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Announcements February 9, 2022

SOUTHERN OKANAGAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 

                          Wednesday February 9, 2022. 

  

  1. Course requests are due this Friday.  Requests are important because we will start taking courses out of the schedule if the numbers are not showing students want to take them.  Your choices matter right now, don’t wait and be disappointed later.  If you need help see Mrs. G in the Library. 

 

  1. Winter Active Living day – Winter Active Living Day is Monday February 14th. We are looking forward to a great day. Unfortunately, not all activities will be able to go ahead due to insufficient numbers. Students who signed up for Kobau Lanes and the EPIC Winter Adventure will be reimbursed by mail. In addition, there will not be a group going to our local arena for skating that day. Lastly, classes will be in session that day and any students not participating in Winter Active Living Day will be expected to be in classes as usual. 

 

  1. The Elbow Bump Campaign is still happening for all students and staff in our SOSS community. If you would like to celebrate, thank, or appreciate someone for their kindness, accomplishments, support, etc. then please see Ms. Smith or Mr. Burns to plan to Elbow Bump your deserving recipient. Let’s celebrate the awesome that is happening around us every day! 

 

  1. Today in the Caf it is Cobb Salad and Double Chocolate Chip Cookies and tomorrow is Butter Chicken with Naan and Coconut Curry Soup. 

 

  1. Just a reminder, there are still quite a few grads who haven’t signed up for grad photos! Please sign up as soon as possible, we want to see all your beautiful smiling faces! See Mrs. Koffler if you have any questions. 

 

  1. The Sinkleep sisters will be meeting at 1:15 in the gathering room today. 

 

  1. Link Crew is selling Song o grams, Candy o grams, and Cookie o grams for Valentines day! Song o grams are 3$, Candy o grams are 4$ and Cookie o grams are 2$. They will be set up in front of the Zen Den every lunch hour until February 11. Come buy one today! 

 

  1. Tough loss for the Gr. 8 boys bball team last night as they lost to Skaha Lake Middle 37-36 in overtime. Practice tomorrow is in the big gym 3-4:00 PM 

 

  1. RCMP Youth Academy is happening in May. Get your application in to Mr. Kitt by Friday. This is open to grader 11 and 12 students interested in a career in RCMP. 

 

  1. Ms. Martins Socials 9 semester 1 if you would like your name banners pick up by Friday or they will be recycled. 

 

  1. Today at lunch is our Indigenous Grad meeting with a special lunch of fry bread and chili. Special guest Jessica Stelkia will be leading an activity. Please meet in the gathering room at lunch. This is for all Indigenous Grads. 

 

  1. Calling all fans of playing card and coin magic, the first meeting of the dazzling twang club is today at lunch in room 907. Come today and learn a magic trick.