Grade 12 Grad Portraits - Re-Takes - Lifetouch Studios will be at the school March 2nd from 3:30 - 6:30 pm in the Library for order assistance and re-take portraits will be taken on March 3rd in the morning. The sign up sheet for re-takes is in the office. Lifetouch will be sending the proofs to the school within the next two weeks.
Borscht Feed Grad Fundraiser- The 2010 Grads are having a Borscht Feed Fundraiser on Valentine's Day, Sunday, Feb. 14th from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm at the USCC Hall. Come enjoy some borscht, bread and pie!
Fundraiser for Anna! The Grand Forks Border Bruins International Alumni are sponsoring a fundraiser for the Anna Pearson Fund. Anna is a grade 12 student at GFSS who was injured in a car accident just before Christmas. She is currently in a rehabilitation hospital in Spokane and is steadily healing. You can buy tickets (by donation) to win a Detroit Red Wings jersey at the Grand Forks Arena concession. The draw will be held at a fundraising community skate on February 28th (3-5 pm).
Attendance Expectations for GFSS - If your child is away, sick or has to leave early from school (or arrive late), please call the school in the morning or give your child a written note to give to the office explaining their absence. For a full day absence, the office needs to be notified either before or on the day of the absence. Please read the policy on "excused" and "unexcused" absences at the link to the left of this page (Attendance Expectations).
GFSS Youth Night - Grand Forks Secondary School Youth Night is happening again this year. It is a fun social night for Youth organized by Youth. We book the multipurpose room and the gym. We play games, watch movies, play in the gym or just hang out and have fun. We are sponsored by Twisted Tomato and sell pizza for a $1.00/slice as well as drinks and snacks. Everyone is welcome bring your fun!!!!
Any questions please contact
Trevor Murdock 250 442 8285.
2009/10 School Fees - All student fees will be collected in the Office.
Fee schedule - Student Council Activities ..................$20.00
........................... Yearbook (optional) ............................$33.00
........................... Grad Fee (Grade 12's only) ...............$20.00
**Certain elective courses have additional fees - see Student Handbook**
Ab Ed Students/ E-Spirit -Any Grade 10-12 Ab. Ed students interested in participating in E-Spirit this year stop by and see Trevor or Mr. Grieve.
Please note there is Ab. Ed. $$ available through
www.bcscholarship.ca. The scholorship of note is called "Irving K Barber"
Supply Lists for GFSS 2009/10 -
Click here for a list of supplies students will need for September. A copy of the list was put into each student's final report card envelope as well.
H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) - Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in British Columbia. The B.C. cases have been relatively mild and were detected by the province’s robust and responsive public health surveillance system. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally. School District #51 schools are operating normally. Staff is on the alert. You can call 8-1-1, 24 hours a day/seven days a week to speak to a nurse if you have more questions or if feeling ill. For more information check these links:
1.
Talking to Kids about Swine Flu
2.
Protecting Your Kids From the Swine Flu
3.
If You Think Your Child Has the Swine Flu
Speaking Up! - The BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) has published a parent guide to advocating for students in public schools. There is a copy of the guide in the office if any parents wish to come in and review it.
Transcripts for Applying to Post Secondary Institutions - All Grads who are planning to go to a post secondary institution need to fill out a PSI form on the Ministry of Education website. The following are instructions for ordering transcripts to be sent to your choice of post secondary institution(s):
1. go the provincial education website www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams
2. click on Student Secure web icon , enter it
3. create an account **you must know your PEN number!!**
4. click on PSI forms and follow the directions
Filling out this online form will ensure your high school transcripts are sent to the post secondary institutions,
otherwise they will not be sent out.
Lost & Found - Located in the office.
Medical Conditions/Allergies - Please contact the school office if your son or daughter has a medical condition or life-threatening allergy that would require administration of medication at school. A Medical Alert form and a Request for Administration of Medication at School form will need to be completed.
