April 29 Student Bulletin - Burnaby Mountain Secondary School

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Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2015
Student Bulletin
This Week’s First Aid Attendant is:
Day 1
Alexia Feijoo
Alternate is:
Michelle Ko
(Ms. Lee)
GRAD INFO
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.
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.
TIME LINE
FYI: Ms. Deitch
We are seeking students to be Ushers for the BMSS Leaving Ceremony on Friday May 22, Bill Copeland Arena.
If you are interested please see Ms. Deitch in Room 218 in order to sign up.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Ms. Manning
Saturday May 2 – 11am-3pm – Mother’s Day / Breast Cancer Event at Cameron & North Road
Saturday May 9 – 10am – 3pm – Great Salmon Send Off at Stoney Creek Elementary
Saturday May 9 – 9:30 – 3:30 – Community Fun Day at Kensington Fields (Burnaby North)
Sunday May 10 – 10am – 1pm – Mother’s Day Event at Cameron Rec Centre
Friday June 12 – 4pm – 10pm –Community Bike Fair at Forest Grove Elementary
*Come to the Career Centre for more info and to sign up
ATTENTION GRADE 10-12 STUDENTS: Mr. Morton
Any grade 10-12 students interested in joining the District Student Advisory Council for next year, please see Mr. Morton by Friday May 15th.
This is a great student group where students develop leadership skills and represent the school by providing a voice in concert with other
schools in the Burnaby district.
ATTENTION ALL SEAFORTH GRADS...Ms. Manning
We are looking for 50 ex-Seaforth student volunteers for our Sports Day on Friday, May 15th from 8:15 until about 12:00. The students
should meet in the library at 8:15 to be given directions for the day. Lunch is provided. Please see Mrs. Lewis in the PE office to get a consent
form. First 50 to hand in a signed consent form will get to go
DOUGLAS COLLEGE JUMPSTART ORIENTATION Ms. Ellis
Douglas College Jumpstart Orientation 2015 is fast approaching! The event will take place from 5:00pm-8:45pm on May 4 & 5 at the New
Westminster Campus, and May 6 & 7 at the Coquitlam Campus. The evening will include a session on how to select and register for courses, a
Student Panel, and information regarding Financial Aid. For more information and to register, please check out our website.
YOGA...YOGA...YOGA Ms. Demelo
5 classes only $10.00
April 30, May 7,14,21,28
Sign up in PE office
Thursday 3:15-4:15pm
Dance Room
BMSS PRESENTS... Mr. Rolph
A Talent Show! Thursday April 30th, come to our gym for a night of fantastic performances. Advance tickets are on sale in the Upper
Commons for just $5. You can purchase tickets at the door as well for $7. The show starts at 7pm sharp. Don't miss your chance to take in
some of our school's amazing talent.
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.
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.
FYI: Ms. Lewis
Girls looking to KEEP FIT are welcome to work out in the weight room on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3 - 4pm.
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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.
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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.