ANNOUNCEMENTS - MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023
Get to class song: Summer of '69 by Bryan Adams in honour of summer week!
News
A reminder to all students to ensure you have reviewed the Exam Schedule and know the date, time, and location of your exams. Any students with conflicts must connect with a member of the Admin team to make alternate arrangements. Exams will not be moved to accommodate travel arrangements. Finish strong, Hawks!
•Timetables distributed in Homerooms today
•If you have Co-op on your timetable for Sem 1 of next school year, pleas touch base with Mr. Campeau in the Co-op office A2.
•Yearbook sales have begun! Scan the QR code or visit the website posted on blue notices around the school. Don't miss out on this great keep-sake!
•Summer School Registration is now open and classes are filling up! Check the school website, your Limestone email, or stop in to see a People Place counsellor for registration instructions through My Blueprint. Students who are behind on credits (especially heading into your graduating year) should consider registering for summer school co-op.
•Dual Credits - applications are now open for next year. Deadline is this Friday, June 23rd. For details, see Mr. Campeau in the Co-Op office.
•The Friends of the Salmon River would like to sponsor TWO local high school students to attend a Youth Summit in September hosted by The Ontario Nature Youth Council. This sponsorship, valued at $450, would cover the full cost to participate. If you have a passion for nature and conservation, stop by People Place for details.
•New York, New York...is travelling to NYC on your bucket list? March Break 2024 NDSS is taking on NYC! Scan the QR code on the bright pink posters or see Mrs. Kinney or Mrs. Satnik for more details. Spaces are limited and our deadline for registration is coming up very soon!
Hiring!
-Camp Quin-Mo-Lac, a residential summer camp located in Tweed, is looking for students for a variety of paid and volunteer positions this summer. See PP for more details.
-A local senior who lives on Hay Bay is looking for some help with basic computer tasks. This could be a paid or volunteer position (about 2 hours). See People Place for details.
Volunteer Hours!
2023 Grads!
•RSVPs needed for the grad ceremony - whether you are coming or not - we NEED to know. Fill out the RSVP (even if you're not attending) that can be found in your LDSB email, or scan the code in PP.
»40 hours! 40 hours! Calling ALL grads... the time has come and we NEED those hours THIS WEEK! Please bring completed AND SIGNED 40 hours forms to PP as soon as possible. Make sure to hand them directly to a counsellor or Mrs. Bierma.
»Scholarships just keep rolling in!
-The Les Forkes Memorial Scholarship is a $1000 award for students of our county who have shown a high degree of interest and interaction with the senior community and who are pursing a career that will benefit the well-being of senior citizens. Applications in PP and are due by June 1st.
-The Bill 7 Award Scholarships help eligible students in Ontario receive $4000 toward their first degree or diploma. This year at least 18 scholarships will be awarded to gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two-spirited and queer students who are in financial need and studying at an Ontario college or university.
-The parent company of our local radio station MyFm has a new scholarship for grads headed to post-secondary
-The Kingston & District Sports Hall of Fame Financial Award is $1000 for students with a history of involvement in KASSAA and other organized sports.
-There is a new scholarship for students attending an Ontario College in a Skilled Trade program.
Clubs!
Sports!
•Track & Field -Toda is our team party! Please join us in D18 at lunch for pizza to celebrate out season.