April 24, 2019
St. Stephen High School has seen a significant
increase in the use of e-cigarettes and vape products over the last few
months. Health Canada states, “Vaping is not harmless. Vaping
nicotine can alter teen brain development. Yet, Canadian teens are trying
vaping products. Data from a recent Health Canada survey shows that 23%
of students in grades 7 – 12 have tried an electronic cigarette.
St. Stephen High School would like to reduce the use of these products with our
youth and believe that with more education and consequences for inappropriate
use we can start to make change.
In accordance with the New Brunswick Smoke Free Places Act, it is
prohibited to smoke or vape on the grounds of a school or in an enclosed
public place. Students caught in violation of this act will be referred
to the RCMP with the possibility of being fined $172.50 as well has having the
appropriate school consequences assigned. (th, T, W)
The annual IWK Kids Karnival is being held on
Saturday, May 11th at the Garcelon Civic Center, from 11-3. This event is
central to local fundraising efforts and would not be possible without the help
of St. Stephen High School student volunteers. If you are interested in
volunteering your time, and having lots of fun in the process, please see Ms.
McKnight in room 212. (Th, T, W)
Grade 11 students are selling tickets on a Mother’s
Day basket of goodies. Cost $2 per ticket. The basket is in the office if you
want to check out what’s in it. If any
grade 11 students have tickets and money to pass in today, they can give it to
Mme Wheaton.
ATTENTION GRADE 12 STUDENTS: Headed
in the Electrical Industry direction and will be attending a post-secondary
institution in the Maritime region? The 2019 EFC/Eddy Group Scholarship
Program is offering over $150,000.00 in scholarship money. The website to
apply is on the guidance whiteboard. Any questions, please see Mrs.
Calder.
We Create Change - This is the last
week for this challenge. Jars will be collected during Thursday's AI and
the winner will be announced on Friday! Get sabotaging!! Once
again, your SSHS WE Group thanks you for all of your support.
Thursday, April 25th is Pay It Forward
Day. Has a staff member, student or friend done something for you this
school year that made your day? At the main office, there will be a
nomination box. All you need to do is write the person's name and
explain the act of kindness they did for you and submit it in the box.
Both staff and students can nominate individuals. On Pay It Forward Day,
there will be random prize draws throughout the day to recognize those
individuals. Please take the time to brighten someone's day.
Great turn out yesterday for the We Walk For Water Lip
Sync Battle! Congrats to all the students who participated
yesterday. You did a fantastic job!! Next battle will be next
Tuesday, April 30th featuring 4 new acts!! The theme for the 2nd
round will be announced after the last performance. Please consider
bringing some change for the donation bucket at the door. All proceeds go
towards the We Walk For Water initiative.
ATTENTION GRADE 11 AND 12 STUDENTS – McKenzie College
will be here next Wednesday, May 1st during AI. If you are
interested in finding out more on what they have to offer, there is a sign-up
sheet posted in the guidance office. (w,t)
ATTENTION GRADE 11 STUDENTS – Last chance to sign up
for the university/college presentation on Thursday during AI in the theatre.
This is an excellent opportunity to find out what things to keep in mind
in your grade 12 year and what to expect your first year at a post-secondary
school. If interested, please sign up in the guidance office.
Reminder to the We Walk for Water Committee of the
meeting today during noon hour.
There will be a Grad Banquet Committee meeting on
Friday during noon hour in the guidance office.
Any WE Group members who would like to attend the SSES
We Walk For Water Walk, please see Mrs. Calder today during morning break.
Boys
Rugby - practice tonight from 8-9:30. Be prepared for both inside and out. All
registration forms are due to Mr McCallum before going to Rugby Fest this
weekend.
The badminton tournament schedule is posted outside
the office in the gym. It will start
today at noon.
Dance sign-ins will be during morning and afternoon
break today.