W.C. Miller Collegiate

     October 8, 2024                       

1. There is a meeting for the Girl's Soccer team today at 12:15 in the MPR.

2. On Thursday October 12 at 6pm the undergraduate award information for the previous school year will be posted to our website.  We invite you to scroll through the slides that acknowledge the award winners for the 2022-23 school year.  The criteria for the awards are posted on our website; please visit https://wcm.blsd.ca/students__parents/awards for more information.  Honour Roll (average over 80%) is acknowledged through a list posted to our website.  Students being awarded Commitment to Learning and/or Honour Roll with Distinction (average over 90%) receive certificates and/or medals. Certificates and medals will be distributed on Friday to students in their period 4 classes.  Students who have a spare in period 4 may pick up their awards from the library.  Students who are absent Friday can pick their awards up in the office on Monday. Congratulations to all of our award winners!

3. 2023-24 Yearbooks were handed out during period 5 yesterday. If you were not in class, stop by the office to pick up your yearbook. If you have a spare in period 5, your yearbook is waiting for you in the library. 

4. Coop Grocery Gift Card fundraiser is running from Monday, October 7th until Friday, October 18th. Forms can be picked up in the office and must be returned with the money by Friday, Oct 18th by 3:30pm. If you have questions about fundraising and what the funds can be used for, ask in the office!

5. Did you know that every year a few schools in Border Land School Division receive what is called the "Access and Choice Grant." This grant provides the funds for every student registered to pick a book of their choice to be added to their school library collection. This year is W.C. Miller's year!!! 
   To submit your request to Mrs. Wahl in the library please fill out the form linked here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=L1c4FCps6EKGv2igZP2g1L6Vc2h-XutElAHC2zBFC-lUQjkzUFg1Qks3M01DTTNWWEhYRkswMFk1US4u
   If you are not sure what you would like, ask friends, teachers or the librarian for suggestions. You can also pick a genre, and that book will be picked for you. Please note that if multiple copies of a book are selected another similar title may be picked for you. There is also a place to suggest titles, or you can Teams message Mrs. Wahl and she will add your suggestion(s) to the list for other students to pick.  Great resources to find book suggestions are McNally Robinson, Goodreads, Indigo, Publisher pages, and many others. 

6. If anyone is interested in curling for either the school or in the ACC junior program, please come to a meeting at 12:30 in Rm 203 on Wednesday Oct 9.

7. School Clothing goes live on Tuesday October 8^th at noon! Have a look at the website for some cool new Miller swag!

8. A friendly reminder that if you signed out a book from the library for class the first week of school, those books are now OVERDUE. Please bring them back if you are done with them or renew them if they are still needed. The loan period is four weeks. An overdue list is posted in the library. 

9. The Outsiders Production Update
   We’re thrilled to see the overwhelming interest in getting involved with this year’s production of The Outsiders! As of now, no backstage roles are needed. Typically, any additional help needed backstage is determined closer to opening night. If extra hands are required for things such as makeup, hair, or moving set pieces, an announcement will be made in Miller News or those who have already expressed interest will be contacted. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support for our Fine Arts department. Go Aces!

10. Peer Tutoring Opportunity: There is a Peer Tutoring opportunity available for a Grade 11 or 12 student who enjoys art and is available during period 3. You could be eligible to earn credit for Peer Tutoring. Contact Mr. Enns (306) for more information. 

11. A reminder to Grade 11 and 12 students that tomorrow, Oct 8^th is Post-Secondary Day, running during P1 and P2.  They can pick their schedules up in the MPR (this will act as attendance).  

12. Grad Hoodies – Forms should be handed in to the office by 3:25 on Wednesday. Payment is not immediately required for the order to be completed (for Grad Hoodies only). Vocational students can come to the office in the mornings to try on samples.

13. Attention grade 11 and 12 band students: you are invited to participate in the Remembrance Day Band which will provide music for the Community Remembrance Day Ceremony during the morning of Mon., Nov. 11 in Gretna. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the Band Room door, and talk to Mr. Klassen if you have any questions! 
    
    Sports   

    VOLLEYBALL
    
    JV
    Wednesday, October 9th @ GVC (Depart 4:30 PM)
    Boys only - Saturday, October 12th Tourney @ NPC
    
    Varsity
    Thursday, October 10th @ Morden (Depart 4:15 PM)
    
    
    
    Fitness Room Schedule- Monday, Oct 7 - Friday, Oct 11