Announcements October 19, 2018
Student Services
Today there will be a bus going to the College Information Program in Hamilton. If you are in grade 12 and would like to come to the college fair featuring the provinces 27 community college please let me know by Thursday at noon via the Edsby Post Secondary Planning group. The bus will leave Smithville at 9 a.m. and return for 11:45 am.
The Niagara Region Right to Life offers a scholarship and essay contest to students in grades 11 & 12. For more information come to Student Services and pick up a brochure or go to http://niagararegionrighttolife.ca/projects/father-ted-colleton-scholarship-program/.
Tutors Needed: We are looking for peer tutors – this could be students, parents or someone who has a tutoring business. This could be for volunteer hours or paid. Right now I have two positions – one for chemistry and one for English grammar. If these are your areas of expertise please contact me ASAP: guidance@smithvillechristian.ca.
Upcoming Events: (at our school) Students need to sign up in advance for these events.
Today Western University will be here
Today is the College Fair.

Students Council
We are hosting a bonfire today, from 4-6 p.m. at the school and every student is invited. Bring your own lawn chair, blanket and roasting stick - we will provide the rest.
October 31 is spirit day, dress up as your favorite character.

Storm Athletics
Sr. Boys Volleyball
Tournament today and Saturday.
Monday home game against Grimsby.
Tuesday practice 4:30 - 6:15
Thursday St. Francis Invitational all day.
Friday tournament in Mississauga.
Jr. Boys Volleyball
Next game is another home game on Monday vs Grimsby!
Practice Tuesday after school 3:15 - 5:00pm
Jr. Girls Basketball
Monday away game in Grimsby, 3:00 - 5:00pm.
Practice Wednesday morning 7:00 - 8:00am.
Sr. Girls Basketball
Tournament today and tomorrow at Georgian.
Monday away game against Grimsby.
Practice Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00pm.
Cross country
The team spent a cold day outside yesterday in Firemen’s Park at the Zone Championships. In spite of the cold, our team did incredibly well! We got some ribbons, the senior girls team placed 2nd, and 13 out of 17 runners are moving on to SOSSA! Congratulations to everyone!
Tuesday: practice after school
Thursday: SOSSA in Niagara Falls

Clubs
Photography Club
Meets Tuesday's right after period 2 during lunch. If taking pictures is your thing, then this is a club for you!! See you in Room 103 at 11:45!
Yearbook Club
Yearbook Club will meet on Tuesday mornings at 7:45am. If designing pages, working with computer graphics and creating a book of memories is something you enjoy, then the Yearbook Club is the club for you. We meet weekly on Tuesday mornings before school. If you are interested in joining, talk to Mrs. Slump-Houwer or Edsby her.
Book Club
Next week Tuesday we will meet at lunch in the Library right at the beginning of lunch. If you would still like to join you are more than welcome, I will be treats. See you then!

Misc
Europe trip travellers (March spring-break) :
There is a meeting TODAY in room 113 at the beginning of lunch. We will begin the fundraising and I will update you on the trip. There is still space for a few more travellers. If you are interested in exploring Paris, the French Riviera, the French countryside, a Roman amphitheatre and aqueducts dating back 2000 years and a lot more, come to the meeting. We will also cross the border into Spain for a day.
Grade 11 Students
Are you a Grade 11 student in Ontario looking for a unique experience next year? Spend a once-in-a-lifetime semester at the Ontario Science Centre Science School! The Ontario Science Centre Science School offers students a chance to earn their Grade 12 science and math credits and prepare for university in a unique setting. Though they need to be academically strong, students don't need to have the very highest grades to attend this program. They do, however, need a love of science, a desire to learn, and a real interest in interacting with people. Interested Connect with Mr. Wonder for more details.
Help/Volunteers Needed
Students and families living in the Dunnville area, Jubillee Community Church in Dunnville is in need of volunteers to help with Child Care every other Tuesday morning from 10-11:30 AM for their Ladies Bible Study. If you are able to help out connect please connect with Wendy at admin@jubileefaith.ca.
From Back to Scratch
Today
Italian Wedding Soup and bun ......$3
Chilli and a bun......$3
English muffin pizza's......$1
Oatmeal Cookie....$1
Chocolate chip muffin....$1
Drinks....$1

Warning Bell......8:55
Period 1......9:00 - 10:21
Period 2......10:28 - 11:41
Lunch......11:41 - 12:24
Period 3......12:29 - 1:42
Period 4......1:49 - 3:02