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JANUARY 2 – 6, 2017 Monday

January 2nd Tuesday January 3rd

Wednesday January 4th

Thursday January 5th

Friday January 6th

School is closed

Day 2 8:30-3:00

School Re-opens

Day 1 8:30-2:20

Day 2 8:30-3:00

Day 1 8:30-3:00

EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION

DATES TO REMEMBER:

École Secondaire Hugh McRoberts Secondary School 8980 Williams Road, Richmond B.C., V7A 1G6 Phone: 604.668.6600 Fax: 604.668.6601

E-mail: mcroberts@sd38.bc.ca Web: mcroberts.sd38.bc.ca

Under the Galaxseas Colouring Book - $6 Ms. Porter's Drawing and Painting classes have produced "Under the Galaxsea" colouring books. Classes collaborated together to create an amazing colouring book that features over eighty original student images.

A small number of additional copies have been produced and available for purchase. See Ms. Porter in Room 125 to buy yours for $6. Collaboration Days – January 9 & 10 Collaboration Days 5 & 6 are next Monday and Tuesday. Classes start at 9:45 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Grad Portraits – January 9-14 Grad photos will take place January 9 - 14, 2017 on site at the school with Artona Studios in their mobile studio. Grads must book an appointment online for a photo sitting (https://artona.com/schools/MCRO). All grads will need to book an appointment to be photographed for the grad composite and yearbook even if they will not be purchasing grad photos. If you have questions please contact Mr. Whittingham. Dry After Grad (DAG) Meeting – January 17 Parents/Guardians of grade 12 students are invited to attend the next Dry After Grad (DAG) meeting on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 PM in the school library. The Dry After Grad event on June 29 requires many volunteers to help organize and plan. We encourage all parents to come out and assist with this exciting and culminating event.

While this event is most important for grade 12 students and parents, DAG is open to all McRoberts parents to ensure that Dry After Grad will be sustained in the years ahead. Grade 11 parents are encouraged to attend as this will be an opportunity to learn about the event and what it entails in preparation for when your child graduates the following year. PAC Meeting – January 18 All parents are welcome to attend the next PAC Meeting on Wednesday, January 18 at 7:00 PM in the Library.

We look forward to seeing you there!

January 3 School Re-opens January 9 & 10 Collaboration Days January 9-14 Grad Portraits (Artona Studio on Site) January 17 DAG Meeting @ 7:00 PM January 18 PAC Meeting @ 7:00 PM January 19 Grade 9 Immunizations January 26 Grade 7 Parent Night 6-7 PM

Hands on Night 6-8 PM January 27 Professional Day February 1 Third Block Rotation (3, 4, 1, 2) February 1 Program Planning Night (Gr. 8-11) Grade 7 Parent Evening – January 26 (6-7 PM) Parents of Grade 7 students are invited to join us for an information session about school programs and course offerings starting at 6:00 PM. Light refreshments will be provided. Please note, this presentation is just for parents; Grade 7 students will have had the presentation already in their elementary schools. Students are welcome to explore Hands on Night while parents are in the Old Gym. Hands On Night – January 26 (6-8 PM) Hands on Night is an exciting evening open to all students and parents. With exhibits from Art, Drama, Home Economics and Technology Education and performances from our choir and bands, this is an excellent opportunity to see firsthand what our elective offerings are and the kinds of work produced in these classes. Program Planning Night – February 1 Parents of current grade 8-11 students are invited to attend our program planning night on Wednesday, February 1 from 6-8 PM. Our counsellors will be facilitating sessions to inform parents about the program planning process and student course selections for the next school year.

Welcome back Strikers! We hope that all of you had an enjoyable and restful winter break with family and loved ones.

It’s business as usual as we begin the new year and January with many important and exciting school events. There are many opportunities for parents and students to become involved. Please check out the Week At A Glance (WAAG) regularly and review the ‘EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION’ section for details about upcoming events and check the ‘DATES TO REMEMBER’ section for reminders of important dates.