Here are your morning announcements:

1. Anyone interested in being part of the Junior
Tennis Club, please see Mr. Bird in room 201
TODAY at the beginning of lunch. No experience or
equipment necessary.

2. After Hours Math Support Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:30-4:00 pm
March 28-May 9
NOTE: Today is the last day to register for this program.
If you would like to participate, see your math teacher for a registration form.

3. All students going on the “Agents of Change” Field Trip, come
to room 214 at the start of lunch TODAY for a brief planning
meeting. See everyone there!

4. LIBRARY LIVE
THIS FRIDAY – GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!

5. CHECK THE VOLUNTEER BOARD OUTSIDE OF THE MAIN
OFFICE FOR OPPORTUNITIES!!!

6. GRAD WEEK- April 18-21
Stay tuned for all the important details pertaining to your graduation
and the Commencement Ceremony in June.

7. Attention Grads!
Grad gown rentals for Commencement
will be held during lunch
this week!
Please bring your $20
You will need to know how tall you are
This year's rental fee includes a photo of you receiving your diploma
receiving your diploma and a souvenir grad cap and tassel
and tassel
Grad gowns must be returned to the library before you leave the school
before you leave the school the night of Commencement
Commencement

8. Attention: Graduating students
Each year members of the graduating class nominate candidates and then vote to choose the student who will represent the
graduates in Grade 12. The valedictorian addresses the graduates and audience during the commencement exercises on June 29th.
Process:
A. Only graduating students can nominate candidates. The candidates will have the opportunity to be the valedictorian.
NOMINATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE online. See your Remind Text or the office for the link.
B. Each nomination must have a primary and a seconder nominator. Last day to submit a nomination is Friday, April 21 by 2:30
p.m. Each student can only nominate a student once (not twice or more), or second a person once (not twice or more).
C. Nominations will be tabulated. The list will be reduced to the top three candidates based on the number of nominations for
each person.
D. Voting will take place by secret ballot at the Grad Breakfast on May 24. Students who cannot attend the grad breakfast can
vote at the main office on May 24 only.
E. The valedictorian will be announced Thursday, May 25, on the morning announcements.
F. The valedictorian will be required to make a speech at Commencement. (The speech must be submitted to School
Administration prior to Commencement for approval.)
Valedictorian 2017

9. Girl’s Softball Try-outs continue this week
on Wednesday and Thursday. Please
speak to Ms. P or Mr. Gibson if you are
unable to attend..

10. Summer eLearning-
see Mr. Murray in Guidance

11. Pride Prom 2017- CANDYLAND
• The GSA is proud to extend an invitation to all LGTBQ students or
their allies to this year’s Pride Prom taking place at Bear Creek
Secondary School on Friday , April 28. The cost is $10 and you must
have a completed permission invitation form in order to attend. You
can get the permission form from Mr. Pearson anytime in room 212.

12. Check out the GSA bulletin board

13. New Scholarships are popping up all the time, be sure to look for
regular updates in Guidance. A Financial Info/ Scholarship Folder is
available on the side counter in the Guidance Office.
SCI Scholarship Application is now available online-
bit.ly/SCIawardapplication- deadline is April 21st
Check out the lucrative RAY’s Place Scholarships available for local
students

15. Contact Tracks Employment
705-444-1580
tracks@tracks.on.ca

16. A quickmessagefromChartwells…
Remember to Tweet your Treat for your chance to win it for FREE.
See cafeteria for details.
Thankyou and we appreciate your business!
From your café