This Week @ Journey October 9-13

October 7, 2017 in School News

Thanks to the families who donated generously to Cops for Cancer/Tour de Rock! Your dollars go to support pediatric cancer for patients and their families. Congrats to our very own Jr. Rider, Daisy Irwin.

Staffing Update – Congratulations to Mr. Conor Hart who had been team-teaching with Mrs. Johnston. Mr. Hart now is teaching full-time in our 6/7 class. Welcome to Mr. Vine who is the new team teacher with Mrs. Johnston!

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to join Community Band. It meets Thursday evenings from 7:00–8:30pm in the band room at Journey Middle School. This band plays with students from JMS and EMCS and members of the community. The combined band performs at least 3 concerts and festivals each year. Come and join us. For information email lbjorklund@sd62.bc.ca

Thank you to our parent/community volunteers for coming forward and sharing your coaching talents. We still have some positions open and would love to hear from you. Teacher sponsors are always at practices and games.

Monday – Happy Thanksgiving

Tuesday

Tea in the foyer – every Tuesday students are welcome to come to the foyer for some herbal tea compliments of our Aboriginal Department. Students are encouraged to bring their own mug.

Robotics Club – is cancelled today due to Ms. Dvorak attending the staff meeting. It will be back next week on Monday and Tuesday @ 3:15 -4:30 pm in Ms. Dvorak’s room.

Homework Club for Ms. Dvorak’s students at lunch by appointment in your classroom.

Sk8 Park – If you’ve brought in your waiver (available in the office) you are welcome to skate/scooter at lunch today. This club is sponsored by Mr. Donegani (weather permitting).

Love B-Ball? Ms. Bridal and Mr. Vine will be sponsoring drop-in basketball at lunch in the gym all week.

X-Country Practice @ lunch today. Runners please meet Ms. Stannard @ Playground. Students need to let her know today if they are planning on attending the event on Thursday.

PAC Meeting 7 p.m. tonight. Come and be part of making Journey even better! Funding requests will be discussed tonight.

Wednesday

Sk8 Park – at lunch today with Mr. Donegani (weather permitting).

Fire Drill – 8:50 a.m. (3 of 6)

Outdoor Club – listen for announcements early this week for location.

Thursday

Student Leadership Meeting – today in Mme. Abell’s room in Narnia Neighbourhood at lunch. Topics today are Halloween Dance and Spirit Week. Bring your ideas and enthusiasm and be a part of why People Run to be Here!

Cross Country Meet – today afterschool @ Cedar Hill. Students/families are responsible for arranging transportation to and from event.

Friday – Friday the 13^th!

Freezie Friday – Freezies will be sold at lunch outside the kitchen. $1 each with all proceeds going to Journey to Japan Trip in March.