BCHS Weekly Announcements

1. Monday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM Flex (7/8 TAG)
Tuesday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM Flex (7/8 COI)
Wednesday - Lunch 11:17am – 1hr Early Dismissal
- School day ends at 2:19pm
Thursday - Lunch 12:06pm - AM Flex (7/8 COI)
- Magazine Sales Kick-off Day
- Terry Fox Run
Friday – Classes start at 9:30AM Lunch at 12:06am
We are on a WEEK A

2. Save the date …
 September 26 – School Council Meeting
- 7:00pm in Library
 September 28 – Early Dismissal
 September 29 – Terry Fox Run
 Sept 30-Oct 2 – Natural Science Camp (leave after
school on Sept 29)
 October 6 – PD Day – No Students
 October 7 – Pembina Hills No School Day
 October 10 – Thanksgiving Day - No School Day
 October 12 & 13 – Parent-Teacher Interviews (evening)
 October 15 – BCHS Gr. 7/8 Volleyball Tournament
We are on a WEEK A

3. Golf Zones – GOLD !!!!
Congratulations to our boys team who won Gold !! One won longest drive
and closest to the pin and won silver shooting a 78. A second won individual
gold shooting a 76, the other two tied for 3rd shooting a 83. Altogether our
boys won gold!! Clean sweep for Barrhead!!
We are on a WEEK A

4. LEADERSHIP
PLANNING MEETING
WHEN: WEDNESDAY @ 2:30PM
WHERE: RM 36
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5. We are on a WEEK A

6. STUDENT PRICE CARD
COST: $10.00
SEE: MRS. RAYMOND (ROOM 36)
Save Money
 Use at more than 50
stores & restaurants
 Includes SPECIAL
COUPONS for even
more savings
2016/1
7
We are on a WEEK A

7. If you own these shoes,
or knows who does, please
contact the office.
We are on a WEEK A

8. This moment…is now
You, not events, have the power to make you
happy or unhappy today. You can choose
which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow
hasn't arrived yet. You have just one day, today,
and you’re going to be happy in it…
― Groucho Marx
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9. We are on a WEEK A

10. Your
community, and
this school…
Take care of it… it’s
where you, your family
and friends live, work,
and play… do what
you can to make it the
best it can be!
We are on a WEEK A

11. Sr. High
Announcements

13. Apply Alberta
Grade 12s – do you have your Apply Alberta account
established?
Some post-secondary schools are already accepting
applications and many other start October 1.
Some programs are first qualified, first admitted and
have limited availability, so don’t miss out because you
were slow in applying.
We are on a WEEK A

14. Schulich Leader Scholarships
• Schulich Leader Scholarships are the largest and most
prestigious undergraduate Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM ) scholarships in Canada.
Last year, out of more than 1,500 applications, 50
students received this celebrated award (1 in 33 chance
• Exciting news: Each scholarship is now valued at up to
$100,000!
• See Ms Wegner if you are interested in being our school’s
nominee
We are on a WEEK A

15. CPA High School Ambassadors
Become a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant)
high school ambassador
It is a volunteer leadership opportunity for grade 11
and 12 students who are interested in a career in
accounting
See Ms Wegner for full details
We are on a WEEK A

16. Part-time work
A local restaurant is looking for one or two students will to
work part-time evening and weekends and casual coverage.
No experience necessary, they will train and pay is based on
merit.
This can be used for work experience credit.
For more information see Ms Wegner.
We are on a WEEK A

17. Teaching English to a new
Canadian
• Looking for Sr. High male student (grade 11 or 12 preferred)
who would be able and willing to help a newcomer to
Canada practice and learn English
• looking for a capable individual volunteer who might sign up
for TWO 40-minute tutorials 2x/week
• (meeting him at the Public Library) to help him learn specific
topics...
• Support is available to come up with ideas
• This is eligible for work experience credit
See Ms Wegner if you are interested.
We are on a WEEK A

18. Green Certificate Test Dates
• Nov 1 – Spruce Grove – non-equine
• Nov 8 & 9 – WEC (EDMONTON)–
equine only
• Nov 15 – Westlock – non-equine (no
dairy)
• March 1- Spruce Grove
• March 2 – Westlock
• March 8 & 9 – WEC
• May 30 – Westlock
• May 31 – WEC
• June 1 – WEC
• June 6 - Spruce Grove
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19. Green Certificate Registration
• If you spoke with Janet from Green Certificate
at the Career Expo and now are interested in
participating in the program, see Ms Wegner to
find out how.
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20. Looking for a few good men and women to
be Teen Mentors
If you are in high school and have 1 hour a
week to spend time with a junior high
student contact Mrs. Ladan
Office across from Student Services
karen.ladan@phrd.ab.ca
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21. APPLYING TO POST-SECONDARY
Many schools waive the application fee when
you apply during the open house visit.
For SAIT, you can apply online on the open
house date and your fee can also be waived.
See Ms Wegner for specifics.
We are on a WEEK A

22. OPEN HOUSE DATES
University of Calgary, Calgary October 1
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge October 1
Olds College, Olds October 14
NAIT, Edmonton October 14 & 15
Bow Valley College, Calgary October 15
Concordia University, Edmonton October 15
Lakeland College, Vermillion/Lloydminster October 21 & 22
St Mary’s University, Calgary October 22
The King’s University, Edmonton October 22
University of Alberta, Edmonton October 22
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23. OPEN HOUSE DATES
Lethbridge College, Lethbridge October 27
SAIT, Calgary October 28 & 29
Mount Royal University, Calgary October 29
Norquest College, Edmonton/others October 29
Red Deer College, Red Deer October 29
Ambrose University, Calgary November 5
MacEwan University, Edmonton November 5
Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary November 19
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24. OPEN HOUSE DATES
Burman University, Lacombe Private Visits
Keyano College, Fort McMurray TBD
Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat/Brooks
Private Visits
Northern Lakes College, Slave Lake
Private Visits
Portage College, Lac La Biche/others
Info Nights
Prairie College, Three Hills Private Visits
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25. Flex Basics
 At the start of Flex, the teacher may release students who are
caught up on their work. If you are not caught up, you are to
work in that room to get caught up, and the teacher will be
available to help you.
 If you are released, you may go to another room where you
will catch up on work for other courses, or if you are caught
up in all classes, you can review or do something else that you
could learn about in school.
 You are REQUIRED to go to a SUPERVISED SPACE during
FLEX — FLEX attendance is NOT OPTIONAL.
 Most Sr. High rooms will be open. If a room is not available,
there will be a note posted on the door.
We are on a WEEK A