John Barsby Community Secondary School 2019/2020

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL        GRADE 9-12  10:15- 11:30

Students will find their Block A / Homeroom class from lists posted in the main foyer and in Chandler Hall at 10:15

Block A / Homeroom: 10:30 am

• Attendance, lockers, review the block rotation and new bell schedule, timetable sheets.
• Receive demographic, student schedules, student fee forms and handbooks
• Students must have their original timetable to make course changes with a counselor.

Upon dismissal at 11:30 we ask Gr 9-12 students to leave the school grounds so our new grade 8 students are able to explore their new school in a quiet environment.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL    GRADE 8  12:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.                  Grade 8 students are to meet in the gym

• Welcome from Principal and Vice Principals

• Students will be divided into their block A homeroom class
• Students will then be escorted to their homerooms – block A class by

their block A teachers

12:35 – 1:25 p.m.                    Homeroom for all grade 8’s

1:30 – 1:50 p.m.                      Block B: (course outline, equipment lists and expectations covered)

1:55 – 2:15 p.m.                      Block C:  as above

2:20 – 2:40 p.m.                      Block D:  as above

The Barsby Main Office will be open from 8-2:30 weekdays until  July 12, and will re-open on August 19 with the same hours.

Final report cards and student timetables for next year are available on your MyEd parent or student portal.

Today is the Last Day of School John Barsby!

 Congratulations to all Grade 12 Graduates…Good Luck and All the Best!

And to ALL John Barsby Students
Please ensure that your lockers are completely empty and locks are off before you leave school today.

 Grade 12 Students Please note the following Exam Schedule and Dates:

Friday June 21^st
Numeracy Assessment (current Math 11 students) – please see school website for details

Monday June 24^th
English 12 Provincial Exam – please see school website for details
Grad gown distribution and class photo 12:00 pm

Tuesday June 25^th
Grade 12 Commencement Rehearsal – 3pm at the Port Theater (please note time change)

Wednesday June 26^th
Communications 12 Provincial Exam – please see school website for details

Thursday June 27^th
Grade 12 Commencement – 10 am at the Port Theater

Graduates…Please confirm your address in the office so you receive your transcripts in August.  Also free bus rides for any two days in June. Please stop by the office to pick up your PASS.

Dry Grad this Friday Night!!
If you’d like to participate in Dry Grad and you still haven’t paid…you may purchase tickets at the door on Friday night…the cost is $65 cash and you will have to bring ID and a signed waiver with you

All Grade 9 Students
All Grade 9 students the year is ending and many of you have not yet completed your Career Education 9 course work. There are only six assignment to complete.  If you do not complete them Today, you will be required to attend school Friday, June 21 and Monday June 24  to complete them.  For any questions regarding this please find Ms. Moslin in room 115 at lunch or page her to the office if she is not there.

 Pizza Pizza Pizza!
Pizza will be for sale at lunch by the Gym for $2 per slice.

 Yearbooks are In!
To all students who purchased a Yearbook…They are available for pick up from the Main Office before school, at lunch and after school… NOT during or between classes.  

Elementary Schools are in session until June 27^th
The elementary schools will be in class until next Thursday, June 27^th.  Please do not visit elementary schools during the school day while elementary schools are still in class or on recess break. Please note you will be sent away from the elementary schools if you show up unannounced during the school day.  Pick up and drop off, before and after school, is not an issue.  Thank you

 Bus Students
Attention bus students….if you will be taking the school bus next school year, you will need to re-register as soon as possible. Registration can be done through the School District 68 website.

Have a Great and Safe Summer Everyone!

School starts again in the Fall on September 3^rd to all Returning Students!

Friday June 21^st
Numeracy Assessment (current Math 11 students) – please see school website for details

Monday June 24^th
English 12 Provincial Exam – please see school website for details
Grad gown distribution and class photo 12:00 pm

Tuesday June 25^th
Grade 12 Commencement Rehearsal – 3pm at the Port Theater (please note time change)

Wednesday June 26^th
Communications 12 Provincial Exam – please see school website for details

Thursday June 27^th
Grade 12 Commencement – 10 am at the Port Theater

Dry Grad this Friday Night!!

This afternoon is the deadline to purchase Dry Grad tickets from the Main Office. If you’d like to participate in Dry Grad and you still haven’t paid after today…you may purchase tickets at the door on Friday night…the cost is $65 cash and you will have to bring ID and a signed waiver with you

Also…Graduates…Please confirm your address in the office so you receive your transcripts in August.  Also free bus rides for any two days in June. Please stop by the office to pick up your PASS.

All Grade 9 Students
All Grade 9 students the year is ending and many of you have not yet completed your Career Education 9 course work. There are only six assignment to complete.  If you do not complete them before Thursday June 20, you will be required to attend school Friday, June 21 and Monday June 24  to complete them.  For any questions regarding this please find Ms. Moslin in room 115 at lunch or page her to the office if she is not there.

 Pizza Pizza Pizza!
Pizza will be for sale at lunch by the Gym for $2 per slice. The pizza sale today is for next year’s badminton team.

Yearbooks are In!
To all students who purchased a Yearbook…They are available for pick up from the Main Office before school, at lunch and after school… NOT during or between classes.

 Food Safe Certification
Food Safe Certification is being offered at John Barsby on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  Cost is $45.00. Food Safe Certification is required for employment in a restaurant. Please come to the Main office to register ASAP.

 Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C & AED This First Aid course is being offered here at John Barsby on Wednesday, June 26 …Student Cost is $80. Please register with the front office ASAP.

Elementary Schools are in session until June 27^th
The elementary schools will be in class until next Thursday, June 27^th.  Please do not visit elementary schools during the school day while elementary schools are still in class or on recess break. Please note you will be sent away from the elementary schools if you show up unannounced during the school day.  Pick up and drop off, before and after school, is not an issue.  Thank you

 Bus Students
Attention bus students….if you will be taking the school bus next school year, you will need to re-register as soon as possible. Registration can be done through the School District 68 website.

And to ALL John Barsby Students
Please ensure that your lockers are completely empty and locks are off before you leave school tomorrow

Award Recipients…Please come to the office to pick up your Award

Grade 12 Students Please note the following Exam Schedule and Dates:

Friday June 21^st
Numeracy Assessment (current Math 11 students) – please see school website for details

Monday June 24^th
English 12 Provincial Exam – please see school website for details
Grad gown distribution and class photo 12:00 pm

Tuesday June 25^th
Grade 12 Commencement Rehearsal – 3pm at the Port Theater (please note time change)

Wednesday June 26^th
Communications 12 Provincial Exam – please see school website for details

Thursday June 27^th
Grade 12 Commencement – 10 am at the Port Theater

All Grade 9 Students

All Grade 9 students the year is ending and many of you have not yet completed your Career Education 9 course work. There are only six assignment to complete.  If you do not complete them before Thursday June 20, you will be required to attend school Friday, June 21 and Monday June 24  to complete them.  For any questions regarding this please find Ms. Moslin in room 115 at lunch or page her to the office if she is not there.

 Pizza Pizza Pizza!

Pizza will be for sale at lunch by the Gym for $2 per slice. Pizza sales today is for the next years Junior girls volleyball team
John Barsby Grade 12 Graduates

Please pick up a GRAD Information Newsletter, Barsby Commencement Write-Up and Nanaimo Dry Grad Society 2019 Consent and Waiver Form in the Office if you have not done so already. Grad Tickets for Graduation at Port Theatre on June 27^th are available to Graduating students in the office at Lunch.

Also…Graduates…Please confirm your address in the office so you receive your transcripts in August.  Also free bus rides for any two days in June. Please stop by the office to pick up your PASS.

 Yearbooks are In!

To all students who purchased a Yearbook…They are available for pick up from the Main Office before school, at lunch and after school… NOT during or between classes.

 Food Safe Certification

Food Safe Certification is being offered at John Barsby on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  Cost is $45.00. Food Safe Certification is required for employment in a restaurant. Please come to the Main office to register ASAP.

 Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C & AED This First Aid course is being offered here at John Barsby on Wednesday, June 26 …Student Cost is $80. Please register with the front office ASAP.

Bus Students
Attention bus students….if you will be taking the school bus next school year, you will need to re-register as soon as possible. Registration can be done through the School District 68 website.

Study Hall
Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with all subjects is available…and snacks are available too.

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Message to All Student Grades 8-11

Next years schedules are now posted to your MyEd account. Please log on to your MyEd account to view your schedule. If you have any problems logging on to your MyEd account please see Ms. Rispin in the office.

 All Grade 9 Students

All Grade 9 students the year is ending and many of you have not yet completed your Career Education 9 course work. There are only six assignment to complete.  If you do not complete them before Thursday June 20, you will be required to attend school Friday, June 21 and Monday June 24  to complete them.  For any questions regarding this please find Ms. Moslin in room 115 at lunch or page her to the office if she is not there.

 John Barsby Awards Ceremony

Congratulations to all Students who were Award recipients yesterday during our Awards ceremony yesterday! Thank you also to all student volunteers who helped Usher the event. Much appreciated by all!

Pizza Pizza Pizza!

Pizza will be for sale at lunch by the Gym for $2 per slice.

Football Jamboree

Please come out to support our Senior Varsity Football team today at NDSS. Kick off time today is at 1:40. GO DAWGS!

Barsby Spirit

Show your Barsby Spirit this week for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Starbuck’s, Tim Horton’s or Country Grocer. Post a picture on Instagram with the hash tag #BarsbySpirit to enter the draw or Direct message photo to the Barsby events page. Hope to see your Spirit!!

 Leadership Students

Leadership Students are selling Freezies and FudgeCycles this Thursday and Friday at lunch in front of Chandler Hall.  Bring in your change to have a Cool treat!

 John Barsby Grade 12 Graduates

Please pick up a GRAD Information Newsletter, Barsby Commencement Write-Up and Nanaimo Dry Grad Society 2019 Consent and Waiver Form in the Office if you have not done so already. Grad Tickets for Graduation at Port Theatre on June 27^th are available to Graduating students in the office at Lunch.

Also…Graduates…Please confirm your address in the office so you receive your transcripts in August.  Also free bus rides for any two days in June. Please stop by the office to pick up your PASS.

 John Barsby Yearbooks are In!

To all students who purchased a Yearbook…They are available for pick up from the Main Office before school, at lunch and after school… NOT during or between classes.

 Food Safe Certification

Food Safe Certification is being offered at John Barsby on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 8:30 – 4:00.  Cost is $45.00. Food Safe Certification is required for employment in a restaurant. Please come to the Main office to register by June 19th.

 Emergency First Aid

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C & AED This First Aid course is being offered here at John Barsby on Wednesday, June 26 from 8:30-4:30…Student Cost is $80. Please register with the front office by June 19^th.

Bus Students

Attention bus students….if you will be taking the school bus next school year, you will need to re-register as soon as possible. Registration can be done through the School District 68 website.

Study Hall

Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with all subjects is available…and snacks are available too.

Message to All Student Grades 8-11

Next years schedules are now posted to your MyEd account. Please log on to your MyEd account to view your schedule. If you have any problems logging on to your MyEd account please see Ms. Rispin in the office.

 John Barsby Awards Ceremony

Congratulations to all Students who were Award recipients yesterday during our Awards ceremony yesterday! Thank you also to all student volunteers who helped Usher the event. Much appreciated by all!

Pizza Pizza Pizza!

Pizza will be for sale at lunch by the Gym for $2 per slice.

Football Jamboree

Please come out to support our Senior Varsity Football team tomorrow afternoon at NDSS. Kick off time today is at 1:40. GO DAWGS!

Barsby Spirit

Show your Barsby Spirit this week for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Starbuck’s, Tim Horton’s or Country Grocer. Post a picture on Instagram with the hash tag #BarsbySpirit to enter the draw or Direct message photo to the Barsby events page. Hope to see your Spirit!!

 Leadership Students

Leadership Students are selling Freezies and FudgeCycles this Thursday and Friday at lunch in front of Chandler Hall.  Bring in your change to have a Cool treat!

 John Barsby Grade 12 Graduates

Please pick up a GRAD Information Newsletter, Barsby Commencement Write-Up and Nanaimo Dry Grad Society 2019 Consent and Waiver Form in the Office if you have not done so already. Grad Tickets for Graduation at Port Theatre on June 27^th are available to Graduating students in the office at Lunch.

Also…Graduates…Please confirm your address in the office so you receive your transcripts in August.  Also free bus rides for any two days in June. Please stop by the office to pick up your PASS.

 John Barsby Yearbooks are In!

To all students who purchased a Yearbook…They are available for pick up from the Main Office before school, at lunch and after school… NOT during or between classes.

 Food Safe Certification

Food Safe Certification is being offered at John Barsby on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 8:30 – 4:00.  Cost is $45.00. Food Safe Certification is required for employment in a restaurant. Please come to the Main office to register by June 19th.

 Emergency First Aid

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C & AED This First Aid course is being offered here at John Barsby on Wednesday, June 26 from 8:30-4:30…Student Cost is $80. Please register with the front office by June 19^th.

Bus Students

Attention bus students….if you will be taking the school bus next school year, you will need to re-register as soon as possible. Registration can be done through the School District 68 website.

Study Hall

Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with all subjects is available…and snacks are available too.

Honours Night
Congratulations to all students who were presented with awards last night at the Port Theatre!

Cafeteria Closure & Pizza Pizza Pizza
The Cafeteria is now closed for the rest of the school year. Pizza will be for sale at lunch by the gym for $2 per slice.

 Junior and Senior Barsby Football
All Junior Varsity football players need to meet in the Dawg House today at 12:41 PM sharp for today’s Jamboree at NDSS. Kick off time today is 2:30  pm and Friday at 1:40.

Barsby Spirit
Show your Barsby Spirit this week for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Starbuck’s, Tim Horton’s or Country Grocer. Post a picture on Instagram with the hash tag #BarsbySpirit to enter the draw or Direct message photo to the Barsby events page. Hope to see your Spirit!!

Leadership Students
Leadership Students are selling Freezies and FudgeCycles this Thursday and Friday at lunch in front of Chandler Hall.  Bring in your change to have a Cool treat!

 John Barsby Grade 12 Graduates
Please pick up a GRAD Information Newsletter, Barsby Commencement Write-Up and Nanaimo Dry Grad Society 2019 Consent and Waiver Form in the Office if you have not done so already. Grad Tickets for Graduation at Port Theatre on June 27^th are available to Graduating students in the office at Lunch.

Grad 12 Graduates
NEED to check their address with the office so you receive your transcripts in August.  Also free bus rides for any two days in June. Please stop by the office to pick up your PASS.

Yearbooks are In!
Yearbooks are available for pick up from the Art Room 417 at lunch and after school. NOT during or between classes.

Food Safe Certification
Food Safe Certification is being offered at John Barsby on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 8:30 – 4:00.  Cost is $45.00. Food Safe Certification is required for employment in a restaurant. Please come to the Main office to register by June 19th.

Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C & AED This First Aid course is being offered here at John Barsby on Wednesday, June 26 from 8:30-4:30…Student Cost is $80. Please register with the front office by June 19^th.

Bus Students
Attention bus students….if you will be taking the school bus next school year, you will need to re-register as soon as possible. Registration can be done through the School District 68 website.

Study Hall
Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with all subjects is available…and snacks are available too.

Poutine Day & Cafeteria Closure
Today is the last day for Cafeteria sales for the school year! In Barsby tradition Wraps & Poutine will be for sale at lunch for $2 & $3…Starting tomorrow Pizza will be for sale at lunch by the gym for $2 per slice.

Barsby Spirit
Show your Barsby Spirit this week for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Starbuck’s, Tim Horton’s or Country Grocer. Post a picture on Instagram with the hash tag #BarsbySpirit to enter the draw or Direct message photo to the Barsby events page. Hope to see your Spirit!!

Leadership Students
Leadership Students are selling Freezies and FudgeCycles this Thursday and Friday at lunch in front of Chandler Hall.  Bring in your change to have a Cool treat!

 Junior & Senior Football Jamboree
This Wednesday and Friday the Junior and Senior Boys Football team will be participating in the Football Jamboree at NDSS.  Start time on Wednesday is 4 pm and Friday at 3.

John Barsby Grade 12 Graduates

Please pick up a GRAD Information Newsletter, Barsby Commencement Write-Up and Nanaimo Dry Grad Society 2019 Consent and Waiver Form in the Office if you have not done so already. Grad Tickets for Graduation at Port Theatre on June 27^th are available to Graduating students in the office at Lunch.

Grad 12 Graduates NEED to check their address with Tara in the office so you receive your transcripts in August.  Also free bus rides for any two days in June. Please stop by the office to pick up your PASS.

 Yearbooks are In!
Yearbooks are available for pick up from the Art Room 417 starting today at lunch and after school. NOT during or between classes.

Food Safe Certification
Food Safe Certification is being offered at John Barsby on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 8:30 – 4:00.  Cost is $45.00. Food Safe Certification is required for employment in a restaurant. Please come to the Main office to register by June 19th.

Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C & AED This First Aid course is being offered here at John Barsby on Wednesday, June 26 from 8:30-4:30…Student Cost is $80. Please register with the front office by June 19^th.

Bus Students
Attention bus students….if you will be taking the school bus next school year, you will need to re-register as soon as possible. Registration can be done through the School District 68 website.

Study Hall
Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with all subjects is available…and snacks are available too.

John Barsby Grade 12 Graduates
Please pick up a GRAD Information Newsletter, Barsby Commencement Write-Up and Nanaimo Dry Grad Society 2019 Consent and Waiver Form in the Office if you have not done so already. Grad Tickets for Graduation at Port Theatre on June 27^th are available to Graduating students in the office at Lunch.

Grad 12 Graduates NEED to check their address with Tara in the office so you receive your transcripts in August.  Also free bus rides for any two days in June. Please stop by the office to pick up your PASS.

Yearbooks are In!

Yearbooks are available for pick up from the Art Room 417 starting today at lunch and after school. NOT during or between classes.

 Food Safe Certification
Food Safe Certification is being offered at John Barsby on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 8:30 – 4:00.  Cost is $45.00. Food Safe Certification is required for employment in a restaurant. Please come to the Main office to register by June 19.

Emergency First Aid
Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C & AED This First Aid course is being offered here at John Barsby on Wednesday, June 26 from 8:30-4:30…Student Cost is $80. Please register with the front office by June 19^th.

Bus Students
Attention bus students….if you will be taking the school bus next school year, you will need to re-register as soon as possible. Registration can be done through the School District 68 website.

Study Hall
Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with all subjects is available…and snacks are available too.

John Barsby’s QSA
John Barsby’s Queer Strait Alliance (QSA) continues today. Join us at lunch in Room 111. QSA is a safe and inclusive place for queer youth and their allies to be themselves. Everyone is welcome and QSA will continue on Mondays at lunch in Room 111.

Barsby Leadership
Today, at lunch, the Barsby Leadership team will be a meeting in Room 236. Everyone is welcome to attend and help to make Barsby a better place. See you there!