| JACK-TALK ASSEMBLY | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/344 | JACK-TALK ASSEMBLY |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;">OSS will be
hosting a Jack- Talk Assembly for all grades on Wednesday October 17.<span> </span>Jack.org is an organization that works with student
engagement to increase the conversations to youth from youth about mental
health and breaking the silence. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;">This assembly
will include two post-secondary student speakers who are trained and certified
to speak to youth about mental health education and personal stories. We
hope that this will help break barriers surrounding mental health discussions
and educate our students about community supports. Two school social
workers will be available that day for our students if they require support.
If you have any questions, please call into the school and ask to speak to<span> </span>Vice Principal David Brooks. </span></p> | | | |
| Health in the Digital Age - October 20, 2018 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/342 | Health in the Digital Age - October 20, 2018 |
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;"><a href="https://www1.scdsb.on.ca/portal/page/portal/STAFF/SW_USER_CONTENT/Home/News%20Articles/HealthInTheDigitalAge_Oct30-Midland.jpg"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;">"Health in the Digital Age" on Oct. 30 in
Midland</span></strong></a></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;">Parents and educators are invited to a free
event on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Midland Cultural Centre. "Health in
the Digital Age" will explore the relationship between technology and
health. Technology users, particularly the iGeneration, are at risk of
isolation, addiction tendencies including gaming disorders, anxiety and
depression, all of which can lead to significant mental health concerns. Four
experts (including SCDSB's own Danielle Mink and John Playford) will navigate
through the complex relationships of digital communication, social media and
our personal health. Register now to reserve your space: <a href="https://midlandculturalcentre.ticketfly.com/event/1767704-our-health-health-in-digital-midland/"><span style="font-size:12pt;">https://midlandculturalcentre.ticketfly.com/event/1767704-our-health-health-in-digital-midland/</span></a>.
</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;"> </span></p> | | | |
| Love Builds Brains - October 22, 2018 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/341 | Love Builds Brains - October 22, 2018 |
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;"><a href="https://www1.scdsb.on.ca/portal/page/portal/STAFF/SW_USER_CONTENT/Home/News%20Articles/LoveBuildsBrains-Flyer.pdf"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;">'Love Builds Brains' events with Dr. Jean Clinton on
Oct. 22</span></strong></a></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;">Loving relationships that are warm, responsive
and predictable help children thrive. How can we build these relationships?
You're invited to join the SCDSB and the County of Simcoe for a two sessions
with Dr. Jean Clinton, renowned child psychiatrist, as she explores brain
development through the lens of connectedness, relationships and love. The
daytime event is for early years educators; the evening event is open to the
public. Registration is required for both sessions. </span></p> | | | |
| Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/339 | Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) | <p>The Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information (APSIP) is being held at OSS on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 1:05 p.m.</p><div>The Aboriginal Post-Secondary Information Program (APSIP) is dedicated
to empowering and improving access opportunities for Aboriginal (First
Nations, status and non-status, Inuit and Métis) learners to pursue
postsecondary education in Ontario.
</div><br><p>At APSIP events, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with Aboriginal
college and university liaisons who can answer your questions about applying to
college or university, choosing a program, admission requirements, applying for
financial aid / funding, arranging living accommodations and campus
life.</p><p>You’ll also discover how Ontario’s colleges and universities can be a home away from
home with resource centres and support services specifically for
Aboriginal students. Make sure you self-identify as an Aboriginal person
when you complete your college or university application, or at the Aboriginal
Student Services centre on campus, to keep informed of the many
services, programs and events that are available to meet your needs.</p> | | | |
| University Information Program at TLSS - time change | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/327 | University Information Program at TLSS - time change |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3">The times for the<strong><span style="color:#c00000;"> </span>University Information Program (UIP) </strong>being
held at <strong><span style="color:#c00000;">Twin Lakes Secondary School</span></strong><span style="color:#c00000;"> </span>have been changed to:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"><strong>Thursday, October 25, 2018</strong>, <strong><span style="color:#c00000;">6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; </span></strong>the
original time was 6:30 pm–9:00 pm.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-3">The UIP allows you to gather
information about <strong><span style="color:#c00000;">Ontario’s 21 universities</span></strong>,
including programs, campus life and anything else that may help you make a
decision about which Ontario university to choose. </span><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-3"><span style="color:#c00000;">No fee or pre-registration is required
to attend the UIP in your area.</span></strong><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-3">
Parents are encouraged to attend!</strong><span style="font-size:14pt;"></span></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for October 17, 2018 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/348 | Morning Announcements for October 17, 2018 |
<p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Attention OSS
students, this Thursday at 1:15, which is the last class of the day we will be
having a buy-in for the senior boy's football team at our field. We
are selling wristbands for entrance today and tomorrow at lunch for $2. You MUST,
I repeat must have your wristband on you for you to be signed out of class and
enter the game. On Thursday try to wear school colours for the game and
come out and show your support to the team. Let's go Nighthawks !!!! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:"helveticaneue",serif;color:#333333;">Due to a drama field trip there will be no improv team practice
at lunch today. See you next week!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">X Country runners
are reminded of today's meeting at the start of lunch in Room #100.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">See you there!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The Jr. Girls’ Flag Football season came to an end in the
quarter-finals yesterday with a loss to an unorthodox offense from the eventual
finalists from Innisdale. Thanks for a great season, ladies. Remember to
return your jersey to your coaches ASAP. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>A
welcoming reminder that there will be an assembly on Mental Health today. All
grade 11 and 12 classes will be called down at the beginning of Period 2. after
lunch all Grade 9 and 10 classes will be called down at the beginning of period
4. We look forward to seeing you </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>SHIRTS,
SHIRTS, SHIRTS — Orders are DUE on Friday</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Rehearsals
are as per usual for today … just a reminder to Senior Concert Band - that we
are working towards our large event on Friday after lunch. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Please
check specific ensemble google classrooms for updates and specifics for each
group.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Jasmine
C., Korrie BM and Kate S. are asked to see Mrs Matthie at the beginning of
lunch today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Last night the
Junior Girls Basketball team traveled to Innisdale, the team struggled
scoring the ball, didn't play their best defense but came away with a 42-27 win.
Still lots of work to do. Next action is tomorrow, 3:30 here at OSS vs
Bradford.</span></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for October 16, 2018 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/346 | Morning Announcements for October 16, 2018 |
<p><span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;color:black;">Dance team meets
this Friday and next Friday at lunch in the dance studio.</span></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Any students interested in improving their tennis,
badminton, or pickle ball skills come on out to open gym every Tuesday at
lunch!!</p><p class="MsoNormal">Today a representative from the University of British
Columbia will be at OSS. The presentation starts at 9:25 am and the
sign-up sheet is in Guidance. After the general presentation, the rep
would like to meet with any indigenous grade 12 interested in attending UBC.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Could
Abby A. please see Mrs. Matthie today.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Could
Sarina B. see Mrs. Matthie immediately following the announcements</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>ALSO
don’t forget shirt orders are due on FRIDAY.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Regular
rehearsals this week.</span></p> | | | |