Sa-Hali Secondary School Newsletter
255 Arrowstone Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 1P8
Phone: 250-374-0861 Fax: 250-377-7759
Principal: Mr. C. Birk
Vice Principal: Mr. P. Persad
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www.sahali.sd73.bc.ca
FEBRUARY 2015
Mission Statement
Sa-Hali Secondary School is committed to providing a safe, caring, inclusive
environment that promotes students’ intellectual, physical and social development.
Our school community encourages its members to be lifelong learners who are
engaged and empowered citizens in our changing local and global communities.
Greetings from
Mr. Birk, Principal
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Important Dates In February:
Feb. 2nd to Feb. 5th – Gov't Exams
Feb. 4th & Feb. 5th – Double Block Days
Feb. 6th – Project Completion Day & end of Term 2
Feb. 9th – Family Day - No School
Feb. 10th – Semester 2 (Day 3) & Grade 8 Transition
Feb. 20th – Professional Development - No School
Feb. 24th – Report Card Distribution
To the students, parents, staff, community, alumni, and friends of Sa-Hali Secondary…
Semester 1 has come to a close, and the school year is half-way done. Judging by the longer days, warmer temperatures,
and melting snow, I am thinking that in a few short weeks, we will be back on the golf courses and grills before we know it.
What does that groundhog know anyway?
Currently, the entire province is undergoing a revamp of the student information management system used by high
schools. Due to the changeover, the entire system will be down for a few days beginning on the 5th of February. As a
result, Semester One Report cards will be delayed--students will be receiving their Semester One Report cards on
February 24th. Should you have any questions about your student’s progress, please feel free to contact counselors at
the school or email the specific teachers for your student at [email protected] (ie. Mr. Joe Public would be
[email protected]).
Although it is only February, it is the time of year when we begin planning for next year: in the next few weeks, students
will be selecting their courses for 2015-16. It is imperative that students choose their classes wisely, and keep their
graduation plans at the forefront of their selections. As we have found this year, it has been increasingly difficult to move
students from class to class once students have made their selections, so please choose carefully! Should you have any
questions about courses or programs, please make sure that you are in contact with the Sa-Hali Counseling Department
so that you can discuss choices with your student’s counselor.
Graduation is only a few short months away for our Grade 12s. Although this is a very exciting time of year, it is vital that
our graduating class remain focused on their studies, as well as ensuring that they have satisfied all of their graduation
requirements. Graduates must have passed, or be passing, the minimum number of courses required to graduate at the
Semester Two, Term Three Report Card in May in order to take part in graduation ceremonies at the beginning of June. If
there were courses that a student had not passed or completed in Semester One, they need to be in contact with their
counselor as soon as possible. Students who are not passing the required courses will be put under academic review in
order to determine whether they may participate in the commencement and banquet activities. The moral of the story is:
let’s make sure our Grads are passing their courses for graduation.
We wish our students another successful semester!!
Cale Birk
Proud Principal, Sa-Hali Secondary School
ATHLETIC NEWS
Sports are in full swing at Sa-Hali. Game and practice schedules can be found at the following website:
http://sahaliathletics.weebly.com/schedules.html. Come out and support your teams!
Winter Coaching Staff
Drop-In Badminton
Grade 8 Boys Basketball: Mr. Arjun Dhaliwal
Grade 8 Girls Basketball: Jaida Wallat & Sarah Hall
Junior Boys Basketball: Mr. Dylan Legebokow & Mr. Ben Phillips
Junior Girls Basketball: Mr. Alf Konrad
Senior Boys Basketball: Mr. Dean Magierowski
Senior Girls Basketball: Mr. Vosper
Open to all students and staff.
Beginners are welcome!
Sundays from 2-4pm in the Gym
Badminton Season begins in March!
Check the Gym Schedule for dates.
Basketball News!
Fulton Cup Results:
The senior girls placed third defeating Westsyde in their final game of the tournament. Maia Wallace was a tournament
all star and also received a bursary. The senior boys placed fifth and Keegan Marchand received a bursary. The junior
girls defeated Norkam to place third. Kara Brink was a tournament all star and Kayla Rosette was awarded a Red Devil's
Camp entry. The junior boys placed 3rd beating Westsyde in their final game. Tyler Whitney was a tournament all star
and Jacob Branch was awarded a Red Devil's Camp entry.
Senior Boys Basketball:
The Senior Boys basketball team placed second in the Elmer Froese Memorial Tournament January 23/24. Kaylan
Phillips and Dima Pokhylov earned tournament all-star status.
Senior Girls Basketball:
The Senior Girls basketball team won their home tournament on January 9/10. Tournament all stars were Amy Dahl,
Maia Wallace, and Kassidy Poeschek.
Junior Girls Basketball:
The junior girls won the Westsyde tournament on January 9/10 defeating Westsyde in the final.
Intramurals:
Dodgeball champions were:
Junior Division - Global Gym Purple
Cobras: Nathan Erickson, Tyson Smith,
Luis Cojuangco, Govah Tajeddini, Issak
Cook, Jalen Nunn, Ty McCall, Will Alberts,
and Liam Rose. Senior Division - Albert
Has Game: Albert Park, Brix Rodriquez,
Cole Ferguson, Brett Friesen, Erik Olson,
Carter Laird, and Brennan Williams.
Three Point Basketball Contest:
Overall Champion - Albert Park
Senior Champ - Dima Pokhylov
Junior Champ - Albert Park
COMMUNITY and GENERAL NEWS
ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY
Regular attendance and punctuality are important factors in school success. Parents/Guardians are asked to phone the
school 250-374-0861 if their son or daughter is going to be absent. A note from home is also requested if a student is
going to sign out early or be late for class. Please have your son/daughter report to the office for any EXCUSED lates.
STUDENT FEES
Semester 1 and 2 Student Fees have been sent home. Students can pay at the main office and pick up their Student ID
cards. If you have any questions, please call the school at 250-374-0861.
VISITORS/TRESPASSING
During the school day, the school grounds are out of bounds to everyone except Sa-Hali Secondary students, their
parents or guardians, Board of Education employees or people having business with the administration or staff. All
visitors must report to the office to sign in. Friends are NOT permitted to attend class.
BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Big Brothers and Sisters of Kamloops has an "In School Mentoring" program that provides girls and boys in grades K - 7
with a role model and a friend. Mentors meet their students and engage in activities such as board games, crafts, or
playing on the playground. The program requires a volunteer, in grade 10 or higher, to meet weekly with the student for
one hour. If you are a student in grades 10, 11, or 12 who likes helping others, and has demonstrated good relationship
and work habits at school, please consider this opportunity and pick up an application form from the Counselling Office.
ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA OPPORTUNITY - 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Students presently in grades 9, 10 and 11 can apply to attend Encounters with Canada in Ottawa next year. For one
week, the students will have an amazing time working with other students from across Canada engaging in conversations
and activities based on exciting topics. Total cost for the week is $675.00. Please check out the Encounters website at
www.ewc-rdc.ca.
RED CROSS BULLYING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Congratulations to our Grade 11 students who have just completed their Red Cross Bullying Prevention Training
Program. These students, along with our Grade 12's who were trained last year, can now teach this curriculum to our
Grade 8's. Special thanks to Megaila Rose for mentoring our new leaders.
Grade 11's - Megan Baker, Mackenzie Barber, Sabrina Bepple, Shae Buchan, Makenna Cleveland, Jenna Hardy, Taylor
Heichert, Erika Hoshowski, Rya Jaswal, Kelly Johnson, Jasmin Jhaj, Sarah Woyken, and Leah De Zeeuw.
Grade 12's - Rachelle Duckworth, Jordan Ferguson, Rachel Frymire, Jasmit Kang, Jade King, Keegan Lawrence, Kole
Lawrence, Tyler Lowrey, Robyn MacDonald, Elsa Poppleton, Megaila Rose, and Maia Wallace.
GRADE 9 IMMUNIZATION FORMS
GRADE 9 IMMUNIZATION forms are now due. Please return the completed forms to the main office as soon as
possible.
VOLUNTEER FOR GUATEMALA 2016!
Next year, a group of Grade 11 and 12 students from Sa-Hali Secondary will travel to Guatemala to volunteer during
Spring Break. Students who are interested in participating can attend an information meeting at lunch time on February
17th, 2015. A week later, there will be an evening meeting for students to bring their parents to hear more details about
this experience. Please e-mail Mrs. Simpson if you want more information prior to the meetings at [email protected]
WATERLOO MATH CONTEST
The Waterloo Math Contest: February 25th, 2015. Available during your math class or at lunch in Room E-1. Different
contest for each grade. Lots of prizes for top scores and for participants. See Mr. Robertson for more details.
STUDENT SERVICES
Attention Students and Parents/Guardians:
COUNSELLORS
Mrs. J. Simpson
Grade 8 -12 (A-K)
Mrs. C. Keltie
Grade 8-12 (L-Z)
Mr. R. Doherty
International
Students
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 3:30pm
The BC Society for Kids' Mental Health offers support and tools for parents concerning many issues.
You can visit their website at www.forcesociety.com. If you check out the "In the Know" tab, you will
find a link to archived live monthly education sessions that provide a topic expert discussing issues
related to children and teens. Some of these topics include suicide prevention, anxiety, video gaming,
traumatic stress, OCD, sleep, wellness, self harm, ADHD, bullying, and drug use.
Rotary Service and Leadership Award
Congratulations to Robyn MacDonald, who has received a Rotary Service and Leadership Award from
the Daybreak Rotary Club. This award is given to a student who has made a positive difference in lives
of others, has demonstrated significant school leadership, and has maintained an above average
academic standing. Well done, Robyn!
Managing Anxiety Through Yoga
Giving students tools to manage stress and anxiety has become more important over the past few
years. Life-long skills such as learning to use deep breathing and basic exercises to calm the body and
mind are helpful as students face life's challenges.
Last year, with the help of our school's Parent Advisory Council, and a Community Link grant, we were
able to offer basic yoga and deep breathing instruction to every Grade 9 and 10 PE class.
Building on this success, this year we're including yoga in our Grade 8 classes. Each Grade 8 student
will have five yoga classes with Charlie Bruce as part of their PE curriculum. To hear more about this
project, visit the link to hear the CBC radio interview with Shelley Joyce.
http://www.cbc.ca/kamloops/mt/2015/01/06/kamloops-students-shavassana-for-stress/
Counselling Reminders for Students and Parents
Grade 12's - Planning 10 is a requirement for graduation. If you are in Grade 12
and have not completed Planning 10, please see your counsellor immediately to
get support for getting this work done.
Sa-Hali Secondary PAC
Co-Chairs
Gwen Leahy [email protected]
Joan Brickwood [email protected]
SPC
Tinia Hesketh [email protected]
Nikki Walker [email protected]
Camilla Dahl: [email protected]
Scholarships - All Grade 12 students (and their parents) are invited to sign up
to receive scholarship updates by phone or e-mail. If you are not currently
getting these updates, please contact Mrs. Simpson to get registered
([email protected]). The scholarship information on our school website is
currently being updated and should be ready and accurate by mid-February.
Academic Intervention
At Sa-Hali Secondary we believe failure is not an option for our students, so we
are committed to taking steps to ensure that students receive all the support
necessary for their success in all classes.
Academic Intervention (AI) is a directed-attendance program for students who are not succeeding in the classroom setting and require
additional time and/or support to complete course related work. After first accessing the available in-school support mechanisms, and
having contacted the parent/guardian, AI involves the classroom teacher referring the student to the AI program, and the student then
being required (by the classroom teacher, with support from Administration) to attend after school sessions until the student is caught
up to the point where they are no longer in danger of failing.
The AI teacher provides support in all academic areas and reports directly to the referring classroom teacher. AI is held on TUESDAY's
and THURSDAY's from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Additional sessions will be scheduled in the weeks prior to each term end, to give students
every opportunity to meet the prescribed learning outcomes for their course.
On a space available basis, students also have the option to voluntarily attend AI sessions for additional support. Parents may request
their student attend, in consultation with the classroom teacher. Lorraine Balogh runs the AI program and can be contacted at
[email protected] or by calling (250) 374 0861.
Clubs at Sa-Hali Secondary
Grassroots Club – Contact Mr. Koppes
GSA – Contact Mr. Koppes
STUDENT LEADERSHIP!
Student Leadership ran 3 projects to wrap up January and finish semester 1. Students organized a "Food 4 Food"
campaign raising money and canned food items for the Kamloops Food Bank. Along with approximately 50 cans of food,
students raised $65 for their cause. Project Coordinator, Diana Delwo for “Food 4 Food”, with help from Trevor Frison
and Morgane Fontaine.
Rebecca Belland and Courtney Chisholm ran another successful Spirit Week in
January. Students could be seen dressing up in their favorite hockey jerseys, as
"totally, tacky tourists" and in their best 80's outfits. During one lunch break,
students challenged a group of teachers to a 5v5 basketball game. It started out
as a close match up before the teachers pulled away and won the game 41-26.
Many thanks to Mr. Vosper, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Litt, Mr. Konrad and Dima Pokylov
(filling in for a teacher) for participating in this game. There were many students in
the stands to cheer the game on.
Robyn Macdonald and Leah de Zeeuw hosted a "Toonie Toss for Breast
Cancer" event on January 28th. The girls collected many amazing donations
from local area businesses.
A HUGE SABRE THANK YOU TO THE
FOLLOWING SPONSORS: La Dolcevita Salon, Oya Japanese Restaurant,
Booster Juice, Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, Red Robin Restaurant, YA Bubble Tea
and Coffee, Sahali Subway, Sahali Tim Hortons, Chapters Book Store, and
Aberdeen Mall. In total, the girls raised $300.45 to donate to the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation.
Pretty amazing for one lunch time event!!
Many teachers have offered their time and expertise to help Leadership students run their events this year. We hope we
have done a good job of finding those individuals after our events to say Thank You. Just in case we missed you, please
accept our appreciate for your support! Without such great staff, our events would not happen!!
TRADES AND TRANSITIONS OPPORTUNITIES
Ace-It Programs at Thompson Rivers University: This allows students to enroll in the first year of a trades program at
TRU while still in their grade 12 year in high school. Students receive dual credit for high school and trades training at
TRU. The best part is that School District 73 will pay the tuition, saving you up to $3250.
Apply now - Applications for grade 10 students are due February 27, 2015
TRU Start Courses: Students can get a head start on their University degree or program by taking Thompson Rivers
University courses and receiving dual credit for them (high school graduation credits as well as University credits). These
courses can be taken on campus or through Open Learning. Students may take a maximum of two first-year university
courses (one each semester) while still in Grade 12. School District 73 will pay the tuition costs
Apply now – deadline for application is February 27, 2015
Heavy Metal Rocks: This program allows students to explore the wide variety of rewarding career choices as heavy
equipment operators in the construction industry. Students will learn the importance of safety training and will receive
mentoring from equipment operators as they learn to operate several different types of heavy equipment. This project is
intended for students who have an interest in the construction industry and/or the operation of heavy equipment.
Apply now for this exciting opportunity – deadline for application is January 30, 2015
For additional information regarding TNT programs, please see Mr. Horvat.
IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION
FOR GRADS 2015
Graduation is
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2:00pm
MacArthur Island Sports and Events Centre
Grad Check List before June 6th:
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Grad Commencement Fees will be $100.00 per student. This will include your cap, gown, v stole, diploma, pictures of the cap toss and
hand shake with the principal.
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All outstanding enhancement fees and/or lost library books must be paid before your graduation fee is accepted at the office. If you are
unsure of what is outstanding, please see Mrs. Imeson in the library and Mrs. Odsen in the office.
Timetable for Graduation:
Friday June 5th at 2:30pm - all Grads to the gym for gown distribution. It will be the grads responsibility to bring their gown, v stole, cap and tag to
MacArthur Island on June 6th.
*Saturday June 6 All Grads report to MacArthur Island Sports and Event Centre at 11:00am.
 11:00am
Rehearsal of grad processional
 12:30pm
Luncheon for Grads and Staff in the Lounge. Toast to the Teachers, Toast to the Grads
 1:30pm
Grads line up for processional
 2:00pm
Ceremony begins
Sahali Secondary School Grad 2015 Parent Committee Members
Tammi Rose - Chair
[email protected]
Monica Makar - Treasurer
[email protected]
Anne Sales - Secretary
[email protected]
PROM & SAFE GRAD:
FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2015
Sally Poppleton - Dinner/Dance Co-Chair
[email protected]
Sandra Kinnaird - Dinner/Dance Co-Chair
[email protected]
Solita Cleveland - Safe Grad Co-Chair
[email protected]
Joy King - Safe Grad Co-Chair
[email protected]
Lisa Cherriman - Fundraising Co-Chair
[email protected]
Lorena Harrison - Fundraising Co-Chair
[email protected]
Sandra Lawrence - Donations Coordinator
[email protected]
PROM & GRAND MARCH
TRU CAMPUS ACTIVITY CENTER
SAFE GRAD
KAMLOOPS CURLING CLUB
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING PROM
AND SAFE GRAD PLEASE GO TO THE
FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
https://sites.google.com/site/sahaligrad2015/
Joanne Takahashi - Communications Coordinator
[email protected]
Kelly Frison - PAC Liaison
Please send general inquiries to [email protected]
Sa-Hali Secondary School Important Dates 2014-2015
February 2
Day 2 & Government Exams
February 3
Day 3 & Government Exams
February 4
Double Block Day & Government Exams (Block 2 in AM & Block 1 in PM)
February 5
Double Block Day & Government Exams (Block 3 in AM & Block 4 in PM)
February 6
Project Completion Day and End of Term 2
February 9
Family Day – No School
February 10
Semester 2 (Day 3 Starting Rotation) Grade 8 Transition
February 20
Professional Development – No School
February 24
Report Card Distribution
March 5
Grade 8 Transition
March 5
Parent/Teacher Interviews – Early Dismissal 12:45pm
March 16 – 27
Spring Break
April 3
Good Friday – No School
April 6
Easter Monday – No School
April 14
Grade 8 Transition
April 20
Professional Development – No School
April 27
Term 3 Begins
May 7
Grade 8 Transition
May 11
Professional Development – No School
May 18
Victoria Day – No School
June 2
Grade 8 Transition
June 6
Grad Commencement Ceremonies-MacArthur Island Sports and Event Center
June 18-25
Government Exam
June 19
Project Completion Day
June 26
Administration Day
June 29/30
Report Card Distribution
Sa-Hali Secondary Bell Schedule 2014-2015
(Please note: Wednesdays)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:25- WARNING BELL
8:25- WARNING BELL
8:25- WARNING BELL
8:25- WARNING BELL
8:25- WARNING BELL
8:30 – PERIOD 1
9:46
8:30 – PERIOD 1
9:46
8:30 – PERIOD 1
9:37
8:30 – PERIOD 1
9:46
9:46 – CLASS CHANGE
9:50
9:46 – CLASS CHANGE
9:50
9:37 – CLASS CHANGE
9:42
9:46 – CLASS CHANGE
9:50
8:30 – PERIOD 1
9:46
9:46 – CLASS CHANGE
9:50
9:50 – PERIOD 2
11:06
9:50 – PERIOD 2
11:06
9:42 – PERIOD 2
10:49
9:50 – PERIOD 2
11:06
9:50 – PERIOD 2
11:06
11:06 – LONG BREAK
11:21
11:06 – LONG BREAK
11:21
10:49 – LONG BREAK
11:04
11:06 – LONG BREAK
11:21
11:06 – LONG BREAK
11:21
11:21 – PERIOD 3
12:37
11:21 – PERIOD 3
12:37
11:04 – PERIOD 3
12:11
11:21 – PERIOD 3
12:37
11:21 – PERIOD 3
12:37
LUNCH
12:37 - 1:23
LUNCH
12:37 - 1:23
LUNCH
12:11 – 12:57
LUNCH
12:37 - 1:23
LUNCH
12:37 - 1:23
1:23 – PERIOD 4
2:55
12:57 – PERIOD 4
2:05
2:10 – CONNECTIONS
2:55
1:23 – PERIOD 4
2:55
1:23 – PERIOD 4
2:55
1:23 – PERIOD 4
2:55
Block Rotations
Please check Twitter and Facebook for Daily Block Rotations
Day 1 Block 1(A), 2(B), 3(C), 4(D)
Day 2 Block 2(B), 3(C), 4(D), 1(A)
Day 3 Block 3(C), 4(D), 1(A), 2(B)
Day 4 Block 4(D), 1(A), 2(B), 3(C)
Sa-Hali Secondary Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm