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Principal: Mr. W. Kirschner Vice Principals: Mrs. M. Mattes, Mr. P. Persad PAC Chair: Mrs. Julie Reimer Website: http://skss.sd73.bc.ca NEWSLETTER: January 2019 Principal’s Message… Welcome back to a new year and I hope that everyone had a relaxing break and are ready for our stretch run to finish semester 1! As we start the month of January we are working at a brisk pace to put closure to all of our semester one classes and the work still necessary to complete. Students and parents are reminded to keep in touch with your son/daughter's teachers to ensure that all work and tests are completed in a timely manner. Our January calendar will have the last day of regular scheduled classes on January 18th. Double blocks of AA and BB will commence on January 21st and double blocks of CC and DD on the 22nd. This will be followed by our "project completion days" on January 23rd and the 24th with our semester turn around day on January 25th. Students are able to attend SKSS on the project completion days to complete any missing tasks, projects or tests that are required for final semester 1 grades. January 25th is a semester change over day and teachers will use this day to prepare for the start of semester 2 which is scheduled for Monday, January 28th. Students who are writing any provincial exams or the numeracy assessment are reminded to confirm dates and times for their specific exams- this can be done with their individual teacher or by looking on our SKSS website. My January 2019 “Titans” call-out is for all of our students who continue to use their education as a platform to better our community throughout Kamloops. Of note were our students who were directly involved with the SKSS Food Bank Drive in December as well as the Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women commemoration. Your collective commitment and participation is a true reflection of a Titan and all of the positive values that we stand for on our amazing campus. I know I speak on behalf of our entire staff and community when I say how proud we are of you and your efforts :) A friendly reminder to our parents that our next PAC meeting is on January 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm in our library. All interested parents are invited to attend these meetings to be a part of our collective planning which further supports all of our students, staff and extra-curricular programs on our campus. Sincerely, Mr. W Kirschner- Principal École Secondaire South Kamloops Secondary School Important Dates January 7 ................................................. School Re-opens January 21-22 ............................................. Double Blocks January 23 ............. Numeracy Assessment (Grades 10-12) January 23-24 ...... Project Completion Days/Term 2 Ends January 24-25 ......................................Government Exams January 28 ... Semester 2/Term 3 Begins/4W5/6W4 Starts February 7 .......................................... Report Cards issued February 8 ................................... No Classes – Pro D Day February 18 ........................... School Closed - Family Day March 1 ....................................... No Classes – Pro-D Day March 4 .................................... 4W5 Ends/Interims Issued March 5 ............................................................ 4W6 Starts March 14 ..................... Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews March 15 ........................................................... 6W4 Ends March 18-March 22 ...................................... Spring Break March 25 .............................. School Re-opens/6W5 Starts April 1 ........................................... No Classes- Pro-D Day April 5 ............................................. Day of Sucwentwecw April 12 ................................................ Term 3/4W6 Ends April 15 ............................................... Term 4/ 4W7 Starts April 19 .............................. School Closed – Good Friday April 22 .......................... School Closed – Easter Monday April 26 ............................................. Report Cards issued May 10............................................................... 6W5 Ends May 13.............................................................. 6W6 Starts May 17 ........................................ No Classes – Pro-D Day May 20 ................................ School Closed - Victoria Day May 21 ........................................... Interim Reports Issued May 22............................................................... 4W7 Ends May 23.............................................................. 4W8 Starts June 14.....................................................Commencements June 19-20 .................................................. Double Blocks June 20.................................................Last Day of Classes June 21-24 .................................. Project Completion Days June 21-26 ...................................... Numeracy Assessment June 24-25 ...........................................Government Exams June 27........................................................... Report Cards June 28..............................................................Admin Day
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Principal: Mr. W. Kirschner Vice Principals: Mrs. M. Mattes, Mr. P. Persad PAC Chair: Mrs. Julie Reimer Website: http://skss.sd73.bc.ca
NEWSLETTER: January 2019
Principal’s Message… Welcome back to a new year and I hope that everyone had a relaxing break and are ready for our stretch run to finish semester 1! As we start the month of January we are working at a brisk pace to put closure to all of our semester one classes and the work still necessary to complete. Students and parents are reminded to keep in touch with your son/daughter's teachers to
ensure that all work and tests are completed in a timely manner.
Our January calendar will have the last day of regular scheduled classes on January 18th. Double blocks of AA and BB will commence on January 21st and double blocks of CC and DD on the 22nd. This will be followed by our "project completion days" on January 23rd and the 24th with our semester turn around day on January 25th. Students are able to attend SKSS on the project completion days to complete any missing tasks, projects or tests that are required for final semester 1 grades. January 25th is a semester change over day and teachers will use this day to prepare for the start of semester 2 which is scheduled for Monday, January 28th.
Students who are writing any provincial exams or the numeracy assessment are reminded to confirm dates and times for their specific exams- this can be done with their individual teacher or by looking on our SKSS website.
My January 2019 “Titans” call-out is for all of our students who continue to use their education as a platform to better our community throughout Kamloops. Of note were our students who were directly involved with the SKSS Food Bank Drive in December as well as the Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women commemoration. Your collective commitment and participation is a true reflection of a Titan and all of the positive values that we stand for on our amazing campus. I know I speak on behalf of our entire staff and community when I say how proud we are of you and your efforts :)
A friendly reminder to our parents that our next PAC meeting is on January 24, 2019 at 7:00 pm in our library. All interested parents are invited to attend these meetings to be a part of our collective planning which further supports all of our students, staff and extra-curricular programs on our campus.
Sincerely, Mr. W Kirschner- Principal
École Secondaire South Kamloops Secondary School
Important Dates
January 7 ................................................. School Re-opens January 21-22 ............................................. Double Blocks January 23 .............Numeracy Assessment (Grades 10-12) January 23-24 ...... Project Completion Days/Term 2 Ends January 24-25 ......................................Government Exams January 28 ... Semester 2/Term 3 Begins/4W5/6W4 Starts February 7 .......................................... Report Cards issued February 8 ................................... No Classes – Pro D Day February 18 ...........................School Closed - Family Day March 1 ....................................... No Classes – Pro-D Day March 4 .................................... 4W5 Ends/Interims Issued March 5 ............................................................ 4W6 Starts March 14 ..................... Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews March 15 ........................................................... 6W4 Ends March 18-March 22 ...................................... Spring Break March 25 .............................. School Re-opens/6W5 Starts April 1 ...........................................No Classes- Pro-D Day April 5 ............................................. Day of Sucwentwecw April 12 ................................................Term 3/4W6 Ends April 15 ...............................................Term 4/ 4W7 Starts April 19 ..............................School Closed – Good Friday April 22 .......................... School Closed – Easter Monday April 26 ............................................. Report Cards issued May 10............................................................... 6W5 Ends May 13.............................................................. 6W6 Starts May 17 ........................................ No Classes – Pro-D Day May 20 ................................ School Closed - Victoria Day May 21 ........................................... Interim Reports Issued May 22............................................................... 4W7 Ends May 23.............................................................. 4W8 Starts June 14.....................................................Commencements June 19-20 .................................................. Double Blocks June 20.................................................Last Day of Classes June 21-24 .................................. Project Completion Days June 21-26 ......................................Numeracy Assessment June 24-25 ...........................................Government Exams June 27........................................................... Report Cards June 28..............................................................Admin Day
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SKSS PAC
SKSS PAC
The next PAC meeting will be held on Thursday, January 24th at 7 pm in the
school Library. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings.
To contact PAC by email: [email protected]
QUEBEC EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Are you a grade 9 or 10 French immersion student interested in participating in next year's Québec exchange program? There will be a meeting in Mr. Laprade's room (220) on Friday, January 18 at 1pm for students interested in participating.
SPRING BREAK 2020
Interested in a safe travel opportunity? Join Mrs. Yamaoka for an EF tour for Spring Break 2020! Please contact Mrs. Yamaoka for more details at: [email protected]
Tour Details & Tour Quote: Costa Rica a Touch of the Tropics - www.eftours.ca/2145759pp
COLLECTIVE CREATIVE SHOWCASE
TNT NEWS
DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING! Applications for Youth Train in Trades for 2019/20 at TRU are due to Ms. Gillis February 1st.
The Youth Train In Trades (YTIT) program allows high school students to take technical training that gives them dual credit for high school courses and apprenticeship or industry training programs. This is an innovative
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partnership between TRU and School District No. 73. As early as grade 10, students can apply to pursue an apprenticeship career path to obtain the first level of technical training in a particular trade in their grade 12 year. Each YTIT program is tuition free. (Note: Please see the current Youth Train In Trades application for details as some fees apply).
Who attends: Students in their grade 12 year Facilitator: Trades and Transitions Coordinator Date: Semesters and start dates vary Location: TRU or NorKam Trades Centre for the Millwright program Fee: Ancillary fees range from $1,800 - $2,400 (depends on the length of the program and tools required). Application due date: February 22, 2019 (to the District -- February 1st to Ms. Gillis in Counselling) in your grade 10 or 11 year. Grade 10 Application for 2020/21: https://www.sd73.bc.ca/en/schools-programs/resources/Trades_and_Transitions/Youth-Train-in-Trades-Application-2019-2020-Gr-10.pdf Grade 11 Application for 2019/20: https://www.sd73.bc.ca/en/schools-programs/resources/Trades_and_Transitions/Youth-Train-in-Trades-Application-2019-2020-Gr-11.pdf
Applications for the NorKam Sampler for 2019/20 (for students in grades 10, 11, and 12) are due to Ms. Gillis February 1st. These dual credit programs are designed to offer students a hands-on opportunity in gaining basic understanding in construction trades.
The approach supports safe workplace practices, student skill development and encourages design, planning, production and evaluation of various sampler techniques and projects. The samplers provide students with tangible skills and assist their understanding of the trades as a profession. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation for trades that are in their everyday lives.
The Samplers are a one semester program (16 credits) offered in the Fall and/or Spring at the Trades and Technology Centre at the NorKam Secondary School Campus. All students from School District No.73 are eligible for the program. Students outside of NorKam’s catchment area will return to their home school at the end of the one semester program.
Who attends: All district students in grades 10, 11 and 12 Date: Semester 1 or Semester 2 Location: NorKam Trades Centre Fee: TRU Registration fee $29.25 Application due date: February 21, 2019 (to the School District – (February 1st to Ms. Gillis in Counselling) Application: https://www.sd73.bc.ca/en/schools-programs/resources/Trades_and_Transitions/Full-Application-2019-2020.pdf (Please print one sided. Do not double side application)
For more information please contact Ms. Gillis at the school. All application forms are available from Ms. Gillis at the Counselling office.
RCMP Youth Academy Applications DUE NOW! This program is designed for the participation of 26 high school students aged 16 to 18 years who are interested in police work or law enforcement as a possible future career. The RCMP Youth Academy will be held in Kamloops during spring break. The students who attend the Academy experience a variety of activities that a police cadet would experience but in an abridged format. This program is designed to place students in an RCMP Training Academy environment similar to depot. Meals, lodging and the track suit uniform will be supplied.
Who attends: All district students in grades 10, 11 and 12 can apply although preference will be given to grade 12 students. Date: Spring break Location: Brocklhurst Middle School Fee: $300 for School District No. 73 students and $500 for out of district applicants. Application due date: December 12, 2018 (but will be accepted until January 15, 2019)
Special requirements:
* Selection is made in conjunction with a criminal record check and a fitness test.
Application: https://www.sd73.bc.ca/en/schools-programs/resources/Trades_and_Transitions/Full-RCMP-Youth-Academy-Application-2018-2019.pdf
ENCOUNTERS WITH CANADA
Encounters With Canada is a unique opportunity for Canadian teens to meet other young people from across the country. Spend an adventure-filled week in your nation’s capital! Check out future career options, discover your country, share your hopes and dreams. For 36 years, EWC has delivered a rich and varied, bilingual program. To date, more than 112,000 youth have lived the EWC experience; now it’s your turn! The $750 fee covers airfare from Kamloops, accommodations, meals, and most activities. SKSS is allotted three spaces per school year (usually allocated in May). However, many "over-quota" spots become available throughout the year, often discounted, so advise your student to listen for announcements or check the bulletin board outside Counselling. Currently, discounted spots are available in Sports and Fitness Week (January 27th), Medicine and Health (February 3rd - boys spots' only), and Tech and Food (February 10th). Please see Ms. Gillis for more information and for the registration code.
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SKSS ART CALENDAR
Calendars and postcards are available for purchase at the Kamloops Art Gallery Store, Art
We Are, Kamloops Museum & Archives or South
Kamloops Secondary School.
EXAMS IN JANUARY
EXAMS IN JANUARY
January 23: Numeracy Assessment (two
sessions) Please Note: Lists of those students who
are writing this exam is posted outside the office.
January 24: English 12 (9-12:00 am)
January 25: FRAL 12 (1:00-4:00 pm)
YEARBOOK The final day to purchase yearbooks is January 18th. Please pay by cash, debit or cheque (made out to South Kamloops Secondary School) in the office. Books cost $43. If you miss the deadline, you can join the waitlist by filling out a short form at: bit.ly/2019ybwaitlist Thank you for supporting the Yearbook! program!
GRAD
Friday, June 14th, 2019 Commencements
Grad Photo Sessions: February 5-6 Retakes
The Grad Newsletter is on the school website; Visit the website at www.skss.sd73.bc.ca and click on the “Graduation News and Info” folder. Students can also see the Grad Bulletin Board outside the Library for more info. If you are a Grad who isn’t registered in regular classes at the school (i.e. attending ACEIT programs)
please contact the school with your e-mail address so we can forward information to you. Mrs. Mattes (Vice Principal) is the school contact for Grad although the Dry Grad Parent Committee is responsible for Dry Grad and the Prom.
Grad photo proofs are here and in the office ready to be picked up. Please return your order form with payment back to the office by Wednesday, January 23rd.
There were many requests for a second Grad Clothing order in response to the email sent earlier this week and we are happy to say that we ARE able to place a second order for 2019 SKSS Grad Clothing!
Orders will be taken via the online store only. Please open the following link to place your order by February 15th.
https://skssgrad2019spring.itemorder.com/
Please note: This will be your final opportunity to purchase 2019 Grad Clothing.
DRY GRAD/PROM
The date of 2019 Dry Grad is Saturday, June 15th, 2019
The Dry Grad Parent Email is:
If you are interested in getting updates, please contact the email above to be added to the list.
BOARD NOTES
From the Board Meeting of: December 17th, 2018
Here is the link to the digital copy.
https://conta.cc/2Eyt0L2
