What's coming up at THS

April 28: Professional Learning Day (School Closed)

April 29: Registration for Black Gold Summer School Opens

May 1: Subway orders due

Junior 3D Printing

Our Junior 3D printing class have been having lots of fun with our new 3D printer! Check out these cool projects!

Badminton

Congratulations to our Senior Badminton team who played well at the Zones on April 19. A huge congratulations to Tyra and Jenna for making the finals on April 26! Check out some pictures from both tournaments!

Senior Foods

Our Senior Foods class have been creating all kinds of new recipes. These Eggs Bennie look so good!

What's up with Grad 2023?

The Grads are currently trying to wrap up their fundraising activities for the year. The grads will have one more BBQ on Thursday, April 27 in front of the school. Students, families and community are welcome.
Grad banquet tickets are on sale now. Grads can see Mrs. Raugust in the office to purchase.
Graduation will take place on Friday, May 26 at the Arctic Spas Recreation Complex.

For questions about Grad, contact either of the teacher coordinators. kim.vansteenis@blackgold.ca or shelley.gramlich@blackgold.ca

Grad 2024

The Grade 11s met this week to kick off their fundraising for next year. They will be looking into a number of fundraising opportunities.
We are looking for a couple of parent volunteers to act as fundraising coordinators.

For questions about Grad, contact either of the teacher coordinators. kim.vansteenis@blackgold.ca or shelley.gramlich@blackgold.ca

Post-Secondary and Career Counselling

Mrs. van Steenis is still encouraging high school students to book counselling appointments in the afternoons. She can help them with the following:

Utilize MyBlueprint
Plan for post-secondary
Apply for college/university
Access scholarships and grants
Apply for student loans

For more information come see her in Room 113 or email kim.vansteenis@blackgold.ca

Summer Work Experience and RAP

Mrs. van Steenis has opened enrollment for summer off campus. This program is open from June-August for High School Students. If you're already working...why not earn credits too? Please see her to sign up and receive your application package. She will be taking names and signing up students until May 31st on a first come first served basis.

For more information come see her in Room 113 or email kim.vansteenis@blackgold.ca

The Wellness Beat

Over the course of semester two, we will be looking at different areas of wellness throughout the school. March is Nutrition month and so we will feature some ideas around that area. Here at TJSHS, Mr Feil has taken on the Wellness role and is trying to get as many people involved as possible. Keep your eye on the Wellness Beat section for Wellness ideas and information.

Financial Awareness Month

This month is financial awareness month. Please take a look at the hints, tips, and suggestions in this section to potentially learn some information.

Websites for this month

Learn about your taxes (CRA)

Let's Talk Careers: Canada's Most Informed Student Competition

Reminder

Taxes are due! The 2022 return needs to by filed on or before April 30th this year. Make sure you do those, send those to your accountants, or do whatever you normally do to make sure you don't miss the deadline.

Dodgeball Intramural

Starting at the end of the month we will be doing a dodgeball intramural. Students can sign up in teams of 5 or sign up as free agents to compete in the tournament. They will be competing in regular dodgeball (like the movie). If you get hit, you are out. If your teammate catches a ball thrown by the other team, a person who is out gets back in and the person who threw it is out.

The winning team will earn spirit points for their house and will take on 5 staff members!

Good luck!

Subway and Hot Lunch

Subway subs are available for $5.50 every Wednesday. Orders must be placed and paid for before 10:00am on Monday. Order forms are on your child's Powerschool.. Parents can now order for more than one week at a time. Order forms are available through the middle of June

This year, the Elementary has once again invited us to partake in their hot lunch program. Menu items are posted weekly in our weekly news memo. All items are $4.00. We will also accept TES lunch tokens. Hot lunch coupon forms are now available on Power School. They are available to purchase singularly or in groups of 5, 10, 20 and 30.

Parent Council

Our Parent Council meets monthly at the school. All parents of students enrolled at our school are welcome to attend.! Our next meeting will be held on Monday, April 24 at 7:00 pm. We are in need of a parent to step up and take over the position of President!

Bus App

Not sure if your child's bus is running? Download the app! Details on how to do this can be found here:

Yearbooks

2021-2022 yearbooks are available in the Office for $40. These can also be paid for on your child's Powerschool account. You can also preorder the 2022-2023 yearbooks online for $40.

Spirit Wear

We have teamed up with Entripy clothing for our Spirit Wear. They have an amazing selection and prompt service. Delivery is free with all orders over $99. Ordering instructions can be found here. The home page for our Entripy shop is here.