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Swift Current Comprehensive

High School

1100 11th Ave NE

Swift Current, SK S9H 2V1

(306) 773-2801

SCCHS Newsletter http://www.chinooksd.ca/school/scchs/Pages

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 5 – SWAC Cross Country Oct. 14 – Thanksgiving Day-No School Oct. 19 – Colts Football vs Estevan Oct. 23 – Retake Day AM only Oct. 28 – Chinook Convention- No School

UPCOMING DATES Nov. 2 – Driver Ed Cycle 2 starts Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day- No School Nov. 21 – Teacher Parent Conferences Nov. 23 – Grad Winter Banquet Nov. 26 – Teacher Parent Conferences Nov. 29 – No School in Lieu of Teacher Parent Conferences Nov. 29 & 30 – Jr. Ardens Basketball Tournament

COMMUNICATION IN 2019/2020 The partnership between home and school is an integral piece in supporting each student’s learning. That partnership, when communication is at the core of the relationship, will ensure that each student will have an opportunity to find success in his/her classes. Teachers are encouraged each week to make calls home, to send e-mails to parents, and to meet with parents/guardians when needed. Parents and guardians are encouraged to do the same with teachers and administration as the year proceeds. Please know that solid communication will often clarify situations, diffuse conflict, and enhance trust. On the SCCHS website, under the “About” tab is the 19/20 staff directory with each teacher’s e-mail. If you need to speak to admin, please use the following contacts: Grade 12 – Mr. Larry Kielo 306-773-2801 ext. 503 Grade 10 & 11 – Mr. Duane Regier 306-773-2801 ext. 504 Grade 9 – Mr. Travis Kelln 306-773-2801 ext. 505

SCCHS REMINDERS All visitors to the school are expected to register at the Main Office upon arrival at the school.

Parents/guardians are reminded to notify the school if your son/daughter will be absent or late for any classes. You can report an absence or late, with a reason, to the attendance line at 773-2801 option 2 24 hours a day or email scchsattendance@chinooksd.ca

Reminder for parents to update their contact info (i.e. work and home phone numbers, email address, etc.) at the main office. There are times when either a teacher or administration needs to contact parents and the information we have is not correct. If you do not have a email address on file please call the school to add it as report cards are emailed.

October 2019

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SCCHS held its Terry Fox

Walk on Wednesday, September 18. Thank you to all who donated to the Terry Fox Foundation and participated in the walk.

SCCHS raised $1191.40 for cancer research.

SCC NEWS The SCC would like to thank everyone who came to the Dessert Night and the SCCHS staff who did a great job of show casing all the Extra Curricular opportunities that there are at our school! The following are this year’s SCC members: Cindy Gross, Marianne Murray, Kristin Herman, Leanne Sloman, Kimberly Bilanski, Icasiana deGala, Lisa Kornfield, Mike Hockridge and Andrea Argue. We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who has questions or suggestions to contact any SCC member! We would also like to welcome all parents to attend any of the SCC meetings, as you do not need to be a SCC executive member to attend. SCC meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month at noon. The next meeting will be Tuesday, October 15th at noon.

CAREER COUNSELLOR CORNER The best way to make a decision about which post-secondary school to attend is to visit the campus. Oct 4 - University of Calgary Open House Oct 9 - Great Plains College University Open House Oct 16 or 17 - SaskPolyTech Open House (depending on location) Oct 18 - Olds College Open House Oct 19 - University of Regina Open House (Admission on the Spot) Oct 19 - University of Alberta Open House Oct 25 - University of Alberta Presentation 12:00 - 1:00 @ SCCHS Oct 25 & 26 - Lakeland Open House Oct 26 - Lethbridge Open House Oct 29 - University of British Columbia Presentation 12:00 - 1:00 @ SCCHS Nov 6 - MacEwan University of Edmonton recruiter at SCCHS in a.m. Nov 7 - Lethbridge College Open House Mrs. Arntsen will be meeting with Grade 12s to help with post-graduation planning in October and November. Parents are welcome to attend these meetings. Please contact her at 306-773-2801 (ext 511) or marntsen@chinooksd.ca

2018-2019 YEARBOOKS ARE IN! The 2018- 2019 yearbooks are in and the distribution week will be October 7th through 11th at lunch in front of the main office.

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CLUBS SCCHS Business Club has started up for the new year. Business Club meets every Tuesday at lunch hour in Room 255. New members are always welcome. Fees for the year will be $50. Members will experience business & Chamber events, guest speakers, economic highlights and more! The debate group will begin practicing on Fridays after school from 330-430 in Mrs. Derksen's room. Join us for some fun and engaging conversation on all kinds of topics! We are hosting a provincial debate on NOV 16 at SCCHS and need over 40 volunteers to help judge and moderate the debates! Contact Mrs. Lowe for more information!

Students Against Drinking and Driving is selling Mom’s Pantry. Order forms are available at the school or order online at https://www.momspantry.ca. Order number: 296513 Group passcode: 30451 Swift Current SADD

MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS The SCCHS Music Department has had a great start to the school year! All band and choral ensembles are working diligently to prepare for upcoming performances. The Chamber Singers had a very successful retreat at Lac Pelletier on Sept 21 and the Comp Choral Association hosted a successful AGM on Sept. 28 where all choirs performed. Some upcoming dates of importance include: Oct 2- Band Parent's Auxiliary Annual General Meeting, 7pm at All Saints Oct 15-17 Gr. 9 Band Retreat in Cypress Hills Nov 1 Vocal Jazz will perform in the annual Dr. Noble Irwin RadioThon Nov 3-4 All SCCHS Choral students are looking forward to workshops with David Wilson of Edmonton The SCCHS Music Department is going to Nationals! Our spring tour for 2020 will include performances at MusicFest Canada in Calgary, AB. Information has been sent home with students and first payments are due October 11th. Please check the music department website for further details. www.scchsmusic.weebly.com

DONATION TO SCCHS Last June, the Parent Grad Committee made a motion to donate $3500.00 to SCCHS to purchase a new screen to be installed in the SCCHS gymnasium. This screen would be used for assemblies, presentations, etc. The Parent Grad Committee made a decision on behalf of past parent graduation committees, as well as from its own perspective, to give back to the school. This decision was based upon the principle that the committee should avoid any carry forward money, except for the base funds that need to be in place in the fall to use for security deposits for the current year Dry Grad activities. Thank you Parent Grad Committee 2019 and past Parent Grad Committees for the legacy donation to SCCHS!

SPORTS

The Colts Soccer team will be playing in and hosting the 5A Provincial Boys Soccer Championship on October 25-26, 2019 on the Irwin north field and the SCCHS football field. The Quarterfinal games will start at 9:00 and 11:00am on the Friday with the Semifinal games and the Consolation Semifinal games at 1:00 and 3:00pm. Games continue on Saturday with the Consolation final game at 10:00am, the Bronze Medal game at noon and the Gold Medal game at 2:00pm. Gate Admission per Day: Adults - $7.00, Student (GR. 7-12) - $5.00, Children - NC

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STUDENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Swift Current Branch of the Chinook Regional Library is having its annual Fall Book Sale in October 19 & 20 at the Swift Current Mall. Student volunteers for the sale are needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Library @ 306-778-2752.

News from Chinook Cyber School

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The Cyber School’s purpose is to provide educational opportunities to rural students in Chinook.

We’ve had a busy start to the year, with many of our fulltime staff visiting schools and meeting with students. Our goal is to build relationships with students and see them succeed with their online courses!

Students and parents can access the Cyber School website by clicking on the link or contact their student’s teacher directly by accessing the staff directory page.

Fun fact: Student marks are live in Moodle. Log in with your child and have them show you their grade book and progress. See you next month!