* Welcome back on behalf of Academic Support!  A reminder that we are located in Rm. 124 and all students are welcome to use this alternative space with permission from your subject teacher.  An important note for all students with assigned computer equipment:  Today at lunch we will have the forms for pick-up that your parents need to sign.  Please pick one up a.s.a.p. and bring it back so that you can take your equipment for the year. 

* Attention all singers!  CCI has a vocal group – The Sopranos.  To be part of The Sopranos we need to audition.  Auditions to sing in The Sopranos will be today, Friday, and Monday at lunch in the Music Rm.  Please bring a short vocal piece to perform at your audition.  We will provide accompaniment if it is required.  The sign-up sheet for auditions is on the Music Rm. door.  If you have any questions please see Mr. Riccio.

* Welcome back CCI musicians!  Concert Band begins on Tuesday, September 11th.  Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays all year from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.  If you are interested in playing in the Concert Band, we’ll see you on Tuesday next week.  Speak to Mr. Henderson or Mr. Riccio for more details.

* There will be a Junior Boys Volleyball tryout today after school in the Dillon-Lawless Gym

* Attention all girls interested in playing for the Senior Girls Basketball Team this year:  As posted on Edsby, there is a tryout today at 2:45 p.m. in the Hagen Gym.  Please be on time and let Mr. Cavanaugh know if you can’t attend.

* Attention Cross Country Team:  We will be meeting today in Rm. 164 at 11:05 a.m. The practice schedule will be available.  There will be a practice today after school.  Meet on the track at 2:45 p.m.  Bring water!  If you need a permission form, please pick one up from Mr. Johnson or Ms. Watson.

* Senior Boys Volleyball starts today after school.  See Mr. Martin in Rm. 206 if you want to play but can’t make tonight’s tryout.

* Do you have an active imagination?  Do you daydream in class?  Do you already play games?  If so come join us on Monday nights as we launch ourselves into the realms of the fantastic!  The CCI Games Club is here and we want everyone to join in the adventure.  Our first meeting is this coming Monday in Rm. 220 at 2:45 p.m.  We will be deciding on the first games we will play.  Expert or beginner, come out and learn and play Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer 40 000, Settlers of Catan, and many more!  For more information, please see Mr. Helleiner or Mr. Culligan.

* CCI musicians!  Concert Band begins on Tuesday, September 11th.   Rehearsals will run on Tuesdays all year from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.  If you are interested in playing in the Concert Band, we’ll see you on Tuesday next week.  Speak to Mr. Henderson or Mr. Riccio for more details.

* Any boys interested in playing 7s rugby this fall are to come to a quick meeting today at the start of lunch in Rm. 232.

* Hey CCI Wolves!  Are you a boy who likes to play soccer?  If so, there are only 2 tryouts left for the CCI Junior and Senior Boys Soccer teams.  Get a permission form from Mr. Parr or Mr. Kerr and then bring your cleats and shin guards to our tryout on Monday after school.  Go Wolves!

* Breakfast Club is getting up and rolling up next week!  Listen for more announcements next week for where you can pick up a nutritious breakfast on the go in the morning.  Starting today, we are also stocking baskets around the school with healthy items.  Look for them in the Main Office, Culinary Rm., Guidance Office, and Academic Support. Remember that you need to fuel your body in order to fuel your mind!

* Junior Boys Volleyball tryouts are being held next week on Monday and Thursday.

* You can buy your SPC Card at lunch in the front foyer every day this week.  Only $10 helps you support your school and save on your shopping all year.

* Ms. Watson is looking for volunteers for the Ganaraska Cross Country races.  We have two races this year and we need a finish line crew, course marshals and bikers.  If you are interested, please see Ms. Watson or Mr. Johnson for forms.  Meet in Rm. 164 at lunch to sign up and pick up a permission form.  Some volunteer hours will be given.

* It’s Homeroom Rep day!  For everyone who is new to CCI, we like to keep everyone in the loop when it comes to ALL of the activities and events happening at CCI.  As you can tell, it’s a busy place!  One of the most important ways is through our Homeroom Representatives.  At the start of each semester, each homeroom will choose a representative to attend a brief monthly meeting to find out about all the exciting things happening at CCI for the upcoming month.  Each homeroom teacher will have received details on choosing the rep, as well as a form to complete letting us know who that rep will be.  Please choose your rep today, as the very first meeting will be held TOMORROW, that’s Tuesday, September 11^th directly after the morning announcements.  Please choose a main, plus an alternate.  Current StuCru are NOT eligible to be reps.

* A quick reminder of the StuCru meeting today being held in Rm. 239 at lunch.  All Executive, Grade Reps., and Athletic Council are required to attend.

* Yahoo Gr. 10!  Only 10 more sleeps until Camp Ma’iingan.  There is still room to get your forms and money into the office by Thursday of this week!  Additional forms are available in the main office.  If you have not completed the swim test, the test is this THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL AT THE COBOURG YMCA!  See Ms. Toope or Mr. Leguard for details.

* Do you have an active imagination?  Do you daydream in class?  Do you already play games?  If so come join us on Monday nights as we launch ourselves into the realms of the fantastic!  The CCI Games Club is here and we want everyone to join in the adventure.  Our first meeting is today in Rm. 220 at 2:45 p.m.  We will be deciding on the first games we will play.  Expert or beginner, come out and learn and play Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer 40 000, Settlers of Catan, and many more!  For more information, please see Mr. Helleiner or Mr. Culligan.

* Hey boys soccer players!  We are having our final two soccer tryouts after school today and tomorrow.  If you are a Jr. or Sr. boy who plays soccer, you need to come out and show us what you can do.  Tryouts are at Donegan Park, behind our school field.  If we are rained out today, we will hold the final tryout on Wednesday instead.  Go Wolves!

* CCI musicians!  Concert Band begins on tomorrow.   Rehearsals will run on Tuesdays all year from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.  If you are interested in playing in the Concert Band, we’ll see you on Tuesday next week.  Speak to Mr. Henderson or Mr. Riccio for more details.

* Hey everyone!  Milla and Tate are here to give you a StuCru update!  We want to thank everyone who helped out at Grade 9 Day this past Friday!  It was a wonderful sunny day that promoted school unity and initiated our new wolves!  Now, this Friday is our annual Back To School dance!  Join us in Hagen Hall and show off the sweet moves you learned this summer.  If you want to win a free ticket, retweet the pinned tweet on our CCI Stu Council twitter and the winner will be announced at the end of the announcements today!

* Attention all Link Crew members!  The monthly Link Crew meeting is today at lunch in the Library.  See Mrs. Meaney or Mrs. Gilmour if you are not able to attend.

* Interested in spending your March Break in France?  There are still spots available on the March Break France trip.  See Mme. Hoekstra in Rm. 225 for more info.

* If you are interested in making a difference in our school, our community, and our world, come to the Interact meeting this Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 207.

* Just a reminder of today’s homeroom rep meeting, which will begin directly after today’s announcements.  Would all reps proceed to the cafeteria for the brief meeting.  Any teachers who still have their completed sheet, please send that down with your rep.  A reminder to all Student Council executive to head to the cafeteria after announcements for the homeroom rep meeting.

* Concert Band rehearsal today after school in the Music Rm. From 2:45-4:00 p.m.  New musicians are welcome!

* You can buy your SPC Card at lunch in the front foyer every day this week.  Only $10 helps you support your school and save on your shopping all year.

* Anyone interested in free tickets to this Friday evening’s speaker series on Women and Film at the Marie Dressler House should see Mrs. Stone in Rm. 163 at lunch or send an Edsby message to arrange for pickup of the tickets.  The evening provides two speakers who will discuss the role of women in the early film industry.  It promises to be an interesting evening for film buffs!

*Interact Club will hold its first meeting today in Rm. 207 at the start of lunch.  Do you want to make a difference in your school, your community, and the world?  Come on out and try the Interact Club!!

* Custodians will start locking empty lockers this Friday.  So remember to put a lock on your assigned locker.

* Attention all Gr. 9s!  Link Crew invites you to the annual ice cream social.  Classes will be called down to the cafeteria at 10:45 a.m. to enjoy some ice cream and social time with their Link Crews.  See you there!

* You can buy your SPC Card at lunch in the front foyer every day this week.  Only $10 helps you support your school and save on your shopping all year.

* Interested in spending your March Break in France?  There are still spots available on the March Break France trip.  See Mme. Hoekstra in Rm. 225 for more info.

* The Sopranos vocal group will rehearse today after school from 2:45–4:00 p.m.  Check Edsby to see who is in The Sopranos.  Please see Mr. Riccio or Mrs. Hagermann for more details.

* The Back to School Dance is this Friday, tickets will be on sale today at lunch in the front foyer.

* Interested in spending your March Break in France?  There are still spots available on the March Break France trip.  See Mme. Hoekstra in Rm. 225 for more info.

* You can buy your SPC Card at lunch in the front foyer every day this week.  Only $10 helps you support your school and save on your shopping all year.

* Custodians will start locking empty lockers this Friday.  Remember to put a lock on your assigned locker.

* Anyone interested in free tickets to this Friday evening’s speaker series on Women and Film at the Marie Dressler House should see Mrs. Stone in Rm. 163 at lunch or send an Edsby message to arrange for pickup of the tickets.  The evening provides two speakers who will discuss the role of women in the early film industry.  It promises to be an interesting evening for film buffs!

* Any rugby boys interested in doing 7s this fall, come and get a permission form from Mr. Caister today.

* The Back to School Dance is this Friday.  Tickets will be on sale today at lunch in the front foyer.

* Custodians will start locking empty lockers today.  Remember to put a lock on your assigned locker.

* Interested in spending your March Break in France?  There are still spots available on the March Break France trip.  See Mme. Hoekstra in Rm. 225 for more info.

* You can buy your SPC Card at lunch in the front foyer every day this week.  Only $10 helps you support your school and save on your shopping all year.

* Anyone interested in free tickets to tonight’s speaker series on Women and Film at the Marie Dressler House should see Mrs. Stone in Rm. 163 at lunch or send an Edsby message to arrange for pickup of the tickets.  The evening provides two speakers who will discuss the role of women in the early film industry.  It promises to be an interesting evening for film buffs!

* The Back to School Dance is tonight.  Tickets will be on sale today at lunch in the front foyer.

* Attention all Interact Club Members:  Make sure you have joined our Interact Edsby group for important messages this week.  Anyone going with Ms. Kerr to either the Peace Medal Breakfast on Wednesday or WE Day on Thursday, please plan to come to an important meeting today at the start of lunch in Rm. 124 (Academic Support).  If you are going on one of these trips and have not yet returned your permission form, please do so ASAP to Rm. 124.  There will be NO Interact meeting this Wednesday.  See you next Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 207.

* Permission forms are now available for trips to the Ontario University Fair, the College Information Program at Durham and the College Information Program at Fleming.  The deadlines are tight for these trips so please see Guidance ASAP if you are interested. Spots on these trips will be held for Gr. 12s but Gr. 11s can still pick up forms and will be offered remaining spots on a first come, first served, basis.

* Reach for the Top starts this week.  Seniors practice today, Juniors practice on Thursday.

* Any students who would like to belong to this year’s CCI Yearbook Club should come to a meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 149.  No previous experience or skills are necessary. Bring a friend, or 7!

* Attention Gr. 11 and 12 students:   University and college information sessions start next week.  Kings and Huron at Western, Ryerson, UOIT, Western and more will be here. Sign up in Guidance to be included in these presentations. 

* Acadia university in Nova Scotia will be here at lunch this Friday.  Please stop by their booth at lunch to find out about their program opportunities.

* Are you passionate about nature?  Do you want to help protect the environment and make CCI a more environmentally friendly place?  Come on out to Environmental Club’s first meeting today at lunch in Rm. 237.  All wolves are welcome!

* Concert Band rehearses today after school from 2:45–4:00 p.m in the Music Rm.

* The Junior Boys Soccer Team continued their winning ways on Monday, defeating Trinity College School 6-2.  The Junior Wolves scored within the first 5 minutes of the game and controlled the whole match.  Giulio Marotti was outstanding in goal, while Will Vaughan, Elliott Haines, Tyler Martin and Nathan Young played very well for the Wolves. Well done Juniors!  The Senior Wolves slumped to a 5-0 defeat at TCS yesterday.  Ryland Upton, Jaxon Cameron, Ben Nairn and Nick Lefave played well for the Wolves in defeat.

* Congratulations to both the Junior and Senior Girls Rugby Teams for going undefeated at yesterday’s pre-season tournament.  Both teams played with a lot of heart and determination, and they should be very proud of themselves.  The regular season starts Friday vs St. Mary’s.

* Only one more sleep until Camp Ma'iingan.  Be sure to get your camp forms to Mr. Leguard.  Picture day for campers is October 17th.

* SPC Cards are for sale at lunch all week in the front foyer.  $10 gets you great deals and helps your school at the same time.  Cha-ching!

* The Sopranos have a rehearsal today from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.

* The Junior Boys Soccer Team is excused from class at 1:00 p.m. today for their game against Crestwood SS.  Please get changed and board the bus at the back of the school.  The Senior Boys Soccer Team is excused from class at 2:00 p.m. today for their game against Port Hope HS.  Get changed and make your way to Donegan Park.  Good luck Wolves!!

* The CCI Senior Girls Basketball Team played its first game of the season at TCS yesterday.  The Wolves played very well and led much of the game and to start the 4th quarter.  However, some mistakes and a bit of fatigue in the last 8 minutes allowed Trinity to pull away for a 31-23 victory.  It was an excellent effort to start the year.  High scorers were Chloe Leguard with 6 points, with Emma Gray, Maddie Urbach and Marley Mckenzie each registering 4 points.  Next practice is Friday morning at 7:00 a.m.

* There is NO Interact meeting today.  See you next Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 207.

* SPC Cards are for sale at lunch all week in the front foyer.  $10 gets you great deals and helps your school at the same time.  Cha-ching!

* Permission forms are now available for trips to the Ontario University Fair, the College Information Program at Durham and the College Information Program at Fleming.  The deadlines are tight for these trips so please see Guidance ASAP if you are interested.  Spots on these trips will be held for Gr. 12s but Gr. 11s can still pick up forms and will be offered remaining spots on a first come, first served, basis

* Attention Gr. 11 and 12 students:   University and college information sessions start next week.  Kings and Huron at Western, Ryerson, UOIT, Western and more will be here.  Sign up in Guidance to be included in these presentations. 

* Acadia University in Nova Scotia will be here at lunch this Friday.  Please stop by their booth to find out about their program opportunities.

* NYC, NYC, NYC!  Ms. Macklin and Mr. Riccio are taking a group of students to New York City on April 4-7, 2019.  All students are welcome. There will be an information meeting for students and parents on Tuesday Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library.  We hope to see you there!

* Happy Day One of the Terry Fox Campaign CCI!!  Homeroom teachers have pledge forms today.  Be sure to get yours right away so we can start making a difference AND winning some prizes!  Every day, there is a chance to win – and with lots of our powerhouse Gr. 10s away at camp, here’s an opportunity to get one of the daily prizes!  Submit your pledges each morning to your homeroom teacher.  Homeroom teachers, send a student with your envelope to Ms. Oster’s room, that’s Rm. 237.  T What? T Fox!!

* Congratulations to the Cross Country Team on an outstanding performance yesterday at the Trinity College School race. The Midget Girls won their division by 1 point over a team from Ottawa. Team members included Hilary Johnson with a 6th place, Kendal Mock in 16th, Laural Whitlaw in 19th, Serena MacFarlane, Nora Urbach, Abigal Fischer and Sarah Evertsen. Two Junior Girls made the race with Sophie Cunningham coming in 6th overall followed closely by Erin Ferguson in 9th.  The Senior Girls were the 5th place team and included Katherine Crosby, Beatrice Goupil, Jayden Sparks and Grace Wilson. Nick Hogan came in 10th in the Junior Boys race. The Senior Boys Rugby Team came out to run and managed a 15th place in a field of 32 teams.  Our placing team included Ethan Sparks, Josh Turcotte, Josh Dubeau, Sam Keary and our international ringer Mario Cabezudo. Special mention goes out to the Midget Boys Team for the most enthusiasm of the day and the rest of the Senior Boy's Team.  Recovery Run after school today.  Friday's practice is cancelled.

* The Senior Boys Soccer Team were a bit shorthanded yesterday, but still managed to defeat Port Hope High School by a score of 11-0.  It was an excellent all-around effort for the team, despite playing the first half with no substitutes and the second half with only one substitute. Great game Wolves! There will be a Junior and Senior Boys Soccer practice after school today.  Meet at Donegan.

* Great day on the course for the CCI Golf Team!  Congratulations to all our golfers on their performance and sportsmanship at the South Kawartha events.

* Permission forms are now available for trips to the Ontario University Fair, the College Information Program at Durham and the College Information Program at Fleming.  The deadlines are tight for these trips so please see Guidance ASAP if you are interested.  Spots on these trips will be held for Gr. 12s but Gr. 11s can still pick up forms and will be offered remaining spots on a first come, first served, basis.  Tomorrow is the last day to hand in forms and payment for the Ontario University Fair.

* Attention Gr. 11 and 12 students:   University and college information sessions start next week.  Kings and Huron at Western, Ryerson, UOIT, Western and more will be here.  Sign up in Guidance to be included in these presentations. 

* Acadia University in Nova Scotia will be here at lunch this Friday.  Please stop by their booth to find out about their program opportunities.

* SPC Cards are for sale at lunch all week in the front foyer.  $10 gets you great deals and helps your school at the same time.  Cha-ching!

* NYC, NYC, NYC!  Ms. Macklin and Mr. Riccio are taking a group of students to New York City on April 4-7, 2019.  All students are welcome. There will be an information meeting for students and parents on Tuesday Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library.  We hope to see you there!

* Happy Day One of the Terry Fox Campaign CCI!!  Homeroom teachers have pledge forms today.  Be sure to get yours right away so we can start making a difference AND winning some prizes!  Every day, there is a chance to win – and with lots of our powerhouse Gr. 10s away at camp, here’s an opportunity to get one of the daily prizes!  Submit your pledges each morning to your homeroom teacher.  Homeroom teachers, send a student with your envelope to Ms. Oster’s room, that’s Rm. 237.  T What? T Fox!!

* Congratulations to the Cross Country Team on an outstanding performance yesterday at the Trinity College School race. The Midget Girls won their division by 1 point over a team from Ottawa. Team members included Hilary Johnson with a 6th place, Kendal Mock in 16th, Laural Whitlaw in 19th, Serena MacFarlane, Nora Urbach, Abigal Fischer and Sarah Evertsen. Two Junior Girls made the race with Sophie Cunningham coming in 6th overall followed closely by Erin Ferguson in 9th.  The Senior Girls were the 5th place team and included Katherine Crosby, Beatrice Goupil, Jayden Sparks and Grace Wilson. Nick Hogan came in 10th in the Junior Boys race. The Senior Boys Rugby Team came out to run and managed a 15th place in a field of 32 teams.  Our placing team included Ethan Sparks, Josh Turcotte, Josh Dubeau, Sam Keary and our international ringer Mario Cabezudo. Special mention goes out to the Midget Boys Team for the most enthusiasm of the day and the rest of the Senior Boy's Team.  Recovery Run after school today.  Friday's practice is cancelled.

* The Senior Boys Soccer Team were a bit shorthanded yesterday, but still managed to defeat Port Hope High School by a score of 11-0.  It was an excellent all-around effort for the team, despite playing the first half with no substitutes and the second half with only one substitute. Great game Wolves! There will be a Junior and Senior Boys Soccer practice after school today.  Meet at Donegan.

* Great day on the course for the CCI Golf Team!  Congratulations to all our golfers on their performance and sportsmanship at the South Kawartha events.

* Permission forms are now available for trips to the Ontario University Fair, the College Information Program at Durham and the College Information Program at Fleming.  The deadlines are tight for these trips so please see Guidance ASAP if you are interested.  Spots on these trips will be held for Gr. 12s but Gr. 11s can still pick up forms and will be offered remaining spots on a first come, first served, basis.  Tomorrow is the last day to hand in forms and payment for the Ontario University Fair.

* Attention Gr. 11 and 12 students:   University and college information sessions start next week.  Kings and Huron at Western, Ryerson, UOIT, Western and more will be here.  Sign up in Guidance to be included in these presentations. 

* Acadia University in Nova Scotia will be here at lunch this Friday.  Please stop by their booth to find out about their program opportunities.

* SPC Cards are for sale at lunch all week in the front foyer.  $10 gets you great deals and helps your school at the same time.  Cha-ching!

* Acadia University in Nova Scotia will be here at lunch today.  Please stop by their booth to find out about their program opportunities.

* Today is the last day to hand in forms and payment for the Ontario University Fair.

* Attention Gr. 11 and 12 students:   University and college information sessions start next week.  Kings and Huron at Western, Ryerson, UOIT, Western and more will be here.  Sign up in Guidance to be included in these presentations. 

* T-WHAT? T-FOX!  Remember to get those pledge forms from your homeroom teacher and hit the streets this weekend!  Anyone who already has some pledges, give them to your homeroom teacher.  Any pledges should go in the envelope with the form, and take the form to Ms. Oster in Rm. 237 – that’s in the upstairs math/science hallway. What else do you have to do this weekend?  Check the couch cushions, pockets, and old coats in the closet for all of the loose change you can find because HOMEROOM MONEY THROWDOWN starts Monday morning!!  It doesn’t have to be just change… Throwdown your cash and earn Timbits for your class!

* NYC, NYC, NYC!  Ms. Macklin and Mr. Riccio are taking a group of students to New York City on April 4-7, 2019.  All students are welcome. There will be an information meeting for students and parents on Tuesday Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library.  We hope to see you there!

* Get your Terry Fox pledge sheets completed and handed in to your homeroom teacher ASAP!  There are $10 gift cards for Tim Hortons for the daily top fundraisers.  Every student who brings in more than $30 in pledges will get one of our special “C.C.I. - Caring Courage Integrity” T-shirts.  This is our last year for these T-shirts so you have to earn one in 2018!

* Thursday is Orange Shirt Day.  We wear an orange shirt to honour the children who survived the Residential School system and to remember those who never made it home.

* Last day of ultimate frisbee intermural signups today at lunch in the front foyer

* Interact Executive members will have a meeting today at lunch in the Student Leadership room.  There will be a full Interact meeting on Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 207.  New and old members are always welcome.

* Do you have an active imagination?  Do you daydream in class?  Do you already play games?  If so, come join us as we launch ourselves into the realms of the fantastic!  The CCI Games Club is here and we want everyone to join in the adventure.  We meet tonight  in Rm. 220 at 2:45 p.m.  Expert or beginner, come out and learn and play Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer 40 000, Settlers of Catan, and many more!  For more information please see Mr. Helleiner or Mr. Culligan.

* The BAGGIES OF CANCER DOMINATION have arrived in homeroom teachers’ mailboxes, which means…..HOMEROOM MONEY THROWDOWN IS ON!!!   Throwdown begins today and will end the day of the run on Friday October 5th.  Any legal tender is accepted, except for the following:  Pennies (how are THESE still around???), change from countries with whom we do NOT share a border.  Everything else?  Throw it down!  Change or bills…it all counts.  There is a homeroom winner EVERY DAY – so be strategic!  Will the first day catch everyone off guard?  A sleepy Monday?  There are definitely homerooms that come to play…and no, there is no Noronha homeroom, so the field is WIDE open!  Please bring your Baggies of Domination, along with your pledge envelopes, to Ms. Oster’s room…that’s Rm. 237!

* Just a reminder of the Student Council meeting being held at lunch today in Rm. 239.  See you there!!

* Volunteers for the Ganaraska Cross Country Race on Tuesday are to meet in Rm.  164 today at lunch.  Cross Country Runners - If you are not racing Tuesday, please let Mr. Johnson know.

* NYC, NYC, NYC!  Ms. Macklin and Mr. Riccio are taking a group of students to New York City on April 4-7, 2019.  All students are welcome. There will be an information meeting for students and parents on Tuesday Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library.  We hope to see you there!

* The Jr. Girls Basketball Team travelled to Peterborough over the weekend to play in the annual Green and White Invitational Tournament.  The girls had an extremely rough first game with many questionable tactics used by their opponent.  After taking a first round loss the girls refocused themselves for their Saturday games on the consolation side of the draw.  After two well-played games, the girls were crowned the Consolation Champs with wins over teams from Cornwall and North Bay. Great work girls.  Practice tonight after school in the Hagen Gym.

* There will be a Junior and Senior Boys Soccer practice after school today at Donegan Park.  

* If you are a student who enjoys live theatre, you’ll want to check out Northumberland Players’ production of “Mary’s Wedding” this Saturday at 8:00 p.m.  They are offering a discounted ticket price of $15 for this Saturday’s performance only. If interested, call (905) 372-2210 to order before Friday at 4:00 p.m.  For more information, please see the Edsby post.

* This Thursday is Orange Shirt Day.  It is a day we honour Residential School survivors along with those who didn’t return home.  There is an "Every Child Matters" display just beyond the front foyer where you can order a T-shirt for $20 and buy a button for 25 cents for Orange Shirt Day.  Please wear your buttons all week and wear your orange t-shirts on Thursday.

* Get your Terry Fox pledge sheets completed and handed in to your homeroom teacher ASAP!  There are $10 gift cards for Tim Hortons for the daily top fundraisers.  Every student who brings in more than $30 in pledges will get one of our special “C.C.I. - Caring Courage Integrity” T-shirts.  This is our last year for these T-shirts so you have to earn one in 2018!

* Homeroom Money Throwdown started strong with 15 homerooms throwing down their contributions into their Baggies of Cancer Domination for a total of $305.85!!  In 3rd spot was Mr. Parr’s homeroom with $20.85.  In 2nd spot was Ms. Milne’s homeroom with $23.85.  But it was Mr. Brown’s homeroom that was taking no prisoners with a whopping $136.80!!  They definitely earned those Timbits today – and they will be arriving just after announcements.  Don’t forget – every day is a brand new competition…bring those baggies up to Rm. 237 directly after announcements!

On to pledge sheets:  The top fundraiser prize of a $10 Tim’s Gift Card for most pledge money raised on Monday, September 24 is Jeremy Kearney with $205.00 in “paper” and “on-line” pledges.  See Ms. Oster in Rm. 237 to pick up your prize Jeremy!  Caring, Courage, and Integrity T-Shirts were earned by Jeremy as well as Maddie Hargreaves, Logan Hotte, Lillian Hargreaves, and Abby Harris.  Yesterday just 6 CCI students raised $420.00 for cancer research!!  What can the remaining 1094 students raise?????  A great start for pledges.  Remember, you can raise pledges online and on paper so submit your totals each day to your homeroom teacher.  That brings us to final ONE DAY TOTAL of $725.85 – keep it up CCI!!  Only a week and a half left!!

*There will be a Senior Reach practice in Rm. 210 for all interested Gr. 11 and 12 students

* Ultimate Frisbee intramurals today is cancelled due to rain.  The first day of play will be on Thursday.

* There will be a full Interact meeting on Wednesday at lunch in Rm. 207.  New and old members are always welcome.

* Concert Band rehearsal from 2:45-4:00 p.m. today after school in the Music Room.

* Reminder that anyone wishing to apply for the Loren Scholarship should plan to meet in Guidance at the start of lunch today.

* Attention all dancers wanting to join CCI’s Dance Team.  There will be auditions next week.  You must attend one audition to have a chance at making the team.  Audition times are Tuesday, Oct. 2nd and Thursday, Oct. 4th.  Be changed and ready to dance by 2:45 p.m. in the studio.  Please see Ms. Macklin if you have any questions.

* NYC, NYC, NYC!  Ms. Macklin and Mr. Riccio are taking a group of students to New York City on April 4-7, 2019.  All students are welcome. There will be an information meeting for students and parents on Tuesday Oct. 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library.  We hope to see you there!

* Volunteers are needed to help score at next Tuesday's volleyball tournament from 2:30-5:00 p.m. No experience is necessary and volunteer hours are earned. See Mr. Martin in Rm. 206 if interested.

* If you are a student who enjoys live theatre, you’ll want to check out Northumberland Players’ production of “Mary’s Wedding” this Saturday at 8:00 p.m. They are offering a discounted ticket price of $15 for this Saturday’s performance only. If interested, call (905) 372-2210 to order before Friday at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please see the Edsby post.

* Homeroom Money Throwdown became ever more intense yesterday. Although only 12 homerooms threw down, they actually BEAT yesterday’s total by more than $100. The total from all of the Baggies of Cancer Domination was a whopping $440!!!  In 3rd spot was Mr. Parr’s homeroom with $43.60.  In 2nd spot was Ms. Toope’s homeroom with $51.30.  But it was Mr. Caister’s homeroom that strategically silenced the competition with a sensational $170.70!!  Those Timbits will be extra sweet today and they will be arriving just after announcements.  Combined with pledge sheets, it made for an awesome two day total of $447, bringing out total to date to $1218.70!!  Don’t forget – every day is a brand new competition…bring those baggies and pledge envelopes up to Rm. 237 directly after the announcements!

* You’ve heard the rumours, and they are true….CCI is going to see The Raptors again this year, with even better seats than last year. Yes, you too can get the hottest ticket in town for only $85…this includes ticket to the game and bus transportation. The game will be Monday December 3, and we will be leaving after school. Permission forms can be found on Ms. Noronha’s room door – that’s Rm. 239!

* Attention all dancers wanting to join CCI’s Dance Team. There will be auditions next week. You must attend one audition to have a chance at making the team.  Audition times are Tuesday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 4.  Be changed and ready to dance by 2:45 p.m. in the studio. Please see Ms. Macklin if you have any questions.

* Props to our Senior Boys Volleyball Team for digging in and playing hard at our season opener in Lindsay. After a tough match against Weldon and close games with St. Thomas, our boys snapped up their first W of the year against Brock High School. Matt provided consistent setting, Johnny pumped up the volume at team huddles, Dan posted some towering blocks, and Eric led the hitting.  The guys may not have come out on top of the day's standings, but earned full points for spirit. Good luck at your home tourney next Tuesday.

* Congratulations to the Senior Girls Rugby Team on their 50-0 win over LCVI yesterday.

* Congratulations to the CCI Cross Country Team on winning the Team Championships at the Dave Watson Memorial Race at the Ganaraska Forest yesterday.  Both the Junior girls and the Junior boys won their team titles.  Both the Midget girls and Senior girls teams placed third overall.  The Senior Boys Team came up with 4th place to give CCI enough overall team points to win the overall title. 

Next race we will also have a full Midget boys team to add to the point total!  Well done to the entire team!  Ms. Watson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Patterson and Ms. Golaz would like to thank the volunteers who came out in the rain and made the race run smoothly and efficiently! We couldn't have done it without all of you and your efforts are appreciated. Please come back and help us out again next year!

* The Junior Girls Basketball Team began their regular season play last night with a trip to Campbellford DHS to face The Flames. The girls were excited to get back on the court after a successful tournament finish over the weekend and wanted to continue their winning ways into this first regular season game. The girls played strong defence, along with aggressively attacking the basket hard to take a 57-14 win. Everyone played well and scoring was once again spread out over the majority of the team. Our next game is tomorrow night at home versus the St. Mary Thunder. Reminder of practice tonight after school in The Dillon Gym.

* The Junior Boys Soccer Team is excused at 2:00 p.m. today for their game against St. Mary at Donegan Park. The Senior boys will play at 4:30 p.m. Good luck Wolves!

* Thank you to everyone who is wearing an orange shirt and an "Every Child Matters" button today. Many schools are also recognizing Orange Shirt Day on Monday, so please wear them again on Monday. To those who have ordered T-shirts, they will be delivered to your homeroom on Monday.

* Day 3 of Homeroom Money Throwdown saw some new homerooms getting into the action, which is great. However, we need to recognize those homerooms that have submitted every day so far: Mr. Brown, Mr. Davis, Ms. Frise, Mr. Parr, Ms. Waldack, and Ms. Windolf’s homerooms…you guys are awesome!! The total from all of the Baggies of Cancer Domination yesterday was $211.30!  In 3rd spot was Ms. Windolf’s homeroom with $38.35.  In 2nd spot was Mr. Brown’s homeroom with $41.65.  The Top Homeroom…with their first time contributing, was Mrs. Hunter’s homeroom with $58.65!!!  Your Timbits are on their way and will be arriving just after the announcements. Our top pledge sheet contributor yesterday was Logan Hotte…and apologies to Monday’s winner, Cassie Shepherd, for missing the announcement yesterday. Both of you can see Ms. Oster in Rm. 237 for your prizes!  Yesterday’s pledge sheet total was $57, for a daily total of $268.30, bringing out total to date to $1,487.00!!  Don’t forget, every day is a brand new competition…bring those baggies and pledge envelopes up to Rm. 237 directly after the announcements!

* The CCI trip to see The Toronto Raptors is Monday December 3rd. The hottest ticket in town is only $85…this includes ticket to the game and bus transportation. Hurry, because forms are going fast. Get your forms and money in ASAP! Permission forms can be found on Ms. Noronha’s room door – that’s Rm. 239!

* Do you want to volunteer to help fight back against breast cancer? Looking for a volunteer opportunity in your local community? Volunteers are needed to help sell pink ribbons in support of breast cancer research. Pink Ribbon Street Sales will take place on Thursday October 4 and will take place in Port Hope and Cobourg. Shifts are two hours in length and there are shifts available from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. See Edsby School Talk and Community Action groups to find out how to register.

* Volunteers are needed to help score at next Tuesday's volleyball tournament from 2:30-5:00 p.m. No experience is necessary and volunteer hours are earned. See Mr. Martin in Rm. 206 if interested.

* Interested in finding out more about how you could travel to another country as part of the Rotary Exchange Program? Students in Gr. 9, 10 and 11 are invited to attend a presentation on Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. Please sign up in Guidance for more info.

* There are still spots available for the upcoming Fleming College Information Program trip next Tuesday. If you are in Gr. 11 or 12 and are interested in attending please see Sally in Guidance by the end of day today.

* Attention all dancers wanting to join CCI’s Dance Team. There will be auditions next week. You must attend one audition to have a chance at making the team.  Audition times are Tuesday, Oct. 2nd and Thursday, Oct. 4th.  Be changed and ready to dance by 2:45 p.m. in the studio. Please see Ms. Macklin if you have any questions.

* Happy Hoodie Day everyone.  Thank you to everyone who wore a hoodie to support Terry Fox.  A quick reminder to everyone for the rest of Spirit Week:  Tomorrow is Jersey Day so wear your favourite team's colours.  Wednesday is Twin Day, Thursday is Flannel/Denim Day, and the day of our run (Friday) it's time to represent red and blue!  We hope to see you all decked out in spirit.  Also, our CCI water bottles will be on sale this week in the main foyer at lunch to ensure you are hydrated on the day of the run.  We are also selling the rest of our CCI merchandise Tueday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week to clear out the store so we can bring in new stock.  This will take place at the CCI School Store that is located across the hall from the Learning Commons

* Week One of Homeroom Money Throwdown ended with a frenzy with 16 homerooms throwing down with some brand new homeroom contributors:  Ms. Stone, Mr. Quelch, Mr. Martin, Ms. Gough, and Ms. Cleave and Mr. Henderson.  The total from all of the Baggies of Cancer Domination on Thursday was an unbelievable $524!  In 3rd spot was Mr. Broomfield’s homeroom with $68.60.  In 2nd spot was Ms. Kuipers’s homeroom with $82.85.  The top homeroom…with their first time contributing, was Ms. Gough’s homeroom with an awesome $101.80!  Your Timbits are on their way and will be arriving just after the announcements.

Thursday’s top fundraiser was Kiera Eagleson with $65.  She can pick up her T-shirt and gift card in Rm. 237.  Thursday’s overall total was $589, which means we’ve passed the $2000, with a grand total to date of $2,071.00!  Don’t forget – every day is a brand new competition…bring those baggies and pledge envelopes up to Rm. 237 directly after the announcements!

And to make it interesting, TWO contests are going on in the lobby today:

1. Guess the Farm Animal that Our Administrators Will Kiss – one guess for $2 and three guesses for $5 (winner is announced at the wrap-up assembly and will receive a $25 Tim Horton’s card) (open to students only).
2. Win the Fall Farm Display Raffle – one ticket for $2 and three tickets for $5.00 – winner announced on Thursday at the start of Period 3 and pick-up of display by the end of the day Friday (open to staff and students). Also, watch for the STUCRU SWAG table including CCI water bottles, hoodies, and hats. Quantities are limited and profits go to TFOX!

* A reminder of the Student Council meeting today at lunch in Rm. 239.

* Get your permission forms in for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors ASAP.  This event will sell out fast – even faster with their first decisive win over the weekend.  Monday, December 3 - $85. See Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239.

* Do you want to volunteer to help fight back against breast cancer?  Looking for a volunteer opportunity in your local community?  Volunteers are needed to help sell pink ribbons in support of breast cancer research.  Pink ribbon street sales will take place Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Port Hope and Cobourg.  Shifts are two hours in length and there are shifts available from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  See Edsby School Talk and Community Action groups to find out how to register.

* Interested in finding out more about how you could travel to another country as part of the Rotary Exchange program?  Students in Gr. 9, 10 and 11 are invited to attend a presentation on Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.  Please sign up in Guidance to find out more.

* CCI Homework Club runs after school for an hour in the Learning Commons.  No assignment or project is too big or too small!  If you would like assistance in your classes, you are welcome to attend.  Homework Club is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.

* Volunteers are needed to help score at this Tuesday's volleyball tournament from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.  No experience is necessary and volunteer hours are earned.  See Mr. Martin in Rm. 206 if interested.

* A reminder that the CCI Games Club is meeting tonight in Rm. 220.  Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Risk and Settlers of Catan.  Come out and see what is happening.  Everyone, beginner or expert, is welcome!  See Mr. Helleiner or Mr. Culligan for more details.

* Tomorrow will be turkey dinner in the Cafeteria, come celebrate with your friends!  The price is $5.99 or go for the full meal with drink and dessert for only $2.00 more!  Pre-order today to avoid the lineup!

*Ashley and Lauren went on Rotary Youth Exchange last year to Norway and Denmark.  Exchange is a great opportunity to explore the world, travel, meet new friends, and learn a new language.  Not to mention, you get to make a cool new country like France, Taiwan, Brazil, Chile, Germany or one of many others your home for the year.  If you're interested come to the meeting today at 10:30 a.m. in the Library.  We hope to see you there!

* Get your permission forms in for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors ASAP.  This event will sell out fast – even faster with their first decisive win over the weekend.  Monday, December 3 - $85. See Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239.

* Yesterday’s Throwdown was a battle between two fierce competitors for top spot.  In total we reached a new daily record of $589.65!  In 3rd spot was Ms. Milne’s homeroom with $40.40.  In 2nd spot was Mr. Storm’s homeroom with $206.80.  The top homeroom…with their 2nd #1 showing, was Mr. Caister’s homeroom with a phenomenal $216.75!

With only $10 separating these homerooms, and both of them with over $200, both Mr. Caister’s and Mr. Storm’s homerooms will be receiving the coveted Timbits today!  For pledge forms, Jeremy Kearney was the top fundraiser with $163.45 – he will get a $15 Tim’s card this time!  Runner up was Kaytee Bos with $126.00.  T-shirts were earned by Kaytee Bos and Grace Button.  Please come to Rm. 237 for your prizes.

Thursday’s overall total of over $979, means we’ve passed the $3000, with a grand total to date of $3,055!  Only $455 to have Sam and Nate duct-taped at our wrap-up assembly!

Make sure you head to the foyer today at lunch for our two raffles:

1. Guess the Farm Animal that Our Administrators Will Kiss – one guess for $2 and three guesses for $5 (winner is announced at the wrap-up assembly and will receive a $25 Tim Horton’s card) (open to students only).
2. Win the Fall Farm Display Raffle – one ticket for $2 and three tickets for $5.00 – winner announced on Thursday at the start of Period 3 and pick-up of display by the end of the day Friday (open to staff and students). Also, watch for the STUCRU SWAG table including CCI water bottles, hoodies, and hats. Quantities are limited and profits go to TFOX!

* Attention all Link Crew members!  The monthly Link Crew meeting is TODAY at lunch in the Library.  Please see Mrs. Meaney or Mrs. Gilmour if you cannot attend.

* Hey CCI!  Rm. 205 is open Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch to play board and card games.  All are welcome!

* Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble rehearse today after school in the Music Rm., 2:45–4:15 p.m.

* There will be an Environmental Club meeting today at lunch in Rm. 117.  All are welcome!

* October 11th is the UN International Day of the Girl and in honour of this, we are inviting everyone for tea!  Come spill the tea and join the conversation next Thursday at 2:45 p.m. in Rm. 111.  Together we can work to create a space where women empower women, build community, and grow strong together.  Everyone is welcome!  Hope to see you there!

* Thank you to everyone who wore a jersey to support Terry Fox Spirit Week.  A quick reminder to everyone for the rest of the Spirit Week:  Wednesday is Twin Day, Thursday is Flannel and Denim Day, and then the big day, Friday is Red and Blue Day!  We hope to see you all decked out in spirit.  Also, our CCI water bottles will be on sale today in the main foyer at lunch to ensure you are hydrated on the day of the run.  We are also selling the rest of our CCI merchandise along with it to clear out the store so we can bring in new stock. The profits will go to Terry Fox.

*After 2 record-breaking days in a row, Throwdown definitely slowed down a bit yesterday with an overall total of $108.45. Only 3 days left to throw down that Canadian currency! To sweeten the experience, there will be pizza for the overall winning homeroom for throwdown AND for pledges! In 3rd spot was Mr. Quelch’s homeroom with $15.  In 2nd spot was Mr. Culligan’s homeroom with $20.  The top homeroom was Ms. Hackney’s homeroom with a phenomenal $22.05!  Your Timbits will be arriving during Period 1.  Our pledges for Tuesday were $160. 

* Our top fundraiser for the day was Anna Sokoljuk with $60 in pledges – earning a T-shirt and a gift card. A T-shirt was also earned by Samantha Stacey. Thursday is the last day to buy tickets for a chance to win the Fall Farm Display in our lobby. Bring in your toonies and guess which farm animal our administrators will kiss for a chance to win a $25 gift card.  That brings our overall total to $3,323.55…less than $200 to see us duct-taped!  Also, watch for the STUCRU SWAG table including CCI water bottles, hoodies, and hats. Quantities are limited, and profits go to TFOX!

* Get your permission forms in for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors ASAP.  This event will sell out fast – even faster with their first decisive win over the weekend.  Monday December 3rd - $85.  See Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239. 

* The Sopranos rehearse today after school in the Music Rm. from 2:45–4:00 p.m.

* To all out-of-school co-op students: A reminder that there is an in-school seminar today in Rm. 213.

* October 11th is the UN International Day of the Girl and in honour of this we are inviting everyone for tea! Come spill the tea and join the conversation next Thursday at 2:45 p.m. in Rm. 111. Together we can work to create a space where women empower women, build community and grow strong together. Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you there!

* Please excuse members of the Junior and Senior Boys Soccer Teams at 1:15 p.m. for their game at St. Peter. Players are to get their gear, get changed and board the bus in the back parking lot. Good luck Wolves!

* Thank you to everyone who has a twin today to support Terry Fox Spirit Week. Let’s keep the spirit up CCI! Tomorrow is Flannel and Denim Day to go along with our final farm theme incentive where if we raise $10,000 our administrators will kiss a mystery farm animal, and then the big day, Friday, it's Red and Blue Day! We hope to see you all decked out in spirit. Also, our CCI water bottles will be on sale today in the main foyer at lunch to ensure you are hydrated on the day of the run. We are also selling the rest of our CCI merchandise along with it to clear out the store so we can bring in new stock. The profits will go to Terry Fox.

* October 11th is the UN International Day of the Girl and in honour of this we are inviting everyone for tea!  Come spill the tea and join the conversation next Thursday at 2:45 in Rm. 111.  Together we can work to create a space where women empower women, build community and grow strong together.  Everyone is welcome!  Hope to see you there!

* We’re in our 2nd last day of Homeroom Money Throwdown, with yesterday’s total being $202.55.  In 3rd spot was Mr. Helleiner’s homeroom with $21.75.  In 2nd spot was Ms. Windolf’s homeroom with $26.  The Top Homeroom was Mr. Meaney’s homeroom with a very impressive $91.65.  Your Timbits will be arriving during Period 1.  Top pledge fundraiser – Oliver Graf with $25 – see Ms. Oster in Rm. 237 for your gift card.  Today is the last day to buy tickets for a chance to win the Fall Farm Display in our lobby – the winner will be announced at the end of lunch.  One day left to buy a ticket to guess the farm animal our administrators will kiss.  The winner will get a $25 Tim’s card.

Also, watch for the STUCRU SWAG table including CCI water bottles, hoodies, and hats…quantities are limited, and profits go to TFOX!

AND…don’t forget about that overall homeroom prize – a pizza party!!  Currently in top spot for Throwdown is:  Mr. Storm’s homeroom with $206.80, Mr. Brown’s homeroom with $266.50, and Mr. Caister’s with $387.45….but, that doesn’t include pledges.  Make sure you get those pledge sheets or online pledges in ASAP!  That brings our overall total to $3,556.10…the DUCT TAPE challenge has been met.  What’s next?  Throwing pies!  That will be at $7,000 so get those pledges in!

* The Sopranos rehearse today after school in the Music Rm. from 2:45–4:00 p.m.

* Hi CCI!  We're hoping to see lots of flannel and denim today.  The big day is just one more sleep away!  Make sure you're wearing your red and blue and we hope to see you all decked out in spirit.  Also, today is the last day to buy our CCI water bottles in the main foyer at lunch to ensure you are hydrated tomorrow while promoting school spirit.  Today is also the last day to buy the rest of our CCI merchandise along with it to clear out the store so we can bring in new stock.  The profits will go to Terry Fox.

* The Cross Country Team is to meet at the back doors after announcements to board the bus to the Goodrich Loomis Invitational.  Run fast Wolves!

* Our CCI Wolves Golf Team of Lynsey Gillespie, Josh Aitken, Hunter Grissom, Austin Tedford and Will Buzminski represented us well yesterday at COSSA!  Great season and excellent performance Wolves! 

* On Tuesday, the Junior Girls Basketball Team improved their regular season record to 3 and 0 last night with a 52-6 win over PHHS.  After a questionable shooting performance by the girls in the first half the Wolves buckled down with some patience and better shot selection to take the win going away.  Good work ladies.  Next practice is Tuesday after school.

* The Wolves Senior Girls Basketball Team travelled to Peterborough yesterday and played two games.  In the first, we played Holy Cross.  The girls were sharp and focused, surprising an older team with a victory on their home court 29-24. The Wolves played outstanding team defense and handled a full court press fairly well.  In the second game, we played Adam Scott.  Despite an early lead and some excellent play, our team got a little tired in the second half and fell 42-31 to the Lions.  Overall, it was an outstanding day with a lot of improvement and fun.  Great job girls.  Our trip to Indiana departs in 13 days, so don’t forget our quick meeting on Friday at the start of lunch in the Co-op Office.

* Intramural Ultimate Frisbee will be happening in Dillon Gym at lunch today.

* The Junior Boys Soccer Team defeated St. Peter 6-0 yesterday.  The Juniors started strong and dominated the game for long stretches.  Drake Sharpe, William Vaughan, Maalik Dangerfield and Brendan Woodward all had outstanding games for the Wolves.  Guilio Marrotti had the shutout.  Well done Junior Wolves!

* The Senior Boys Soccer Team travelled to Peterborough yesterday, and defeated St. Peter 3-0.  Brendan James, Jaxon Cameron, Ben Nairn and Nick Lefave played exceptionally well in defense.  Landon Harris had the shutout.  Drake Sharpe gets special mention for playing for both the Juniors and Seniors and scoring in both matches.  Well done Senior Wolves.

* Hot dogs, hot dogs, hot dogs. Come and get a hot dog at lunch today at the back bbq. Only $1 for the best, most delicious, mouth-watering hot dog around. All proceeds go to Terry Fox.

* The Lost & Found is on display in the front foyer. Please have a look there if you’ve lost an item.

* Things have started to get VERY interesting in the quest for the pizza party for the top homeroom. It’s our last day of Throwdown, so let’s make it count!!  In 3rd spot yesterday was Ms. Reynolds-Drew’s homeroom with $25.15.  In 2nd spot was Mr. Brown’s homeroom with $50.95.  The Top Homeroom was Mr. Broomfield’s, making it interesting with an outstanding $128.70!  Your Timbits are on their way!

Our pledge collectors got super busy with an awesome total of $435.00 raised. Top fundraiser was Courtney Drew with $90 in pledges – she wins a gift card and T-shirt. The following students also earned a T-shirt – Jaxon Cameron, Kaia Cameron, Lauren Zweerink, Kaila Markland, Noelle Wilson, and Aleah Everding. They can all come to Rm. 237 to collect their T-shirts right after the announcements so that they can have their T-shirts for the run this afternoon.

AND…don’t forget about that overall homeroom prize – a pizza party! Current in top spots for Throwdown are:  Mr. Broomfield’s homeroom (bumped Mr. Storm) and moved into 3rd place with $211.45, Mr. Brown’s homeroom in 2nd place, moving up to $317.45 and closing in on Mr. Caister’s homeroom with $387.45….but, that doesn’t include pledges. Make sure you get those pledge sheets or online pledges in ASAP!  That brings our overall total to $4,237.35…we are closing in on throwing pies! That will be at $7,000 so get those pledges in!

* PICTURE RETAKE DAY CHANGE:  Retake day is changed from Wednesday, October 17^th to Monday, October 22^nd.

* Bonjour!  Interested in a full-time job in Quebec this summer? A rep from the YMCA French summer work exchange program will be in the school Thursday during Period 3.  If you’d like to attend the presentation, please sign up using the Google form on Edsby or see Mme Hoekstra in Rm. 225.

* The CCI Senior Girls Basketball Team played in the TCS Invitational Tournament on the weekend.  Overall record was 1-3, with a victory over O’Neill and close losses to Brockville, Weldon and Lindsay Collegiate.  Excellent job girls – you worked hard and improved over the course of the weekend and this will help us in our playoff run.  Next game is tomorrow at home against TAS.

* Congratulations to the Junior Boys Volleyball Team on an amazing silver medal at the Uxbridge U-ball tournament.  The boys faced some of the best junior teams in Ontario, losing only to the Aurora High School in the finals.  Amazing job boys!  You are awesome.  Practice tonight, and tournament Wednesday at Brock High School

* Attention Interact Executive members:  We have switched our exec meeting date and location to TOMORROW at lunch in Rm. 124 in Academic Support. 

* There will be a student council meeting in Rm. 239 at lunch today.

* This week is Waste Reduction Week and to take part, CCI’s Environmental Club has set up a series of fun contests and games in the front foyer every day at lunch to go along with the 2018 national theme days.  Also make sure to check for our new posters hanging in the hallways!  Today’s theme is circular economy.  Circular economy is where products are designed so that the resources can be reused in new products again and again.  Linear economy is when you take a raw material, make something, use it, and then dispose of it.  To support circular economy, you can purchase smartly designed products that are meant to be reused, refurbished, and dismantled.  You can also support companies that offer take-back of products after use.  Lastly, you can embrace the idea of access over ownership.  An example of access over ownership are streaming services like Spotify and Netflix that rent access to content without you needing to own CDs and DVDs.  Come on down to the front foyer at lunch to learn more about circular economy and check out our display!  We will have a suggestion box for you to drop in ideas of how CCI can do waste better.  From that box we will draw a winner and they will receive a box of eco highlighters!

* Picture retake day will be on Monday, October 22nd.

* Students are reminded to return your Student Verification sheet to the Main Office.

* 2018-2019 Student Cards are on sale in the foyer at lunch for only $5! Not only are they a great form of picture ID, they also get you $5 off this year’s Semi-Formal and $5 off CCI water bottles.  You can get BOTH for only $20!  If a student already owns a CCI water bottle, all they have to do is show their water bottle and get the student card for free!

* There will be an Interact Club Executive members meeting today at lunch in Rm. 124 in Academic Support.

* Are you going to France this March Break?  You have a meeting this Thursday during lunch in Rm. 225 (Mme Hoekstra’s room).  Please bring your lunch. The meeting shouldn’t take too long.  See you there!

* Concert Band rehearsal today from 2:45-3:45 p.m. and Jazz Ensemble 2:45-4:15 p.m. in the Music Rm.

* To all students going on the Toronto Symphony Trip. Please be in the Music Rm.  at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday morning.  We need to leave early to get to the morning rehearsal for 9:30 a.m.  Please see Mr. Riccio for more information.

* Bonjour! Interested in a full-time job in Quebec this summer?  A rep from the YMCA French summer work exchange program will be in the school Thursday, during Period 3.  If you’d like to attend the presentation, please sign up using the Google form on Edsby or see Mme Hoekstra in Rm. 225.

* There will be a very brief Environmental Club meeting today at the start of lunch in Rm. 237 for those who are not running a waste reduction activity.

* Did you know that North Americans send 9.5 million tonnes of clothing to landfills every year! Today’s waste reduction week topic is textiles. Textile waste includes fashion industry waste, textile and clothing production waste, and consumer waste.  To raise awareness about waste reduction in our school and community CCI’s Environmental Club has planned many fun activities in the front foyer at lunch so be sure to come visit and participate for a chance to win some eco-friendly prizes. 

* Wolves Archery begins tomorrow. Pick up your permission forms from Mr. Howard in Rm. 134 today.

* Only 30 spots left for the CCI trip for the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd…get your forms in ASAP! If you need a form, they are available on Ms. Noronha’s door – Rm. 239!

* Only 30 spots left for the CCI trip for the Toronto Raptors on Monday December 3rd…get your forms in ASAP!  If you need a form, they are available on Ms. Noronha’s door – Rm. 239!

* Today’s Waste Reduction Week theme is celebrating champions and innovators!  If you know a community, individual or company who innovates, share their story!  Examples of companies doing some pretty cool things are Adidas partnering with Parley for the Oceans to make shoes made of ocean plastic, and A&W keeping millions of single-use packaging from landfills by switching to reusable mugs, plates, and utensils in their restaurants.  Come join Environmental Club in a friendly kahoot competition in the Great Hall today at lunch.  There are prizes to be won!

* 2018-2019 Student Cards are on sale in the foyer at lunch for only $5!  Not only are they a great form of picture ID, they also get you $5 off this year’s Semi-Formal and $5 off CCI water bottles.  You can get BOTH for only $20!  If a student already owns a CCI water bottle, all they have to do is show their water bottle and get the student card for free!

* Are you going to France this March Break?  You have a meeting this Thursday during lunch in Rm. 225 (Mme Hoekstra’s room).  Please bring your lunch.  The meeting shouldn’t take too long.  See you there!

* Bonjour!  Interested in a full-time job in Quebec this summer?  A rep from the YMCA French summer work exchange program will be in the school Thursday, during Period 3.  If you’d like to attend the presentation, please sign up using the Google form on Edsby or see Mme Hoekstra in Rm. 225.

* The Sopranos will rehearse today after school in the Music Rm. from 2:45-4:00 p.m.

* Please excuse members of the Junior Boys Soccer Team at 2:10 p.m. today for their game against Thomas A. Stewart SS.  Players should get changed and walk to Donegan field.  The Senior Boys Soccer game will begin at 4:30 p.m.  Seniors should be at the field warming up by 4:00 p.m.  Good luck Wolves!

* Want to play: Crazy 8s? Board games? Magic the Gathering? A dragon flying game? Scribblish? Other cards? Every Tuesday and Thursday you can play games in Rm. 205 at lunch! Everyone welcome! See you there!

* The CCI Cross Country Team are the co-winners of the Kawartha Championships!  After a rough day of injuries the Senior boys stepped up and moved CCI up to win the overall. Coming in second place as a team was Ethan Sparks, Josh Turcotte, Sam Keary, Josh Dubeau, Mario Cabezudo, Bowen Murray, Cameron Giroux, Nathan Woodward, Drew Elliott, Kyle Johnson, Xander Crook and James Simpson.  Both of the Junior Wolves teams won their divisions. Congrats to the CCI Junior girls Kawartha Champs including Sophie Cunningham in 2nd place followed by Hilary Groves in 7th, Hannah Johnson in 8th, Melinda Forbes, Alyssa Charles, Courtney Drew, Maya Cormier, Megan Davey and Erin Ferguson. 

* The CCI Junior boys followed the girls by also winning their division championships. Nick Hogan in 2nd, Brad Barker in 4th, Nate Cullen in 5th, Alex Galanter in 6th, Toven Lew and Brady Monroe.  The Midget Girl’s also contributed to the overall with a second place as a team. Kendall Mock in 7th, Laural Whitelaw in 9th, Katrina Badali in 12th, Serena MacFarlane in 14, Nora Urbach, Hilary Johnson, Abigal Fischer and Sarah Evertson. The Midget boys and Senior girls will be joining the rest of the team at the COSSA Championships next week. Malcolm Jack, Matt White, Avery Speksnider, Katherine Crosby, Beatrice Goupil, Grace Wilson and Jayden Sparks.  Next practice is on Friday, after school. Full results are available today in Rm. 164.

* Today’s Waste Reduction Week topic is plastics. Plastic waste includes: containers, packaging, water bottles, one-time use grocery bags, and much more. 10% of the plastic we use yearly ends up in the ocean. That’s equivalent to 700 billion plastic bottles!

If you want to make a difference be sure to check out Environmental Club’s Waste Reduction Week activities in the front foyer at lunch and participate for a chance to win some eco-friendly prizes.

* Junior Boys Volleyball is cancelled today due to the staff meeting.

* Bonjour! Interested in a full-time job in Quebec this summer? A rep from the YMCA French summer work exchange program will be in the school today, during Period 3. If you’d like to attend her presentation, please sign up using the Google form on Edsby or see Mme Hoekstra in Rm. 225.

* Are you going to France this March Break? You have a meeting this today during lunch in Rm. 225 (Mme Hoekstra’s room).  Please bring your lunch. The meeting shouldn’t take too long. See you there!

* The Sopranos will rehearse today after school in the Music Rm. from 2:45-4:00 p.m.

* Get your CCI Student Card today at lunch in the foyer – only $5, which also gets you $5 off your Semi ticket next semester. Better yet, get your student card AND a CCI water bottle for only $20.

* The Toronto Raptors started the season with a home win over the Cavaliers! How can you get a ticket to the hottest team in town? Get to Rm. 239 and get your forms for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday December 3rd. Only 25 seats remaining, so get those forms and money in – only $85 gets you a 100-level seat and bus. Hurry – they will be gone VERY soon!

* The CCI Tech Club is about to kick off soon!  It will be open to all CCI students in Gr. 9-12.  Stay tuned Monday morning for more information.

* Only 20 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd.  Only $85 gets you a 100-level seat and bus….get your forms and money in to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 230.  Hurry – they will be gone VERY soon!

* Picture retake day is scheduled for this Monday, October 22nd.  If you require a photo retake you MUST return your original photo package to the photographer in exchange for a retake photo and new photo package.  Please note there are no retakes for student ID cards only.  If you missed the original picture day and have not had your picture taken, you must do so for the yearbook and your student ID card at no charge.  If you wish to purchase a photo package you may bring payment to the photographer on retake day or place an order online

* Here are the numbers you’ve all been waiting for….Terry Fox fundraising totals!  Your pledge numbers were amazing.  CCI has raised over $7,000 in pledges and homeroom throwdown, which means your FAVOURITE Student Council members will be getting some pies in their facial areas at next week’s wrap-up.  Stay tuned for your opportunity to vote on who YOU would like to see get “pied”!  There are 8 homerooms that raised more than $400, which is amazing!  Our top five are:  Ms. Milne - $466.30, Mrs. Hunter - $475.30, Mr. McVichie - $564.80, Mr. Caister - $622.45, and Mr. Storm – $803.60.

We will continue taking pledges until Thursday’s Wrap-up Assembly as we are VERY close to getting that farm animal in to kiss our CCI administrators.  We will also keep adding to those homeroom totals, so that pizza party hasn’t been decided yet….keep bringing in those pledges!!

* There will be a mandatory meeting today for Cross Country at lunch in Rm. 164 for any athlete going to COSSA.  Make sure you are there.  Practice tonight is cancelled but you MUST be at the meeting at lunch today.

* Today’s Waste Reduction Week topic is food waste.  31 billion dollars worth of food is wasted in Canada each year, this is approximately 40% of food produced yearly in Canada.  If you want to help spark change, check out Environmental Club’s Waste Reduction Week displays at lunch in the front foyer. Today is the last day to participate fun waste reduction-themed activities for chances to win eco-friendly prizes. 

* Next Wednesday is World Polio Day.  Polio is an infectious viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can cause temporary or permanent paralysis.  Interact Club has partnered with Rotary this year to help out the cause.  On Wednesday, October 24^th wear red and yellow and stop by our bake sale in the foyer at lunch.  Donations will also be accepted.

* Only 20 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd. Only $85 gets you a 100-level seat and bus. Get your forms and money in to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 230. Hurry – they will be gone VERY soon!

* Terry Fox fundraising update: We have reached $9000 and are SO close to that magic $10,000 that will bring a farm animal to CCI. The homeroom challenge continues. Keep bringing those pledges in and earn a pizza party for your homeroom!

* Attention Gr. 11 and 12 college-bound students. This is the last call for the trip to the Ontario College Fair this Wednesday. Please see Sally in Guidance ASAP if you are interested in attending.

* For those who have signed up, Loyalist is here at 8:45 a.m, Brescia is here at 12:00 noon, and Nipissing is here at 1:15 p.m. today. If you signed up, please show up for these presentations.

* There is a cool volunteer opportunity this weekend working with Northumberland Orchestra and Choir. They need help with a number of different aspects of their show and are looking for a volunteer from CCI. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to pursue studies in Music, Drama, Stage Production, Videography, and many other pathways. Check Edsby for details and see Ms. Mackenzie to sign up to help out.

* One of Canada's best trumpet players, Brownman Ali, comes to CCI's Great Hall this Friday’s P.A. Day with a live concert tribute to one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, Michael Jackson, and his Thriller album, the best-selling record of all time. There will be costume prizes and a moonwalk contest. This will be fun. It might get loud. Tickets - Adults:  $20, Students: $5.

* CCI Tech Club has a meeting tomorrow in Rm. 132 at 11:10 a.m. Bring your lunch. See you all there!

* There will be a Boys Soccer practice after school today at Donegan Park. This is the last practice before the Kawartha Championships so attendance is a must.

* Mr. Cavanaugh and Mr. White would like to thank the members of the Senior Girls Basketball Team for being outstanding representatives of our school and our country on our trip to Michigan and Indiana. You were all very responsible and fun to be around – great job! See you tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. for our next practice.

* Who is currently in #1 spot, and unbeaten for the season? Yes, that’s the Toronto Raptors! With only 17 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd, you’ll need to get your forms and money in ASAP! Only $85 gets you a 100-level seat and bus….get your forms and money in to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239!

* Terry Fox fundraising has exceeded $9400! Come on CCI – you can do this! Bring that kissable farm animal in! All additional pledges still count for The Homeroom Pizza Challenge. Keep bringing them in to Ms. Oster in Rm. 237.

* Centennial College Bus Trip is this Thursday, October 25.  Please pick up your trip form to be signed and returned a.s.a.p. from Mr. Brooks in Rm. 139 - the Auto Shop.

* Concert Band rehearsal today from 2:45- 4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.

* One of Canada's best trumpet players, Brownman Ali, comes to CCI's Great Hall this Friday’s P.A. Day with a live concert tribute to one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, Michael Jackson, and his Thriller album, the best-selling record of all time. There will be costume prizes and a moonwalk contest. This will be fun. It might get loud. Tickets - Adults:  $20, Students: $5.

* There is a cool volunteer opportunity this weekend working with Northumberland Orchestra and Choir. They need help with a number of different aspects of their show and are looking for a volunteer from CCI. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to pursue studies in Music, Drama, Stage Production, Videography, and many other pathways. Check Edsby for details and see Ms. Mackenzie to sign up to help out.

* Hey CCI Wolves!  Today will be the first meeting for the CCI Tech Club which will be held in Rm. 132 at 11:10 a.m. It is open to all CCI students and is a safe and inclusive environment for Gr. 9-12. Bring your lunch - see you there!

* Get your CCI Student Card today at lunch in the foyer – only $5, which also gets you $5 off your Semi ticket next semester. Better yet, get your student card AND a CCI water bottle for only $20.

* Anyone interested in trying out for CCI Girls Hockey should meet today at the start of lunch outside of Dillon Gym.  There’s important info to be shared.  Tryouts start next week!  Get in touch with Ms. Little a.s.a.p. if you can’t attend.

* Do you want to wrestle?  Anyone interested in wrestling this year come to a brief meeting at the beginning of lunch on Thursday, October 25 in Rm. 164.  Come out and bring a friend or two.

* Today and tomorrow will be your last days to get your CCI Student Card today at lunch in the foyer – only $5, which also gets you $5 off your Semi ticket next semester.  Better yet, get your student card AND a CCI water bottle for only $20 at lunch in the foyer.

* Only 15 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd!  Only $85 gets you a 100-level seat and bus….get your forms and money in to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP!

* Terry Fox fundraising has exceeded $9600!  Just over $300 to bring in and that farm animal will be here!  There has also been some movement in our top HOMEROOM CHALLENGE…Mrs. Hunter’s homeroom has overtaken Mr. McVichie’s AND Mr. Caister’s for 2nd spot…and is challenging Mr. Storm’s for the victory pizza party.  Here are the top 5:  Ms. Milne - $466.30, Mr. McVichie - $564.80, Mr. Caister - $622.45, Mrs. Hunter - $725.30, Mr. Storm – $803.60

All additional pledges collected will all count for The Homeroom Pizza Challenge if they are received before tomorrow’s wrap.  Keep bringing them in to Ms. Oster in Rm. 237. 

* Centennial College bus trip is this Thursday, October 25.  Please pick up your trip form to be signed and returned a.s.a.p. from Mr. Brooks in Rm. 139 - the Auto Shop.

* One of Canada's best trumpet players, Brownman Ali, comes to CCI's Great Hall this Friday’s P.A. Day with a live concert tribute to one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, Michael Jackson, and his Thriller album, the best-selling record of all time. There will be costume prizes and a moonwalk contest. This will be fun. It might get loud. Tickets - Adults:  $20, Students: $5.

* The Sopranos rehearse today after school in the Music Rm. from 2:45-4:00 p.m.

* Hey CCI girls hockey players!  Permission forms for tryouts are available today in Rm. 118.  The first tryout is one week from today.  Get in touch with Ms. Little if you have any questions. Go Wolves go!

* The Raptors are 5 and 0…unbeaten this season.  Come see this amazing team and their new “fun guy” Kawhi Leonard with CCI on Monday December, 3rd.  Only 10 spots left!  Get your forms and money in to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP!

* Our council members to get pied in the face have been chosen by you!  Getting pied will be Tate MacKenzie, Eryn Vaid, Brad Cole, Andrew Atanasoff, and Ryan Scott.  Make sure to bring your cash to the assembly.

* The CCI Senior Boys Soccer Team lost a close game 1-0 against a strong St. Peter side.  Ben Nairn, Josh Aitkin, Ryland Upton and Jaxon Cameron played extremely well.  Despite the loss, the Wolves still qualified in the second spot for COSSA next Friday. 

* The CCI Junior Boys Soccer Team won “AAA” Kawartha yesterday and will be the top seed going to COSSA next week. The Junior Wolves defeated TASS 8-0 in the semi-final and then defeated St. Peter 5-0 in the final.  Everyone played extremely well.  Maalik Dangerfield gets special mention for scoring a hat-trick in the first game and adding another goal in the final.  Well done Junior Wolves!

* There will be a Boys Soccer Team practice after school at Donegan Park.  Attendance is mandatory.

* The Sopranos rehearse today after school in the Music Rm. from 2:45-4:00 p.m.

* The YMCA French Summer Work Exchange presentation is today during Period 3 in the Great Hall.  If you’d like to attend but haven’t signed up, please see Mme. Hoekstra in Rm. 225 ASAP.

* Tech Club meeting today at lunch in Rm. 132 to discuss some final business before the club officially kicks off.  Bring your lunch.  Students who missed last week's meeting are more than welcome to come out.

* Interact Executive will meet today at lunch in the Leadership Rm. 

 * Driver Education registration forms are in the Main Office. The course starts November 12th.  Payment must be made through School Cash Online – link info and registration set-up is included with the form.

*Only 8 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday December 3rd…get your forms and money into Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP!

* Student Council meeting today at lunch in Rm. 239.

* The Senior Boys Volleyball Team hosts our final league tournament this Tuesday, October 30th, at CCI from 2:30-5:30 p.m.  We will need at least six scorers to help on three courts.  If you would like to earn some easy volunteer hours, see Mr. Martin.  No experience necessary.

*There will be a Junior and Senior Boys Soccer practice after school today.  Please meet at Donegan Park.

* Last Thursday the CCI Junior Girls Basketball Team travelled to I.E. Weldon in Lindsay.  This was going to be a tough game from the start as Weldon was undefeated for the season.  After a hard fought first half the girls were down 12 to 10.  In the second half the girls were a different team and came out aggressive, hungry and wanted to score.  Combine that with strong defence and the girls pulled off their biggest win of the season with a 28 to 23 victory.  The girls are now 8 and 0 for the regular season and have two more games this week to finish off the schedule.  Excellent job girls!  Let’s continue our winning ways this week.

* Cross Country Team meeting in Rm. 164 today for all OFSAA Team members.  Team picture is on Wednesday at lunch.  Bring in your running singlets and your medals for the photo.

* Driver Education registration forms are in the Main Office. The course starts November 12th.  Payment must be made through School Cash Online – link info and registration set-up is included with the form.

* Cross Country Team picture Wednesday at lunch. Bring in your running singlets and medals for the photo.

* Only 4 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd…get your forms and money into Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP!

* It is almost spooky time CCI and tomorrow we are going to be having a howl-loween costume contest. Bring either $2 or a canned food item to the foyer in order to enter, wearing either orange and black or a wonderful costume and you will have a chance to win some fabulous prizes. We will be giving a prize to a random draw winner, as well as whoever has best costume.

* The Senior Boys Volleyball Team hosts our final league tournament this Tuesday, October 30th, at CCI from 2:30-5:30 p.m.  We will need at least six scorers to help on three courts.  If you would like to earn some easy volunteer hours, see Mr. Martin.  No experience necessary.

* All girls trying out for the hockey team are asked to meet very briefly today at the start of lunch outside of Dillon Gym.  Players must have their permission forms and tryout fees returned before this Thursday’s tryout.

* There will be a homeroom rep meeting directly after announcements in the Cafeteria.

* Environmental Club meeting today at lunch in Rm. 117.

* Concert Band rehearsal today after school from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.

* The Sopranos will rehearse tomorrow after school (not today) in preparation for the Remembrance Day Assembly.

* Attention all Interact Members: We will not have a meeting today. If you have any questions regarding the plan for tonight’s Halloween for Hunger campaign, make sure to see Ms. Kerr or Ms. Clarke before you leave today. A reminder that all the food items collected need to be dropped off to the Food 4 All Warehouse on William Street between 6 and 9 p.m. tonight. A big thank you to all involved in tonight’s important community initiative!

* It’s time for tea! Come on Thursday at 2:45 p.m. to Rm. 111 to share tea, treats and some great discussion about power, privilege and gender-based equity. Everyone is invited to join the conversation and cheer her on!

* Driver Education registration forms are in the Main Office. The course starts November 12th.  Payment must be made through School Cash Online – link info and registration set-up is included with the form.

* Only 3 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd…get your forms and money into Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP!

* CCI Cross Country Team: Please meet in Hagen Hall at lunch for the team picture. Bring your singlet and your hardware. Workout after school today - last one before OFSAA.

* Tryouts for the Junior Girls Volleyball Team start next Monday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Please pick up a permission form in Rm. 113.  You must have a completed permission form in order to try out!

* To all potential Wolves Junior Boys Basketball players: Tryouts for this year’s team will take place on Tuesday, November 6 at 2:45 p.m. and Friday, November 9 at 7:00 a.m., in Dillon Gym. If you cannot make a tryout for any reason, please see Mr. Cavanaugh beforehand.

* Our Senior Boys Volleyball Team wrapped up their regular season at home with a well-fought match against TAS who they will face next week in the Kawartha Championship semi-finals. The boys then finished the season, picking up wins in their matches against St. Mary's and KCVI.  Although our guys will go into playoffs as the underdogs, they are certainly the most improved team in the region and have earned compliments from several coaches. Congratulations to the team and good luck at Kawartha.

* The Wolves Senior Girls Basketball Team played very well last night, squeaking out a 21-20 road victory over St. Mary’s. Our team was short-handed, battling a few injuries, and the girls really stepped up and played outstanding defense, leading until almost the end. They gave up the lead very briefly but then got it right back again in the last minute and held on for the win. Congratulations to all players on a real team effort. See you tomorrow morning for practice.

* The Cobourg Santa Claus Parade is happening on Sunday, November 18^th.  If you are interested in being involved in ANY way with CCI’s parade float, please come to a brief introductory meeting Friday at lunch in Rm. 239.  You can be involved in any way you choose – designing, building, or decorating the float…or being part of the parade itself.  Any interest at all, come to the meeting tomorrow.  If you can’t attend but are still interested, contact Ms. Noronha or Andrew Atanasoff on Edsby.  See you there!

* Only 3 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd…get your forms and money into Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP!

* The Sopranos are rehearsing today after school from 2:45–4:00 p.m. Please meet in the Music Rm. for a warm up.  We are preparing for the Remembrance Day assembly next week.

* There will be a short meeting for all New York City travellers in the Great Hall at lunch today.  We need to set up a rooming list for the trip. Do not miss this meeting!

* There will be a Tech Club meet-up today after school in Rm. 132.  Also, Rm. 132 will be open at lunch - come and hang out and discuss some final things before the Tech Club goes live.  Bring your lunch - see you there!

* Attention any Interact Club members who baked for last week’s bake sale:  Ms. Kerr still has several pans and dishes stored in her office.  See Ms. Kerr in Academic Support to pick up yours.

* Tryouts for the Junior Girls Volleyball Team start next Monday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Please pick up a permission form in Rm. 113.  You must have a completed permission form in order to try out!

* To all potential Wolves Junior Boys Basketball players: Tryouts for this year’s team will take place on Tuesday, November 6 at 2:45 p.m. and Friday, November 9 at 7:00 a.m., in Dillon Gym. If you cannot make a tryout for any reason, please see Mr. Cavanaugh beforehand.  Please pick up a permission form in Rm. 113.  You must have a completed permission form in order to try out!

* There will be a Junior and Senior Boys Soccer Team practice after school on Friday. This will be the last practice before the COSSA finals, so be sure to attend.

* On Tuesday night, the Junior Girls Basketball Team played against the St. Mary’s thunder in their second rivalry game of the season.  After having a slow first-half start the girls buckled down and played better in the second half. Timely rebounds and good defending resulted in the Wolves winning 22 to 20 in a hard fought match. Next game for the girls is tonight in Norwood. Good luck girls and grab that last regular-season victory.

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5^th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* The Cobourg Santa Claus Parade is happening on Sunday, November 18th.  If you are interested in being involved in ANY way with CCI’s parade float - designing, building, or decorating the float…or being part of the parade itself, contact Ms. Noronha or Andrew Atanasoff on Edsby.

* Only 3 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd…get your forms and money into Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP!

* Tryouts for the Junior Girls Volleyball Team start next Monday and Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Please pick up a permission form in Rm. 113.  You must have a completed permission form in order to try out!

* To all potential Wolves Junior Boys Basketball players: Tryouts for this year’s team will take place on Tuesday, November 6 at 2:45 p.m. and Friday, November 9 at 7:00 a.m., in Dillon Gym. If you cannot make a tryout for any reason, please see Mr. Cavanaugh beforehand.  Please pick up a permission form in Rm. 113.  You must have a completed permission form in order to try out!

* Due to the prolonged rain and the poor condition of the field, soccer practice is cancelled for today.  Soccer players should be at school and  ready to board the bus on Monday by 8:30 a.m.  Remember, dress for the weather.

* We are forming this year's Curling Team.  All skill levels and grades welcome.  The Northumberland Curling Club will teach us to play.  First meeting will be at lunch on Monday in Rm. 205.  Practices will be Thursday nights from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

* Tryouts for the Senior Boys Basketball Team will take place on Monday and Wednesday next week at 7:00 a.m. in the Dillon Gym.  If you cannot make it to either tryout, please see Mr. White.

* Good luck Cross Country Team at the OFSAA Championships on Saturday in Hamilton.  GO WOLVES GO!

* The Yearbook Committee is busy preparing this year’s yearbook. The book will be printed in limited quantities. Take advantage of the early bird special: Order by November 30^th and get 5% off your purchase. Prices will go back up to $40 on December 1^st. Yearbook Committee members will be visiting you soon with more details.

* To all New York City travellers. Please have a look at the rooming list posted in the Music Rm. and Dance Studio. Please see Mr. Riccio for more information.

* The Santa Claus Parade is less than 2 weeks away! There will be a planning meeting tomorrow at lunch in Rm. 239. If you have signed up for design or building, please attend. New participants are welcome!

* On May 30th 2016, Ontario passed new legislation to recognize the importance of treaties and to bring awareness to the treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the province. Inter-tribal treaties existed in many forms before the arrival of the Europeans. One form used greatly along the Atlantic coast as well as here was through the use of wampum belts. Friendship treaties and sharing treaties such as the dish with one spoon is a wampuurn haudenosaunee and the anishinaabeg. The three basic rules are: only take what you need; second, you always leave something in the dish for everybody else, including the dish; and third, you keep the dish clean. That was the Treaty between us and nature, and then the Treaty between us and everybody else. Many Indigenous people say this Treaty today holds and it includes all of the newcomers to these areas as well.

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5^th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* A reminder of the Student Council meeting at lunch today in Rm. 239.

* Only 3 spots left for the CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, December 3rd…get your forms and money into Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP!

* Hey Wolves! Do you love to ski or snowboard? We are once again planning the amazing trip to Vermont’s Smugglers’ Notch Ski Resort from Wednesday, February 27th to Saturday, March 2nd, 2019. There will be details posted this week on Edsby and posters going up soon with the price etc. We also have a mandatory parent meeting coming up very shortly.

* There will be a meeting at the beginning of lunch on Tuesday for all students interested in competing with the Swim Team. The meeting will start at 11:10 a.m., in the Co-op Office. If you are unable to attend, please talk to Mr. Johnson or Ms. Waldack.

* Congratulations to the Cross Country Wolf Pack on their performance at OFSAA this past weekend in Hamilton.  The Junior Girls were 18th out of the 40 teams. CCI was lead by Hilary Johnson, Kendal Mock, Laural Whitelaw, Katrina Badini and Serena Macfarlane. The Junior Girls came in 22nd as a team lead by Sophie Cunningham followed by Hannah Johnson, Erin Ferguson, Hilary Groves and Melinda Forbes. The Junior Boys placed 14th as a team lead by Nick Hogan and followed by Alex Galanter, Nate Cullen, Brad Barker and Brady Monroe. Finally our lone individual runner Beatrice Goupil ran to 196 place in the field of 275.   Mr. Johnson, Mr. Caister and Ms. Watson would like to thank the runners for the amazing results this year and for representing CCI at this prestigious event. We are very proud of all of you!

* To all potential Wolves Junior Boys Basketball players: Tryouts for this year’s team will take place on Tuesday, November 6 at 2:45 p.m. and Friday, November 9 at 7:00 a.m., in Dillon Gym. If you cannot make a tryout for any reason, please see Mr. Cavanaugh beforehand.  Please pick up a permission form in Rm. 113.  You must have a completed permission form in order to try out!

* We are forming this year's Curling Team.  All skill levels and grades welcome.  The Northumberland Curling Club will teach us to play.  First meeting will be at lunch on today in Rm. 205.  Practices will be Thursday nights from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

* Attention all Link Crew members:  There is a very important meeting today at lunch in the Library. See Mrs. Meaney or Mrs. Gilmour if you cannot attend.

* There will be a Santa Claus Parade meeting in Rm. 239 today at lunch. This will be a design and planning meeting, so only those interested in those areas need to attend.

* The CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors is SOLD OUT! If you are attending the game, please check the list that will be posted in Edsby later today, to ensure your name is on the list. If you would like to be added to the waitlist in the event that some folks end up not being able to attend, please bring your permission form to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP. Let’s go Raptors!

* Giving Tree season has arrived! Period 2 teachers will have received information and sign-up sheets for the Giving Tree. Decide in your homeroom if you would like to sponsor a child, more than one child, or the variety plan, where you bring in whatever you like, but not for a specific child. All options work – just make sure to return the Giving Tree form to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239…or her mailbox…or by e-mail by this Friday November 9th. Thanks for helping, CCI!

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* Attention all students interested in going on the ski and snowboarding trip to Smugglers’ Notch in Vermont: We are holding our mandatory parent and student meeting next Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. We hope to have the trip form out later this week with all the details on pricing, schedule etc. Please let your parent or guardian know about the meeting.

* In order for the Tech Club to go live, we need to have permission forms signed and money collected. Please see Mr. Card to pick up the forms at lunch today from 11:10-11:45 a.m. in Rm. 132. The Tech Club will be meeting today and Thursday during lunch in Rm. 132, as well as after school on Thursday.

* Concert Band rehearsal today after school from 2:45–4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.

* There will be an Environmental Club meeting today at lunch in Rm. 117. All members please attend. 

* To all potential Wolves Junior Boys Basketball players: Tryouts for this year’s team will take place today at 2:45 p.m. and Friday, November 9 at 7:00 a.m., in Dillon Gym. If you cannot make a tryout for any reason, please see Mr. Cavanaugh beforehand.  Please pick up a permission form in Rm. 113.  You must have a completed permission form in order to try out!

* We are forming this year's Curling Team.  All skill levels and grades welcome.  The Northumberland Curling Club will teach us to play.  Practices will be Thursday nights from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

* There will be a meeting at the beginning of lunch today for all students interested in competing with the CCI Swim Team. The meeting will start at 11:10 a.m. in the Co-op Office. If you are unable to attend, please talk to Mr. Johnson or Ms. Waldack.

* The Senior Boys Soccer Team finished their season yesterday, losing to Bayside SS in the COSSA semi-final. Jaxon Cameron, Ryland Upton, Ben Nairn and Josh Aitkin played very well for the Seniors in defeat. Good season Wolves!

* The Junior Boys Soccer Team is the 2018 COSSA Champions! The Junior Wolves totally dominated St. Theresa Catholic SS in the semi-final, easily winning 13-1. The final was completely different. The Junior Wolves defeated East Northumberland SS 2-0 in a game that was fast and, at times, physical and chippy. Kyle Brewster scored the winning goal and Tyler Martin scored a late insurance goal. William Vaughan, Liam Koets, Nathan Young and Jack Stratford had their best games for the Wolves this season. Guilio Marrotti recorded the shutout. Great season Junior Wolves!

* What are your plans for March Break 2020? CCI is going to Japan and we want you to come too!  Come to an information meeting on Thursday, November 8th at Lunch in Rm. 112.  See you there!

* November is Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month. Today, November 7th, is International Inuit Day - Inuit Nunangat refers to land, water and ice and is the term used to describe the traditional lands and areas home to Inuit. Many people have heard of Nunavut, part of this area; and many other areas. The word Inuit means 'the people'.  There is a significant Inuit population in both Ottawa and Edmonton, though there are many Inuit who live all over Canada and the world. Celebrate International Inuit Day by learning something about Inuit peoples today.

* The CCI trip to the Toronto Raptors is SOLD OUT! If you are attending the game, please check the list that will be posted in Edsby later today, to ensure your name is on the list. If you would like to be added to the waitlist in the event that some folks end up not being able to attend, please bring your permission form to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 ASAP. Let’s go Raptors!

* Giving Tree season has arrived! Period 2 teachers will have received information and sign-up sheets for the Giving Tree. Decide in your homeroom if you would like to sponsor a child, more than one child, or the variety plan, where you bring in whatever you like, but not for a specific child. All options work – just make sure to return the Giving Tree form to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239…or her mailbox…or by e-mail by this Friday November 9th. Thanks for helping, CCI!

* The Sopranos will rehearse today after school from 2:45-4:00 in the Music Rm. The Elite Dance Team will rehearse tonight with the choir

* This is a very important reminder to all students:  If you are signing in late or leaving early (even if your parent reported it) you MUST come to the office and let us know you are arriving or leaving.

* The Junior Girls Volleyball Team will continue try-outs today at 4:00 p.m. and next Tuesday, November 13 at 2:45 p.m. in the Dillon Gym. Permission forms to try out are outside Rm. 113. Please see Mrs. Toope if you wish to try out but cannot attend a practice.

* Today is Indigenous Veterans Day.  From pre-Confederation wars, notably the War of 1812, 10,000 First Nations peoples fought to defend threats against our way of life and honoured the treaties signed with the British monarchy, including ancestors of those in present-day Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation, who fought then as allies, as well as in subsequent battles. Today, more than 1800 First Nations, Inuit and Métis Canadians serve with the Canadian Forces at home and overseas with the same fervour and pride as their ancestors. Their diversity is extraordinary. They represent over 640 distinct bands, sharing some common beliefs and practices, yet still unique in themselves.

* Giving Tree forms are due Friday November 9th.  Decide in your homeroom if you would like to sponsor a child….more than one child….or the variety plan, where you bring in whatever you like, but not for a specific child. All options work – just make sure to return the Giving Tree form to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239…or her mailbox…or by e-mail by the end of the day tomorrow. Thanks for your help, CCI.

* Gr. 10 students and senior writers of this year’s Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test are invited to get Lit Fit!  Sign up to attend weekly after school Literacy Boot Camp sessions to learn strategies and hone the skills that will help you find success in March – and in regular school work, too.  Boot Camp starts next Thursday from 2:40–4:00 p.m. in Rm. 214.  After that, Wednesday will be the regular meeting day.  Sign-up forms are available in Academic Support - Rm. 124, and on the Edsby Literacy Prep Group.

* Students interested in being a part of a group that works to create gender equity within our school and our community, as well as raise awareness about gender-bias and gender equity issues are invited to attend a meeting at lunch today in the Co-op Office (next to Guidance). Bring your lunch. Bring your ideas. Bring your voice.

* What are your plans for March Break 2020? CCI is going to Japan and we want you to come too!  Come to an information meeting today at Lunch in Rm. 112.  See you there!

* Skiers and snowboarders of CCI:  Are you interested in coming on the Vermont ski trip at the end of February 2019? Forms will be out by Friday and there is a very important parent and student information meeting next Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Make sure to tell your parent and guardian about this meeting a.s.a.p. See Edsby for more details and a list of teachers you can speak to if you have questions.

* In order for the Tech Club to go live we need to have permission forms signed and money collected.  Please see Mr. Card to pick up the forms at lunch today from 11:10-11:45 a.m. in Rm. 132.  The Tech Club will be meeting today during lunch in Rm. 132 as well as after school today. Come on out!  We have our first project - lets get it done! 

* Curling Team: We will have a brief meeting today at lunch to collect your signed permission forms. Our first practice is tonight after school from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

* There will be a meeting for ALL participants in the Santa Claus Parade today in Rm. 239 at lunch. All roles – design, build, and walkers – are asked to attend. Bring your lunch.

* Giving Tree forms are due today!  Decide in your Period 2 class if you would like to sponsor a child….more than one child….or the variety plan, where you bring in whatever you like, but not for a specific child. All options work – just make sure to return the Giving Tree form to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239…or her mailbox…or by e-mail by the end of the day today.  Thanks for your help, CCI!

* Schools within the KPR board sit on land within the Williams Treaties of 1923, signed with the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations, as well as the pre-Confederation Treaty 20, or 1818, or Rice Lake Purchase. The three First Nations whose territory we are on in every school within our board are Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, and Hiawatha First Nation.

* Gr. 10 students and senior writers of this year’s Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test are invited to get Lit Fit!  Sign up to attend weekly after school Literacy Boot Camp sessions to learn strategies and hone the skills that will help you find success in March – and in regular school work, too.  Boot Camp starts next Thursday from 2:40–4:00 p.m. in Rm. 214.  After that, Wednesday will be the regular meeting day.  Sign-up forms are available in Academic Support - Rm. 124, and on the Edsby Literacy Prep Group.

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* Skiers and snowboarders of CCI:  Are you interested in coming on the Vermont ski trip at the end of February 2019? Forms will be out by Friday and there is a very important parent and student information meeting next Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Make sure to tell your parent and guardian about this meeting a.s.a.p. See Edsby for more details and a list of teachers you can speak to if you have questions.

* Our Senior Boys volleyball Team wrapped up the season at the AAA Kawartha Championship. They played some of their best volleyball of the season, passing and serving well in their match against TASS, but did not have the firepower to advance to COSSA. Our boys improved every week. Congratulations on a successful season! Shout outs go to Peter, Dan, Kam, Eli, Eric, Danny, Jeff, Matt, Jon, Parker, Alex, Dane, and Ryan. The whole team congratulates our Junior Boys for an exciting Kawartha final. Good luck to the Juniors, Coach Leguard, and Coach Young as you play for COSSA gold next week!

* Last night the Junior Girls Basketball Team gave their fans one of the most exciting games played in the Wolf Den. The visiting IE Weldon team is a strong opponent who pushed CCI to their limits. After a slow first half the girls buckled down and suffocated the Weldon offense. In a very competitive second half the girls had to come back to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Foul shot situations for both teams provided some extremely emotional moments that sent the CCI fans into cheering frenzies. In the end, the girls fell for only their second loss of the season 32-31. The girls now go on to play at COSSA next week. Let’s keep the excitement rolling!

* Retake Student Cards are in!  Student Council will be in the foyer this week at lunch selling the cards for only $5.  You will get that $5 back when you buy your Semi ticket.

* Attention all Interact Executive Members:  We have a meeting today at lunch in the Student Leadership Rm.  See you there!

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

*Last call for Giving Tree forms! If your Period 2 class is choosing a specific child, we need those forms in to Ms. Noronha ASAP! If you are choosing the “Variety Plan” you still have some time. Either way, return those Giving Tree forms to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239…or her mailbox…or by e-mail as soon as you can. Thanks for your help, CCI!

* Attention all skiers and snowboarders:  The Vermont Trip permission forms are available today in Academic Support or the Main Office. Plan to attend the meeting tomorrow night with a parent or guardian in the Library at 6:30 p.m. Please see Ms. Kerr or Ms. Windolf today if you have any questions.

* This is a reminder of the practice tomorrow for all students that want to compete with the Swim Team. Permission forms must be returned before you are allowed on the pool deck.

* On Friday, the Wolves Senior Girls Basketball Team extended its season with a 32-28 victory over the St. Peter Saints in the Kawartha semi-finals. Our girls took the lead early and never trailed in the entire game. A bit of shaky last two minutes led to the score being closer than the game actually was. In the final, the Wolves lost to an excellent team from IE Weldon, but have earned the right to play in the COSSA Championships this Thursday. Congratulations from Coaches Hayden and Cavanaugh on a great effort. Anything can happen now, with a spot at OFSAA on the line. See you at practice in the morning.

* Best of luck to the Junior Boys Volleyball Team which, after an amazing season - 16 wins and 3 loses, Silver Medal at the Uxbridge Tournament and a Silver Medal at the Kawartha Tournament, will travel to ENSS to compete for COSSA GOLD on Tuesday! Congratulations to Coach Young and players Sawyer Barlow, Tyler Bujold, Aidan Comes, Harry Daignault, Scott Holmes, Wesley Howse , Jimmy Nuyen, James Nitsch, Emerson Massie, Devin Targon, Jake Taylor, Mathew Thompson. Good Luck tomorrow!

* There were two bicycles found in the back field last week. If you think they might be yours, please see Mr. Kawzenuk.

* Students interested in this year’s March Break France Trip have just 2 weeks left to sign up. See Mme. Hoekstra in Rm. 225 if interested.

* Retake Student Cards are in!  Student Council will be in the foyer at lunch starting Thursday this week selling the cards for only $5.  You will get that $5 back when you buy your Semi ticket.

* This is the last day for Lost & Found items.  Please come and have a look if you are missing something.

* Hopefully, all of you have noticed by now that the Environmental Club and Custodial staff have converted half of the white bins in the hallway into recycling bins. Please continue to read the sign on the bin and look at the colour of the bag before you toss anything in.  By putting the wrong items in the recycling bin, you are contaminating the recycling. That means if you throw a coffee cup full of coffee into the bin, all of the recyclable materials already in there are no longer recyclable.  That whole bag will go to the landfill or incinerator. If you are drinking a coffee or any other drink, please pour the leftover liquid down the sink before you throw the cup, bottle, or can in the recycling. There will be an Environmental Club meeting today at lunch in Rm. 117.  We always welcome new members!

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* Tech Club meets in Rm. 132 today.  We would like to extend an open invite to any newcomers interested in joining.

* The Sopranos will rehearse today at lunch in the Music Rm. Please bring your lunch as we will start at 11:10 a.m.

* Concert Band rehearses today after school from 2:45–4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.

* Dance Team rehearsal for all dancers after school from 2:30-3:45 p.m. today.

* The Senior Girls Volleyball Team’s first tryout will be on Wednesday, November 14 in Hagen Hall.  Second tryout will be Monday, November 19th in Dillon Gym. All senior girls are welcome.  See Mr. Leguard for a permission form.

* Intramural Basketball starts this week.  Teams will play Wednesday at lunch. 

* All students assisting Ms. Noronha with the Amazing Race need to be in Rm. 239 by 11:45 a.m.

* Students interested in this year’s March Break France Trip have just 2 weeks left to sign up.  See Mme. Hoekstra in Rm. 225 if interested.

* Retake Student Cards are in!  Student Council will be in the foyer at lunch starting tomorrow selling the cards for only $5.  You will get that $5 back when you buy your Semi ticket.  All student cards not purchased yet will be available, not just retakes.  The cards will be for sale in the foyer until Thursday, November 22nd.

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* The Senior Girls Volleyball Team’s first tryout is today in Hagen Hall.  Second tryout will be Monday, November 19th in Dillon Gym. All senior girls are welcome.  See Mr. Leguard for a permission form.

* Congratulations to the CCI Junior Boys Volleyball 2018 COSSA Champs!  After a long season of losses to St Peter’s HS, the boys beat St. Peter’s 3 straight in the COSSA finals to win the championship.  Well done!  Please congratulate the Coaches Mr. Young and Mr. Leguard and players Sawyer Barlow, Tyler Bujold, Aidan Comes, Harry Daignault, Scott Holmes, Wesley House, Jimmy Nugyen, James Nitch, Emerson Massie, Devin Targon, Jake Taylor, and Mathew Thompson.

* Skiers and Snowboarders:  Join us for 5 nights at Brimacombe in January and February.  Your club fee of $110 covers 5 Tuesday night lift tickets, bus transportation, pizzas, and all the snow you can eat.  Come to a quick meeting on Friday at the start of lunch in Rm. 205 for more information and forms.  The bus will fill quickly and spaces are limited.  See Mr. Parr or Mr. Martin if you have questions.

* Students interested in this year’s March Break France Trip have just 2 weeks left to sign up.  See Mme. Hoekstra in Rm. 225 if interested.

* The Tech Club will be meeting after school today so be sure to come out as we have lots of goodies to look at and projects to plan.  We are still accepting any CCI students who may be interested in joining or who just want to come by and see what we are doing.  Rm. 132 will be open at lunch today.  Bring your lunch and stop in.

* Japan - March Break 2020:  An interest meeting was held last week to give more information about the trip.  There will be another one, for those who missed it, tomorrow (Friday) at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 112.  Next Tuesday, there will be a parent information meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall.  This will provide detailed information about the trip, including:  travel in Japan, cost, payments, expectations.  Students who have plans to go on the trip must have a parent present to be able to sign up for the trip.  See Mr. Mack or Ms. Mackenzie in the Guidance Office if you have any questions or if your parents cannot make the meeting.

* Student Cards will be on sale in the foyer today at lunch for only $5!  All student cards will be available, retakes and originals.  The cards will be for sale in the foyer until Thursday, November 22nd.

* Giving Tree names are being picked up tomorrow.  If you’re a Period 2 class who has not submitted your form, you must do so by tomorrow, Friday November 16^th, if you wish to sponsor a specific child.  For the Variety Plan, we will still be accepting forms next week.  Return your form to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239, to her mailbox, or send an e-mail message ASAP. Thanks, Wolves, for looking after your community!

* Any and all students who identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit are invited to join a new school advisory group.  The Indigenous Youth Fire Council will have its first meeting on Monday, November 19th at 11:10 a.m. in Rm. 111 where more information will be shared.  This is the first of two new advisory groups to the CCI Student Council Climate Minister.

* The CCI Boys Varsity Hockey Team travelled to Millbrook yesterday to take on the Crestwood Mustangs in a Kawartha Boys preseason match. The Wolves came out of the gate strong to take a 2-0 lead early. Crestwood clawed their way back to tie it up midway through the second. After the intermission, the Wolves came out strong and ended up with a 6-3 victory over the Mustangs. Goal scorers, Ryland Upton, Jesse Marcov with 2, Joe Mininie, Wyatt Groves, Kyle Pope with assists going to Clayton Farrow, Josh Sainthill, Trevor Dejong and 2 from Levi Bandy. Great start Wolves. The Boys begin their regular season next Tuesday when they travel to Peterborough to take on the Holy Cross Hurricanes.

* Intramural basketball starts today in Dillon Gym.  The games start at 11:15 a.m.

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* Attention New York City travellers: Please check the rooming list posted in the Dance Studio and the Music Rm. See Mr. Riccio if you have questions about the rooming list.

* A big thank you to all of the students and staff who participated in the Cobourg Santa Claus Parade this past weekend, especially the team who spent the snow day on Friday (11 hours) assembling our amazing float! Thanks to Norm and Vicki Richard for donating their truck and trailer, to Mr. Howard and his elves for making the amazing globe, for “the Wolf” for high fiving almost every kid in Northumberland County, and for all of you amazing Wolves who came out on a chilly Sunday to spread cheer and your infectious Wolf spirit. Special thanks to Andrew Atanasoff for calmly organizing all of the many, many details. Great job, CCI!

* Due to the snow day, the Ski Club meeting originally set for Friday will be held today at lunch in Rm. 205. If you like skiing, then Ski Club is for you. See you there!

* Any and all students who identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit are invited to join a new school advisory group. This Indigenous Youth Fire Council will have its first meeting today at 11:10 a.m. in Rm. 111 where more information will be shared. This is the first of two new advisory groups to the CCI Student Council Climate Minister.

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* Student Cards will be available for sale in the foyer this week for only $5. You will get that $5 back when you purchase your Semi ticket! Both retake and original photo Student Cards will be on sale, but only for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Don’t delay – head to the foyer at lunch, starting tomorrow!

* CCI’s second student advisory group to work with our Cultural Climate Minister will have its first meeting on Wednesday, November 28th, at 11:10 a.m. in Rm. 111. This student-led group will act as a vehicle to ensure that the diversity of student voices in CCI will be heard by our Student Council. This is an opportunity to support those around you who do not feel that they have a voice. Want to make a change at CCI for the right reasons? Then come to this first meeting. See you there!

* Join our March Break France Trip travellers at Boston Pizza tonight from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for our celebrity serve fundraiser.  Please make your reservation today by calling 905-372-4222.

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* Giving Tree:  The profiles and Baggies of Cheer have arrived! Period 2 teachers will have their profiles today, for those of you who have picked a specific child to sponsor for the Giving Tree. For those who have chosen to bring in a variety, start bringing things in.  Keep in mind that gift cards are a great option, particularly for those harder to shop for older kids. Gathering of the bags will begin the week of Monday, November 26th. Items should be new and unwrapped.

* Student Cards will be available for sale in the foyer today and tomorrow for only $5. You will get that $5 back when you purchase your Semi ticket! Both retake and original photo Student Cards will be on sale, but tomorrow is the last day. Don’t delay – head to the foyer at lunch!

* The Sopranos are rehearsing today after school in the Music Rm. from 2:45-4:00 p.m.

* There will be a very brief, but very important, meeting for the NYC trip in the Dance Studio immediately following the announcements today. Don’t miss it!

* Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Hockey Team for their 5-1 victory over the Holy Cross Hurricanes. Great season opener boys. The boys are back in action next Tuesday when they take on LCVI.

* Take advantage of all those Black Friday deals this LONG weekend to shop for the Giving Tree! Period 2 classes received their Baggies of Cheer yesterday, along with profiles if they chose a specific child. Gathering of the bags will start Monday. Please aim to have your bags completed by next Friday, November 30th. Items should be new and unwrapped.

* Today is the last day for Student Cards. Head to the foyer at lunch, and get yours for $5! Both retake and original photo Student Cards will be on sale. Don’t delay – head to the foyer at lunch!

* World Scholar’s Cup is an international academic experience open to students from Gr. 9 to12. If you are academically curious, and enjoy alpacas, come to Rm. 239 at lunch to hear about this amazing activity that is happening at CCI!

* CCI’s second student advisory group to work with our Cultural Climate Minister will have its first meeting on Wednesday, November 28, at 11:10 a.m. in Rm. 111.  This student-led group will act as a vehicle to ensure that the diversity of student voices in CCI will be heard by our Student Council. This is an opportunity to support those around you who do not feel that they have a voice.  Want to make a change at CCI for the right reasons? Then come to this first meeting.

* A huge thank you is extended to all CCI students and staff who were involved in the 2018 Terry Fox Fundraising Campaign. Without your hard work getting pledges and bringing in the big bucks during the Home Room Throw-down Competition, we would not have been able to surpass our fundraising goal this year. A special thanks to the members of Student Council and Mrs. Noronha who do much of the planning and work on this event every fall.  The total funds raised for cancer research in our 2018 campaign came to $10 775.85.

 * Room 132 will be open at lunch time today so bring your lunch and come on by.  The Tech Club will be meeting today after school at 2:35 p.m. and we are still open to any and all CCI students who may be interested in joining. Please stop by and see what is going on!

* There is a Cheer Her In meeting today at lunch in the Co-op Office. New members are always welcome.

* Attention all Graduates:   Please come to the Main Office to make an appointment for your grad picture. Appointment dates are November 26th thru to December 5th.  You must have an appointment in order to have your picture taken.

* Literacy Boot Camp students are reminded to submit work for feedback to Ms. Watson-Bonsall in Rm. 124.  New members are welcome to join this Wednesday in Rm. 112. Please let Ms. W-B know you plan to attend so there will be enough snacks and handouts.

* It is time to bring in those Baggies of Cheer. Starting today, and running until the deadline this Friday, please bring in your baggies filled with gifts for your chosen child, or a random selection, if that’s what your class chose. Keep in mind:  Gifts must be new and unwrapped, one baggie per child, if you chose more than one, your child profile MUST accompany the bag.  Please bring all baggies to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239.  Thanks everyone!

* As cold as we think it is, there are parts of our country that are much worse…they are also the remotest areas in terms of resources. CCI is collecting warm winter clothes for the Northern Reserves - Pic Mobert in northern Ontario and the Qaqqalik School in Kimmirut, Nunavut. Clean, gently used winter clothing in adult and children sizes would be appreciated. Transportation and shipping have been covered locally, so let’s help fill the trailer with warm winter clothing! Clothing can be dropped off to Rm. 143 in the mornings, or any other time to Rm. 239! Come on CCI – clean out the closets!

* A reminder of the Student Council meeting today in Rm. 239 at lunch.

* Calling all singers, dancers, magicians or anyone else with a special performance they would like to bring to the main stage. Signups for the Howliday Special, which for those of you that don’t know is our annual Christmas talent show, will be happening every day this week.

* CCI’s second student advisory group to work with our Cultural Climate Minister will have its first meeting on Wednesday, November 28, at 11:10 a.m. in Rm. 111.  This student-led group will act as a vehicle to ensure that the diversity of student voices in CCI will be heard by our Student Council. This is an opportunity to support those around you who do not feel that they have a voice.  Want to make a change at CCI for the right reasons? Then come to this first meeting.

* In honour of the last week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, CCI Cheer Her On will be running a post-it wall at lunch where you can answer the question: What does a healthy relationship look like? If you're interested in learning more about Cheer Her On and what we do, come visit us in the Coop Rm. at lunch on Thursdays.

* There will be an Interact Executive meeting today in the Leadership Rm. at the start of lunch.

* Attention all rugby players: Come to a meeting today at lunch in Mr. Caister’s classroom if you are interested in going to a rugby tournament in New Brunswick this spring.

* Ultimate Frisbee! Ultimate Frisbee! Ultimate Frisbee! Starting this Friday after school, we will be running a pick-up game in the Gym. You can be a beginner or a pro. All are welcome!

* Do you like soccer? If you do, you are going to love Friday Futsal. Futsal is Brazilian indoor soccer and it is the best form of indoor soccer. Everyone is welcome to come out and play. We strongly encourage students planning to try out for the girls or boys soccer teams to come out, but everyone is welcome. It’s fun and will be held after school on Friday in Hagen Hall.

* Intramural basketball will be happening tomorrow at lunch in Dillion Gym at 11:25 a.m. Make sure you communicate with your teammates to make sure we can have all teams playing!

* Calling all singers, dancers, magicians or anyone else with a special performance they would like to bring to the main stage. Signups for the Howliday Special, which for those of you that don’t know is our annual Christmas talent show, will be happening every day this week.

* CCI’s second student advisory group to work with our Cultural Climate Minister will have its first meeting on Wednesday, November 28, at 11:10 a.m. in Rm. 111.  This student-led group will act as a vehicle to ensure that the diversity of student voices in CCI will be heard by our Student Council. This is an opportunity to support those around you who do not feel that they have a voice.  Want to make a change at CCI for the right reasons? Then come to this first meeting.

* Bring those Giving Tree Baggies of Cheer to Rm. 239 this week. Gifts must be new and unwrapped. One baggie per child with your baggie identified with your Period 2 teacher or room number. If you have a specific child, Your Child Profile MUST accompany the bag. Please bring all Baggies to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239. Thanks everyone!

* Elite and Junior Dance Teams will rehearse after school today from 2:30-3:45 p.m. We will be working on musical theatre. 

* CCI is collecting warm winter clothes for Reserves in northern Ontario and Nunavut. Donations of clean, gently used winter clothing in adult and children sizes can be dropped off to Rm. 143 in the mornings, or any other time to Rm. 239. Come on CCI – clean out your closets and share the warmth!

* Concert Band rehearsal today after school from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the Music Rm.

* It is less than a week until the CCI trip to see the Toronto Raptors. All participants are asked to go to the Edsby group to indicate their bus and seating preferences. Let’s go Raptors!

* In honour of the last week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, CCI Cheer Her On will be running a post-it wall at lunch where you can answer the question: What does a healthy relationship look like? If you're interested in learning more about Cheer Her On and what we do, come visit us in the Coop Rm. at lunch on Thursdays.

* Do you like soccer? If you do, you are going to love Friday Futsal. Futsal is Brazilian indoor soccer and it is the best form of indoor soccer. Everyone is welcome to come out and play. We strongly encourage students planning to try out for the girls or boys soccer teams to come out, but everyone is welcome. It’s fun and will be held after school on Friday in Hagen Hall.

* Skiers: There is going to be a second bus for Tuesday Night Ski Club. If you missed your chance last week, you can still come to Brimacombe with us. But that means that if you want to ski with us you need to get your forms and money in to Mr. Martin ASAP. This is still a first come, first served, situation - so don’t delay. If you lost your form, you can get one from Mr. Parr or Mr. Martin. See you on the slopes Wolves!

* Our Boys Varsity Hockey Team travelled to Peterborough yesterday to take on the Thomas A. Stewart SS. Griffins. What an outstanding, fast paced, hard-hitting game from both sides. The score was dead-locked at 0 until Kyle Pope opened the scoring mid-way through the second when he put in a rebound from defenseman Trevor Dejong. The wolves took a 1-0 lead into the intermission. TASS continued to pressure until they tied it up at the 6 min. mark of the third. The Wolves stayed patient and ended up getting two more goals before the end of the game by Ryland Upton and Issac MacLeod for a 3-1 victory. Great job Wolves!

* Literacy Boot Camp runs tonight from 2:40-4:00 p.m. Rm. 112.

* The Sopranos are rehearsing today after school in the Music Rm. from 2:45-4:00 p.m.

* Calling all singers, dancers, magicians or anyone else with a special performance they would like to bring to the main stage. Signups for the Howliday Special, which for those of you that don’t know is our annual Christmas talent show, will be happening every day this week.

* CCI is collecting warm winter clothes for Reserves in northern Ontario and Nunavut. Donations of clean, gently used winter clothing in adult and children sizes can be dropped off to Rm. 143 in the mornings, or any other time to Rm. 239. Come on CCI – clean out your closets and share the warmth!

* Bring those Giving Tree Baggies of Cheer to Rm. 239 this week. Gifts must be new and unwrapped. One baggie per child with your baggie identified with your Period 2 teacher or room number. If you have a specific child, Your Child Profile MUST accompany the bag. Please bring all Baggies to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239. Thanks everyone!

* It is less than a week until the CCI trip to see the Toronto Raptors. All participants are asked to go to the Edsby group to indicate their bus and seating preferences. Let’s go Raptors!

* In honour of the last week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, CCI Cheer Her On will be running a post-it wall at lunch where you can answer the question: What does a healthy relationship look like? If you're interested in learning more about Cheer Her On and what we do, come visit us in the Coop Rm. at lunch on Thursdays.

* CCI’s second student advisory group to work with our Cultural Climate Minister will have its first meeting today at 11:10 a.m. in Rm. 111.  This student-led group will act as a vehicle to ensure that the diversity of student voices in CCI will be heard by our Student Council. This is an opportunity to support those around you who do not feel that they have a voice.  Want to make a change at CCI for the right reasons? Then come to this first meeting.

* Do you like soccer? If you do, you are going to love Friday Futsal. Futsal is Brazilian indoor soccer and it is the best form of indoor soccer. Everyone is welcome to come out and play. We strongly encourage students planning to try out for the girls or boys soccer teams to come out, but everyone is welcome. It’s fun and will be held after school on Friday in Hagen Hall.

* Ultimate Frisbee runs Friday after school in the Dillon Gym. Come on out and have some fun. All are welcome.

* Only 4 more sleeps until the CCI trip to see the Toronto Raptors! All communication about trip details will available on the Edsby group. All participants are asked to go to Edsby and accept the invitation to join the group. Let’s go Raptors!!

* Student Card sales have been extended to the end of this week and will be on sale in the foyer along with sign-ups for the Howliday Special. Only $5 and tomorrow is the last day to purchase them.

* Gr. 12 students who are planning on applying to college should sign up in the Guidance Office for a College Application Seminar. Seminars will take place in the Library on Monday, December 3rd (Periods 2 and 3), and Tuesday, December 4th (Period 3). You must sign up to attend as space is limited in each seminar. You must sign up at least one day before the seminar. 

* Techies: Rm. 132 will be open at lunch today. Bring your lunch. Also, any CCI student who has not joined the Tech Club and is interested may join us to check out what we are doing. New members are welcome.  We are meeting today after school in Rm. 132 and then we will be heading to the back field to see what drones can do. It’s fly time! Don’t miss out on this cool and unique experience.  See you there!

* Calling all singers, dancers, magicians or anyone else with a special performance they would like to bring to the main stage. Signups for the Howliday Special, which for those of you that don’t know is our annual Christmas talent show, will be happening every day this week.

* Giving Tree Baggies of Cheer are due tomorrow. Bring your donations to Rm. 239 ASAP! Gifts must be new and unwrapped. One baggie per child with your baggie identified with your Period 2 teacher or room number. If you have a specific child, Your Child Profile MUST accompany the bag. Please bring all Baggies to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239. Thanks everyone!

* CCI is collecting warm winter clothes for Reserves in northern Ontario and Nunavut. Donations of clean, gently used winter clothing in adult and children sizes can be dropped off to Rm. 143 in the mornings, or any other time to Rm. 239. All donations must be in by tomorrow!

* In honour of the last week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, CCI Cheer Her On will be running a post-it wall at lunch where you can answer the question: What does a healthy relationship look like? If you're interested in learning more about Cheer Her On and what we do, come visit us in the Coop Rm. at lunch on Thursdays.

* Skiers: There is going to be a second bus for Tuesday Night Ski Club. If you missed your chance last week, you can still come to Brimacombe with us. But that means that if you want to ski with us you need to get your forms and money in to Mr. Martin ASAP. This is still a first come, first served, situation - so don’t delay. If you lost your form, you can get one from Mr. Parr or Mr. Martin. See you on the slopes Wolves!

* Dance Team rehearsal after school today for the Elite Team. We will be doing jazz

* Intramural basketball will be continuing in the Dillon Gym tomorrow at lunch. See you on the court Wolves!

* Want to help save the coral reefs? Meet in the front foyer at lunch today to learn more about coral reefs and things that threaten them. Come on down and enjoy some baked goods to help donate money to the Coral Reef Alliance - a non for profit organization that helps save coral reefs. Hope to see you there!

* Gr. 12 students who are planning on applying to college should sign up for a College Application Seminar in the Guidance Office. Seminars will happen in the Library on Monday, December 3rd (Periods 2 and 3), and Tuesday December 4th (Period 3). You must sign up to attend as space is limited in each seminar. You must sign up at least one day before the seminar. 

* Are you one of the students who missed the student meetings or the parent meeting for the Japan Trip March Break 2020? If you are still interested, please see Mr. Mack or Ms. Mackenzie as soon as possible for more information. There are incentives for signing up before the holiday break in December. If you have indicated that you are coming to Japan, please be sure to get your forms and money into Mr. Mack or Ms. Mackenzie as soon as possible.

* If anyone is interested in going to Toronto to see the musical production of “School of Rock” on Wednesday, December 19th, please pick up a form from the Dance Studio door and return it and the $75 fee to Ms. Macklin ASAP. There are only 30 tickets remaining. First come, first served.

* Ultimate Frisbee for Gr. 9-12 is after school today. If you’re interested in playing a game and having some fun, come on out! All are welcome! See you in the Dillon Gym!

* What a great start to the season for our CCI Wrestling Team. We went to Trenton HS yesterday to take on the best wrestlers in our COSSA region as well as our neighbouring regions totalling over 200 wrestlers. A lot of great wrestling all day and our team brought home a number of medals placing in the top three. Great work by all wrestlers and we will see all of you on the mat Monday for weigh-in and prepare for the tournament next week.

* Friday Futsal starts tonight after school in Hagen Hall. If you like soccer, then you are going to love Futsal. Come on out and try the best version of indoor soccer. Everyone is welcome to come out. Soccer players are strongly encouraged to come out.

* If anyone is interested in going to Toronto to see the musical production of “School of Rock” on Wednesday, December 19th, please pick up a form from the Dance Studio door and return it and the $75 fee to Ms. Macklin ASAP. There are only 30 tickets remaining. First come, first served.

* The CCI trip to see the Toronto Raptors is today! Would all participants please head to the back (south) doors at 3:00 p.m. Remember – no backpacks in the Scotiabank Arena and the school will be locked when we return. Let’s Go Raptors!

* There will be a Student Council meeting today at lunch in Rm. 239. See you there!

* Intramural Basketball will be happening Tuesday and Wednesday this week. These will be the last games before playoffs and there will be no rescheduling. If your team does not show up it will count as an automatic forfeit. Make sure to come out and play hard!  

* Friday Futsal is back and we are hoping to have an even bigger group this week. We plan to run separate boys and girls Futsal games on Friday in the Dillon Gym. If you are a soccer player, then Futsal is for you. Futsal makes you a better player. We want all skill levels to come out, but we are keen to see as many girls as possible. If you are planning to try out for the CCI Girls Soccer Team in the spring, then come out and work on your skills.

* If anyone is interested in going to Toronto to see the musical production of “School of Rock” on Wednesday, December 19th, please pick up a form from the Dance Studio door and return it and the $75 fee to Ms. Macklin ASAP. There are only 30 tickets remaining. First come, first served.

* Intramural Basketball will be happening Tuesday and Wednesday this week. These will be the last games before playoffs and there will be no rescheduling. If your team does not show up it will count as an automatic forfeit. Make sure to come out and play hard!  

* Every year around International Human Rights Day on December 10th hundreds of thousands of people send a letter or email on behalf of someone they’ve never met.  The goal is to help convince government officials to release people imprisoned for expressing their opinion, stop the use of torture, commute death sentences and end other human right abuses.  Our school will be participating in the Write for Rights Initiative on Monday December 10th.  Come down to the front foyer or Learning Commons at lunch on Monday to sign a letter for human rights!

* The Photography Club will meet Thursday at lunch in Rm. 137.

* Literacy Boot Camp runs tonight in Rm. 112 from 2:40-4:00 p.m. New members are always welcome. See Ms. Watson-Bonsall in Rm. 124 for handouts if you can’t make it tonight.

* If anyone is interested in going to Toronto to see the musical production of “School of Rock” on Wednesday, December 19th, please pick up a form from the Dance Studio door and return it and the $75 fee to Ms. Macklin ASAP. There are only 30 tickets remaining. First come, first served.

* Techies: Rm. 132 will be open at lunch today. Come by and bring your lunch. Also, any CCI student who has not joined the Tech Club and are interested may join us to check out what we are doing. New members are welcome.  Tech Club will meet today after school in Rm. 132.

* Ultimate Frisbee this Friday after school. All are welcome.

* Congratulations go out to the Sr. Boys Basketball Team who opened their season with a convincing 71-42 win over Campbellford last night. Leading scorers were Josh Aitken with 25 points, Mitchell Campbell with 11 and Riley Russell with 10.

*Congratulations to all performers on last night's Dessert Concert! It was a great concert showcasing the very talented students at our school! Great job! Thank you for your dedication to music!

* The Photography Club will meet today at lunch in Rm. 137.

* The Tech Club will run as usual after school today at 2:35 p.m. in Rm. 132. Time to stress test the system and prepare for Friday's 30 Hour Famine event. It's game time! Note: Rm. 132 will be closed at lunch today.

* On December 6th, 1989 a gunman entered Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique and separated male and female students, shooting and killing 14 women while screaming “you are all feminists”. Canadians were shocked and horrified but where some saw only a crazed individual gunman, others identified it as institutionalized anti-feminism and violence against girls and women.  The bloodshed encouraged many to take this event, known as the Montreal Massacre, seriously as an expression of a wider problem. In 1991, Canada declared December 6th a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

* On Monday December 10^th, our school will be participating in the Write for Rights Initiative.  Amnesty has selected cases where global activism can make a huge impact. People all over the world write letters, tweets, emails and sign petitions. These messages arrive at government offices, prison cells and family homes. Then change happens! Come down to the front foyer or Learning Commons Monday at lunch to make change happen!

* If anyone is interested in going to Toronto to see the musical production of “School of Rock” on Wednesday, December 19th, please pick up a form from the Dance Studio door and return it and the $75 fee to Ms. Macklin ASAP. There are only 30 tickets remaining. First come, first served.

* Dance Team rehearsal after school for the Elite Team.   We are doing jazz.

* Congratulations to our wrestlers who had another impressive day on the mats, this time at Kenner in Peterborough. With over 200 wrestlers at the meet there were some good, tough matches. In third place was Aidan Dixon, in second place were Matthew White, Mack McFarlane, Katherine Crosbie and Lea Murray.  Our first place finishers were Mario Cabezudo, Max Lalonde, Sam Keary, Bowen Murray, Jayden Sparks, Malcolm Jack, Pierson LaFrance and Dash Murray. Great job to all and we will see you on the mats for practice today after school today.

* CCI is getting a student input box!  If you have a suggestion, question, or idea, just write it on a piece of paper and drop it in.  Productive and appropriate items will be brought to the attention of Student Council.  If you have any questions about how to start a club, where certain resources are located, or you just want to give us an idea for next year's Terry Fox run, this is your opportunity.  You can find the suggestion box by the Student Leadership Room. 

* If anyone is interested in going to Toronto to see the musical production of “School of Rock” on Wednesday, December 19th, please pick up a form from the Dance Studio door and return it and the $75 fee to Ms. Macklin ASAP. There are only 30 tickets remaining. First come, first served.

* On Monday December 10th CCI will be participating in the Write for Rights Initiative. Come down to the front foyer or Learning Commons at lunch on Monday to make change happen!

* Ultimate Frisbee today after school in the Hagen Gym.  All are welcome.  30 Hour Famine people can jump in as well!

* Congratulations to the Sr. Boys Basketball Team for their hard fought win against Norwood last night.  Scoring for our Wolves was well-rounded with 5 different players contributing to our win.  Determination and aggressive play on defense held the opposition to only 38 points.  Well done Wolves. Reminder that our next practice is Monday at 7:00 a.m.

* The Junior Boys Basketball Team travelled to Norwood last night for our first road game of the season. We started off well and never looked back, eventually closing the game out with a low-scoring but solid 36-24 victory. It was a team effort with all players contributing. 4 players led the team in scoring and included Aaron Marcelo, Wesley Howse, Riley Bailey and Andrew Leonard with two 3-pointers. Cayden Nevin used his quickness and defensive energy and played his best game of the year to date. Well done boys, on an excellent effort!  Our next game is at St. Mary’s on Tuesday.  See you at practice on Monday at 4:00 p.m.

* New CCI clothing will be released very soon at the school store for the winter season. Available soon will be the Wolves black hoodie, Wolves burgundy crew-neck, and an Under Armour gym bag. There is also an opportunity for volunteer hours if you want to help out with the school store. There will be a sign-up sheet in Guidance if you want to earn hours.

* A reminder of the Student Council meeting today in Rm. 239 at lunch.

* All Junior Reach Team members are asked to go to Mr. Storm’s room at the beginning of lunch for a brief meeting.

* Playoffs for Intramural Basketball will be this week on Tuesday and Wednesday. The schedule is posted on Edsby if you want to see who you’re playing.

* Today at lunch our school will be participating in the Amnesty Write for Rights Initiative. Come down to the front foyer or Learning Commons to make change happen!

* The Junior and Senior Reach Teams competed at their first tournament of the year on Friday. The Junior Reach Team won 2 games and lost 1. The Senior Wolves had 2 losses, each by a single question, and one win. Well done Wolves.

* There are 10 tickets left for “School of Rock in Toronto on Wednesday, Dec. 19th. Forms are available on the Dance Studio door.  Get your form and money to Ms. Macklin asap to secure one of the last seats on the bus!

* Congratulations to the Music Department performers who visited Dale Rd. and C.R. Gummow schools yesterday. The Sopranos, the Concert Band and the Senior Music Class played and sang to cheering audiences. The students and staff at both schools enjoyed your concerts. Thank you for your dedication to music! We will perform again next Monday at Terry Fox P.S. and Grafton P.S.

* Homemade turkey dinner with all the fixings will be served in the Cafeteria tomorrow. Pre-purchase your tickets at $7.99 to avoid the lineup.

* Literacy Boot Campers: Please note that tomorrow's session is the last of 2018 and will only run until 3:30 p.m., so please arrange pick-up for that time rather than 4:00. See you in room 112 tomorrow!

* Any participant in the 30 Hour Fast who needs their community hours sheet updated can get this done in Rm. 239 this week from 8:00-8:15 a.m., and from 12:20-12:40 p.m. Your sheet must have the top part completed with your name and school. If you require a sheet, please get one from Guidance.

* 1 in 7 people in Canada live in poverty. 1 in 8 households in Canada struggles to put food on the table.  You can stand with these people and help to give them a voice by taking a free vow of silence on Friday.  When you come to school this Friday, get a sticker, and help to raise awareness for issues around the world.

* Did you know that different counties recycle different things? A few weeks ago, the Environmental Club sponsored a trip to Northumberland’s Recycling Facility. It was a super cool experience that solidified the importance of recycling, and of course, recycling properly. If you are ever unsure whether something goes in the garbage, recycling or hazardous waste, go to Northumberland County’s website, select Services, select Public Works, and select Recycling and Waste. Using the website search engine you can enter any item and it will let you know how to properly dispose of it. As part of Environmental Club’s goal of improving CCI’s waste diversion, every Tuesday we will provide a short, educational segment about recycling. Today, they are highlighting a few items that us Wolves commonly misplace in the garbage or recycling. Many areas, like Toronto, do not recycle coffee cups because of their plastic lining inside. We are fortunate that in Northumberland County, coffee cups go in the recycling. However, it is only recyclable if it is empty. If you throw a coffee cup full of coffee into the recycling, it will soil the entire bag. The cup’s plastic lid goes into the garbage. Similarly, juice boxes are recycled in Northumberland, but straws go into the garbage as well. Recycling is extremely important in protecting our environment, so please do your part and think twice before you throw away your waste. There will be an Environmental Club meeting today in Rm. 117 at lunch. We always welcome new and old members, so come on out and bring a friend!

* Holiday door decorating officially begins today!  Be festive, funny, or thought-provoking!  The campaign runs from today until judging after morning announcements next Thursday December 20th.  Bring your ideas and bring your supplies – no raiding the art department!  There will be prizes.  Have fun!

* Literacy Boot Camp in Rm. 112 after school will finish at 3:30 p.m., rather than 4:00 p.m.

* Participants in the 30 Hour Fast who need their community hours sheet updated see Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 this week from 8:00-8:15 a.m. and from 12:20-12:40 p.m. Your sheet must have the top part completed with your name and school.  If you require a sheet, please get one from Guidance.

* The final games for Intramural Basketball will be today at lunch in Dillon Gym.

* Summer Company is a unique opportunity for Ontario students who want to start a summer business. An information session will be held next Wednesday December 19th during Period 4. If you are interested, please sign up in Guidance or on the sign-up sheet on Rm. 239. See or Edsby message Ms. Noronha with any questions.

* Ultimate Frisbee Friday after school in the Dillon Gym. All are welcome.

* Participants in the 30 Hour Fast who need their community hours sheet updated see Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 this week from 8:00-8:15 a.m. and from 12:20-12:40 p.m. Your sheet must have the top part completed with your name and school.  If you require a sheet, please get one from Guidance.

* Holiday door decorating has begun!  The campaign runs from today until judging after morning announcements next Thursday December 20th.  Bring your ideas and bring your supplies – no raiding the art department!  There will be prizes.  Have fun!

* Tomorrow is Friday and that means Futsal! Futsal is Brazilian-style indoor soccer and we play it after school on Fridays. Tomorrow we will be in Hagen Hall and everyone is welcome to come out and play. If you are interested in playing soccer for CCI’s girls or boys teams next year you are strongly encouraged to attend.

* The Athletic Council meeting is cancelled today.

* Ultimate Frisbee this Friday after school in the Dillon Gym.  All are welcome.

* Participants in the 30 Hour Fast who need their community hours sheet updated see Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 this week from 8:00-8:15 a.m. and from 12:20-12:40 p.m. Your sheet must have the top part completed with your name and school.  If you require a sheet, please get one from Guidance.

* Holiday door decorating has begun!  The campaign runs until judging after morning announcements next Thursday December 20th.  Bring your ideas and bring your supplies – no raiding the art department!  There will be prizes. 

* Summer Company is a unique opportunity for Ontario students who want to start a summer business. An information session will be held next Wednesday December 19th during Period 4. If you are interested, please sign up in Guidance or on the sign-up sheet on Rm. 239. See or Edsby message Ms. Noronha with any questions.

* A reminder for all students that when any of your classes have been redirected to the Cafeteria or Library, please remember to sign in at the Main Office. Your attendance is taken from this and if you don’t sign in, you will be marked absent. Also, it is VERY IMPORTANT that all students remember to sign in or out at the Main Office if they have been called in absent and arriving late, or if you are leaving early, even if it was reported through Safe Arrivals or a parent/guardian call-in. We need to know that you have physically arrived or left the school.

* Only 3 days left to get your Holiday Door Decorating completed! Judging will occur this Thursday December 20th, directly after morning announcements. Break out your festive ideas and don’t forget to BYOS – that’s BRING YOUR OWN SUPPLIES…no raiding the art room. Creativity, school spirit, and humour will all be rewarded!

* There will be a short, but very important, meeting at lunch today in Rm. 206 for people participating in Ski Club. We will be assigning seating for buses, so if you want to ride with your friends you need to attend. We will also be explaining a few changes to departure times and where to bring your gear for storage on January 8th.

* Summer Company is a unique opportunity for Ontario students who want to start a summer business. An information session will be held next Wednesday December 19th during Period 4. If you are interested, please sign up in Guidance or on the sign-up sheet on Rm. 239. See or Edsby message Ms. Noronha with any questions. Please sign up no later than the end of the day tomorrow!

* Students interested in a Cooperative Education placement at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Semester 2 should visit the Coop Office in Rm. 109 as applications are due no later than January 11.

* A note to Interact Club members: There will not be a regular meeting today. See you again in the New Year!

* A reminder for all students that when any of your classes have been redirected to the Cafeteria or Library, please remember to sign in at the Main Office. Your attendance is taken from this and if you don’t sign in, you will be marked absent. Also, it is VERY IMPORTANT that all students remember to sign in or out at the Main Office if they have been called in absent and arriving late, or if you are leaving early, even if it was reported through Safe Arrivals or a parent/guardian call-in. We need to know that you have physically arrived or left the school.

* Only 2 days left to get your Holiday Door Decorating ready, and the competition is heating up! Judging will occur this Thursday December 20th, directly after morning announcements. Break out your festive ideas. Creativity, school spirit, and humour will all be rewarded!

* The Junior Girls Volleyball Team is excused from class today at 10:45 a.m. to board the bus at the back of the school for their tournament at IE Weldon.

New Phone Number, Web Address, Phone App Coming for Reporting Absences

At KPR, student safety is our highest priority, and we thank families for adopting the automated safe arrival system to help ensure students arrive safely at school each day. 

Starting this September, we will be introducing a new automated Student Absence Reporting System.  Therefore, you will need to create a NEW account to report your children’s absences online. 

You will receive an email in August with instructions on how to create your new account and download the mobile app.  You also will receive a magnet in September with the new Student Absence Reporting System details.  Unfortunately, since ownership of the reporting software has changed, we cannot simply transfer your child’s information to the new system.

Watch for more information in the summer.

Many parents and guardians have been wondering what effect the legalization of marijuana will have on  KPR schools. In short, KPR schools will treat cannabis in much the same way they treat alcohol: students of any age will not be allowed to use marijuana at schools, on school buses or field trips. 

 Once the new federal law comes into effect this October 17:

• non-medical marijuana use will be legal only for those age 19 and older 
• any student, at any age, could be suspended for possessing or being under the influence of cannabis at school
• any student who shares marijuana with others younger than 19 could be expelled from school
• it will be illegal for adults to use cannabis on, or within 20 metres of, school grounds
• it will be illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis, and drivers age 21 or under will not be allowed to have any cannabis in their system.

 If you have any questions about cannabis at school, please speak with your principal or vice-principal.  Further information on the new law is available at Ontario.ca/cannabis.  Information on how to talk to your child about cannabis can be found at Cannabis Information – CAMH.