12th Day of Christmas
On the 12th day of Christmas Student Council gave to you...ugly christmas sweaters and more....
**Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (spirit day)
9:00 - 9:45 Period 1 (10 minutes extra for devotions)
9:50 - 10:25 Period 2
10:25 - 10:35 Nutrition Break
10:40 - 11:15 Period 3
11:20 - 11:55 Period 4
Lunch
Free Skate - access to the arena begins at 12:30 p.m.
Hockey Game starts at 1:45 p.m.

• 45 min hockey game, 15 min periods without stopping.

Event ends at 2:45 p.m.
Buses pick up at the arena at 3:00**

From Student Services 
ALL students at Smithville Christian have access to a valuable research tool MyBlueprint: Students can map out their High School Plan from grades 9-12, and the Pathway Eligibility tool reveals post-secondary options based on their course selections. This empowers informed decision-making for smooth transitions to college, apprenticeship, university, or the workforce.
Families can also create accounts to support their students' career planning, fostering collaborative conversations about future pathways. Ready to expand students' horizons? Our new discussion cards spark meaningful conversations about career planning, ensuring no student is left behind. Click here to discover what Ontario educators are saying about the benefits of using myBlueprint to support students on their career and life planning journey!
ATTENTION: All Grade 12 students are advised to check their OUAC and OCAS applications to ensure their midterm grades have been uploaded and are correct. If there is a problem please contact me right away.
Applying for college or university can be stressful for students; it’s common for high school students to have uncertainty when selecting a program or school. Fortunately, Ontario’s postsecondary transfer and pathway system allows students to transfer between schools, programs, and courses more easily. However, many students aren’t aware of their transfer and pathways options. Ontario Transfer is a valuable tool for parents and students. More information can be found here: https://ontransfer.ca/i/ontransfer%20home
High school students interested in studying at Ontario’s newest university can apply for 2025 undergraduate programs directly through the University of Niagara Falls Canada website,unfc.ca. This is a separate application from the OUAC and a free application - a great way to add a choice for free!
Applying to an Ontario College? Here are answers to 20 frequently asked questions from applicants answered by representatives from Ontario’s colleges. Read on to find answers to questions you never knew you had! Learn More...
Important Dates to Remember:
Ontario Universities (OUAC): January 15, 2025
Ontario Colleges (OCAS): February 1, 2025
Christian Universities: generally rolling admissions; apply early (before December 1) for benefits which may include: free application, financial aid options etc.
Schulich Leaders So far, I have not received anyone wishing to be nominated for this award. Please let me know if you are interested and qualify as soon as possible. We have had 3 winners for this prestigious and valuable award  in the last 5 years at Smithville Christian - the next one may be you! Please send me a private message before January 10. Thanks!
Schulich Builders will combat the shortage of skilled trades in Ontario and amplify their importance and value to our community by awarding 120 annual scholarships to the most promising candidates.
Think PostSecondary is out of reach for you financially? Apply for Ontario’s Learn and Stay Grant - funding to cover the costs of tuition, books and other direct educational expenses for health human resources programs. Find out which programs, postsecondary institutions and regions are eligible for students starting in the 2024–2025 academic year.
Find out how much you could get to help pay for your postsecondary education. The OSAP Estimator only takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Hint: use the 2024 year to get a projection of the funds you may receive! Find out more here!

What’s Happening this Week?
Friday Dec 20
12-3pm Skating
Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday!

Student Activities
Choir
Thursday mornings at 7:45.
Gaming Club
We meet each Tuesday from now until Christmas break, and then again from the beginning of February until the end of May. Club goes from 3:00 until 5:00.

Sports
Pickup Hockey
Pick up hockey will run Thursdays after school from 3:30-5:00pm at the Smithville rink. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level or experience. The only requirement is that you have proper equipment, a good attitude, and can pay a small fee ($50-60 depending on number of players).

Misc.
Volunteer with The Gleaners!
Volunteering is by means of the online signup.
Please consider helping us out by clicking on our signup link. Two simple steps and you're signed up!
1) Click this link: https://signup.com/go/EmYXiuy
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
Periodically we host Saturday Morning Volunteer Sessions. Here is the signup link for those sessions. Please follow the same instructions as above: https://signup.com/go/OyEQOLo
(Please note that Saturday Sessions may be cancelled on short notice if there is a soft response to the signup. Thanks for understanding)

From: Back to Scratch
_{Friday dec 20
Hotdogs...$3
chicken burger...$3
Pizza...$4
Cookies…$1.50
Crispy chicken...$3}