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Announcements January 31, 2021

SOUTHERN OKANAGAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 

           Monday January 31, 2022. 

 

  1. Skiers and Snowboarders! Please go to the PE office or Mr. Wurflinger’s room for your forms. This trip is open to the entire school. Absolute latest day to have forms in is Feb 3rd by lunchtime. Pick a mountain, APEX or Baldy and strap on the sticks cuz’ its ski time! Any questions, please see Mr. Russo. 

 

  1. Winter Active Living Day – February 14th is Winter Active Living Day. In addition to the two ski trips participants may take part in the Apex Winter Extravaganza, Bowling, Mini golf, EPIC Winter Adventure, or Skating. All students who are planning to take part in Winter Active Living Day, and are not involved in a ski or snowboard trip, are asked to pick up a permission slip at the library today. The absolute deadline for all permission slips to be turned in and participation fees to be paid to Ms. Matthews is Friday February 4th.  

  

  1. It is time to select courses for next year!  Check the website for information the courses offered and the steps to complete.  If you have questions, or want some help, please see Mrs. G in the library.  All requests must be handed in and entered into MyBlueprint and the Family Portal by February 11th.   

 

  1. Pink Shirt Day is coming up.  T-shirts are available to order online, the link is on the school website.  Please put the word “Student” for your Division. 

 

  1. Calling all Grads of 2022! The time has come to sign up for your Personal Pitches. The sign-up sheets are in the office. Please DO NOT sign up during class time. You can sign up for the morning, lunch or after school and you can sign up during the day if you have a study block. All grads should be signed up by the end of next week and all Personal Pitches must be presented by March 3rd. Due to Covid restrictions you no longer need to bring in your important person for your pitch, but they are welcome to join your presentation electronically. See Mr. Burns, Ms. Smith or Mr. Willms with any questions 

 

  1. Any students interested in a career with the RCMP?  The RCMP Youth Academy is a week-long program that gives students an experience into various aspects of the RCMP.  See Mr. Kitt for details and an application. 

 

  1. Any grade 8 students interesting in attending a one hour session called Establishing Safe, Caring, and Respectful Digital Communities this Thursday starting at 11:00 and over the lunch hour, please sign up in the office. The session is limited to the first 30 students who sign up and pizza will be provided.  

 

  1. Any students interested in learning how to bead should go to the gathering room at lunch to sign up for sessions being offered. 

 

  1. Art club after school today is cancelled, but next week we’ll be hosting a special Valentine’s Day Card and craft making session – everyone is welcome! 

 

  1. All Semester 1 art students please check the display cases and if you have artwork to pick up from the art room please do so before the end of the week. 

 

  1. Gr. 8 Boys bball today 3-4:30 in the small gym. 

 

  1. Grad council meeting today in room 105 in Mrs. Seminoff’s room. The topic will be …. PROM!