École Sir John Franklin High School is a learner-centered school offering a wide selection of courses designed for and responsive to students' needs. The school is Dedicated to Excellence of mind, body and spirit. We offer exploration in the academics, arts, athletics and applied learnings. We nurture healthy choices through early morning and after-school fitness and wellness programs. Alternate times for learning are provided through such programs as after-school art and music, Sunday drama, evening Skills Clubs in Culinary Arts, Auto and Web Design, and Night School which runs 4 evenings per week. For students destined for the workplace, there are school-to-work transition as well as apprenticeship program opportunities. All students registered at Sir John can choose from rich variety of co-curricular programs and clubs.

Announcements for Thursday March 4th, 2010

DIPLOMA EXAMS

Anyone wanting to rewrite and challenge exams, the deadline has been extended until March 24^th, 2010.  Come and pick up the forms from your counsellor or at the office.

SPAIN 2010

See you at the airport on Monday, 11:00am, don’t be late.

SJET REMINDER

All travellers are expected to meet at the airport at 11:00am on Friday morning.  Don’t be late!

SUPER SOCCER

Students interested in playing indoor soccer for the school teams which will play in Super Soccer at the end of April need to check the school sports bulletin board in the gym foyer for the times of their respective practises..  First day of practises is Monday, March 22^nd.  Go Falcons Go!!

ASSEMBLY FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 4^TH

The schedule for Thursday will be as follows:

Period 1-   8:30- 9:35

Period 2 (Part 1)9:45- 10:15

Assembly  10:15-11:35

Period 2 (part 2)11:35- 12:10

Lunch   12:10- 1:10

Period 3  1:10- 2:15

Period 4  2:25- 3:30

CARIBOU CARNIVAL

Do you need CALM hours?  Would you like to win an iPod Touch?  Would you like to volunteer for Caribou Carnival?  Please see one of the counsellors or sign up with Mrs. Cleary in Student Services.

CALM HOURS

Student services are looking for four students who would like to earn calm hours with helping out with the Lunch Program.  The time would be from Monday-Thursday 3:30- 4:00 for the rest of the school year.  Please see Mrs. Cleary or Mrs. Medernach.

Kidney Foundation is looking for volunteers to canvas for the month of March.  Please see Mrs. Cleary or contact Barbara Foxall at 1-800-461-9063 ext. 232.

ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP IN JOURNALISM, RADIO AND TELEVISION ARTS

Strategic Alliance of Broadcasters for Aboriginal Reflections is pleased to offer our annual Scholarship to an aboriginal student in Journalism or Radio/Television Arts.  One scholarship of $5000 will be awarded.  For more details, visit www.gotoapply.ca/sabar.  Deadline is midnight EST April 30, 2010.

ATTENTION ALL CADETS

Did you know that there are currently 40 Army and Air Cadet courses that can earn you credits towards high school graduation?  If you have taken any courses through the Cadet program, just bring a copy of your course report to your counsellor in the Student Support Services area.

FINANCIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE

The Canadian Securities Administrators are pleased to present to you the latest edition of the Financial Fitness Challenge, an educational website that gives students the opportunity to win a notebook computer and/or a $2000 scholarship while learning about the importance of saving and investing.  For more information go to www.financialfitnesschallenge.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Capitol Theatre and Entertainment Center- Contact Chris Wood at 873-2861

Top of the World Travel- Contact Cailey Mercredi at 766-6020

Check out the job postings outside of Mr. Skauge’s room (Rm 7)

STUDENT SERVICES AREA

If you are using the kettle in the student services area, please make sure that you unplug them when you are finished using it.  Leaving it plugged in is a fire hazard.

DREAMCATCHERS

The Dreamcatchers Club is sponsoring a NorthwesTel Directory Collection Contest for each period 1 classroom at SJF.  First prize: Pizza Lunch, Second period: Muffin Morning, Third Prize: Donut Break.  Start date for the contest- Feb. 15 and ends on Apr. 9^th.  Please contact Ms. Cleary or Ms. Blesse if you have any questions.

LPI EXAM REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING BC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Grade 12 students planning on attending post secondary school in BC maybe required to write the LPI Language Exam.  If you have applied to college or university in BC check to see if you need to write this exam.  Sir John will be hosting this exam on April 8^th.  Students must be registered to write.  Register on-line at www.lpi.ubc.ca.  Please see Ms. Monkman if you have any questions.  Registration deadline is Mar. 5^th.

GRADE 12 ADVISORY PROJECTS

All potential grads are reminded that they are required to submit two projects for their final Advisory credit.  Ms. Monkman and Ms. Bowden are currently accepting the Independent Living projects, so be sure to submit this ASAP if you have not done so already.  The second Advisory project is the Portfolio project, and these are due in April.  This is a friendly reminder that these two projects are required if you are planning to graduate in June.  Please see Ms. Monkman or Ms. Bowden if you have any questions about these projects.

AUDITIONS

The Canadian College of Performing Arts is holding auditions in February and March, 2010 for classes commencing next September.  For more information and registration, check posters around the school, contact 250-595-9970 or email admin@ccpacanada.com.

CALM HOURS

Need CALM hours?  If you have good public relation skills and are in need of CALM HOURS, come and see Mr. Skauge.

CANADIAN NAVY CENTENNIAL NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST

Grade 9-12 students across Canada are invited to participate in the Centennial of the Canadian Navy through a nationwide Essay-Poetry-Art contest.  There will be a winner from each province and territory.  Winners will receive a scholarship of $2000 with the overall winner receiving an additional $3000.  For submission forms, please see Ms. Malkin or Mrs. Chiasson in the office, Mr. Kowalzik in Rm 36, or Miss Michel in Rm 41.  Contest deadline is March 31^st, 10.

2010 ABORIGINAL WRITING CHALLENGE

Are you between the ages of 14-18 or 19-29?  Send in a short story and showcase your heritage.  See Mrs. Cleary for more details.  Deadline is March 31, 10.

LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?

Check out these websites that are designed to help students find schools, scholarships and careers.  www.schoolfinder.com and www.scholarshipscanada.com.  These are free sites and list every school, program and scholarship in Canada. 

POTENTIAL GRADUATING STUDENTS

Have you picked up your validation statement from your guidance counselor yet?  If you have not picked it up, please see your counselor ASAP!!

LOCKERS

Please make sure that your lockers are properly locked and that you keep all your possessions not being used inside your locker.

SCHOOL NURSE

Your school nurse is Rachel Nolting.  If you have any health questions please feel free to visit her in the Student Services area on Thursday mornings.  You can also e-mail her at rachel_nolting@gov.nt.ca or click on “Health Questions” link on the school website.

Announcements for Wednesday March 3rd, 2010

SPAIN 2010

See you at the airport on Monday, 11:00am, don’t be late.

SJET REMINDER

All travellers are expected to meet at the airport at 11:00am on Friday morning.  Don’t be late!

SUPER SOCCER

Students interested in playing indoor soccer for the school teams which will play in Super Soccer at the end of April need to check the school sports bulletin board in the gym foyer for the times of their respective practises..  First day of practises is Monday, March 22^nd.  Go Falcons Go!!

FRANCE-ITALY

There will be a short meeting for the France-Italy trip students in Madame Paradis’ room, Wednesday March 3^rd at 11:30.  Airport meeting point and other details.

INDOOR SOCCER

Registration/signup meeting for any/all girls, both Juniors and Seniors, interested in playing indoor soccer this year at Room #1 Foods Room right after school on Wednesday, Mar. 3^rd.

ASSEMBLY FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 4^TH

The schedule for Thursday will be as follows:

Period 1-   8:30- 9:35

Period 2 (Part 1)9:45- 10:15

Assembly  10:15-11:35

Period 2 (part 2)11:35- 12:10

Lunch   12:10- 1:10

Period 3  1:10- 2:15

Period 4  2:25- 3:30

CARIBOU CARNIVAL

Do you need CALM hours?  Would you like to win an iPod Touch?  Would you like to volunteer for Caribou Carnival?  Please see one of the counsellors or sign up with Mrs. Cleary in Student Services.

CALM HOURS

Student services are looking for four students who would like to earn calm hours with helping out with the Lunch Program.  The time would be from Monday-Thursday 3:30- 4:00 for the rest of the school year.  Please see Mrs. Cleary or Mrs. Medernach.

Kidney Foundation is looking for volunteers to canvas for the month of March.  Please see Mrs. Cleary or contact Barbara Foxall at 1-800-461-9063 ext. 232.

ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP IN JOURNALISM, RADIO AND TELEVISION ARTS

Strategic Alliance of Broadcasters for Aboriginal Reflections is pleased to offer our annual Scholarship to an aboriginal student in Journalism or Radio/Television Arts.  One scholarship of $5000 will be awarded.  For more details, visit www.gotoapply.ca/sabar.  Deadline is midnight EST April 30, 2010.

ATTENTION ALL CADETS

Did you know that there are currently 40 Army and Air Cadet courses that can earn you credits towards high school graduation?  If you have taken any courses through the Cadet program, just bring a copy of your course report to your counsellor in the Student Support Services area.

FINANCIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE

The Canadian Securities Administrators are pleased to present to you the latest edition of the Financial Fitness Challenge, an educational website that gives students the opportunity to win a notebook computer and/or a $2000 scholarship while learning about the importance of saving and investing.  For more information go to www.financialfitnesschallenge.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Capitol Theatre and Entertainment Center- Contact Chris Wood at 873-2861

Top of the World Travel- Contact Cailey Mercredi at 766-6020

Check out the job postings outside of Mr. Skauge’s room (Rm 7)

STUDENT SERVICES AREA

If you are using the kettle in the student services area, please make sure that you unplug them when you are finished using it.  Leaving it plugged in is a fire hazard.

DREAMCATCHERS

The Dreamcatchers Club is sponsoring a NorthwesTel Directory Collection Contest for each period 1 classroom at SJF.  First prize: Pizza Lunch, Second period: Muffin Morning, Third Prize: Donut Break.  Start date for the contest- Feb. 15 and ends on Apr. 9^th.  Please contact Ms. Cleary or Ms. Blesse if you have any questions.

LPI EXAM REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING BC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Grade 12 students planning on attending post secondary school in BC maybe required to write the LPI Language Exam.  If you have applied to college or university in BC check to see if you need to write this exam.  Sir John will be hosting this exam on April 8^th.  Students must be registered to write.  Register on-line at www.lpi.ubc.ca.  Please see Ms. Monkman if you have any questions.  Registration deadline is Mar. 5^th.

GRADE 12 ADVISORY PROJECTS

All potential grads are reminded that they are required to submit two projects for their final Advisory credit.  Ms. Monkman and Ms. Bowden are currently accepting the Independent Living projects, so be sure to submit this ASAP if you have not done so already.  The second Advisory project is the Portfolio project, and these are due in April.  This is a friendly reminder that these two projects are required if you are planning to graduate in June.  Please see Ms. Monkman or Ms. Bowden if you have any questions about these projects.

AUDITIONS

The Canadian College of Performing Arts is holding auditions in February and March, 2010 for classes commencing next September.  For more information and registration, check posters around the school, contact 250-595-9970 or email admin@ccpacanada.com.

CALM HOURS

Need CALM hours?  If you have good public relation skills and are in need of CALM HOURS, come and see Mr. Skauge.

CANADIAN NAVY CENTENNIAL NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST

Grade 9-12 students across Canada are invited to participate in the Centennial of the Canadian Navy through a nationwide Essay-Poetry-Art contest.  There will be a winner from each province and territory.  Winners will receive a scholarship of $2000 with the overall winner receiving an additional $3000.  For submission forms, please see Ms. Malkin or Mrs. Chiasson in the office, Mr. Kowalzik in Rm 36, or Miss Michel in Rm 41.  Contest deadline is March 31^st, 10.

2010 ABORIGINAL WRITING CHALLENGE

Are you between the ages of 14-18 or 19-29?  Send in a short story and showcase your heritage.  See Mrs. Cleary for more details.  Deadline is March 31, 10.

LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?

Check out these websites that are designed to help students find schools, scholarships and careers.  www.schoolfinder.com and www.scholarshipscanada.com.  These are free sites and list every school, program and scholarship in Canada. 

POTENTIAL GRADUATING STUDENTS

Have you picked up your validation statement from your guidance counselor yet?  If you have not picked it up, please see your counselor ASAP!!

LOCKERS

Please make sure that your lockers are properly locked and that you keep all your possessions not being used inside your locker.

SCHOOL NURSE

Your school nurse is Rachel Nolting.  If you have any health questions please feel free to visit her in the Student Services area on Thursday mornings.  You can also e-mail her at rachel_nolting@gov.nt.ca or click on “Health Questions” link on the school website.

Announcements for Monday March 1st, 2010

INDOOR SOCCER

Registration/signup meeting for any/all girls, both Juniors and Seniors, interested in playing indoor soccer this year at Room #1 Foods Room right after school on Wednesday, Mar. 3^rd.

 ASSEMBLY FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 4^TH

The schedule for Thursday will be as follows:

Period 1-   8:30- 9:35

Period 2 (Part 1)9:45- 10:15

Assembly  10:15-11:35

Period 2 (part 2)11:35- 12:10

Lunch   12:10- 1:10

Period 3  1:10- 2:15

Period 4  2:25- 3:30

SPAIN 2010

There will be a final meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, March 2^nd in the Science theatre.  All travellers must attend.

DIPLOMA EXAM CHALLENGES

If you would like to challenge a diploma exam, please pick up a form from the office and return by March 1, 2010.

CARIBOU CARNIVAL

Do you need CALM hours?  Would you like to win an iPod Touch?  Would you like to volunteer for Caribou Carnival?  Please see one of the counsellors or sign up with Mrs. Cleary in Student Services.

CALM HOURS

Student services are looking for four students who would like to earn calm hours with helping out with the Lunch Program.  The time would be from Monday-Thursday 3:30- 4:00 for the rest of the school year.  Please see Mrs. Cleary or Mrs. Medernach.

Kidney Foundation is looking for volunteers to canvas for the month of March.  Please see Mrs. Cleary or contact Barbara Foxall at 1-800-461-9063 ext. 232.

ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP IN JOURNALISM, RADIO AND TELEVISION ARTS

Strategic Alliance of Broadcasters for Aboriginal Reflections is pleased to offer our annual Scholarship to an aboriginal student in Journalism or Radio/Television Arts.  One scholarship of $5000 will be awarded.  For more details, visit www.gotoapply.ca/sabar.  Deadline is midnight EST April 30, 2010.

ATTENTION ALL CADETS

Did you know that there are currently 40 Army and Air Cadet courses that can earn you credits towards high school graduation?  If you have taken any courses through the Cadet program, just bring a copy of your course report to your counsellor in the Student Support Services area.

FINANCIAL FITNESS CHALLENGE

The Canadian Securities Administrators are pleased to present to you the latest edition of the Financial Fitness Challenge, an educational website that gives students the opportunity to win a notebook computer and/or a $2000 scholarship while learning about the importance of saving and investing.  For more information go to www.financialfitnesschallenge.ca

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Capitol Theatre and Entertainment Center- Contact Chris Wood at 873-2861

Top of the World Travel- Contact Cailey Mercredi at 766-6020

Check out the job postings outside of Mr. Skauge’s room (Rm 7)

STUDENT SERVICES AREA

If you are using the kettle in the student services area, please make sure that you unplug them when you are finished using it.  Leaving it plugged in is a fire hazard.

DREAMCATCHERS

The Dreamcatchers Club is sponsoring a NorthwesTel Directory Collection Contest for each period 1 classroom at SJF.  First prize: Pizza Lunch, Second period: Muffin Morning, Third Prize: Donut Break.  Start date for the contest- Feb. 15 and ends on Apr. 9^th.  Please contact Ms. Cleary or Ms. Blesse if you have any questions.

LPI EXAM REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING BC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Grade 12 students planning on attending post secondary school in BC maybe required to write the LPI Language Exam.  If you have applied to college or university in BC check to see if you need to write this exam.  Sir John will be hosting this exam on April 8^th.  Students must be registered to write.  Register on-line at www.lpi.ubc.ca.  Please see Ms. Monkman if you have any questions.  Registration deadline is Mar. 5^th.

GRADE 12 ADVISORY PROJECTS

All potential grads are reminded that they are required to submit two projects for their final Advisory credit.  Ms. Monkman and Ms. Bowden are currently accepting the Independent Living projects, so be sure to submit this ASAP if you have not done so already.  The second Advisory project is the Portfolio project, and these are due in April.  This is a friendly reminder that these two projects are required if you are planning to graduate in June.  Please see Ms. Monkman or Ms. Bowden if you have any questions about these projects.

AUDITIONS

The Canadian College of Performing Arts is holding auditions in February and March, 2010 for classes commencing next September.  For more information and registration, check posters around the school, contact 250-595-9970 or email admin@ccpacanada.com.

CALM HOURS

Need CALM hours?  If you have good public relation skills and are in need of CALM HOURS, come and see Mr. Skauge.

CANADIAN NAVY CENTENNIAL NATIONAL ESSAY CONTEST

Grade 9-12 students across Canada are invited to participate in the Centennial of the Canadian Navy through a nationwide Essay-Poetry-Art contest.  There will be a winner from each province and territory.  Winners will receive a scholarship of $2000 with the overall winner receiving an additional $3000.  For submission forms, please see Ms. Malkin or Mrs. Chiasson in the office, Mr. Kowalzik in Rm 36, or Miss Michel in Rm 41.  Contest deadline is March 31^st, 10.

2010 ABORIGINAL WRITING CHALLENGE

Are you between the ages of 14-18 or 19-29?  Send in a short story and showcase your heritage.  See Mrs. Cleary for more details.  Deadline is March 31, 10.

LOOKING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS?

Check out these websites that are designed to help students find schools, scholarships and careers.  www.schoolfinder.com and www.scholarshipscanada.com.  These are free sites and list every school, program and scholarship in Canada. 

POTENTIAL GRADUATING STUDENTS

Have you picked up your validation statement from your guidance counselor yet?  If you have not picked it up, please see your counselor ASAP!!

LOCKERS

Please make sure that your lockers are properly locked and that you keep all your possessions not being used inside your locker.

SCHOOL NURSE

Your school nurse is Rachel Nolting.  If you have any health questions please feel free to visit her in the Student Services area on Thursday mornings.  You can also e-mail her at rachel_nolting@gov.nt.ca or click on “Health Questions” link on the school website.