{"id":747,"date":"2014-02-24T22:38:55","date_gmt":"2014-02-24T22:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.sd42.ca\/thss\/?p=747"},"modified":"2014-02-24T22:38:55","modified_gmt":"2014-02-24T22:38:55","slug":"february-25-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondary.sd42.ca\/thss\/february-25-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"February 25, 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Germany, Italy, Switzerland travellers:  There will be a student meeting at lunch in room 2145! Today Feb. 25! Please be prompt.<\/p>\n<p>Grade 8\/9 girls soccer \u2013 there is a meeting in the weight room Tuesday at lunch.  All grade 8 &amp; 9 girls interested in playing this must attend the meeting.  See Mr. Urquhart if you want to play but cannot attend.<\/p>\n<p>Golf Team Meeting:  Today in 1065 at lunch.  <\/p>\n<p>Tech Lab closed today at lunch<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Haney will be hosting our first ever Maker Faire in the Rotunda, Wednesday February 26, the last two periods of the day.   Everyone is invited to joins us. Bring yourself, or bring your friends.  All are welcome.  The event will have us working with others to imagine, create, build and play, as we make things from various bits of odds and ends; to re-imagine and re-purpose objects; to make something new from something old. No experience necessary.  There will be snacks and prizes.  If you have any questions, ask one of the many teachers participating. <\/p>\n<p>Skiers and Boarders: The snow is falling in the mountains. You still have time to be a part of the last Ski and Board Club trip to Whistler Sunday March 2nd. Come get a form from Mr. Williams or Ms. Fischer and return it by the end of the day Tuesday Feb. 25th. <\/p>\n<p>GRAD GOWN SIGN UP \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p>Planning to Transfer Schools?  This Friday is the deadline for round 1 for school transfers.   If you have filled out a transfer form and have changed your mind, you must let the office know of this change!  If you transfer out you may not be able to get back in to Thomas Haney.<\/p>\n<p>Career Centre<br \/>\nVolunteers Needed<br \/>\nGlenwood Elementary School Carnival Friday March 7th, 4:15 to 8:30 pm<br \/>\nRidge Meadows Minor Hockey Spring Tournament, Mar 14 \u2013 17<\/p>\n<p>Post-Secondary Info Sessions \/ Program Deadlines<br \/>\nFeb 28 \u2013 Justice Institute of BC (Public Safety Training) Open House 10 am \u2013 2 pm 715 McBride Blvd, New West. Free parking<\/p>\n<p>DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP &amp; BURSARY DEADLINES<br \/>\n(Grade 12\u2019s &#8211; Please follow these deadlines ONLY)<br \/>\nCATEGORY A \u2013 Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors<br \/>\nCATEGORY B \u2013 Apr 22 to THSS Counsellors<br \/>\nCATEGORY C \u2013 Each has its own deadline; drop off\/mail to the Award provider<br \/>\nCATEGORY D1 \u2013 Mar 31 to THSS Counsellors<br \/>\nCATEGORY D3 \u2013 Apr 1 to MRPM Arts Council<br \/>\nCATEGORY D4 &amp; D5 \u2013 Mar 31 to Mr Wiens<br \/>\nCATEGORY D6 \u2013 Mar 31 to Mrs Clayton<\/p>\n<p>Application Due Dates  for Work Experience (WEX) \/ Career Info<br \/>\nASAP! Space is limited so sign up now for Feb 28, Van Aquarium \u201cCareers in Marine Science\u201d 9 \u2013 11 am.<br \/>\nIdeal for students interested in what the possibilities are for careers in science.<br \/>\nRegister at http:\/\/www.vanaqua.org\/learn\/schools\/programs\/additional-programs\/home-school-days<br \/>\nFeb 28 \u2013 Explore 5-week French Summer Bursary program (most expenses are covered)<br \/>\nFeb 28 \u2013 Applications due for The Centre for Arts &amp; Tech Digital Spring Break Boot Camp, Kelowna www.digitalartschool.com\/<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>District Dogwood (non-academic) Scholarship application packages are in the Career Centre for Grade 12&#8217;s to pick up. Applications due back April 2; students selected to do presentations notified via TA April 15; Presentations April 23.<\/p>\n<p>GRADE 12\u2019s &#8211; DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS &amp; AWARDS<br \/>\nIf you want assistance with your applications see Mrs McGrath before March 7. She\u2019s not available March 10 \u2013 14.<br \/>\nTo get your Diploma Verification Report printed see the counsellors March 10 \u2013 14.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in pursuing a career in digital media or doing post-secondary training in desktop publishing, digital arts or media design? The Career Centre has a great Work Experience job March 17 \u2013 21. Feb 24 deadline to apply. <\/p>\n<p>Interested in studying Medicine at post-secondary? A new Rural Pre-Med program starts September, 2014, at Selkirk College in Castlegar. Info in the Career Centre.<\/p>\n<p>THSS Caf\u00e9 Menu<br \/>\nTuesday \u2013 Roasted Herb Chicken with Mushroom Risotto \/ Creamy Tomato &amp; Basil \u2013 TOONIE TUESDAY DAILY SPECIAL $2.00 COMPLIMENTS OF Agriculture in the classroom<br \/>\nWednesday \u2013 French Toast with Turkey Sausage \/ Citrus Salmon Chowder<br \/>\nThursday \u2013 Pulled Pork Sandwich with Yorkshire Pudding and Garlic Mashed Potato \/ Roasted Apple &amp; Butternut Squash<br \/>\nFriday \u2013 Pro-D \u2013 Caf\u00e9 Closed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Germany, Italy, Switzerland travellers: There will be a student meeting at lunch in room 2145! Today Feb. 25! Please be prompt. Grade 8\/9 girls soccer \u2013 there is a meeting in the weight room Tuesday at lunch. All grade 8 &amp; 9 girls interested in playing this must attend the meeting. 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