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Swift Current Comprehensive

High School

1100 11th Ave NE

Swift Current, SK S9H 2V1

(306) 773-2801

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April 2019

CALENDAR OF EVENTS April 4 – Driver Ed Cycle 4 Starts April 5 & 6 – Regional Drama

Festival April 6 – SCCHS Home Badminton

Tournament April 10 – Gr 10 -12 Mid Term

Report Cards emailed home

April 13 – Rolling Hills Sr. Sectional Badminton

April 15 & 17 – Graduation Planning Conferences

April 19-24 – Easter Break April 25 – Classes Resume April 27 – SWAC Sr. District

Badminton UPCOMING DATES May 4 – SWAC Jr. District

Badminton May 11 – SHSAA Provincial

Badminton May 20 – No School – Victoria

Day May 22 – SWAC Blue Section

Track & Field Meet May 25 – All That Jazz Swing

Night May 29 – SWAC District Track &

Field Meet

SCC NEWS The SCC encourages all parents/guardian of grade 9 – 11 SCCHS students to attend Student Led Conferences April 15 & 17. The goal of the conferences is to have each grade 9 -11 student share their Grad Plan and My Blueprint documents. Out of this goal, students will share with their parents/guardians about their course selections, career thoughts, and some of their future goals and plans. Since the SCC is encouraging Parent Engagement, here are some Do’s and Don’ts for parents in career discussions with their child.

A. Do’s:

Encourage your child to get as much education as possible.

Help your child to discover his/her skills.

Support your child with developing the skill of decision-making.

Support an understanding of the work world. B. Don’ts:

Avoid exerting excessive control on your child’s courses/career choices.

Don’t impose your own goals on your child.

Try not to show disappointment when your child chooses a career path or an education path that is different than their own!

See you at SCCHS on April 15th and 17th!

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GRAD PLANNING CONFERENCES

On April 15th & 17th, Grade 9 to 11 SCCHS

students will have Student Led Conferences

with their parent/guardian. The purpose of this term’s SLC will be to review each student’s My

Blueprint document and their course selection

plan that maps out their path to High School

Graduation.

THANK YOU The Student Leadership

Council would like to send a HUGE thank-you to the Swift

Current Ag & Ex and Innovation Credit Union for

their generous prize donations for our Spirit

Month at SCCHS. The Ag & Ex donated three iRide

passes and six movie tickets, and Innovation CU donated five iRide passes. Thank-you

for contributing to the school culture in our

building!

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Dry Grad Fundraiser

TO ALL PARENTS OF SCCHS STUDENTS: 2019 SCCHS Dry Grad Flower Fundraiser If any parent of an SCCHS student would like to contribute to the 2019 SCCHS Dry Grad Flower Fundraiser, the 2019 Graduating Class would greatly appreciate it.

This year Admin Professional Day is Wednesday, April 24th. This day recognizes the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. To help you say "thank you" to these important people, please consider purchasing a mixed flower bouquet that will be delivered for you. The mixed bouquets cost $30.00 each and will be ordered through Wildflower Florist. $10.00 from each bouquet will generously be donated by Wildflower to support Dry Grad 2019. A card with the message "Happy Admin Professional Day" will be included.

The direct link to order: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI0KVFy1UcDjbkws3CFeZUx0VfkpQGgQfMIlumEaRy61j0pg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Orders are due Monday, April 15th and flowers will be delivered on Wednesday, April 24th.

SPORTS The Arden/Colt Track and Field team starts practice Monday April 1st. Practices will be Monday to Thursday 3:30-5:30 until the second week in June. The team is open to any student grade 9-12. Comp Arden and Colt Wrestlers were in Weyburn March 2 & 3 for the Regional Tournament. Congratulations to Sebastien Marchand, Luke Nelson and Aleah Nickel, all three are Regional Wrestling Champions. Also, congrats to Elijah Harden 2nd, Dawson Abbott, Kaitlyn Burns, Jordan Lamontagne, Noah Steinley 3rd, George Unger and Dilan Vargas who placed 4th. All these wrestlers went to Provincials in Regina March 8th & 9th. SCCHS brought home 4 medals from provincials. Sebastian Marchand gold (73kg), Aleah Nickel gold (64 kg), Luke Nelson gold (69kg), and Elijah Harden bronze (77kg). Congratulations!!!

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT Congratulations to the SCCHS Sr. Jazz, Junior Jazz, Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra for outstanding performances at the Regina Optimist Festival last week. Both Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra brought home three golds each, awards for superior performance and invitations to represent Saskatchewan at Nationals in 2020.

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Student of the Month

UNDERSTANDING TEEN EMOTIONS AND DEALING

WITH CONFLICT

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

The School Community Council continues to support the Student of the Month program at SCCHS. This month the SCCHS Student of The Month Initiative focused on the Social Sciences. The following students were nominated for March Student of the Month: Grade 9 – Carsen Schafer, Presley Moberg, Slayte Prefontaine, Milan Yeo Grade 10 – Lexi Boss, Rhett Evjen, Hannah Garner, Olivia Grant, Davis Hunter, Luke Nelson, Caleb Nielsen, Hailey Penley, Osten Poh Grade 11 – Sara Booth, Breanna Martin, Margaret Murray, Jaiden Beaudoin-Kwan Grade 12 – Blayne Anderson, Dawson Abbott, Marvin Bautista, Sarah Hilts, Abby Murray, Cole Meyer, Kiera Rackow, Zoe Foster Through the random draw, the following students were named as SCCHS Students of the Month: Grade 9 SOTM is Slayte Prefontaine - Slayte is a friendly and endearing student who has become a key part of SCCHS's drama program. Initially involved as part of our massive technical crew for the Sound of Music in the fall, Slayte has now taken on additional responsibility as an assistant stage manager, which requires tremendous dedication and skill. His upbeat demeanor and distinct sense of humour are appreciated by those around him during the many long drama rehearsals held each year. Grade10 SOTM is Hailey Penley - Haily Penley is wholly deserving of being student of the month! Hailey is a motivated and dedicated young student with an incredible work ethic both in and out of the classroom. Whether it is excelling at school or softball, Hailey embodies all that SCCHS could hope for. Congratulations on being named student of the month! Grade11 SOTM is Jaiden Beaudoin-Kwan - Not only does Jaiden have the qualities of a successful student academically; she can work independently and in group settings. She is a calm and convincing leader, and she can think for herself and be compassionate toward others. She has been an asset in the classroom, as she motivates others to do their best by setting a great example. Grade12 SOTM is Kierra Rackow - Kiera is a diligent and respectful student who is academically engaged, showing particular strength as a writer. Her willingness to engage in class discussion and activities is appreciated, and she makes those around her better. She is also very involved in the school's music program, having experience with several bands and choirs, including in the Pit Orchestra for The Sound of Music.

UNDERSTANDING TEEN EMOTIONS AND DEALING WITH CONFLICT

A 90-minute information session for parents of teenagers presented by

Child and Youth Mental Services (Saskatchewan Health Authority).

Date: Wednesday, April 24 7-8:30pm

Location: Swift current Branch Library – 411 Herbert Street East

**No registration is required; this event is open to the public.

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Chinook Board of Education - Trustee

Profile:

Chinook School Division is featuring profiles on our Board members throughout the 2018-2019 school year. We gave them a series of questions to answer so our families and communities can get to know them a little better... This month's profile is TIM RAMAGE. Tim Ramage is a Trustee for Subdivision 8 which includes all Swift Current schools: Fairview, Central, Irwin, École Centennial, CAMPS, Maverick and SCCHS. Tim has been a Trustee for nearly 15 years, starting with the legacy Swift Current Division 94.

1. Why did you become a trustee? I became a trustee because I honestly desire that all children and youth have the opportunity to learn and grow in an educational environment that enables them to reach their fullest potential with a strong support base.

2. What do you feel you bring to the Board table? I have worked much with children and youth within our community in varying capacities: operated an Open Custody Young Offender Home for Sask. Justice, youth pastor, Social Services Contract Mentor, Southwest Homes. As a result of these experiences as well as taking courses relative to working with youth who struggle with esteem and addiction issues, I believe children and youth need individual help and support.

3. What kinds of things does a board of education do? The Board of Education works cooperatively with the Minister of Education, with the goal of enabling our School Division to deliver the services necessary to fulfill the needs of our students.

4. What is your most memorable school event or activity you have been a part of? I’ve enjoyed many memorable moments as a Board Trustee, mainly being able to attend the Grand Re-opening of Maverick School, as well as our new Ecole Centennial School. However, what I have enjoyed most is being able to visit the schools in our division on both a formal and informal basis, and seeing how staff and students have taken the initiative to develop their school’s “personality”.

5. What do you feel is one of the most important issues facing the Education sector today? I feel the most important issue facing the education sector today is the ongoing need for funding to deliver the educational programming that is needed to meet the needs of both teachers and students.

6. What is your most heart-warming and/or funniest moment in your time as a trustee? The most heartwarming moments I have experienced in my time as a Trustee is when students from various schools attend Board Meetings and present their outstanding accomplishments and projects that they have been working on within their schools.

7. What do you want people to know about being a trustee? It is my desire that teachers, staff, parents, and students know that as trustees we are approachable, and are working on their behalf to help them educate and mentor the children who are under their care.

8. What are you looking forward to in regards to the future of the Education sector? As in the present, I am looking forward to and hoping that the number of students committing to graduate will continue to rise, and that the children who struggle will continue to receive the help they need from the new initiatives that have been implemented recently (eg. Math and ELA Interventions).

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