats available for students who do not have their own.<br \/>\nSee Ms. Szakos if you have questions!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Random Acts of Kindness Club presents RAK week, February 23-26th, 2015:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monday\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give out smiles to friends and strangers!<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give out sincere compliments in person and online<br \/>\nWednesday\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give your friends a hug.<br \/>\nThursday\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Do something kind! Hold a door open for someone.<br \/>\nAll Week \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Come to the Math and English Great Halls at lunch to write down one thing in your life for which<\/p>\n<p>you are truly grateful, and receive a yummy treat!<\/p>\n<p><em>The RAK Club is challenging you to be a kindness ninja! The above are just suggestions. Post your good deeds and the acts of others using Twitter and Instagram @THSS_RAK #THSSRAKWEEK<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SD42 Trades &amp; Academies Information Session &#8211; <\/strong><strong>Tuesday, February 24<sup>th<\/sup> 7:00\u00a0\u2013\u00a09:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a great opportunity for interested parents and students to learn about the Academies and Trades programs available across the\u00a0Maple Ridge\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Pitt Meadows School District.\u00a0Join us to learn about these opportunities and to speak with teachers and staff from these programs.\u00a0Our trades programs and academies include:\u00a0automotive service tech, culinary arts, electrician, framing\/carpentry, hair design, plumbing\/fitting, masonry, metal fabrication, hockey academy, Microsoft IT academy, soccer academy, digital academy, equestrian academy.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>GRAD AND POST-SECONDARY INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The new SD#42 2015 Scholarship book is now out! Please see the Career Centre website or the SD#42 website to find the booklet.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Service Canada Youth <\/strong>Program \u2013 Learn about Federal Student Work Experience program, Canada Student Loans and Grants, Apprenticeship Incentive and Completion Grants and the new Canada Apprenticeship Loan. This is being held at the Maple Ridge Library on <strong>Friday, February 27, 2015<\/strong> from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capilano Bosa Centre for Film &amp; Animation<\/strong> is having an Open House<strong>on February 28, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Upcoming Thompson Rivers University application deadline dates:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Natural Resource Science Engineering Transfer: <strong>March 1, 2015<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Respiratory Therapy: <strong>March 31, 2015<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to Fund Your Degree at KPU<\/strong>: this seminar will be held on <strong>March 5, 2015<\/strong>. \u00a0They will discuss financial aid options from scholarships to awards to loans. Held at the Langley Campus from 6:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m. If interested, please register online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kpu.ca\/futurestudents\/events\/infosession\">kpu.ca\/futurestudents\/events\/infosession<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 24<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>Trades &amp; Academies Night<\/strong>from 7:00 \u2013 9:00 p.m. at Thomas Haney Secondary. This is a great opportunity to see what trades are out there. There will be breakout sessions, displays and an opportunity to converse with instructors of these programs.<\/li>\n<li>Study and Go Abroad Fair is on <strong>February 25<\/strong> at the Vancouver Convention Centre. For more information please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studyandgoabroad.com\">studyandgoabroad.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><em>The JIBC is having an Open House on <strong>February 27<\/strong> from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information or to register please visit <\/em><a href=\"mailto:bmalcom@jibc.ca\"><em>bmalcom@jibc.ca<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Kwantlen Polytechnic University is having an open house on <strong>February 28<\/strong> at their Surrey Campus.<\/li>\n<li>US College Expo Canada is on <strong>April 11<\/strong> from 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. Pre-register at USCOLLEGEEXPO.COM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SCHOLARSHIPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BC School Sports Scholarship Program<\/strong> (2 @ $500). Application deadline is <strong>April 24, 2015<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BC School Sports Badminton Scholarship<\/strong> (2 @ $500). Application deadline is <strong>May 1, 2015<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on these scholarships, please visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcschoolsports.ca\/recognition\">http:\/\/www.bcschoolsports.ca\/recognition<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Union of Public and General Employees Scholarship<\/strong>: 4 @ $1,500. Children, grandchildren (including foster children\/grandchildren) of National Union of Public and General Employees current and retired members. The deadline to apply is: <strong>July 6, 2015<\/strong>. \u00a0For more information and applications please email <a href=\"mailto:scholarship@nupge.ca\">scholarship@nupge.ca<\/a> or call (513) 228-9800.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award <\/strong>\u2013 2 @ $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Criteria: Application form, a 500 \u2013 1500 word essay describing your efforts to raise awareness and educate others about life threatening allergies. Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.whyriskit.ca\/pages\/posts\/apply-for-the-2015-sabrina-shannon-memorial-award64.php\">http:\/\/www.whyriskit.ca\/pages\/posts\/apply-for-the-2015-sabrina-shannon-memorial-award64.php<\/a> Deadline to apply<strong>: June 19, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Meaning of Family Scholarship <\/strong>&#8211; $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Criteria: Must be 16 years of age or older. Submit a 300 word essay on what family means to you.<\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/rcktshp.com\/meaning-family-1000-scholarship\/\">http:\/\/rcktshp.com\/meaning-family-1000-scholarship\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline: <\/strong><strong>March 31, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CSI Scholarship Contest <\/strong>\u2013 10 @ $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Criteria: Tell what key advice you would provide to your client if you were a financial advisor.<\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/yconic.com\/partners\/csi?utm_campaign=csi&amp;utm_source=y_award_details&amp;utm_medium=website\">https:\/\/yconic.com\/partners\/csi?utm_campaign=csi&amp;utm_source=y_award_details&amp;utm_medium=website<\/a> <strong>Deadline: February 26, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Asian Family Association<\/strong> \u2013 3 @ $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Criteria: South Asian descent, Canadian citizen or permanent resident, excellence in academics, community involvement or fine arts, leadership and or service.<\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.safa.ca\/\">http:\/\/www.safa.ca\/<\/a> Deadline: <strong>June 14, 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information from the Career Centre about all work experience opportunities, post-secondary information and scholarship information, please see the Career Centre website (http:\/\/schools.sd42.ca\/thscareer\/), bulletin boards and\/or newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HANEY HAPPENINGS Friday, February 20 \u00a0 There is a Dinner\/ Dance grad committee meeting on Tuesday, February 24th at lunch in room 2146. 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