This Week @ Journey April 10-14

Congratulations to Zander H., Mary-Anne K., and Aodhan T. for representing Journey at the Provincial Robotics Championships in Abbotsford this week. Our team, coached by Ms. Dvorak, placed First on Vancouver Island and in the top 25 in BC.

Toutes nos félicitations to Emma B., Mindalynn F., and Laura V. for representing Journey at Concours d’art oratoire. All three did extremely well at this French public speaking completion. Laura placed third in her age group and Emma and Mindalynn tied for fourth in their age group. We are proud of all of our students and the confidence they demonstrated in front of the judges!

Effort & Honour Roll Assembly for term two was organized and run entirely by grade 8 student leaders! There were a record number of students who received Effort Role Certificates (grade 6-8). The list of Honour Role students who have been recognized for both terms is also very impressive. Work hard in term three and finish the year strong!

Local Food Bank Empty – Volunteers from our local Food Bank informed us that the shelves are bare and we at Journey want to offer some support. EMCS is organizing another food drive at the end of April; however, they need help now and we are hoping get them through. If you are able, please bring in non-perishable cans and packages. We will be collecting items Monday-Wednesday this week.

Monday

Exploratory Forms – Students need to hand in Exploratory Forms and fee (if applicable) for their first choice beginning today in the foyer. Students must NOT hand in their forms to teachers or other staff members other than those collecting in the foyer and/or the office.

Grade 7 & 8 Band – 8:40 -9:25 special practice this morning – remind your classroom teacher!

Community Band Practice 7:30-8:30 All students must wear uniforms to this Dress Rehearsal

Food Bank items collected in office – thank you

Book Fair – Journey’s third book fair of the year begins today and runs until Wednesday’s Open House

Tuesday

PAC Meeting tonight in Journey’s Annie Acreman Library 7-8 pm

Jazz band 8:30 a.m. in the band room.

Block 4-all Grade 6 and 7 band students meet for combined rehearsal in the band room.

Strings -5:30-7:45 pm (band room, no Grade 6 students) 

Tea Time in Foyer – students can enjoy a free cup of tea today at recess. Students are encouraged to bring their own mugs

Culture Club – meet at lunch outside Ab Ed room 

Yearbook Committee – meets today in the Main Lab @ lunch

Div. 9/10 Homework Club – Ms. Kilpatrick’s classroom at lunch

Divisions 1 & 2 Math Support – at lunch in Mr. Constable’s room

Div. 11 – Homework Support at lunch in Ms. Dvorak’s room

Div. 11 Math Club – after school 3-4 p.m. in Ms. Dvorak’s room

Food Bank items collected in office – thank you

Wednesday

Clarinet sectional– practice today at 10:00-11:30 am for saxophone players in Grades 7 and 8

Early dismissal 11:58 a.m. – no lunch program or PAC lunch today

Parent/Teacher Conferences – 1-4 p.m. (sign up on Conference Manager by clicking on the link)

Open House – all families from Journey and families of grade 5 students at our elementary schools are invited to join us from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Grade 5 Info Presentation – 7:30-8 p.m. Families of grade 5 students are invited to the gym for a short presentation and Q & A about next year.

The Crispy Fish Food Truck will be on site from noon-7 p.m. Come to the Open House and treat yourself to dinner too!

Food Bank items collected in office and/or at Open House– thank you.

Thursday – Professional Development Day – no school for students

Drumline workshop – this workshop is happening today and the school will be open for our students in Drumline (part of the Harmony Project) along with percussion students/staff from Belmont Secondary school, 10:30-3:30 p.m. If you are interested in finding out more about this and don’t already belong to Drumline, you are invited to join us from 2:30-3:30 and see if this is something you would like to join.

Friday – Good Friday – Happy Easter Weekend