Weekly Announcements for Barrhead Composite High School

1. Monday - Lunch at 11:30am – PM TAG
- Teacher Advisor Group (TAG)
Meeting at 1:26pm
Tuesday - Lunch at 11:30am – PM ELT – 7-9 COI
Wednesday - Lunch 12:00pm – AM ELT
Thursday - Lunch 12:00pm – AM ELT – 7-9 COI
Friday - Classes start 9:20AM - Lunch at 12:00
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

2. Save the date …
 Sept 24 – School Council Meeting – 7pm in Library
 Sept 26 – Early dismissal – Classes end at 2:19pm
 Sept 27 – School Expo & Career Fair
 Sept 27-30 – Natural Science Camp
 Sept 28 – Terry Fox Run
 Sept 28 – Jr. High & Sr. High Recognition Evenings
 Oct 1 – Orange Shirt Day
 Oct 2 – Magazine Sales Start
 Oct 3 – Sr. High English Citadel Trip
 Oct 5 – Pembina Hills No School Day
 Oct 8 – Thanksgiving Day (No School)
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

3. Monday, Sept 17 Sweet & Sour Meatballs
with Rice & Veggies
Tuesday, Sept 18 Chicken Burger & Fries
Wednesday, Sept 19 Wings & Potato Skins
Thursday, Sept 20 Pizza
Friday, Sept 21 Beef Stroganoff
with Caesar Salad
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

4. We are working
hard to protect
the finish on
our gym floors.
Be sure to wear
clean running
shoes in our
gyms.
That means you too,
Mr. Ternan!
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

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8. BCHS Leadership IS FUNDRAISING
WITH SPC CARD!!!
Mrs. Carr has cards available in room 16 or
Fridays in the Cafeteria.
$10
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A
STUDENTS SAVE UP TO 20%* AT 450+ BRANDS
ALL YEAR LONG

9. Leadership Meeting
There will be a Leadership Meeting on Tuesday,
September 18th, in room 16.
If you are in grades 7 - 12 and interested in
planning events for the school, please come!
Every class in grade 7-9 should send at least 1
representative! Have your voice heard!
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

10. Magazine Campaign
The annual Magazine Campaign Fundraiser “kick off” will be on
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018, for our jr. high students. Funds
raised will be used to support student activities at the school.
Renew your favourite subscriptions, order new titles, or give
magazine subscriptions as gifts. Our Jr. High students will be
coming around with catalogues and order forms, they will also
have access to online sales. Make cheques payable to
“Barrhead Composite High School”. You can order online at
www.QSP.ca by using our school group number “3693074”. All
orders placed online will receive “double points” for the student.
Collection days will be October 10th, 17th, and 24th in the
student’s English class.
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

11. BCHS Music Program Fundraiser:
Worlds Finest Chocolate $2 per box
Assorted Chocolates are available until October 2
Thank you for supporting our young musicians!
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

12. Come Join A
Cappella!A Capella will be held every Thursday
lunch hour in the band room! We will be doing a variety of
different music genres! All students
and school faculty are welcome!
Some examples of pieces we
will be doing:
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
Fix You (Coldplay)
Amavolovolo (African song)
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

13. PROTECT YOUR LOCKER
PROTECT YOUR STUFF
REMOVE THE TEMPTATION
LOCK YOUR LOCKER!
It feels horrible to have something taken from your locker.
We know your caregiver taught you to share, but in this
case:
Protect yourself and protect your stuff by locking your
locker and not sharing your combination.
Things get stolen from lockers every year, but not from
lockers that are locked with locks where the combination is
only known to the owner
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

14. Rules on Vapes and E-cigarettes
E-cigarettes or vapes could contain illicit drugs and as
such, any e-cigarette or vape found on school property
will be considered drug paraphernalia. Students who
bring such items to school will be subject to consequences
under the school board's "Unauthorized/Illegal/Stolen
Substances/Items" policy (AP 50-12).
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

15. GSA
The Gay Straight Alliance is back
We meet Wednesdays at Lunch in the
Junior High Foods Room
This group is open to anyone
Bring your lunch and check it out
More info from Mrs. Ladan or
Mrs. deBeaudrap
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

16. Jr. High
Announcements

17. JR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY
RUNNING TEAM
• Westlock Race (2600m) is Thurs. Sept. 20
• Junior High only
• Bring in your $10 AND signed permission slip
by tomorrow (Tues. Sept. 18) to Mrs.
Schonknecht in Rm 13
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

18. Sr. High
Announcements

19. STUDENT PARKING LOT
REMINDER: THERE IS TO BE NO LOITERING
IN ANY STUDENT PARKING LOT DURING
CLASS TIME.
(THIS INCLUDES NO SITTING IN VEHICLES IN THE
STUDENT PARKING LOT DURING CLASS TIME)
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

20. HIGH SCHOOL TAG
Your first TAG is today, Monday, September 17
They are once a month during ELT
Oct 2, Nov 14, Dec 20, Jan 14, Feb 19, Mar 13, Apr
18, May 27, Jun 13
At these TAGs, important information for high
school and graduation will be presented so it is
imperative you attend
Make note of these dates so if you have a spare or
work experience, you are in the building
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

21. TAG ASSIGNMENT AND CHANGES
TAG lists are up by the Foods Room, West entrance and main
entrance hallway. If you can’t find your name on one of
the lists, please visit the office to get a group.
Grade 11 and 12 students have the same teacher as last year
except for the two listed below:
Mr Becker’s group now meets in Room 51
Mr Geinger’s group now meets in Room 56E
Mr Warehime’s group now meets in the construction lab
Room 62
Mrs Mazereeuw’s group now meets with Mr Callihoo in
Room 37
Ms Wegner’s group now meets with Mr Erickson in Room
54
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

22. Extended Learning Time (ELT)
Starts This Week!
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will have Sr. High
ELT blocks
• Grade 10 students will stay in the class that is just
before the ELT block—please bring extra work
• Grade 11 & 12 students will be able to choose the
location they would like to work, including any
teacher’s class with open space, the library, the
cafeteria, and the gym
• We will not be registering or taking attendance, but
attendance is still expected—be sure to use ELT or it
will be suspended or removed
• CTS classes will continue during attached ELT blocks
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

23. September 27-30
2 Silviculture credits
1 Ecology credit.
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

24. Looking for High School students to be
Teen Mentors*
If you have 1 hour a week after school or a
spare lunch hour to spend time with a junior
high student contact Mrs. Ladan
Office across from Student Services or email
karen.ladan@phrd.ab.ca
*looks great on resumes and scholarship applications
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

25. OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION
Summer work experience and RAP students need to drop
off paperwork and also pick up a final package for
assessment.
Semester one work experience and RAP students need to
check in with Ms Wegner prior to working. No one
should leave the school during their work experience
block without checking in and completing all paperwork
first, otherwise you may be removed from work
experience
If you have an after-school job or work weekends, you
may want to see Ms Wegner to pick up the paperwork to
receive credit for the job.
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

26. UPCOMING POST-SECONDARY
RECRUITER EVENTS
This Thursday, September 20
University of Alberta
9 am – 11 am in the Library
Presentation during ELT
La Salle College (Vancouver) – offers animation, design,
culinary arts
9:30 -11:30 in Room 60
Presentation during ELT
September 27
Career Fair/School Expo in our gyms, most
Alberta recruiters will be there.
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

27. KEY INFORMATION FOR POST-SECONDARY
Registration as an EMR with the Alberta College of
Paramedics is no longer a pre-requisite for Primary Care
Paramedic at Portage
ACAD and Red Deer College have acquired university
status. New names and branding coming soon.
Prairie partners with Bow Valley for the Practical Nurse
Diploma, possibly less competitive
Practical Nurse Diploma fills up within two weeks at
NorQuest, first qualified, first accepted
Bachelor of Science in Nursing through Keyano is first
qualified, first accepted, generally 75% average
Specific updates for each institution will follow over the
upcoming weeks. See Ms Wegner if you need information
now
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

28. ELTS TO APPLY FOR POST-SECONDARY
Ms Wegner will offer information sessions on
September 26 and October 1 to help students set up
their ApplyAlberta profile. More will be offered as
needed, later in October.
Academic records are being given to students during
TAG on October 2.
Should you want your record sooner, it is available
through MyPass.
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

29. OPEN HOUSES AND APPLICATION DATES
Institution Applications
Open
Open House
Alberta College of Art & Design, Calgary October 1 November 24
Ambrose University, Calgary October 1 November 2-3
Athabasca University, Online Ongoing
Bow Valley College, Calgary August 1 October 20
Burman University, Lacombe Ongoing TBD
Concordia University, Edmonton October 1 October 13
Grande Prairie Regional College, Grande
Prairie and other
October 1 May 9 or by appointment
Keyano College, Fort McMurray October 1 TBD
The King’s University, Edmonton October 1 October 26 and others
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

30. OPEN HOUSES AND APPLICATION DATES
Institution Applications
Open
Open House
Lakeland College,
Vermillion/Lloydminster
August 15 October 19 & 20
Lethbridge College,
Lethbridge
Ongoing November 8, February 9 or by
appointment
MacEwan University,
Edmonton
October 1 November 3
Medicine Hat College,
Medicine Hat, Brooks
October 1 November 8 or by appointment
Mount Royal University,
Calgary
October 1 October 27
NAIT, Edmonton October 1 October 12 & 13
NorQuest College, Edmonton October 1 October 27
Northern Lakes College, Slave
Lake, Grouard
October 1 By appointment
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

31. OPEN HOUSES AND APPLICATION DATES
Institution Applications
Open
Open House
Olds College, Olds October 1 October 12
Portage Collage, Lac La Biche
and other
Ongoing October 23 for Lac La Biche or by appointment
Prairie College, Three Hills September 1 November 23 and spring
Red Deer College, Red Deer October 1 November 3
SAIT, Calgary October 3 October 19 & 20
St. Mary’s University, Calgary October 1 November 3 and spring
University of Alberta,
Edmonton
October 1 October 20 or by appointment
University of Calgary, Calgary October 1 September 29
University of Lethbridge,
Lethbridge, Calgary
September 1 October 20, February 20
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

32. WHAT IS SHAD?
It is a unique Canadian summer enrichment program
and network where high achieving high school
students are given the opportunity to participate in
hands-on learning including workshops, lectures, labs
and team challenges revolving around science,
technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM)
You must apply this fall to participate next July. The
competition to participate in this program is fierce. It is
open to students in grade 10 to 12.
See Ms Wegner for more information or go to
www.shad.ca
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A

33. LORAN SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
The Foundation was founded in 1988 to fund
outstanding students to study on Canadian university
campuses. They seek well-rounded students who
demonstrate character, promise of leadership and
strong commitment to service in the community.
You must present a minimum cumulative average of
85% and are planning to attend the University of
Alberta or University of Calgary. Other out-of-
province schools are also on the list.
Application deadline is mid-October.
The school can sponsor only one student, but you can
apply on your own. See Ms Wegner if you are
interested.
More information can be found at
www.loranscholar.ca
Sept. 17-21 is a WEEK A