Please click on the newsletter attachment in Related Information for the latest newsletter from Mr. Chee, as always lots of sharing, updates and important information.
Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and Caregivers
Happy Family Day Weekend! Despite the freezing cold it is my wish that you can take a moment to revel in the warmth and love of family. Sometimes in the busyness of life we forget that our strength comes from those closest to us. Enjoy a meal, go for a walk, complete the household chores, watch a movie or just talk together. There is on old saying, “Appreciate every moment with your family, as all you have will be all you need.”
Don’t forget there are Pro Tips for Attending School
- Attendance is everything. Being on time and being is class everyday is foundation for success. Ever minute counts and is important. Skipping is not an option. Being late is not an option.
- Engage in the work. This means being present with the lesson and the work. Learning is an active endeavor. It takes good effort. It requires attention. Just being in the class is not enough. Passivity does not lead to success.
Graduation 2025
Graduation is coming up at the end of May. After seeing students and Grade 12 students already cutting class and choosing to be late I reminded all the Grads in Connect that they not only have to earned their 100+ credits but they also have to be ‘Students in Good Standing’ in order to qualify to walk the stage. Walking the stage is earned. It is a meaningful act to walk the stage. Grads who choose to skip class, are chronically late, are disrespectful to students and staff and resort to violence will not be permitted to walk the stage even if they have earned their credits. Grads who walk the stage have demonstrated the Pearson Values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy and Accountability. The choice is up to them and I hope they choose well.
Athletics
February 18: Girls Basketball home to SWC: Sr. at 5:30pm and Jr. at 7:30pm
February 19: Wrestling Quad Meet - TBA
February 20: Girls Basketball away at CM: Jr. at 5:30pm and Sr. at 7:30pm Boys Basketball away at WA: Sr. at 5:30pm and Jr. at 7:30pm
February 21 & 22: Sr. Girls at Crescent Tournament, Jr. Girls at BOB Tournament
February 23: First Tech Challenge Robotics at Nelson Mandela – Team Legacy to compete!
Save the Date
February 18: Indigenous Parent Advisory at 6:30 PM - Light Supper Provided
February 26: Pink Shirt Day
February 28: Non-Instructional Day – No School