This week @ Journey – Jan. 21-25

School Info:

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

Congratulations to all Journey Wrestlers who are travelling to Campbell River this weekend for their meet. Well done! Thank-you Ms. Fed, Mr. Hart, Mr. Sulzen and Mr. Vine for coaching!

Congratulations to the Journey Robotics Team for your amazing effort at the District Robotics Competition on Friday. Well done Robotics Team!

Farewell to Mr. Dunbar – Journey is saying farewell to Mr. Dunbar. He has had a long and rich history here at Journey. We are excited for him in his new role and he will be sorely missed for his roles in athletics, and as an exceptional classroom teacher. Mr. Dunbar will be at school Thursday next week and we will be able to announce his replacement by the end of the week.

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

EMCS OPEN HOUSE is scheduled for Thursday, January 24th from 6:00 to 7:30.  We showcase the courses, programs, clubs, sports, and other opportunities available at EMCS. While the Open House is available to all grades, and community members, attendance is especially important for next year’s grade 9’s and their parents.  They will have an opportunity to explore the school, meet the teachers, counselors, and administrators, listen to course, club, program, and team descriptions, ask questions, and view student products from our many academic and elective courses.  The information gleaned from the Open House will help prospective grad 9’s make their very best academic, elective, and extra-curricular choices for the coming year. We look forward to seeing  all of Journey’s grade 8’s and their parents on January 24^th!

Grade 8 Band Students – You are invited to the EMCS Band’s Open Rehearsal during the EMCS Open House on Thursday January 24^th. Bring your instrument and get ready to play some new music, enjoy some food, and meet the EMCS band “family.” Parents welcome.  Music will be sent out in advance for students to preview.  RSVP with your name and instrument by Friday, January 18 to Band Director Laurel Parliament: lparliament@sd62.bc.ca 

Monday

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

Lunch – Gr. 7/8 Girls

After school – 3-5pm Gr. 7/8 Boys

Wrestling – Practice @ lunch in the Multipurpose Room

Robotics – 3:15 in Ms. Dvorak’s room

Tuesday

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

Lunch – Gr. 7/8 Boys

After school – 3-5pm Gr. 6 Girls

Div 11 homework club lunchtime by appt

Tea in the Foyer @ recess – all students are welcome to stop by with their mugs and get a cup of herbal tea compliments of Ms. Shannon.  If you forget your cup today she will have a disposable one for you!

Skatepark club @ lunch break – You can bring skateboards, scooters, BMX bikes (no mountain bikes) or rollerblades and join this fast paced club.

Europe Trip Parent meeting @ 6:30 in room 2221

Wednesday

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

Lunch – Gr. 6 Girls

After school – 3-5pm Gr. 7/8 Girls

Lunch- subway @ lunch.  $3.50 per sandwich (Veggie, chicken, ham, pizza).  Chips, water and juice boxes also available for $1 to purchase.  Munch Cards and cash accepted.

Skatepark club @ lunch break – You can bring skateboards, scooters, BMX bikes (no mountain bikes) or rollerblades and join this fast paced club.

Wrestling – Practice @ lunch in the Multipurpose Room

Robotics – 3:15 in Ms. Dvorak’s room.

Thursday

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

Div 11 homework club by appointment with Ms. Dvorak

Friday

Wrestling – Practice @ lunch in the Multipurpose Room, Meet in Campbell River on Saturday – Good luck wrestlers!

Intramural Volleyball-Championship Game at Lunch

 Pep Rally – For Wrestling and Volleyball block 4

 Culture Club – meeting in room 1172 in Mt. Olympus @ lunch

Upcoming Dates:

January 31 – SPEAK Presentation

February 5 – Grade 6/7 Science Assembly

February 5 – SPEAK Presentation

February 6 – All School Brendan McLeod Assembly