{"id":3500,"date":"2017-02-08T16:34:31","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T16:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.sd42.ca\/thss\/?p=3500"},"modified":"2017-02-08T16:34:31","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T16:34:31","slug":"haney-happenings-wednesday-february-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/thss\/haney-happenings-wednesday-february-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Haney Happenings: Wednesday, February 8"},"content":{"rendered":"

CAFE MENU
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Wednesday:<\/strong> Grilled lemon skewers
\nSoup: West Coast chowder<\/p>\n

Thursday:<\/strong> Fish and chips
\nSoup: Beef barley<\/p>\n

Friday:<\/strong> No school<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Grad Info:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Grad Gowns:<\/strong><\/span> see Mr. Clutchey in room 1110 to get measured for your grad gown<\/p>\n

The\u00a0first dinner\/ dance grad committee meeting will be Tuesday, Feb 21<\/span> at lunch in room 2145.<\/strong> <\/span>Bring your ideas and your friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fees:<\/strong> <\/span>If you have not yet paid your cap and gown fees, the deadline is February 28<\/strong>. If you\u2019re not sure whether your fees have been paid, see Mrs. Shamro in the office or send her an email: Sandra_Shamro@sd42.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Grad Transitions 12:<\/u><\/strong> \u00a0At this point, your Grad Transitions assignments should be complete. \u00a0Be sure to turn in any missing forms (exit interview, etc.) to your teacher ASAP. \u00a0If your course is not done, you should be attending your fixed block\u00a0every Friday.<\/p>\n

Attending a Post-Secondary School?<\/strong><\/span> Be sure that you have completed your PSI online form if you are planning to apply to\u00a0post-secondary institutions. An early offer of admission doesn’t mean that you can skip this step because this is how post-secondary institutions confirm that you have graduated at the end of the year. Remember: it is your responsibility to ensure that your transcripts are sent to post-secondary institutions by their deadlines. Read letters and emails from PSIs to ensure that you don’t miss a step!<\/p>\n

Grade 12 students<\/u><\/strong>:<\/u><\/strong> Be\u00a0sure that you’ve completed your PSI online form if you are planning to apply to a post-secondary institution. \u00a0An early offer of\u00a0admission does NOT mean that you can skip this step as this is how post-secondary institutions confirm that you have graduated at the end of the year.\u00a0 Remember: it is your responsibility to ensure that your\u00a0transcripts are sent to post-secondary institutions by their deadlines. \u00a0Read letters and e-mails from PSIs\u00a0carefully to ensure you don’t miss a step!<\/p>\n

Scholarship Information:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

-The BC Government and Service Employees\u2019 Union BCGEU<\/strong>\u00a0is please to once again offer scholarships for post-secondary studies undertaken by BCGEU members, staff and their families. For details check\u00a0www.bcgeu.ca\/union education<\/a>\u00a0Applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday, March 12, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Save-On-Foods<\/strong>\u00a0has partnered with UFCW Local 1518 to offer up to ten scholarships valued at $1,000 each to individuals who have played a significant role in diversity initiatives in their school and\/or community. The online application for this scholarship is available on our Diversity Scholarship page at\u00a0www.owfq.com\/diversity<\/a>. \u00a0Applications must be received by May 1, 2017. See Mrs. Sekhon in the career center for more info.<\/p>\n

-The Cmolik Foundation scholarships<\/strong> to deserving BC students is also available. \u00a0For the nomination and for more info check with Mrs. Sekhon in the career centre.<\/p>\n

-Stacey Levitt Memorial Award:<\/strong> see Mrs. Sekhon in the Career Centre for information on how to apply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

FSO News:<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0The FSO is holding another speakers’ night at THSS on February 16 at 6:30 pm<\/strong>. We’ll have speakers, performers, musicians, and poets from around the lower mainland discuss \u00a0LGBTQ+ issues. Topics include gender neutral washrooms, coming out, and getting involved in your community as an LGBTQ+ person. This event is open to everyone! Refreshments will be provided and admission is free.<\/p>\n

THSS Clothing Now On Sale:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThere are t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, crew necks and sweat pants. Photos of the clothing and order forms are on the board beside the intramural board. Samples will be available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until February 16 outside the rotunda. Money and forms can be handed in to Ms. Clayton or Ms. Coghill.<\/p>\n

Attention French Students:<\/strong><\/span> if you are interested in participating in the French Public Speaking competition this year, please see Mme Preddy to get more information<\/p>\n

Attention Languages Students:<\/strong><\/span> the Languages teachers will be having a work blitz at lunch on February 8 and 9<\/strong> in the Languages Area. Bring your lunch, your French \/ Spanish \/ Japanese work and get lots done before the next report card.<\/p>\n

Ms. Fischer’s Spanish 11 classes<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong> reminder that you must have nine guides completed for cut-off.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Fischer will be offering extra help Feb 8, 9, 15 and 16 at lunch in room 2145.<\/span> <\/strong>Come get caught up before marks cut-off! Bring a friend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attention Students on Mme Preddy’s List:<\/span><\/strong> Mme Preddy will be available for lunch time help in room 2145 on the following dates: Feb 15, 16, 20, 22 and 23. Come with your lunch and your French work.<\/p>\n

Attention French and Spanish 12 Students:<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0if you are currently taking French or Spanish 12 please see Ms. Fischer and Mrs. Preddy about the upcoming field trip to the Omnimax Theatre and Commercial Drive. Merci! Gracias!<\/p>\n

Interested in Skiing or Boarding at Whistler?<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 The THSS ski and board club has another trip\u00a0planned: March 4th<\/strong> to Whistler. Come get more information and a permission form from Ms. Fischer or Mr. Williams. All levels welcome!<\/p>\n

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