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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:13 pm | |
| Sept Start Up Activities - Collect, Pay, Change Lockers, Planners, Fees, Timetable Changes Monday, Aug. 30 - Grade 12 Tuesday, Aug. 31 - Grade 11 Wednesday, Sept. 1 - Grade 10 Thursday, Sept. 2 - Grade 9 Friday, Sept. 3 - Grade 8 Check your time by last name initial A-L is 9:30-11:30am M-Z is 12:30 - 2:30pm for each day |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:14 pm | |
| Looking Ahead... First Day Routines in September For the first day of school, Tuesday, September 7, 2010, schools will start approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes later. As a result, students will need to ensure that they have a snack with them as the start and finish times (for that day only) will be as follows: Revised School Revised School School START Time END Time Cedar Grove Elementary..................... 11:00 AM ................................1:25 PM Davis Bay Elementary.......................... 10:50 AM ...............................1:05 PM Gibsons Elementary .............................11:20 AM ...............................1:35 PM Halfmoon Bay Elementary ....................10:30 AM ...............................1:05 PM Kinnikinnick Elementary ........................10:55 AM .............................12:55 PM Langdale Elementary .............................11:00 AM ...............................1:20 PM Madeira Park Elementary........................11:15 AM ...............................1:45 PM Roberts Creek Elementary .....................11:10 AM ...............................1:30 PM West Sechelt Elementary ........................11:15 AM ...............................1:45 PM Chatelech Secondary................................11:15 AM ...............................2:00 PM Elphinstone Secondary..............................11:05 AM ...............................1:45 PM Pender Harbour Secondary .......................11:15 AM ...............................1:45 PM School bus services for this day will reflect the start time change. All stop locations and routes will remain the same, but pick up and drop off times will be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes later. Students can find their bus stops and times posted on the windows of their school offices one week prior to the start of the school year. If you are unsure of your stop, please call the school bus service directly: Gibsons, Sechelt and Halfmoon Bay area residents: 604-885-2513 Pender Harbour and Madeira Park area residents: 604-883-2040 If you have not already registered for bus transportation, please contact your local busing company: Sechelt School Bus Company: register online at www.secheltschoolbus.ca Pender Harbour Transportation: phone 604-883-2040 |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2010 10:45 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY JUNE 15th - FEHG Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Word of the Day -ruth \ROOTH\, noun: 1. Compassion or pity for another. 2. Sorrow or misery about one's own misdeeds or flaws. 3. In the Bible, a Moabite woman who married Boaz and became an ancestor of David: the daughter-in-law of Naomi. 4. Book of the Bible bearing her name. 5. A female given name. Even when she had been loudest in denouncing Ayala's mutiny, her heart had melted in ruth because Ayala had been so unhappy. There will be a parents meeting for all students interested in going on the Amsterdam to Paris trip on Easter 2011, Tonight June 15th in Room 201 at 7:30 pm. If you need more info on the trip, see Ms. Thomas. The trip is open to gr. 10, 11 & 12 students. This is your last reminder that all Library books are due tomorrow. Chat Mountain Bike Team - please see Mr. Campbell for some important information. Personalized yearbooks can be picked up at the office today. Those are ones that were purchased before the end of September and have your name on the front. All others can be picked up at the gym at lunch hour If you still haven’t purchased one you can do so today in the office. Miss Landry's HACE 8 students must hand in any missing assignments by the end of the day Wednesday. The following students must come to Miss Landry's class (room 121) at lunch on Wednesday to complete their missing Sex Ed. assignment: Ella Adams Sara Albrecht Jack Anthony Robert Casey Sam Cooper Brant Morris Coral Ouellette Jacob Paul Blake Pearson Kassia Rolston Marissa Solowan Hayley Steele Rachel Van Der Heide Stephan Van Poppelen Avery Yelton Thank you Grads - your tickets for the grad ceremony are in the office and should be picked up today |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:11 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY JUNE 14th - ABCD Lunch Feature Today - PEROGIES $3.00 Word of the Day - vernacular \ver-NAK-yuh-ler\, noun: 1. The plain variety of language in everyday use. 2. The language or vocabulary peculiar to a class or profession. 3. The native speech or language of a place. 4. Any medium or mode of expression that reflects popular taste or indigenous _removed_s. adjective: 1. (of language) Native or indigenous. 2. Using the native language of a place. 3. Using plain, everyday language. The BOP, as it is known in industry vernacular, sits atop the wellhead on the seafloor and contains a series of plates, known as rams, stacked on top of each other. The plates close and seal the well if a problem occurs. There will be a parents meeting for all students interested in going on the Amsterdam to Paris trip on Easter 2011, next Tuesday, June 15th in Room 201 at 7:30 pm. If you need more info on the trip, see Ms. Thomas. The trip is open to gr. 10, 11 & 12 students. Chat Mountain Bike Team - please see Mr. Campbell for some important information. Yearbooks can be purchased at lunch today at lunch Grads - your tickets for the grad ceremony are in the office and should be picked up today |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:55 pm | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, JUNE 11th - HGFE Lunch Feature Today - BUTTER CHICKEN/RICE $3.00 Word of the Day - kowtow \KOU-TOU\ , verb; To act in a subservient manner. To kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in expression of deep respect, worship, or submission, as formerly done in China. as a noun An act of servile deference. Senior boys basketball players interested in playing next year, there will be a 10 minute meeting at lunch in the conference room. There will be a parents meeting for all students interested in going on the Amsterdam to Paris trip on Easter 2011, next Tuesday, June 15th in Room 201 at 7:30 pm. If you need more info on the trip, see Ms. Thomas. The trip is open to gr. 10, 11 & 12 students. A reminder to all Planning 11 students that all web resource assignments are due today Yearbooks can be purchased on lunch today and at lunch on Monday Grads - your tickets for the grad ceremony are in the office and should be picked up today |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 9:24 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY JUNE 10th - CDAB Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Word of the Day - suspire \suh-SPAHY-uhr\, verb: To utter with long, sighing breaths. The beleaguered alligator will rise on his stubby legs, distend his body, open wide his cavernous jaws, suspire what is supposed to be a dreadful hiss but sounds more like a tired sigh, and then ferociously clash his jaws together. Senior boys basketball players interested in playing next year, there will be a 10 minute meeting at lunch in the conference room on Friday. There will be a parents meeting for all students interested in going on the Amsterdam to Paris trip on Easter 2011, next Tuesday, June 15th in Room 201 at 7:30 pm. If you need more info on the trip, see Ms. Thomas. The trip is open to gr. 10, 11 & 12 students. All grade 9's and 12's - the interview day has been changed from Thursday morning to Friday morning. So Mr. Murphy will be calling all grade 9 and 12's over the PA to participate in their Planning and Grad Transitions interviews on Friday morning not Thursday morning. A reminder to all Planning 11 students that all web resource assignments are due this Friday, June 11. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed Jun 9, 2010 10:47 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9th - FEHG Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS Word of the Day baksheesh \bak-SHEESH\, noun: 1. A gratuity, present or tip. 2. A gratuity, tip, or bribe paid to expedite service. verb: 1. To give a tip. James Stuart and Nicholas Revett painted and measured until 1753, when their mission was cut short by the arrival of plague and the fact that Stuart had punched the baksheesh-demanding British consul. 1. There will be a parents meeting for all students interested in going on the Amsterdam to Paris trip on Easter 2011, next Tuesday, June 15th in Room 201 at 7:30 pm. If you need more info on the trip, see Ms. Thomas. The trip is open to gr. 10, 11 & 12 students. The annual Dirt Shredder Mountain Bike Race is happening today at Kinnickinnick Park it is open to Grade 8 riders. There are 2 races - a competitive timed race, and a recreational 'poker' race - as well as entertainment, snacks & refreshments. Grade 8 riders interested in the event, please see Mr. Campbell for more info. Grade 9-12 riders interested in helping out at the event, see Mr. Campbell as well! |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue Jun 8, 2010 9:36 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, JUNE 8th - ABCD Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Word of the Day - plucky \PLUHK-ee\, adjective: Having or showing pluck or courage; brave. Little Orphan Annie will soon skip off into the newspaper sunset, Tribune Media Services announced last week in canceling the plucky 86-year-old redhead. The annual Dirt Shredder Mountain Bike Race is happening at Kinnickinnick Park on Wednesday, June 9th and is open to Grade 8 riders. There are 2 races - a competitive timed race, and a recreational 'poker' race - as well as entertainment, snacks & refreshments. Grade 8 riders interested in the event, please see Mr. Campbell for more info. Grade 9-12 riders interested in helping out at the event, see Mr. Campbell as well! |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon Jun 7, 2010 1:12 pm | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, JUNE 7th - HGFE Lunch Feature Today - PEROGIES $3.00 Word of the Day - majuscule \MAJ-uh-skyool\, adjective: Of letters written either as capitals or uncials. noun: A large letter, either capital or uncial, used in writing or printing. The letter c is chiefly remarkable for the fact of there being two distinct majuscule forms, the more archaic of which is almost exclusively used to represent the numeral. The annual Dirt Shredder Mountain Bike Race is happening at Kinnickinnick park on Wednesday, June 9th and is open to Grade 8 riders. There are 2 races - a competitive timed race, and a recreational 'poker' race - as well as entertainment, snacks & refreshments. Grade 8 riders interested in the event, please see Mr. Campbell for more info. Grade 9-12 riders interested in helping out at the event, see Mr. Campbell as well! |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu Jun 3, 2010 9:43 am | |
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 3rd - FEHG Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Word of the Day - sawyer \SAW-yer\, noun: 1. One that is employed in sawing wood. 2. Also called sawyer beetle. Any of several long-horned beetles, esp. one of the genus Monochamus, the larvae of which bore in the wood of coniferous trees. 3. A tree or a part of a tree that protrudes above the surface in a body of water. All grads make sure your have picked up a graduation ceremony invitation request form from the office. They must be handed in by June 4th (that’s tomorrow) to get tickets to the graduation ceremony. Teachers, please put out your blue bins for pick up . Please ask your students to not use it for refundables or garbage. Planning 10's A reminder that the final deadline for all Planning 10 assignments is this Friday, June 4th. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed Jun 2, 2010 10:23 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2nd - ABCD Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS $3.00 Word of the Day - afterclap \AF-ter-klap\, noun: An unexpected, often unpleasant sequel to a matter that had been considered closed. Many Norwegian fishermen who then voted for the present system of limited prohibition are now bewailing its afterclap in the depression of their industry. All grads make sure your have picked up a graduation ceremony invitation request form from the office. They must be handed in by June 4th to get tickets to the graduation ceremony. Planning 10's A reminder that the final deadline for all Planning 10 assignments is this Friday, June 4th. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon May 31, 2010 10:05 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, MAY 31st - CDAB Lunch Feature Today - PEROGIES $3.00 Word of the Day - mugwump \MUHG-wuhmp\, noun: 1. A person who is unable to make up his or her mind on an issue, esp. in politics; a person who is neutral on a controversial issue. 2. A Republican who refused to support the party nominee, James G. Blaine, in the presidential campaign of 1884. Twain declared that people arrive at their religion and politics "Second-hand and without examination," and proclaimed himself a Mugwump and anti-Imperialist. Those of all political persuasions quote and misquote him and claim him as a spokesman for their opposing views. Congratulations to the Chatelech Mountain Biking Team for their stellar performance at the Provincial Mountain Biking Races at Whistler this past weekend. Jonas LomaX was a strong 7th in a large field of Grade 10 boys. Jessica Marquis came 2nd in the Senior Girls division and the Grade 8 girls team of Lauren Pudek and Grace Stanhope combined their 3rd and 4th place finishes to take the Bantam Girls championship trophy. The combined efforts of Emily Duncan-Hansen (2nd) Meghan Campbell and Kirsten Calder-Sutt (5th) resulted in the Grade 9 girls winning the Juvenile Girls championship. Great job riders! Term 3 Power 8 students: last chance to get your INTU posters from Mrs. Stinchcombe in room 128. Those that are not picked up by the end of today will go into recycling. All grads make sure your have picked up a graduation ceremony invitation request form from the office. They must be handed in by June 4th to get tickets to the graduation ceremony. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 12:32 pm | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, MAY 28th - FEHG Lunch Feature Today - BUTTER CHICKEN/RICE $3.00 Word of the Day - chevron \SHEV--ruh-n\, noun: 1. A badge consisting of stripes meeting at an angle, worn on the sleeve by noncommissioned officers, police officers, etc., as an indication of rank, service, or the like. 2. A V-shaped pattern, especially a kind of fret used in architecture. 3. Also called chevron weave, a herringbone pattern in textiles. 4. In skiing, a method of going up a slope in which a skier sets the skis in a form resembling a V, and, placing weight on the inside edges, advances the skis by turns using the poles from behind for push and support. It isn’t so easy to sew on a Private First Class’ chevron: it has to be placed at a certain prescribed distance from the seam of the sleeve; moreover, the two open sides of the chevron must be absolutely straight Grade 12 students who have been accepted to the University of Victoria: a UVIC representative will be here on Monday, May 31st between 12:30 and 3:00 pm to meet with students who have been accepted to UVic and would like some guidance or help with the registration process. See Mr. Smith to sign up. Yearbook students- please ensure that you attend class on Monday next week. Message to Chat Rugby Players Brief but important meeting at noon today in the CAPP room for all rugby players. Please be there to get your permission forms. Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th, that’s tomorrow. This is very important. Also, grads - bring your grad ceremony invitation forms into the office. Grads - if you are bringing a date to the Prom that does not attend Chatelech, they need to show picture ID at the door Teachers, please put out your blue bins |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 9:40 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY MAY 26th - HGFE Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Word of the Day - eristic \e-RIS-tik\, adjective: 1. Pertaining to controversy or disputation; controversial. 2. Of argument for the sole purpose of winning, regardless of the reason. noun: 1. Argument for the sole purpose of winning, regardless of the reason. 2. The art of disputation. This factor is a leading characteristic that separates eristic dialogue from persuasion dialogue. In the quarrel, there is an appearance of paying attention to a logical assessment of the issue by weighing the arguments on both sides (as if the dialogue were, say, a critical discussion.) But this appearance is a sham. -- Douglas N. Walton, Appeal to Popular Opinion Both disputants attain their object in well-conducted argument, though not in eristic, for both cannot be victorious. Grade 12 students who have been accepted to the University of Victoria: a UVIC representative will be here on Monday, May 31st between 12:30 and 3:00 pm to meet with students who have been accepted to UVic and would like some guidance or help with the registration process. See Mr. Smith to sign up. Chat Mountain Bike Team - a short but VERY IMPORTANT meeting at lunch today in Mr. Campbell's room - come right at the beginning of lunch!!!! Attention Grade 8's. If you were in Power last term, and you would like your INTU posters, come down to Mrs. Stinchcombe's room and pick them up today or tomorrow. There is a new list of students with overdue library books in the library window. Please check it out and get your overdues back. Thanks - Yearbook students- please ensure that you attend class on Monday next week. Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th, that’s tomorrow. This is very important. Also, grads - bring your grad ceremony invitation forms into the office. Grads - if you are bringing a date to the Prom that does not attend Chatelech, they need to show picture ID at the door Teachers, please put out your blue bins |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 10:02 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY MAY 26th - HGFE Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS $3.00 Word of the Day - perpend \per-PEND\, verb: 1. To ponder; deliberate. 2. To be attentive; reflect. noun: 1. A large stone passing through the entire thickness of a wall. "So I do, madonna; but to read his right wits is to read thus: therefore perpend, my princess, and give ear. -- William Shakespeare, Twelfth night, or, What you will Let us each ponder the probity of global harmony. Might we perpend that tranquility can be more than a theory? When we cast a ballot, let us consider imminent combat and intentional communication. Which would you choose? Heed the call. Our children's future is in our hands. There is a new list of students with overdue library books in the library window. Please check it out and get your overdues back. Thanks To Drama 9 students: Today's after school rehearsal has been cancelled. Please see Mrs. Douglas in room102 at lunch - Yearbook students- please ensure that you attend class on Monday next week. - Ultimate Team- please be ready and in the foyer right after school today for a our game against Elphinstone. Grade 12 students who have been accepted to the University of Victoria: a UVIC representative will be here on Monday, May 31st between 12:30 and 3 to meet with students who have been accepted to UVic and would like some guidance or help with the registration process. See Mr. Smith to sign up. Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th. This is very important. Also, grads - bring your grad ceremony invitation forms into the office. All grade 11 students helping with grade 7 orientation tonight, please meet in the theatre at noon today Grads - if you are bringing a date to the Prom that does not attend Chatelech, they need to show picture ID at the door |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 9:51 am | |
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, MAY 25th - CDAB Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Word of the Day - vamoose \va-MOOS\, verb: 1. To leave hurriedly or quickly; decamp. 2. To leave hurriedly or quickly from; decamp from. Councilman Caraway is adamant that all of the businesses on Pontiac Street must go away, vamoose, take a powder, even though they are industrial and manufacturing companies and even though they are on land that is zoned for industrial and manufacturing. Grade 12 students who have been accepted to the University of Victoria: a UVIC representative will be here on Monday, May 31st between 12:30 and 3 to meet with students who have been accepted to UVic and would like some guidance or help with the registration process. See Mr. Smith to sign up. Geography 12 tutorial today at lunch in room 207 Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th. This is very important. Also, grads - bring your grad ceremony invitation forms into the office. HAPPY BIRTHDAY - BELINDA DINSMORE and ALI POWELL |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 9:20 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY MAY 21st - FEHG Lunch Feature Today - BUTTER CHICKEN/RICE $3.00 Word of the Day - sesquipedalianism \ses-kwi-PEED-l-iz-uhm\, adjective: 1. Given to using long words. 2. (Of a word) containing many syllables. Quoting those who insist on engaging in sesquipedalianism (using “large words when smaller ones will do,”) Cavett romps and stomps over his subjects in a veritable malign-fest of the linguistically misguided. Grade 12 students who have been accepted to the University of Victoria: a UVIC representative will be here on Monday, May 31st between 12:30 and 3 to meet with students who have been accepted to UVic and would like some guidance or help with the registration process. See Mr. Smith to sign up. Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th. This is very important. Teachers - please put out your blue bins |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 10:32 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, MAY 20th - ABCD Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Word of the Day - pellucid \puh-LOO-sid\, adjective: 1. Transparent; clear; not opaque. 2. Easily understandable. The prevailing atmosphere as one cruises Kukulcan Boulevard, the busy strip where most of Cancun's 122 hotels are clustered, remains that of an Orlando or a Las Vegas dropped intact next to pellucid Caribbean waters. 1. Quick grad 2011 meeting at lunch in the theatre Today. Talking about this years prom and ceremony and opportunities to help out. 2. Yearbooks are on sale today at lunch in the foyer. Don't miss out. Buy one now. On Wednesday afternoon, the Chatelech Mountain Bike Team wrapped up the 6-race North Shore Mountain Bike League series against school teams from North Van, West Van, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton. Through the season, riders from Chatelech had a number of terrific results in all age categories. With the League Championship race yesterday, points earned through the season were totaled & awards handed out. Once again, Chatelech riders were well represented in the medal standings: Bantam Girls: Grace Stanhope - 1st Laren Pudek - 2nd Juvenile Girls: Holly Feniak - 1st Emily Duncan-Hansen - 4th Meghan Campbell - 9th Kirsten Calder-Sutt - 10th Junior Boys: Louis Dillon - 1st Jonas Lomax - 4th Senior Boys: Drew Dannes - 7th Senior Girls: Jessica Marquis - 2nd In team results, the Chatelech Bantam/Juvenile Girls won the League Championship and will proudly hang their Banner in the Gym this spring! Our final event of the season will be the Provincial Championships in Whistler, on Saturday, May 29th. Well done racers & good luck next weekend!!!!! Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th. This is very important. Teachers - please put out your blue bins |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 1:09 pm | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY MAY 19th - HGFE Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS $3.00 Word of the Day - omnific \om-NIF-ik\, adjective: Creating all things; having unlimited powers of creation. hen was issued that omnific mandate which Longinus and others have so much admired for its sublimity, grandeur, and brevity. Hi- Congratulations to the Chat Ultimate Team for their efforts at the North Shore Zone Championships this past Friday. Our team faced some steep competition against senior only teams- despite having many juniors on our team. In the end- Chat played with class and honour on the field and was awarded a banner for Spirit of the Game and finished middle of the pack for overall results in the zone. Chat will move on to play Elphinstone next week in an exhibition game. No Ultimate Team practice today 1. Quick grad 2011 meeting at lunch in the theatre on Thursday. Talking about this years prom and ceremony and opportunities to help out. 2. Yearbooks are on sale tomorrow at lunch in the foyer. Don't miss out. Buy one now. Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th. This is very important. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 9:33 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, MAY 18th - CDAB Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Word of the Day - valetudinarian \val-uh-too-din-AIR-ee-un; -tyoo-\, noun: 1. A weak or sickly person, especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health. adjective: 1. Sickly; weak; infirm. 2. Morbidly concerned with one's health. He is the querulous bedridden valetudinarian complaining of his asthma or his hay fever, remarking with characteristic hyperbole that "every speck of dust suffocates me." Quick grad 2011 meeting at lunch in the theatre on Thursday. Talking about this years prom and ceremony and opportunities to help out. Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th. This is very important. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 9:56 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY MAY 17th - FEHG Lunch Feature Today - PEROGIES $3.00 Word of the Day - quash \KWOSH\, transitive verb: 1. (Law) To abate, annul, overthrow, or make void; as, "to quash an indictment." 2. To crush; to subdue; to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely; as, "to quash a rebellion." The Shelby Globe attributed her death to acute heart failure and yellow jaundice and did its best to quash a curious town rumor that had her being poisoned by eating oyster sandwiches. There will be no band after school today. Chat Mountain Bike Team - your Tuesday meeting has been moved to MONDAY - today - at 12pm in Mr. Campbell's room. If you're going to Provincials, BE AT THIS MEETING. Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th. This is very important. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 10:59 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY MAY 13th - HGFE Word of the Day - afterclap \AF-ter-klap\ , noun; An unexpected, often unpleasant sequel to a matter that had been considered closed. Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Grads - bring your prom ticket order form to the office and sign your dates name on the guest form at the front counter Grads -Make sure to fill out your grad ceremony forms and hand them into either Deven or there is a box in the office, just put them in the slot. These should be in before May 28th. This is very important. GRADE 8 GAUSS MATH CONTEST IS HAPPENING TODAY .. in your Math 8 class... don't forget to bring your pencil and calculator... GOOD LUCK GRADE 8 MATHLETES... 1. Yearbooks will be on sale Today at lunch in the foyer. Don't miss out. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 9:23 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, MAY 11th - FEHG Word of the Day - sough \SAU; SUHF\, intransitive verb: 1. To make a soft, low sighing or rustling sound, as the wind. noun: 1. A soft, low rustling or sighing sound. In the dark of winter, tin roofs sough with rain. Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Chat Mountain Bike Team - Tuesday Meeting - 12:00pm - Mr. Campbell's room - EVERYONE must attend! Grads - bring your prom ticket order form to the office and sign your dates name on the guest form at the front counter GRADE 8 GAUSS MATH CONTEST IS HAPPENING TODAY AND TOMORROW... in your Math 8 class... don't forget to bring your pencil and calculator... GOOD LUCK GRADE 8 MATHLETES... The University of Waterloo Math Contest Results for grades 9-11 are in and Results are posted on the door in Room 124.... PASCAL (GRADE 9) METAL WINNER: Sean Clarke 108 Pascal's Certificates of Distinction: Sean Clarke 108 Coral Robinson 105 Graham Judd 105 Kathryn Janschinski 105 CAYLEY (GRADE 10) METAL WINNER: Riley Van Luven 106 (with Certificate of Distinction) PASCAL (GRADE 11) METAL WINNER: Matt Clarke 96 Metal winners are qualifiying top school mark... and Certificates of Distinction are the 25% of all participants... congratulations chatelech mathletes... well done! 1. Yearbooks will be on sale Today and Thursday at lunch in the foyer. Don't miss out. 2. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question was Stan Smyl. Smyl took over as captain of the Canucks with a few games left in the season as the regular captain broke his ankle in a drill in practice. Today's question is who was the captain of the Canucks during that regular season but didn't play a single game in the 1982 Stanley Cup playoffs? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 3. Stanley Cup Trivia. Lord Stanley of Preston's full title was the Right Honourable Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, Baron Stanley of Preston, in the County of Lancaster, in the Peerage of Great Britain, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. 4. Canucks update: The Canucks pulled off a surprise victory on Sunday, beating the Hawks 4-1. Bieksa notched 2, while Erhoff and Burrows also scored. Next game is tonight at 7:30 pm. It's still do or die. And the Canucks and Canadiens are still fighting for who is Canda's team as the Canadiens won last night forcing game seven against Pittsburgh on Wednesday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Fri May 7, 2010 9:17 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, MAY 7th - ABCD Word of the Day - moil \MOYL\, intransitive verb: 1. To work with painful effort; to labor; to toil; to drudge. 2. To churn or swirl about continuously. noun: 1. Toil; hard work; drudgery. 2. Confusion; turmoil. Why should he toil and moil, and be at so much trouble to pick himself up out the mud, when, in a little while hence, the strong arm of his Uncle will raise and support him? -- Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter Lunch Feature Today - BUTTER CHICKEN/RICE $3.00 Check out the student work at the Art Centre. Last chance... today, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 to 3:00. Grads - bring your prom ticket order form to the office and sign your dates name on the guest form at the front counter Athletics Meeting This is a MUST meeting TODAY May 7, at lunch in the conference room. Do not be late please! I need everyone there. Students in Mrs. Douglas' gr 9 French are reminded of the retest today at lunch. ATTENTION GRADE 8 STUDENTS... Wednesday, May 12th... All Math 8 students will participate in their FIRST University of Waterloo Math Contest... called the GAUSS Grade 8 Math Contest... Get your calculators ready... and SOLVE... Ask your math teacher for details... Good Luck Chatelech Mathletes... 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question is Lars Lindgren. He fired the puck into his own net while trying to play it around the boards during the Stanley Cup finals. That's why no Canucks wore the number 13 for a long time because Lindgren had a bit of bad luck with it. Today's question is who was the captain of the Canucks during their 1982 Stanley Cup run to the finals? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 2. Stanley Cup Trivia. The Ottawa Senators have won the Stanley Cup 10 times, all before 1928. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu May 6, 2010 10:18 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY MAY 6th - HGFE Word of the Day -empyrean \em-py-REE-uhn; -PEER-ee-\, noun: 1. The highest heaven, in ancient belief usually thought to be a realm of pure fire or light. 2. Heaven; paradise. 3. The heavens; the sky. adjective: 1. Of or pertaining to the empyrean of ancient belief. Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 OUTDOOR ED STUDENTS GOING TO SQUAMISH - MEET IN THE WRESTLING ROOM AT THE START OF LUNCH TEACHERS - PLEASE PUT OUT YOUR BLUE BINS Athletics Meeting This is a MUST meeting this Friday, May 7, at lunch in the conference room. Do not be late please! I need everyone there. ATTENTION GRADE 8 STUDENTS... Wednesday, May 12th... All Math 8 students will participate in their FIRST University of Waterloo Math Contest... called the GAUSS Grade 8 Math Contest... Get your calculators ready... and SOLVE... Ask your math teacher for details... Good Luck Chatelech Mathletes... Yearbooks will be on sale starting today at Lunch in the Foyer, as well as next Tuesday and Thursday. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question Richard Brodeur. Brodeur was nicknamed "King" Richard during the 1982 Stanley Cup finals. Today's question is which Vancouver Canuck fired the puck into his own net instead of around the boards in the 1982 finals? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. Stanley Cup Trivia. The longest overtime game during the Stanley Cup playoffs happened between Detriot and Montreal on March 24, 1936 and lasted 116 minutes and 30 seconds before Detroit's Mud Bruneteau scored to give the Red Wings a 1-0 victory. Canucks update: Well, they lost 5-2 last night. Hansen and Burrows scored. Next game is Friday at 6:30 pm. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed May 5, 2010 10:06 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY MAY 5th - CDAB Word of the Day -scapegrace \SKAYP-grayss\, noun: A reckless, unprincipled person; one who is wild and reckless; a rascal; a scoundrel. She intended to divide her fortune neither evenly nor proportional to need, but to ensure her own pleasure, bequeathing the bulk of it to her scapegrace nephew Rawdon Crawley, who had few virtues but much vitality; he amused her. Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS $3.00 Athletics Meeting This is a MUST meeting this Friday, May 7, at lunch in the conference room. Do not be late please! I need everyone there. Today at lunchtime there will be a GSA meeting in room 105 ATTENTION GRADE 8 STUDENTS... Wednesday, May 12th... All Math 8 students will participate in their FIRST University of Waterloo Math Contest... called the GAUSS Grade 8 Math Contest... Get your calculators ready... and SOLVE... Ask your math teacher for details... Good Luck Chatelech Mathletes... Yearbooks will be on sale starting this Thursday at Lunch in the Foyer, as well as next Tuesday and Thursday. Chatelech Hockey League Championship today at lunch Ouechkin vs Rampage 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question is 21. The Canucks have made the playoffs 21 times. Today's question. What chubby Canuck goaltender was nicknamed "King" particularly for his perfomance in the Stanley cup finals. Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 2. Stanley Cup Trivia. Washington Capital Dale Hunter was suspended an unprecedented 21 games for a blindside check on New York Islander Pierre Turgeon while he was celebrating a breakaway goal he had scored in the 1993 playoffs |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue May 4, 2010 9:17 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, MAY 4th - FEHG Word of the Day - impecunious \im-pih-KYOO-nee-uhs\ , adjective; Not having money; habitually without money; poor. Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Chat Mountain Bike Team - Tuesday Meeting - 12pm - Mr. Campbell's room - see you ALL there! ATTENTION GRADE 8 STUDENTS... Wednesday, May 12th... All Math 8 students will participate in their FIRST University of Waterloo Math Contest... called the GAUSS Grade 8 Math Contest... Get your calculators ready... and SOLVE... Ask your math teacher for details... Good Luck Chatelech Mathletes... 1. Yearbooks will be on sale starting this Thursday at Lunch in the Foyer, as well as next Tuesday and Thursday. 2. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question is 4. Chicago has four BC boys on their roster - Beach, Brower, Seabrook and Ladd. Today's question is how many times have the Canucks made it to the playoffs? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 3. Canucks update: The boys are coming back to Van with the series tied as they lost 4-2 last night to Chicago. Raymond and Samuelsson scored for the Canucks. Next game is Wednesday at 6:30 pm. 4. Stanley Cup Trivia. There are three Stanley Cups - the original donated by Lord Stanley, the authenticated or presentation cup which is awarded to the winning team and the replica which is in the Hockey Hall of Fame when the authenticated version is elsewhere. 5. Any students who missed the Amsterdam and Paris meeting yesterday but are still interested going on the trip next Easter, please see Ms. Thomas for information. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon May 3, 2010 9:14 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY-APRIL 30th - HGFE Word of the Day - pelf \PELF\, noun: Money; riches; gain; -- generally conveying the idea of something ill-gotten. . . .a master manipulator who will twist and dodge around the clock to keep the privileges of power and pelf. Lunch Feature Today - BUTTER CHICHEN/RICE $3.00 Our congratulations go out to Myesha Geoffrion, Maeve Talbot-Kelly and Terran Tasci. These three Video Production students took top honours in this year's Worksafe BC Video contest, beating out 56 schools from around BC. Their video was described as "outstanding, far exceeding the work from other schools!" McCullum Attention astronomy fans If you are interested in the search for new planets: The head of Canada’s Space Telescope program will be speaking about “the true science of exoplanets” today in the auditorium of the Sechelt Legion. Students are welcome. He is a very entertaining speaker. More details are on the bulletin board in the Science Wing. The Metal Shop is looking for old bikes to build 3 and 4-wheeled vehicles. If you have any, please let Mr. Avila know. 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question is the New York Islanders. They swept the Canucks in four straight games in the 1982 Finals. Today's question is during the 1994 finals against the New York Rangers, captain Trevor Linden broke something but continued to play. What did he break? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 2. Stanley Cup Trivia. It is tradition that the team captain of the winning team receives the Stanley Cup and hoists it above his head. Then he and every player on the team get to skate a lap holding the cup aloft. Players will not touch the cup until it is their turn to hoist it. Old superstition. 3. Any students who missed the Amsterdam and Paris meeting yesterday but are still interested going on the trip next Easter, please see Ms. Thomas for information. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:39 pm | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY - APRIL 29th - CDAB Word of the Day - bloviate \BLOH-vee-ayt\, intransitive verb: To speak or write at length in a pompous or boastful manner. Anyone who has ever spent an idle morning watching the Washington talk shows has probably wondered: how did these people become entitled to earn six-figure salaries bloviating about the week's headlines? -- Robert Worth, "Quick! The Index!", New York Times, June 3, 2001 After five years as president and thirty years as a political figure, this colossal oaf is still unable to discipline his urge to . . . bloviate. Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Today is JEANS DAY. If you have a Jeans Day button wear it. These buttons can be purchased at London Drugs and support Childrens’ Hospital. Attention astronomy fans If you are interested in the search for new planets: The head of Canada’s Space Telescope program will be speaking about “the true science of exoplanets” tomorrow in the auditorium of the Sechelt Legion. Students are welcome. He is a very entertaining speaker. More details are on the bulletin board in the Science Wing. Congratulations to the Chat Mountain Bike Team for another dominant performance at the North Shore League race in Squamish yesterday! The highlight this week was the TEAM - every racer on the team finished in the TOP 10 in their division!!! Well done racers!!!!! The Metal Shop is looking for old bikes to build 3 and 4-wheeled vehicles. If you have any, please let Mr. Avila know. Chatelech Hockey League #3 seed OG vs #2 Rampage in the playoff game today at lunch. 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question is St. Louis. They are the only team the Canucks have ever swept in a playoff series. Today's question is who did the Canucks lose to in the 1982 Stanley Cup finals? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 2. Canucks update: Since Montreal won last night, the Canucks will now be playing Saturday night at 6:00 pm against Chicago. 3. Stanley Cup Trivia. And since Montreal beat Washington last night - sorry all you Ovie fans - we'll stick to the Canadiens for our trivia - the Pocket Rocket - Henri Richard - has his name engraved on the Stanley Cup 11 times, the most for any player - and he won all those cups with the Canadiens. 4. Any students interested in going to Amsterdam and Paris next Easter, there is a meeting today at lunch in Room 201. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:10 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, APRIL 26th - HGFE Word of the Day - bedizen \bih-DY-zuhn\, transitive verb: To dress or adorn in gaudy manner. Lunch Feature Today - PEROGIES $3.00 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question the Canucks didn't make the playoffs in 2004-2005 because the NHL went on strike and the end of the season was cancelled. Today's question: before Roberto Luongo played for Vancouver, how many playoffs games had he played in? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 2. Canucks update: The boys walloped the Kings 7-2 on Friday night. Bernier finally exploded, notching 2, while Samuelsson kept up his crazy scoring pace, adding two as well. Demitra finally had a great game two, scoring one. Daniel Sedin and Edler also scored. Last night the Canucks eliminated the Kings with a 4-2 win. Bernier, Bieksa, Daniel Sedin and Burrows (with his first of the playoffs) scored. Now we just have to wait and see who they play next. Bring it on. 3. Stanley Cup Trivia. During the NHL lockout/strike in 2004-2005, Govenor General Adrienne Clarkson tried to have the Stanley Cup presented to the top women's team, but there was such an uproar that she instead created her own trophy, the Clarkson Cup, for the top women's team. 4. Any students interested in going to Amsterdam and Paris next Easter, there is a meeting next Thursday at lunch in Room 201. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:28 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd - CDAB Word of the Day - fatidic \fuh-TID-ik\, adjective: Of, relating to, or characterized by prophecy; prophetic. Lunch Feature Today - BUTTER CHICKEN/RICE $3.00 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question is the Chicago Blackhawks. Today's question: why didn't the Canucks make the playoffs in the 2--4-2005 season? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 2 Stanley Cup Trivia. A flu pandemic cancelled the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1919. One player died from the flu four days after the last game. It was one of the few years the trophy was not awarded. 3. Any students interested in going to Amsterdam and Paris next Easter, there is a meeting next Thursday at lunch in Room 201. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 10:04 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd - FEHG TODAY IS EARTH DAY Word of the Day -malversation \mal-vur-SAY-shun\, noun: Misconduct, corruption, or extortion in public office. Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 If this is your lunch choice today please eat in the foyer not the hallways. 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question the Buffalo Sabres. Vancouver and Buffalo both entered the NHL in 1970. Today's question is which team knocked the Canucks out of the playoffs last year? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 2. Canucks update: The boys pulled through last night, but barely, squeaking past the Kings 6-4. Erhoff, Demitra, Samuelsson, Salo, Henrik Sedin and Ryan Kesler scored for the Canucks. Next game is Friday at 7:00 pm. 3. Stanley Cup Trivia. The only time a Vancouver team has won the Stanley Cup was in 1915 as the Vancouver Millionaires captured the trophy 3 games to 0 in a best of 5 series. 4. Any students interested in going to Amsterdam and Paris next Easter, there is a meeting next Thursday at lunch in Room 201. Teachers please put out your blue bins this block Congratulations to the Chatelech Mountain Bike Team for another strong race yesterday at our home course - Sprockids park in Langdale. Highlights: Sr Girls: Jessica Marquis - 2nd Jr Boys: Louis Dillon - 1st Juvenile Girls: Holly Feniak - 1st Emily Duncan-Hansen - 3rd Bantam Girls: Grace Stanhope - 1st Laren Pudek - 2nd |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 11:06 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st - ABCD Word of the Day - cacophony \kuh-KAH-fuh-nee\, noun: 1. Harsh or discordant sound; dissonance. 2. The use of harsh or discordant sounds in literary composition. Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS $3.00 If you are buying them please eat in the foyer not the hallways. Tomorrow is Earth Day Students are asked not to pick the beautiful tulips in the pots along Cowrie Street. These are planted for all the people to enjoy, not for picking. Thank you 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last day's question is towel power. Roger Nielson waved a towel from the bench during the 1981-82 Stanley Cup playoffs in surrender to the poor reffing in Chicago. That's why Vancouver fans wave towels after a goal. Today's question: In 1979-80 and again the next year, 1980-81, the Canucks are beaten in the playoffs by the same team. This team entered the NHL the same year as Vancouver. Who are they? If you know the answer, put it in the jar in the office and you could win a prize. 2. Stanley Cup Trivia. 1908 was the first year a professional team, the Toronto Trolley Leaguers competed for the Stanley Cup. Prior to that, only amateur teams had battled for the trophy. 3. Student Voice meeting today at lunch in the conference room to discuss next year's activities. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:22 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, APRIL 19th - CDAB Word of the Day - -cozen \KUZ-un\, transitive verb: 1. To cheat; to defraud; to deceive, usually by petty tricks. 2. To obtain by deceit. intransitive verb: 1. To act deceitfully. Lunch Feature Today - PEROGIES $3.00 Could all members of the Chatelech Mountain Bike Team please come to the foyer at lunch for a team photo. 1. Canucks Trivia. The answer to last days question was Kirk McLean. He was the goaltender who played for the Canucks during the 1994 Stanley Cup finals. Today's question is in what year did the Canucks first make the playoffs? Put your answer in the jar in the office and you will win a prize. 2. Canucks update: Well the boys lost a squeaker in overtime on Saturday night. The King beat them 3-2 as the Canucks took a two many men on the ice penalty and LA scored on the power play. Samuelsson and Bernier scored the Canucks. Next game is tonight at 7:00 pm. 3. Stanley Cup Trivia. The Stanley Cup trophy is one of the only professional trophies that has the individual names of the players, coaches and staff of the winning team engraved on it. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:58 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th - HGFE Word of the Day - neophyte \NEE-uh-fyt\, noun: 1. A new convert or proselyte. 2. A novice; a beginner in anything. Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Europe Trip Students- Please attend an important meeting TODAY in Ms. Thomas' room at the start of lunch. Bring your pictures and information from the train. Yearbook/needs now and then photos. See Misca Lagasse Grade 10 and 11 boys interested in playing senior basketball next year, there will be a 15 minute meeting in room 105 at lunch on Friday. Congratulations to the Chat Mountain Bike Team for a great first race at the Blair Range course in North Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon! Team highlights: Bantam Girls Grace Stanhope - 1st Laren Pudek - 2nd Juvenile Girls Holly Feniak - 1st Emily Duncan-Hansen - 3rd Junior Boys Louis Dillon - 1st Senior Girls Jessica Marquis - 2nd Well done racers! If you are a grade 8 student that had Power in term 2 and you would like your INTU projects back, please see Mrs. Stinchcombe in room 128 this week. 1. Canucks Trivia - the answer to yesterday's questions was the last time the Canucks were in the Stanley Cup finals was 1994 against the New York Rangers. Today's question: who played goal for the Canucks during the 1994 finals. Put you answer in the jar in the office and you will get a prize. 2. Erin Burmham, please see Ms. Thomas before B block today. 3. Stanley Cup Trivia - The Detroit Red Wings hold the record for making the playoffs for the most consecutive years. They've made them 19 years in a row. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 10:15 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th - HGFE Word of the Day - neophyte \NEE-uh-fyt\, noun: 1. A new convert or proselyte. 2. A novice; a beginner in anything. Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS $3.00 Europe Trip Students- Please attend an important meeting this THURSDAY in Ms. Thomas' room at the start of lunch. Bring your pictures and information from the train. Yearbook/needs now and then photos. See Misca Lagasse If you are a grade 8 student that had Power in term 2 and you would like your INTU projects back, please see Mrs. Stinchcombe in room 128 this week. 4. Stanley Cup Trivia. Originally inscribed the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, the trophy was donated in 1892 by then [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_General_of_Canada ]Governor General of Canada [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Stanley,_16th_Earl_of_Derby ]Lord Stanley of Preston, as an award for Canada's top-ranking amateur ice hockey club. 1. Canucks trivia. The answer to yesterday's question is Markus Naslund. He was the last Canuck to come close to winning the NHL scoring title. Today's question: When was the last time the Canucks made it to the Stanley Cup finals and who did they play? If you know the answer, put it in the jar in the office. Make sure your first and last name are on it too as you will win a prize. 2. Grads - don't forget to get out there and sell your coupon books. 3. Stanley Cup Trivia. The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup 24 times, more than any other NHL team. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:44 pm | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, APRIL 13th - CDAB Word of the Day - impecunious \im-pih-KYOO-nee-uhs\, adjective: Not having money; habitually without money; poor. Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Chat Mountain Bike Team: Meeting at lunch today, 12:00pm in Mr. Campbell's room, to prepare for tomorrow's race. ALL RACERS MUST ATTEND!!!! Ultimate Team Players- Please come to an important meeting at the start of lunch today in the computer lab 103. Europe Trip Students- Please attend an important meeting this THURSDAY in Ms. Thomas' room at the start of lunch. Bring your pictures and information from the train. Yearbook/needs now and then photos. See Misca Lagasse Chatelech Hockey League lst game Ovechkin 2- Rampage 1 in a shootout. Game 2 today at lunch OG vs Ovechkin If you are a grade 8 student that had Power in term 2 and you would like your INTU projects back, please see Mrs. Stinchcombe in room 128 this week. Planning 10 and 11 your deadline has been extended to Today Wednesday April 14th (tomorrow) is national anti-bullying day.. wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society that will not tolerate bullying anywhere. Wear a pink shirt, hat, scarf, glasses - or whatever you have ! 1. Trivia is back - and it's all Canucks until they lose. Maybe we'll make it all the way to June and the finals. Today's question: who was the last Canuck, before Henrik Sedin, to almost win the NHL scoring title? If you know the answer, put it in the jar in the office. Make sure your first and last name are on it too as you will win a prize. 2. Don't forget to where pink on Friday as it's Pink Day. All across Canada and the States, students will be wearing pink as a protest against bullying in schools and life in general. Show your colours on Friday. 3. Any students interested in taking a more extensive part in Pink Day on Friday, see Ms. Thomas today at lunch. You can find her either in the hallways until 12:00 or in Room 201 after that. 4. Stanley Cup Trivia. Originally inscribed the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, the trophy was donated in 1892 by then [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_General_of_Canada ]Governor General of Canada [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Stanley,_16th_Earl_of_Derby ]Lord Stanley of Preston, as an award for Canada's top-ranking amateur ice hockey club. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Fri Apr 9, 2010 9:36 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, APRIL 9th - FEHG Word of the Day - sylvan \SIL-vuhn\, adjective: 1. Of or pertaining to woods or forest regions. 2. Living or located in a wood or forest. 3. Abounding in forests or trees; wooded. noun: 1. A fabled deity or spirit of the woods. 2. One that lives in or frequents the woods or forest; a rusti They choose to live where they do because of the beauty and peacefulness that a sylvan setting affords. Lunch Feature Today - BUTTER CHICKEN/RICE $3.00 Rugby Game yesterday- Chat played a hard fought game but lost 10-5 to Pender. We are looking forward to the re match. Planning 10 and 11 your deadline is extended to Tuesday TODAY IS THE DAY Grads vs Teachers volleyball game at lunch. April 14th-next Wednesday is pink shirt day - pink shirt for anti-bullying |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Fri Apr 9, 2010 9:22 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 8th - ABCD Word of the Day - portentous \por-TEN-tus\, adjective: 1. Foreboding; foreshadowing, especially foreshadowing ill; ominous. It will be a portentous day if you do not get your homework in on time Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Ms. Younghusband's Math 9 Chapter 5 Tests are ready for pick up... so drop by asap if you would like your test back ... thanks! Grads vs Teachers volleyball game Friday at lunch April 14th-next Wednesday is pink shirt day - pink shirt for anti-bullying Teachers please put out your blue bins this morning. sterling silver bracelet with snowflake pendant. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue Apr 6, 2010 1:09 pm | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, APRIL 6th - CDAB Word of the Day - potable \POH-tuh-buhl\, adjective: 1. Fit to drink; suitable for drinking; drinkable. Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Chat Mountain Bike Team: There is an important meeting TODAY at LUNCH in Mr. Campbell's room (120) - spread the word, everyone MUST attend!!!! All grade 9’s and 10’s last chance to play floor hockey, today at lunch in the gym. Grads - remember the meeting tonight for you and your parents at 7:00 pm in the library. Reminder to Rugby Players to get your permission forms from Mr. Murphy for Thursday’s game at Pender and that tomorrow’s practice is mandatory for all players to attend. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu Apr 1, 2010 12:57 pm | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, APRIL 1st - FEHG Word of the Day - -cozen \KUZ-un\, transitive verb: 1. To cheat; to defraud; to deceive, usually by petty tricks. 2. To obtain by deceit. intransitive verb: 1. To act deceitfully. Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 Grade 9 and 10’s come to the gym at lunch for a floor hockey game. There is going to be an easter egg hunt today. There will be 2 large prizes to be won. So bring your easter basket, and come hunt for some eggs! #2. You are all invited to the Mad Hatter's Tea today at lunch in the library. Decorate and wear a crazy hat and admission is only $1.00 or a donation to the Food Bank. Admission is $2.00 without a fancy hat. Come and have tea and cakes and win prizes for your decorated hats. Come and celebrate spring and April Fool's Day. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:56 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31st ABCD Word of the Day - hirsute \HUR-soot; HIR-soot; hur-SOOT; hir-SOOT\, adjective: Covered with hair; set with bristles; shaggy; hairy. The Bear . . . makes the rounds of the clubs "disguised" in trench coat and broad-brimmed hat, hoping (successfully, it seems) to be mistaken for a rather hirsute human. Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS $3.00 There is going to be an easter egg hunt on Thursday. There will be 2 large prizes to be won. So bring your easter basket, and come hunt for some eggs! #1. Book club members - meeting today at lunch to prepare for Mad Hatter's Tea on Thursday #2. You are all invited to the Mad Hatter's Tea on Thursday at lunch in the library. Decorate and wear a crazy hat and admission is only $1.00 or a donation to the Food Bank. Admission is $2.00 without a fancy hat. Come and have tea and cakes and win prizes for your decorated hats. Come and celebrate spring and April Fool's Day. Please check the overdue board in the library window and return or renew your books quickly. Thank You. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:34 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, MARCH 30th HGFE Word of the Day - gravitas \GRAV-uh-tahs\, noun: High seriousness (as in a person's bearing or in the treatment of a subject). Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Chatelech Mountain Bike Team: Quick meeting TODAY at LUNCH in Mr. Campbell's room (120). "There is an Earth Group Meeting today at the start of lunch in the conference room to discuss ideas for spring projects. There will be food!" There is going to be an easter egg hunt on Thursday. There will be 2 large prizes to be won. So bring your easter basket, and come hunt for some eggs! Attention: ALL students and staff You are invited to the Mad Hatter Tea Party this Thursday, April 1 at lunch hour in the LIbrary. Wear your craziest decorated hat and win prizes!!! Come and have tea and cakes and meet Alice and Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Who knows, maybe the Mat Hatter will even make an appearance! Price of admission is a twoonie or an item of food for the Food Bank. So start decorating those hats today to wear to the Tea Party. You may attend without a hat but it won't be nearly as much fun!!! Please check the overdue board in the library window and return or renew your books quickly. Thank You. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:08 am | |
| 2009 - 2010 Student Satisfaction Surveys Grade 10 and 12 Grade 10's and 12's, click the link below to proceed to the Ministry survey site. Ministry Satisfaction Survey... You will need a log in number which you can get from Mr. Murphy. We will be doing the survey in class on March 29 (12's) and March 30/31 Grade 10's. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:17 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, MARCH 29th CDAB Word of the Day - erudite \AIR-yuh-dyt; -uh-dyt\, adjective: Characterized by extensive reading or knowledge; learned. Lunch Feature Today - PEROGIES $3.00 Ms. Younghusband's Math 8, 9, and 10 Classes are in the Library today... See you there!!! The Chat ultimate team played in their first game of the season on Friday against Sutherland Secondary. Our mixed grade team with players from grade 8 - 12 had their work cut out for them as they played a team that had only seniors on it. Despite being down by 4 points in the middle of the game, Chat came back strong and won 15-13. Well done team. Our next game is against West Vancouver on Wednesday. All Ultimate Team players need to meet Mr. Mani for a brief meeting at the start of lunch today in computer lab 103. Attention: ALL students and staff You are invited to the Mad Hatter Tea Party next Thursday, April 1 at lunch hour in the LIbrary. Wear your craziest decorated hat and win prizes!!! Come and have tea and cakes and meet Alice and Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Who knows, maybe the Mat Hatter will even make an appearance! Price of admission is a twoonie or an item of food for the Food Bank. So start decorating those hats this weekend to wear to the Tea Party. You may attend without a hat but it won't be nearly as much fun!!! Please check the overdue board in the library window and return or renew your books quickly. Thank You. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:43 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 25th ABCD Word of the Day - didactic \dy-DAK-tik; duh-\, adjective: 1. Fitted or intended to teach; conveying instruction; instructive; teaching some moral lesson; as, "didactic essays." 2. Inclined to teach or moralize excessively; moralistic. Lunch Feature Today - VEGGIE CHOW MEIN $3.00 TEACHERS Please put out your blue bins this AM Please check the overdue board in the library window and return or renew your books quickly. Thank You. GRADS A student advisor from Thompson Rivers University will be in the Chatelech conference room on Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:00. If you're interested in attending Thompson Rivers University next year, this will be your best chance to ask all your questions. EARTH HOUR This Saturday from 7:30-9:30pm is Earth Hour. Hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights as a call to take action for a sustainable future for the planet. Turn off the lights in your house this Saturday to join in support of conserving earth’s resources. Better yet, join the Lantern procession at the Seaside Center, starting at 7:30pm. Details on the bulletin board outside the staffroom. That’s Earth Hour. This Saturday 7:30-9:30pm FROM THE ACE-IT PROGRAM We are looking for vehicles to do oil change done on your vehicle you will need to pick up your own oil & filter and e-mail me and we can book you in. Thanks for giving my students this opportunity. We will be charging $15.00 for this service. Ms. Masich |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:44 am | |
| Grade 12 Post-Secondary Institution Selections Click here to go to PSI selection site.... Completion of the selection process at this site gives the Ministry of Education permission to release your marks to the post-secondary schools of your choosing in order to speed up your application and acceptance process. You must create an account upoon entering the site. Creating an account requires your PIN number which you can get from your counsellor. |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:18 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24th HGFE Word of the Day - sachet \sa-SHEY\, noun: 1. A small bag, case, or pad containing perfuming powder or the like, placed among handkerchiefs, etc., to impart a pleasant scent. 2. Also, sachet powder, the powder contained in such a case. Lunch Feature Today - PASTA WITH MEATBALLS $3.00 Chat Mountain Bike Team - ride today (Wednesday). Please check the overdue board in the library window and return or renew your books quickly. Thank You. Grads, a student advisor from Thompson Rivers University will be in the Chatelech conference room on Friday morning from 10:15 to 11:00. If you're interested in attending Thompson Rivers University next year, this will be your best chance to ask all your questions. Congratulations to Maya Schutz and Willow Koski-Kendel, runners-up in the recent Rotary Clubs of the Sunshine Coast writing contest. Each student received an all-expenses-paid trip to the 4 day Rotary Youth Leadership camp as well as a digital camera each. Chat Mountain Bike team ride today afterschool - meet on the backfield at 3:30. Earth Hour This Saturday from 7:30-9:30pm is Earth Hour. Hundreds of millions of people around the world will turn off their lights as a call to take action for a sustainable future for the planet. Turn off the lights in your house this Saturday to join in support of conserving earth’s resources. Better yet, join the Lantern procession at the Seaside Center, starting at 7:30pm. Details on the bulletin board outside the staffroom. That’s Earth Hour. This Saturday 7:30-9:30pm All Grade 9 and 10’s interested in playing floor hockey meet Mr. Hindmarch at lunch today in the Wrestling Room. From Ace-It Program We are looking for vehicles to do oil change done on your vehicle you will need to pick up your own oil & filter and e-mail me and we can book you in. Thanks for giving my students this opportunity. We will be charging $15.00 for this service. Ms. Masich |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:35 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd CDAB Word of the Day - didactic \dy-DAK-tik; duh-\, adjective: 1. Fitted or intended to teach; conveying instruction; instructive; teaching some moral lesson; as, "didactic essays." Lunch Feature Today - PIZZA BY THE SLICE $2.25 Chat Mountain Bike Team - ride tomorrow (Wednesday). Ms. Younghusband's Principles of Math 10 block is happening at lunch today... BE THERE... we are continuing with the LONG DIVISION Lesson and moving forwards... don't forget to bring your lunch... see you there!!! YH Please check the overdue board in the library window and return or renew your books quickly. Thank You. From Ace-It Program We are looking for vehicles to do oil change done on your vehicle you will need to pick up your own oil & filter and e-mail me and we can book you in. Thanks for giving my students this opportunity. We will be charging $15.00 for this service. Please check the overdue board in the library window and return or renew your books quickly. Thank You. Earth Group meeting today at lunch in the conference room. If you are a member please come to the meeting or see Mrs. Gordon |
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Drew Murphy
| Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:24 am | |
| MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, MARCH 22nd FEHG Word of the Day- solecism \SOL-uh-siz-uhm\, noun: 1. A nonstandard usage or grammatical construction; also, a minor blunder in speech. 2. A breach of good manners or etiquette. 3. Any inconsistency, mistake, or impropriety. Lunch Feature Today - PEROGIES $3.00 Attention all those students who were in Acting or Drama with Mr. McCallum last semester or who took part in Alice in Wonderland: If you are interested in attending the Driftwood Player’s production of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors, on the afternoon of April 7, please come to room 105 at lunchtime today. Could people who played on the grade 8 girls and junior girls basketball teams please come to the foyer at lunch for a team photo. There will be a Unity read-through in the theatre at 3:15. |
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 46 (SUNSHINE COAST) CALENDAR 2009/2010
The following dates have been established for the 2009/2010 school year.
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 | First day of school (.5) |
Friday, September 25th | Professional Development Day (School) (1.0) |
Monday, October 12th | Thanksgiving Day (1.0) |
Friday, October 23rd | Professional Development Day (Provincial) (1.0) |
Wednesday, November 11th | Remembrance Day (1.0) |
Wednesday, November 18th and Thursday, November 19th* | Early Dismissals |
Monday, November 30th | Professional Development Day (School) (1.0) |
Monday, December 21st, 2009 to Friday, January 1st, 2010 inclusive | Winter Vacation |
Monday, January 4th | Schools Reopen After Winter Vacation |
Friday, February 19th | Professional Development Day (District) (1.0) |
Wednesday, March 3rd and Thursday, March 4th* | Early Dismissals |
Monday, March 8th to Friday, March 12th inclusive | Spring Vacation |
Monday, March 15th | Schools Reopen After Spring Vacation |
Friday, April 2nd | Good Friday (1.0) |
Monday, April 5th | Easter Monday (1.0) |
Monday, April 12th | Professional Development Day (School) (1.0) |
Monday, May 10th | Professional Development Day (School) (1.0) |
Monday, May 24th | Victoria Day (1.0) |
Wednesday, June 30th | Administrative Day (1.0) |
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