Today is Pink Shirt Day.  Celebrated annually, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students from Nova Scotia, David Shepherd and Travis Price, took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new Grade 10 student was harassed and threatened for wearing pink.  Each year, on Pink Shirt Day, we wear something pink to symbolize that we, as a society, will not tolerate bullying anywhere.  McMath will join the rest of B.C. and celebrate our PRIDE community where everyone belongs.

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.  Have you ever visited Deas Island in Delta?  You might not know that is named after John Sullivan Deas, a very successful cannery owner from the late 1800’s.  While no photograph of this businessman remains, his name will live on forever in BC.

Friday, March 1st is McMath’s Digital Detox Day.  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. 
 
Grade 10, 11 and 12 students the deadline to apply to the Youth Academy is tomorrow, Thursday, February 29th at 4:00 pm.  The application is available through your counsellor or Career Advisor and is also posted on the SD38 Career Programs website.  Don’t miss this opportunity! 

Learn more about McMath's Strathcona Park trip at an informational meeting at lunch today in room C212.  See Ms. Phillpotts for more information.  This trip is suitable for all grades!

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.

Attention to anyone interested in playing for the McMath Girls Soccer team.  Tryouts will begin next week on Tuesday and Thursday, 3:15 pm at Hugh Boyd Secondary turf.

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 today 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.

Junior Rugby Players: Practice coming up, Tuesday March 5th, Wednesday March 6th and Thursday March 7th.  Please get your completed forms into the office.  Remind your parents that we have a Parent Meeting after practice on Tuesday March 5th.

Hey Wildcats!  Badminton Team tryouts will happen next week, March 4th and 5th, after school from 3:00 – 4:30 pm.  Scan the QR Code at Ms. Xiao’s room, B127/12131, to sign up for tryouts.  See you there! 

Hey Wildcats!  Want to show off your leadership skills and win $100?  Participate in Business Club’s Start Up Challenge today!  With funding from business club, teams will get to run their own fundraising event.  The team that makes the most profit will win $100!  Visit our Instagram @mcmathbusinessclub for more information and sign up.