The last day to order yearbooks is fast approaching.  Don’t miss out!  The last day to order is Thursday, February 29th.

Social Justice 12 students would like to encourage McMath to celebrate Black History Month and will be sharing biographies of important African Canadians all February. 

Today we are recognizing one of our own: McMath grad, Camryn Rogers. She is an exceptional hammer throw track and field athlete, winning 5th place in the Olympics and a gold medal in the recent World Athletics Championships and Commonwealth games. Those who remember her at McMath also talk about her humble and kind nature.

Digital Detox Day – March 1:
Smartphones and computers have given us many good things. Constant connection to the internet means that we have access to an immense amount of information, we can connect with people who are far away from us, and there are apps for everything that helps make our lives easier. However, this also comes with an array of negative consequences. We forget to connect with people in real life, we are always worried about making our lives look perfect on social media, and we sleep less. Technology can become a real addiction! Even 24 hours away from our phones can have many benefits, your stress will reduce, there are physical benefits with Tech-Neck pain and sore eyes.  Most importantly it will improve your mental health.

On Friday, March 1, we are asking everyone to keep their phones at home or turn them off and keep them in your locker or backpack.  Let’s be present with the people around you and enjoy our Digital Detox Day on March 1. 
 
Do you love laughing outside with your friends?  Would you like to spend more time in nature, canoeing, rock climbing, and hiking?  Think about joining 
McMath's Strathcona Park trip this May.  Learn more at our informational meeting at lunch on Wednesday, February 28th in room C212.  See Ms. Phillpotts for more information.  This trip is suitable for all grades!

Congratulations to the McMath Senior Dance Team. They placed 1st in their first competition of the season at RC Palmer's 16th annual hip hop dance competition, Footloose this past Friday. Our McMath team has won 1st two years in a row now at this highly coveted competition!  We wish them the best of luck at this Friday's competition, Notorious, at McRoberts Secondary School! Big thank you to Mr. Garner for sponsoring and supporting the team behind the scenes. 

The Spring sport season is almost here.  All those interested in trying out for the following sports:  Grade 8 Boys Volleyball, Girls Soccer, and golf, 
please head down to the PE office and add your name to the sign-up sheets.  Try-outs will get going as soon as next week.

Attention Track and Field members, please return all track and field forms to the PE office ASAP! If you missed the meeting and need a package, there are extra's in the PE office.

There is a light running workout this Wednesday for any track athletes who want a head start on training. Meet coach Rachel at 3:30 pm at imperial Landing across from Steveston Starbucks ready to run. Practice is 1 hour.

Attention Junior Rugby Players:
Reminder to the Grade 8-10 rugby players that we have our next practices on Tuesday and Thursday this week.  Please pick up the four (4) forms from the office and drop them off once the forms are completed.  Please remind your parents to attend the Parent Meeting after practice tomorrow at 4:40 pm.
 
Attention Senior Boys Rugby Players, if you want to play rugby this year, please attend a meeting at lunch on Tuesday, February 27th, in Mr. Milholm’s room. Meeting will start at 12:55 pm and will take 5 minutes.

Sr. Boys hockey team members please come to an important meeting at lunch today in the North Gym to pick up team forms.
 
Attention all past and present Leadership students, interested in gaining more volunteer hours over Spring Break? Come to Mr. Hass’ room A105 to learn more about the annual Easter event at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

Student Voice Leaders, a gentle reminder that our next meeting is tomorrow, February 27th at lunch in Ms. Chen’s room.

A huge congratulations to the members of the McMath Ethics Bowl team, who achieved all-time-best results, placing second and fourth place in the province at the SFU Ethics Bowl this past Saturday.  McMath now goes to Winnipeg to represent BC at the Ethics Bowl National Championships in May! Congratulations on this historic win!