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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Parent Update: CUPE Strike Action – School Closures

Further to our message yesterday, and after extensive consideration, we are writing to inform parents that if a provincial agreement is not reached over the weekend, and CUPE (Canadian Union of Public Employees) staff begin their announced full withdrawal of service, schools will be closed to students on Monday, October 7, 2019.

We share your concern and disappointment with this possibility, and wanted to provide an update on our plans as soon as possible to allow parents to make alternative arrangements if needed.

Student safety is always our first priority. This decision has been made because we do not believe we can provide safe and secure learning environments for all students in the event of a full CUPE strike.

Our considerations include:

• supervision of students;
• medical supports and care for all students;
• safe operation of water and sanitation systems, including legislated water flushing;
• conditions of school buildings and classrooms, and
• overall safety and security.

We are pleased that negotiations have been reported to be continuing on Friday. We remain hopeful that a provincial agreement can be reached this weekend to avert disruption to our students and families.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and will provide confirmation to parents about school status for Monday as soon as we are able. This will likely be on Sunday evening, through:

• School Messenger
• Local news media
• Our website and social media platforms: kprschools.ca, @kprschools on Twitter, and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board on Facebook.

Sincerely,

Diane Lloyd                                                                          Jennifer Leclerc

Chairperson of the Board                                                    Director of Education

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2019

Could all student government members please meet in DBOS Room after announcements.  That’s room 236.

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Students interested in spending next year’s March Break in Greece and Italy are invited to attend an information night on Tuesday October 29^th at 6:00 pm.  That’s March 2021 in the fabulous countries of Italy and Greece.

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Can all Peer Helpers please attend seminars today in the library.  Again, there are Peer Helper Seminars today in the library.

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Thank you to the 6 people who volunteered to help score and line at Monday’s home boys volleyball games.  I am still looking for 4 more volunteers.  Please sign up using the google form posted on School Talk EDSBY or come and talk to Mrs. Northwood!

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Chocolate chocolates chocolates!!  Our annual fundraising campaign is here. Sign up with your period 1 teachers to sell worlds finest chocolates.  Sell a box and get entered into our daily draws.  Students with period 1 spares can order and sign out chocolates through the LLC with Ms. Wilson.

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Northumberland Stars JR A Hockey..Puck drops at 7:30 pm  every Friday at the Keeler Centre – starting Oct. 18^th.

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The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is excited to be able to offer three travel for credit courses in July 2020, as part of summer school. 

The first course, Civics and Careers, will be offered to students currently in Grade 9.   The second course, English, Grade 11, University Preparation, will be offered to students entering Grade 11.  The third course, French Immersion and Core French, also will be offered to students entering Grade 11.  

Parents and guardians are invited to attend one of the following information sessions in their region for more information.

Parents can RSVP to the meeting at: www.eftours.ca/creditinfo

For further information, please contact John Ford, KPR’s central Principal, Student Success, at 705-742-9773 or toll-free at 1-877-741-4577, ext. 3124

Announcements January 6^th, 2020             

• Fact: An episode of Peppa Pig was pulled from Australian television for teaching children not to fear spiders.
• No Shame: We will be kicking right back today at lunch! At our meeting today we will be looking into what we want to do in the coming weeks once again, and we will have some pizza to eat!~ This will all be happening in room 223 at lunch today.
• Welcome Back! This Thursday is the dance programs dance recital and there will be a buy-out to come see it during periods 3 & 4. Tickets will be $2.00 each and will be sold at the 4 corners at lunch and before period 1. Hope to see you there!
• Jazz Band ….. We will start rehearsals next Monday after school
• Euchre: Could the euchre finalists please comment on the Edsby post letting us know which day in the coming week you are available to play the final matches. Thank you

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JANUARY 7, 2020

• Could the euchre finalists please comment on the Edsby post telling which days in the coming week you are available to play the finals matches.
• The dance recital is this Thursday afternoon, get out of class and come support the dance students. Buy out tickets are $2.00 and are on sale at the 4 corners before period 1 and at lunch.
• A big reminder that tomorrow at Threads is our very delicious, but very late to arrive Turkey Dinner. It’s totally free and we’ve got all the fixins.  So come on down to Threads room 205 tomorrow and every Wednesday.

• Song: Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World

• Joke: I really want to buy one of those grocery checkout dividers, but the lady behind the counter keeps putting it back!

Announcements January 8^th, 2020             

• The Dance recital is this Thursday afternoon, get out of class and come support the dance students. Buy out tickets are $2.00 and are on sale at the 4 corners before period 1 and at lunch.
• Razzmajazz auditions will take place on Friday January 24^th and Monday January 27^th in the afternoon. Please see Mrs. Tonkin to get information and to sign up for an audition time.
• Welcome Back! This Thursday is the dance programs dance recital and there will be a buy-out to come see it during periods 3 & 4. Tickets will be $2.00 each and will be sold at the 4 corners at lunch and before period 1. Hope to see you there!
• Hey ENSS, a big reminder that tomorrow at threads is our very delicious but late to arrive Turkey Dinner! It’s totally free and we have got all the fixings! So come on down to threads, room 205 tomorrow and every Wednesday.
• The Euchre semi-finals are coming, we’ve waited a whole winter break for this, but they are finally arriving! Tomorrow at lunch, in the Library Learning Commons, the semi-finals will take place! After our 22 team season, 4 teams have risen to the top; each of them undefeated in their own divisions. After this, the winners will compete for the ultimate glory of being crowned the ENSS euchre champions, Get ready ENSS.
• Newsies: This is reminder that after school there is a rehearsal in the Dance studio @ 2:30.p.m.
• Match – O – Matics are coming to high school near you!!! Are you looking for the One? You know the One that’s the One? The perfect soulmate that complements you personality perfectly! The One that will complete your life forever with 100% satisfaction! Well the Match – O Matics will not do that at all… But why not give it a chance? All you have to do is complete an electronic survey, and you’ll be matched in no time. You will receive the results February 14^th, which in some parts of the world is called “Dia de San Valentin”. Don’t miss out on this once in a school year opportunity.

Announcements January 9^th, 2020             

• Joke: Why was the math book sad? Because it had so many problems! 
• Fact: Did you know that a group of Pugs is called a Grumble?
• Razzmajazz auditions will take place on Friday January 24^th and Monday January 27^th in the afternoon. Please see Mrs. Tonkin to get information and to sign up for an audition time.
• Today is the dance programs dance recital and there will be a buy-out to come see it during periods 3 & 4. Tickets are $2.00 each and will be sold at the 4 corners at lunch. Hope to see you there!
• Hey ENSS, a big reminder that today at threads is our very delicious but late to arrive Turkey Dinner! It’s totally free and we have got all the fixings! So come on down to threads, room 205 tomorrow and every Wednesday.
• A reminder to the Euchre semi-finalists…… You should be prompt at the beginning of lunch to get to the library and play your matches. Everyone is welcome to watch any of these matches.
• Match – O – Matics are coming to high school near you!!! Are you looking for the One? You know the One that’s the One? The perfect soulmate that complements you personality perfectly! The One that will complete your life forever with 100% satisfaction! Well the Match – O Matics will not do that at all… But why not give it a chance? All you have to do is complete an electronic survey, and you’ll be matched in no time. You will receive the results February 14^th, which in some parts of the world is called “Dia de San Valentin”. Don’t miss out on this once in a school year opportunity.
• Soup Club… Next Thursday @Lunch. Please come out and get a delicious bowl of soup in room 205 with only a donation of a non-perishable food item. Not only do you enjoy a bowl of soup, but we are helping our local food bank at this time when people need it the most. Come out and support this wonderful adventure started by our very own Max Tobey. You will be glad you did!

Announcements January 10^th, 2020               

• Fact: In 1967, the Nigerian Civil War grounded to a halt for two days because both sides wanted to watch Pele’ play in an exhibition soccer match.
• Razzmajazz auditions will take place on Friday January 24^th and Monday January 27^th in the afternoon. Please see Mrs. Tonkin to get information and to sign up for an audition time.
• Match – O – Matics are coming to high school near you!!! Are you looking for the One? You know the One that’s, the One? The perfect soulmate that complements your personality perfectly! The One that will complete your life forever with 100% satisfaction! Well the Match – O - Matics will not do that at all… But why not give it a chance? All you have to do is complete an electronic survey, and you’ll be matched in no time. You will receive the results February 14^th, which in some parts of the world is called “Dia de San Valentin”. Don’t miss out on this once in a school year opportunity.
• Soup Club… Next Thursday @Lunch. Please come out and get a delicious bowl of soup in room 205 with only a donation of a non-perishable food item. Not only will you enjoy a bowl of soup, but you are helping our local food bank at this time when people need it the most... The soup being served next week is a delicious Chicken Noodle…Yum! You will be glad you did!
• COCOA & CRAM: Calling all students at ENSS, but especially all the Grade 9”s! The Cocoa and Cram is coming Wednesday after school until 4:45 pm! Yes that means extra help from teachers coming into exams as well as important study strategies and tips. And don’t forget to bring your own mug to get some delicious Hot Chocolate! To get this means staying after school, but don’t worry, the late buses will be running but please check Edsby to see if your home is on the route. Otherwise, you will need a drive home. Also a reminder to all BAM leaders that they are expected to attend this event and like everyone else, bring a mug! The Bam leaders also need to prepare study tips slides for our presentation.

Announcements January 24^th, 2020               

• Fact: One April Day in 1930, the B.B.C. reported there is “no news”. Instead they played Piano Music.
• Razzmajazz auditions will take place on Friday January 24^th and Monday January 27^th in the afternoon. Please see Mrs. Tonkin to get information and to sign up for an audition time.
• Match – O – Matics are coming to a high school near you!!! Are you looking for the One? You know the One that’s, the One? The perfect soulmate that complements your personality perfectly! The One that will complete your life forever with 100% satisfaction? Well the Match – O - Matics will not do that at all… But why not give it a chance? All you have to do is complete an electronic survey, and you’ll be matched in no time. You will receive the results during the week which Valentine’s Day falls on. You must have your form in before January 24^th, in order for it to count!
• Grad comments are now ready to be submitted. Graduating students wishing to submit a grad comment, are asked to check the Graduates Group in Edsby for instructions Grad comments are due on Jan 31^st.
• Listen up students, if you have garbage at lunch, please dispose of it properly. It is not fair to leave it laying around for someone else to pick up. There are garbage and recycle bins all around the school. Let’s use them and keep our school clean!
• Hello…. My name is Nick! I was drafted by the Cobourg Cougars.

Adam Yahn the G.M. chose me.

Come and cheer me and the Cougars on tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at 3:00 p.m. as we battle St. Mike’s.

Face painting and games before and free skate with Cougars after.

See you there!

Go Cougars Go!

Announcements January 27^th, 2020               

• Song: Kurtis Blow, Basketball in remembrance of Kode Bryant
• Fact: it’s illegal for supermarkets in France to waste food Supermarkets must either compost it or donate unsold or nearly expired food to charity.
• No, No-shame meeting today!
• The G.S.A. will not be meeting today but will reconvene next Monday at lunch in room 229.
• Razzmajazz auditions will take place on today in the afternoon. Please don’t forget your audition.
• Grad comments are now ready to be submitted. Graduating students wishing to submit a grad comment, are asked to check the Graduates Group in Edsby for instructions Grad comments are due on Jan 31^st.
• Reminder: When you finish your exam, it is expected that you exit class quietly, grab your stuff from your locker and leave. If you walk to school, you are expected to go home right after your exam unless you have an anointment with a teacher. Students who take a bus are encouraged to arrange for an early pick up. You have a maximum of 10 minutes to quietly exit the halls, there is no loitering in the hallways. The school is not a hang-out place especially during exams. If you are waiting for pick-up stay in either the Terry Fox foyer or just outside the main office.

Would students using the following lockers...please see Pat in the main office immediately to provide your lock information.   As these lockers were not assigned to you THROUGH the office,  after the 1st week of Semester 2, which is February 3 - 7th,  these  locks will be cut , contents removed to the office, and lockers will be locked with a  school gold lock 

It will be your responsibility to purchase a new lock from the office or provide one of your own still providing the information to the office.

This is based on students who are no longer at ENSS.  If there are any other student using lockers which they HAVE NOT BEEN  assigned from the office, please see Pat  as soon as possible.

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Announcements February 3^rd, 2020               

• Fact: The first Webcam watched a coffee pot. It allowed researchers at Cambridge to monitor the Coffee situation without leaving their desks.
• All students going on the Galapagos trip need to come to room 208 at lunch to try on a shirt to determine their size. If you miss this meeting, you get the size you choose without a fitting. Come on by to room 208 at lunch and get a shirt that actually fits.
• Winter workouts begin this Wednesday. All students are welcome to come out and improve their fitness! Meet at 4 corners after school. Runners should be dressed to go outside.
• A reminder of the Dragon House Council meeting Wednesday at the beginning of lunch in Room 240. All Dragon house leaders, Minister of Dragon and one teacher representative per house should be there.
• Junior boys’ basketball practice is cancelled for tonight. Practice will resume Wednesday, Thursday this week. The game against St. Teresa’s has been rescheduled to Monday February 10^th.
• It’s that time of year Again! House of Commons is starting up again next Wednesday. Student Government is asking all Period 1 teachers to elect House of Commons representatives and tell Jonathan Fairbank in some form by this Friday. Thank you!

Announcements February 5^th, 2020               

• Fact: Alexander the Great encouraged his men to shave so that their beards couldn’t be grabbed during Melees.
• Ceci EST un message pour les 12iems. La date pour enregistrer pour le test du Del fest le 14 Fevrier, le jour du Saint Valentin. Apportez vos forms a Mme Turner et enregistrez en ligne!
• Winter workouts begin this Wednesday. All students are welcome to come out and improve their fitness! Meet at 4 corners after school. Runners should be dressed to go outside.
• Valentine’s Day is only 9 days away! What is the significance of Valentine’s Day? Well, we have many things coming up for that day The results from this year’s Match-o-matics will be available for purchase all of next week leading up to the 14^th. That’s right, the wait is almost over to find out who that soulmate is, those people who have a special connection with you. Be aware that Match-o-matics is not liable for any incorrect matches. Candy Grams are also coming to ENSS from today until next Wednesday (12^th). For a special someone of your choosing, you can have a candy bag delivered to their classroom with many delicious treats inside. The money from the Candy Grams will be going toward the ENSS hope project and each Candy Gram bought will donate $1.00 to the building fund. On the big day itself, we will be having a red and pink spirit day to get points for your houses! This is a great time of year to get involved, ENSS! Come and paint the halls the colours of love this coming Valentine day to show support for your houses.
• It’s that time of year Again! House of Commons is starting up again next Wednesday. Student Government is asking all Period 1 teachers to elect House of Commons representatives and tell Jonathan Fairbank in some form by this Friday. Thank you!

Announcements February 6^th, 2020               

• Joke: why was the calendar so sad? Because its days were numbered!
• Ceci EST un message pour les 12iems. La date pour enregistrer pour le test du Del fest le 14 Fevrier, le jour du Saint Valentin. Apportez vos forms a Mme Turner et enregistrez en ligne!
• A reminder of the Dragon House Council Meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Room 240! All Dragon House Leaders, Ministers of Dragon and One Teacher Representative per house must be present, See you there!
• Valentine’s Day is only 8 days away! What is the significance of Valentine’s Day? Well, we have many things coming up for that day The results from this year’s Match-o-matics will be available for purchase all of next week leading up to the 14^th. That’s right, the wait is almost over to find out who that soulmate is, those people who have a special connection with you. Be aware that Match-o-matics is not liable for any incorrect matches. Candy Grams are also coming to ENSS from today until next Wednesday (12^th). For a special someone of your choosing, you can have a candy bag delivered to their classroom with many delicious treats inside. The Candy Grams cost only $2.00. The money from the Candy Grams will be going toward the ENSS hope project and each Candy Gram bought will donate $1.00 to the building fund. On the big day itself, we will be having a red and pink spirit day to get points for your houses! These can be purchased from the Library coop corners at lunch. This is a great time of year to get involved, ENSS! Come and paint the halls the colours of love this coming Valentine day to show support for your houses.
• It’s that time of year Again! House of Commons is starting up again next Wednesday. Student Government is asking all Period 1 teachers to elect House of Commons representatives and tell Jonathan Fairbank in some form by this Friday. Thank you!
• The Vermont Ski trip is happening!! There is still room for more students to join. Monday February 10^th, in the library at 5:00 p.m.; we will have the last parent meeting for anyone who missed the December meeting. So Remember, Monday the 10^th @ 5:00 in the library Vermont ski meeting for anyone who missed the December’s meeting. If you have any Questions, see Mr. Schwartzentruber, Mr. Adams or Mrs. Botterill. Smuggs has 65 trails open today including the Glades!!
• Trees still for sale at ENSS!!!

They are: 5 white Spruce

                  4 White Pine

                  1 White Cedar

                  4 Red Oak

                  5 Tamarack

All trees are between 2-3 yrs. old. The trees cost $3.00 each and must be paid for at the time you place your order. To place an order, forms are available at the main office. Your tree order will arrive at the end of April / start of May. You will receive an email or phone call if necessary only a few days before they arrive. All trees will be available for pick-up between 2:30 and 4:00 pm at the school for 2 days only. If you don’t pick up your trees at the time, no refunds will be made.

Announcements February 10^h, 2020               

• No Shame will be having games and Pizza at lunch today. If you would like to meet up with a Christian group to start up the second semester or maybe just to eat some delicious pizza and have a fun time, come join us in room 223 at lunch!  That is, Mrs. Christos’ room in the English Hall.!
• Smugglers’ Notch Meeting 5:00 in the library for anyone who missed the December meeting. You must attend one of these meetings to go.  Still space available.  See Schwartzentruber, Botterill or Adam.
• There is also a student meeting for anyone missing paperwork for the Smugglers Notch Trip. There is a list on the biology office door, room 228.  Please check the list this morning and come to room 227 at lunch today to get paperwork sorted out.
• Ceci EST un message pour les 12iems. La date pour enregistrer pour le test du Del fest le 14 Fevrier, le jour du Saint Valentin. Apportez vos forms a Mme Turner et enregistrez en ligne!
• Jazz Band will rehearse today.
• The Leo Club will be selling roses and teddy bears at lunch all week for $3.00 and $5.00 respectively. They will be delivered period 1 classes on Friday.
• Valentine’s Day is only 4 days away! What is the significance of Valentine’s Day? Well, we have many things coming up for that day The results from this year’s Match-o-matics will be available for purchase all of next week leading up to the 14^th. That’s right, the wait is almost over to find out who that soulmate is, those people who have a special connection with you. Be aware that Match-o-matics is not liable for any incorrect matches. Candy Grams are also coming to ENSS from today until Wednesday (12^th). For a special someone of your choosing, you can have a candy bag delivered to their classroom with many delicious treats inside. The Candy Grams cost only $2.00. The money from the Candy Grams will be going toward the ENSS hope project and each Candy Gram bought will donate $1.00 to the building fund. On the big day itself, we will be having a red and pink spirit day to get points for your houses! These can be purchased from the Library coop corners at lunch. This is a great time of year to get involved, ENSS! Come and paint the halls the colours of love this coming Valentine day to show support for your houses.
• Imagine this…The night has been intense. You’ve been playing all night for this moment, with the prize of glory and honor on the line.  The card is flipped, and…Oh No!!  That’s not a royal flush is it.  Oh well, you rest easy knowing you had a fun time playing some games that you enjoy.  This casino night will be running at ENSS on February 21^st with a ticket price of $10!  Ticket sales will start on Wednesday for this event.  You will have the opportunity to have a fun time playing casino games and grooving to good music.  Lots of game prizes to be won and fun to be had.  This will be happening on February 21^st from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.  See you there!
• Black History month. Today’s Black History Month is about Jack Johnson.  Boxer Jack Johnson was born in Galveston Texas in 1878.  In 1908 he became the first African American to win the world heavyweight crown when he knocked out the reining champ, Tommy Burns.  The fast-living Johnson held onto the title until 1915 and continued to box until he was 50.  Sadly, Johnson died in an automobile accident in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1946.

• Trees still for sale at ENSS!!!

There are: 5 white Spruce

                  4 White Pine

                  1 White Cedar

                  4 Red Oak

                  5 Tamarack

All trees are between 2-3 yrs. old. The trees cost $3.00 each and must be paid for at the time you place your order. To place an order, forms are available at the main office. Your tree order will arrive at the end of April / start of May. You will receive an email or phone call if necessary only a few days before they arrive. All trees will be available for pick-up between 2:30 and 4:00 pm at the school for 2 days only. If you don’t pick up your trees at the time, no refunds will be made.

Announcements February 11, 2020               

• Attention ENSS – this Friday is Red and Pink spirit day to celebrate Valentines. Please wear red or pink and show your spirit while earning House Points.  Remember to wear your house bracelet for an extra point!!!
• Ceci EST un message pour les 12iems. La date pour enregistrer pour le test du Del fest le 14 Fevrier, le jour du Saint Valentin. Apportez vos forms a Mme Turner et enregistrez en ligne!
• The Leo Club will be selling roses and teddy bears at lunch all week for $3.00 and $5.00 respectively. They will be delivered period 1 classes on Friday.
• Valentine’s Day is only 3 days away! What is the significance of Valentine’s Day? Well, we have many things coming up for that day The results from this year’s Match-o-matics will be available for purchase all of next week leading up to the 14^th. That’s right, the wait is almost over to find out who that soulmate is, those people who have a special connection with you. Be aware that Match-o-matics is not liable for any incorrect matches. Candy Grams are also coming to ENSS from today until Wednesday (12^th). For a special someone of your choosing, you can have a candy bag delivered to their classroom with many delicious treats inside. The Candy Grams cost only $2.00. The money from the Candy Grams will be going toward the ENSS hope project and each Candy Gram bought will donate $1.00 to the building fund. On the big day itself, we will be having a red and pink spirit day to get points for your houses! These can be purchased from the Library coop corners at lunch. This is a great time of year to get involved, ENSS! Come and paint the halls the colours of love this coming Valentine day to show support for your houses.
• Imagine this…The night has been intense. You’ve been playing all night for this moment, with the prize of glory and honor on the line.  The card is flipped, and…Oh No!!  That’s not a royal flush is it.  Oh well, you rest easy knowing you had a fun time playing some games that you enjoy.  This casino night will be running at ENSS on February 21^st with a ticket price of $10!  Ticket sales will start on Wednesday for this event.  You will have the opportunity to have a fun time playing casino games and grooving to good music.  Lots of game prizes to be won and fun to be had.  This will be happening on February 21^st from 6:30 – 9:30 pm.  See you there!
• Black History month. Toronto lawyer Anamie Paul is in the race to become the first black woman to lead a national party, the Green Party of Canada.  Paul serves as the party’s global affairs critic.  She’s spent much of her career working abroad for international institutions, including the International Criminal Court.  Paul who speaks French, Spanish and Catalan, ran for the Green Party in her Toronto Centre riding during  the 2019 election. She said the party has to think about how it can become more ethnically and geographically diverse.

• Trees still for sale at ENSS!!!

They are: 5 white Spruce               5 Tamarack                1 White Cedar

                  4 White Pine                   4 Red Oak          

All trees are between 2-3 yrs. old. The trees cost $3.00 each and must be paid for at the time you place your order. To place an order, forms are available at the main office. Your tree order will arrive at the end of April / start of May. You will receive an email or phone call if necessary only a few days before they arrive. All trees will be available for pick-up between 2:30 and 4:00 pm at the school for 2 days only. If you don’t pick up your trees at the time, no refunds will be made.

Announcements February 12^th, 2020               

• Attention ENSS…This Friday is Red and Pink Shirt Day to celebrate Valentines. Please wear red or pink and show your spirit while earning House Points! Remember to wear your house bracelet for an extra point!
• Ceci EST un message pour les 12iems. La date pour enregistrer pour le test du Del fest le 14 Fevrier, le jour du Saint Valentin. Apportez vos forms a Mme Turner et enregistrez en ligne!
• This is Black History Month! Today’s reflection is about Stevland Hardaway Morris, better known by his stage name as Stevie Wonder. He is an American Singer, songwriter, Musician and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music, he is one of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the history of music. Through his heavy use of electronic instruments and innovative sounds, Stevie became a pioneer and influence to musicians at various genres including pop, rhythm and blues, soul, funk and rock.
• Fact: Avocados never ripen on trees, so farmers can keep them on the trees to store them for up to seven months.
• Valentine’s Day is only 2 days away! What is the significance of Valentine’s Day? Well, we have many things coming up for that day The results from this year’s Match-o-matics will be available for purchase all of next week leading up to the 14^th. That’s right, the wait is almost over to find out who that soulmate is, those people who have a special connection with you. Be aware that Match-o-matics is not liable for any incorrect matches. Candy Grams are also coming to ENSS from today until next Wednesday (12^th). For a special someone of your choosing, you can have a candy bag delivered to their classroom with many delicious treats inside. The Candy Grams cost only $2.00. The money from the Candy Grams will be going toward the ENSS hope project and each Candy Gram bought will donate $1.00 to the building fund. On the big day itself, we will be having a red and pink spirit day to get points for your houses! These can be purchased from the Library coop corners at lunch. This is a great time of year to get involved, ENSS! Come and paint the halls the colours of love this coming Valentine day to show support for your houses.
• The Leo’s club will be selling roses and teddy bears for $3.00 and $5.00 respectively, they will be delivered to period 1 classes on Friday
• There will be a NO shame meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 223.This is the music room in the English Hall.
• Attention all Specialist High skill Major Students! We have scheduled our final First-Aid/CPR Training sessions for April 7^th and 8^th. This Certification is a mandatory requirement for all SHSM students. If you are in grade 11 or 12 and need to complete this training, please go to student services ASAP and put your name on the sign-up sheet to ensure your spot for this training. You must include your email on the sign-up sheet for registration purposes.
• CASINO NIGHT: Imagine this……the night has been intense, you’ve been playing all night for this moment, with the prize of glory and honor on the line. The card is flipped, and… Oh NO!! That’s not a royal flush, is it!!!! Oh well, you rest easy knowing you had a fun time playing some games that you enjoy. This casino night will be running at ENSS on February 21^st with the ticket price of $10.00! Ticket sales will start on Wednesday for this event, You will have the opportunity to have time playing casino games and grooving to good music. Lots of game prizes to be won and fun to be had. This will be happening on February 21^st, from 6:30 – 9:30 pm. See you there!
• Trees still for sale at ENSS!!!

They are: 5 white Spruce

                  4 White Pine

                  1 White Cedar

                  4 Red Oak

                  5 Tamarack

All trees are between 2-3 yrs. old. The trees cost $3.00 each and must be paid for at the time you place your order. To place an order, forms are available at the main office. Your tree order will arrive at the end of April / start of May. You will receive an email or phone call if necessary only a few days before they arrive. All trees will be available for pick-up between 2:30 and 4:00 pm at the school for 2 days only. If you don’t pick up your trees at the time, no refunds will be made.

Announcements February 13^th, 2020               

• Attention ENSS…This Friday is Red and Pink Shirt Day to celebrate Valentines. Please wear red or pink and show your spirit while earning House Points! Remember to wear your house bracelet for an extra point!
• Valentine’s Day is Tomorrow! Candy Grams: you can have a candy bag delivered to their classroom with many delicious treats inside. The Candy Grams cost only $2.00. The money from the Candy Grams will be going toward the ENSS hope project and each Candy Gram bought will donate $1.00 to the building fund. On the big day itself, we will be having a red and pink spirit day to get points for your houses! These can be purchased from the Library coop corners at lunch. This is a great time of year to get involved, ENSS! Come and paint the halls the colours of love this coming Valentine day to show support for your houses.
• The Leo’s club will be selling roses and teddy bears for $3.00 and $5.00 respectively, they will be delivered to period 1 classes on Friday
• There will be a NO shame meeting today at lunch in room 223.This is the music room in the English Hall. The singing will start at 11:05! See you there!
• Attention all Specialist High skill Major Students! We have scheduled our final First-Aid/CPR Training sessions for April 7^th and 8^th. This Certification is a mandatory requirement for all SHSM students. If you are in grade 11 or 12 and need to complete this training, please go to student services ASAP and put your name on the sign-up sheet to ensure your spot for this training. You must include your email on the sign-up sheet for registration purposes.
• CASINO NIGHT: Imagine this……the night has been intense, you’ve been playing all night for this moment, with the prize of glory and honor on the line. The card is flipped, and… Oh NO!! That’s not a royal flush, is it!!!! Oh well, you rest easy knowing you had a fun time playing some games that you enjoy. This casino night will be running at ENSS on February 21^st with the ticket price of $10.00! Ticket sales will start on Wednesday for this event, You will have the opportunity to have time playing casino games and grooving to good music. Lots of game prizes to be won and fun to be had. This has been postponed, we will let you know the future date.
• Attention all peer helpers! Today is seminar day! Please go to the library today.
• Congratulations to the Club Curling Team on their excellent comeback win in their semifinal game last night. With their win, they play their final game on Tuesday in Stirling against Bayside.
• Black Friday Month: Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American ever appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. He was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and serves on the court from 1967 to 1991.
• Trees still for sale at ENSS!!!

They are: 5 white Spruce

                  4 White Pine

                  1 White Cedar

                  4 Red Oak

                  5 Tamarack

All trees are between 2-3 yrs. old. The trees cost $3.00 each and must be paid for at the time you place your order. To place an order, forms are available at the main office. Your tree order will arrive at the end of April / start of May. You will receive an email or phone call if necessary only a few days before they arrive. All trees will be available for pick-up between 2:30 and 4:00 pm at the school for 2 days only. If you don’t pick up your trees at the time, no refunds will be made.

Announcements February 14^TH, 2020               

• Attention ENSS…This Friday is Red and Pink Shirt Day to celebrate Valentines. Please wear red or pink and show your spirit while earning House Points! Remember to wear your house bracelet for an extra point!
• Valentine’s Day’s is today, Candy grams will be delivered period 1 today. Expect to see two mysterious characters arriving at your doors delivering treats!
• The Leo’s club will be selling roses and teddy bears for $3.00 and $5.00 respectively, they will be delivered to period 1 classes on Friday
• Attention all Specialist High skill Major Students! We have scheduled our final First-Aid/CPR Training sessions for April 7^th and 8^th. This Certification is a mandatory requirement for all SHSM students. If you are in grade 11 or 12 and need to complete this training, please go to student services ASAP and put your name on the sign-up sheet to ensure your spot for this training. You must include your email on the sign-up sheet for registration purposes.
• CASINO NIGHT: Imagine this……the night has been intense, you’ve been playing all night for this moment, with the prize of glory and honor on the line. The card is flipped, and… Oh NO!! That’s not a royal flush, is it!!!! Oh well, you rest easy knowing you had a fun time playing some games that you enjoy. This casino night will be running at ENSS on February 21^st with the ticket price of $10.00! Ticket sales will start on Wednesday for this event, You will have the opportunity to have time playing casino games and grooving to good music. Lots of game prizes to be won and fun to be had. This has been postponed, we will let you know the future date.
• Happy Red and Punk Day ENSS. Would period 1 teachers please collect House points for their class.
• Trees still for sale at ENSS!!!

They are: 5 white Spruce

                  4 White Pine

                  1 White Cedar

                  4 Red Oak

                  5 Tamarack

All trees are between 2-3 yrs. old. The trees cost $3.00 each and must be paid for at the time you place your order. To place an order, forms are available at the main office. Your tree order will arrive at the end of April / start of May. You will receive an email or phone call if necessary only a few days before they arrive. All trees will be available for pick-up between 2:30 and 4:00 pm at the school for 2 days only. If you don’t pick up your trees at the time, no refunds will be made.

Announcements March 10^th, 2020               

• Attention all Specialist High skill Major Students! We have scheduled our final First-Aid/CPR Training sessions for April 7^th and 8^th. This Certification is a mandatory requirement for all SHSM students. If you are in grade 11 or 12 and need to complete this training, please go to student services ASAP and put your name on the sign-up sheet to ensure your spot for this training. You must include your email on the sign-up sheet for registration purposes.
• Joke: Why did the trombonist play his neighbor’s trumpet? Because he thought it would be rude to toot his own horn.
• Newsies: Do you have a kind and sunny disposition? Do you like waving flashlights as if conducting an airplane to parking spots? You may be a candidate for theatre ushering. If you are interested in being an usher for this year’s production of “Newsies”. Please attend a lunch time meeting on Wednesday March 11 in room 307! That’s room 3 0 7!
• Weather Today: Current     7 degrees

                                High          8 degrees

                                Low          -3 degrees

                                Feels like  4 degrees

                                Chance    30% cloudy with rain