Phone:    604-­‐668-­‐6478                                                Trustee:    Jonathan  Ho      Email:    Burnett@sd38.bc.ca                                  Principal:    Mr.  Bert  Wiens  Website:    jnburnett.sd38.bc.ca                                      Vice-­‐Principal:    Ms.  D.  MacDonald  Early  Warning:    604-­‐718-­‐4007                                          Vice-­‐Principal:    Ms.  A.  Davidson                __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                                          

   SYNERVOICE  AND  ATTENDANCE  

We continue to send home emails and phone messages to inform parents about attendance concerns and other important school-related information. If you feel you are not getting the information because our email address and/or phone number for you is incorrect, please contact the school.

   

                                         

NEED  INFORMATION?    HAVE  YOU  CHECKED  THE  BURNETT  WEBSITE?  

http://jnburnett.sd38.bc.ca

There is a great deal of important information that you will find useful. Parents can check the school calendar as well as read about the latest Burnett news. Grads can get their grad transition information, news from our counselors, student council and much more

J.  N.  Burnett  Newsletter    

 

 

Newsletter  #2                                                October  2015  

Dear  Parents  and  Guardians:    

Our   semester  1   interim  reports   and   parent/teacher   conferences   have   been   completed.     It   is   important   for  students  and   their   families   to  monitor   the   progress   in  all   the   courses   through  goal-­‐setting,   and  discussion  about  the  overall  strengths  and  areas  in  need  of  improvement.    

October  was  a  busy  month  at  Burnett,  with  many  clubs  planning  different  events.    On  October  22nd  a  group  of  our   students   attended   the   We   Day   celebration   at   Rogers   arena.     Around   20,000   students   from   schools  throughout  British  Columbia   came   together   for   an   inspiring  day,   listening   to  different   speakers   on  various  social  responsibility  topics.    I  am  proud  to  see  so  many  of  our  students  involved  in  these  types  of  clubs.    To  end  the  month  of  October,  our  Student  Council  planned  a  great  Halloween  dance,  with  well  over  200  students  coming  together  for  a  fabulous  evening.    The  month  ended  with  many  staff  and  students  coming  to  school  on  Friday  demonstrating  school  spirit  by  dressing  up  in  a  variety  of  costumes.    Well  done,  Breakers!!    

AN   IMPORTANT   NOTE   REGARDING   MIDTERM   REPORT   CARD   DATE:   as   a   result   of   a   planned   5   day  shutdown  of  our  provincial  computer  system,  we  have  to  delay  issuing  our  semester  1  midterm  report  card  from  November  17  to  November  20.    Parents  and  guardians  are  asked  to  take  note  of  this  change.        

I  would  also  like  to  inform  parents  that  we  have  partnered  with  the  Canadian  Diabetes  association  and  placed  a   clothing  donation  box   in  our  parking   lot.    This  non-­‐profit  organization   is  prominent   in  raising  awareness  about  diabetes,  a  disease  affecting  many  Canadians  including  young  people.    Parents  and  guardians  can  drop  off  used  clothing  bags  at  any  time  and  your  help  is  much  appreciated.    

Please  take  a  minute  to  read  about  other  highlights  and  happenings  in  our  J.N.  Burnett  school  community.    

Sincerely,  B.  Wiens  Principal  

     

SCHOOL  PARKING  LOT  AND  SAFETY  

As it is every year, parking lot safety continues to be a concern at Burnett. Unless it is absolutely necessary, please have your child walk to and from school to help us combat the congestion in the parking lot. For students who need to drive to school, please remember that there are many people on foot and bicycles in our parking lot, so be sure to drive with due care and attention at a slow speed.

 INTRAMURAL  VOLLEYBALL  

 There  are  currently  50  grade  8  and  9  students  participating  in  volleyball  at  lunch  as  part  of  the  noon-­‐hour  Intramural  program.  Good  Luck  Teams!    Spectators’  welcome!  

   

GREEN  TEAM

POST-­‐SECONDARY  EVENT  Thursday,  November  19,  2015  

12:50pm  –  1:30pm  In  the  Gym  

Representatives from several college universities will be visiting to provide students and their parents with information on their respective institutions. Mark this important date on your calendar.

On Saturday, October 3rd, JNB Green Team's Executive members attended TD Tree Days, an event that attracted both adults and children who got the opportunity to plant trees at Garden City Park. The morning was spent sharing stories, bonding, and getting everyone's hands dirty. Green Team had a blast and the event served as a great kickoff event for the new school year!  

Opportunities  and  Activities  at  Thompson  Community  Centre  

   Youth  Cultural  Volunteer  Program  •                  Acquire  professional  cultural  and  leadership          training  •                  Provided  volunteer  opportunities  that  encourage  leadership  development  •                  Utilize  culturally  inclusive  skills  developed  in  training  •                  Register  at  TCC  #1113458.  $19.25  •                  Friday  Sept.  25  &  Oct.  2  training  dates    New-­‐Youth  Active  Pass  (FREE)  •                  Provides  FREE  access  to  the  Games  Room  during  Youth  Only  hours  (A  Games  Room  Pass  is  required  for  all  times  outside  of  Youth  Only  hours).  •                  Access  to  Free  Open  Gym  •                  Free  use  of  Indoor  and  Outdoor  Games  Room  Equipment  •                  Access  to  Free  Youth  Fitness  hour  *Ages  13-­‐18  only*  •                  Access  to  all  NightShift  activities  •                  Free  Promotions,  Food,  and  More!    NightShift  •                  Every  Friday  at  TCC    •                  8:00-­‐11:30pm  •                  Free  and  Safe  supervised  activities    •                  Movies,  games  room,  video  games,  study  area,  basketball-­‐$2.35  drop  in  fee    

 REMEMBRANCE  DAY  CEREMONIES  

We are busily planning two large assemblies that will take place in the large gym. Due to fire regulations, we are not permitted to have the whole school in the gym at one time. Each assembly will be approximately 30 minutes long and will take place on Tuesday, November 10th. We encourage parents to attend and will set aside a seating area for all visitors who are able to join us. At the time of writing this newsletter, plans for the ceremonies have just begun. The first ceremony will begin at approximately 9:50 and the second one at approximately 10:45. Those parents planning to join us may wish to call the school the week of November 2 to confirm the exact times of the assemblies. This year’s ceremony will be a result of the contributions of many students from a variety of subject areas. We will be collecting contributions for the Headstones of deceased veterans who do not have these markers. Collections will occur throughout the week and we encourage all students to do their part. Poppies will be handed out just before the ceremony on November 10.

   

 TAKE  OUR  KIDS  TO  WORK  DAY    

 GRADE  9  STUDENTS   This year “Take Our Kids To Work” day is Wednesday, November 4th. This is a National Day started over 10 years ago that involves Grade 9 students across the country. All Grade 9 students are encouraged to participate by going to work with their parents to job shadow for the day. Students may also job shadow a relative, family friend or volunteer host. This is an opportunity for students to get a sense of what it is like to be part of the work world and think about what they might like to do in the future. If you will be taking your Grade 9 child out of school on November 6 to participate in this day, please fill out the paperwork (available in the office or on line at http://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/document.doc?id=416) and inform the school at 604-668-6478.        

                                                           

                               

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov.4 Gr.9 Take Our Kids to Work

Day Nov.5 PAC Meeting 7:00pm Nov.10 Remembrance-Day

Ceremonies Nov.11 Remembrance Day-School Closed Nov.20 Report Card Issued Nov.26 Grad Winter Formal Nov.27 Pro-D Day – School Closed Dec.3 Conference Day 1 Dec.3 Senior’s Brunch Dec.3 School Play - Scrooges

Christmas 7:00pm Dec.3 PAC Meeting 7:00pm Dec.4 School Play - Scrooges

Christmas 7:00pm Dec.10 School Play - Scrooges

Christmas 7:00pm Dec.11 School Play - Scrooges

Christmas 7:00pm Dec.16 Grade 9 Immunization Dec.18 Last Day of Classes- Christmas Vacation Jan.4 School Re-Opens Jan.7 PAC Meeting 7:30pm Jan.22 Last Day of Semester 1 Jan.29 Semester 2 Begins Feb.4 PAC Meeting 7:30pm Feb.8 Family Day – No Classes Feb.11 Semester 1 Final Report

Card Feb.18 Conference Day Feb.19 Pro-D Day – No Classes

CAN  YOU  ESCAPE  A  FUTURE  THAT  IS  HAUNTED  BY  YOUR  PAST?  

 “Scrooge’s  Christmas”  Dec  3,4,10,11  

7  pm        $10/$7  in  the  Theatre    JN Burnett’s THEATRE COMPANY is excited to present “Scrooge’s Christmas”, by Ken Jones, a theatrical adaptation of Charles Dicken’s classic “A Christmas Carol”. Set in Victorian England on Christmas Eve, this story follows the hardened Ebenezer Scrooge who is taken on a journey through time and forced to confront his past and reconsider his future. It is a timely tale of hope and redemption. Our show features a talented ensemble cast of nearly twenty actors from grades 10-12, supported by student designers and technical crew. The Ensemble includes Adam Mogg, Austin Khong, Daniel Chen, Valeriya Svechlar, Katisha Paul, Gracie Berger-Poll, Jonathan Chen, Kailyn Ng, Jeffrey Lam, Oscar Yan, Ewan Wang, Nathan Wan, Annie Sharma, Areesha Rizwan, Camille Reyes, Kurtis Li, Matthew Ho, Rachel Chok and featuring Ryan Lorey as Scrooge. Evening shows will run December 3,4,10 and 11th at 7pm in the Burnett Theatre. All tickets are $10 adults/$7 students, with one Pay-what-you-can Night with a Food Bank Donation on Friday the 4th. There is also one matinee performance at 11:30am, Dec 4th for school groups. Tickets will be available online at brownpapertickets.com and at the door, or through a Theatre Company member.  

Don’t  miss  Scrooge’s  Christmas    December  2015  in  the  Theatre!  

 

 

CAREER  NEWS    

Important Information is available: • Richmond District Career Center News: www.sd38.bc.ca/~CCNews@sd38.bc.ca/ • Check facebook page for important info and up-dates https://www.facebook.com/pages/JN-

Burnett-Secondary-School-Career-Information-Center/676894562416136 • Around the School: Student announcements, bulletin board • In the Career Centre - Visit Career Information Advisor, Ms. Borres. Her office hours are:

Tuesday, Wednesday (bi-weekly) and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Career Information Announcements Student Advisors from various colleges and universities will meet to inform parents and students about their programs, financial aid, activities and admission requirements. Please take note of the following dates: November 13, Friday - Western University November 16, Monday - University of Toronto Time: Lunch break, 12:43-1:28 p.m. Venue: Library November 10, Tuesday - University of Calgary Time: 1:00 - 1:28 p.m. Venue: Library November 26, Thursday - University of Alberta Time: 2:54-4:00 p.m. Venue: Library JN Burnett will host the Post Secondary Institutions of BC (PSI BC) Event on November 19, Thursday, 12:43 - 1:28 p.m. at the Gymnasium. Admission Advisers from PSI BC member institutions will be coming to meet parents and students. They will answer queries regarding their programs, admission requirements, scholarships, residence, clubs, etc. CAREER CRUISING WEBSITE http://www.careercruising.com Visit the Career Cruising website to take an interest test (Matchmaker section). Career Cruising provides detailed information on a variety of occupations and will link these occupations to training or educational facilities in Canada and the USA. See your Career Advisor for the username and password. POST-SECONDARY PLANNING www.educationplanner.ca TO APPLY TO BC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Online Application for Admission To BC Colleges and Universities: Students may apply either directly to a specific institution or use BC's on-line Post-Secondary Application Service (ApplyBC). This service allows students to apply for admission to any public post-secondary institution in British Columbia. Fill in the ApplyBC Common Form once, and then apply to any institution you choose. You may also log back into your account, which contains your ApplyBC form. On-Line form at: https://applybc.ca Online Application for Admission to Alberta Universities: Use The Alberta Post-Secondary Application Service: https://applyalberta.ca/ Online Application for Admission to Ontario Universities: Use The Ontario Application Service: www.ouac.on.ca/ouac-105/ All other Post-Secondary Institutions: Check their websites for instructions. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NOV 21 - DEC 24 - The Salvation Army, Richmond Christmas Kettle Campaign. See your Career Advisors for the application forms, and locations of service.

 

IMPORTANT DATES: COLLEGES ACCEPT APPLICATIONS ON: Langara Oct. 1 Douglas Sept. 1 Kwantlen Nov. 1 BCIT Nov 1 VCC Continuous UNIVERSITY DEADLINES: Emily Carr Jan. 15 - Portfolio Feb. 1 Capilano Mid-March SFU Feb. 28 UBC Jan. 31 (Dec 1 for Scholarship Consideration) UVic Feb 28 Other Canadian Universities Varies (Check websites - recommend applying before Jan) American Institutions Varies (Check websites & apply early!) SUMMER NOV 30 - SHAD. The online application can be found at www.shad.ca/apply. UP-COMING EVENT DEC 5 - National Portfolio Day at Emily Carr University of Art and Design (1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver). For details, go to www.ecuad.ca. To see a list of the attending institutions visit: http://www.portfolioday.net/2015-16-schedule/event/78 Portfolio Day FAQs: http://www.portfolioday.net/portfolio-day-faqs UBC Offers Doctor of Pharmacy - University of BC will induct the first class of Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy class this year. For admission requirements and details regarding the four-year professional program, please visit http://pharmsci.ubc.ca/events. New Langara College Program: Diploma in Applied Science for Engineering. For more information please visit http://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/applied-science-for-engineering/index.html INFORMATION SESSIONS NOV 10 - KPU Environmental Protection Technology Program Info Session. Sign up at http//www.kpu.ca/ept-information-session. NOV 18 - BCIT Big Information Session - For more info visit: http://commons.bcit.ca/biginfo/?utm_source=panewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hseducators NOV 19 - Tourism Management for International Students Diploma Info Meeting at Capilano Univ. Contact Henry Chow at 778 899 9037. NOV 26 - University of Toronto Info Session in Vancouver. Register at http://discover.utoronto.ca/infoevent. NOV 28 - UBC Bachelor & Master of management Dual Degree Info Session. Reserve spot at https://websofmrs.sauder.ubc.ca/mm-dual-degree-rsvp-high-school. OPEN HOUSES/FAIRS NOV 4 - KPU Richmond Campus 'Open House' Check http://www.kpu.ca/richmond-openhouse NOV 15 - Western University Fall Previous Day. Portfolio reviews on December 5, 2015. For details, go to www.ecuad.ca NOV 28 - Bosa Centre for Film & Animation Open House at Capilano Univ. Visit https://www.capilanou.ca/smpa/events/15/11/28-Bosa-Centre-for-Firlm---Animation-open-house/ DEC 5 - National Portfolio Day. Portfolio reviews on December 5, 2015. For details, go to www.ecuad.ca.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES NOV 6 - University of Toronto National Scholarship Program. To access the on-line application visit: http://www.adm.utoronto.ca/awards/the-national-and-arbor-scholarship-program/ NOV 27 - TD Scholarships for Community Leadership - Directly apply on-line at www.td.com/scholarships. Contact 1-800-308-8306 for further details. NOV 30 - Vimy Pilgrimage Award. Visit: www.vimyfoundation.ca/pilgrimage-award NOV 30 - SAGE Scholarship For details see: http://www.sage.com/us/sage-one/resources/scholarship NOV 6 - Queens Chancellor Scholarship In-School Deadline DEC 1 - Queens Bank of Montreal Awards (non-nominated). For the application form, instructions and frequently asked questions see: www.queensu.ca/studentawards/financial-assistance/admission-scholarships-bursaries-and-awards/major-admission-awards. DEC 11 - Schulich Leader Scholarships - deadline to apply for in-school nomination* Schools can access nomination form from info@uja.schulichleaders.com. For further details, check http://www.schulichleaders.com/about-scholarship. OTHER INTERESTING PROGRAMS NOV 18 & 25 - "Parents as Career Coaches" Workshop. To register, please contact Anne Chen at rdpa@sd38.bc.ca. FEB 5/16 - Auditions - Oberlin Conservatory of Music will hold auditions in various US states in February 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, 2016. Please apply at www.go.oberlin.edu/con/apply. For further information, please check www.oberlin.edu/con. MAY 14-21/16 - The 2016 Canada Wide Science Fair. For more information please visit www.sciencefairs.ca or contact the Science Fair Foundation of BC at 604 602 5219 or info@sciencefairs.ca. APR 7-9/16 - The 34th Annual Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair. Application deadline will be on March 8, 2016 at 3:00 pm. For further details, please refer to http://www.gvrsf.ca/.