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January 2019

Swift Current Comprehensive

High School

1100 11th Ave NE

Swift Current, SK S9H 2V1

(306) 773-2801

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Jan. 7 – Classes Resume Jan. 11 & 12 – Gr. 9 Ardens/Colts

Basketball Tournament Jan. 18 & 19 – Sr. Colts Basketball

Tournament Jan. 21 – Driver Ed Cycle 3 starts Jan. 23-28 – Semester One Final

Exams Jan. 29 – Turn around day – No

School Jan. 30 – Semester 2 starts

Bus Passes Semester 2 Chinook bus

passes will be available for purchase starting January

23, 2019 in the main office. Students must purchase a

bus pass by Friday, February 8, 2019 to ride the bus.

NO PASS NO RIDE AFTER THIS DATE.

Home and School Communication As the school year proceeds, we will continue to strive for an improved level of home/school communication. Please contact your child’s teacher through email as you can access the Staff Directory that is found under the About tab on the school’s website. Each staff member’s email address can be found under this tab. If you want to phone the school to speak to a staff member, touch base with each grade’s specific administrator. Grade 9 – Mr. Regier ext. 504 Grades 10/11 – Mr. Kielo ext. 503 Grade 12 – Ms. Champigny Lucyk ext. 505 Communication is an integral part of developing the partnership between home and school. SCCHS will strive to continue to improve upon this piece of the relationship – building process.

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Secondary Level Exam Schedule Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:00 – 11:30am

Exams for all Period 1 Classes

12:45 – 3:15pm Study Time

Thursday, January 24, 2019 9:00 – 11:30am Exams for all Period 2 Classes

12:45 – 3:15pm Study Time

Friday, January 25, 2019 9:00 – 11:30am Exams for all Period 3 Classes

12:45 – 3:15pm Exams for all Period 5 Classes

Monday, January, 28, 2019 9:00 – 11:30am Exams for all Period 6 Classes

12:45 – 3:15pm Conflict Exam Make Up

All exams will be written in your regular scheduled classroom.

Grade 9 Exam Schedule Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:45 am - 11:00 am

Math *see room assignment below

Thursday, January 24, 2019 8:45 am – 11:00 am Science *see room assignment below

Friday, January 25, 2019 8:45 am – 11:00 am History *see room assignment below ----------------------------------- 12:45 pm – 2:30 pm Core French 9 *see room assignment below

Exams will be written in the following room(s): Mrs. Chalk and Mr. Murdoch Room 224 and 226

Ms. Cave Ginter and Mrs. Striker Rooms 235 and 232

Mrs. Herrick and Mr. Nicholson Rooms 215 and 216

Mrs. Braun and Mrs. Langendoen Room 107 and 108

Mme. Bailey Room 218

Grade 9FI Exam Schedule

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:45 - 11:00 am Math 9 - M. Macmillan Rm 219

Thursday, January 24, 2019 8:45 – 11:00am Histoire 9 - Mme Bailey Rm 218

January Exam Schedules

Note: Students are required to remain in the examination room a minimum of one hour and are asked to be very quiet in the hallways out of courtesy to other students who are writing exams.

PLEASE NOTIFY THE ADMINISTRATION IF ANY CONFLICTS OCCUR AS A

RESULT OF THIS SCHEDULE.

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Student of the Month

Driver Education

Cycle 3 driver ed starts Monday, January 21, 2019

– noon and afterschool. The parent information meeting for this cycle is

January 14, 2019 at 7pm in Room 258 at SCCHS.

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 Science Department. The following students were nominated for January Student of the Month: Grade 9 – Kane Klassen, Abby Goddard, Sydney Hogg, Kai Haubrich, Morgan Harll, Brandon Blatz, Hillary Lacelle Grade 10 – Jaxxe Guerrero, Kamryn Johnson, Zander Rommelaere, Ghrandozz Aguilar Grade 11 – Brooklyn Choo Foo, Owen Ljunggren Grade 12 – Eljay Dungca, Jonathon Grant, Aleah Nickel, Amanda Thoreson, Danika Messer Through the random draw, the following students were named as SCCHS Students of the Month: Grade 9 SOTM is Kai Haubrich - Kai Haubrich is the Grade 9 Science Student of the Month. He has consistently put forth a strong effort in the classroom and in the lab. His attention to detail and daily work ethic lead to many positive contributions in the classroom. Congratulations Kai! Grade10 SOTM is Kamryn Johnson - Kamryn is a hardworking and focused student who learns new concepts quickly and never complains about struggling through new ideas. She is an example to others of how to succeed.

Grade 11 SOTM is Brooklyn Choo-Foo – Brooklyn is an excellent student both academically as well as her involvement with extra-curricular activities pertaining to the school and community. She assists peers in all of her classes with comprehension and understanding of the material. She is a strong leader on and off the court for both school basketball as well as school and club volleyball. Brooklyn has also been an excellent leader with the Best Buddies group. Grade 12 SOTM is Jonathan Grant - Jonathon has shown exemplary work within school academia as well as extra-curricular activities. He has a strong work ethic in all of his classes. He is a kind and patient person who assists many of his peers in his classes as well. Jonathon should also be commended for his amazing performances as one of the lead roles in this year’s drama production “The Sound of Music”.

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SCCHS Fine Arts The Sound of Music Thank you to everyone from the community who came out to see the SCCHS Fine Arts Program’s production of "The Sound of Music". Your support allows our arts programs to continue to produce high quality educational opportunities for our students. We'd also like to congratulate all Staff, Community Members, and Students involved in the production - it was extremely successful all around!

Work Experience

On behalf of the 53 students in our work experience program, we would like to sincerely thank the following employers for providing a work term over the first semester. Your willingness to take our students into your place of employment to provide mentorship and career awareness means a lot. This experiential learning helps our students to develop tangible skills in the workplace and make connections between school and career pathways for their future. We are always looking for new employer partners to include our students into their workplace. If you are interested, please contact Cindy Lowe at clowe@chinooksd.ca or Jessie Hanna at jhanna@chinooksd.ca for more information. Second semester placements will start February and March 2019. Fall 2018 Work Experience Employers: The Meadows; Swift Current Broncos Hockey Club; Milestones Early Learning Centre; Dental Arts Clinic; Central School; Natural Wonders Early Learning Centre; Sask Health Authority- Housekeeping, Xray, Physiotherapy, Home Care; Pharmasave; Ecole Centennial; Pattison Agriculture; Comm Centre Inc.; SCCHS teachers; Herbert Autobody; Associate Pet Hospital; Canadian Tire; Bridal Builders; Golden West Radio; Cypress Motors; Sign Here; Pro-Embroidery; Family Resource Center; Great Plains College; All Saints School; Home Inn & Suites; Key Energy; Southwest Newcomers Welcome Center; Irwin School; Pizza Hut; PDQ; Vision Care; Central Avenue Physiotherapy; TJ’s Pizza; Swift Current Fire Department; Southwest Graphics; Standard Motors; Surround Sound; CTS Kenworth; SPCA; Alexander Electrical; Pioneer Coop Agronomy; Southwest Animal Health Center; Robertson Implements; Giant Tiger; MCC; Embers Hair Design; Kevin's Ultimate Detailing; City of Swift Current IPlex; and Salvation Army

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Business Club The Business Club has had another exciting month filled with activities and events to build business and leadership skills. On November 28th, we had the team attend the Innovation Credit Union/Nimegeers Carlson Business Forum learning a broad range of business strategies such as: the creation of a business, improving a business, and a successful business exit. December 1st, we attended a case competition in Regina, where our student Kaye Aguirre made it to the final! We also attended a speech workshop in Saskatoon, December 8th, where our members learned the art of public speaking.

We are also thankful for the support of local accounting firms Stark & Marsh and MNP. Stark & Marsh recently hosted our business students in their offices for a Lunch and Learn and career talk. As well, MNP sponsored a Lunch and Learn with two CPA professionals, Brook-Lyn and Sydney, who came to talk about the CPA designation and helped our students review a Finance Case. The spring promises to be very busy with debate and case practice every Monday after school starting Jan 7 as we prepare to attend debates at Luther Collegiate and the U of S. In addition, we plan on going to Campbell Collegiate for an Ivey Case Competition in March. Our lunch and learn meetings on Tuesdays will continue to welcome professionals such as lawyers and entrepreneurs from Swift Current & area. As well, stay tuned for the date of our major event of the year, the Innovation Case Competition to be held sometime in the spring as well. New members are always welcome.

Archery The SCCHS Archery Team will be starting up in the new year, so watch for announcements in January for sign up times! Newcomers welcome, no experience necessary!

E-cigarettes and Vaping A growing concern among educators and parents is the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products by youth. We want to remind everyone that the use of tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping in any form by students, employees or other people is not allowed on our school grounds or in our buildings. Students caught smoking, using or in possession of the prohibited products in or near the school will be disciplined according to policy. E-cigarettes and vaping can be harmful to the user and to people exposed to the second hand e-cigarette smoke. Like regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes with nicotine are linked to a many harmful effects on children and youth—from addiction to disruptive effects on the developing brain. Please read the Canadian Pediatric Society’s recommendations on protecting children and youth from the dangers of e-cigarettes: https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/e-cigarettes-a-danger-to-children-and-youth.

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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 DIANNE HAHN Dianne Hahn is a Trustee for Subdivision 8 which includes all Swift Current schools: Fairview, Central, Irwin, École Centennial, CAMPS, Maverick and SCCHS. Dianne has been a Trustee with Chinook for two years. 1. Why did you become a trustee? I have a love for children and I wanted to contribute to their education experience and their future. I also became a trustee because I wanted to give back to the school division that has given so much to me and our son. Both myself and our son have gone through the education system here and received a quality education. I want to preserve as well as improve the quality of education within Chinook School Division while contributing to our future.

2. What do you feel you bring to the Board table? I feel I bring an open mind, the ability to listen and to collaborate as well as sound judgment. I also have a sincere interest in public education in southwest Saskatchewan, including Swift Current. I have many years of municipal administration experience which I believe is an asset in several different areas.

3. What kinds of things does a board of education do? Board members work together to accomplish the Board’s goals. The Board establishes a vision for the School Division, hires the Director of Education, sets the yearly budget in consultation with Administration, and makes decisions on policies. We also advocate for the needs and best interests of our students.

4. What is your most memorable school event or activity you have been a part of? It is difficult to pick just one but it would be Maverick High School Graduation. It is so moving to hear the challenges that some of these students have faced and overcome in order to graduate. The smiles on their faces during the graduation ceremony says it all. It is truly a privilege to be a part of the celebration with them.

5. What do you feel is one of the most important issues facing the Education sector today? I believe the most important issue facing the Education sector today is an equitable and sustainable education system, particularly in smaller centres such as Swift Current and southwest Saskatchewan.

6. What is your most heart-warming and/or funniest moment in your time as a trustee? Again, it is difficult to pick just one. For this question I need to speak on an overall basis. For me the most heart-warming moments have been the different opportunities I have had to meet some of the students within our School Division and learn about some of their experiences and opportunities they have had in education. I love hearing the students talk about their experiences in education or perform.

7. What do you want people to know about being a trustee? It’s great! I have learned SO much over the last two years and am looking forward to learning more and continuing to contribute going forward. There is a huge time commitment to being a trustee but it is so rewarding.

8. What are you looking forward to in regards to the future of the Education sector? I am hopeful for changes in the Provincial Sector Strategic Plan for 2020 and beyond that. I had the privilege of participating in the recent Education Summit held and hosted by the Ministry of Education and I am looking forward to hearing what priorities and goals the Province determines. Some changes in education are needed in order to not only have an equitable and sustainable education system but also an excellent education system.

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