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STUDENT BULLETIN

                                                    WEDNESDAY, MAY 20–Day 2/TUTORIAL                                                                                 ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH                             

ATTENTION ALL GRADS: If you have been offered any kind of scholarships, bursaries, or entrance scholarships… CONGRATUATIONS! Please complete the form online AND forward the email or photo of your scholarship offer to Ms. Mihic at dragana.mihic@burnabyschools.ca as soon as possible. You must provide your letter as “proof” for official recognition. This is an opportunity for us to gather data and may be part of our school leaving ceremonies. You do not need to accept an offer for us to recognize it because it was still offered! Burnaby North Graduating Class of  2026 Scholarship Offers  – Fill out form. Complete the form as many times as needed. DEADLINE: TODAY Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 

SCHOOL LEAVING CEREMONY TICKETS FOR THIS SUNDAY, MAY 24th: :  Grads arrive at SFU in the Convocation Mall at 5:15pm and the ceremony begins at 6:30pm.                                                  Grads received 2 complimentary tickets and 2 Grad Passes (Compass Card) with their Cap and Gown   For more information on the Grad Passes click the link https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/compass-card.

  • Please make sure to check your cap and gown packages for: Cap, gown, stole, Indigenous stole, honor chord, SLC ticket envelopes. Your student ID will be in the envelope if you did not pick it up. 
  • From Friday, May 15th– May 21st, students can buy up to 3 extra tickets for $5 each.  On Thursday, May 21st, starting at noon any extra tickets above the 2 complimentary tickets and 3 tickets per $5 each (for a total of 5) can be bought on a first come, first serve basis again for $5 each.

Gr. 12s-GOCARD (STUDENT ID): You will need your GOCARD for all upcoming Grad activities.  Please come to the office to pick it up if you have not. The cost of a replacement GOCARD is $5.00 and it takes a week to receive it. 

NAME PRONUNCIATION FOR THE SCHOOL LEAVING CEREMONY – Hi Grade 12s: Do you want your name pronounced correctly as you cross the stage for your School Leaving Ceremony at SFU this Sunday, May 24th?    If so, please read the following message and act promptly to help us help you. If your name is generally straightforward and does not often get mispronounced (eg. John Smith), no action is required. However, if your name is more challenging, is often mispronounced, or has a particular pronunciation that you would like enunciated, please come to see the following people as soon as possible before or after school or during Tutorial. Please do NOT come during class time.

  • If your surname falls between A and L in the alphabet, please see Ms. Dyck in Room 1024.
  • If your surname falls between M and Z in the alphabet, please see Mrs. Hardjowasito in Room 3050.    We would like to learn the phonetic pronunciation of your name as it appears on attendance lists.
  • For example:
  • Monica Hardjowasito
  • [MAW-NICK-A  HAR-JOE-WAH-SEE-TOE]
  • Please provide this information to us by this Friday, May 22.

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • DOGWOOD/ DISTRICT AUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIP– 35 scholarships up for graduating Burnaby North students @ $1,250 each. Elective areas for completion are: Fine Arts, Indigenous Language and Culture, Applied Skills, Physical Activity, International Languages, Community Service, Technical and Trades Training. Due to Ms. Mihic by 3pm on Wednesday, May 27.  Fill out the attached application or pick one up from the scholarship bin outside Student Services.  More info: http://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/north-scholarships/?p=415

GENERAL

MAY IS ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH FACT OF THE DAY: Norman Kwong was the first Asian Canadian to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL). In 12 seasons, he won 4 Grey Cups and was the outstanding player in the league twice.  Nicknamed the “China Clipper”, Kwong set over 30 records during his career. He became the first Lieutenant Governor of Asian descent of Alberta in 2005. He was also part owner of the Calgary Flames. Norman Kwong is only one of 5 people whose names are on the Stanley Cup and Grey Cup. Check out more interesting facts at https://burnabynorthsocialstudies.weebly.com/.   Mr. Sokugawa

Dear Burnaby North Community (Cops for Cancer),                                             I am proud to be supporting the Tour de Coast, an incredible event where local police agencies and emergency service personnel cycle along the BC Coast to support children and families living with cancer and beyond.   The funds raised through this event help the Canadian Cancer Society drive groundbreaking pediatric cancer research and send 600 kids each year to Camp Goodtimes – a local, medically supervised recreation experience for children and teens with cancer and their families.  To raise awareness for this event, I agreed to be arrested by the police and have my bail set to $1051. Please make a donation on my behalf to help me reach my fundraising goal! Every dollar counts and donating online is not only secure but also helps the Canadian Cancer Society save on administrative costs, allowing more resources to go directly toward these vital programs.   One child with cancer is one child too many. Nothing big gets solved by one person or one organization. To take on cancer, it takes every one of us. It takes a society. Thanks for your support! Mr. Hodgson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                           TUTORIAL EXPECTATIONS: This is a reminder that:

  • Grade 8, Tutorial during Period 8/Mentor Activity 
  • 9 & 10: Please go to one of your 8 classes.  If the teacher is not available, please go to another one of your classes.  If the class is full, please go to another one of your classrooms.
  • Grades 11 and 12: Please go to either one of your classes, the library, the commons or the 4thfloor lounge.  The pods are off-limit and the library, commons and 4th floor lounge are for QUIET  Especially the Library and 4th floor lounge as they are near classrooms. Please note that students or staff can also set a time to meet in tutorial.  If you need help, contact your teacher to make sure they are available.  If your teacher asks you to go to their classroom, please go!  Admin

🍕PIZZA SALE TODAY WEDNESDAY, MAY 20th! 🍕Want a cheap lunch while supporting better transit? Transportation Network Club is hosting a pizza sale to help amplify student voices and improve transit around school!

  • WHEN: TODAY Wednesday, May 20th @ Lunch
  • WHERE: The Commons
  • PRICE: $2.50 per slice!  Choose your flavor: 🍍 Hawaiian 🍖 Meat Lovers 🍕 Classic Pepperoni 🧀 Cheese    Ms. Tong

FOOD TRUCK TOMORROW THURSDAY, MAY 21 @ LUNCH

RYAN’S RAINBOW FOOD DRIVE: Hey North! Intro Leadership is hosting a Food Drive for Ryan’s Rainbow Food Outreach. Until  this Friday, May 22nd, you can drop off baby products/formula, canned foods, pasta, dry lentils, spices, dry ingredients, and any child friendly food in the boxes found in the office, the first-floor entrance and the Leadership pod. These foods and products help families around North Burnaby who need a little extra help during this time. Make sure to check the expiry dates before donating. We hope to see a lot of donations! Ms. Byrne

CAREER PROGRAMS/WORK & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

LASALLE COLLEGE VANCOUVER will be giving a presentation in the library today Wednesday, May 20th at lunchtime (11:50–12:30).This is a great opportunity for students interested in arts and design to learn more about the programs they offer and what pathways are available after high school.   Some of the programs you can learn about include:

  • Fashion Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design
  • Animation & VFX
  • Game Design
  • Film & Video Production      Mr. Montgomery/Career Programs