STUDENT BULLETIN
MONDAY, JANUARY 20-FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025
GENERAL
JANUARY 20-24th-ASSESSMENTS THIS WEEK 2024-2025 SCHEDULE (click the link for more information)
NUMERACY 10, LITERACY 10 & LITERACY 12 REMINDER: January Assessment Week, only grade 10s will be writing Numeracy 10 and Literacy 10 and only grade 12s will be writing Literacy 12. If you are a grade 11 or 12 who has missed these assessments, you will need to wait until April or June to make-up the assessment.
- Your Time, Date, Assessment, Lab is posted outside the office. This information was emailed to both you and a parent/guardian. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Nicolidakis in the office.
COURSE SELECTIONS IN THEATRE: Gr. 11-TODAY Tuesday, January 21st– A-L from 10-11:30am & M-Z 1pm-2:30pm Gr. 8- Thursday, January 23rd 10-11:30am Gr. 9- Tomorrow Wednesday, January 22nd-1-2:30pm Gr.10- Tomorrow Wednesday, January 22nd– 10-11:30am
STUDENT EVENT: WOMEN IN SCIENCE (BC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL) Do you know grade 10-12 students passionate about science and health research? Invite them to register for Women in Science! In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, BCCHR will host a Women in Science event on February 11. This year, the event is dedicated to mentoring.
High school students will have the opportunity to:
- Hear more about the latest in health research during our keynote lecture.
- Meet incredible leaders in research who are shaping the future of health science. Be part of the discussion! This isn’t your typical career panel. Students will have the chance to speak directly with Women in Science mentors to ask them questions, share thoughts, and gain valuable insights from these incredible leaders. Grade 10-12 students of all genders are welcome to participate but registration is required. Space is limited and spots are first come, first served! For more information, refer to the newsletter below or visit bcchr.ca/women-in-science. Admin/Burnaby School District
AP CHECK IN SESSIONS – If you are an AP student who is registered to write an AP exam this May, you must attend one of the following sessions. Bring a laptop or iPad (if you have one) that you plan on using for exams. Ms. Mihic
- TODAY Tuesday, January 21st – 12pm-1pm
- Wednesday, Jan 22 – 8:40am-9:30pm
- Thursday, January 23 – 8:40-9:30
REMINDER: THE CAFETERIA WILL BE CLOSED THIS WEEK (JAN 20-24th)
LUNAR NEW YEAR-January 29th, Year of the Snake.
LOST AND FOUND- If you have a lost item, please check our Lost and Found bin on the second floor (water bottles, containers, jackets, umbrellas etc.) and the main office for smaller items. Unclaimed items will be donated soon. Thank you. Office
VOLUNTEER/WORK EXPERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENCE 8 spots filled, 4 more left. United Flower Growers Warehouse Work: January 25, 26, February 1, 2 (10AM-6:30PM) February 8, 9 (12PM-8:30PM). 51 hours total work experience with option of this becoming a part-time paid job after if desired. Mr. Montgomery
CAREER EDUCATION INFORMATION EVENING WHEN: Tomorrow Wednesday, January 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm WHERE: BURNABY CENTRAL SECONDARY COMMONS (enter through the main school entrance). Please click the link for more information: https://burnabyschools.ca/careereducation/ Burnaby Schools Career Education Team
SUMMIT NETWORK: Hey North! BNSS Summit Networks is hosting Instagram Takeovers on our Instagram @bnss.summit over the next few weeks. Each day, alumni from universities such as UBC, UCLA, U of T, Queen’s, and more will be vlogging and answering questions. Follow us to stay updated on these daily vlogs from our alumni! Mr. McPheeCAREER LIFE CONNECTIONS CLC 12 Portfolio Check-In schedules have been posted by your CLC teachers in the CLC Team. It is your responsibility to check your date and time. Mr. Montgomery
DRY GRAD 2025– Help us make Dry GRAD 2025 an unforgettable celebration for our amazing grads! Get your tickets: Purchase them now on School Cash Online: https://burnaby.schoolcashonline.com Make a difference: If you’d like to contribute to this fantastic event, we warmly welcome donations of any size. Every dollar helps us create a safe, fun and memorable night for our graduating class! Thank you for your generosity and support-our grads cannot do it without you! Please click links for more info on Dry Grad 2025:
- https://sites.google.com/view/drygradbnss/home
- https://www.32auctions.com/BNSSdrygrad25 https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fundscrip.com%2Fsupport-a-group%2F3Q5FEF&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AOvVaw07QVjIQQBvdsWtHk9GoPqI Dry Grad Committee
GRAD CEREMONY FEE/CAP & GOWN: You need to pay your Ceremony Fee if you are planning to have a Graduation Cap and Gown to cross the stage. When you pay Online, a box with size options will open – check the box with your correct height. This fee will need to be paid by Feb 28, 2025, so you will have your gown on time.