
Jour: 18 avril 2022
Great Things Seen & Heard
- The new VP position at PVO will be linked to a half-time teaching position at EWP. Interviews begin this week!
- Overheard: We may not always make unanimity, but unanimity is never a guarantee of truth!
Clips & Tips
The results of the longest ever study of adult development are reviewed in this week’s clip, source of the quote “loneliness kills.” The Harvard study began in 1941 with choosing teenagers from different walks of life, and continues today. Half-way through, you’ll hear about the significance of relationships in health, brain longevity, and life.
Bits & Pieces
- Valleyview Badminton Tournament on April 23rd.
- Grad Photo Retake day on April 25th.
- Next regular biweekly meeting on April 25th.
- April 25th, ATA general meeting at 6:00 PM, at HPE, for all teachers (food included).
- April 27th, introduction to Haspara (TR and PL away all day).
- Tentative trip to Gift Lake for Grade 9 visit on April 27th.
- Wear your Hippie clothes for Spirit Day on April 28th.
- Blanket Exercise on PD Day, April 29th for those enlisted to partake.
- On PD Day, April 29th, ATA Workshop on winning strategies and FASD at 1:00 PM.
- May 13th will be PD, and May 20th, our day in lieu.
- Open house barbecue for PTI on May 26th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
- No PTI on May 31st.
Events This Week
- Monday, April 18th: Easter Monday, no school.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Smudge in Room 126 from 8:15 to 8:30 AM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Grade 10 (A to C) course selection in Room 141, 8:45-9:15 AM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Grade 10 (D to N) course selection in Room 141, 9:20-9:50 AM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Grade 10 (P to Z) course selection in Room 141, 10:05-10:35 AM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Grade 11 (A to C) course selection in Room 141, 10:40-11:10 AM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Grade 11 (D to K) course selection in Room 141, 12:45-1:15 PM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Grade 11 (L to Z) course selection in Room 141, 1:25-1:55 PM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Any returning Grade 12’s course selection in Room 141, 2:10-2:40 PM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Hot Lunch is BLT wrap with Fruit Salad.
- Tuesday, April 19th: TR, PL, and EV meet AT’s parents at 3:40 PM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Mid-semester report cards go home at 3:40 PM.
- Tuesday, April 19th: Badminton play-downs for EWP in gym during evening.
- Wednesday, April 20th: LST meeting cancelled this week.
- Wednesday, April 20th: Hot Lunch is Garlic and Herb Chicken Skewers and Garden Salad.
- Wednesday, April 20th: Grade 9 Open House at 6:30 PM in Room 141.
- Thursday, April 21st: Wear your awesome socks for Spirit Day.
- Thursday, April 21st: Hand Games Tournament at PRS from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Thursday, April 21st: Hot Lunch is Salmon Rice Bowl.
- Thursday, April 21st: Virtual PTI using Google phones from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Thursday, April 21st: Badminton play-downs for PRS in gym all evening.
- Friday, April 22nd: ELAA with 15 visitors representing post-secondary institutions from 9 to 11.
- Friday, April 22nd: Math for Admin PD workshop (TR and EV) online at 9:00 AM.
- Friday, April 22nd: Hot Lunch is Teriyaki Chicken Wrap with Veggies and Dip.