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Grad Gown Information for Potential Graduateshttp://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/536Grad Gown Information for Potential Graduates<span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;">Commencement Ceremonies take place June 25, 2020.<span>  </span>Grad Gown Order Forms are now available in Guidance.<span>  </span>Completed forms & payment are due by <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>January 31, 2020</strong></span>.<span>  </span>Please speak to someone in Guidance if financial assistance is needed.<br></span>
After School Numeracy & Literacy Supporthttp://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/525After School Numeracy & Literacy Support<p>​</p><table class="ms-rteTable-default" width="100%" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:100%;"><p>Dear Parent or Guardian,</p><p>Orillia Secondary School is excited to be offering an after-hours math support program and an after-hours literacy support program for students in grade 9 and grade 10. </p><p>The <strong>after-hours math support program</strong> will focus on supporting students currently enrolled in grade 9 and grade 10 math courses.  Dates/Time are listed on the back of this form. </p><p>The <strong>after-hours literacy support program</strong> will focus on preparing students for the upcoming Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test that occurs on March 31, 2020. Dates/Time are listed on the back of this form.</p><p>If you would like to see your student take part in these programs, please sign the permission form below. </p><p>If you have any questions about this please feel free to contact me,</p><p>Thank you, </p><p>David Brooks</p><p>Vice-Principal Orillia Secondary School</p><p><a href="mailto:dbrooks@scdsb.on.ca">dbrooks@scdsb.on.ca</a>   (705) 329-4537 ext. 42256</p><p><br></p><p><a href="/Documents/OSS%20AHME%20Form.pdf"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />OSS AHME Form.pdf</a><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
Morning Announcements for January 17, 2020http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/556Morning Announcements for January 17, 2020 <p class="MsoNormal">Attention graduating grade 12 students: Grad gown order forms are available in guidance. Please place your order by the deadline of January 31</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Hey OSS, </span><span style="font-family:"times new roman", serif;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span>Are you stressed out? Do you need a good laugh or would you like to have fun and just dance? Today come to the cafeteria for the 1/2 hour comedy special or join us in the dance studio for some Just Dance. Laughing and dancing are great ways to improve your mental health. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:#212121;">Congratulations to Calvin Kudar who was selected to be OSS’s Rotary Student of the Month for December.</span><span style="font-family:"times new roman", serif;color:#212121;"></span></p><p><br></p>
Morning Announcements for January 16. 2020http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/555Morning Announcements for January 16. 2020 <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Interested in Indoor Rowing? Indoor rowing is a great way to build physical fitness, train for a spring sport. No experience needed. Meet in room 222 at lunch today.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Ms. Allan needs 10 volunteers to help with a tournament at the Coldwater arena on Sat. Jan. 25<sup>th</sup>.<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Spots are filling up quickly.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Please sign up with Ms. Allan in the guidance office.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Last night the varsity boy’s hockey team played Twin Lakes in the 2nd annual Orillia Cup.  After falling behind a goal early the team charged ahead to a 4 to 2 victory.  The whole team played a solid game but the top line really propelled us on the scoresheet.  Captain Noah M. had a 4-point night with 2 goals and 2 assists.  Jacob B. and Jesse M. both had 2 goals and an assist each.  Great work nighthawks.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Next action is in February.</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"merriweather", serif;color:black;">Hey OSS! Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed about exams? Well...come to the dance studio at lunch to de-stress, and relax with some yoga and meditation! Fuzzy blankets, pillows, and diffusers will be there to maximize your relaxation! See you there!</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"merriweather", serif;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The Nordic ski team competed in the Phoenix Race at Georgian Nordic in Parry Sound yesterday.  The team faced stiff competition against some of the best Nordic skiers in the province. Great effort was put in by everyone with some notable results. Claire K. finished 3rd in the Novice Girls race while Audrey R. finished 1st in the Senior Girls High School category.  Both the Jr girls and Sr. boys finished 3rd overall in the team category.  Great job Nighthawks!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Hey OSS, </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"-webkit-standard", serif;color:black;">Do you need to laugh or dance? This Friday come to the cafeteria for the 1/2-hour comedy special or join us in the dance studio for some Just Dance. Laughing and dancing are great ways to improve your mental health.    </span></p><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> </span>
Morning Announcements for January 15, 2019http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/554Morning Announcements for January 15, 2019 <p class="MsoNormal">Attention graduating grade 12 students: Grad gown order forms are available in guidance. Please place your order by the deadline of January 31.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Could <span style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Jackson G. and Ethan T. please see Mrs. Munro in room 111 at the start of lunch today.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Congratulations to the varsity girls curling team for their win against Elmvale last night! Skip Melanie L. and Vice Leah M. made some great calls and some excellent guards were put up by Abby A. It was a close game but we came out on top, way to go team!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Attention all grade 9 students! Link crew will be hosting their annual COCOA & CRAM! It will take place on Thursday January 16th, and Tuesday January 21st from 2:30- 4:00. What is COCOA & CRAM you ask? Well..... it is a time when ANY grade 9’s can come to the library for some deliciously good hot chocolate and some study tips from senior students. We are happy to help with any exam questions and preparation work! Hope to see you then! </span><span style="font-family:"segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;">&#128522;</span><span><br> -Hey Grade 9’s are you getting ready for exams and realizing you have some questions? Well no fear, Link Crew will be holding their annual COCOA & CRAM to help you guys with tips, tricks, and study habits! And don’t forget, the cocoa part! We will be making delicious hot chocolate with toppings available! So don’t miss it, this Thursday January, 16th and next Tuesday January 21st in the library from 2:30-4:00 </span><span style="font-family:"segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;">&#128522;</span><span><br> <br> - Do you like hot chocolate? Are you worried about exams? Look no further! On Thursday January 16th and Tuesday January 21st, Link Crew will be hosting COCOA & CRAM for ALL grade 9 students to attend! We have awesome tips to settle your exam nerves and we would love to help out with any questions you have regarding your work. While we work out the nerves, we will have delicious hot cocoa! Hope to see you all then </span><span style="font-family:"segoe ui symbol", sans-serif;">&#128578;</span></p> <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;">Hey Nighthawks, come down to the cafeteria at lunch on Friday, January 17th for a half hour of comedy. Come laugh and learn about how laughter betters your mental health. Also, if you can tell us a joke you will get a free chocolate bar!!<br> </span><p><br></p>
Morning Announcements for January 13, 2019http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/553Morning Announcements for January 13, 2019 <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Do you know what tomorrow is? Get ready because its pajamas and ice cream day. Name a better way to de-stress before exams! Come in your pajamas and snack on some free ice-cream! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:black;">Volunteers are needed for a hockey tournament at the Coldwater arena on Sat. January 25th.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:black;">See Ms. Allan in guidance ASAP!!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"arial", sans-serif;color:black;">Hey OSS, all students who purchased a hydro flask raffle ticket please come down to room 222 on Tuesday at lunch? That is all students who purchased a hydro flask raffle ticket before the break come to room 222 at lunch. Thanks, OSS!</span><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"arial", sans-serif;color:black;">There will also be a meeting for all Me to We members at the start of lunch tomorrow in room 222.</span><span style="color:black;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;"> </span></p>
Morning Announcements for January 10, 2020http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/552Morning Announcements for January 10, 2020 <p class="MsoNormal">Attention graduating grade 12 students: Grad gown order forms are available in guidance. Please place your order by the deadline of January 31</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">If you have not yet completed your 40 hours, there are a few upcoming opportunities:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">- Big Brothers, Big Sisters Hockey Tournament</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">- Taylor Cup Hockey Tournament</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">And the Leacock Retirement Lodge is looking for volunteers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Check the usual places for more information!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:#212121;">OSS, Next Tuesday you have the perfect excuse to wear your pajamas and eat ice cream, because it's ice cream and PJs day on the 14th! Come dressed in your finest pajamas! </span><span style="font-family:"times new roman", serif;color:#212121;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The Nordic ski team competed in the Thames Valley Race at Hardwood Hills yesterday.  This was the first race for many of the skiers. Everyone should be commended for having a great race in cold and windy conditions.  Both Sr. teams finished 3rd in the overall team competition. Notable individual performances included:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">McKenna K. - 6th place in Novice Girls</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Isaac L. - 2nd place in Novice Boys</span><span style="font-family:"times new roman", serif;color:black;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Audrey R. - 2nd place in Senior Girls</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="display:inline !important;">Maeve C. - 6th place in Senior Girls</span></span><span style="color:black;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="display:inline !important;">Bayze M. - 15th place in Senior Boys</span></span><span style="color:black;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="display:inline !important;">Way to go team!  Next race is Wed Jan 15th at Georgian Nordic in Parry Sound.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Last night the junior boy’s basketball ball team had a solid win over Bear Creek. Our offence and defence were both very strong and in terms of executing our play it was one of the best games played so far this season. Great work boys! The boys travel to Eastview on Tuesday for the battle between the two best teams in the league.<span style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><br> </span>On Tuesday, the OSS Me to We team went to Giant tiger to purchase hats, mitts and socks with the money raised by the December Hydro flask and scrunchie raffle. Giant Tiger provided almost $300 in clothing for a discounted price of $90 raised by the OSS staff and students.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">Today's Enviro-hawks meeting will be moved today to the library.  This is our last meeting before exams. <br></span></p>
Morning Announcements for January 9, 2020http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/551Morning Announcements for January 9, 2020 <p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:#212121;">OSS, do you want a way to de-stress before exams? We are having an ice cream and PJs day next Tuesday the 14th! Come to school in your pajamas, and eat some free ice cream at lunch! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Attention graduating grade 12 students: Grad gown order forms are available in guidance. Please place your order by the deadline of January 31<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:black;">Could all students who are signed up for the Europe trip please see Mrs. Young in room 337 to pick up a letter to go home.  </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">There will be a meeting today in room 222 at the start of lunch.</span><span style="color:#212121;"></span></p><p><br></p>
Morning Announcements for January 7, 2020http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/550Morning Announcements for January 7, 2020 <p class="MsoNormal">Attention graduating grade 12 students: Grad gown order forms are available in guidance. Please place your order by the deadline of <strong>January 31, 2020.<br></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Over the next few days, individuals from Students' Council will be handing out stickers to place somewhere which may cause stress. This could be on your laptop, cellphone, calculator etc. Serving as a reminder to take a breath or break when needed and to focus on yourself.</span><span style="font-family:"times new roman", serif;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
Morning Announcements for December 16, 2019http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/548Morning Announcements for December 16, 2019<p>​</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Attention grade 12 grads: Grad gown order forms are available in guidance. Please place your order by the deadline of January 31.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;">The Enviro-hawks would like to give a "gigantic green thumbs up" to the students and staff responsible for the waste sorting at the Gr 9 Pancake Breakfast last Friday.  Everything was sorted carefully so as little as possible ends up in our landfills.  Way to go Link Crew and Leaders! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:black;">This past weekend was the 75th Annual Blackball Basketball Tournament here in Orillia. For the Junior Boys, their first game on Friday they narrowly beat Middlefield from Markham by a score of 52-51. On Friday night they defeated LaSalle from Sudbury 64-48 to secure the first-place spot in their pool. On Saturday the team held their own for most of the game against a talented Frontenac squad from Kingston but ended up losing the game. Saturday evening saw the boys win against Patrick Fogarty for third place in the tournament! Great work team! Thank you to all of the student and teacher volunteers who played a role in the weekend. The team is continuing their league play with a game at Innisdale tomorrow. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">Looking for affordable clothing or Christmas gifts? Want to support a good cause? Well the Orillia SecondHand Store is taking over the Hawk Shop and today is the grand opening. Come down during lunch and shop our inventory of </span><span style="text-align:start;">gently used </span><span style="text-align:start;">clothing with prices ranging from $0.50 to $5.00.  All proceeds will be donated to the Building Hope Foundation. </span><span style="color:black;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;"> </span></p>