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Dates to Remember

Nov. 28—Collab Day– Early Dismissal

11:48 am C/D blocks

Nov. 29—Grad Parent Mtg 5:00 pm MPR

Nov 30— Gr 8 Rotation Switch

Dec 2— Grade 9-10 Boys Basketball

Home tournament

Dec 3— Curriculum Implementation

Day—No Classes in session

Dec 17 — PAC Mtg. 6:00 pm

Dec 21— Collaboration Day—

early dismissal 11:48 am

Dec 21— School closes for Winter Break

Jan 7— School re-opens after winter break

Jan 11— Newsletter Issued

Jan 21-25— Assessment Week—Numeracy

Assessment

Jan 24— English 12 Provincial Exam 9;00 am

Jan 25— Com 12 Provincial Exam 9:00 am

Fral 12 Provincial Exam 12:30 pm

Jan 25— Administration Day/ No

classes for students

Jan 25— End of Semester 1

Jan 28— Start of Semester 2

Jan 28— Gr 8 Rotation Switch

Jan 29— Grad Photo Retakes

Jan 29— Grade 9 Immunizations

Feb 1— Pro-D day—No Classes

Feb 8— Report Cards Issued

Feb 18— Family Day-school closed

Whistler Secondary —A Community School

Website: wss.sd48.bc.ca

Staff Emails: first letter of first name last name

@sd48.bc.ca

Dear Whistler Secondary School Families, WSS students finished their first quarter of the school year this month by submitting a wide variety of evidence of their learning, showing that students at WSS are highly capable of success in high school. Thanks and appreciation go out to our WSS Staff who prepared the night before and cooked up deli-cious food at the very early hours of the Annual Grad Breakfast on Oct. 4th. We wish all the grads a very successful last year here at WSS and look forward to watching them proudly cross the stage in June. Big thanks to our Parents, Students & Staff who came together for the Parent-Student-Teacher Con-ferences on Oct 11th to meet your child’s teachers and check in on their success to date. If you have additional questions now that students and parents have received the first report card of the school year (issued Nov 19th) please contact the teachers individually by calling our main office or emailing them directly. Thanks also to the PAC & Parents who organized and hosted another highly successful and well attended Career Day on Oct 17th. The wide variety of community members who shared their career paths & passions were exceptional and many students found new future possibilities thanks to their personalized stories and expert advice. Thanks also to the PAC & Parents (almost 100 of you!) who continue to volunteer on a weekly basis, preparing and selling hot lunches daily, to our entire student body. Your time and energy are truly appreciated by all. Thanks to our Leadership Students & Mr. Hall for organizing and leading several Halloween activities including an ever popular costume show in the MPR. Thanks also to our Athletic Leadership Stu-dents & Ms. Chevrette for inviting the entire student body to participate in a Halloween themed Pep Rally complete with high energy and impressive choreography from our WSS Cheerlead-ing Team. Final thanks to several of our 2019 Grad Students & Parents for designing and as-sembling a truly creepy Haunted House for those who dared to enter along with several games for kids & parents alike to enjoy. Thanks to all the Grad Parents & Grads of 2019 as well as the new Parent Exec & Student Exec who have met several times now and have been fundraising up a storm from the start. Thanks for contin-uing to support our grads with each fundraising event as they save for and prepare for the prom in June 2019. Thanks to all our Fall Season Coaches for Cross Country, Volleyball, & Rugby. Whether you’re a teacher, a community member or one of our students we truly appreciate all the hours of commit-ment and passion you bring to each of our teams. Your volunteerism and leadership are much ap-preciated. Thanks to the students of WSS this term for working together to learn & have fun while still remem-bering that in order to share our space here at WSS we must continue to do so with both SAFETY & RESPECT.

Parents & Guardians, thanks for continuing to support our students both at home and at school, it is truly a team effort and we appreciate your cooperation. I wish all WSS students an even more suc-cessful term ahead and a highly productive end to the first Semester at the end of January. Make yourselves proud. Sincerely,

Robin L. Kirk Robin L. Kirk – Principal WSS “We’re the Storm You Won’t Want to Miss”

THE STORM REPORT

Taking the World by Storm Vol. 23 Issue 3 November 23, 2018

Taking the World by Storm Vol. 23 Issue 3 November 23, 2018 Pg. 2

We Scare Hunger Food Drive 2018

This year’s WSS leadership team set out on Halloween night on to collect donations for the local food bank. Students set up collection stations across Whistler in popular trick or treating neighborhoods including Tapley’s, Rainbow, Black Tusk and Spruce Grove.

Students stood in the cold for hours on end collecting donations. Their work was by no means in vain! The Tapley’s group collected roughly 300 items and $684 in dona-tions. The Rainbow crew received 96kg of non-perishables! To top it off, another 35kg of food was donated at the school. WSS has taken part in the We Scare Hunger campaign for six years as part of the Me to We local impact. The Food Bank is very thankful for the effort put into this project year after year. It is safe to say that this year we gave hunger a fright!


Steller’s Jay Cafe News

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers that have made the first couple months of the hot lunch pro-gram a success! A special thanks to the team leaders, Kerri, Linda, Lee and Tanya, who have taken on extra responsibilities to make sure that your kids get a great an affordable lunch daily. Monday lunch is now Teriyaki meatballs over rice with edamame and Thursday’s lunch, chicken or black bean quesadilla, has been a real hit and we are selling out weekly. Pasta Tuesdays for December with be Mac and Cheese served with Caesar salad. It may only be featured for one month so let your kid’s know to try it out.

Lunches are $5 cash or you can buy lunch cards in sets of 10 lunches for $50 by cheque payable to WSS PAC or online (head to wsspac.wordpress.com). There is no credit, so please make sure to send money in ahead of time. Paying ahead makes it easier on everyone. We always have room for Volunteers with on-call team and there are a couple regular openings that need filling . We will be making a new roster for January so please contact our lunch program coordinator, Kristi Wells, at [email protected] if you can help out in any way or have any questions.

Your child gets a free lunch every time you volunteer and you get to work with great people (we are often scolded for

laughing too loud in the kitchen )….Plus you help the PAC raise much needed funds for school enrichment. Everyone wins!

VISITORS AT

SCHOOL Many times students

from out of town will

come to visit their

friends during times when their home

school is on holiday, while Whistler

Secondary School is in session. Please

be aware that Whistler Secondary

does not have the resources to accom-

modate student visitors in classes.

Whistler Secondary School has partnered with Whis-tler Community Services Society to provide the

School Lunch Fund Program

this school year. The program provides two hot lunches a week to a student who is financially restricted. For more information about this program and the application process please contact di-rectly an Outreach Worker at WCSS at 604-932-0113. Please note that all ap-plications and inquiries are confidential.

Yearbook Sales Blitz coming your way!

Last week of November

In the MPR. Look for our sales table.

Buy your yearbook now!

Price goes up in December.

Still only $45 right now.

You can purchase at the office as well.

http://wsspac.wordpress.com/

mailto:[email protected]

Reminder…..

Next PAC meeting is Monday, November 26th at 6:00 pm

Nov.

26th


Whistler Secondary

Math Team Fundraiser With

Mogiana Coffee From Our Family’s Farm to Your Cup

The WSS Math Team needs your help to raise funds to establish the

Whistler Secondary Math Team Legacy Scholarship.

Here is the direct link if you want it:

https://mailchi.mp/ebbc917e1c54/whistler-secondary-math-team-fundraiser?e=384f803ccb

Simply purchase some amazing Locally Roasted Coffee from Mogiana Coffee and

part of the proceeds (30%!!) will go to the team.

About Mogiana Coffee Our traditions began in 1890 when our great grandfather started our family’s first coffee farm in Brazil. His dedica-tion to superior quality coffee and sustainability has carried over into our company’s core values today. Mogiana Coffee is much more than just coffee, we are about connection, sustainability, family, and a passion for the finest specialty coffee beans. We work hard to deliver sustainably produced, locally roasted coffee that tastes amazing!

Follow these instructions to get your coffee beans (or ground!) today:

- Click on the "Show me the Beans" button below to be directed to the Mogiana Coffee site; - Make your selections on the Shop page;

- Go to Shopping cart and check out - type Whistler Secondary under the address and fields will be automatically filled (the promo code will be automatically filled in for FREE Shipping);

- Complete your order with your payment of choice; - Come to the School to pick up on Tuesday, December 18th from 3pm to 5pm;

- Enjoy your freshly roasted, farm to cup delicious coffee!

*** All orders must be received by midnight November 30, 2018

Questions? Feel free to contact us at: [email protected]

https://mailchi.mp/ebbc917e1c54/whistler-secondary-math-team-fundraiser?e=384f803ccb

mailto:[email protected]

Taking the World by Storm Vol. 23 Issue 3 November 23, 2018 pg. 5

Hockey & Soccer Academy Update: Festival of Trees Fundraiser - B.C.'s Children's Hospital – brought to you by the

Four Season’s Hotel One of the important responsibilities of our school academies is to show leader-ship within our school and also in the greater community. One way we do this is by supporting the Four Season's Hotel, Festival of Trees Fundraiser, in which all money raised goes towards supporting B.C.'s Children's Hospital. Last year, between the soccer and hockey academies we raised $995.45 and we can beat that amount this year. Stay tuned for the schedule of our fundraising events. We are doing a friendly competition between the soccer and hockey academies again to see who can raise the most money. We will have friendly exhibition games in the gym at lunch that students have to pay to watch and we will also have yummy bake sales. On Tuesday November 20th, 5:00-8:00pm the tree lighting event took place at the Four Seasons Hotel with goodies and refreshments provided and all students were invited to attend. Please take some time over the next few weeks to see the beautiful trees decorated at the Four Seasons and vote on your favourite!


WSS students

at RMOW’s

Sister City

Exchange

Program,

Karuizawa,

Japan

Our beautiful “Hockey” Tree!

Athletics —Katrina Chevrette, AD

The cross country running team had an amazing

season. Here are the highlights from zones.

Junior Girls Cross Country:

With 58 competitors in the Jr. Girls Division,

Kacey Cox ran a pretty even paced race with a

good finishing kick to come in 12th overall with a

time of 19:18.02, Ries Holmes had a strong finish-

ing kick to place 36th overall with a time of

21:07.21.

Junior Boys Cross Country:

With 84 competitors in the Jr. Boys Division, Dax

Francis had a fantastic negative split (faster sec-

ond lap than first lap) to finish in 28th position

overall in 17:41.14.

Senior Boys Cross Country:

With 65 competitors in the Sr. Boys Division, Evan

Allman left nothing behind on the course and fin-

ished in 17th overall in a time of 25:49.92. Raul

Oficialgegui ran a solid race with a strong finish

line run to place 31st overall in a time of 28: 07.08.

Ben Hepditch did an awesome job out on the

course, very good pacing, and finished 34th overall

in a time of 28:16.77.

Evan Allman & Casey Cox representing our school

at the Provincials on Vancouver Island. With ath-

letes from all across BC they held their own and

enjoyed every minute of it. Thank - you do Dixie

Cox for taking them and thank you to Coach Diane

De Man for preparing these athletes so well.

The Senior Girls Volleyball Gold Team had a busy

season, competing in both the Sea-to-Sky and

North Shore Leagues. Led by co-captains Molly

Long & Jade Eberhard, the team finished 5-1 in

the Sea-to-Sky regular season. In the city, they

encountered strong competition; however, the

team delivered many strong performances proving

that they were more than capable of playing

against teams comprised of mostly club volleyball

players. Season highlights included hosting

Rockridge at home in front of a supportive Whis-

tler crowd, winning the consolation finals of a tour-

nament in Burnaby and wining the sea to sky dis-

trict finals. Thanks to Gina Mollicone-Long for

helping manage the team’s travel schedule and to

all the supportive parents who drove, cheered and

helped at practices. As well as their coach Andrew

Long.

The Whistler Senior Girls Volleyball Blue Team

had an amazing season this year. The team was

comprised of entirely grade 11s and they were still

able to win games against Howe Sound and Pember-

ton A in the regular season. They met Pemberton A

in the semifinals at our sea to sky districts but un-

fortunately lost 15-13 in a very close and exciting

third game. They were fortunate to have an in-

credible setter, Sophia Chalk; strong middle play-

ers who dominated at the net, Hannah McKenzie


Cross Country running race

Sr. Girls Gold Team District Champs!

and Kaitlyn Hill; fantastic back row passing and

digging from Lilli and Erin Wilson; and overall

great playing and amazing serving from Abby Un-

ruh and Samantha Deally. The girls developed so

much over the season and displayed exceptional

teamwork. They are looking forward to coming

back for the win next year! Big thanks to Kirsten

Lowe our community coach.

This season, the grade 9 Girls Volleyball

Blue Team improved more than we have ever

seen any team improve in a season. The girls

were committed, hard-working, and always

had positive attitudes, no matter what hap-

pened. Throughout all the practices and

games these players poured their whole

hearts in and showed a genuine love for the

sport that is portrayed in every hit, serve,

pass, and set. The girls started with vastly

different skill levels, but as the season pro-

gressed the girls showed huge improvement,

entering in the top standings into the Dis-

trict Championships. Some season highlights

included: crushing 15 overhand serves in a

row, winning a set 25-4, perfect digs, and

amazing spikes in each game. The athletic

leadership students who coached are so

proud of all of these girls an all they have ac-

complished throughout the season. A big

shout out to those coaches, Jerita Mingoti

and Rachel Unruh.

This season, the grade 9 Girls Volleyball

Yellow Team achieved so much in such a

short season. The girls improved tremen-

dously and grew closer as a team. Even

though the team did not get as far as they

would have liked in the district champion-

ships, the girls played their best game yet. It

was a very close match and everyone should

be proud of how well they played. Thanks to

our athletic leadership coaches, Jade Eber-

hard, Jen Lafreniere and Sam Deally.

This year, the grade 8 girls volleyball team

had two teams: yellow and blue. Both

teams had a great season; the girls started

out with mixed skill levels and mixed

knowledge of the game, but they showed a lot

of improvement and enthusiasm. They were

hardworking and coachable and this led the

teams to go into the finals in first and sec-

ond place. They both won against Pemberton

and Don Ross and ended up playing each oth-

er in the final where Yellow took first place

and Blue took second place. Season high-

lights included learning how to spike, and be-

coming closer as a team The girls had a very

successful season and grew as both players

and people. A big shout out to their coaches

who are also athletic leadership students

Nevada Knapton,

Grade 8 Distr ict Volleyball CHAMPIONS!

Grade 9 Yellow volleyball team


Molly Long, Hannah McKenzie, Sophia Chalk

and Gian Tangonan.

This year the grade 10 girls volleyball team

had two teams: yellow and blue. They had a

great season competing against the team from

Pemberton. The Whistler blue and yellow

team really improved with their spiking and

serving during the season, some also moved up

to overhand serving. The girls all had an in-

credible drive to improve and the coaches re-

ally saw this throughout the season. Their

teamwork, skills, participation and competi-

tiveness grew tremendously as the season un-

folded. The teams were always so positive,

and supportive of each other. They were also

very respectful, and all of their coaches had

an amazing time teaching them. The team is

made up of such a wonderful group of tal-

ented girls, which made the coaches volleyball

season so much more enjoyable. Watching

them play and have such a fun time was so ful-

filling, and seeing them win a game as a team

made the coaches feel like they had succeed-

ed in our duties as a coach. Overall, the

coaches couldn’t be prouder of the players

and their accomplishments this season. Look-

ing forward to 2019 and their continued ef-

forts and excellence! A big shout out to their

community coach Stephanie Redmond with

assistant coaches and athletic leadership stu-

dents Kaitlyn Hill & Erin Wilson.

A huge thank you to all of our parent super-

visors, Jodie Schunselaar, Lee Erickson,

Louise Tomcheck, Steve McCullough, Penny

McLeod, Susan Hamersley and all the other

parents who drive our athletes to away

games. Sports at WSS would not run without

all of your help and support.

Basketball Season has started at WSS and

we are on a roll. With almost a full team for

each grade level and gender, WSS has the

Basketball Bug!

Grade 8 Volleyball finals

WSS storm Cheerleaders



Sr. Boys Soccer Team

Cross Country Running team

Grade 9 big win vs St. Georges

29-24 and our grade 8s played

really well and scored 5 tries.


The WSS Math Team would like to thank

the WSS community

for their generous support of our

Two Rivers Meats Fundraiser

for our trip to the

University of Waterloo.

Your orders will be available for

pick up

from 2-4pm on

Friday, December 8th.

Mr. Walzl’s class at the

UBC TRIUMP Particle

accelerator.

Matthew Roth-Wallman earned

Gymnastic BC’s Provincial Level

Male Athlete of the Year on

November 3rd, 2018.

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