Daily Announcements

ROCKRIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL

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Thursday, Oct 17, 2019

How does our country work? What about our neighbours to the south? Rockridge is planning a 7 day trip to Ottawa and Washington DC for grade 11 and 12 students over Spring Break to explore how democratic power and its associated politics continue to shape the development of these two nations. Come to Room C201 at Lunch on Thursday October 17th to learn more

Reminder – Friday – Student vote – Players Hall

GRADE 9 TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY – WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6^TH:Please return your TOKTW permission form to the Career office in order to participate.

Fall Sports’ team Photos – Friday, Oct 18^th– Remember to bring your jersey!

Team	Sponsor(s)	Photo Time (Oct 18)
Senior Soccer	Armstrong	9:45 – 9:55
Grade 8 Vball	Rinfret	10:00 – 10:10
Grade 10 Vball	Peterson	10:25 – 10:35
Senior Vball:	Rinfret, Bates	10:40 – 10:50
Field Hockey:	Farr, Mah, Herman	10:55 – 11:05
X-country:	Anthony, Green	11:10 – 11:20

Rugby Fundraiser Coffee Orders are ready for pick up in the main office.

All Students’ Cards & Preordered Agendas can be collected in the office during FIT block or breaks. Any students who ordered photos before Sept 20^th deadline – please pick up in the main office

It’s Dodgeball Season – sign up your team with Mr. Armstrong for the Dodgeball Tournament

Announcement for grade 12! BC lions game on Saturday November 2nd at 6:30pm at BC place! Come purchase your tickets in the Cafeteria at lunch today until the 26th! Each ticket is 35$! Hope to see you there!

Post-Secondary

On Thursday the 17^th of October Rockridge students are invited to attend a US Fair that will feature over 70 American institutions. This Fair is happening between 1:30 and 3:30 PM at West Point Grey Academy. For details on which institutions are attending the Fair please see the school calendar.
On Oct. 18^th a representative from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland will be presenting in the conference room during FIT. Please come to the office during FIT if you are interested.

Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019

How does our country work? What about our neighbours to the south? Rockridge is planning a 7 day trip to Ottawa and Washington DC over Spring Break to explore how democratic power and its associated politics continue to shape the development of these two nations. Come to Room C201 at Lunch on Thursday October 17th to learn more!

Fall team Photos – Friday, Oct 18^th

Rugby Fundraiser Coffee Orders are ready for pick up in the main office.

Interested in acting in Advanced Film? Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 15th in the video room at lunch. Sign up is in front of the office and careers office. The script is provided

All Students’ Cards & Preordered Agendas can be collected in the office during FIT block or breaks.

It’s Dodgeball Season – sign up your team with Mr. Armstrong for the Dodgeball Tournament

Post-Secondary

A representative from the University of Toronto will be presenting at the school on Tuesday evening at 6:30PM. This event will take place in the Library.

On Wednesday, Oct. 16^th during FIT block a representative from University California Santa Barbara and the University of Washington will be presenting in the conference room. Please come to the office during FIT.

Carleton University will be presenting in C207 a lunch on the 16^th.

PSAT – Students who have successfully registered for the 2019 PSAT exam need to meet at G201, not the library, at 8:15am tomorrow morning to take the exam.

Friday, Oct 10, 2019

Rockridge QSA : Are you interested in social justice and LGBTQ+ issues? Would you like to meet like-minded students? The Rockridge QSA meets every Friday at lunch in C201. We welcome everyone! See you today at lunch!

Rugby Fundraiser Coffee Orders are ready for pick up in the main office.

Interested in acting in Advanced Film? Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 15th in the video room at lunch. Sign up is in front of the office and careers office. The script is provided

FIT In The Library Learning Commons is now open to ALL students, grades 8-12. You must reserve your space on the signup sheet outside of the library doors the week prior.

All Students’ Cards & Preordered Agendas can be collected in the office during FIT block or breaks.

ROCK’N MATH mathematician of the month: Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss. Math Challenge: “Tiny Triangles in Huge Hexagons.” Responses due November 8^th, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

It’s Dodgeball Season – sign up your team with Mr. Armstrong for the Dodgeball Tournament

Hello Rockridge Students and Families who participated in original and retake Photos!

Final Order deadline for original or retake images is Friday, October 11th at 9PM.

The Gallery Link can be found on the Monitors: https://gradsbc.com/school/rkr/

Post-Secondary

On Tuesday the 15^th of Oct. Rockridge will be hosting Kings’s University College from Halifax, Nova Scotia during FIT block in the conference room. Please come to the office during FIT.
A representative from the University of Toronto will be presenting at the school on Tuesday evening at 6:30PM. This event will take place in the Library.

Tuesday, Oct 8, 2019

Language Challenge application forms are now available. They must be completed online by November 1^st before submitting to your counsellor for verification and submission. The following courses are available for Grades 11 and 12:

French
Japanese
Korean
Mandarin
Punjabi
Spanish

Exam dates are January 25 and 26 in Delta.

(http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/schools/secondary/challenge-exams/)

Interested in acting in Advanced Film? Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 15th in the video room at lunch. Sign up is in front of the office and careers office. The script is provided

Would you like to quietly study during FIT In The Library Learning Commons? The space is now open to ALL students, grades 8-12. You must reserve your space on the signup sheet outside of the library doors the week prior. If there are available spaces at the beginning of FIT, students will be allowed in on a first come, first serve basis, up to 30 students. You can sign up for only one space a week — so plan ahead!

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women and girls across the country and throughout our history. Whether as business leaders, politicians, researchers, artists or activists, women of impact have helped shape Canada into a thriving, diverse and prosperous country through their achievements and desire to make a difference.

Have you been inspired by a woman that has made an impact? Submit your reflection on an impactful woman to Ms. van D by October 31st for a chance to win a copy of Rad Women Worldwide.

Please check out the monitors around the school for further updates.

Umoyo will be coming around to block 1-2 classes to collect spare change for Umoyo Toonie Tuesday, Oct 8th.

All Students’ Cards & Preordered Agendas can be collected in the office during FIT block or breaks.

ROCK’N MATH mathematician of the month: Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss. Math Challenge: “Tiny Triangles in Huge Hexagons.” Responses due November 8^th, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

Post Secondary

Summer Job Opportunity : Are you interested in getting a well-paid full time job during the summer months? The Canadian military is recruiting reservists to train over the summer months. There will be a representative here on Wednesday, Oct. 9^th during FIT to talk to interested grade 11 & 12 students about this opportunity. Meet at the front office during FIT on Wednesday.

Are you interested in travelling and studying overseas during the summer? A representative from MEI will be in front of the office during lunch on Wednesday, Oct. 9^th to talk to interested students about travel and study opportunities.

Monday, Oct 7, 2019

Language Challenge application forms are now available. They must be completed online and printed off before submitting them to your counsellor for verification and submission. You must have them to your counsellor by November 1. The following courses are available for challenge: French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi and Spanish – all are available for both Grades 11 and 12. Exam dates are January 25 and 26 in Delta.

(http://www.deltasd.bc.ca/schools/secondary/challenge-exams/)

Would you like to quietly study during FIT In The Library Learning Commons? The space is now open to ALL students, grades 8-12. You must reserve your space on the sign up sheet outside of the library doors the week prior. If there are available spaces at the beginning of FIT, students will be allowed in on a first come, first serve basis, up to 30 students. You can sign up for only one space a week — so plan ahead!

Attention Best Buddies – There is a mandatory meeting at lunch for all Best Buddies in the Learning Support Room (W116). Please arrive at the start of lunch and pizza will be served!

Have you been inspired by a woman that has made an impact? Submit your reflection on an impactful woman to Ms. van D by October 31st for a chance to win a copy of Rad Women Worldwide.

Umoyo will be coming around to block 1-2 classes to collect spare change for Umoyo Toonie Tuesday, Oct 8th.

All Students’ Cards & Preordered Agendas can be collected in the office during FIT block or breaks.

Please stop by ROCK’N MATH Board where you will find interesting information about the mathematician of the month: Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss, math jokes, math announcements as well as the Math Challenge: “Tiny Triangles in Huge Hexagons.”

Please submit your response to your math teachers by November 8^th, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

The best three and most creative answers will receive lovely prizes!!!

Good luck everyone!

ROCKRIDGE ATHLETICS

Volleyball scorekeepers are reminded to check the game schedule for their shifts.

Post Secondary: Students interested in exploring UK options for post-secondary should attend the information session this Monday, Oct. 7^th in the Career’s room during FIT. A representative from the University of Birmingham will be available to answer questions.

Thursday, Oct 3, 2019

COLLABORATION BLOCK

Grade 8 and Grade 9 Students: Students will meet in the gym. The Benefits of Joining a Club, will be briefly presented. Students will then circulate around Players Hall with an accompanying assignment to help them discover the variety of clubs offered at Rockridge. We encourage students to get involved in at least one club of their choice.

Grade 10 Students: Students should be working on their Personal Project 9 process journals and 5 annotated bibliographies. These will be due on November 8^th. Please see these presentation for more details: Process journal lesson & Annotated bibliography lesson.

Grade 11 & Grade 12 Students: Students should be working on their myBlueprint: Who Am I? activity which will be due on November 8^th. Please see this presentation for more details.

Environment Club: Are you interested in environmental activism or spreading awareness? Do you like gardening? Do you need service hours? If your answer is yes for any of those questions, you should join the Environment Club today during collab-block in the player’s hall.,

Please submit your response to your math teachers by November 8^th, 2019 at 3:00 pm.

The best three and most creative answers will receive lovely prizes!!!

Good luck everyone!

ROCKRIDGE ATHLETICS

Volleyball scorekeepers are reminded to check the game schedule for their shifts.

Post Secondary

CUE: On Friday Oct. 4^th between 5 and 7:00PM Rockridge will be hosting 50 Canadian post-secondary institutions. This Fair is the largest post-secondary event of the year. Rockridge is hosting the Fair for all the public schools on the North Shore. The Fair is free for everyone. Please encourage your parents to come as well.

PSAT – If you have signed up to take the PSAT, you will need to come to a pre-registration meeting today at lunch in the Career’s office.

Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019

Any grade 11 & 12 Students’ cards & preordered agendas can be collected Wednesday in Player’s Hall during FIT block.

Volunteers NEEDED for CUE!!! If you are interested in volunteering for the Canadian Universities Event this Friday from 3-8pm, please sign-up in the Career’s Office and come to a mandatory meeting at lunch on Wednesday, October 2^nd.

Clubs Day is October 3^rd. All club applications must already be returned to Mr. Sandor.

Theatre Company

Please sign up outside the drama room and see Ms. Kotowick or Ms. Ohlhauser to pick up a copy of the audition song. Auditions will be held on Tuesday October 1st in the music room.

ROCKRIDGE ATHLETICS

Surf trip leaves on Thursday at lunch. Surfers are reminded to submit waiver forms and to come by the Foods room to help prep the Spaghetti sauce with Ms. Skehill. Surfers are also reminded to pack rain gear and let Mr. Armstrong know if you can no longer attend the trip.

Volleyball scorekeepers are reminded to see Mr. Armstrong in the gym if they need a lesson on volleyball scorekeeping Sheet.

Score keepers should check the game schedule to make sure they don’t miss the game.

Wednesday, Sept 26, 2019

This week, we will be starting announcements by acknowledging that the land on which we learn, work, and play is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. We are grateful to our friends and colleagues in the Nations for the opportunity to live and learn in this amazing place.

Every day this week at Rockridge, we will be learning Squamish phrases to celebrate the heritage and culture of our local nation. Today’s Squamish phrase of the day is “Huy̓ melh halh” (pronunciation link: https://www.kwiawtstelmexw.com/language_resources/greetings-in-skwxwu7mesh/ ) It means Goodbye.

Interact Club will be having a bubble tea sale this Friday in the cafeteria. I would really appreciate if the following announcement could be made tomorrow and Friday.

Student Council list has been posted in office.

Student Voice Coffee house is back. Come to the Drama room at lunch on the last Friday of every month. This Friday, September 27th is our first one of the year. Bring your friends and bring your talent!

Clubs Day is October 3^rd. All club applications must be returned to Mr. Sandor by September 27^th

Theatre Company

Do you play an instrument? Are you in grades 9-12? Would you like to play in the band for the Theatre Company production THE PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE this year? We are assembling an amazing band with professional musicians, Rockridge teachers and Rockridge students and want to invite talented musicians to audition. You will get to play for the cast in this Tony award musical on the main stage in the Kay Meek Theatre.
Please sign up outside the drama room and see Ms. Kotowick or Ms. Ohlhauser to pick up a copy of the audition song. Auditions will be held on Tuesday October 1st in the music room.

CLE 10 Blended Students – Do you know who your teacher is? Have you joined your class on Google classroom yet? If not, please check the CLE 10 blended lists which are posted outside of the front office

ROCKRIDGE ATHLETICS Important Surf Trip Meeting – tomorrow at lunch in the Foods Room

Senior Boys Soccer Players must complete registration forms from Mr. Armstrong and pick up their uniforms from the gym.

Post Secondary

PSAT Exam – Are you thinking about applying to a US post-secondary institution in the next couple of years? If so, check your CLE or CLC Google Classroom stream for details about registering for the 2019 PSAT Exam.

Canadian Early Admission Session – This session will take place on Friday during FIT instead of Thursday due to the Terry Fox Run. Please see your CLC Google Classroom for session details.

Stay hydrated, Rockridge and “Huy̓ melh halh”!

Wednesday, Sept 25, 2019

Ha7lh sqwayel skewk (Ha|lh sqwhy-el skowk)! Next Monday, Sep 30 is Orange Shirt Day. This day was chosen because it is the time of year in which Indigenous children were taken from their homes and forced to attend residential schools. Wearing an orange shirt on this day opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools, and is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. This discussion is important for all Canadians to tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. It is a day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on.

Every day this week at Rockridge, we will be learning Squamish phrases to celebrate the heritage and culture of our local nation. Today’s Squamish phrase of the day is “Huy chexw” (Hoy chuckh). It means Thank you

Clubs Day is October 3^rd. All club applications must be returned to Mr. Sandor by September 27^th

Theatre Company

Do you play an instrument? Are you in grades 9-12? Would you like to play in the band for the Theatre Company production THE PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE this year? We are assembling an amazing band with professional musicians, Rockridge teachers and Rockridge students and want to invite talented musicians to audition. You will get to play for the cast in this Tony award musical on the main stage in the Kay Meek Theatre.
Please sign up outside the drama room and see Ms. Kotowick or Ms. Ohlhauser to pick up a copy of the audition song. Auditions will be held on Tuesday October 1st in the music room.

Found Items: iPad and camera. Please come to the office and identify these valuables.

Grads don’t miss out! You only have until Wednesday, September 25th to sign up for grad portraits to automatically be entered into a draw to win an RYU (Respect Your Universe) Quick Pack 18L backpack, retailed at $175!

To book your preferred session time, please visit this link: https://gradsbc.com/school/rkr/

ROCKRIDGE ATHLETICS

Senior Boys Soccer Players must complete registration forms from Mr. Armstrong and pick up their uniforms from the gym.

The first cross country meet is today at Ambleside. Team members should be there at 3:45.

Post Secondary

Canadian Early Admission Session – This session will take place on Friday during FIT instead of Thursday due to the Terry Fox Run. Please see your CLC Google Classroom for session details.

Stay hydrated, Rockridge and “Huy chexw” (Hoy chuckh)!

Monday, Sept 23, 2019

Every day this week at Rockridge, we will be learning Squamish phrases to celebrate the heritage and culture of our local nation. Today’s Squamish phrase of the day is “Ha7lh Sqwayel” (Ha-lth Sq-why-el). It means “Good Day!” and is often used as a greeting.

Theatre Company

Do you play an instrument? Are you in grades 9-12? Would you like to play in the band for the Theatre Company production THE PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE this year? We are assembling an amazing band with professional musicians, Rockridge teachers and Rockridge students and want to invite talented musicians to audition. You will get to play for the cast in this Tony award musical on the main stage in the Kay Meek Theatre.
Please sign up outside the drama room and see Ms. Kotowick or Ms. Ohlhauser to pick up a copy of the audition song. Auditions will be held on Tuesday October 1st in the music room.

Kanata Club

What: welcome party for new international students

Location: W211

Time: Sep. 24, Tuesday at lunch

Note: Free foods and drinks are provided

Found Items: iPad and camera. Please come to the office and identify these valuables.

To book your preferred session time, please visit this link: https://gradsbc.com/school/rkr/

ROCKRIDGE ATHLETICS: Senior Boys Soccer Players must complete registration forms from Mr. Armstrong and pick up their uniforms from the gym.

Cross Country practice today after school. Meet in the gym at 3:15.

Volleyball scorekeepers: sheets are now available for sign up on Mr. Armstrong’s office door. Volleyball games start next week.

Post Secondary Visits: Students in grade 11/12 interested in applying to the US should attend the information session in Player’s Hall on Tuesday during FIT.

Reminder Major External Scholarship Application – Google classroom by Sunday, September 29^th

Wednesday, Sept 18, 2019

Grad Neon Day is tomorrow – please show your Rockridge Spirit and dress Neon!

Model UN Club is holding it’s first meeting of the year Wednesday at lunch in E208. Be there!

Attention Grade 11s & 12s: If you would like to use the Library Learning Commons during FIT, you MUST sign up the Thursday and Friday BEFORE the week you would like to attend. Space is limited to 30 students. Please find the sign up on the doors outside of the library. Thank you!

Any students registered in CLE-Blended 10 you have a mandatory assembly during FIT in Players Hall on Wednesday, September 18th.

The West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society is looking for student volunteers to help with spawning salmon surveys this fall in West Vancouver creeks and streams. This opportunity will provide you with 10 ½ service hours. Please see or email Ms. Langlois by Thursday September 19 if you are interested.

Anyone who would like to sign up to volunteer to help with our Meet the Teacher evening should sign up in the office ASAP.

Improv: Senior tryouts are Thursday at lunch in the drama room

Found Items: iPad and camera. Please come to the office and identify these valuables.

Attention students registered in Peer Tutoring 11 & 12 – mandatory training session Wednesday, September 18^th, 3 – 5 in W116. See Ms. Rinfret for further details.

Students interested in joining the Environment Club (old or new members) should meet on Wednesday at lunch in the foods room. Hope to see you there

ROCKRIDGE ATHLETICS

All boys in grade 9-12 interested in playing basketball this year, please meet in the gym Thursday at lunch.

The Cross Country meeting is today at the beginning of lunch in Room W208. We will NOT go to the Exhibition Meet tomorrow because of Meet the Teacher Night.

Volleyball scorekeepers & Referees are needed. Contact Mr. Armstrong in the gym.

Post Secondary Visits: At lunch on Thursday, Sept. 19^th a representative from Acadia University in Nova Scotia will be talking about the benefits of a smaller undergraduate institution in C207.

Major External Scholarship Application – Are you in grade 12? Are you interested in being nominated for a major external scholarship? If so, please complete the “External Scholarship Nomination Application” on Google classroom by Sunday, September 29^th if you would like to be eligible for these scholarships.

Friday, Sept 13, 2019

Attention Grade 11s & 12s: If you would like to use the library learning commons during FIT, you MUST sign up the Thursday and Friday BEFORE the week you would like to attend. Space is limited to 30 students. Please find the sign up on the doors outside of the library. Thank you!

Art Studio Reminder…If you have left work in the art room it MUST be picked up by this MONDAY, September 16^th. Please come at lunch or before school to pick it up.Returning art students should store work on their own shelves or take it home once it has been photographed.

Any students registered in CLE-Blended 10 you have a mandatory assembly during FIT in Players Hall on Wednesday, September 18th.

Are you interested in Biology? Local sustainability and environmental issues? If so, this volunteer opportunity is for you! The West Vancouver Streamkeepers Society is looking for student volunteers to help with spawning salmon surveys this fall in West Vancouver creeks and streams. This opportunity will provide you with 10 ½ service hours. Please see or email Ms. Langlois by Thursday September 19 if you are interested.

Come join the GLEE club! GLEE club focuses on having fun while singing and dancing to tunes from the ’40s to our current day! Yes, you’re right that sure sounds like the TV show, but without the unnecessary drama. There will be opportunities to work on solos, duets, trios or group performances! For anyone interested in joining Rockridge’s first official Glee Club, please come to P1 to see Ms. Jung at lunch on Monday September 16th!

Found Items: Wallet, bank card and compass card. Please come to the office and identify these valuables.

Attention students registered in Peer Tutoring 11 & 12 – mandatory training session Wednesday, September 18^th, 3 – 5 in W116. See Ms. Rinfret for further details.

ROCKRIDGE ATHLETICS

There will be a Field Hockey Meeting in the gym on Monday at lunch. If you have all forms and money in, you will get your uniform at this meeting. Our first game is Tuesday after school at Rutledge

grade 9 Girls Volleyball practice Monday at lunch in the gym and any grade 9 -12 interested in sailing on a tall ship with SALTS for a week to come to a meeting Monday at lunch , also in the gym

The first Rockridge Cross Country practice will be next Monday after school. Meet Mr. Anthony in the gym at 3:15 next Monday.

Volleyball scorekeepers & Referees are needed. Contact Mr. Armstrong in the gym.

Grade 8 Boys Rugby Introduction on the school field from 3-4 every day.

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