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Friday, December 1st, 2023

The 2022-2023 Yearbooks are still available to those who were absent yesterday. All students who paid their 2022-2023 registration fee can pick up at the back of the cafeteria TODAY during both lunches. First period Co-op, Spare and Online students can go to the Library any time throughout the day to pick up.   

Today is the day!  The long-anticipated Teacher vs Student Dodgeball Match will be happening during both lunches today.  Remember that this a cash only event and the entrance fee is $2.  Can Mr. DaCosta duck and dive?  Can Mr. O’Brien outrun a whizzing dodgeball?  All of these questions and more will be answered today if you attend this thrilling match!  Your $2 cash fee must be paid at the gym entrance before you are admitted.  This is a must-see event!

Attention all Jr. Boys basketball practice….there is no practice after school today.  Next game is against SJC on Monday at 4pm.  You have to wear your blue jerseys on Monday. 

Attention Vocal Ensemble - a reminder of our caroling this Saturday to support the "911 Holiday Toy Drive". If anyone has a new toy that they want to bring to support that would be great! They are trying to fill an ambulance, police cruiser and firetruck! Meet at 14 Garnet St. at the Cainsville Community Center for 1pm. Please dress warm as we MAY be singing outside.

Attention 2024 Graduates!  If you want to participate in the graduation ceremony in June, you need to register for graduation on the Grade 12 D2L page.  The deadline for registration and grad fee payment is Friday, December 8th.   Register today!

There is a signup sheet and permission forms by the Male Phys Ed Office for all students interested in trying out for the School Badminton Team. 

A new shipment of spirit wear has arrived! We now have orders up to 739. Come by the student council office on your lunch to pick up your order!

Attention MUSIC students involved in Concert Band and Vocal Ensemble - a reminder to get your permission forms TODAY for the elementary school tours for next Friday, December 8th. You must also have purchased a $10 music t-shirt to wear on that tour. See Mr. Glowala or Mrs. Ratelband for more information.

As you may have noticed, there is a Christmas tree on the second floor in front of the chapel. This tree is called the Pennies from Heaven Tree. Please consider making a trip up to the second floor and selecting a tag off the tree with the store name and price that you wish to purchase. Buy the gift card according to what the chosen tag states and then bring the tag and purchased gift card to the office. These gift cards will help support our families in the Pennies from Heaven Campaign. Thank you!

The Community Skate Exchange returns this winter. Donate, exchange or pick-up a free pair of gently-used ice skates each Wednesday from December 6 to December 13, 2023 and January 10 to February 14, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Harmony Square main office. Community members in need of ice skates, or looking to exchange their old ones for a new size, are encouraged to attend.

The Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is organizing a Youth Cultural Camp for Métis youth (grade 10 to 12) to participate in cultural activities in-person.  The camp will celebrate Métis history as well as traditional and contemporary way of life and culture.  Please see the Guidance D2L page for more information.

Today’s special in the cafeteria will be a Cheeseburger with Fries topped with onions, tomatoes, or dill pickles for $6.75.  Add a jet juice for $1.05 or a small water for 75 cents.  Onion rings available today for $4.00 and popcorn chicken for $5.25.  Have an awesome day Lions.