Announcements May 4, 2022

SOUTHERN OKANAGAN SECONDARY SCHOOL 

                      Wednesday May 3, 2022. 

 

1. Skateboard Club today.  Meet in the back parking lot at 3PM for our trip to Penticton. 

 

1. Dazzling Twang Magic club today at lunch in room 907. 

 

1. Today is homework club in the gathering room from 2:45 to 3:45 

 

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

 

1. Pickleball club at the big gym starts at 11:11.  

 

1. Today is the day to sign up for your shot at badminton greatness. Meet in Mr. K’s room at lunchtime to sign up for the one-day badminton tourney. 

 

1. Starting next Monday at lunch, a fun two-person pickleball tournament will begin. Anyone interested in entering must get their two-person team into Mrs. McIntyre this week. You can find her in room 118 or send her a message on Teams. Tournament play will happen in the big gym on Mondays and Wednesdays at lunchtime for the rest of the month. 

 

1. It’s YOUTH WEEK, and every day at lunch, there will be guest presenters in the Atrium from different community groups to share about their programs. Every day at lunch in the Atrium, you can chat with someone either from Oliver Parks and Rec or The Boys and Girls’ Club.  They will have information about activities, employment opportunities, resources and there will be some giveaway/swag items at lunch in the Atruim. 

 

1. Is Europe or Eastern Canada on your bucket list? Ever dreamed of visiting Montreal, or Paris and the beaches of Normandy? A history-based Europe trip and one to Eastern Canada are being planned for spring of 2024. These trips are open to students who are currently in Grade 9 and 10 – the future seniors of SOSS! If you’re interested, there will be an information meeting today at lunch in Mrs. Stopa’s classroom. 

 

1. Today in the Caf it is Chicken bacon ranch wraps and cobb salad and tomorrow will be Chicken Shwarma Wraps and California rolls. 

 

1. Reminder to the Senkleep sisters there is a sweat lodge today. Pick up will be at the front of the school at 11:30 

 

1. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT SOSS a reminder that link-crew is hosting an Enchanted Garden Dance on Thursday May 5th, these are your last two days to purchase a ticket for 7$ at lunch outside of the Zen Den! Remember you must attend both of your scheduled classes on Thursday in order to attend. Entrance will be at the back of the school by the science labs, with a bag and coat check! We’ve sold 160 tickets so far! This is going to be a great opportunity to come out, enjoy yourself and support your school community! Link Crew wants to see you all there so buy your tickets today! 

 

1. Good luck to all the grade 12 students writing the AP Lit exam this morning.  You got this! 

 

1. May the Fourth Be With You !!! 

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