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Friday January 20

Reminder for your MyEd account reset to sign the clipboard in the office. You will need it to see your interims that will be posted next week Friday



Applications for nomination to the Cmolik Foundation Scholarship are now open for graduating grade 12 students. Check eligibility requirements and pick up an application in the counselling centre. Applications are due to Ms. Pasin before noon on Monday, January 23.

 

For any students or staff interested in joining our MacNeill Sun Run team this year, please see the registration info posters around the school or come see Mr. Thorsen (B224) for details. Go Ravens!

 

Thank you to everyone who played in the chess tournament last Friday! There is a 4-way tie for first place. Come join us on Friday after school to watch the semifinals and enjoy the free snacks.

 

Rec Leadership presents ...  INTRAMURALS!  Deadline has been extended to Monday morning! Sign up for floor hockey or volleyball using the posters and QR codes around the school to participate in a fun yet competitive environment of Intramurals starting later this month! Sign up as a team or as an individual - we are looking to have two divisions: one for grade 8 and 9 students, and another for grades 10 to 12. Note that equitable and diverse gender representation are expected on the court at all times. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please speak to Ms. Tan or Mr. Taylor

 

Hey Ravens! It’s Fuel Free Friday! How did you come to school today? Share your sustainable transportation methods on Instagram and tag us @armssgreenteam. And congratulations to Joshua Low in Grade 9 for winning the Klean Kanteen water bottle! Please come to Mr. Hockley’s room (Room 246) to pick up the bottle at lunch. Finally, with Waste Reduction Week coming to an end, we just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for participating with us!

 

The winner for this week's Reading Riot prize draw is Linn Kha! Congratulations. We are looking good for readers completing the challenge this year - Linn Kha, Emily Pan and Leilah Rusimovici join the growing list of reading rioters. Good work everyone. 

 

If you wish to join Muslim Friday Prayers, please report to the theatre at the beginning of lunch.

Lunch Special

Curry Chicken • Friday

 

 

Thursday January 19

For any students or staff interested in joining our MacNeill Sun Run team this year, please see the registration info posters around the school or come see Mr. Thorsen (B224) for details. Go Ravens!

 

Rec Leadership presents ...  INTRAMURALS!  Deadline has been extended to Monday morning! Sign up for floor hockey or volleyball using the posters and QR codes around the school to participate in a fun yet competitive environment of Intramurals starting later this month! Sign up as a team or as an individual - we are looking to have two divisions: one for grade 8 and 9 students, and another for grades 10 to 12. Note that equitable and diverse gender representation are expected on the court at all times. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please speak to Ms. Tan or Mr. Taylor

 

First Responders, the updated schedule is posted outside the library and in the office. If you currently have a pager, please bring it to Ms. Mei at lunch today. Thank-you.

 

Attention Buzz Club and Art A Thon students – please join Ms Walker for the Buzz Art Club yearbook photo today at lunch and to finish those final details on your paintings. See you then!

 

Thank you to everyone who played in the chess tournament last Friday! There is a 4-way tie for first place. Come join us on Friday after school to watch the semifinals and enjoy the free snacks

 

Lunch Special

Pork Udon Stir Fry • Thursday

 

 

Wednesday January 18

For any students or staff interested in joining our MacNeill Sun Run team this year, please see the registration info posters around the school or come see Mr. Thorsen (B224) for details. Go Ravens!

 

Attention Buzz Club and Art A Thon students – please join Ms Walker for the Buzz Art Club yearbook photo this Thursday at lunch and to finish those final details on your paintings. See you then!

 

If you’re interested in playing some badminton, there will be a badminton open gym this today from 7-9pm in the large gym.

 

Hey Ravens! It’s Water Bottle Wednesday! Did you remember to bring your own water bottle? If you did, be sure to share it on Instagram and tag us @armssgreenteam. As a thank you for participating, we’re running a scavenger hunt around the school today until 3 pm tomorrow. Simply look for single-use plastic bottles around the school labelled “Green Team,” scan the QR code, and bring the bottle to Mr. Hockley’s room, or Room 246, for a chance to win a Klean Kanteen water bottle! And don’t forget, tomorrow is Thermal Thursday, so make sure to dress warm because we’ll be shutting off the heat.

 

Rec Leadership presents ...  INTRAMURALS!  Sign up for floor hockey or volleyball using the posters and QR codes around the school to participate in a fun yet competitive environment of Intramurals starting later this month! Sign up as a team or as an individual - we are looking to have two divisions: one for grade 8 and 9 students, and another for grades 10 to 12. Note that equitable and diverse gender representation are expected on the court at all times. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please speak to Ms. Tan or Mr. Taylor

 

Come out and support all our girls basketball teams today after school. Our grade 8 girls team are against McMath right after school, with junior girls and senior girls to follow against McRoberts.

 

Lunch Special

Penne Alfredo • Wednesday

 

 

Tuesday January 17

Reminder for your MyEd account reset to sign the clipboard in the office. You will need it for Program Planning starting February.

 

If you’re interested in playing some badminton, there will once again be a badminton open gym this Thursday from 7-9pm in the large gym.

 

Rec Leadership presents ...  INTRAMURALS!  Sign up for floor hockey or volleyball using the posters and QR codes around the school to participate in a fun yet competitive environment of Intramurals starting later this month! Sign up as a team or as an individual - we are looking to have two divisions: one for grade 8 and 9 students, and another for grades 10 to 12. Note that equitable and diverse gender representation are expected on the court at all times. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please speak to Ms. Tan or Mr. Taylor

 

Come out and support our grade 9 boys basketball team after school in the large gym today as they take on Burnett

 

Thank you to everyone who played in the chess tournament last Friday! There is a 4-way tie for first place. Come join us on Friday after school to watch the semifinals and enjoy the free snacks!

 

Hey Ravens! It’s Take-out Free Tuesday! Did you remember to bring your own lunch containers? If you did, be sure to share it on Instagram and tag us @armssgreenteam. Also, remember to bring your favourite reusable water bottle for Water Bottle Wednesday tomorrow! As a thank you for participating, we’ll also be running a scavenger hunt around the school from tomorrow morning to 3 pm on Thursday. Simply look for single-use plastic bottles around the school labelled “Green Team,” scan the QR code, and bring the bottle to Mr. Hockley’s room, or Room 246, for a chance to win a Klean Kanteen water bottle!

 

Lunch Special

Big Mac & Sloppy Joes • Tuesday

 

 

Monday January 16

Reminder that tomorrow is Collaboration Day! Please remember to check the schedule.

 

Hello students and staff! Just a friendly reminder from your Green Team that this week is Waste Reduction Week. Check out our IG and posters in the lounge to see the line-up: we have Make Your Own Meal Monday, Takeout-Free Tuesday, Water Bottle Wednesday, Thermal Thursday – dress warmly as the school heat will be turned off! and Fuel-Free Friday. Let’s get it!

 

It's Make Your Own Meal Monday! Did you bring your own lunch today? Make a snack for yourself? Post a photo of your food on Instagram and tag @armssgreenteam or DM us! We'll see you tomorrow with Take-out Free Tuesday where we promote using your own reusable containers and utensils!

 

With Week 2 of the Reading Riot behind us, multiple books are emerging as your favourite title this year such as Dune Vol 1, We Were Dreamers, Over My Dead Body, Iron Widow and a Blanket of Butterflies. Several titles are also now available to borrow, and don't forget that you can place holds as well. Haley Chan and Vivian Tran have joined the group of readers who have completed the reading riot challenge - congratulations! Shanelle Goronal has read all 12 titles - amazing! The winner of this week's prize draw is Leilah Rusimovici in grade 8.

 

Rec Leadership presents ...  INTRAMURALS!  Sign up for floor hockey or volleyball using the posters and QR codes around the school to participate in a fun yet competitive environment of Intramurals starting later this month! Sign up as a team or as an individual - we are looking to have two divisions: one for grade 8 and 9 students, and another for grades 10 to 12. Note that equitable and diverse gender representation are expected on the court at all times. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please speak to Ms. Tan or Mr. Taylor


Lunch Special

Chicken Enchilada • Monday

Big Mac & Sloppy Joes • Tuesday

Penne Alfredo • Wednesday

Pork Udon Stir Fry • Thursday

Curry Chicken • Friday

Updated: Friday, January 20, 2023