Mr. Nick. Pascuzzi, Principal / Mr. Antony Blaikie, Vice-Principal / Mr. Cory Hartling, Vice-Principal Website: www.sd48howesound.org Email: hss@sd48.bc.ca

November 2017 Volume 24 Issue 2

NOVEMBER Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Nov. 13 Day in-lieu. School not in session Nov. 14 PAC Mtg. 7:00 pm Nov. 17 Report cards sent out Nov. 23 Parent/teacher inter- views & early dismissal DECEMBER Dec. 4 Pro D. School not in session Dec. 11 Grad photo retakes Dec. 12 PAC Mtg. 7:00 pm Dec. 13 Café Croissant-FRAL12 Dec. 14 Winter Gala concert Dec. 22 Last day of classes Dec. 25 Winter Break starts JANUARY Jan. 8 School re-opens Jan. 16 PAC Mtg. 7:00 pm Jan. 25 Last day - Semester 1 Jan. 26 Pro D. School not in session Jan. 29 First day - Semester 2

Dear Parents and Guardians, Students and staff have settled into a very busy school year at HSS. Students have been focused on their academic studies completing numerous assignments and projects as well as classroom assessments to demonstrate their learning in each of their courses. Some classes have even found the time to get out for important field trips to reinforce learning in a different setting. Midterm report cards will be mailed out on Friday, November 17th, and we will have our first parent-teacher interviews of the year on Thursday, November 23rd. Details on how to book an appointment with your child's teachers can be found at the bottom left of this page. In addition to academics, a number of extra-curricular activities are running at this time. Students have been participating in cross-country running, volleyball, soccer and football. These seasons are winding down and we look forward to moving into another excellent semester of athletics at HSS. Our Leadership students spent a great day at WE Day in Vancouver on October 18th. This is a wonderful tradition in our district where representatives from all schools in the corridor bring back a positive message to their school promoting the importance of giving back to their community. Aboriginal, Athletic and Student Leadership classes are in full swing and making thoughtful and impactful contributions to our school and community. Our Aboriginal Leadership students will be attending their first of a series of 24 Hour Drum meetings on November 20th. This is an intense and purposeful process that culminates in the Annual 24 Hour Drum event. I would like to also make special mention of our annual Remembrance Day Assembly. Our Student Leadership class will be hosting this year’s HSS Remembrance Day Service on Friday, November 10th, (tomorrow) at 11:00 am. All community members are welcome. Please note that school will not be in session on Monday, November 13th, in honour of Remembrance Day. Please drop by for a visit and tour of our school. Getting a first-hand view of our school community is a great way to learn about the many remarkable accomplishments of our students. Regards, Nick Pascuzzi, Principal

38430 Buckley Avenue, P.O. Box 99, Squamish, BC V8B 0A1 Phone: 604 892-5261 Fax: 604 892-5618

Staff email address are available on the school website at www.sd48howesound.org

Parent/teacher interviews are scheduled for Nov 23. Online

booking is open from Nov 17 at 9:00 am until Nov 23 at 2:00 pm.

To book an appointment, visit hss.schoolappointments.com.

We have cleared the database, you will need to register and set

up your child(ren).

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Students in all three of the ensembles performed at the Fall Fiesta concert recently. It was an excellent opening event for an exciting year ahead. Our next concert will be our annual Winter Gala, which will take place on Thursday, December 14, in the Eagle Eye Theatre. This epic event will include a three-course dinner, silent auction, and performances by individual students and all three ensembles. The students are busy fundraising for our annual band trip in May. We are planning to visit the Okanagan this year. They have completed selling magazine subscriptions as well as poinsettias, planters and wreaths from DeVry Greenhouses. If you missed out on the magazine subscription sale but you would still like to order or renew, it’s not too late. Log on to QSP.ca, choose Howe Sound Secondary and order from there. You can even choose which student you would like to donate the proceeds to on the website!

Poinsettia, planter and wreath sales wrapped up on November 6th. Delivery details are as follows: WHEN: Friday, November 24. Between 3:15-5:00 pm WHERE: HSS Small Gym Music students MUST pick up their plant orders that afternoon. Please contact Ms. Booth ahead of time (fbooth@sd48.bc.ca) if you anticipate an issue collecting your plants.

On November 15, the Winter Gala silent auction forms will be distributed to the students (forms will also be available on the school website). Students will be able to go out into the Sea to Sky community to ask for donations for the event. This is the BEST fundraising opportunity for students. In previous years, the music program has brought in over $10,000 at this event thanks to the generous support of parents and local businesses. We hope this year’s event will be just as successful. See you at the Winter Gala! Fran Booth

Music News

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Winter Gala 2016

Howe Sound Secondary music students cordially

invite you to their Winter Gala 2016

at Howe Sound Secondary

Thursday, December 1, 2016

6:00 pm Social / 6:30 pm Dinner

7:30 pm Concert

Silent Auction, Social, Dinner

& Entertainment by Howe Sound Secondary

Performing Groups

Tickets: $22 Available @HSS or @ the door

Winter Gala 2017

Howe Sound Secondary music students cordially

invite you to their Winter Gala 2017

at Howe Sound Secondary

Thursday, December 14, 2017

6:00 pm Social 6:30 pm Dinner

7:30 pm Concert

Silent Auction, Social, Dinner & Entertainment

by Howe Sound Secondary Performing Groups

by Howe Sound Secondary Performing Groups

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Cross-Country Team Howe Sound’s cross-country running team competed in the North Shore League, a series of races that took place in Squamish and on the North Shore, battling a variety of terrain and weather conditions. During the final league race, held on our racers’ home turf in Brackendale, Hanna Pitzke, Ryder Bulfone, Luke Parry and Jessie McAuley all qualified for the provincial championships in Vancouver, where they competed against hundreds of other runners in their age groups from across BC. While the weather has driven the team indoors for the winter, we are already starting to get excited for next September, when the racing season begins again. Coach: Adam Quiring Team Members: Graeme Bowers, Kailey Chelswick, Paige Fanzone, David Fraenkle, Hayden Fredericks, Jon Gill, Steven Grantham, Jessie Mcauley, Hanna Pitzke, Tucker Reed, Luke Parry, Alexandra Robertson, Luca Sisto, Sharon Yang, Wayne Yang

Senior Boys Soccer The senior boys’ soccer team was on the road a lot this season, travelling to the North Shore for all their league games. The team played in the tough AAA league and finished with a record of 4 wins and 6 losses. The team has shown steady improvement throughout the season with some big wins against Carson Graham and West Van Secondary. The boys would like to thank their coach, Chris Ray, for all of his hard work and commitment. Coach: Chris Ray Sponsor teacher: Eric Jones Players: Stuart Loop, Aaron McCreanor, Luke Parry, Thomas Burns, Cory Wilson, Taylan Savjord, Callum MacDonald, Jake Ellis, Aaron Schieck, Aidan Barrett, Charles Deome, Ryan Blasak, Pedro Urzua, Apkar Virk, Juan Rosas, Andrew Waiya, Buyant Munkhbat, Nick DeBoer.

Junior Girls Volleyball The junior girls’ volleyball team has been enjoying a great 2017 season. The team has been working hard at practice and have shown considerable improvement this season. There current record stands at 5 wins and 1 loss with one league match to be played. Coaches: Eric Jones, Paul De Groot and Kate Webb. Players: Trina Fearon, Megan Engstrom, Rebeca Camargo, Maria Jelica Dela Rosa, Giuliana Real, Allie Fanzega, Nikka Cornel, Mary-Beth White-Bothe, Chloe Khan, Katie Konkin, Emma Frederickson, Michaela Hoskin, Sharon Yang, Harnoor Grewal, Simran Ghuman, Yena Jeong.

Senior Girls Volleyball This season’s volleyball has been great. The team has been making steady progress and currently sits in 2nd place with a record of 6 wins and 2 losses. Our two coaches have been amazing and the players are very thankful to be playing volleyball in their senior year. Coaches: Vesna Rukavina and Nathan Webb Sponsor Teacher: Eric Jones Players: Kaitlyn Kostiuk, Harbhavan Sanghera, Irene Lopez, Eliza Wilson, Katelyn Webb, Lauren Petryshen, Gagan Chagger, Victoria Aarre, Sophie Eichert, Anna Reimer, Grace Matthews. The district championships for both volleyball teams will be played in Whistler on Friday, November 10.

Howe Sound Athletics

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Howe Sound Athletics cont.

Football Team Our Sounders Football Team has demonstrated steady growth in their play and has recently managed to secure a play-off berth in this year's league competition. Perhaps the highlight of their year so far was a recent 34-0 victory over Frank Hurt Secondary, one of the top-seeded teams in the league. Regardless of the outcome of any game, our team consistently plays with a tremendous amount of heart and determination. They proudly represent our school in each game they play. Special thanks to our coaching staff. Without their time and dedication we would not have a football program for our school. We are eternally grateful to our coaches: Jim Errington, Frazer Britton, Cory Constantine and Cody Smith. Special thanks also go to our team manager, Bobbi Jo Bergstrom. Good luck in the play-offs! Many thanks to all the staff and community volunteers who make athletics at Howe Sound such an important part of our school culture. To volunteer for the HSS Athletic Program, contact Eric Jones (Athletic Director) at ejones@sd48.bc.ca.

Cycling Academy

Outdoor Leadership

Outdoor Leadership recently wrapped up the fall hiking unit with an orienteering adventure on Bowen Island. The group will now transition to winter skills, avalanche education, winter travel and Nordic skiing. Grade 10 and 11 students who are interested in taking the course in 2018-2019 are encouraged to contact Mr. Harwood at jharwood@sd48.bc.ca.

Outdoor Leadership

Cycling Academy

The Cycling Academy will not be running for the 2017-2018 school year. It is planned for the 2018-2019 school year, led by Mr. Joel Harwood, who was recently named Cycling Canada’s Mountain Bike Coach of the Year. For information about the program, please contact jharwood@sd48.bc.ca.

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Yearbook

A Heartfelt Thanks! Thanks to Nester’s (and special thanks to Joe the butcher) for their generous donation of pig hearts. The heart dissection lab is always a highlight of Biology 12!

Thanks!

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In The Community

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre - Seussical the MusicalTM The HSS Musical Theatre Club has been working hard on Seussical the Musi-cal

TM with music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Students

have been busy rehearsing their singing, acting and dancing for the stage, while others have been designing costumes, and forming sound and lighting cues behind the scenes. This captivating musical combines many of Dr. Seuss’s classic tales. The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears A Who, The Grinch and many other beloved characters are sure to make an appearance. A play for all audiences, Seussical the Musical

TM is an exciting, colourful and con-

structive play about friendship, imagination and inclusiveness. If you would like to support HSS Theatre, we are looking for donations of gently used suits and cocktail dresses.

2nd Annual Take Me Outside Day To celebrate Take Me Outside Day and the importance of spending time outside, Howe Sound PE 10 classes worked with Squamish Elementary kindergarten students to host a very active and fun morning of teamwork building games, cooperative activities and communication challenges. A great time was had by all students, young and old. Thank you to the Squamish Elementary teachers who volunteered their classes for this great activity.

WE Day On October 18, thirty Howe Sound students joined the several hundred Sea to Sky District students in attending the 10

th Annual We Day in Vancouver. Along with

thousands of students and teachers from across the province, our students were inspired by the speakers and the stories of hope and change that they witnessed throughout the day. Our students returned to HSS motivated to make real and lasting change in our school and in their communities. Thank you to Ms. Lejeune for accompanying the students to Vancouver.

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Graduation 2018

Grad Transitions All students who graduate in BC must complete the Graduation Transitions Program. This is a mandatory four-credit course which involves paid or volunteer hours, daily physical fitness and post-secondary plans. Students need to complete an online survey and meet with their counsellor. The survey can be found at www.hsscounsellors.webs.com on the home page and should be completed as soon as possible. Grade 12 students are registered in the course for semester one and, when all work is completed, students receive an RM (Requirements Met) on their report card. Unsuccessful students will be re-

registered in the course for semester two. Students continuing on to post-secondary studies will also need to register an account with Student Transcript Service (STS) in order for school marks to be sent electronically. Please follow the link on our counsellors’ website and see your counsellor with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your co-operation in helping your student complete their graduation requirements.

Grad Photo Retakes and Group Sessions Graduation photo retakes and graduation group photos are scheduled for Monday, December 11, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Room A105. Retake appointments may be booked online at www.mountainwest.ca. On the homepage select ‘book photo session’ then follow the links. Please sign up for group photos in the office. Groups can be a maximum size of 6 people. Each grad will receive one free digital download of the selected pose. Cost is $15/person, cash only. For information about photos, go to http://www.mountainwest.ca/services/school-photography/graduation-photography/how-to-prepare-for-grad-portraits.

Dry Grad 2018 The 2018 HSS Dry Grad takes place on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Thank you to the West Coast Heritage Railway Park for hosting our event.

Want to help? Join us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on Dry Grad plans. Search HSS DRY GRAD 2018 Contribute your Nester's points to 'Howe Sound Dry Grad 2018' to feed our volunteers! Take back bottles to the depot and contribute to account #311 (HSS Dry Grad 2018) Email the Dry Grad committee at hssdrygrad2018@gmail.com. Visit the 2018 Dry Grad page of the HSS website for additional info and forms at

wwwsd48howesound.org. Support our bake sale at the Parent/Teacher interviews. Tasty treats are on sale from 3-7:30

pm on Nov 23. Grab a snack or load up your freezer!