Announcements February 2, 2022

SOUTHERN OKANAGAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 

           Wednesday February 2, 2022. 

1. The absolute deadline for all permission slips for the ski trip and Winter Active Living Day is tomorrow for the ski trip and Friday for the Winter Active Living Day. 

1. ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS Please return all textbooks and English novels from last semester to the Library as soon as possible. Not only do we need them for this semester's classes but if you have anything outstanding on your account from last semester, you will not be able to sign out any resources for this semester. 

1. Today is February 2nd. That means that you have 9 days to get your course requests for next year figured out. Plan everything out in MyBlueprint, enter the requests into the Student Portal, and then hand in your signed paper copy to Mrs. G in the library.  

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 Spring Break. 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. Willms, Mr. Burns, or Ms. Smith with any questions 

1. Any grade 8 students interesting in attending a one hour session called Establishing Safe, Caring, and Respectful Digital Communities tomorrow 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. Sign up by Wednesday.  

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 basketball played a tough game last night at home vs KVR and lost by 2 points. Practice tomorrow in the big gym 3-4:30. 
    

1. Today is the Grizzly Crew group meeting at 1:15pm. Teachers, please excuse participants at this time. Grizzly crew members, meet in the gathering room at 1:15pm.