ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, April 25
ATHLETICS
Boys Soccer - Boys Soccer practice after school TODAY. Permission forms must be brought in. Wear shin guards and socks. We need a full turnout.
Badminton - congrats to those who competed in the Zone Championships these past two weeks. A big congratulations to Keira Dexter who qualified for the Grade 9 SOSSA Championship in Girls Singles next Monday. Thanks for the great season by all players and good luck on Monday Keira!
GUIDANCE
Honour Awards are still in our office. Please come and pick them up.
Tomorrow is the last day to nominate your Valedictorian. Pick up nomination form in Guidance.
MUSIC
Jazz Night - Jazz Night is TONIGHT and tickets are ONLY sold at the door for $7.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and we begin performances at 6:30 p.m.
CAFETERIA
Today’s special is Popcorn Chicken Bowl for $6.00.
SPRING COFFEE HOUSE
Student Council will be hosting our Spring Coffee House on Thursday, May 9th! If you want to be part of the performer lineup, you must sign up using one of the QR codes posted around the school. The form will close when all the spots are filled, so don’t wait! Check our instagram @lssscouncil.
SCHOOL NURSE - Reminder that Nurse Megan is here today.
GSA - The Gender and Sexuality Alliance is meeting at lunch TOMORROW. We will be reviewing the Pink Day posters and giving feedback to the DSBN school board. All are welcome.
SHAW TRIP
A quick reminder that there is a trip to the Shaw Festival planned for Wednesday, May 8th. We will be seeing “Witness for the Prosecution”, a murder mystery play based on an Agatha Christie novel! Seats are filling up fast, so please see Ms. Falardeau or Ms. Sacco if you are interested in attending.
LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS - This is a reminder to students with overdue library books. Please have them renewed or returned to the library.
SCIENCE HELP - Science help today at lunch in Room 218.
MATH HELP - Math help after school today in Room 103.
CRAFTING CLUB - Crafting club has been cancelled for today. We will see you next week
D & D CLUB – unfortunately we must postpone today, but we will see you next week.
TRIVIA
Yesterday’s Answer: Mrs. Newman
Today’s question- This staff member was a competitive figure skater.
😊 Smile of the Day 😊
“Did you hear about the employee who fell into an upholstery machine? Don’t worry, he’s fully RECOVERED.”
Wednesday, April 24
PERIOD 4 – if you were away yesterday, you will be given your Report Card today. Also afternoon co-op and P.4 spares, your report card is here.
ATHLETICS
Boys Soccer - Boys Soccer practice after school tomorrow. Permission forms must be brought in. Shin guards and socks. We need a full turnout.
Track & Field - Track practice for running athletes will be cancelled for today. Please speak with Mr. Vanderlee if you have not confirmed your events with him yet.
CHANGEROOM ITEMS – please be aware that ALL items that have been lurking around in both changerooms, are now on the Lost & Found table in the front stairwell hall.
GUIDANCE
Honour Awards are still in our office. Please come and pick them up.
MUSIC
Jazz Night - Jazz Night is TOMORROW and tickets are ONLY sold at the door for $7.00. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and we begin performances at 6:30 p.m.
Junior Jazz today at lunch in the band room.
Small Combos please come to the Band room at the start of lunch to check in.
Concert Choir tomorrow morning.
CAFETERIA
Today’s special is Meatball Subs for $6.25.
SPRING COFFEE HOUSE
Student Council will be hosting our Spring Coffee House on Thursday, May 9th! If you want to be part of the performer lineup, you must sign up using one of the QR codes posted around the school. The form will close when all the spots are filled, so don’t wait! Check our instagram @lssscouncil.
SCIENCE HELP - Science help AFTER SCHOOL today in room 218.
MATH HELP - Math help during lunch in Room 109.
SCHOOL NURSE - Reminder that Nurse Megan is here tomorrow.
GSA - The Gender and Sexuality Alliance is meeting at lunch this Friday. We will be reviewing the Pink Day posters and giving feedback to the DSBN school board. All are welcome.
SHAW TRIP
A quick reminder that there is a trip to the Shaw Festival planned for Wednesday, May 8th. We will be seeing “Witness for the Prosecution”, a murder mystery play based on an Agatha Christie novel! Seats are filling up fast, so please see Ms. Falardeau or Ms. Sacco if you are interested in attending.
LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS - This is a reminder to students with overdue library books. Please have them renewed or returned to the library.
CPR / FIRST AID - A reminder to all SHSM students attending the in-person CPR/First Aid training on Thursday, May 2nd - you MUST have your online training COMPLETE before May 2nd. Please do this ASAP!
TRIVIA
Yesterday’s Answer: Mr. Douglas
Today’s question- This staff member competed in the 2010 World Masters Rowing Championships.
😊 Smile of the Day 😊
“How does a rancher keep track of his cattle? With a cow-culator”.
Tuesday, April 23
ATHLETICS
Volleyball Intramural - Our coed volleyball intramural starts today at lunch. The Teachers Team plays Kayla Stewart’s team and Sienna’s team plays Josh’s team.
Boys Slo Pitch - Boys Slo Pitch tryouts continue today after school. Please meet outside at the end of the day.
GUIDANCE
Grad Breakfast - the Grad Breakfast will be held on Friday, May 17. You will receive more info before then. But for now, we need to know of any dietary restrictions. Please see Mrs. Holder, the Guidance secretary, and inform her of dietary restrictions TODAY.
MUSIC
Jazz Night - Jazz Night is Thursday, April 25th and tickets are ONLY sold at the door for $7.00.
No String Ensemble today.
Jazz Small Combos at lunch today.
Concert Band after school today.
CAFETERIA
Today’s special is Quesadillas for $6.25.
GRAD BIOs
Attention Grads! Please complete your grad bios ASAP. This is required for the Yearbook. The link can be found on the Grade 12 Only D2L page.
PHOTO ORDERS
Attention all students planning to order photos from the most recent retake day. Your orders are due TODAY whether online or by returning it to the school. If you are returning your order to school, please give it to your period 1 teacher or directly to Mme Diamond in Rm. 209. Period 1 teachers: if you do have orders, can you send a student to Room 209 with them at the end of the period.
SPRING COFFEE HOUSE
Student Council will be hosting our Spring Coffee House on Thursday, May 9th! If you want to be part of the performer lineup, you must sign up using one of the QR codes posted around the school. The form will close when all the spots are filled, so don’t wait! Check our instagram @lssscouncil.
SCIENCE HELP - Science help today at lunch in Room 218.
SECORD THRIFT SHOP - Secord Thrift needs your help! We have a new room, plenty of donations, and a mess. What an opportunity to make it better (and get volunteer hours)! If you are interested in volunteering to help organize the Thrift Shop, please see Mrs. Thompson.
PREFECTS - Prefects are reminded that we have a very important meeting today at lunch in 207.
ECO CLUB - Thank you to all who participated in yesterday’s Earth Day Neighbourhood Clean up! A special thank you to Caretaker Jason for all of his assistance. During this clean up, we collected almost everything you can think of and filled a third of the dumpster. Amazing job, Secord!
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB - The Library Book Club is meeting in the library today at lunch.
TRIVIA
Yesterday’s Answer: Mrs. Daniels
This week’s theme is: Do you know your Secord Staff? The questions will be all about your Secord folks.
Today’s question- This staff member once drove the real Stanley Cup trophy to Toronto Pearson Airport in their hatchback.
😊 Smile of the Day 😊
“Geology rocks, but geography’s where it’s at.”
Monday, April 22
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Please reflect on the following question: What homemade ceremony or honouring could you create in your family, school, or workplace that cultivates a sense of respect and gratitude for the land and water where you live?
Happy Earth Day! The very first Earth Day happened in 1970; that’s 24 years ago! One of the inspirations for changing our perspective was “Moonrise”; the first photo taken of the pale blue dot; our one and only home. Do something good for Earth today. If you are in a period 3 class that is participating in today’s Earth Day Clean up, go to your class ON TIME for attendance and then follow your teacher’s instructions. Let’s pitch in!
ATHLETICS
Boy’s soccer practice today after school.
GUIDANCE
Honours Awards are still here for pick-up. They are important for you, so please come and get them.
Interact Club – meets today in Room 105.
Grad Breakfast - the Grad Breakfast will be held on Friday, May 17. You will receive more info before then. But for now, we need to know of any dietary restrictions. Please see Mrs. Holder, the Guidance secretary, and inform her of dietary restrictions by Tuesday.
MUSIC
Jass Night - Jazz Night is Thursday, April 25th and tickets are ONLY sold at the door for $7.00.
Jazz Band today after school.
Concert Choir tomorrow morning.
Jazz Night small combos have a rehearsal at lunch.
CAFETERIA
Today’s special is pasta with meatballs for $6.00.
GRAD BIOs
Attention grads!! Please complete your grad bios ASAP. This is required for the yearbook. The link can be found on the Grade 12 Only D2L page.
MATH HELP
Math help after school today in Room 103.
YEARBOOK
There will be a Yearbook meeting today after school in Room 104.
SPIRIT & TRADITION TRIP
Those students who have purchased tickets are to check their email today for important details.
CHEM CONTESTS
Today is the last chance to sign up or talk to Mr. Bell about participating in the Waterloo Chemistry Contests for grade 11s and 12s!
PHOTO ORDERS
Attention all students planning to order photos from the most recent retake day. Your orders are due tomorrow (Tues. Apr. 23), whether online or by returning it to the school. If you are returning your order to school, please give it to your period 1 teacher or directly to Mme Diamond in Rm. 209.
CHESS
Brendan Taylor and Everton Stewart represented Secord at the DSBN chess tournament on Friday. While each player did well, congratulations to Brendan, who placed 3rd in the Grade 10 division! Well-done to all the players who competed in tournaments this year!
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
There will be a library book club meeting tomorrow at lunch. A reminder to members to wear their library club shirts.
SPRING COFFEE HOUSE
Student Council will be hosting our Spring Coffee House on Thursday, May 9th! If you want to be part of the performer lineup, you must sign up using one of the QR codes posted around the school. The form will close when all the spots are filled, so don’t wait! Check our instagram @lssscouncil.
TRIVIA
Friday’s Answer: Sudden Impact
This week’s theme is: Do you know your Secord Staff? The questions will be all about your Secord folks.
Today’s question- This Secord staff member once travelled by train across China, Mongolia and Russia. What is their name?
😊 Smile of the Day 😊
“Why are skeletons so calm? Because nothing gets under their skin.”
Friday, April 19
ATHLETICS
Badminton – yes, badminton is still on, and we will provide more details Monday. Good luck today to our Junior players.
GUIDANCE
Rotary Medalists - Grade 12s. It’s time to vote for this year’s Rotary Medalists. The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self” and this year’s nominees (as selected by staff) are Olivia Breakspeare, Jack Bull and Teagen Mcdonald. Voting closes TODAY.
Grad Breakfast - Attention Grads: the Grad Breakfast will be held on Friday, May 17. You will receive more info before then. But for now, we need to know of any dietary restrictions. Please see Mrs. Holder, the Guidance secretary, and inform her of dietary restrictions by Tuesday.
MUSIC
Bernstein Mass practice after school in the Vocals Room.
Jass Night rehearsal today at lunch. Jazz Night is Thursday, April 25th and tickets are ONLY sold at the door for $7.00.
ECO CLUB
We have an important lunch meeting today in Room 210.
GRAD BIOs
Attention grads!! Please complete your grad bios ASAP. This is required for the yearbook. The link can be found on the Grade 12 Only D2L page.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH AWARD
We have brought back our student of the month awards. We are a little behind the times but we are happy to announce our February Winners. Would the following students please come to the front foyer after this announcement.
February’s trait was Confidence. Our winners are:
Gr 9 - Ruby Mayes
Gr 10- Nick Otis- Hayward
Gr 11- Catherine Dubois
Gr 12- Kyla Sewell
Congratulations and please come to the front foyer now.
GSA
The gender and sexuality alliance meets today in Room 227. All are welcome.
TRIVIA
Yesterday’s Answer: First Blood
Today’s question- Name this film “Go Ahead, Make My Day.”
😊 Smile of the Day 😊
“Its Friday!”
Thursday, April 18
Teachers, please excuse those students writing the Biology Competition at 9:40 a.m. this morning to the Library Learning Commons. Good Luck to those writing this National Competition!
ATHLETICS
Boys Slo Pitch – as of now, there will a boys Slo Pitch practice after school today. Stay tuned for any changes due to the weather.
GUIDANCE
Attention graduating students! Nomination forms for Class Valedictorian are now available in the Guidance Office. Nominations are due by April 26th.
Come to Guidance on your break, lunch or end of the day to pick up your Honour Awards!
Rotary Medalists - Grade 12s. It’s time to vote for this year’s Rotary Medalists. The Rotary motto is “Service Above Self” and this year’s nominees (as selected by staff) are Olivia Breakspeare, Jack Bull and Teagen Mcdonald. In the grade 12 D2L page there is a Google form to cast your votes. There you will find the student biographies. Please read these over before making your selections and know that voting will close this Friday, April 19.
MUSIC
Secord Music presents “Seasons of Jazz” next Thursday, April 25! Come out and support your Secord Musicians for a lovely evening of jazz music from Jazz Band, Jazz Choirs and a number of small combos.
SCHOOL NURSE - Reminder that Nurse Megan is here TODAY.
SHSM HEALTH & WELLNESS - Permission forms for next week’s Brock trip need to be in TODAY to Mr. Bell by the end of the day.
SCIENCE HELP - Science help today at lunch in Room 218. Also the permission forms MUST be into Mr. Bell TODAY.
MATH HELP - Math help after school today in Room 103.
ECO CLUB - We have an important lunch meeting today in Room 210.
DANCE - Yesterday, the Secord Dance Team travelled to Milton to compete at Strive Dance challenge. It was a tough competition with 26 schools competing in total. Kala Lafleche-Lauzon, Brooklyn Stukel and Sophie Cheevers were recognized with special awards from the judges. Kala and Brooklyn also won dance scholarships for their performances. Our duet featuring Kala Lafleche-Lauzon and Jersey Martin placed 1st overall in the mixed duets/trios. Kala also placed 3rd overall for her elite solo. We had a strong showing from our group dances. Our contemporary team placed 1st in their category and our open team placed 2nd overall for mixed small groups.
LIBRARY - The library Learning Commons is closed today at lunch.
TRIVIA
Yesterday’s Answer: Top Gun
Today’s question- Name this film "I'll Give You A War You Won't Believe"
😊 Smile of the Day 😊
“Why are libraries the tallest buildings in the world? Because they have so many stories!”