This Week @ Journey April 30-May 4

 Hello/Goodbye/Congratulations! – Monday Mrs. Grania Bridal, a long-standing member of our Journey Team, was awarded the position of Vice-Principal at Ecole Poirier. Mrs. Bridal has been working toward this new position; however, we were all caught a little off guard when it happened so quickly. We happy to welcome back Ms. Brenda Bertucci who was the successful applicant for Mrs. Bridal’s class and Divisions 3 & 5. Ms. Bertucci completed her practicum at Journey with Mrs. Bridal and we are pleased to welcome her back! On Friday, it was announced that we are also having to say goodbye and congratulations to Mrs. Katrina Ouellette who has been a member of our team for several years as an Educational Assistant. She also has been working toward a new position and will be moving to Millstream Elementary this week to take on the role of Youth and Family Counsellor. Their new schools are excited to have them bring their knowledge and enthusiasm to their new jobs and we thank them for making Journey a place people run to be.

Late French Immersion for next year – Unfortunately we did not have enough students/parents interested in Late French Immersion for next year’s grade six class and cannot offer the program. We will continue to have Early Immersion for grade 6-8. 

Rugby Coach’s Corner with Mr. Hart: Another week of rugby has come and gone and the villagers in Town are all whispering about ferocious Dragons roaming the coastline. Our girls’ rugby team dashed, smashed and crashed through another scrum of opponents and continued to build on our early season success. Coach Federici has been warned to drink lots of tea to keep her pipes fresh for cheering, as she is starting to lose her voice from celebrating so many tries! The girls are excited to take their blazing style of rugby to Glanford this coming Wednesday.

Trying to keep pace with the reputation of the Girls’ rugby team, our Boys’ showed why they are a gruesome crew of ruggers. Our Dragon’s hosted this past week and after going shot for shot with Glanford’s first team, they decided to open their peanut butter jar of pain and share it with Glanford’s second squad. The boys welcomed three new players this week and hope to build on our momentum next Wednesday when we travel to Royal Oak.

If your child is interested in joining the Dragon Clan for the remainder of the season, they should see Mr. Hart ASAP and pick up a waiver form. We wish both our teams luck on the rest of the season. 

Community News: Calling all kids in grades 3,4,5,6,7 Boys and girls! May 4^th Pro D Day Basketball Camp 9-1pm at EMCS Gym – $20 per person   Instructor: Trevor Bligh/Register with the EMCS program office: 250-642-6371

PAC News:

Paint night at Journey – May 11th, 7pm-9pm,  there will not be tickets at the door. Buy your ticket online at:

https://www.paintnite.com/events/coming-soon-at-journey-middle-school-10071294

Help support the Journey Middle School Band who are raising funds for band trips in 2019.   Paint night gives you everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. The artist will guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. The best part? You don’t have to be an artist to have an amazing time. This is a non-alcohol event.

2nd annual Journey Middle School Online Facebook auction will start May 20th and end June 3rd. The PAC raises money for emergency preparedness, field trips, fun things for our kids like the new Archery Tag equipment, and so much more!  Anyone can bid. Just click that you will be attending the “Online Auction for Journey Middle School” on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/245149302725461/?ti=icl

Bidding starts on the 20th of May.   Items will be added every day until June 3, 2017. 

We still need auction items!! Do you have a business you would like to promote or do you have new items at home that were gifts that you were planning on re-gifting anyways? We would love to auction them off to raise money for our school! If you can donate an item to the auction please email: Erika at erikas1977@shaw.ca.

We are looking for new members of the PAC for next year – Especially a President and Treasurer. If you are interested  or just want more info email the PAC at journeymiddleschoolpac@gmail.com.

Monday

Tickets go on sale today for the final dance of the year. Our Spring Fling Dance is on Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each ticket is $5 and are not available at the door. 

Rugby Practices for Girls and Boys teams after school. 

Robotics after school (LEGO) 3:15 – 4:30 today.

Tuesday  

Tea in the foyer at recess

Dance tickets on sale @ lunch $5 

Robotics after school (EDISONS) 3:15 – 4:30 today

Wednesday 

6:30 pm— Meeting for Band/String Parents in the band room at Journey.

Subway Lunch – $3.50 per sandwich 

Dance tickets on sale @ lunch $5 

Girls’ and boys’ rugby games afterschool

Thursday

Today is the last day to order a yearbook (delivered in June). Please pay $40 cash or cheque (payable to SD62) if you are interested in purchasing a yearbook. We do not order extras.

Exploratories – remember all the clothing, equipment, supplies needed for your exploratory. Today the Future Journey Dragon Exploratory Welcomes Grade Five students from Sooke Elementary.

Dance tickets on sale @ lunch $5 – no tickets at the door. 

Spring Fling Dance tonight – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Students must be in attendance at school today to be eligible to attend the dance. Thanks to our Student Leadership for organizing and hosting, to our PAC for organizing the sale of pizza and refreshments, and staff for chaperoning.

Friday

Non-Instructional Day for students. Office is open 8-3:30