John Barsby Football Practice #2 is today 2:11-4:01 PM.  The Dawghouse will be open immediately after the final bell.

The Grads of 2018 are coming back! Monday at 2 in the Library…Come meet past grads and ask them questions about life after Barsby.

Grade 12 students who are interested in a career as a Health Care Assistant, or to start education to get them a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse can speak to Haley in counselling about a great opportunity for students to get education as a health care assistant fully paid for while getting work experience after graduating from high school.

Will you be 16 years old by September 2020? Have you ever dreamed of living in another country? Being fluent in another language? If so, the Rotary Club is holding a student/parent information meeting on their International Youth Exchange program on Thursday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. at Oliver Woods Community Centre. For more information, please see the posters located outside the Main Office or in the Counselling Office.

Attention all Students interested in Robotics…There is a District Robotics Competition this afternoon here at John Barsby in Chandler Hall from 2:30-4:30. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Mathematicians & Puzzlers New and Improved Math Club! Meets today at 2 in Room 117. It’s hip to be square (or a regular quadrilateral).

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!

Badminton Practice is cancelled this week because of the Aboriginal Graduation on Thursday night. See everyone next week.

Any Grade 12 students interested in a career as a Health Care Assistant, or to start education to get them a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse can speak to Haley in counselling about a great opportunity for students to get education as a health care assistant fully paid for while getting work experience after graduating from high school.

Will you be 16 years old by September 2020? Have you ever dreamed of living in another country? Being fluent in another language? If so, the Rotary Club is holding a student/parent information meeting on their International Youth Exchange program on Thursday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. at Oliver Woods Community Centre. For more information, please see the posters located outside the Main Office or in the Counselling Office.

Attention all Students interested in Robotics…There is a District Robotics Competition tomorrow afternoon here at John Barsby in Chandler Hall from 2:30-4:30. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

This years AB ED Graduation is TONIGHT night here at John Barsby, doors open at 5pm

International Students

Any international students that would like to meet with Kelsey, please go to Chandler Hall at lunch today.

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!

All grade 12 students are required to complete a commencement write up. This write up will be read out while our grade 12 students cross the stage.

Please use the following link to complete the write up – https://forms.gle/VVe3FxZ1TRNMFvG7A

This write up is due by June 14th at 2:00pm.

John Barsby Football Spring Practices begin TODAY. Dawghouse is open right after school.  All players should be on the practice field before 3:11 PM Practice ends at 5:01 PM Uniform: Helmet, shorts, T-Shirt, Cleats Bring your own water bottle…

Attention Grade 12’s…Interested in applying for a Barsby PAC Scholarship…The John Barsby parent group (PAC) is accepting applications for their PAC Scholarships…Applications are due TODAY in the Main Office. Good Luck!

Any Grade 12 students interested in a career as a Health Care Assistant, or to start education to get them a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse can speak to Haley in counselling about a great opportunity for students to get education as a health care assistant fully paid for while getting work experience after graduating from high school.

“If you will be in Grade 11 or 12 next year and are interested in the trades, you might be interested in applying to the Introduction to Trades program. This program is for one semester in students’ Grade 11 or 12 year. No previous experience in the trades is necessary and you get your academic classes while gaining skills in the trades like carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Applying does not guarantee that you are accepted and there is no online application. If you are interested in applying for the Introduction to Trades program for next year, please see your John Barsby Counsellor.”

Will you be 16 years old by September 2020? Have you ever dreamed of living in another country? Being fluent in another language? If so, the Rotary Club is holding a student/parent information meeting on their International Youth Exchange program on Thursday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. at Oliver Woods Community Centre. For more information, please see the posters located outside the Main Office or in the Counselling Office.

Attention all Students interested in Robotics…There is a District Robotics Competition this Friday here at John Barsby in Chandler Hall from 2:30-4:30. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

Hey John Barsby!  TODAY is the LAST DAY TO ORDER any Just a reminder that today is the LAST DAY TO ORDER any John Barsby t-shirts, sweatshirts or hats. Please bring your cash or cheque to the table outside Chandler Hall today at lunch. All orders will be delivered three weeks from today.

Open Gym is cancelled for tonight but will be back next Wednesday, May 29.

This years AB ED Graduation is Tomorrow night  here at John Barsby…tickets are available for extra guests in the office for $10 a ticket up to a maximum of 4/student. Please come to the office to purchase your tickets.

And on more thing…Anyone who was given a permission slip for this Friday’s Grade 8 Field Trip to Tillicum Lelum please have them signed by your parent or guardian and return them to the office ASAP.

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!

Job Description Helper

Numeracy Assessment – today is the LAST day to register for the numeracy assessment – you need this for graduation. Register with Tara in the office today!

John Barsby Football…Attention all grade 8’s who have signed up for football need to go to the Dawghouse at 2:10 sharp today for equipment and locker issue.

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.  Everyone is welcome and QSA will continue on Mondays at lunch. Please note the location change for QSA…meetings will now be in Room 111 from now on.

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!

Hey John Barsby! We will be taking orders for Barsby hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, long sleeve tees and trucker hats at lunch from Tuesday, May 14^th until Wednesday, May 22^nd. To place your order bring cash or a cheque to the table outside Chandler Hall at lunch. All orders will be delivered before the end of the school year.

Transitioning Youth Fair

Are you a teen or young adult with a diverse ability who is searching for a career or adult support services? Come explore the community resource providers who will be there to answer any questions on Wednesday, May 15 at Wellington Secondary from 4:30 – 7:30pm.

The John Barsby Tour Band will be performing at the MGM Restaurant on Wed May 15, at 6:00 pm. Please come to support this very talented group of young musicians. The show starts at 6:00 pm – call the MGM Restaurant to book a table .

This years AB ED Graduation is on May 23^rd  here at John Barsby…tickets are available for extra guests in the office for $10 a ticket up to a maximum of 4/student. Please come to the office to purchase your tickets.

Study Hall

Come to study hall today after school in room 234 if you’d like extra help.

Numeracy Assessment Rewrites

Any student who has already written the numeracy assessment exam and would like to rewrite…please register with Tara in the office to reserve your seat no later than May 14^th.

Transitioning Youth Fair

Are you a teen or young adult with a diverse ability who is searching for a career or adult support services? Come explore the community resource providers who will be there to answer any questions on Wednesday, May 15 at Wellington Secondary from 4:30 – 7:30pm.

This years AB ED Graduation is on May 23^rd  here at John Barsby…If you’d like to purchase additional tickets they are available in the office for purchase at $10 a ticket up to a maximum of 4/student. Please come to the office to purchase your tickets.

Attention Grade 12 Grads – you have until tomorrow to complete and submit a grad gown order form if you haven’t already done so. Forms are available in the front office and the main office.

And just a reminder… this Friday is a ProD day so school will not be in session.

Study Hall

Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with any subject…and snacks 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. Please note the location change for QSA…meetings will now be in Room 111 from now on.

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!

 Numeracy Assessment Rewrites

Any student who has already written the numeracy assessment exam and would like to rewrite…please register with Tara in the office to reserve your seat no later than May 14^th.

Transitioning Youth Fair

Are you a teen or young adult with a diverse ability who is searching for a career or adult support services? Come explore the community resource providers who will be there to answer any questions on Wed., May 15 at Wellington Secondary from 4:30 – 7:30pm.

This years AB ED Graduation is on May 23^rd  here at John Barsby…Tickets are available in the office for purchase at $10 a ticket…up to a maximum of 4/student. Please come to the office to purchase your tickets.

Attention Grade 12 Grads – you have until Thursday, May 9 to complete and submit a grad gown order form if you haven’t already done so. If we do not receive an order form from you, we will estimate your size, therefore, we will not guarantee the fit. Forms are available in the front office and the main office.

Youth Week May 1-7

The City of Nanaimo Recreation is hosting a Youth Week from May 1-7. There will be several events…some free some not…such as Basketball, a Starlight Skate, Babysitter Training, Dodgeball and More being offered at various recreation locations in Nanaimo. Please check out the poster outside the office for further details…

Study Hall

Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with any subject…and snacks too.

AB ED Graduation Tickets are available in the office for purchase at $10 a ticket…up to a maximum of 4/student. The Ab Ed Graduation ceremonies are being held this year on May 23^rd here at Barbsy. Doors open at 5 pm. Please come to the office to purchase your tickets.

Attention Grade 12 Grads – you have until Thursday, May 9 to complete and submit a grad gown order form if you haven’t already done so. If we do not receive an order form from you, we will estimate your size, therefore, we will not guarantee the fit. Forms are available in the front office and the main office.

Also…Grade 12 Graduates…If you would like a John Barsby Graduation Tshirt please pick up your Grad T-shirt order form and return to the office by the end of the day TODAY!

And…Valedictorian Nomination Applications are due today.

Youth Week May 1-7

The City of Nanaimo Recreation is hosting a Youth Week from May 1-7. There will be several events…some free some not…such as Basketball, a Starlight Skate, Babysitter Training, Dodgeball and More being offered at various recreation locations in Nanaimo. Please check out the poster outside the office for further details…

Mathematicians & Puzzlers

New and Improved Math Club! Meets today at 2 in Room 117. It’s hip to be square (or a regular quadrilateral).

Cafe Closed today

The Cafeteria and Chandler Hall are both closed today.

Study Hall

Need help with your homework. Come to study hall – Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room 234. Help with any subject…and snacks too.