Community Update - Howard S. Billings Regional High School
Community Update - Howard S. Billings Regional High School
Community Update - Howard S. Billings Regional High School
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January 16, 2014.<br />
<strong>Billings</strong><br />
community update<br />
<strong>Howard</strong> S.<br />
make it matter!<br />
Tradition Pride Achievement<br />
We extend a warm welcome<br />
to Mr. Brian Woods on his<br />
appointment as interim viceprincipal<br />
at <strong>Howard</strong> S. <strong>Billings</strong>.<br />
Mr. Woods’ experience as an<br />
interim vice-principal at C.V.R.<br />
and his years as a secondary<br />
and elementary school<br />
teacher will be beneficial to<br />
H.S.B.<br />
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank<br />
Mr. Reddick, for replacing as a vice-principal. We<br />
are grateful for his contribution to the school’s<br />
leadership.<br />
Mid-Year Exams & Buses<br />
The schedule for mid-year exams can be found inside this<br />
edition of <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Update</strong> as well as our web site.<br />
Please note that Monday, January 20th is a regular school<br />
day.<br />
Also, please take note of the exam period bus schedule.<br />
Busses will pick students up according to the usual morning<br />
schedule, but will depart the school at 1 p.m.<br />
There will be no 2:26 p.m. buses or late bus routes during<br />
the exam period.<br />
Regular bus schedules will resume Tuesday, January 28th.<br />
all visitors must report to the office<br />
january<br />
20 - regular school day<br />
21 - 24 mid year exams<br />
27 - ped day, no school<br />
for students<br />
february<br />
3 -governing board meets<br />
in E203, 7 p.m.<br />
10 - Ped day, no school<br />
for students<br />
20 - Parent / Teacher<br />
interviews<br />
21 - Ped day, no school<br />
for students<br />
march<br />
3-7 march break<br />
10 & 11 - Grade 9 vaccinations<br />
- please bring vaccination<br />
booklets<br />
21 - Ped day, no school<br />
for students<br />
24 - 28 Spirit Week<br />
NFSB Calendar<br />
spring break<br />
march 3-7<br />
Follow Us!<br />
@hsbmedia<br />
<strong>Howard</strong> S. <strong>Billings</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>, 210 McLeod Avenue, Chateauguay, QC J6J 2H4<br />
Tel: (450) 691-3230 • Fax: (450) 691-3234 • school e-mail: hsb@nfsb.qc.ca • http://www.hsbillings.qc.ca • Twitter: @hsbmedia
cegep registration time<br />
Attention Grade 11 students! For some of you, the time has almost come to apply to CEGEP!<br />
Deadline: March 1st, 2014<br />
Mr. Muirhead and Ms. Catherine (Guidance Counsellor) will also be holding “Helping Sessions”<br />
throughout the month of February to help students with online CEGEP applications.<br />
Sessions will take place during lunch (12:15 - 1 p.m.) and after school (2:20 - 3 p.m.) on the following<br />
dates:<br />
Feb. 6<br />
Feb. 12<br />
Feb. 19<br />
Feb. 26<br />
Please do not hesitate to pass by Guidance and make an appointment with Ms. Catherine if you<br />
require further help.<br />
CEGEP Open Houses<br />
check them out!<br />
JOHN ABBOTT:<br />
Winter Open House: Wednesday January 29, 2014 6 – 8:30 pm<br />
Saturday December 7th: 1st round of Pre-Admissions Physical<br />
testing for Police Technology 8am to 5pm (testing dates for<br />
Police Tech. in February & March 2014 TBA).<br />
It’s YOUR year - make it matter!<br />
CHAMPLAIN ST-LAMBERT:<br />
Information evening: Thursday February 6, 2014 7 - 9 pm<br />
MARIANOPOLIS:<br />
Admissions & Application<br />
Information Evening: Monday February 2, 2014 4 – 7:30 pm<br />
February 2014: Student-for-a-Day (sign up on bemarianopolis.<br />
ca)<br />
VANIER:<br />
Information evening: Tuesday February 4, 2014 5 - 8 pm<br />
Cannot come February 4, 2014<br />
Visit Vanier on the following dates then:<br />
- Science Student For A Day, February 13, 2014 @ 10 am to 2 pm<br />
- Business Administration Student For A Day, February 14, 2014<br />
DAWSON:<br />
Information evening: Wednesday February 5, 2014 4 - 7 pm<br />
CEGEP EDOUARD MONTPETIT LONGUEUIL :<br />
Portes Ouvertes Mercredi 5 février 2014 18h30-20h30<br />
Sign up for student for a day: Etudiant d'un jour<br />
Ms. Valade along with Prefects Stephanie & Samantha Dade,<br />
created this beautiful sidewalk chalk artwork to welcome students<br />
back to school.<br />
This year the theme at H.S.B. is<br />
MAKE IT MATTER!<br />
We want students to realize that everyday,<br />
everything they do matters, just like them!<br />
ECOLE NATIONALE D’AEROTECHNIQUE :<br />
(Aircraft Maintenance Technology program offered in English)<br />
Portes ouvertes Dimanche 9 février 2014 12h - 15h30<br />
<strong>Billings</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Update</strong> Make it Matter!<br />
January 16, 2014.
daily schedule<br />
7:50 first bell<br />
7:52-9:07 period 1<br />
9:07 - 9:12 recess<br />
9:15 -10:30 period 2<br />
10:30-10:35 recess<br />
10:37-10:52 literacy circle<br />
10:55-12:10 LUNCH<br />
13:03-14:18 period 4<br />
14:26 regular bus<br />
16:05 late bus<br />
late buses do not run every day - please<br />
see the schedule posted on our web site.<br />
Who’s who<br />
If you are calling to report an<br />
absence, a late arrival (check in) or<br />
an early departure (check out), you<br />
will be prompted to dial 1 to leave<br />
a message on our voice mail. Please<br />
leave the following information:<br />
•child(ren)’s full name<br />
· your name and relationship to<br />
child(ren). Only a parent or legal<br />
guardian can call<br />
• date of absence & expected date<br />
of return<br />
•expected time of arrival or departure<br />
If you would like to speak to or meet<br />
with an administrator, please contact<br />
their secretary;<br />
•Grades 10 & 11, all of IBO and<br />
9SS/9PRW - Vice Principal is<br />
Mr. Woods. His secretary is<br />
Ms. Williams; dial 351<br />
•7,8,9 & Learning Centres - Vice<br />
Principal is Ms. Lane. Her secretary<br />
is Ms. Byrne; dial 362<br />
•The school Principal is Mr. Tennant.<br />
His secretary is Ms. Verelli; dial 358<br />
•To reach the Sauvé store, please<br />
call Ms. Turbide; dial 347<br />
Contact Information<br />
Have you moved, changed home,<br />
work or cell numbers, e-mail address<br />
or has your secondary emergency contact<br />
changed Remember to advise<br />
the school.<br />
Science Fair<br />
An amazing aray of projects were submitted by our students at this<br />
year’s science fair.<br />
The top projects will be announced towards the end of term 2.<br />
Hosted by Howick Elementary <strong>School</strong><br />
Benefit Spaghetti Supper<br />
for Justin Brown & Catherine Aikman<br />
The Chateauguay Valley <strong>Community</strong> comes together!<br />
In lieu of the recent fire which destroyed both the home and barn<br />
of Justin Brown & Catherine Aikman, the Chateauguay Valley<br />
<strong>Community</strong> comes together to support their loss. Please join us!<br />
Date: Friday, January 24, 2014<br />
Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Place: Howick Elementary <strong>School</strong><br />
5 Lambton, Howick, QC J0S 1G0<br />
Price: Adults $10.00 and children 12 years & under $5.00<br />
Tickets are NOT being sold in advance, but the confirmation of<br />
your attendance would greatly be appreciated. Please note that<br />
this will not be considered a reservation, but it would greatly help<br />
the organizing committee to gauge how many people to anticipate<br />
and prepare for (given the short timeframe.) Please call<br />
Jennifer at Howick Elementary @ 450-825-2606.<br />
* For those who cannot attend the event, but would like to send<br />
a gesture, all contributions can be sent to: In trust Justin Brown<br />
& Catherine Aikman, c/o CIBC, 54 rue Colville, Howick, QC - J0S<br />
1G0<br />
Thank you for your support!<br />
<strong>Billings</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Update</strong> Make it Matter!<br />
January 16, 2014.
<strong>Howard</strong> S. <strong>Billings</strong><br />
JANUARY 2014 Exam Schedule<br />
LEVEL TIME<br />
TUESDAY<br />
JANUARY 21<br />
WEDNESDAY<br />
JANUARY 22<br />
THURSDAY<br />
JANUARY 23<br />
FRIDAY<br />
JANUARY 24<br />
Secondary 1<br />
8:00 A.M.-<br />
10 A.M.<br />
English French Math<br />
Secondary 2 English Math French<br />
Secondary 3 Math-Sit Math Science/Pre Work skills<br />
Secondary 4 French Science Math<br />
French Contemporary World History<br />
Secondary 5 English Math-IB- 3hrs /<br />
Math (2hrs)<br />
10:00 A.M.-<br />
10:30AM<br />
RECESS RECESS RECESS RECESS<br />
Secondary 1<br />
Math - Sit History/Geography Science<br />
Secondary 2 History/Geography Science Math - Sit<br />
Secondary 3<br />
10:30A.M.-<br />
English French History<br />
12:30 P.M.<br />
Secondary 4 Math - Sit History English<br />
Secondary 5 Physics Math (IB)/Repeater History Math - Sit Chemistry/IB Science/Repeater<br />
Science<br />
1:00 P.M. Regular Buses depart<br />
(1:00)<br />
1:00 P.M.-<br />
2:20 P.M.<br />
Exam marking time<br />
Conflicts<br />
Special Needs Considerations<br />
Cancellations, Etc.<br />
Regular Buses depart<br />
(1:00)<br />
Exam marking time<br />
Conflicts<br />
Special Needs Considerations<br />
Cancellations, Etc.<br />
Regular Buses depart<br />
(1:00)<br />
Exam marking time<br />
Conflicts<br />
Special Needs Considerations<br />
Cancellations, Etc.<br />
Regular Buses depart<br />
(1:00)<br />
Exam marking time<br />
Conflicts<br />
Special Needs Considerations<br />
Cancellations, Etc.<br />
There are NO 2:30 BUSES and NO LATE BUSES<br />
<strong>Billings</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Update</strong> Make it Matter!<br />
January 16, 2014.
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