TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2010

Grade Level Assemblies
Grade level assemblies will be taking place today, Friday Sept 3rd in NACC. If not all of your students will be attending please send them down at the appropriate times. Announcements will also be made.

Assembly Times:
Grade 9’s – 9:00am
Grade 10’s – 10:30am
Grade 11’s – 1:00pm
Grade 12’s – 2:30pm

NEED SCIENCE HELP?
Come to Science tutorials! Every Wednesday, two science teachers will be available in the Science Theatre from 3:45-4:15pm for extra help. This is addition to regular help sessions that your Science teachers offer in their classrooms. As the semester goes on we may add extra sessions depending on demand, especially as we get closer to those exams. This is a drop in service for students, whether your teacher is there or not there will be a science teacher available to help you! Sessions start on September 15th!

1st BOYS OUTDOOR SOCCER PRACTISE
1st boys outdoor soccer practice is Friday, Sept. 3rd on our field outside at 3:45pm.

SIR JOHN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Sir John’s cross-country practice times will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school starting at 3:45pm. First practice will be Wednesday, Sept. 8th. Come prepared to run outside. Contact Mrs. Ferreira in room 42 if there are any questions.

GIRLS AND BOYS FALCONS HOCKEY
Girls and boys Falcon Hockey meeting will be in the fitness center at the beginning of lunch on Friday Sept. 17th. See Burly for further details.

INTRAMURALS
Wear gym attire and play fair. It will be held at lunch hour. Starts Tues. Sept. 7th 10 minutes after the start of lunch and finishes 10 minutes before the start of period 3.

FLAG FOOTBALL
Want to play flag football? If you think you might be interested in joining the Yellowknife Arena Football League which is starting up this fall, then you need to contact Hash Manickum soon at hmanickum@yellowknife.ca or phone 669-3408 or 445-9792.

FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS
The forum for Young Canadians program is celebrating its 35 years with a special fall session of its popular program November 21-26th, 2010. Deadline is September 21st. Apply now. www.forum.ca.

2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES & WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES BADMINTON TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held Sept. 25th- 26th 2010 at St. Pat’s High School. Times will be Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm. To register, forms are available from the NWT Badminton website, www.nwtbadminton.ca. Deadline is Friday Sept. 17th, 2010.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd, 2010

Grade Level Assemblies
Grade level assemblies will be taking place today, Friday Sept 3rd in NACC. If not all of your students will be attending please send them down at the appropriate times. Announcements will also be made.

Assembly Times:
Grade 9’s – 9:00am
Grade 10’s – 10:30am
Grade 11’s – 1:00pm
Grade 12’s – 2:30pm

NEED SCIENCE HELP?
Come to Science tutorials! Every Wednesday, two science teachers will be available in the Science Theatre from 3:45-4:15pm for extra help. This is addition to regular help sessions that your Science teachers offer in their classrooms. As the semester goes on we may add extra sessions depending on demand, especially as we get closer to those exams. This is a drop in service for students, whether your teacher is there or not there will be a science teacher available to help you! Sessions start on September 15th!

1st BOYS OUTDOOR SOCCER PRACTISE
1st boys outdoor soccer practice is Friday, Sept. 3rd on our field outside at 3:45pm.

SIR JOHN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Sir John’s cross-country practice times will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school starting at 3:45pm. First practice will be Wednesday, Sept. 8th. Come prepared to run outside. Contact Mrs. Ferreira in room 42 if there are any questions.

GIRLS AND BOYS FALCONS HOCKEY
Girls and boys Falcon Hockey meeting will be in the fitness center at the beginning of lunch on Friday Sept. 17th. See Burly for further details.

INTRAMURALS
Wear gym attire and play fair. It will be held at lunch hour. Starts Tues. Sept. 7th 10 minutes after the start of lunch and finishes 10 minutes before the start of period 3.

FLAG FOOTBALL
Want to play flag football? If you think you might be interested in joining the Yellowknife Arena Football League which is starting up this fall, then you need to contact Hash Manickum soon at hmanickum@yellowknife.ca or phone 669-3408 or 445-9792.

FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS
The forum for Young Canadians program is celebrating its 35 years with a special fall session of its popular program November 21-26th, 2010. Deadline is September 21st. Apply now. www.forum.ca.

2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES & WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES BADMINTON TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held Sept. 25th- 26th 2010 at St. Pat’s High School. Times will be Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm. To register, forms are available from the NWT Badminton website, www.nwtbadminton.ca. Deadline is Friday Sept. 17th, 2010.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2010

NEED SCIENCE HELP?
Come to Science tutorials! Every Wednesday, two science teachers will be available in the Science Theatre from 3:45-4:15pm for extra help. This is addition to regular help sessions that your Science teachers offer in their classrooms. As the semester goes on we may add extra sessions depending on demand, especially as we get closer to those exams. This is a drop in service for students, whether your teacher is there or not there will be a science teacher available to help you! Sessions start on September 15th!

1st GIRLS OUTDOOR SOCCER PRACTISE
The 1st girls outdoor soccer practice is Thursday, Sept. 2nd on our field outside at 4:00pm.

1st BOYS OUTDOOR SOCCER PRACTISE
1st boys outdoor soccer practice is Friday, Sept. 3rd on our field outside at 3:45pm.

SIR JOHN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Sir John’s cross-country practice times will start next week. Stay tuned for the specific times. See Ms. Ferreira for more details.

GIRLS AND BOYS FALCONS HOCKEY
Girls and boys Falcon Hockey meeting will be in the fitness center at the beginning of lunch on Friday Sept. 17th. See Burly for further details.

INTRAMURALS
Wear gym attire and play fair. It will be held at lunch hour. Starts Tues. Sept. 7th 10 minutes after the start of lunch and finishes 10 minutes before the start of period 3.

FORUM FOR YOUNG CANADIANS
The forum for Young Canadians program is celebrating its 35 years with a special fall session of its popular program November 21-26th, 2010. Deadline is September 21st. Apply now. www.forum.ca.

2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES & WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES BADMINTON TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held Sept. 25th- 26th 2010 at St. Pat’s High School. Times will be Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm. To register, forms are abailable from the NWT Badminton website, www.nwtbadminton.ca. Deadline is Friday Sept. 17th, 2010.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS
Today will start with an assembly at 8:30 followed by timetable pickup. The periods will resume as follows:
9:45- 10:50- period 1
11:00- 12:05- period 2
12:05- 1:05- lunch
1:05- 2:10- period 3
2:20- 3:30- period 4

NEED SCIENCE HELP?
Come to Science tutorials! Every Wednesday, two science teachers will be available in the Science Theatre from 3:45-4:15pm for extra help. This is addition to regular help sessions that your Science teachers offer in their classrooms. As the semester goes on we may add extra sessions depending on demand, especially as we get closer to those exams. This is a drop in service for students, whether your teacher is there or not there will be a science teacher available to help you! Sessions start on September 15th!

2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES & WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES BADMINTON TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held Sept. 25th- 26th 2010 at St. Pat’s High School. Times will be Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm. To register, forms are abailable from the NWT Badminton website, www.nwtbadminton.ca. Deadline is Friday Sept. 17th, 2010.

THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH, 2010

OFFICE HOURS
Our office is now open. If you would like to book an appointment with a counselor, or have any questions, please contact us at 669-0773, email sjf@yk1.nt.ca or drop by. The office will be open from 8:00am- 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. The guidance counselors will be in as of Monday August 23rd, 2010. The first day of school is Wednesday, September 1st.

2011 CANADA WINTER GAMES & WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES BADMINTON TRYOUTS
Tryouts will be held Sept. 25th- 26th 2010 at St. Pat’s High School. Times will be Saturday 9:00am- 4:00pm and Sunday 9:00am- 3:00pm. To register, forms are abailable from the NWT Badminton website, www.nwtbadminton.ca. Deadline is Friday Sept. 17th, 2010.

Please click on the following link if you want to view or download photos taken at the 2010 Grad (photos courtesy of Mr. Petten and Mr. Krause).  If you are downloading you can select the image size (by clicking on the “all sizes” icon above the photo), you might want the higher resolution pictures for printing, or use the lower resolution for quick downloading.  Click here to get to the link.

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE 2009/2010 SCHOOL YEAR

PARTICIPATE IN NATION BUILDING

Up to 175 NWT Aboriginal youth from ages 16-35 are invited to apply for the aboriginal youth economic development workshop to be held in Dettah, Aug 8^th-14^th.  This is an opportunity to share your vision for the future of the NWT with the Premier.  Application forms are available from Rebecca Plotner.  Email Rebecca@detoncho.comor phone 867-873-6533.  Deadline is July 15^th, 2010.

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER

Except for exams that is!!  Please make sure you check out the exam schedule on the school website.

The last day of school is June 29^th at noon.  There will be an assembly in the morning as well as report cards will be handed out.  The main office will be closed as of July 6^th at noon.

The school will open on August 18^th.  Student services will be opened on August 23^rd.  First day of school will be September 1^st at 8:30am.

HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE SUMMER

During the summer all student files saved on the school’s computer network will be erased.  If students have files that they want to keep they need to transfer them off the network before school is out.  Students can use USB keys, or burn the files onto a CD or DVD.

Announcements for Wednesday June 16th, 2010

SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER

Except for exams that is!!  Please make sure you check out the exam schedule on the school website.

The last day of school is June 29^th at noon.  There will be an assembly in the morning as well as report cards will be handed out.  The main office will be closed as of July 6^th at noon.

The school will open on August 18^th.  Student services will be opened on August 23^rd.  First day of school will be September 1^st at 8:30am.

HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE SUMMER

During the summer all student files saved on the school’s computer network will be erased.  If students have files that they want to keep they need to transfer them off the network before school is out.  Students can use USB keys, or burn the files onto a CD or DVD.

JENNY GAMBLE FOURNIER MEMORIAL AWARD

To a graduating student who intends to pursue a post secondary study related to Communications, Writing, Journalism, Art History, Languages or Media Studies.  The recipient must demonstrate many of the qualities that wee Jenny’s: creativity, independence of mind, honesty participation in school activities, outgoing personality, interest in art and travel and a sense of humour.

Please submit no later than Friday June 18^th at 12 noon to the main office the following: most recent report card, validation statement, description on how you meet the criteria of the award, describe and list your extra curricular activities, volunteer work and school and community athletic involvement you’re your future goals.

SPA SERVICES FOR GRADS

Cosmetology will be offering Spa services for grads.  Services being offered are: Manicures, facials, polish application, waxing, pedicures, fake eyelash application, eye lash and eyebrow tinting.  All of these services are being offered for a small fee and grads need to come to the cosmo lab to see me either before or right after first period this week to book their appointments with us.  Staff is more than welcome to take advantage of this great offer also.

SUMMER SCHOOL DEADLINE

The deadline to enrol in a summer school course is Friday June 18th.  Please see Ms. Bowden if you have any questions.

LINDA GRAY MEMORIAL AWARD

The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre is offering two awards with a cash value of $500 each.  This is open to Aboriginal students of Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilo who will be attending a post secondary institution in the fall.  Application deadline is June 18^th, 2010.  Please see Mrs. Cleary for more information.

Announcements for Tuesday June 15th, 2010

During the summer all student files saved on the school’s computer network will be erased.  If students have files that they want to keep they need to transfer them off the network before school is out.  Students can use USB keys, or burn the files onto a CD or DVD.

JENNY GAMBLE FOURNIER MEMORIAL AWARD

To a graduating student who intends to pursue a post secondary study related to Communications, Writing, Journalism, Art History, Languages or Media Studies.  The recipient must demonstrate many of the qualities that wee Jenny’s: creativity, independence of mind, honesty participation in school activities, outgoing personality, interest in art and travel and a sense of humour.

Please submit no later than Friday June 18^th at 12 noon to the main office the following: most recent report card, validation statement, description on how you meet the criteria of the award, describe and list your extra curricular activities, volunteer work and school and community athletic involvement you’re your future goals.

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks are still available for purchase.  Please remember that there won’t be any extra yearbooks printed, you need to order one in advance to get one.  See Mr. Petten in the computer lab if you want to buy one, the cost is $25.

SPA SERVICES FOR GRADS

Cosmetology will be offering Spa services for grads.  Services being offered are: Manicures, facials, polish application, waxing, pedicures, fake eyelash application, eye lash and eyebrow tinting.  All of these services are being offered for a small fee and grads need to come to the cosmo lab to see me either before or right after first period this week to book their appointments with us.  Staff is more than welcome to take advantage of this great offer also.

SUMMER SCHOOL DEADLINE

The deadline to enrol in a summer school course is Friday June 18th.  Please see Ms. Bowden if you have any questions.

NEWSLETTERS

June newsletters are now available in the office or check out the schools website.

WORLD CUP OF SOCCER

Are you an avid soccer player who is getting excited about the upcoming World Cup of Soccer event?  Jessica Pope from the CBC would like to talk to students who fit this description.  See Burly for more details asap.

GRADE 12 SCHOLARSHIP/AWARDS

Several scholarships are awarded each year at Grad.  Application packages are now available in the office for grads who intend to pursue post-secondary studies in one of many disciplines including, but not limited to: Education, RCMP, Engineering, Law, Sciences, Art/Architecture and the Social Sciences.  There are also awards dedicated to citizenship, leadership, scholarship and service to community.

Please pick up an application package and submit it to the office NO LATER THAN 9:00am, TUESDAY, JUNE 15.  Validation statements are required as part of the application process so do not delay!

CONSTRUCTION BOOT CAMP

If you want to work in the construction industry, Construction Boot Camp is for you.  Contact Mrs. Cleary or Ms. Bowden for more information.

LINDA GRAY MEMORIAL AWARD

The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre is offering two awards with a cash value of $500 each.  This is open to Aboriginal students of Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilo who will be attending a post secondary institution in the fall.  Application deadline is June 18^th, 2010.  Please see Mrs. Cleary for more information.

SHEHTAH NABORS LP

Shehtah Nabors LP will award a total of eight scholarships per school year for $2500 each towards post secondary education.  The Shehtah Nabors LP scholarships are to encourage Dene and their descendants to pursue academic excellence for future roles within the Oil and Gas industry.

Open to members of the following:

Akaitcho Territory Government

Dehcho First Nation

Gwich’in Tribal Council

Sahtu Dene Council

Tlicho Government

Applications can be picked up from Mrs. Cleary.  Deadline date is July 16^th, 2010.

CALM HOURS

If you are in need of CALM hours, Western Arctic Moving Pictures Film Society is looking for help.  Contact Jeremy Emerson at 766-2568.

KATIMAVIK OPPORTUNITY

Katimavik is Canada’s leading volunteer youth-service program designed for young Canadians between the ages of 17 and 21 who want to live a unique experience and make a difference for the community and for themselves.  Programs include Cultural Discovery and Civic Engagement, Eco-citizenship and Active Living, and Second Language and Cultural Diversity.  You can find more information at www.katimavik.org or see Ms. Bowden in Student Support Services.

AUDIOLOGY AT GRANT MACEWAN

Are you looking for a challenging career in Audiology?  If you are at least 18 years of age, willing to commit to two years of post-secondary education and are open to extensive travel throughout the North, this maybe an exciting opportunity for you.  Apply to Grant MacEwan University at www.macewan.ca/hearingaid.  NWT residents who graduate from the program may seek an internship with Stanton Territorial Health Authority.  Please see Mrs. Cleary for more information.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

If you are a Grade 12 student who is going on to post-secondary school in the fall and you are interested in working for July and August, please contact Ms. Cleary or Ms. Bowden for an excellent job opportunity.

GRAD MAKE-UP APPLICATION

Book your appointment soon to get your make-up done for grad.  Call Catherine at Lakeside Retread Spa Services at 766-2626 or 445-4151 to book an appointment.  Cost is $25.  Cincetti make-up used.

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.

CALM HOURS

See Mr. Skauge for some up coming dates.

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. 

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 June 14th, 2010

During the summer all student files saved on the school’s computer network will be erased.  If students have files that they want to keep they need to transfer them off the network before school is out.  Students can use USB keys, or burn the files onto a CD or DVD.

RELAY FOR LIFE

All Relay for Life Sir John Falcon students need to submit your donation envelopes and parental waiver forms to the office no later than today (Friday) afternoon.  If you are unable to do so, please see Mr. Burlington or Ms. Gibson.

YEARBOOKS

Yearbooks are still available for purchase.  Please remember that there won’t be any extra yearbooks printed, you need to order one in advance to get one.  See Mr. Petten in the computer lab if you want to buy one, the cost is $25.

SPA SERVICES FOR GRADS

Cosmetology will be offering Spa services for grads.  Services being offered are: Manicures, facials, polish application, waxing, pedicures, fake eyelash application, eye lash and eyebrow tinting.  All of these services are being offered for a small fee and grads need to come to the cosmo lab to see me either before or right after first period this week to book their appointments with us.  Staff is more than welcome to take advantage of this great offer also.

SUMMER SCHOOL DEADLINE

The deadline to enrol in a summer school course is Friday June 18th.  Please see Ms. Bowden if you have any questions.

NEWSLETTERS

June newsletters are now available in the office or check out the schools website.

WORLD CUP OF SOCCER

Are you an avid soccer player who is getting excited about the upcoming World Cup of Soccer event?  Jessica Pope from the CBC would like to talk to students who fit this description.  See Burly for more details asap.

GRADE 12 SCHOLARSHIP/AWARDS

Several scholarships are awarded each year at Grad.  Application packages are now available in the office for grads who intend to pursue post-secondary studies in one of many disciplines including, but not limited to: Education, RCMP, Engineering, Law, Sciences, Art/Architecture and the Social Sciences.  There are also awards dedicated to citizenship, leadership, scholarship and service to community.

Please pick up an application package and submit it to the office NO LATER THAN 9:00am, TUESDAY, JUNE 15.  Validation statements are required as part of the application process so do not delay!

CONSTRUCTION BOOT CAMP

If you want to work in the construction industry, Construction Boot Camp is for you.  Contact Mrs. Cleary or Ms. Bowden for more information.

LINDA GRAY MEMORIAL AWARD

The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre is offering two awards with a cash value of $500 each.  This is open to Aboriginal students of Yellowknife, Dettah and Ndilo who will be attending a post secondary institution in the fall.  Application deadline is June 18^th, 2010.  Please see Mrs. Cleary for more information.

SHEHTAH NABORS LP

Shehtah Nabors LP will award a total of eight scholarships per school year for $2500 each towards post secondary education.  The Shehtah Nabors LP scholarships are to encourage Dene and their descendants to pursue academic excellence for future roles within the Oil and Gas industry.

Open to members of the following:

Akaitcho Territory Government

Dehcho First Nation

Gwich’in Tribal Council

Sahtu Dene Council

Tlicho Government

Applications can be picked up from Mrs. Cleary.  Deadline date is July 16^th, 2010.

CALM HOURS

If you are in need of CALM hours, Western Arctic Moving Pictures Film Society is looking for help.  Contact Jeremy Emerson at 766-2568.

ABORIGINAL GRADUATES

The Sixth Annual Honour Ceremony for Aboriginal Graduates will be held at Yellowknife River on Saturday June 12^th, 2010 from 2:00-7:00.  Please see Mrs. Cleary if you are going to participate in the ceremony.

KATIMAVIK OPPORTUNITY

Katimavik is Canada’s leading volunteer youth-service program designed for young Canadians between the ages of 17 and 21 who want to live a unique experience and make a difference for the community and for themselves.  Programs include Cultural Discovery and Civic Engagement, Eco-citizenship and Active Living, and Second Language and Cultural Diversity.  You can find more information at www.katimavik.org or see Ms. Bowden in Student Support Services.

AUDIOLOGY AT GRANT MACEWAN

Are you looking for a challenging career in Audiology?  If you are at least 18 years of age, willing to commit to two years of post-secondary education and are open to extensive travel throughout the North, this maybe an exciting opportunity for you.  Apply to Grant MacEwan University at www.macewan.ca/hearingaid.  NWT residents who graduate from the program may seek an internship with Stanton Territorial Health Authority.  Please see Mrs. Cleary for more information.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

If you are a Grade 12 student who is going on to post-secondary school in the fall and you are interested in working for July and August, please contact Ms. Cleary or Ms. Bowden for an excellent job opportunity.

GRAD MAKE-UP APPLICATION

Book your appointment soon to get your make-up done for grad.  Call Catherine at Lakeside Retread Spa Services at 766-2626 or 445-4151 to book an appointment.  Cost is $25.  Cincetti make-up used.

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.

CALM HOURS

See Mr. Skauge for some up coming dates.

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. 

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.