This document provides information about upcoming events at a school for the week of April 17th. It includes: - No school on April 17th (Easter Monday) - A junior high presentation on April 18th and a dance on April 20th - The GSA is sponsoring a Day of Silence on April 21st - Updates on menus, forms to return to teachers, and congratulations to students who succeeded in regional skills competitions - Reminders about course registration deadlines and evaluations for off-campus students

1. Monday – Easter Monday – No School
Tuesday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM Flex (7/8 COI)
- Jr. High Presentation – “That’s Danger”
Wednesday - Lunch 12:06pm - AM Flex (7/8 TAG)
Thursday - Lunch 12:06pm - AM Flex (7/8 COI)
- Jr. High Dance – 6:30pm
Friday - Classes start 9:30AM - Lunch at 12:06
- GSA Sponsored Day of Silence
We are on a WEEK A

2. Save the date …
 April 17 – Easter Monday – No School
 April 18 – Jr. High “That’s Danger” Presentation
 April 20 – Jr. High Dance – 6:30pm
 April 21 – GSA – Day of Silence
 April 22 – Gr. 9 Badminton – Ft. Saskatchewan
 April 24 – School Council Meeting – 7pm in Library
 April 26 – Early Dismissal – School ends at 2:19pm
 May 9 – Grade 9 LA PAT – Part A
 May 19 – Pembina Hills No School Day
 May 22 – Victoria Day – No School
We are on a WEEK A

3. Monday Apr 17 No School
Tuesday Apr 18 Chicken Wrap & Fries
Wednesday Apr 19 Wings & Potato Skins
Thursday Apr 20 Pizza
Friday Apr 21 Mac & Cheese with Caesar Salad
We are on a WEEK A

4. You Will Receive a PowerSchool Data
Verification Sheet and Other Forms to
Complete and Return to Your Teacher
Today, all students will receive a package of forms
from your Tuesday, Block 2 teacher.
Have your parent(s)/guardian(s) complete or correct
these forms and return them on Thursday, April 20
After they are completed, the forms must be
returned to the teacher who handed them to you
Ask the teacher to mark it down on a class list.
We are on a WEEK A

5. Thursday, April 20th, 2017
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
West Gym
Tickets are $5 – available for sale at lunch April 18-
20th
Concession will be available
**Please see back of tickets for rules, before
purchasing**
We are on a WEEK A

6.  Come to the Junior High Foyer (between the
East & Centre Gyms) at lunch on Thursday,
April 20th!
 Muffins
 Cookies
 Other baked goods
 Water and Pop will be sold for $1
 Prices will be $1 – $3 for baked goods
All proceeds will be given to Keir Care for
Equipment Purchases.
We are on a WEEK A

7. Come Join Us For Day Of Silence!
On Friday, April 21st join the BCHS/Outreach GSA for a Day of Silence.
This event is to represent the millions of minorities throughout the
world that are victims of bullying and abuse and afraid to speak up. By
taking part in the day of silence you are showing your support for all
these people. Participation is optional. A sign-up table will be in the
cafeteria Tuesday April 18 & Wednesday April 19 at lunch. You must
sign-up to participate.
We are on a WEEK A

8. BCHS Sr. Band takes Gold in St. Albert!
Way to go!!!
We are on a WEEK A

9. CONGRATULATIONS to Dawson on
Winning Bronze in the Regional Skills
Cabinetmaking Competition
We are on a WEEK A

10. CONGRATULATIONS to Carley on Winning
GOLD in the Regional Skills Hair Braiding
Competition
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11. Love to swim?
Want to make a starting wage
of $18/hr?
Want to become a lifeguard but
can’t afford the $1000?
The School will be offering an Aquatics course in each semester so that you can become a
Lifeguard and work in our new pool!
You will be charged for this course over $300 so you will need permission from your parents.
You need to be 15 years old or older to take the course.
You will have to give up some of your Flex time once a week in order to get all the hours
required.
If you have any questions please go and talk to Mrs. Sabiston, Rm 34
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13. RSVP as follows:
 Painting Birdhouses: Dunstable by April 7;
Barrhead & Fort Assiniboine by April 13;
 Movie Night by April 11
 Bowling by April 21
by calling 780-674-3341 or via Facebook at Barrhead Youth
FCSS.
We are on a WEEK A

14. CONGRATULATIONS to our Jr. High
Badminton Players who played
and/or placed in our Invitational
Badminton Tournament
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15. Jr. High
Announcements

16.  That’s Danger! A play on work place safety
will be here Tuesday, April 18th, for jr. high
students in the Drama Theatre.
 9-1 and 9-4 with grade 8s for block 2 from 10:25 -
11:25 a.m.
 9-2 and 9-3 with the grade 7s for block 3 from
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
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18. Sr. High
Announcements

19. We are on a WEEK A

20. DO YOU HAVE THE COURSES YOU
NEED?
• With registration this week, please make sure you are taking
the courses you need to proceed to the post-secondary
route you are planning
• See Ms Wegner if you are not sure what you need for
apprenticeship, college, university or the world of work.
• Reminder, your myBlueprint account is also a very valuable
resource to outline this information
We are on a WEEK A

21. Guaranteed Residence Deadline
Apply for residence.
First year students who apply by April 30, 2017 are
guaranteed a spot. Learn more and apply at
uab.ca/residence.
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22. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY COURSE
SELECTION
• A number of post-secondary schools are now
allowing first year students to register for classes.
• Check your portal to see if this applies to you
• If you don’t know what courses you are required to
take first year, see Ms Wegner for help
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23. OFF-CAMPUS EVALUATIONS
Work experience evaluations are being distributed
this week, either to students or to your employers
directly.
Check with Ms Wegner if you have not seen your
evaluation by the end of the week.
RAP students, some of you are probably due for
evaluations, please hand in time sheets so these can
be completed.
We are on a WEEK A

24. RAP STUDENTS
If you have not already done so, please set up your
AIT account through Tradesecrets.
You need this set up in order to register for your
technical training.
This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
If you do not know how to do this, see Ms Wegner
We are on a WEEK A

25. • Cooperative Youth Leadership Program 2017 is now
accepting registrations
• Graduate – June 30 – July 6
• Pre-Teen – June 30 – July 6
• Teen A – July 6 – 12
• Youth – July 12 – 18
• Teen B – July 18 - 24
• Pembina West Coop can sponsor attendance to this
camp.
• For more information or to register online
www.acca.coop
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26. • 21 students have expressed interest; only a few spaces
remaining.
• The HCA program filled in 2016-2017
• Interested, need more information?
- Contact your school principal(s) or counselor ASAP.
• You need:
1. ELA 10-1 or 20-2 2. Clear criminal record
3. Up to date immunization
• Great option for current gr. 12’s (no older than 19 as of Sept.
1/2017)
Health Care Aide 2017-2018
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