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Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015
Student Bulletin
This Week’s First Aid Attendant is:
Day 1
Christina Manning
Alternate is:
Parker Strand
(Ms. Smith)
TIME LINE
Attention Grade 12’s Mr. Morton
Anyone interested in bringing a guest to the Dry Grad event, please pick up an application form now in the office. Please read the instructions
carefully. All applications are due to the office by Monday May 4th.
INTERESTED IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA? Ms. Ellis
The University of Alberta is hosting Registration 101 Workshops for Grade 12 students in Vancouver on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Four Seasons
Hotel (791 West Georgia Street). During these sessions, UAlberta advisors will help students determine which classes to take in their first year, how
to design their schedule, and how to register using Bear Tracks. Please apply to ATTEND the University of Alberta for Fall 2015 to RSVP online
at ualberta.ca/reg101 in order to reserve a seat in the workshop!
ALL GRADES: Ms. Deitch
Reminder that all volunteer hours due to Ms. Deitch, Room 218 no later than 3pm April 30th.
FYI: Ms. Deitch
The following studnts must hand in all their paperwork for Graduation Transitions by Friday, 9am if they wish to have an Exit Interview (mandatory
for graduation) Room 219.
Somayeh Akbari, David Aqiatsuk, Ahmed Bouazza, Jacky Cai, Erik McDonald, Jaemin Kim, Wesley Tinevez, Morgan Thistle.
GRADE 12 STUDENTS Mr. Morton
Reminder that all grade 12 students will be attending the grade 12 assembly on Friday April 24th during period 1 in Gym1. Grade 12 students will
be voting on their choice for valedictorian. This will likely take the entire block. Grade 12 students are asked to bring a pen or pencil to the Gym.
LOOKING TO RELIEVE A BIT OF STRESS? Mr. Rolph
Leadership is hosting a series of activities and events to help. Join us in the lower commons between April 28 and April 30th for each of the following
stress relieving activities.
1. As part of Mental Wellness Week, head to the lower commons at lunch on April 28 with your buddies and step inside the laughter box! Make
each other chuckle and we`ll snap your picture!
2. As part of Mental Wellness Week, we`re having a Puppy Party on April 29! Come to the lower commons at spend your lunch hour with some of
the most adorable dogs you`ve ever seen.
3. As part of Mental Wellness Week, come down to the lower commons on April 30 at lunch for Laughter Yoga! Discover some relaxing and rather
interesting ways of meditation that won`t leave you sore the next morning.
GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTS - SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES: Ms. Manning
All grade 10 and 11 students should come to the Career Centre ASAP to talk about summer work experience opportunities. Below is just short list of
some of the experience available.
SFU Summer Camps
Recreation, Sports, Art, Computers, Outdoors, Aquatic, ELL, Mini University, Glee – Deadline is April 24
UBC Geering UP!
MasterMind Leadership Program and/or Science, Engineering & Technology Camps for Children
City of Burnaby Parks and Recreation
Camps at various locations – Sports, Arts, Recreation, Playgrounds, etc
SFU Aquatics
Volunteers needed to assist with swimming lessons for various ages – volunteers must have AWSI Certification – great experience for a student who
wants to gain employment in aquatics.
Place Des Arts
Summer Art Camps with kids of all ages –Burquitlam area
ArtSpace
Summer Art Camps with kids of all ages – North Burnaby area
Burnaby School District Summer International Students Mentorship Program
seeking volunteers to mentor new international students – program runs from July 6 - August 14 here at Burnaby Mountain -for students interested
in supporting ELL students
Belcarra Regional Park Beachkeeper
Summer Program for students interested in marine sciences – involves scientific data collection and public education – weekends throughout the
summer – 16 years of age
Pedalheads Summer Junior Instructor
bike camps in Burnaby and Coquitlam
Retail
some examples include:Staples, Urban Planet, Sport Chek, Shoppers Drug Mart, Bluenotes, Ikea.
Doggie Day Care
open 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday
SPCA Burnaby
Seniors Care Home
if you are thinking of a career in medicine this is highly recommended
Crabtree Corner
YWCA facility in Vancouver that houses a range of programs and services under one roof to help marginalized women and families living in
Vancouver's Downtown Eastside feel safer and less isolated, be healthier and more empowered to make positive choices - shifts available Monday
– Friday – students go in groups of 2
Computer Refurbishing
Computers for Schools and FreeGeek – Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
Amnesty International
various positions
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SCHOOL GOALS:
GOAL #1 Literacy: to improve students’ reading for comprehension with a focus on finding the main ideas and note-making at the
Grade 8 and 9 levels.
GOAL #2 Healthy Living: to increase student awareness, understanding, and practice of healthy living.
Apr 22-24
TERRY FOX RUN 2015
Thank you to all the students and teachers that participated in this year's Terry Fox Run. It was a great turn out and such fantastic weather! Below is
a list of the fastest runners in each grade. Congratulations to these 10 runners:
Terry Fox Run 2015 Fastest Male and Female Runners
Grade 8
Grade 10
Grade 12
Boy _Niko Nikov
Time 11:25
Boy _Mehaar T.
Time _12:01
Boy _Matt Klein
Time _11:46
Girl _Nicole Liang
Time _16:11
Girl _Christine Mg
Time_14:50
Girl _Sarah Harjowasito Time _12:27
Grade 9
Grade 11
Boy _Zachary Zhao Time _11:30
Boy _Griffin Phennigor Time _11:54
Girl _Emily Lukas
Time _13:02
Girl Natasha Carson Time _14:58
Sun Run Mr. Ryan
Congratulations to the 100 participants from our team who took part in the Sun Run. Our team finished 6th overall out of 100 teams. Grade 8
student, Ryan Robert, set a new school record finishing in 39:16.
VOLUNTEERS Ms. Manning
Volunteers wanted for the Great Salmon Send Off at Stoney Creek Elementary on Saturday May 9.
This is an awesome community event with lots of hands on activities. Volunteers needed for various positions. (Can count towards Service Hours or
Work Experience Hours) Come to the Career Centre for more info and to sign up.
HOPING TO GET A SERVICE AWARD THIS YEAR? Ms. Manning
Need a few more service hours before the April 30 deadline?
Come to the Career Centre to sign up for local volunteer opportunities at Forest Grove Elementary and Stoney Creek Elementary.
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS FOR GRAD SLIDESHOW Ms. O’Reilly
Grads of 2015! Do you have any school related photos from grade eight to now that bring back lots of memories? Send in all your photos
to [email protected] to be featured in a slideshow at the Grad Dinner & Dance. Last day to send in photos is May 8th.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Ms. Rudolp
In a little while, just a little while, Once Upon a Mattress will come to the Michael J Fox theatre between April 22-24th.
Get your tickets soon! We are selling them outside the drama room at lunch.
Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for adults.
Matinee tickets for the 22nd are only $10; if you want to go, pick up a form at the table to get them signed by your teachers.
MUSIC THERAPY AT BYRNE CREEK SECONDARY Mr. Chin
Please check this site out if you are interested in the Social Diversity for Children Foundation and Music Therapy at Byrne Creek Secondary
http://www.socialdiversity.org/
STUDENT SERVICES Ms. Ellis
Are you looking for SERVICE HOURS to promote your resume or applications? The Student Services Department is looking for volunteers. Please
contact Ms. Ellis at [email protected] or come to the center and let Ms. Ellis know when the best time for you to volunteer is.
ABORIGINAL HOMEWORK HELP! Ms. Corewyn
Need help with your homework? Having trouble with a course? Come get help with your school work at lunch time, Monday – Friday in the Career
Centre.
Grade 12s/Grad Ceremonies
Could the following students please see Ms. Mindlin in Room 208 at lunch today to order your gowns for the graduation ceremony.
Somayeh Akbari
Jackson Barrett
Cameron Binotto
Ahmed Bouazza
Jacky Cai
Rui Chai
Giuliana Contesini
Liam Coutts-Hardcastle
Gino Croaker
Dominic Cruz
Camila Demetrio Diaz
Qinheng Duan
Johnathan Ellen
Keeshana Emmanuel
Paul Ferronato
Austin Finch
Cynthia He
Yunqi He
Bryce Hiemstra
Amit, Rostum
Amy, Kristin
Ancog, Shonalee
Bernabe, Allison
Blackburn, Ashon
Bruns, Declan
Cai, Jacky
Chan, Aaron
Chen, Jim
Cowan, Jarrod
De Nardin, Lorenzo
Desmarais, Rachel
Edwards, Kyle
Elsayed, Derrick
Ertugrul, Ece Cansu
Filomarino, Christopher
Fraser-Maraun, Daniel
Han, Anna
Herr, Rudy
Hiemstra, Bryce
Horsfield, Michael
Im, Somi
James, Daniel
Karim, Jack
Khan, Azeez
Kim, Chan Cil
Kim, Jaemin
Kim, Minseok
Klein, Matthew
Klym, Shakina
Kopal, Jordan
Kuramoto, Misaki
Kwan, Cheyenne
Kwok, Benedict
Lan, Jieyi
Lau, Wai Ho
Lawrence, Lionel
Leathley, Kinsey
Lee, Peter
Li, Shuaicun
Lien, Leon
Liu, Rita
Llamas, Scharlyn
Lofiego Perez, Bruno
Losorata, Jezelle
Ma, Devin
Malagon, Danilo
Male, Peter
Manny, Ian
Marabee, Maida
Marsh, Nathan
Martin, Lene
McArthur, Halie
McArthur, Halie
McCarthy, Michael
McGaughey, Kalib
Michielin, Tyson
Mniszak, Tomasz
Nam, Kyungphil
Nekouei, Nick
Nicolas, Justin
Oostenbrink, Benjamin
Oropel, Vincent Kyle
Park, Daniel
Parnell, Mathieau
Pavey, Josiah
Podzimek, Emma
Polok, Niklas
Rabehl, Kai
Racanelli, Steven
Relox, Lindro Jr
Reyes, Julieth
Romero Diaz, Fernando
Nicolas
Sanchez Bolland, Luis Miguel
Sanford, Natasha
Shapira, Alisa
Smith, Brendan
Song, Harry
Song, Kiwon
Sturm, Caitlynn
Sung, Minki
Svetic-Pupo, Tyler
Sweet, Nicole
Ta, James
Tahir, Arshad
Tahsin, Sumaysa
Thistle, Morgan
Wai, Ki
Walczak, Cyprian
Wang, Chun Bo
Wang, Jiacheng
Wong, Andrew
Wu, Si Jia
Xie, Tian Ge
Yaghoubi-Hargalan, Mahta
Yeung, Elizabeth
Yoon, Alan
Zhang, Yi
Zhong, Ding
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SCHOOL GOALS:
GOAL #1 Literacy: to improve students’ reading for comprehension with a focus on finding the main ideas and note-making at the
Grade 8 and 9 levels.
GOAL #2
Healthy Living: to increase student awareness, understanding, and practice of healthy living.