BROOKSBROADCAST STUDENT MEMO | November 4, 2019 edition

Home of the Thunderbirds Proud to live, learn and play on the traditional territory of the Tla’Amin Nation

This week in pictures: In order from the top: Grade 8 group to the Outdoor

Learning Centre on Monday and Tuesday; Costume Parade at lunch on

Wednesday; Classes visit Tla’Amin for Cross-Cultural Days; Bottom: a cedar rose

made at the Cross-Cultural event.

UPCOMING EVENTS THIS WEEK Mon, Nov 4 Crimestoppers See Something, Say Something (Grade 8) Grade 8 Girls Volleyball @ home Sr. Boys Soccer to Islands Tues, Nov 5 Numeracy Assessments (mandatory for Grade 11/12) Dry Grad meeting, 7:00 pm in the Brooks Library Wed, Nov 6 Numeracy Assessments (mandatory for Grade 11/12) Thurs, Nov 7 Term 2 Begins

Numeracy Assessments (mandatory for Grade 11/12) Fri, Nov 8 10:10AM Remembrance Day Assembly

NEXT WEEK Mon, Nov 11 Remembrance Day (No classes in session) Tues, Nov 12 Wed, Nov 13 Living Salish Sea Screening for classes (B & OC) Thurs, Nov 14 Swim team Provincials (Richmond) Fri, Nov 15 Report Cards Published to the Family Portal X/Y Block: Grade 12 CLC in Theatre

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

First and foremost, a big thank you and congratulations to our VP’s Ms. Kennedy and Ms. Larkin along with their teams of teachers for hosting all of our Grade 8’s for a day of experiential learning and team building at the Outdoor Learning Centre earlier this week. Also, congratulations to all of our teams that are getting into their wrap-up tournaments for their season! Wednesday saw the last ride for a few months of our mountain bike club, and our soccer teams are off to the Islands Championships. Thank you also goes out to our Stu Crew who hosted the Halloween contest along with the many staff and students that dressed up and showed school spirit.

We have another busy week ahead. Our Remembrance Day Assembly happening in our gym beginning at 10:10 am this Friday. While all schools are closed to observe Remembrance Day, I hope each of you take a moment to reflect on many that lost their lives to afford us our freedoms. Their loss was for a brighter and peaceful future that we realize every day.

BROOKSBROADCAST STUDENT MEMO | November 4, 2019 edition

Home of the Thunderbirds Proud to live, learn and play on the traditional territory of the Tla’Amin Nation

INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Numeracy Assessments: Nov 5, 6, 7, Mandatory for Grade 11 and 12 students Students in Grade 11 and 12 are required to write at their scheduled sitting during the sessions happening November 5, 6 and 7. These assessments are intended to be written in Grade 10 and are required as part of the Grad program. Students needing to be rescheduled due to planned absences should see Ms. Kennedy immediately. NEW CLUBS: Tuesday and Thursday at lunch there will be chess club starting up in the counselling suite. Wednesday at lunch there will be reading club in the counselling suite. Bring a book and come hang out! Parent Portal Access: Check before report cards (Nov 15) We encourage everyone to log on and familiarize themselves with the system and reach out if they are having difficulties logging on prior to report card time, which is fast approaching! MyEdBC Online Tutorials & FAQ: https://bit.ly/2lVj1Iy MyEdBC Email Support: parentsupport@sd47.bc.ca

Grade 12 students – DVR checks underway! Students should have attended the grad program/DVR handout during OC last Wednesday, October 30 and be examining their program, credits, and making an appointment to speak with Mr. Rounis should they have questions. Link to the Powerpoint presentation and information that was covered:

http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks/Documents/Diploma%20Verificatiobn.pptx Grade 12 students – Career Life Connections Please note that the next CLC12 presentations are scheduled as follows:

- November 15: Skills for lifelong learning - December 13: Opportunities - December 20: Career and Life Planning / Capstone

(Core Competency handout, review & presentation) -

Grade 12 Student Opportunities & Scholarship Information House of Commons Page Program Students interested in learning more about the House of Commons Page program can visit the website here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/About/PageProgram/index-e.html. This program is open to students attending post-secondary in the capital region for the 2020-2021 school year. Bussing

Bus passes are MANDATORY for all student riders, and riders

are permitted on their own routes ONLY.

Applications are available online for replacement passes.

https://forms.sd47.bc.ca/Pages/busform2.aspx

PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) Meetings – Every second

Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm in the Brooks Libra

STUDENT GROUP / CLUB MEETING DAYS Mondays – Chamber Choir 8 to 12, 7:30 am to 8:50 am, Choir Room

- Student for Change, lunch time, Room D04 Tuesdays – Vocal Jazz 9 – 12 (Advanced), 7:30 am – 8:50 am, Choir Room - Peer Tutoring in Room E03 at lunch - Jazz Band 9 – 12, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Band Room Wednesdays - Chamber Choir 8 to 12, 7:30 am to 8:50 am, Choir Room

- Stu Crew, at lunch in room E02 Thursdays - Vocal Jazz 9 – 12 (Advanced) 7:30 am – 8:50 am, Choir Room - Interact Club in the Foods Room at lunch (C123) - Peer Tutoring in Room E03 at lunch - GSA Meetings lunch time in the Conference Room - Jazz Band 9 – 12, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Band Room Fridays - Environment Club, lunch time in room F06 ATHLETICS: (Info - Schedules)

BROOKSBROADCAST STUDENT MEMO | November 4, 2019 edition

Home of the Thunderbirds Proud to live, learn and play on the traditional territory of the Tla’Amin Nation

Basketball is just about to get started. Make sure you’re reaching out to Mr. Miller if you’d like to get involved. X-Country: every Mon, Weds at 3:30pm Gr 8 Girls Volleyball League: Practices: Tuesday 3:30-5pm; Thursday 7:45-8:45am; Friday Y block. Gr 8 Boys Volleyball League Sr. Boys Soccer (Mr. Rice): Nov 18-20 BCs Burnaby FOLLOW US Follow Brooks on Facebook for reminders: https://www.facebook.com/brookssecondary Check the website for up-to-date information: https://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/brooks/

Upcoming Dates: November 18, 2019 Emergency Preparedness Drill November 19, 2019 We Day in Vancouver, BC

Post-Secondary Institution Visit (Grade 12s) November 28, 2019 Winter Night of Music December 5-7, 2019 Drama Production: Romeo and Juliet December 10, 2019 Emergency Preparedness Drill 7pm PAC Meeting December 18, 2019 Fine Arts Reach for the Top December 20, 2019 Last day before Winter Break January 17, 2019 Jazz Dinner