New Acting Vice-Principal for Salmo Family of Schools. As many are likely aware, Sacha Kalabis, Vice-Principal of the Salmo Family of Schools, will be starting a new position as acting Principal of Wildflower School. This position will begin on January 8th, 2017. Please look for a final message from Sacha Kalabis to the Salmo Community this week. We are pleased to let you all know that Chris Mieske has accepted the acting Vice-Principal position within the Salmo Family of Schools effective January 8 through to the end of June. Chris draws on a breadth of teaching experience obtained while living in the Kootenay's, Alberta, and internationally. Most recently, he has made a positive impact as a teacher, case manager, and coach at Salmo Secondary School. Enjoy the last week of school before the holiday season!

Well the count down is on. Seven days until the winter holiday season. Everyone can feel the energy in the air in anticipation of a restful break, skiing, moments by the fire, and quality time spent with friends and family. To bring in the holiday the Grad class of 2018 and the grade 7/8 student' have organized a fantastic Spirit Week of activities Dec. 18th - 21st, 2017. Get dressed up, join in the activities, and get in the festive spirit before the holiday season. See attached poster for details.

Salmo Secondary Remembrance Day Ceremony Date: Nov. 9th, 2017 Time: 10:30 -11:30 am Please join the Salmo Secondary students and staff for our annual Remembrance Day Ceremony to honor the courage and devotion of brave men and women who lost their lives in the First World War. It is also a time that we give thanks to those that returned, and recognize those who have since lost their lives in further conflicts around the world.

Orange Shirt Day, September 29th, 2017: Every Child Matters The 2017 Orange Shirt Day falls on a Saturday. On September 29th (Friday) the Salmo Secondary staff and students will be showing their support for orange shirt day by wearing orange and learning about the history of residential schools. The aim of the day is to highlight the importance of creating a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environment for all students at the school. On September 30, 2017, join hundreds of others across Canada and wear an orange shirt to honour and bring awareness to the experiences of residential school students. Orange Shirt day began in British Columbia in 2013 when a residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad, shared her story of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day at a residential school. Since then, Orange Shirt Day has become an opportunity for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation, anti-bullying, and anti-racism conversation and action.

Salmo Ski Hill Announcement Salmo Ski Hill is accepting resumes for liftees, rental shop, ski and snowboard instructors. Minimum age requirment is 16 years old Please mail resumes to Box 204 Salmo V0G1Z0 or email info@skisalmo.com Returning staff are required to reapply Deadline for resumes is October 25, 2017

Bus Schedules. Looks like the links to the most current bus routes are now up and running. Please see links below. http://operations.sd8.bc.ca and the bus route information is on the district home page as well at http://www.sd8.bc.ca. .

Bus Schedules Salmo Elementary & Secondary It has come to our attention that the link on the district 8 site for the bus schedules is not working currently. Please find attached the most recent bus schedules. We are hoping this is the most up to date version we have on our school files. The link on the district site should be up dated shortly. To be on the safe side please arrive earlier than the bus pick-up time noted below.

GRADE 7-8 ORIENTATION – AUGUST 29th, 2017 from 09:00-12:00 pm Hello Salmo Community and students. Hope everyone is having a fantastic summer holidays. Just a quick announcement that the next years Grade 7/8 Orientation is scheduled for August 29th, 2017 (TUESDAY) from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm at Salmo Secondary School. The orientation is open to all grade 7/8 students who would like to front end load some of the first week logistics so as to ease the transition time. Parents are welcome to attend, but it is not necessary. However, if parents could ensure they complete the student information verification form along with the electronic user’s agreement when they are in the school it would be much appreciated. Please find below a google drive link for more information and an outline for the morning orientation. The orientation will provide a time for parents/students to ask any questions and to run the new grade 7's & 8’s through the timetable, locker sign-out, school routines, class supplies etc... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rzas68rfUbTG4UoYIc48pA0V7SpxBh8EZx6aT1uOjo4/edit?usp=sharing CHAMPION LAKES SPORTS DAY: September 13th (WEDNESDAY) - more details to follow, including permission forms.

Happy Summer everyone! Our Junior Languages class has entered a contest to win iPads for the languages program at Salmo Secondary School (initiative led by Ms. Berk). The winner of the contest is based solely on votes. Please share this post WIDELY and CAST your vote to show support. Here is the link: http://contests.duolingo.com/entry/aa191edb You can read more about the contest at the above link. The contest closes in September. Tanks on behalf of the SSS Staff.

SSS AWARDS DAY 2017 When: Thursday at 9:15 am-10:30 am Where: SSS Gym On Thursday, January 29th, 2017 SSS will be hosting its annual Awards Day Ceremony. Parents and community members welcome. The itinerary will be as follows: 08:30-09:15 am - casual foyer breakfast and mingle 09:15-11:00 am - Awards day 11:00 - 11:50 am - final clean-up, report card distribution. 11:50 am - buses depart 11:51 on ward - summer vacation

Salmo Secondary School Drama Presents Kenneth R. Preuss’s Comedy WISHFUL THINKING A high school English class studying “The Monkey’s Paw” find their own wishes coming true when they wish upon their substitute teacher’s lucky rabbit’s foot keychain. Magic? Or just coincidence? Watch and decide for yourself! WHEN? EVENING: MONDAY, JUNE 26, 7 PM [COMMUNITY WELCOME!] WHERE? COMMONS AREA, SALMO SECONDARY SCHOOL Admission BY DONATION (for drama festival participation) Enjoy a good laugh!

Our SSS Fitness For Life class had a wonderful hike on the new lookout trail that the Salmo Valley Trail Society will be opening up to the public on Canada Day, July 1st! Join in the 5 km FUN RUN! http://salmovalleytrailsociety.org/