This Week @ Journey May 9-13

May 9, 2016 in School News

Congratulations – We can be very proud of our students, staff and community. Approximately 100 travelled to Port Alberni – Grades 6-12 and community members. 5 groups performed;

Junior Band–received Excellent +
Intermediate Community Band (JMS. EMCS and community members) received Superior
Senior Community Band (JMS, EMCS, and community members) received Superior
Community Orchestra Course (JMS, EMCS and students and adults in the Sooke District) received Superior
Community Chamber Ensemble (JMS, EMCS and students and adults in the Sooke District) received Superior.

Superior is the highest rating. This means that all 5 groups are invited to play at the nationals for Musicfest Canada which is being held in Niagara Falls in May 2017. Out of 450,000 students across Canada who play in the regionals, only 8000 make it to the Nationals, so we have done well. The adjudicators were impressed with our musical community and wanted to come and check it out for themselves.

Taking the School Bus next year? – Go to our LINKS page and check out what’s new for the 2016/17 school year.

Register and pay online!
Registration window: May 12 – June 17
Proposed increase of $50 per rider
Outstanding fees must be paid before registering for the next school year.

Find all the details about the new changes as well as current bus routes and more on the District’s link https://www.sd62.bc.ca/about/transportation/

PAC Info:

Election Time! The next Pac meeting is May 12^th at 7pm in the Annie Acreman Library at Journey. All parents are welcome to attend. We will be holding the elections for President and Treasurer at the meeting. All other positions will be up for election at our September meeting. Our first meeting of the year is September 13^th 2016 at 7pm in the library.

All parents and guardians with children registered in the school are already PAC members. PAC’s are forums within each school community to discuss matters affecting our school and the education of our children. Parent’s voices are a great value to their school. They offer a wealth of ideas and support in the challenges that face all public schools. We welcome all voices and like to see new faces!

We welcome all parents to attend any of our meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the JMS library.

PAC hot lunch program is in need of volunteers. If you have one hour a month on Wednesday’s to help out please email Ken pacdad2@gmail.com

Please forward any questions to PAC President Teresa Mason mason92@telus.net

Monday

Bake Sale – Students in Division 1 have decided to hold a bake sale to raise money for the Canadian Red Cross to help the families of Fort McMurray, Alberta, who were evacuated after a massive forest fire destroyed the city. The bake sale will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at recess and lunch. Treats will range from $1 – $2 and you can also buy raffle tickets for $1 to win a whole cake!

Dragon’s Den – Creative writing club meets in the main computer lab at lunch

Chess Club – all students welcome to learn to play or hone your skills at lunch today in Project Room (right beside main computer lab)

Girls & Boys’ rugby practice today after school 3-4:30

Scrap Metal Concert – Whole school Concert 1:45-2:45. Families welcome to attend.

Cyber safety with Corporal HILDERLEY Block 1 – Utopia Block 2 – Narnia/Mystical Block 3 – Mt. Olympus

Tuesday

Bake Sale for Fort McMurray!

Twisted Tuesday – Wear your favourite jersey or dress as your favourite athlete!

Sexual Health Presentations – Divisions 3, 5 & 6 today.

Badminton practice 7:30 am and at lunch

Integrated Support Swim Program – 10 am this morning @ SEAPARC

Student Council Meeting – today at lunch in Mme. Abell’s classroom.

Homework Club for Divs. 8 & 12 @ lunch rm. # 1166

Student Council meeting @ lunch in Mme. Abell’s room

Culture Club today in the Kitchen at lunch.

PAC Meeting tonight (see info above)

Orchestra class-5:30-7:45 p.m. in the Band Room

Wednesday

PAC Food Day – Subway. Drinks and other goodies also for sale.

Rugby game at Westhills at 3:00 to 5:00 Go Dragons, Go!

Homework Club for Divs. 8 & 12 @ lunch rm. # 1166

Tonight – Free Presentation for Parents – Cyber Safety 7 to 8 pm Gym

Thursday

Jazz band from 8:30-9:25 in the Band Room

Badminton practice this morning at 7:30 am

Creamsicles on sale today at lunch for $2 each

Exploratories – Bring the supplies and equipment you need. Exploratories are as important as any other subject and are an important part of middle school. You can’t get on the honour or effort role if you don’t attend and try your best.

Future Journey Dragons – Welcome John Muir Grade Fives today.

Friday the 13th!

Fun Day – aka gently break some rules for a donation! Divisional Teachers have tickets so buy yours and support our school while having Fun!

Freezies on Sale for $1 each.

Journey to Japan Reunion – 6-7ish pm