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Uzbek“People Run to Be Here” even on Saturday. Saturday morning Journey students and music teacher, Ms. Bjourlund, boarded a school bus and joined over 100 new and beginning band students from across the Sooke School District at Dunsmuir Middle School for their first lesson and first concert with their brand new instruments. The organizers reported that all students represented their schools exceptionally well making for some very proud music teachers. This is the fourth year of this event and such large numbers are always encouraging and speak volumes about the success of the music in SD62.
Monday
Robotics Club Monday at Lunch – robotics sign up in Ms DVORAK’s room (room 1133). Robotics club is for all grades and experience level, from those that wish to compete, to those trying out robots and programming for the first time. Join in and try out this amazing club experience. Practices will be after school on days that will be determined.
Cross Country Team Practice at lunch
Touch Rugby Team Practice at lunch
Grade 6/7 Boys Basketball Practice at lunch
Grade 8 Boys Basketball Practice after school
Tuesday
Skatepark @ lunch with Mr. Donegani and Mr. van Hooydonk. Students must have a waiver on file to participant. Waivers are available in the office.
Tuesdays at lunch will be “On the Q.T. in the Voices Room.” If your child would like a quiet place to hang out they are welcome in room #2250 (Narnia). Students will need to bring their own materials for quiet occupation–reading, writing, drawing, etc. Ms. Archer will supply the space and the supervision. Those who are not abiding by the Quietness Code will be asked to leave so others can continue to enjoy the space.
Ultimate Frisbee Practice at lunch
Grade 6/7 Girls Basketball Team practice at lunch
Grade 8 Girls Basketball Team practice after school
Wednesday
Subway Lunch –$3.50 each. Chips $1 and juice boxes $.50 will also be available for sale. Line up in the foyer at lunch with your money or your munch card ready!
Lunchtime Skatepark – must have waiver and equipment to participate
Cross Country Team Practice at lunch
Grade 8 Girls Basketball Practice at lunch
Grade 8 Boys Basketball Practice after school
***New Date – Now Next Wednesday**** Band Meeting for Parents 6:30-7:30 pm in the band room. Info sent home with students. Plans to be made for trip to the Nationals in Calgary in May…and other items with respect to band.
PAC Meeting – Art Room @ 6:30 p.m. All parents/guardians welcome
What to know more about Children using Cell Phones? – You’re invited to a presentation at John Stubbs Middle School.Dr. Paul Mohapel: September 18th at 6:00-7:00 in the John Stubbs Middle School gym. All parents/guardians (no matter what grade their children are in!) are invited to this amazing opportunity to learn about the research on the effects of cell phone use and over dependence. Mohapel holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Victoria and a Master’s in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. He also holds a masters of science and a bachelor of science in psychology from Carleton University. All parents/guardians (no matter what grade their children are in!) are welcome. The effects of cell phones on very young children will also be discussed. Please note: the subject matter is mature, we are not able to provide child care.
Thursday
Grade 6 Assembly 1:30 gym – It’s our third week and we will be checking in with our grade six students. This is a good time for them to ask questions too!
Div. 10 Freezie Sales @ lunch – back of school
Ultimate Frisbee Practice at lunch
Grade 6/7 Girls Basketball Team practice at lunch
Grade 6/7 Boys Basketball Team practice after school
Meet the Journey Family – 6-7:30 p.m. Journey staff will be in classrooms/learning area 6-6:45 (a little more formal) and BBQ 6:45-7:30 (somewhat less formal). We look forward to getting to know all our families and you finding out a little more about us!
Friday
Exploratory Forms go home with students. Please read over the choices and information with your child and fill in ALL of the required information. We will begin accepting them on Tuesday, September 24 beginning at 7:45 a.m. at the blue tables in the foyer. DO NOT HAND INTO YOUR TEACHER. We collect them on a first come, first served basis (all students will be told their number when they hand in their COMPLETED form.
Dismissal 1:58 p.m. – Please remind your child that as much as they are loved by their elementary schools, they need to wait until they are dismissed before going on their school grounds or in their schools. Students are welcome to stay at the blue tables in the foyer or on our school grounds while they wait.
Reminder – Monday, September 23 is a Pro-D day and classes are not in session.