Monday, August 13, 2012

Welcome Back!

Welcome back everybody to another exciting year at CSS. This year, we (Mrs. Saadeh and Mr. Scott) will be your 9.1 and 9.2 Humanities teachers. As it stands, our schedules will look like this:

Mrs. Saadeh Morning homeroom-1:20
Mr. Scott 1:20-3:30 (this will include electives and learning strategies)

We look forward to collaborating and planning a fantastic year for the Grade 9's starting off with our once in a lifetime trip to Bamfield.

Important Dates:


Friday, August 17 students will be dismissed at 12:00pm. There will be NO SCHOOL in the afternoon. Buses will leave the school at 12:15.

The first few days of school are very busy at CSS and there are some events and meetings that we would like to give you advance notice about.

Wednesday, August 15 - Welcome Back Coffee Reception for parents - 8:30am - 10:00am (gym)
Thursday, August 16 - Picture Day for Students - info will be sent home on 1st day of school (retakes will be done on Monday, Nov 5)
Thursday, August 16 - Outdoor Gear & Band Uniform Swap - 4:00pm - 8:00pm (IAC) more info to follow
Thursday, August 16 - "Camp Sweet" BBQ - 5:00 - 6:30 (side yard near staff parking) more info to follow

Please read the attached letter for information about the following:

Meet the Teacher - Thursday, August 16 - 4:00 - 8:00
Volunteer Orientation Thursday, August 16 - during Meet the Teacher - 4:45
Camp Sweet Work Bee - Saturday, August 18 - 10:00 - 2:00
Camp Sweet Parent Meeting (all grades) and Outdoor Education Volunteer Orientation - Tuesday, August 21 - starting at 6:30pm
Parent Laptop Orientation  - Wednesday, September 5 - 6:00 - 7:00
School Council Meeting - Wednesday, September 5 - 7:00 - 8:00

Watch your email over the next few days for more updates and information.

Thank you!