ANNOUNCEMENTS – FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024
Get to Class Song: OMG by Usher in honour of Usher week!
News
Spirit Week - Friday - Colour House Day!
Assembly day with adjusted schedule.
HAWK HELPERS - check your Limestone email for information about an important event that is coming soon. We are still looking for help with this event, instructions for how to volunteer are included in the message.
"Freaky Friday" fun fact: you've seen the movies on Disney Plus, now come and check out NDSS' musical production of "Freaky Friday"! This musical is only 7 years old, with lots of catchy music and a fantastic storyline. This show is fun for all! May 15, 16, and 17th in Gym 1.
Applications for Dual Credit courses at St. Lawrence College are now open. See a counsellor in People Place for information about the courses offered in the fall and to find out how to apply.
FOR SALE! The NDSS baseball team will sell Adidas track pants outside the cafeteria at lunch this Thursday as a fundraiser. Raised funds will go towards the purchase of new bats and helmets. $25 per pair, cash only. Please see Mr. Miller or Mr. Campeau for samples.
Hey Indigenous Students! You are invited to a "real deadly" Indigenous Art Exhibit on April 23rd. You get to spend the day with a Cree artist and create resin and acrylic artwork! Check out the posters for sign up info. See Ms. Kae or Ms. Rook for details.
Attention all Hawks! Are you planning to take an online course as part of your timetable next year? Registration for online courses is available now. Please book an "Online Course Registration" appointment with a guidance counsellor to get your name on the waitlist for the courses you hope to take next year. Registration deadline is Friday, May 10th.
Are you a student Indigenous or African ancestry who will be 16 by the end of June and are interested in studying in the Health Sciences at university? University of Toronto is running an almost all expenses paid 4 week summer mentorship program that may be of interest to you! You will gain hugely valuable experiences, get a taste of university life, earn a grade 12 Science credit that can be used in your university average AND even receive a small monetary stipend of participating! See Mrs. Kelsey in PP for application info.
Do you have a passion for environmental stewardship? Do you love being in and learning about nature? Would you like an opportunity for environmental learning, outdoor fun and leadership training? The L&A Stewardship Council is providing a grant for one student from our county to attend the Ontario Nature Youth Summit being held in Huntsville next September. Applications are now open and the deadline is May 15th. Stop by PP for more info.
White House -
-Quinte Home Economics Association generously sponsors two education awards to graduates attending post-secondary studies in a field related to Family Studies. Don't miss out on your chance to earn some award money to help you as you take that next step in your education. Applications are now available on the scholarships counter in PP.
-Charlotte Uens Scholarship has officially opened, but not for long! This VERY GENEROUS scholarship is managed by the Community Foundation for Lennox & Addington and is JUST for students of NDSS. Students must be attending post-secondary in the fall, should exhibit financial need, and have demonstrated school or community involvement and leadership. More details can be found in People Place. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 26th at 4:30pm sharp.
-Don McBain Memorial Award is a $5000 scholarship for indigenous students entering their first year of post-secondary. See PP for application info.
-OSAP Info Session: Loyalist College on Wed., May 15th. Open for all students attending college or university - at any location. Register in advance. Look for the pink posters around the school or in PP for QR code.
-Planning to attend Queen's? We have just received some scholarship and bursary information that may be of interest to you!
-French Immersion Grads - The House of Commons hires first year bilingual university students to work as Pages for Members of Parliament - it is an incredible experience and a well-compensated position. If you are interested and plan to attend an Ottawa post-secondary school, stop by PP.
-Schulich Leader Scholarships are prestigious entrance scholarships that recognize students from across Canada who are pursuing a degree in the STEM field form a partner university. If you would like to be considered for the NDSS Schulich Leader nomination, please speak to Mrs. Kelsey for further information.
Hiring!
There is a babysitting job opportunity for an interested student who lives in the North Fred area. Please see Ronda in the Office for contact details.
Volunteer Hours!
Youth Battle of the Bands - Saturday, June 1st at the Napanee Fairgrounds. Volunteers needed to help with ticket and merchandise sales, set up and tear down, face painting and children's activities. See PP for more info.
Local flower farm is looking for help with a website, social media and garden work for their start up business. See Mrs. Satnik for contact info.
Clubs!
Sports!
Ultimate Frisbee - practice at lunch on soccer field.
JR Girls Soccer - practice at lunch today be on the field at 11:40.
SR Girls Soccer -the team kept their composure and displayed an impressive amount of sportsmanship against a physical ESS team.
Track & Field - kicked off our season yesterday on a cold but sunny day in Kingston! We had 19 athletes finish in the top 10 of their events and 8 individuals made it to the podium, along with our Girls Medley Relay and Jr Girls Relay. Congrats to the entire team on an amazing first meet!