| 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> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for March 22, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/420 | Morning Announcements for March 22, 2019 |
<p class="MsoPlainText">Tickets for the public performances of Alice in
Wonderland are available from the office as of Monday or see Mrs. MacMillan or
Mrs. Munro Tickets will sell fast<span> </span>-
seats are limited !!!</p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Attention all
Ultimate Frisbee players. The second tryout will be Monday at lunch for
all students whose last names fall from M to Z. Ultimate tryout Monday at
lunch.</span></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Can
all girls playing lacrosse please come to the health room at lunch to look at
jerseys for sizing and for information on tournaments.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for March 21, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/419 | Morning Announcements for March 21, 2019 |
<p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">This is a reminder
to students who are attending the Lunch-Time Literacy Test Help sessions that
there is another session today at lunch. Students working with Ms. Newman
are to meet in 326 and students working with Ms. Penfold are to meet in 217.
The Literacy Test is NEXT WEEK so come in to get some extra tips and
PIZZA to help you be successful!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Track and field
athletes, you have a practice today at 2:30 PM.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Come prepared to
do the workout either indoors or outdoors.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">The door is open
to new recruits. See Mr. Rae in Room #100 if you'd like to know
more.</span></p><p><span>There is an open
session today at lunch for anyone needing help for model UN. It will take place
in room 337. <br>
</span><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Hey OSS!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Why not celebrate
spring with a new Rafiki bracelet or a relaxing cup of tea? <strong>Today</strong> and <strong>tomorrow</strong>
are your last chances to buy David's tea and Rafiki bracelets in the forum
at lunch. Money raised goes to supporting WE villages in Kenya and
India.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">ALSO..There is a
meeting today at lunch for Me to We members in room 222....See you there.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hey Grade 11’s. Are you planning on following the
University Pathway after next year? Do you like free lunches?<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">If you answered yes to these questions then come to the
Guidance Office soon, and sign up for the ½ Day <strong>Grade 11 University Preview
and Information Session</strong> held at Lakehead University, on <strong>Thursday, April
25</strong>. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The cost is free</strong> and you will receive information
concerning:</p><p class="MsoNormal">-The University Application Process</p><p class="MsoNormal">-Student Life around Campus</p><p class="MsoNormal">-Financial Aid Information</p><p class="MsoNormal">-Take a Tour of a University Residence</p><p class="MsoNormal">-Information on University Programs and Courses</p><p class="MsoNormal">-Free Lunch included!!</p><p class="MsoNormal">For more information, come and see Mr. Scott and pick up
your registration form soon.</p><p>A representative from the University of Guelph will be
visiting OSS on <strong>Monday, March 25, 2019</strong>. If you are interested in
attending this presentation, please sign the list in Guidance!<span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;"> <br></span></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for March 20, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/418 | Morning Announcements for March 20, 2019 |
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">There will be a meeting for all girls interested in
playing slo pitch at lunch on Wednesday in room 342. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hey Grade 11’s. Are you planning on following the
University Pathway after next year? Do you like free lunches?<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">If you answered yes to these questions then come to the
Guidance Office soon, and sign up for the ½ Day <strong>Grade 11 University Preview
and Information Session</strong> held at Lakehead University, on <strong>Thursday, April
25</strong>. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong>The cost is free</strong> and you will receive information
concerning:</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">-The University Application Process</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">-Student Life around Campus</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">-Financial Aid Information</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">-Take a Tour of a University Residence</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">-Information on University Programs and Courses</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">-Free Lunch included!!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">For more information, come and see Mr. Scott and pick up
your registration form soon.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Will the following students please see Ms. Stanley in
guidance after the announcements?<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hennessy C.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hunter N.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jacob V.D.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Teegan W.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Sarah A.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Baseball
tryouts begin this afternoon at 2:30 until 4 pm in our gym. Bring your glove to
the gym afterschool to warm up.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Attention
junior boy’s rugby players. There is a meeting today at the
start of lunch in room 346. That's all junior boy’s rugby players, meeting
today in room 346 at the start of lunch. We will also have our first
practice today in the small gym after school.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Any girls interested in playing slo pitch this year
should come to an important meeting in room 342 at lunch today for details
about tryout dates. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Tomorrow,
Thursday March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. Rock your crazy or mismatched
socks to show that differences are beautiful.</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">This week’s winner of Be Kind to One Another is Kiera
Barzik. Kiera ensured another student was in a safe
place and she was kind, supportive and encouraging. Great
job! Kiera please come to the main office to receive your prize.<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Remember to drop off your nomination for Be Kind to the
box in the library.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Anyone wishing to play Girls Lacrosse should come to a
meeting at the start of lunch today in room 125.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>See
you there.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">A representative from the University of Guelph will be
visiting OSS on <strong>Monday, March 25, 2019</strong>. If you are interested in
attending this presentation, please sign the list in Guidance!<br></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for March 19, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/417 | Morning Announcements for March 19, 2019 |
<p class="MsoNormal">Hey Outdoor Enthusiasts! Are you planning on making your own
wilderness survival kit? A reminder that it’s this THURSDAY at lunch in Room
346. The $10 can be paid online or to Ms. Siecker ASAP. See you Thursday! </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Anyone
interested in playing Girls Lacrosse is asked to come to a meeting at the start
of lunch on Wednesday in Room 125.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Attention to all those that have signed up for Baseball tryouts.
Our first tryout is Wednesday in the gym from 2:30 to 4:00. Bring your glove
and get changed and be in the gym for 2:30 to warm up.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Breakfast program
today in room 223. Come by for some French Toast, yoghurt and fruit. Come by
during the break!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">Hey Hey OSS...are you
interested in being active, getting involved and having a blast....then
Ultimate Frisbee is for you. No experience is needed. A meeting and
signup will be at the start of lunch today in the main gym. All are welcome.
</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Track and Field
practices start today after school at 2:30 PM.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Please meet
downstairs between the gym and the cafeteria.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Remember to dress
for the weather, it will be 4 degrees tomorrow afternoon.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">Attention all SAC
members our meeting has been moved to Wednesday.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">This is a
reminder to students who are attending the Lunch-Time Literacy Test Help sessions
that there is another session today at lunch. Students working with Ms.
Newman are to meet in 326 and students working with Ms. Penfold are to meet in
217. Remember, there is pizza so come get extra help for the
Literacy Test if you are working with Ms. Newman or Ms. Penfold! The
Literacy Test is NEXT WEEK so come in to get some extra tips to help you be
successful!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>NEXT
WEEK IS THE GB’s of MUSIC</span><span style="font-family:"times new roman",serif;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>So
Regular Rehearsals this week for all ensembles — Intermediate Concert Band
tonight at 7pm.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>FUNDRAISER
is NOW ON — see a music student to get your CHOCOLATE FIX - orders will arrive
just in time for the Easter Bunny</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Attention all grade 10 and 11 students….</p><p class="MsoNormal">We have 14 Japanese students coming at the end of March
and we are looking for OSS students who would like to be their buddies.</p><p class="MsoNormal">You will earn community service hours for the time you spend
with your buddies at lunch!</p><p>Please sign up in guidance ASAP<span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;"> <br></span></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for March 18, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/416 | Morning Announcements for March 18, 2019 |
<p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Welcome
back OSS!! This week the Me-to-We team is continuing to sell Rafiki
bracelets and David's tea! Support a great cause and don't miss out on the
par----TEA! We are very close to buying our first goat worth $50.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;">HUGS is
meeting today at lunch in room 309. Everyone is welcome. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Hey
OSS......Ultimate Frisbee is back. There will be a brief meeting on
Tuesday at the start of lunch in the main gym for anyone interested in playing
Ultimate Frisbee. We are looking for anyone in grade 9 to 12....NO
EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Come out, have some fun and learn how to show
your SPIRIT!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">ULTIMATE
SIGNUP AND MEETING TUESDAY IN THE GYM. PRACTICE STARTS WEDNESDAY AT
LUNCH.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Hey
Everyone - Grade 9's up to Grade 12!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Track
and Field practices start tomorrow after school at 2:35 PM.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">We
will meet downstairs between the gym and the cafeteria.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">For
part of the workout, we plan to go outside so please dress for that.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">This
is the last week to bring in any formal wear to donate for the Grad sale at
Couchiching Heights. Please drop any formal wear off to room 337 by Friday.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;color:black;">Attention potential baseball players:
Tryouts start Wednesday. Make sure your name is on the sign-up sheet outside
the phys ed office today to be assigned a tryout time. Tryout times will be
posted on Tuesday.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;">HUGS is
meeting today at lunch in room 309. Everyone is welcome. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;">The
following students are asked to come to guidance to see Ms. Stanley after
announcements:</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Sarah A.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hennessy C.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Hunter N.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Jacob V.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Teegan W.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:107%;"> </span></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for March 8, 2019 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/414 | Morning Announcements for March 8, 2019 |
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;"><span style="font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">The Senior Boys
Basketball teams season came to a thrilling and rewarding end Wednesday in
Hamilton at OFSAA. After starting the tournament with a crushing triple
overtime loss the boys rebounded with unbelievable character and put together 3
straight wins over some of the best teams in the province. The final game
vs #3 seed Cathedral saw the boys down big early. The team came together
and a 25-11 run in the 4th quarter pulled out the unexpected victory and
Consolation Championship. This dream season ends with a 36-6 record, 6
titles including Blackball, SCAA, GB’s and now a first ever for OSS....OFSAA
Consolation Champions and 9th in the province. Congratulations
gentlemen.....what an unbelievable accomplishment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black;">Let’s
keep up the “POSITIVI-TEA” and keep raising money for those who need our help.
Tea and rafikis are still on sale today. TODAY IS YOUR LAST DAY UNTIL AFTER
MARCH BREAK to help the me-to-we achieve their goal of purchasing a goat or
two. Hope to see you at lunch today! </span></p><p>For those individuals on Students’ Council that have items still in the War
Room, could you please pick up today by 2:30!!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Attention
ALL ensemble members travelling to MUSICFEST the end of MARCH — if you would
like to order a group photo — please go to the google classroom for each
ensemble and place your order. Each picture is $10.00</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>We
only have 2 rehearsals until GBs please ensure you are practicing.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;"> </span></p> | | | |