Date: Friday, April 24th, 2015 Day 1 Student Bulletin ATTENTION

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Date: Friday, April 24th, 2015
Student Bulletin
This Week’s First Aid Attendant is:
Day 1
Christina Manning
Alternate is:
Parker Strand
(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.
GRADE 12 STUDENTS Mr. Morton
Reminder that all grade 12 students will be attending the grade 12 assembly on Friday April
24th during period 1 in Gym1. Grade 12 students will be voting on their choice for
valedictorian. This will likely take the entire block. Grade 12 students are asked to bring a
pen or pencil to the Gym.
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 bmssgradcouncil2015@gmail.com to be
featured in a slideshow at the Grad Dinner & Dance. Last day to send in photos is May 8th.
GRADS! (J. Panesar)
Please verify lists posted on Ms. Panesar's door for Gold Cord, Honor Roll, Honour Roll with
Distinction, and Work Ethic. They will removed by week's end.
URGENT - If you have not paid your grad fees, chances are you may not be ordered a gown,
PLEASE PAY ASAP to ensure a gown is ordered, or see Ms. Mindlin (room 208) or Ms. Panesar
(room 210) ASAP!
TIME LINE
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.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Ms. Rudolp
In a little while, just a little while, Once Upon
a Mattress will come to the Michael J Fox
theatre between
April 22-24th.
Get your tickets soon! We are selling them
outside the drama room at lunch.
Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for
adults.
Matinee tickets for the 22nd are only $10; if
you want to go, pick up a form at the table
to get them signed by your teachers.
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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.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Ms. Manning
Great Salmon Send Off :
May 9 at Stoney Creek Elementary School 9am – 3pm This is an awesome community event with lots of hands on activities.
Volunteers needed for various positions. (Can count towards Service Hours or Work Experience Hours) Come to the Career
Centre for more info and to sign up.
Tough Mother Event :
May 10 at Cameron Recreation Centre 10am – 1pm
Come to the Career Centre to sign up.
YOGA...YOGA...YOGA Ms. Demelo
5 classes only $10.00
Thursday 3:15-4:15pm
April 30, May 7,14,21,28
Dance Room
Sign up in PE office
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.
INTERESTED IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA? Ms. Ellis
The University of Alberta is hosting Registration 101 Workshops for Grade 12 students in Vancouver on Saturday, April 25,
2015 at the Four Seasons Hotel (791 West Georgia Street). During these sessions, UAlberta advisors will help students
determine which classes to take in their first year, how to design their schedule, and how to register using Bear Tracks. Please
apply to ATTEND the University of Alberta for Fall 2015 to RSVP online at ualberta.ca/reg101 in order to reserve a seat in
the workshop!
ALL GRADES: Ms. Deitch
Reminder that all volunteer hours due to Ms. Deitch, Room 218 no later than 3pm April 30th.
FYI: Ms. Deitch
The following students must hand in all their paperwork for Graduation Transitions by Friday, 9am if they wish to have an Exit
Interview (mandatory for graduation) Room 219.
Somayeh Akbari, David Aqiatsuk, Ahmed Bouazza, Jacky Cai, Erik McDonald, Jaemin Kim, Wesley Tinevez, Morgan Thistle.
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 30 th 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.
GRADE 10 AND 11 STUDENTS - SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES: Ms. Manning
All grade 10 and 11 students should come to the Career Centre ASAP to talk about summer work experience opportunities.
Below is just short list of some of the experience available.
SFU Summer Camps
Recreation, Sports, Art, Computers, Outdoors, Aquatic, ELL,
Mini University, Glee – Deadline is April 24
UBC Geering UP!
MasterMind Leadership Program and/or Science,
Engineering & Technology Camps for Children
City of Burnaby Parks and Recreation
Camps at various locations – Sports, Arts, Recreation,
Playgrounds, etc.
SFU Aquatics
Volunteers needed to assist with swimming lessons for
various ages – volunteers must have AWSI Certification –
great experience for a student who wants to gain
employment in aquatics.
Place Des Arts
Summer Art Camps with kids of all ages –Burquitlam area
ArtSpace
Summer Art Camps with kids of all ages – North Burnaby
area
Burnaby School District Summer International Students
Mentorship Program
seeking volunteers to mentor new international students –
program runs from July 6 - August 14 here at Burnaby
Mountain -for students interested in supporting ELL
students
Amnesty International
various positions
Belcarra Regional Park Beachkeeper
Summer Program for students interested in marine sciences
– involves scientific data collection and public education –
weekends throughout the summer – 16 years of age
Pedalheads Summer Junior Instructor
bike camps in Burnaby and Coquitlam
Retail
Some examples include: Staples, Urban Planet, Sport Chek,
Shoppers Drug Mart, Bluenotes, and Ikea.
Doggie Day Care
open 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday
SPCA Burnaby
Seniors Care Home
if you are thinking of a career in medicine this is highly
recommended
Crabtree Corner
YWCA facility in Vancouver that houses a range of programs
and services under one roof to help marginalized women
and families living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside feel
safer and less isolated, be healthier and more empowered
to make positive choices - shifts available Monday – Friday
– students go in groups of 2
Computer Refurbishing
Computers for Schools and FreeGeek – Monday –
Friday 8am – 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.
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 Jackie.ellis@sd41.bc.ca 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.
Grade 12s/Grad Ceremonies
Could the following students please see Ms. Mindlin in Room 208 at lunch today to order your gowns for the graduation
ceremony.
Somayeh Akbari
Jackson Barrett
Cameron Binotto
Ahmed Bouazza
Jacky Cai
Rui Chai
Giuliana Contesini
Liam Coutts-Hardcastle
Gino Croaker
Dominic Cruz
Camila Demetrio Diaz
Qinheng Duan
Johnathan Ellen
Keeshana Emmanuel
Paul Ferronato
Austin Finch
Cynthia He
Yunqi He
Bryce Hiemstra
Amit, Rostum
Amy, Kristin
Ancog, Shonalee
Bernabe, Allison
Blackburn, Ashon
Bruns, Declan
Cai, Jacky
Chan, Aaron
Chen, Jim
Cowan, Jarrod
De Nardin, Lorenzo
Desmarais, Rachel
Edwards, Kyle
Elsayed, Derrick
Ertugrul, Ece Cansu
Filomarino, Christopher
Fraser-Maraun, Daniel
Han, Anna
Herr, Rudy
Hiemstra, Bryce
Horsfield, Michael
Im, Somi
James, Daniel
Karim, Jack
Khan, Azeez
Kim, Chan Cil
Kim, Jaemin
Kim, Minseok
Klein, Matthew
Klym, Shakina
Kopal, Jordan
Kuramoto, Misaki
Kwan, Cheyenne
Kwok, Benedict
Lan, Jieyi
Lau, Wai Ho
Lawrence, Lionel
Leathley, Kinsey
Lee, Peter
Li, Shuaicun
Lien, Leon
Liu, Rita
Llamas, Scharlyn
Lofiego Perez, Bruno
Losorata, Jezelle
Ma, Devin
Malagon, Danilo
Male, Peter
Manny, Ian
Marabee, Maida
Marsh, Nathan
Martin, Lene
McArthur, Halie
McArthur, Halie
McCarthy, Michael
McGaughey, Kalib
Michielin, Tyson
Mniszak, Tomasz
Nam, Kyungphil
Nekouei, Nick
Nicolas, Justin
Oostenbrink, Benjamin
Oropel, Vincent Kyle
Park, Daniel
Parnell, Mathieau
Pavey, Josiah
Podzimek, Emma
Polok, Niklas
Rabehl, Kai
Racanelli, Steven
Relox, Lindro Jr
Reyes, Julieth
Romero Diaz, Fernando
Nicolas
Sanchez Bolland, Luis
Miguel
Sanford, Natasha
Shapira, Alisa
Smith, Brendan
Song, Harry
Song, Kiwon
Sturm, Caitlynn
Sung, Minki
Svetic-Pupo, Tyler
Sweet, Nicole
Ta, James
Tahir, Arshad
Tahsin, Sumaysa
Thistle, Morgan
Wai, Ki
Walczak, Cyprian
Wang, Chun Bo
Wang, Jiacheng
Wong, Andrew
Wu, Si Jia
Xie, Tian Ge
Yaghoubi-Hargalan,
Mahta
Yeung, Elizabeth
Yoon, Alan
Zhang, Yi
Zhong, Ding
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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.