February 24

WEDNESDAY (tomorrow)  is PINK SHIRT DAY.  Please wear pink to show your support of being KIND, SAFE and RESPECTFUL with others, and to stand up against bullying of all kinds, including racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia.  Thank you to all of the Colquitz staff and students who do this EVERY DAY!  We see you and appreciate you!

 

Attention Grade 8 volleyball players. If you want to test your volleyball skills against the staff in our next Staff Vs. Student matchup, come to Ms. Irving’s room 106 TODAY at Nut Break for sign up and information. If you are on the 7/8 rec team, go to your meeting in room 104 first. 

 

The following Lahal players who attended the District Tournament last week must come to a meeting in the Red Pod hallway at lunch recess today: Ash, Sterling, Cali, Reef, Alma, Tristen, Jack, Avah, Nadine, Rico, Noah R, and Braeden K

 

Push in starts today for the Eco and Outdoor Education Extension classes. Students in Blue pod will go to room 129, Amber pod room 113 and Red pod room 127. 

 

Mark your calendars! Friday, March 6th is Dress Like a Staff Member Day. Students can dress like their favorite staff member, and staff will be dressing like students. 

 

Volleyball News:

-The boys’ comp brought the heat yesterday with some absolutely electric volleyball matches! They dominated the court, winning every single set but one in commanding fashion. The energy, the teamwork, the intensity was amazing! Don’t forget you’re back at it with practice today after school. 

-A huge shoutout to our incredible linespeople and scorekeepers — we couldn’t do it without you. You are absolute legends. Thank you for being so awesome!

-Girls ⅞ rec team there is a very important meeting in Ms. Albach’s room 104 today at nut break, be there! We are telling you who is playing in the games after school tomorrow!

 

Yearbook Club meeting after school today in Ms. Schuring’s room.  

 

Chess Club in room 122 at lunch recess! No experience necessary. We had a great turn out last week so thanks to all who joined in.

 

Fine Arts

*8:54am Grade 6 Band (green pod)

*9:34am Grade 6 Band (Orange pod)

*Lunch Jazz Band

*Lunch: Dancers have the studio

*AFTER SCHOOL: 3:00 – 4:15pm Chanters, Grassland singers  

*7:40 tomorrow morning NO GRADE7/8 CHOIR due to the Grade 8 band field trip, (moved to THURSDAY this week) and Band 6 COMBINED. ALL INSTRUMENTS, ORANGE AND GREEN POD. (Remains the same for the remainder of the year) 

 

IT IS TUESDAY TRIVIA TIME! Thanks again to MacKenna and Sehej for this month’s questions on the theme of countries!

The Student Question is:  What country is shaped like a boot?