| PURSUE YOUR PASSION | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/402 | PURSUE YOUR PASSION | <p>PURSUE YOUR PASSION – A CANNABIS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE</p><p>The Government of Canada's Pursue Your Passion tour is an interactive student based event taking place at OSS on Mon Feb 11 & Tues Feb 12 in all periods and at lunch.<br></p><p>It has been identified that regular cannabis use, especially in youth and young adults, can impact their brain functioning, which could make it harder for them to achieve their goals. By encouraging participation in engaging experiences that tap into sport, art, and the virtual world we hope to spark a future passion and educate about the facts of cannabis use. </p><p>The interactive experiences will encourage students to understand the value of; <strong>thinking</strong>, <strong>planning</strong>, <strong>movement</strong>, <strong>coordination, decision making</strong>, and <strong>emotions</strong> and how these could be affected through the use of cannabis. </p><p>For more information on the tour and it's innovative and engaging approach to cannabis awareness go to;<br></p><p><a href="https://pursueyourpassion.ca/">https://pursueyourpassion.ca/</a><br></p><p></p> | | | |
| News for Potential Graduates | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/390 | News for Potential Graduates | <p>An assembly for all grade 12 students was held on January 10th. At that assembly, students were informed about Commencement (the graduation ceremony), Grad Gown ordering and payment, as well as deadlines for Community Involvement Hour submission and scholarships, including the OSS Grad Profile.</p><p>Please visit the <a href="/guidance/commencement">OSS Commencement page</a> or the <a href="/guidance/grade-12-important-info">Grade 12 Important Information page</a> to see the Commencement Handout, as well information about <span style="color:#ff6600;"><strong>Grad Photo retakes</strong></span> and other important dates.</p><p>Grad Gown order forms and sizing sheets are available in Guidance.</p><p>And grade 12 students: don't forget to check your school email account on a regular basis for important information.<br></p> | | | |
| Grad Photo Retakes | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/391 | Grad Photo Retakes | <p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"comic sans ms", serif, "emojifont";">Edge Imaging will be returning OSS to do Grad Photo retakes on
<strong><span style="color:#c00000;">Tuesday, February 26, 2019</span></strong>. Book your portrait session at
<a href="https://www.edgeimaging.ca/en/book-your-grad-session" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">
bookmygrad.ca</a>. Use the school code ORI</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"comic sans ms", serif, "emojifont";">Only potential graduates should book a Grad Photo session!</span></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for February 20, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/407 | Morning Announcements for February 20, 2019 |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">In
boy’s hockey playoff action yesterday, your nighthawks defeated Bradford by a
score of 4 - 1. A great defensive effort lead the boys to many offensive
opportunities. Next up is Collingwood on Thursday. Wish the boys good
luck. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Congratulations
to the Senior Boys Basketball team who are moving on to SCAA finals after a
65-48 victory over Innisdale. Lock down defense in the second half was
the difference in the game. Next action is tomorrow vs Nantyr Shores,
3:30 here at OSS.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Congratulations to the Senior
Girls Volleyball Team on their Semi-Final victory over the Bear Creek Kodiaks
yesterday. Despite a very short bench, the girls managed to play
very good defense and pull off the 3 games to zero win.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Next action for the team is
this Thursday at Eastview for the SCAA Championship.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">There will be a model UN meeting today at
lunch in Room 337 </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">Just a reminder that tonight is the Juno Beach
fundraiser at Boston pizza from 5-7pm. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">Any Juno student who has not returned their
ticket envelope is to see Mrs. Young in Room 337 today.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">could any available link crew leaders please
make their way to the front foyer following these morning announcements, that’s
all available link crew leaders to the foyer after these announcements.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Senior
Concert Band members are reminded of the altered rehearsal time today due to
our workshops. Locations for instrument groupings are posted in google
classroom</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Senior
Stage Band also has guests in working with you today - regular time for
rehearsal.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Intermediate
Stage Band meets regular time.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">FINAL
TRIP PAYMENTS for Memphis & New Orleans is DUE today - as is the rooming
assignments </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Thanks
for a great Intermediate Concert Band Rehearsal last night!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">OSS,
do you know what’s happening a week from today? The OSS Pancake Breakfast! All
you need to do to attend is give a minimum 3$ donation. The best part, even
better than the pancakes, is that ALL proceeds go to the Orillia Youth Centre! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">ATTENTION ALL GRADE 9s</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">This Friday, after school,
your Link Crew leaders will be running an awesome event to kick off Semester 2.
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">All grade 9s are welcome and
encouraged to come hang out and have some fun. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">This Game’s Night will run
from 2:30-5:00! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are looking forward to
seeing you!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Just a reminder that there is
a Link Crew Meeting in in Room 335 TODAY at lunch to prepare for Friday’s
Event.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">That’s today, at lunch in Mr.
Greven’s room.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">See you there!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">The junior girl’s
volleyball team ended their season yesterday with a strong showing and some
good energy against undefeated Eastview. The team improved steadily throughout
the year, and will be a force to be reckoned with next year.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Trillium Manor is holding a <strong><span style="color:#4472c4;">Youth Career Information Day</span></strong><span style="color:#4472c4;"> </span>on <strong><span style="color:#c00000;">Tuesday, March
12, 2019</span></strong>. Check your school emails or visit Guidance for more
information.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;">Would those individuals who
previously spoke with Mrs. Prentice about the position of Student Trustee
please come to the Guidance boardroom at the start of lunch today.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Little Caesars Pizza
Kits arrive TODAY!! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Please come down to the
dance studio at the end of the day TODAY to pick up your pizza kits </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Thanks for your
support of the dance team.</span></p><p><br></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for February 19, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/406 | Morning Announcements for February 19, 2019 |
<p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Mark your
calendar for this WEDNESDAY and come out to Boston Pizza to support the Juno
Beach Fundraiser from 5pm-8pm. See Mrs. Young for more details.</span></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Intermediate concert band meets today (Tuesday) at
7pm.<span> </span>Just a reminder that we cannot
guarantee locker access to bring all of your stuff </p><p class="MsoPlainText">Intermediate sax ensemble meets today at 11 am </p><p class="MsoPlainText">Reminder to senior concert band of the musical guests for
our rehearsal on Wednesday - take note of start time and location for some
instruments - posted on goggle classroom </p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">There is a SAC
meeting today not in our usual spot, we will meet downstairs by the health
room</span></p><p><em><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Calling all
singers: If you are interested in being part of an O.S.S. choir</span></em><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;"> <em>please see Mrs.
Ruttan at the beginning of lunch <strong>today</strong> in room 108 to sign up.
That's room 108 at lunch. If singing in a choir just might be your thing,
be there!</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">The Nordic ski
team competed at the GB championships at Highland Nordic in Duntroon on Friday
in a bid to qualify for OFSAA. The skiers battled windy and icy conditions
throughout the day and put in some great performances. Both the senior boys and
girl’s teams qualified along with 3 junior girls. In all 12 skiers will be
competing at OFSAA, the highest number of qualifying skiers yet for OSS.
Notable individual performances include Audrey Rieckenberg and Olivia Karn who
finished 3rd and 10th respectively in the junior girl’s high school
category, and Jeremy Langner who finished 10th in the senior boy’s high school
category. Congratulations Nighthawks and good luck at OFSAA next week.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Could Mandy
Wilson, Emily Ingersoll-McNeely, Peyton Nie, Anna Ayers, Olivia Hunter, and
Jillian Walker please see Miss Helmerichs sometime today to pick up permission
slips for Friday's Relay U trip.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Envirothon team will be meeting today afterschool in
room 303. Please see Ms. Stephens if you are unable to attend.</p><p class="MsoNormal">This is a reminder to all Construction S.H.S.M. students
that the mandatory trip to the woodworking show is this Friday. Please
bring in your form in ASAP. Please see Mr. Bolen if you have any
question.</p><p class="MsoNormal">ATTENTION ALL GRADE NINES!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Join your Link Crew Leaders after school for a Games event
here at OSS on Friday!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Starting at 2:30 join your friends and play games and
participate in different activities until 5:00!</p><p class="MsoNormal">See you on Friday!<span style="font-size:17pt;line-height:107%;"><br></span></p> | | | |
| Morning Annoucements for February 15, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/405 | Morning Annoucements for February 15, 2019 |
<p><span style="font-family:"cambria",serif;color:black;">Can all volleyball
players (Boys and Girls - Junior and Senior) come to a meeting in room 303 on
Friday at the start of Lunch with Ms. Knight?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Last night the
Senior Boys Basketball team demonstrated some poise and character in a 62-47 win
over Eastview in SCAA quarter final action. Ryan Heim, Caleb Clark and
Matt Mercer led the way. Next action is Tuesday vs Innisdale here at OSS.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Attention grads!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Grad retakes are Tuesday February 26, 2019. This
is the last opportunity to have your grad photo taken. Book now at <a href="http://www.bookmygrad.ca/">www.bookmygrad.ca</a>. Our school code is ORI</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;">Even if you do not wish to
purchase your grad photos please book a free appointment in order to appear in
the yearbook. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The photographer will also be available in the afternoon for
students who have not had their photo taken for a student i.d. card.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Your boy’s hockey team was in SCAA league action yesterday against
Barrie North. The boys finished their regular season with a 4 -4 tie. Special
shout out to Noah Mountain who popped in 2 goals and had an assist. Wish the
boys good luck in their first game of the playoffs on Tuesday in Bradford.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">OSS Curling Teams played yesterday in Midland.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Girls used strategies and team work, but came up short with a
score of 9 -7. Congratulations on a great season. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Boys won with an excellent start and a final score of 12 - 1. All
the best for your next game.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Senior
Stage Band meets today at 11am</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>FINAL
Trip payments for MEMPHIS/New Orleans trip is DUE on WEDNESDAY — please ensure
you have picked up the payment sheet in advance.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">Congrats to the Jr.
Boys on a great season. They fell short to the first place Innisdale team last
night but showed huge improvements throughout the season.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;">Do you love
camping, canoeing, hiking, snowshoeing and all things outdoors? Do you want to
be active and enjoy nature and the wilderness? How does a spring trip to the
Haliburton Forest sound? Come to Room 346 at the start of lunch next THURSAY,
February 21<sup>st</sup>, for the Outdoor Adventure Club! See Ms. Siecker
if you have questions. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Enviro-action will meet today at lunch in the library. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Check out our new Wellness Board outside of the library.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>The first 15 people
to unscramble the phrase of letters on the board will win a prize!</p><p class="MsoNormal">We are also starting a Be Kind to One Another
Challenge.<span> </span>All students and teachers can
nominate a student they noticed being kind to another person and every month,
one nomination will be chosen to win a prize!<span>
</span>Check this out on the Wellness Board outside of the library!<br></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for February 14, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/404 | Morning Announcements for February 14, 2019 |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Dance team meets today (Thursday at lunch) and Tuesday/Friday
next week (at lunch) in the dance studio. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Also reminder pizza orders are being delivered
Wednesday - these are frozen products and must be picked up on the 20th. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">On Monday of this week your OSS Nighthawk Sr. Girls
Volleyball Team were victorious in winning their quarter final match against
the “Co-Nocturnal” Collingwood Collegiate Fighting Owls. That victory
puts the team in the Semi Final match on Tuesday of next week, at Bear Creek
Secondary School in Barrie.<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Good Luck Nighthawks!!!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Are you interested in being a candidate for next year’s
Student Trustee position? Please see Mrs. Prentice at 11:45 in room 229 for a
brief meeting and to collect required documentation.</p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">The Boys AND
Girls Curling Teams are reminded of their playoff games today at 3 in Midland.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">All players are
to leave class promptly at 1:30. Let’s go Nighthawks! </span></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Senior stage band </p><p class="MsoPlainText">- make up rehearsal Friday at 11 a.m. thank you in
advance for altering your schedules to make up for snow days </p><p class="MsoPlainText">Senior concert band </p><p class="MsoPlainText">- check google classroom for update for next weeks’
rehearsal with pro and semi-pro musicians </p><p class="MsoPlainText">- practice practice practice — it’s the only way to make
progress </p><p class="MsoPlainText">Memphis/New Orleans bound students - final payments due
next Wednesday - please pickup your payment sheet </p><p class="MsoPlainText">- sign up for your rolling list by Friday - posted on
google classroom </p><p class="MsoPlainText">Intermediate Concert band students</p><p class="MsoPlainText">Thanks for a great time at Geneva Park - please make sure
you continue to practice </p><p class="MsoPlainText">Sax ensemble meets tomorrow morning </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><span>To
those members of the OSS family who took the time to help make valentine’s
special for everyone: Thank You! Mrs. Prentice could not have gotten the job
done without you! You are truly an amazing and kindhearted group who care in so
many ways!! Thank you!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">There will be a practice after school on
Thursday for the junior girls’ volleyball team.</span></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Could all of the Music arts and entertainment SHSM
students please come to room 110 at the beginning of lunch today –Mrs. Matthie
needs to let you know of some dates for some exciting opportunities!</p><p><em><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Calling all
singers! If you like to sing and would like to be part of a choir, please
see Mrs. Ruttan in room 108 at the beginning of lunch on Tuesday, February
19. </span></em></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Any Juno Beach
student who has not signed up for a shift at Boston Pizza next week are to see
Mrs. Young or Ms. Penfold sometime today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"cambria",serif;color:black;">Can all volleyball
players (Boys and Girls - Junior and Senior) come to a meeting in room 303 on
Friday at the start of Lunch with Ms. Knight?</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Check out our new Wellness Board outside of the library.<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>The first 15 people
to unscramble the phrase of letters on the board will win a prize!</p><p class="MsoNormal">We are also starting a Be Kind to One Another
Challenge.<span> </span>All students and teachers can
nominate a student they noticed being kind to another person and every month,
one nomination will be chosen to win a prize!<span>
</span>Check this out on the Wellness Board outside of the library!<br></p> | | | |