This week @ Journey Feb.18-22

School Info:

JOURNEY WEAR ON SALE ALL WEEK! PLEASE DROP BY THE OFFICE AT LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE JOURNEY HOODIES, T-SHIRTS OR OTHER ITEMS!

Journey App: Be sure to get the Journey Dragons App to stay informed about events happening at the school.

Instructions available at:  https://journey.appazur.com/help/flyer

JAPAN FRIENDSHIP EXCHANGE – Journey is hosting 22 students from Natori, Japan from March 28^th-April 2^nd.

For almost two decades Journey has had a friendship agreement with the city of Natori. Every two years students from Journey and grade nine students from EMCS have the opportunity to travel with some of our teachers to Japan. On the alternating year we have the opportunity to host them in Sooke.

If you are interested in hosting we ask that the visiting student have a room of their own and that you welcome them by sharing our culture and language. For more information please contact Ms. Kelly Dvorak at kdvorak@sd62.bc.ca

EXPLO 2019 has been postponed due to the weather last week. Journey staff are busy rescheduling field trips. We will announce the new date for EXPLO 2019 at the end of the week. Thank-you for your patience.

 COMMUNICATING STUDENT PROGRESS A reminder to all families that SD 62 and Journey Middle School is participating in a Pilot Project on Communicating Student Learning. Your child’s teacher will have informed you about how they will be communicating student learning. Many teachers will shift from traditional letter grades to a proficiency scale:

We are aware that change can be confusing and difficult for all involved. Please know that the shift in how we communicate student learning is supported by research and best practice.  As a staff we have been learning and planning to ensure we are providing informative and meaningful ways to communicate student learning. We appreciate your understanding and support during this important process.

Island Health – Information for Students and Families 

With the outbreak of measles in Vancouver, BC, families may be wondering what steps they can take to protect themselves from measles. Vaccination is the best method of protection. All school-age children and adults born in 1970 or later should have 2 doses of MMR vaccine for full protection. Most people born before 1970 are immune to measles because of past exposure or disease.

Please take some time to check your vaccination records to see if you or your children need additional vaccination. Vaccination is available from physicians, pharmacists (for adults and children over 5 years), and public health units (for children). Call ahead to your healthcare provider to ensure that MMR is available at your appointment.

If you have any questions or would like more information about measles and MMR vaccine, please visit healthlinkbc.ca and immunizebc.ca.

 DISTRICT DAY WITH THE VICTORIA ROYALS – Our school district is proud to promote ‘District Day with the Victoria Royals’ again this year!  This is a great family event, as our district partners with the Victoria Royals hockey team for a game in March.  The game will be on March 1, at the Save On Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, as the Royals host the Prince George Cougars.  Here are some of the perks offered to us:

• Chuck-A-Puck
• 50/50 partial proceeds
• On-ice band/choir performance and anthem
• Face painting
• Prize give-aways
• Our logo splashed across all the screens

Tickets are available in the Journey office for $15.

PAC Fundraisers: Order coffee and groceries and support the Journey PAC!

Stick in the Mud Coffee: Our amazing local coffee shop has roasted our very own Journey “Dragon” coffee beans that you can buy for all of your friends and family for Christmas gifts (along with their other popular roasts) at $20 per bag. Order forms available in the office.

SPUD.ca Order your groceries from SPUD.ca. 25% is donated from every fundraising produce box, 10% donated from a mixed grocery box or 10% donated from gift cards. Head over to SPUD.ca and create an account. Once signed in, start shopping their amazing local and organic products! At checkout, enter the promotional code FUNDRAISING. Select “Journey Middle School” from the drop-down list and complete your order. Your order will be delivered to your home or office and Journey will get a donation from SPUD. Free delivery to Sooke on Mondays and Thursdays!

 Community Info:

Peter and the Starcatcher Sets Sail at Royal Bay Secondary

 Peter and the Starcatcher is a whimsical tale that tells the story of how an orphaned boy becomes Peter Pan. This Tony Award winning play (that contains lots of music) promises to be an adventure for the young, young at heart, and those determined to never grow up.

Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 7:00pm

Thursday March 7, 2019 at 7:00pm

Friday March 8, 2019 at 7:00pm

Saturday March 9, 2019 at 2:00pm

Tickets:

$12.50 for adults

$10.50 for students/seniors

$5.00 for SD62 students and Theatre Department Alumni

We are offering a special Starcatcher Ticket Bundle to all SD62 students, staff, and families. Buy any 4 tickets for $30. Offer has now been extended until Wednesday February 20th! 

Tickets are available at the Royal Bay School Office, 250-474-2377

Monday

FAMILY DAY – No School

Tuesday

Go Girls 12:45-2 in Multipurpose Room

Wednesday

Volleyball Practice: Morning – 8-8:45am Gr. 6 Girls

Lunch – Gr. 6 Girls

After School –  Girls 7/8

 Pizza Sales @ Lunch $3.50 per slice (pepperoni, cheese, ham & pineapple) $1 for juice, water, and chips

Thursday

SPEAK Presentation: CPR Presentation

Volleyball Practice: Morning – 8-8:45am Gr. 7/8 Girls

Lunch – Gr. 7/8 Girls

After school – 3-5pm Gr. 6 Girls & Gr. 7/8 Boys

Friday

Culture Club @ lunch

Intramural Dodgeball Tournament @ lunch

 Fire Drill @ 1pm

 Upcoming Dates:

February 27 – Pink Shirt Day

Mar 15 – Report Cards Go Home

Last Day before Spring Break