* 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 Tuesday, 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.

* Smugglers’ Notch Ski Trip Students: There are many students with outstanding pieces of documentation. Please try to get your missing forms or photocopies in to the Main Office this week. Make sure you have joined the Smuggler’s Notch Edsby Group for important updates.

* Any student who hasn’t signed up yet but is interested in going on the Smugglers’ Notch Ski Trip – this is the last call to submit your form. Pick one up from Rm. 124 (Academic Support) by Friday. Deposit money must be submitted. We will also be doing a ‘make up’ meeting in the new year for anyone who missed the first mandatory parent meeting. Listen for announcements in January.

* We are having our annual Iron Garden Show and Sale in the Manufacturing Class in Rm. 133 today. Come on in and see a selection of beautiful steel flowers you can buy for that very special someone at Christmas. Other items include garden shovel and rake sets, plant hangers, coat hooks, Christmas tree stands and garden shepherd hooks. We can make a custom creation just for you.

* Update on Holiday Door Decorating: We have heard your concerns about the Thursday deadline being too soon to get ready, so the deadline for Door Decorating has been extended to FRIDAY morning. Judging will begin directly after announcements, and the winners will be announced at the Howliday Special. Make it festive…or funny…or full of school spirit. The choice is yours! There will be prizes, but more importantly bragging rights! Hurry – only 2 days left!

* 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.

* To celebrate for the holidays, all Gr. 9 classes are invited to the Cafeteria on Wednesday December 18, Period 2, for the Gingerbread House Making Contest. Students will compete in their Link Crews to make a gingerbread house in the time allotted. Judges will evaluate 5 different categories:  Most Abstract, Most Unique, Best Decorative, Best Teamwork, and Most Traditional. Bring additional candy or decorations to make your Gingerbread House as festive as possible. See you there Gr. 9s! 

* Ski Club Members: Due to the predicted rain for tomorrow (Tuesday), we are postponing Ski Club this week. We will still be skiing for 5 Tuesday nights. Tuesday, February 19th has been added. Please check out the bus lists posted outside Rm. 209 and 206. Please see Mr. Parr or Mr. Martin with any concerns or questions.

* Attention students who wish to write a final exam in Academic Support: Please have conversations with your teachers this week if you feel you would benefit from this alternative environment for a particular class. Remember that it is often advantageous to stay with your subject teacher and just accommodate the extra time within the classroom unless you need further accommodations such as a computer or scribe. Anyone with questions should stop by Academic Support, Rm. 124, to discuss.

* The Junior Girls Volleyball Team is reminded that we practice today at 2:45 in Dillon Gym.
* A big thank you to everyone for an amazing Howliday Special! So many incredible performers, but also a tremendous audience. It was the perfect way to wrap up an amazing 2018! The winners of the door decorating contest were:

     Best Collaborative Effort: Art Rooms - Gingerbread House

     3^rd Place: Rm. 152 - Snoopy Door

     2^nd Place: Rm. 164 - Geoventure and Polar Express

     1^st Place: Rm. 120 - Snow Globe Door

Your prizes will arrive in your homeroom later this week. Thanks to all of the homerooms who participated.   Great job everyone!

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

* Attention students who wish to write a final exam in Academic Support: Please have conversations with your teachers this week if you feel you would benefit from this alternative environment for a particular class. Remember that it is often advantageous to stay with your subject teacher and just accommodate the extra time within the classroom unless you need further accommodations such as a computer or scribe. Anyone with questions should stop by Academic Support, Rm. 124, to discuss.

* As part of the Environmental Club’s goal of improving CCI’s waste diversion, every Tuesday we will provide a short, educational segment in regards to different kinds of waste. Today, we are talking about school supplies! For those of you who don’t know, the Environmental Club has placed green bins in the Science wing for everyone to drop off special items like pens, markers, printer cartridges, and portable electronics. For all of the teachers out there who use whiteboards, instead of throwing your dry erase markers in the garbage, please take a trip down to the Science wing and toss them into the appropriate bin. Also, if you accidentally print or photocopy too many paper copies, reuse before you recycle! Math teachers appreciate donations of usable scrap pieces of paper. For students who want to be leaders in the environment in your school and community, come on out to the Environmental Club meetings at lunch Tuesday in Rm. 117. 

* The final Homeroom Rep meeting for Semester 1 will be held today in the Cafeteria directly after announcements.  Would all Student Council Executives please go to the Cafeteria after announcements for the Homeroom Rep meeting?

* The CCI Semi-formal will be on Friday, February 8th. We're betting it all and going to the Casino Royale. Get out your tux and dresses and be at CCI for 7:00 p.m. for CCI's biggest night. More details to come soon.

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

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

* The Junior Girls Volleyball Team will practice today after school at 2:45 p.m. in Dillon Gym. 

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

* Attention all Link Crew members! There is a quick Link Crew meeting today at lunch in the Library. Please see Mrs. Meaney or Mrs. Gilmour if you cannot attend.

* Come on out to CCI's annual LLS Black Light Show tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. Tickets are by donation at the door.

* Any students wanting to write this year’s Waterloo Math Contests are asked to speak to their Math teacher or Mr. Stokes.

* Gr. 9 students:  You are invited to att.end the annual Link Crew Cocoa and Cram.  This study session will take place Tuesday, January 15th from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.  Bring your books and learn how to prepare for your first set of final exams.  Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.

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

* Athletic Council meeting today at lunch in Rm. 152.

* Track and Field Athletes:   There will be a meeting in Rm. 164 at lunch today. Winter Running Club and weight room workouts until March Break. Regular Track and Field to start after the break. Please attend if you are interested.

* There is an important Cheer Her On meeting today at lunch on the Co-op Office. All members should plan to attend.

* Attention students who wish to write a final exam in Academic Support: Please have conversations with your teachers this week if you feel you would benefit from this alternative environment for a particular class. Remember that it is often advantageous to stay with your subject teacher and just accommodate the extra time within the classroom unless you need further accommodations such as a computer or scribe. Anyone with questions should stop by Academic Support, Rm. 124, to discuss.

* Now that your calendars have been marked for CCI’s 2019 Semi-Formal – Casino Royale on Friday, February 8th, it’s time to get your plans in place. If you are planning on inviting a guest that does NOT attend CCI, you will require a GUEST PASS to be completed. Pick up your guest pass from the Main Office and pass it on to your guest to have it completed and signed by the VP or Principal from THEIR school. Completed passes MUST be returned to the CCI Main Office no later than Wednesday, February 6th.

* This Monday, come on down to the front foyer to support CCI’s student business project “Whipped”. Items will be sold for $2 or less from 11:05-11:55 a.m. Whip up a hot chocolate with toppings of your choice, along with some yummy treats!

* Attention students who wish to write a final exam in Academic Support: Please have conversations with your teachers this week if you feel you would benefit from this alternative environment for a particular class. Remember that it is often advantageous to stay with your subject teacher and just accommodate the extra time within the classroom unless you need further accommodations such as a computer or scribe. Anyone with questions should stop by Academic Support, Rm. 124, to discuss.

* Only 4 weeks until the big night: CCI’s 2019 Semi-Formal - Casino Royale! If you are planning on inviting a guest that does NOT attend CCI, you will require a GUEST PASS to be completed. Pick up your guest pass from the Main Office and pass it on to your guest to have it completed and signed by the VP or Principal from THEIR school. Completed passes MUST be returned to the CCI Main Office no later than Wednesday, February 6th.

* Any students wanting to write this year’s Waterloo Math Contests are asked to speak to their Math teacher or Mr. Stokes.

* Gr. 9 students:  You are invited to attend the annual Link Crew Cocoa and Cram.  This study session will take place Tuesday, January 15th from 2:45-4:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.  Bring your books and learn how to prepare for your first set of final exams.  Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.

* The Wolves Junior Boys Basketball Team played very well last night at home against the Norwood Knights, coming away with a 50-31 victory. Several players had breakout games, including Harry Brown with 17 points, Riley Bailey with 11 points and multiple blocked shots on the defensive end, and Mathew Thompson with 10 points. It was a solid team effort overall. Our team record now sits at 4-1 with two big games coming up next week.

* Get set to kick off our weekly Brimacombe ski nights tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15.  New skiers are reminded to pack goggles and a kerchief/face shield for colder nights.  All gear can be stored in Rm. 130, just off the west parking lot.  Mr. Parr and Mr. Martin will store your skis and boards from 8:00-8:25 a.m. Students are dismissed at 2:00 p.m. and the buses roll at 2:10 p.m.  We leave the hill at 8:30 p.m. and should arrive back at CCI at 9:15 p.m.

* Today during lunch, come on down to the front foyer to support CCI’s student business project “Whipped”. Items will be sold for $2 or less from 11:05-11:55 a.m. Whip up a hot chocolate with toppings of your choice, along with some yummy treats!

* A reminder of the student council meeting at lunch today in Rm. 239.

* The last Friday Futsal of Semester 1 is this Friday. Come on out and play the best version of indoor soccer. Everyone is welcome to play, and there is no cost.

* There was some very tough competition last week at the Uxbridge Open Wrestling Tournament but we still returned with excellent results and some hardware. There was some great wrestling by Serena MacFarlane, Dean West, Aidan Dixon, Caleb Graham, Josh Turcotte and Mack McFarlane. After a long day on the mats and five matches Sam Keary took away third place. In second were Katherine Crosbie, Matthew White, David Travis and Bowen Murray. Taking home gold were Jayden Sparks and Max Lalonde. Well done wrestlers and we will see you on the mats for practice today after school.

* Casino Royale is just 3 weeks this Friday! Pre-sale for this awesome CCI tradition runs the 3 days before exams - that’s next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, when tickets will be only $20 … $5 off with your Student Card! After exams, tickets will be the regular $25 … $20 with a student card. These tickets will go FAST…and do you know why? 3 words: OJ THE DJ.

* Attention Smugglers' Notch Ski Trip Members: If you did NOT have a parent/guardian attend the first info session, please plan to attend with your parent or guardian next Monday, Jan. 21st at 3:30 p.m. You should see an Edsby message from Ms. Kerr if you are one of the people who needs to attend. Also, if any students on the trip have outstanding documents or payments, please get them in to Jocelyn in the Main Office asap. 

* Today Cheer Her On will be in the front foyer at lunch continuing to discuss issues connected to feminism. Our topic today is consent. Come down to the foyer to contribute your voice. We would love to see you there.

* Attention all rugby players going to New Brunswick. There will be a short meeting today at lunch in Mr. Caister’s classroom.

* Today, please come to the front foyer during lunch to purchase a bag of popcorn with many different flavours and toppings from Flavour Kit. Prices range from $2.00 - $2.75 a bag. Limited quantities available!

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

* Hey CCI, the last Friday Futsal of Semester 1 is this Friday. Come on out and play the best version of indoor soccer. Everyone is welcome to play, and there is no cost.

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

* A reminder that Literacy Boot Camp does NOT run tonight. Sessions start again after exams in the first week of Semester 2.

* One of Environmental Club’s goals is improving CCI’s waste diversion. Every week we will provide a short, educational segment in regards to different kinds of waste. First of all, thank you to everyone who has started to use the green bins in the Science wing to dispose of their old pens, markers, portable electronics, and ink cartridges. Today we are talking about the waste in your lunch bag! It’s 2019 - let’s leave plastic water bottles in the past and bring reusable water bottles to school. There is confusion about items like yogurt and applesauce containers. These cups are recyclable, but only if they are clean. Please put your yogurt cup back into your lunch bag to rinse at home and recycle. Also, when you are packing your lunch, try and avoid using plastic bags. If you do have plastic bags in your lunch, take them home and separate them. This bag of bags will be separated at the recycling facility. The Environmental club won’t be meeting for the next couple of weeks, but will meet again in Semester 2.

* Attention Smugglers' Notch Ski Trip Members: If you did NOT have a parent/guardian attend the first info session, please plan to attend with your parent or guardian next Monday, Jan. 21st at 3:30 p.m. You should see an Edsby message from Ms. Kerr if you are one of the people who needs to attend. Also, if any students on the trip have outstanding documents or payments, please get them in to Jocelyn in the Main Office asap. 

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

* The last Friday Futsal of Semester 1 is this Friday. Come on out and play the best version of indoor soccer. Everyone is welcome to play and there is no cost.

* The Junior Boys Wolves Basketball Team played well last night in Campbellford. Despite a rough start and an 8-0 deficit in the first minute and a half, the team battled back and made some tough shots. Riley Bailey played his best game of the year, scoring 16 points to lead our team to a victory. Congratulations on an excellent effort by all.

* Equity and equality are two strategies we can use in an effort to produce fairness. Equity is giving everyone what they need to be successful. Equality is treating everyone the same. Equality aims to promote fairness, but it can only work if everyone starts from the same place and needs the same help. Today, Cheer Her On asks where you see the inequity in our community, our school, your life and in our world? Come and see us at lunch today in the front foyer and join the conversation.  

* Today Cheer Her On invites you to join the conversation around toxic masculinity. It’s time to take a hard look at gender stereotypes and choose to believe in something better. Come and talk with us today in the front hall about how we can get there together.

* Come down to the lobby at lunch and buy some of Jimmy’s Cotton Candy. The best Jimmy you’ll ever meet and the best cotton candy you’ll ever eat. Small tubs are $3 and large tubs are $5.

* Attention Smugglers' Notch Ski Trip Members: If you did NOT have a parent/guardian attend the first info session, please plan to attend with your parent or guardian next Monday, Jan. 21st at 3:30 p.m. You should see an Edsby message from Ms. Kerr if you are one of the people who needs to attend. Also, if any students on the trip have outstanding documents or payments, please get them in to Jocelyn in the Main Office asap. 

* The last Friday Futsal of Semester 1 is this Friday. Come on out and play the best version of indoor soccer. Everyone is welcome to play and there is no cost.

* Dance team practice after school for elite dancers from 2:30-3:45 p.m.

* The Tech Club will not be meeting today after school and will resume after exams in Semester 2. However, the Tech Club will have a meet up at lunchtime today to discuss plans moving forward. Bring your lunch and head to Rm. 132.

* It’s Friday and that means Futsal! Come on out to Hagen Hall after school today and play the best version of indoor soccer. It’s free and everyone is welcome to come out.

* Attention students with an IEP: Please ensure that, if you wish to access an accommodation for any of your exams other than just extra time,  you have spoken to the relevant teachers. Today is the deadline for signing up to write an exam in the Academic Support Rm.

* Last night, our Junior Boys Wolves Basketball Team played an outstanding game against St. Mary’s. Unfortunately, we came out on the wrong end of a 40-35 score, but to give some perspective, just 5 short weeks ago, we lost this same game by over 30 points. In the game last night, we were within one shot of tying the game with 30 seconds to go. High scorers were Riley Bailey with 14 points and Wesley Howse with 7 points. Your coaches are very proud of you and all the hard work and time you’ve spent in practices to try to get better. Congratulations on a great job!

* There will a very brief meeting at the start of lunch today in the Great Hall for all New York City travellers. See Mr. Riccio for more information.

* Today Cheer Her On will be in the front foyer at lunch continuing to discuss issues connected to feminism. Our topic today is consent. Come down to the foyer to contribute your voices. We would love to see you there.

* Attention Smugglers' Notch Ski Trip Members: If you did NOT have a parent/guardian attend the first info session, please plan to attend with your parent or guardian next Monday, Jan. 21st at 3:30 p.m. You should see an Edsby message from Ms. Kerr if you are one of the people who needs to attend. Also, if any students on the trip have outstanding documents or payments, please get them in to Jocelyn in the Main Office asap. 

* A reminder to all students that Semi tickets go on sale on Monday. They will are $20 without a Student Card or $15 with a Student Card.

* A reminder to all students: If your parent/guardian calls in to excuse you early from class you must come to the office to sign out. If you have been reported as arriving late, you must sign in at the office.

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

* Today is the day! Pre-sale for Semi tickets will be on sale at lunch in the front foyer today and tomorrow for only $20…$15 with a student card. If you are buying a ticket for a guest from outside the school, you must submit a guest pass form (completed by the guest’s home school) to Jocelyn in the Main Office. Forms are available in the office. These forms MUST be returned no later than Wednesday February 6^th.

* The Interact Club will be selling hot chocolate in the front foyer today at lunch for $1 a cup.  All proceeds from hot chocolate sales will be supporting this year’s Coldest Night of the Year Walk.  This walk is being held on February 23rd at Port Hope H.S. If you have any questions about the walk or the Interact Club, stop by the foyer at lunch on Friday or come to our weekly meeting, Wednesday in Rm. 207.  Also, in an effort to be more environmentally conscious, we encourage you to bring your own mug to reduce the amount of garbage produced. Thanks and see you at lunch!

* If you need to have re-take photos taken for Graduating Photos, please see Secretary Susie in the Main Office.  Photo re-take Day is Wednesday, February 20th, 2019.

* It’s the CCI Relay for Life Captain's Call!  CCI’s Relay for Life is an awesome opportunity to raise money and awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society while developing leadership skills and having fun.  It truly is a “Party with a Purpose”. In order to pull this event together we need a dedicated, creative and motivated team with the time and the enthusiasm to make it a success.  Interested?  Plan to attend an information meeting at the start of lunch in Rm. 112 today.

* Students interested in being on stage for this year’s comedic production should pick up an audition package from outside of Rm. 148.  Open auditions are being held Tuesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 13 after school. For more info, Edsby message Mrs. Stone.

* Are you a female student in Gr. 9-12?  Are you curious about a career in the trades?  You and a guest are invited to join us at the Women in Trades event at Fleming College where you will connect with successful skilled tradespeople, tour the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre, and explore skilled trades programs. The event will be on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Fleming College.  See Mrs. Meaney in the Coop Office if you are interested.

* Are you part of the Graduating Class of 2019?  Do you want to be part of the Prom 2019 Committee?  There are decisions to be made that need your input! Please come to a meeting in Rm. 215 on Tuesday, February 12th at the beginning of lunch.

* Mr. Storm’s Period 2 English class should go directly to the Library today.

* It’s CCI’s biggest night.  CCI’s Semi-Formal is happening tonight!  Tickets will still be on sale today at lunch in the Main Foyer. We are unable to sell more than 500 tickets, so make sure that you get yours today at lunch.  They are not guaranteed to be sold at the door. Bring in your guest forms today in order to buy a ticket for your guest. We are making a change to our format on how you will be entering Semi.  Please enter from the south doors (the bus doors) and then make your way to the foyer. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. (no earlier). Bags of ANY size will not be permitted - coat check will be available, supervised by students and staff.  The outside doors will be locked at 8:30 p.m. No one will be allowed entrance to the dance after that time. There will also be no access to lockers at any point during the night.  Light refreshments and snacks will be served and pop will be available for sale.  The event will end at 10:00 p.m. with pick-up at the back/south doors. We are so excited for this evening!

* Pepperoni stick sales begin on Monday, February 11^th and run until the end of March.  Funds raised will support 12 CCI students volunteering 2 weeks in July to assist with biodiversity and climate change research on the island of Dominica with Operation Wallacea. Pepperoni sticks (both regular and hot flavours) will be sold for $2.00 each and are available at lunch every day in Rms. 237 (Ms. Oster’s room) and 134 (Mr. Howard’s room).

* If you need to have re-take photos taken for Graduating Photos, please see Secretary Susie in the Main Office.  Photo re-take Day is Wednesday, February 20th, 2019.

* Jazz Combo is rehearsing today at lunch in the Music Rm. We are still looking for musicians.

*  New Homeroom Reps (and alternates) need to be chosen for Semester 2.   Homeroom meetings are usually the first Tuesday of the month, and are held in the Cafeteria directly after announcements.   Homeroom teachers have received information regarding class voting.  The first meeting of Semester 2 will be tomorrow, and should take between 5 and 10 minutes. 

* Senior Boys Rugby players are reminded of their tryout today at lunch in Hagen Hall.

* The Interact Club is bringing the Crush Campaign back for Valentine’s Day! Pre-order a can of crush for your friends or that special someone and it will be delivered to their homeroom on Valentine’s Day! Different colours stand for a different message. See us today in the foyer at lunch to make your pre-order. Details on pricing and colour code will be available at lunch.

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

* There will be an important meeting for all Junior and Senior Reach players at the beginning of lunch today.

* Students in Mr. Howard’s last semester’s manufacturing class are asked to please pick up their projects before the end of the week.

* Ultimate Frisbee practice is this Friday after school. We need to get ready for our first tournament next month! There are still a few more spots for some new players, so come on out!

* Driver’s Ed is being offered at CCI. It is available to all students with their G1. The cost is $755. If interested, pick up a Driver Education Registration Form at the Main Office. Complete the form, make payment using School Cash Online, and bring the form, along with a copy of your license, to the Main Office.

* Are you part of the Graduating Class of 2019? Do you want to be part of the Prom 2019 Committee? There are decisions to be made that need your input! Please come to the meeting in Rm. 215 on Tuesday, February 19th at the beginning of lunch. See you there!

* Are you in a band? Are you ready to blow the roofs off this school board? Get ready, and circle April 10th on your calendar. Thomas A. Stewart is hosting a Kawartha Pine Ridge High School Battle of the Bands! Full Battle details can be found by searching KAWARTHA PINE RIDGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS on Facebook and looking for the KPR Battle of The Bands page. It promises to be a rocking evening full of some friendly KPR school competition. Does CCI rock harder than the rest? Prove it. Bring your friends, bring your fans. Minimal cover charge, maximum entertainment.

* Due to a lack of space this week, there will be no Futsal in Hagen Hall this Friday. We will get back to normal service next week Futsal players.

* Dance team after school for Elite Dancers from 2:45-3:45 p.m.

* Due to the past two snow days, the Interact Club is extending its ‘Crush for your Crush’ sales into lunch today. For only $1.00 you can send a Crush pop to your BFF, special someone, or anonymous crush! Remember candy-grams from elementary school? Same idea! Come by the main foyer at lunch to place your order. Interact members will be around during Period 4 to make these special deliveries! All proceeds go towards our ‘coldest night of the year’ walk, which raises awareness and funds to combat homelessness issues in Northumberland! There will be a brief meeting for Interact Club members at the start of lunch today to distribute posters for the Community Dinner. Please meet in Rm. 207 at the start of lunch.

* In case you missed last week's meeting, CCI’s Relay for Life Committee is looking for Captains to help plan and run this year’s event. We need a dedicated, creative and motivated team with the time and the enthusiasm to make it a success. Interested? The application deadline has been extended to this Friday and applications are available from Ms. MacKenzie in Guidance.

* There is a Cheer Her On meeting at lunch today in the Co-op Office. All members should plan to attend.

* There will be a Curling Team meeting today at the start of lunch in Rm. 209.

* It may not seem like it but spring is on the way….two signs? Timmie’s roll-ups and Camp Enterprise! Camp Enterprise is a leadership camp sponsored by the Northumberland Rotary Clubs. It is held for 3 days at the beginning of May at Trent University. Two information sessions will be held this Tuesday, February 19th – one at 9:00 a.m. and one at 12:30 p.m. in Rm. 239. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet outside Rm. 239 or send an Edsby note to Ms. Noronha.

* A reminder of the Homeroom Rep meeting being held right after announcements in the Cafeteria. All executive members of StuCru are asked to attend.

* Are you part of the Graduating Class of 2019? Do you want to be part of the Prom 2019 Committee? There are decisions to be made that need your input! Please come to the meeting in Rm. 215 on Tuesday, February 19th at the beginning of lunch. See you there!

* Cheer Her On is hosting our own CCI Galentine’s Day on Thursday, February 21st! We welcome all of our sisters to come and enjoy after-school tea, treats, Galentine’s card-making, self-care, and much more!  Tickets are $2.  Half of our funds are going to Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre and the other half to upcoming events. Tickets will be on sale for $2 in the front foyer at lunch, Tuesday and Wednesday next week! Hope to see you there!

* Are you in a band? Are you ready to blow the roofs off this school board? Get ready, and circle April 10th on your calendar. Thomas A. Stewart is hosting a Kawartha Pine Ridge High School Battle of the Bands! Full Battle details can be found by searching KAWARTHA PINE RIDGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS on Facebook and looking for the KPR Battle of The Bands page. It promises to be a rocking evening full of some friendly KPR school competition. Does CCI rock harder than the rest? Prove it. Bring your friends, bring your fans. Minimal cover charge, maximum entertainment.

* CCI’s Relay for Life Committee is looking for Captains to help plan and run this year’s event. We need a dedicated, creative and motivated team with the time and the enthusiasm to make it a success. Interested? The application deadline has been extended to today and applications are available from Ms. MacKenzie in Guidance.

* Camp Enterprise is a leadership camp sponsored by the Northumberland Rotary Clubs. It is held for 3 days at the beginning of May at Trent University. Two information sessions will be held this Tuesday, February 19th – one at 9:00 a.m. and one at 12:30 p.m. in Rm. 239. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet outside Rm. 239 or send an Edsby note to Ms. Noronha.

* Students in Mr. Howard’s last semester’s manufacturing class are asked to please pick up their projects before the end of the week.

* Driver’s Ed is being offered at CCI. It is available to all students with their G1. The cost is $755. If interested, pick up a Driver Education Registration Form at the Main Office. Complete the form, make payment using School Cash Online, and bring the form, along with a copy of your license, to the Main Office.

* Chess Club resumes today at lunch in Rm. 112.  Everyone is welcome!

* Attention all Girls and Boys Soccer players. We are planning a soccer trip to the USA this fall and we are having a preliminary meeting to gauge interest on Tuesday at lunch in Rm. 209. The trip would be open to all Junior and Senior Boys and Girls players who represented CCI last year or who are representing CCI this year.

* The CCI Wrestlers ventured to a tournament in Haliburton and put together another dominant performance. It is an amazing team to watch as they work together and support each other to produce incredible success. Placing third were Lea Murray, Aidan Dixon, Mario Cabezudo, Josh Turcotte and David Travis. Taking home gold medals were Jayden Sparks, Katherine Crosbie, Matthew White, Dash Murray, Max Lalonde, Sam Keary, Bowen Murray and Mack McFarlane. The CCI Wrestling Team took a clean sweep for the Kawartha titles for the Girls Team, Boys Team and overall team champions. Excellent work to all. We will have practice on Tuesday and weigh in for next week’s tournament will be on Wednesday. See all of you on the mats for practices next week to prepare for COSSA.

* All Boys Rugby players. You have a tryout today at lunch.

* Ultimate Frisbee after school today. New players are always welcome.

* The Environmental Club is hosting a Lunch 'n Learn Series here at CCI. Once a month for the rest of the school year, environmentalists will be coming in to share their knowledge and help us generate ideas to improve our waste diversion as a school and as individuals. Our first Lunch 'n Learn will be this Friday at lunch in Rm. 117. All staff and students are welcome! 

* Are you part of the Graduating Class of 2019? Do you want to be part of the Prom 2019 Committee? There are decisions to be made that need your input! Please come to the meeting in Rm. 215 on Tuesday, February 19th at the beginning of lunch. See you there!

* Are you in a band? Are you ready to blow the roofs off this school board? Get ready, and circle April 10th on your calendar. Thomas A. Stewart is hosting a Kawartha Pine Ridge High School Battle of the Bands! Full Battle details can be found by searching KAWARTHA PINE RIDGE BATTLE OF THE BANDS on Facebook and looking for the KPR Battle of The Bands page. It promises to be a rocking evening full of some friendly KPR school competition. Does CCI rock harder than the rest? Prove it. Bring your friends, bring your fans. Minimal cover charge, maximum entertainment.

* Camp Enterprise is a leadership camp sponsored by the Northumberland Rotary Clubs. It is held for 3 days at the beginning of May at Trent University. Two information sessions will be held today – one at 9:00 a.m. and one at 12:30 p.m. in Rm. 239. If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet outside Rm. 239 or send an Edsby note to Ms. Noronha.

* Math tutoring will be available in Rm. 240 every day at lunch Tuesday to Thursday for anyone struggling or wanting a refresher on Gr. 9 and 10 math. Bring your textbook and questions with you.

* There will be no Student Council meeting today at lunch. See you next Monday!

* There is a Junior Boys Rugby tryout today at lunch in Hagen Hall.

* Attention all Girls and Boys Soccer Players. We are planning a soccer trip to the USA this fall and we are having a preliminary meeting today at lunch in Rm. 209 to gauge interest. The trip would be open to all Junior and Senior Boys and Girls players who represented CCI last year or who are representing CCI this year.

* Dance Team after school for Elite dancers from 2:45-3:45 p.m.

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

* Jazz Combo is rehearsing today at lunch in the Music Rm.

* The CCI Senior Reach for the Top Team put themselves back in contention for the league championship in their tournament on Friday. The Wolves finished with 3 wins and no losses to put them in second place in the league. Well done Senior Wolves!

* The CCI Junior Reach for the Top Team had another strong tournament on Friday. The Junior Wolves finished with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. That keeps their hopes of a championship alive as well. Great tournament Junior Wolves!

* Congratulations to the Junior Girls Volleyball Team for capturing silver at the Kawartha Volleyball Championships yesterday. Mr. Brady, Hayli and Mrs. Toope are very proud of how the team played yesterday.  See you at practice today at 2:45 p.m. in Dillon gym!

* Math tutoring will be available in Rm. 240 every day at lunch Tuesday to Thursday for anyone struggling or wanting a refresher on Gr. 9 and 10 math. Bring your textbook and questions with you.

* There will be a CCI Tech Club meeting today after school. Please meet in Rm. 132 at 2:40 p.m.

* There will be a brief, but important, meeting for all wrestlers in Rm. 164 at the beginning of lunch today. All wrestlers need to attend.

* All students interested in playing Badminton this year should come to Rm. 210 on Friday at the start of lunch for a quick meeting.

* There will be an important meeting of the Yearbook Club after school today We need all hands on deck as time is running out.

* Dance Team rehearsal/workshop starting today during Period 3 for Elite dancers and Period 4 for all dancers until 3:30 p.m.  Also there will be a tap rehearsal from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

* Senior Boys Rugby tryout has been moved to today at lunch in Hagen Hall

* Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Hockey Team for getting one step closer to making it to COSSA with a 4-3 victory over IE Weldon yesterday afternoon.  Goals were scored by Ryland Upton with 2 and Clayton Farrow with 2.  Assists going to Jesse Marcov, Griffin Day and Zac Lavergne.  Excellent goaltending by Nate Cullen kept the boys in the game.  The Wolves need a win or a tie against Weldon on Friday to lock up a spot for COSSA.

* Math tutoring will be available in Rm. 240 every day at lunch Tuesday to Thursday for anyone struggling or wanting a refresher on Gr. 9 and 10 math. Bring your textbook and questions with you.

* A huge thank you goes out to everyone involved in running the Community Dinner last night.  We prepared food for upwards of 200 people and it was very well received by community members.  Special thanks to Mr. Andrade’s culinary team who cooked an amazing meal and all the Interact Club members who promoted the event, shopped for groceries, and set up and cleaned up last night.  It was an amazing group effort that showed our school spirit and our desire to be a welcoming hub of the community.  Well done, Wolves!

* Over the next couple of weeks, we will all have the opportunity to participate in the Every Student Matters Census for our school board.  Please watch and listen to the video for more explanation. It is important that you take the green information sheets home to your parents/guardians for them to have information about the census you are participating in.

* Attention students going to Smugglers’ Notch:  Our trip leaves next Wednesday!  Make sure you are gathering your items this weekend and making sure you have everything you need.  We will have a brief but important meeting on Monday at the start of lunch in Rm. 154 that you must attend.

* Students interested in playing Badminton this year should come to Rm. 210 today at the start of lunch for a quick meeting.

* If you are a Gr. 12 student and you’d like to play in this year’s staff-student hockey game on Thursday, March 7 at the CCC, please attend a brief meeting today in the Coop Office (Rm. 109) at the start of lunch. Permission forms are required for this event.  If you can’t attend, please see Mr. Cavanaugh ASAP.

* Mr. Johnson and Ms. Waldack would like to congratulate the Swim Team on their dedication to training and their performance at COSSA on Wednesday.  Overall, the team finished in 4th, with many, many PBs.  The following students had third place finishes:  Junior Girls Relay consisting of Nora Urbach, Zoe Bergeron, Grace Brown and Serena MacFarlane;  Mackenzie Ross – 50 free and 100 IM;  Nora Urbach – 50 back;  Breann Guite – 100 back.  Second place finishes went to:   Melinda Forbes, Hilary Johnson, Hannah Johnson and Mackenzie Ross for the 200 Medley Relay; Mackenzie Ross – 100 breast stroke; Hilary Johnson 100 IM and 50m Fly; Jasmine McCulloch – 50m backstroke.  Our first place winners were: Tynne Zeijdel – 50m backstroke; Hilary Johnson – 50m breaststroke; Lauren Burleigh – 50m free,100m free and 50m back; Serena McFarlane – 50 free, 50 back; Badri Widaatalla – 25m fly.  Please wish Lauren Burleigh, Melinda Forbes, Breann Guite, Hannah Johnson, Hilary Johnson, Mackenzie Ross, and Tynne Zeidjel luck.  They will be competing at OFSSA on March 5th and 6th.

* Interact Club members interested in participating in the Coldest Night of the Year Walk tomorrow evening, please confirm with Ms. Kerr today either by dropping into Academic Support (Rm. 124) or by Edsby message so she can provide you with final details.

* Ultimate Frisbee today after school.  All are welcome.  Be in the gym ready to run at 2:45 p.m. sharp!

* Friday Futsal is on tonight after school in Hagen Hall.  Any boys planning to play in the indoor tournament on March 6th need to attend.

* The annual Pink Shirt Day, which celebrates diversity and raises anti-bullying awareness, is this Wednesday, so wear your pink proudly. Your GSA will be out and about at lunch with treats for those in pink. And remember, if we treat others as we ourselves would be treated, this world would be a much better place for everyone.

*Attention students going to Smugglers’ Notch: Please come to a brief, but very important meeting, today at the start of lunch in Rm. 154. Please be prompt. 

* After winning the Kawartha title, the CCI Wrestlers went to Belleville for the COSSA Championships. Our athletes put together a very impressive overall record of 25 wins and 14 losses on the day. This lead to two in 4th place: Serena MacFarlane and Matthew White, 2 in 3rd place: Katherine Crosbie and David Travis, 3 in 2^nd place: Aidan Dixon, Mario Cabezudo and Dean West, and 7 gold medalists: Jayden Sparks, Malcolm Jack, Dash Murray, Max Lalonde, Sam Keary, Bowen Murray and Mack McFarlane. We also secured the COSSA Boys team title and the COSSA overall team title. What fantastic results and well deserved from all of the hard work all season. Congratulations to all of the wrestlers on this amazing team and a special mention to the nine wrestlers that are moving on to represent our school at the OFSAA Championships: Katherine Crosbie, Jayden Sparks, Dean West, Dash Murray, Max Lalonde, Mario Cabezudo, Sam Keary, Bowen Murray and Mack McFarlane. See all of you on the mats at practice today after school.

* Jazz Combo rehearses today at lunch in the Music Rm.

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

* Attention all Boys Rugby players. No practice today. Both Juniors and Seniors will have a tryout Tuesday at lunch.

* Today, the CCI Indigenous Youth Council will meet in Rm. 111 at 11:10 a.m. Please bring your lunch!

* Today’s Girls Hockey Kawartha Championships have been postponed. Players, please check Edsby for more information.

* The first Badminton practice will be Thursday, Feb 28, after school in Dillon Gym. Students interested in playing this year should get and return forms to Mr. Storm in Rm. 210.

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

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

* Come on down to the front foyer at lunch on Wednesday, February 27 to purchase some delicious pepperoni sticks for the low, low price of $2. If you like spicy, you will find spicy sticks or if you are mild-mannered, there are mild pepperoni sticks too! Bring your toonies on Wednesday and purchase some pepperoni treats! Free samples while they last!

* Senior Girls Volleyball today. Come on down and watch at 10:00 a.m.

* It’s Pink Shirt Day tomorrow, an event that started in 2007 when a Gr. 9 boy was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Two senior students bought and distributed pink shirts for the school to stand in solidarity with their peer and to protest bullying.  We have come a long way since then, but there is still a ways to go. Take a stand against all kinds of bullying in the hallways, on the busses, in the classroom, online, and in the world beyond. Take a stand by wearing pink tomorrow. Brought to you by your GSA, who will be out in the hallways at lunch distributing treats to those in pink!

* There will be no Dodgeball today in the gym due to COSSA Volleyball.

* Over the next couple of weeks, we will all have the opportunity to participate in the Every Student Matters Census for our school board. Please watch, and listen, to the video for more explanation. It is important that you take the green information sheets home to your parents/guardians for them to have information about the census you are participating in.

* The first Badminton practice will be Thursday, February 28th, after school in the Dillon Gym. Students interested in playing this year should get and return forms to Mr. Storm in Rm. 210.

* Happy Pink Shirt Day!  Prizes will be given to those wearing pink at lunch.

* Gr. 10 students and Senior writers of the OSSLT:  Get Lit Fit tonight in Rm. 112.  Attend Literacy Boot Camp to hone your skills and help ensure your success on the literacy test to be written March 27^th.  Hope to see you tonight.

* There will be an OSAP presentation tomorrow in Period 2 for all Gr. 12 students.

* Down Syndrome Awareness Day is coming up.  You may remember this from last year but if you don’t, that's okay!  On March 21st, the Thursday after March Break, we will be wearing our crazy socks to show support for Down Syndrome awareness. You can order a pair of crazy socks in the front foyer starting Friday March 1st for $2-$3 depending on the kind you like.  Little kids with Down Syndrome in our community will deliver the socks to you on March 21st, Down Syndrome Awareness Day.  All proceeds of this event will be going to the Northumberland Child Development Centre.  See you on Friday in the foyer to order your crazy fun socks!

* Reminder to all that applied to St Lawrence College that they are here today in Period 2.

* World Scholar's Cup is an international team academic competition with students participating from over 82 countries. It is a great way to make friends from all over the world.  If you are interested in participating or learning more about the World Scholar's Cup, there will be a meeting today at lunch in Rm. 239.

* Come on down to the front foyer at lunch today to purchase some delicious pepperoni sticks for the low, low price of $2.  If you like spicy, you will find spicy sticks or if you are mild-mannered, there are mild pepperoni sticks too!  Free samples while they last!

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

* Attention students going to Smugglers’ Notch:  Please plan to get your gear and luggage from Rm. 145 at the start of lunch and be ready to board the buses at the back of the school. 

* The first Badminton practice will be tomorrow after school in the Dillon Gym.  Students interested in playing this year should get and return forms to Mr. Storm in Rm. 210.

* The first Badminton practice will be today, after school in the Dillon Gym. Students interested in playing this year should get and return forms to Mr. Storm in Rm. 210.

* There is a dance workshop today during Period 3 for Elite Dancers and Period 4 for all dancers until 3:30 p.m.

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

* There will be an OSAP presentation today in P2 for all Gr. 12s.

* Athletic Council meeting today at lunch in Rm. 152.

* Congrats to the Grafton Goonies for winning this year’s Dodgeball Intramural. Great job! 

* A reminder that you can order your Crazy Socks in the front foyer starting Monday. They will be delivered to you on Down Syndrome Awareness Day - March 21st.

* A Pandora bracelet was found and turned in at the Main Office. If you think it is yours, please come see us in the office.  

* There will be a rehearsal in the Music Rm. at lunch today for all students playing in the KPR Honour Band.  Please bring your signed travel consent form.  The bus for Courtice SS leaves the school at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. 

* Pepperoni sticks will be on sale in the front foyer at lunch on Wednesday, March 6!  Come and get your delicious treats - in mild or hot flavours - for the low, low price of $2.00.  Proceeds support CCI students working on biodiversity and climate change research this summer.

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

* The Third Annual CCI Great Chilifest will happen again on Thursday - the same day as the Staff-Student Hockey Game for Mental Health. All proceeds will be donated to supporting Mental Health. Come down to the main foyer Thursday at lunch to try your teachers’ favourite chili recipes. It’s only $3 for 2 (or $5 for 4) generous samples of chili and the chance to vote for your favourite. Ten chili options including last year’s winner, Mr. Caister, with his “CHILI OF CHAMPIONS”… made from only the finest ingredients from around the world. Caister’s Chili of Champions will have your taste buds screaming for more! or … “Ms. Mac’s Chili Attack” … get ready for a taste bud attack with this meat-eaters, heat-lovers, best chili I’ve ever had chilifest chili! OR … Ms. Smoke’s Smokin’ Hot Chili. Fill up before the staff/student hockey game in the main foyer this Thursday at lunch! May the odds be ever in your flavour!

* Pepperoni sticks will be on sale in the front foyer at lunch on Wednesday, March 6! Come and get your delicious treats – in mild or hot flavours – for the low, low price of $2.00. Proceeds support CCI students working on biodiversity and climate change research this summer.

* Downs Syndrome Awareness Day is coming up! You can order your Crazy Socks for $3 today in the front foyer. On March 21st, kids with Downs Syndrome will come in to deliver your socks. All proceeds are going to Northumberland Child Development Centre. See you in the foyer at lunch!

* The Senior Boys Volleyball Team is asked to come to Rm. 206 at lunch this Wednesday for pizzas and a pic. We'll be taking our team photo for the yearbook.

* There will be no Concert Band rehearsal Tuesday after school. We will have our next Concert Band rehearsal the Tuesday after March Break.

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

* Literacy Boot Camp runs tomorrow after school in Rm. 112 from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

* The Homeroom Rep meeting that would normally be held today has been moved to the Tuesday  after March Break.

*All students going on the New York City trip please let Ms. Macklin know today what size of T-shirt they would like to order.  T-shirts are compliments of Assist Travel.

* Pepperoni sticks will be on sale in the front foyer at lunch today! Come and get your delicious treats – in mild or hot flavours – for the low, low price of $2.00.  Proceeds support CCI students working on biodiversity and climate change research this summer.

* Boys Rugby players:  Your final tryout is tonight after school.  Team lists will be posted tomorrow.

* Downs Syndrome Awareness Day is coming up! You can order your Crazy Socks for $3 today in the front foyer. On March 21st, kids with Downs Syndrome will come in to deliver your socks. All proceeds are going to Northumberland Child Development Centre. See you in the foyer at lunch!

* The Third Annual CCI Great Chilifest will happen again tomorrow - the same day as the Staff-Student Hockey Game for Mental Health. All proceeds will be donated to supporting Mental Health. Come down to the main foyer Thursday at lunch to try your teachers’ favourite chili recipes. It’s only $3 for 2 (or $5 for 4) generous samples of chili and the chance to vote for your favourite. Ten chili options including last year’s winner, Mr. Caister, with his “CHILI OF CHAMPIONS”… made from only the finest ingredients from around the world. Caister’s Chili of Champions will have your taste buds screaming for more! or … “Ms. Mac’s Chili Attack” … get ready for a taste bud attack with this meat-eaters, heat-lovers, best chili I’ve ever had chilifest chili! OR … Ms. Smoke’s Smokin’ Hot Chili. Fill up before the staff/student hockey game in the main foyer tomorrow at lunch! May the odds be ever in your flavour!

* Literacy Boot Camp runs today after school in Rm. 112 from 2:30-4:00 p.m.

* Are you part of the graduating class of 2019?  We need your input to make this year’s Prom amazing!  Please come to our Student Prom Committee meeting today at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 215.  Hope to see you there!

* Challenge accepted!  Get ready to feel the heat with April’s Smokin’ Hot Chili that will put an end to the hunger games! Also served with a side of scon.

* Students participating in the indoor soccer tournament in Bowmanville today are excused from class at 9:15 a.m.  Good luck Wolves!

* OYAP applications for 2020 are now available!  An information session will take place on Wednesday March 20 in the Coop Office.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Meaney or Mr. Cavanaugh in Rm. 109.

* A ring on a chain was found in the upstairs hallway the week before March Break.  If you think it might be yours, please see Jocelyn in the Main Office.

* Tryouts for the Junior and Senior Girls Soccer Teams begin this week.  The first Junior Girls tryout will be after school on Tuesday March 19 in Hagen Hall.  The first Senior Girls tryout will be after school on Thursday March 21 in Hagen Hall.  We will be indoors this week, so dress appropriately.  Please see Mr. Parr or Mr. Kerr for information or permission forms.

* Track and Field Meeting on Tuesday at lunch in Rm. 164. Forms will be available and MUST be filled out before the first workout on Wednesday. 

* There will be a World Scholar's Cup meeting at lunch on Wednesday.  Please attend if you're interested.  There will be a special guest presenter.

* Brief mandatory hockey meeting today at lunch in Rm. 137.

* You can still order crazy socks for Down Syndrome awareness today in the front foyer at lunch.  They will be delivered to you on March 21 by children from our community with Down Syndrome.

* All  contestants in the 3rd Annual CCI Chilifest should receive honourable mention for their delicious chili and extravagant decorating and school spirit!  However, there can only be ONE winner.  The top 3 favourites were:  3rd  Place - Mr. Caister; 2nd Place - Ms. Smoke; and 1st Place - Ms. Kerr.  Congratulations!  CCI raised just over $300 for mental health.  Thanks to all who participated and supported by buying a bowl of chili.

* The OSSLT is one week away from tomorrow and Literacy Boot campers are reminded of our final prep session tomorrow (Wednesday) after school in Rm. 112.

* Students on the Youth Cares Committee are hosting a Northumberland Hills Hospital fundraising event tomorrow at lunch in the front foyer.  They will be selling milkshakes:  1 for $3, or 2 for $5.  Come on down and support your local hospital!

* A ring on a chain was found in the upstairs hallway the week before March Break.  If you think it might be yours, please see Jocelyn in the Main Office.

* There is an opportunity for CCI to watch the documentary “Girl Rising” at the Loft Theatre, downtown Cobourg, on Tuesday April 2 in the afternoon.  If you are interested in attending, you can pick up a permission form on the bulletin board outside of Rm. 124 (Academic Support) this week.  The cost is $10.  This will be a first come, first served trip.  We have space for 60 students.  Return forms to Ms. Kerr in Rm. 124.  The cost supports the building of a Youth Centre in Nicaragua through the YMCA.  See Ms. Kerr or Ms. Clarke if you have any questions.

* OYAP applications for 2020 are now available!  An information session will take place on Wednesday March 20 in the Coop Office.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Meaney or Mr. Cavanaugh in Rm. 109.

* There will be a World Scholar's Cup meeting at lunch on Wednesday.  Please attend if you're interested.  There will be a special guest presenter.

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

* Tryouts for the Junior and Senior Girls Soccer Teams begin this week.  The first Junior Girls tryout will be after school on today in Hagen Hall.  The first Senior Girls tryout will be after school on Thursday March 21 in Hagen Hall.  We will be indoors this week, so dress appropriately.  Please see Mr. Parr or Mr. Kerr for information or permission forms.

* Track and Field meeting today at lunch in Rm. 164.  Forms will be available and MUST be filled out before the first workout on Wednesday. 

* You can still order crazy socks for Down Syndrome awareness today in the front foyer at lunch.  They will be delivered to you on March 21 by children from our community with Down Syndrome.

* Pepperoni Stick Wednesdays returns!  Come down to the front foyer on Wednesday March 20 to purchase a delicious pepperoni stick for the low, low price of $2.  Support CCI students volunteering on biodiversity and climate change research this July.

* There is a VERY important mandatory meeting at lunch on Thursday March 21 in the Dance Studio for ALL students going on the April New York City trip.  If you cannot attend, you must contact Mrs. Macklin or Mr. Riccio asap.

* CCI’s Prom 2019 Decorating Committee meeting today in the Coop Office at the beginning of lunch.

* Dance rehearsal at the start of Period 3 for all dancers until 3:30 p.m.  Please let Mrs. Macklin know if you can’t make it.

* Ultimate Frisbee Friday after school.

* There will be an important Cheer Her On meeting at lunch on Thursday in the Coop Office.  New members are always welcome.

* Relay Captains are reminded of the meeting today after school in the Guidance Office. 

* A reminder of the Homeroom Rep meeting in the Cafeteria immediately after the announcements.  All Student Council executive are also asked to attend.

* There is a very important mandatory meeting today at lunch in the Dance Studio for ALL students going on the trip to New York City in April. If you cannot attend you must contact Ms. Macklin or Mr. Riccio asap.

* Graduating Class of 2019:   Only 3 days left until grad quote submissions are closed.  The link to submit your quote is on the Class of 2019 Edsby group.  Quotes must be submitted on or before March 22.

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

* There will be an Athletic Council meeting today at lunch in Rm. 152.

* A huge thank you to everyone who bought crazy socks and to everyone who is wearing crazy socks for Down Syndrome Awareness Day today! We will be delivering your socks to your homeroom following the announcements.

* An update on Climate Council. We don't think that it targeted those who could've benefited most from it. The group format was probably intimidating for people who are hesitant to raise their voice, but that's exactly who Student Council needs to hear from more. They will be in the Library for the first half of lunch every Friday so people can just come, bring up school issues, ask questions, or just straight up complain one-on-one. Putting yourself out there might be nerve-wracking but we promise to hear you out and probably show you some memes. We hope to get the chance to talk to some of you Friday at the first half of lunch in the Library.

* Ultimate Frisbee today after school at 2:45 p.m.

* Graduating Class of 2019: Today is the absolute last day to submit your grad quote. The form to fill out your grad quote will be closed today at midnight. The link is on the Class of 2019 Edsby group.

* The Cross Country Team is meeting in Rm. 164 at 10:55 a.m. for a very important meeting.

* Bowl for Kids Sake is finally here! You and your homeroom…or your friends…or just on your own…can spend the morning on Thursday April 4 at Northshore Lanes! All you need is $25 in pledges, and you can spend the morning of the day before the PA day knocking down some pins, raking up some prizes, and all for an excellent community organization. Just put your name on the sign-up sheet with your homeroom teacher, and your pledge and permission form will arrive on Wednesday. Hurry, because those sign-up sheets need to be handed in by the end of the day tomorrow (Tuesday). Don’t have a homeroom? See Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239.  

* Pepperoni Stick Wednesdays will be postponed until Thursday this week due to the Literacy Test on March 27. Please bring your toonies on Thursday March 28 and purchase a delicious pepperoni stick in the front foyer at lunch.

* Environment Club will not be meeting this week and will resume on Tuesday April 2. Bring your ideas for planning Earth Week activities!

* The Sopranos rehearse today at lunch in the Music Rm. We are performing at the ENSS Vocal Festival this Friday March 29.

* The Senior Boys Soccer Team will have a team picture taken on Tuesday in the Hagen Hall immediately after Period 2 (lunch).

* Junior Girls Soccer tryouts resume on Tuesday after school in the Hagen Hall. If you are a Gr. 9 or 10 girl who plays soccer, you need to come out.

* Do you have your Lunchbox Theatre ticket for Take Five yet? Don’t miss out! Tickets are $2 – on sale in the foyer at lunch. Come see this hilarious one-act comedy while you eat your lunch on Friday.  Take in Take Five Thursday and Friday evenings as well. Evening tickets are $5 at the door. Why not make it an evening on Friday and have dinner as well? Mr. Andrade is preparing lasagna, Caesar salad, and chocolate mousse. Tickets must be pre-purchased for dinner - $20 in the office.  This is a very funny show! Come have a laugh and support local theatre!

* CCI students have the unique opportunity to watch an inspiring documentary called ‘Girl Rising’ on April 2nd in the afternoon at The Loft Theatre in Cobourg. The cost is $10 and will go towards supporting women’s opportunities in Nicaragua. If you’re inspired to join this trip, see Ms. Kerr today in Rm. 124 for a permission form. Forms and money need to be handed in by the end of this week-first come, first-served until we have 60 students.

* Attention all Gr. 9s: Tomorrow is your Brain Day! It’s a day all about, well… your brain!! How your brain works and how to best protect it! How to make it a “Better Brain”! In the morning, we have a great video, and amazing speakers (with amazing stories). In the afternoon we have special presentations from many of our local agencies like the Cobourg Police, Rebound Child and Youth Services, and the Health Unit.  When you arrive tomorrow morning, put everything in your locker and go to Hagen Hall for attendance. You will then go directly to the Great Hall. You will not be able to go to your locker until lunchtime due to the Gr. 10 literacy test. Snacks will be provided between Periods 1 and 2.

* Today is the last day to sign up for Bowl for Kids Sake, being held during Period 1 and 2 next Thursday April 4. Bowl for Kids Sake is an annual fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northumberland and SO much fun…only $25 in pledges gets you shoes, prizes, and a great time. Make sure to sign up with your homeroom teacher TODAY, and your pledge sheet and permission form will arrive on Thursday. Permission forms must be returned by next Wednesday April 3. If you don’t have a homeroom, see Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 to sign up.

* Pepperoni Stick Wednesdays will be postponed until Thursday this week due to the Literacy Test on March 27 so please bring your toonies on Thursday March 28 and purchase a delicious pepperoni stick in the front foyer at lunch.

* Sign-ups for Girls 3-Pitch will happen Thursday at lunch in Rm. 240. Girls from all grades and all skill levels are welcome.

* Attention all Relay for Life Captains! There will be a meeting today at lunch in the Coop Office.

* Attention all students going to New York City! There will be a brief meeting at the beginning of lunch TODAY in the Dance Studio. Attendance is mandatory. Mr. Kawzenuk will be speaking to the group.

* CCI’s Prom 2019! Want to be part of something awesome? Please attend our meeting today in Rm. 215 at the beginning of lunch. See you there!

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

* There will be a tryout for the CCI Junior Girls Soccer Team at 2:45 p.m. in the Hagen Hall.

* The GSA will be meeting in the Art Rm. at lunch today.  We will be preparing for next week’s conference, so be sure to come.

* Sign-ups for Girls 3-Pitch will happen Thursday at lunch in Rm. 240.  Girls from all grades and all skill levels are welcome.

* Come on down to the front foyer today at lunch to purchase a delicious pepperoni stick for the low, low price of $2.00!

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

* The Sopranos are rehearsing today at lunch in the Music Rm.  We travel to ENSS tomorrow for the vocal festival.

* There will be a Senior Girls Soccer Tryout after school on today in Hagen Hall.  Any senior girls hoping to make the team should come out. If you cannot make it to the tryout, please speak with Mr. Kerr or Mr. Parr.

* Attention all Rugby players going to New Brunswick:   A reminder of the parent meeting tonight at 7:00 pm in the Library.

* Do you have your Lunchbox Theatre ticket for Take Five yet? Don’t miss out!  Tickets are $2 – on sale in the foyer at lunch.  Come see this hilarious one-act comedy while you eat your lunch on Friday.  Take in Take Five tonight and Friday evenings as well.  This is a very funny show! Come have a laugh and support local theatre!

* Just one week away from next Thursday’s Bowl for Kids Sake, a chance for you to have some fun during Period 1 and 2 and raise funds for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northumberland!  If you signed up with your homeroom teacher, they will have a pledge form and permission form for you today.  Be sure to return the permission form by the end of the day on Wednesday April 3 either to your teacher, or directly to Ms Noronha in Rm. 239.  $25 in pledges is required, and you can submit those right up until the event.  If you missed signing up, that’s okay…let your homeroom teacher know OR come see Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 at lunch, before or after school.

* Our School Board reminds everyone of Earth Hour on Saturday March 30 (tomorrow) from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Switch off your electricity and join the world-wide movement to celebrate our planet.

* The GSA will be meeting today at lunch in the Art Rm. to prepare for next week`s SHIFT Conference. See you there!

* A note for the Interact Club members who have signed up to help tonight: We had to cancel the dinner theatre due to low numbers, so we are no longer serving. Thanks for your willingness to volunteer.

* Do you have your Lunchbox Theatre ticket for Take Five yet? Don’t miss out! Tickets are $2 – on sale in the foyer at lunch. Come see this hilarious one-act comedy while you eat your lunch on Friday. Take in Take Five tonight. Tickets are $5 at the door. This is a very funny show! Come have a laugh and support local theatre!

* Bowling for Kids Sake happens in less than a week. Let your homeroom teacher know if you don’t have a pledge form or permission form yet…or, see Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239 at lunch, or before and after school. $25 in pledges is all that is required. Permission forms are due by the end of the day Wednesday April 3.

* TFC! TFC! TFC! Spring is here and it’s time for CCI’s annual trip to BMO Field to catch a Toronto FC soccer game, as well as enjoy a panel discussion from executive from MLSE – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The date is Wednesday May 15, and the cost is only $70 for the MLSE presentation, the game and bus. TFC will be playing DC United…yes, that is Wayne Rooney’s team! Only 38 spots, so make sure to get your permission form from Ms. Noronha’s room (Rm. 239).

* There will be a Senior Reach Team practice today at lunch.  All members are asked to attend.

* Mrs. Stone would like to congratulate the cast and crew of Take Five on their very successful run last week.  You were a professional cast and excellent ambassadors of CCI.  Many thanks!

* Attention all students planning to attend the ‘Girl Rising’ Documentary tomorrow afternoon:  If you still have a permission form and money outstanding, please get it in to Rm. 124 today or if you are attending as part of Ms. Mackli’s, Ms. Clarke’s or Ms. Read’s classes, give it to them this afternoon.  We need our final list by the end of today.  Please note that we are going to leave at 11:00 a.m. now to give us enough time for the movie and discussion.  Plan to bring your lunch with you.  You will be allowed to eat in the theatre.

* Volleyball players!  Join us as CCI hosts Ontario’s largest school volleyball event – the 14^th Annual Northshore Mixed 4S Beach Volleyball Tournament on Thursday May 30 at Victoria Park.  Come to Rm. 206 at the start of lunch this Thursday and register your team.  No team?  No problem!  Come to the meeting and we’ll find a team for you.  Junior and Senior Divisions – 4 players (2 guys and 2 girls) plus subs.  Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!

* Jazz Combo is rehearsing today at lunch in the Music Rm.  We will rehearse from 11:10-11:45 a.m.  Bring your lunch.

* CCI's vocal group The Sopranos travelled to ENSS on Friday to perform at the ENSS Vocal Festival. At the festival there were three other schools represented.  The Sopranos performed 4 pieces with great style and poise.  Your performance received much praise from everyone.  We are very proud of your efforts and dedication to music!  Thank you from Mrs. Hagerman and Mr. Riccio.

* Who is the #1 team in MLS right now?  That’s right – it’s TFC! Don’t miss your chance to see currently unbeaten Toronto FC play DC United and Wayne Rooney on Wednesday May 15.  CCI has one bus, and only 38 spots.  In addition to the game, you will also enjoy a panel discussion from executive from MLSE – Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.  The cost is only $70 for the MLSE presentation, the game and bus.  Make sure to get your permission form from Ms. Noronha’s room (Rm. 239).

* Volleyball players!  Join us as CCI hosts Ontario’s largest school volleyball event – the 14th Annual Northshore Mixed 4S Beach Volleyball Tournament on Thursday May 30 at Victoria Park.  Come to Rm. 206 at the start of lunch this Thursday and register your team.  No team?  No problem!  Come to the meeting and we’ll find a team for you.  Junior and Senior Divisions – 4 players (2 guys and 2 girls) plus subs.  Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!

* There will be an important Environmental Club meeting today at lunch in Rm. 117 with special guest Juliette Deal.

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

* Students attending the ‘Girl Rising’ documentary today will be dismissed before lunch. Please meet in the front foyer. Remember to bring lunch with you. We will walk to The Loft Theatre downtown together and be back in time for the bell.  If you have any questions, please drop into Academic Support this morning and speak to Mrs. Kerr.

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

* Who is the hottest team in Toronto right now? Unbeaten for the season? It’s Toronto FC and CCI has only 35 spots left for the May 15 game versus Wayne Rooney and DC United. Get your permission form from Rm. 239 – only $70 gets you a ticket for the game, transportation, and a special panel discussion from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Get to Rm. 239 (Ms. Noronha’s room) for your permission form ASAP!

* Bowling for Kids Sake is only 2 days away and permission forms are due tomorrow. Give them to your homeroom teacher, or directly to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239. Pledges of $25 or more will be accepted right up until the event.

* A reminder of the Homeroom Rep meeting directly after announcements in the Cafeteria. All Homeroom Reps or alternates please head down after announcements. All Student Council Executives are also asked to go to the Cafeteria after announcements.

* Tomorrow CCI is hosting the SHIFT Summit.  This is KPR’s 5th Annual Conference focusing on empowering all youth and promoting equity across gender and sexuality spectrums.  We are expecting over 80 guests from other KPR schools to attend and share our space.  We are looking forward to hosting this amazing conference and know that you will all make CCI proud hosts. If you want to attend this conference, see Ms. Heaps, Ms. Young or Ms. Little ASAP.  How will this affect you?

     - The Great Hall will be closed to CCI students in the morning.

     - The Cafeteria will be closed during Period 3.

     - The washrooms in the upstairs English hallway will be designated

       gender-neutral washrooms for the day. 

* New York City travellers:  Be at school at 6:45 a.m. tomorrow morning. The bus pulls out at 7:00 a.m.  The Big Apple, here we come!

* The Toronto FC trip is now available on School Cash Online!  Super easy to make your payment – all you need is your permission form.  Pick one up from Rm. 239 so you can catch the hottest team in town when we meet Wayne Rooney and DC United on Wednesday May 15!  Head to Rm. 239 before they’re gone.

* Volleyball players!  Join us as CCI hosts Ontario’s largest school volleyball event – the 14th Annual Northshore Mixed 4S Beach Volleyball Tournament on Thursday May 30 at Victoria Park.  Come to Rm. 206 at the start of lunch tomorrow and register your team.  No team?  No problem!  Come to the meeting and we’ll find a team for you.  Junior and Senior Divisions – 4 players (2 guys and 2 girls) plus subs.  Spots are limited, so don’t miss out!

* Tomorrow is Bowl for Kids Sake and permission forms are due today. Give yours to your homeroom teacher or to Ms. Noronha in Rm. 239.  If you have forgotten your permission form, please see Ms. Noronha at lunch to make sure there’s a spot for you on the bus tomorrow.  Pledges of $25 or more can be turned in now, but will be accepted right up until the event.

* There will be a Junior Girls Soccer tryout after school today in Hagen Hall.  There will also be a tryout for Junior Girls tomorrow at the Baltimore Indoor Soccer Field.  Please make sure that you attend these tryouts or speak with Mr. Parr or Mr. Kerr.  Also, be sure to bring your permission forms so you can get on the bus to the Baltimore turf on Wednesday.

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

* Anyone writing the Waterloo Math Contest today please go to the Library at the end of lunch.  Good Luck!

* The GSA is meeting at lunch in the Art Rm. today for an important, exciting gathering.  Tomorrow is the SHIFT Conference so we will organize our team.

* Today we are hosting the SHIFT Summit.  This is KPR’s 5th Annual Conference focusing on empowering all youth and promoting equity across gender and sexuality spectrums.  We will have nearly 100 guests from other KPR schools sharing our space.  The Great Hall will be closed to CCI students all day, and the Cafeteria will be closed during Period 3.  Also, the washrooms in the upstairs English hallway will be designated gender-neutral washrooms for the day.  We are looking forward to this amazing conference and know that you will all be gracious hosts and make CCI proud.

* Congratulations to everyone who performed at the dance competition yesterday, it was a great day and everyone was amazing.  Reminder that there is no practice tonight after school, but there will be one next Tuesday.

* Members of the 3-Pitch Team are reminded of our first practice on Monday at lunch in Hagen Hall.  Your forms must be in before practice begins!  Bring your glove.

* The final tryout for the Senior Girls Soccer Team is today at the Baltimore indoor turf field.  Any girls trying out are to be released from class at 2:00 p.m. and head directly to Abbott Blvd. to board the bus.  Players will have time to change at the field.

* This coming Monday will be sports team picture day.  The Yearbook Club will be calling down a variety of sports teams throughout the morning to get team pictures for this year’s yearbook.   When your team is called please proceed to the front foyer by the Great Hall for your picture.  Each picture should take no longer than 5 minutes so we hope the disruption to classes is minimal.

* The Toronto FC trip is now available on School Cash Online!  Super easy to make your payment – all you need is your permission form.  Pick one up from Rm. 239 so you can catch the hottest team in town when they meet Wayne Rooney and DC United on Wednesday May 15! Head to Rm. 239 before they’re gone…

* Bowling is today.  Bowlers should leave Period 1 at 9:15 a.m. to board the bus at the back (south doors).  You will return in time for lunch.

The Session of MTO Beginner Driver Education is starting April 29th thru to May 8th, 2:45 pm to 5:45 pm. There is still time to sign up. Applications are in the Main Office.

The junior girl’s soccer team had an excellent pre-season tournament in Kingston yesterday, not giving up a goal in three games played. They beat teams from Kingston and Sharbot Lake, and tied Bayside from Belleville, 0-0. They missed out on playing in the final due to a goals-for tie breaker.

Grad gown payment is due and there are a number of students who have not paid yet. Please see Jocelyn in the main office with your $25 payment.

The Senior Girls soccer team had an excellent day at the KCVI Girls soccer tournament in Kingston yesterday. The Wolves topped their pool in qualifying with 2 wins and a tie. The semi-final was a tense affair that had to be decided in penalty kicks. The Wolves won on the seventh penalty kick. Sadly their luck ran out in the final and they lost a close 2-1 game to Regiopolis-Notre Dame from Kingston. Great tournament Wolves!

Ultimate Frisbee today after school in the gym. More players are needed as we get ready for the Outdoor Season. Bring on the spring!

Yesterday the CCI Wolves Junior badminton team travelled to Kenner Collegiate in Peterborough for the Kawartha Qualifying tournament. After a long day of sitting in wooden bleachers and following a chaotic draw CCI played extremely well and qualified 8 of 11 players for next week

Less than 20 seats remain for the CCI trip to see Toronto FC battle Wayne Roone and DC United on Wednesday May 15th …only $70 for transportation and game. Permission forms available outside room 239. If you have a form, get it in ASAP…that’s Ms. Noronha’s room, room 239.

• The Session of MTO Beginner Driver Education is starting April 29th thru to May 8th, 2:45 pm to 5:45 pm. There is still time to sign up. Applications are in the Main Office.
  
  
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  Grad gown payment is due and there are a number of students who have not paid yet. Please see Jocelyn in the main office with your $25 payment. 

• Jazz Combo rehearses today at lunch in the music room from 11:15- 11:45 a.m.

• Tennis team tryouts are tonight at 3:00 at Coverdale. The sun will shine. Please bring forms and racquet

• The Session of MTO Beginner Driver Education is starting April 29th thru to May 8th, 2:45 pm to 5:45 pm. There is still time to sign up. Applications are in the Main Office.

• Around the world, girls face barriers to education that boys do not. But educating girls can break cycles of poverty in just one generation. Help Interact to support girls and women around the world by buying a treat at the bake sale at lunch on Thursday.

• The OELC camp is offering their Secondary Growing Leadership Camp from May 4-8th. The camp is near Orillia and students will participate in Leadership Development sessions and workshops designed to build their leadership capacity while experiencing an amazing camp opportunity. See Ms. Kerr in room 124 for more information.

• Attention all environmental club members, please meet in room 117 today at lunch for a special meeting. We will be joined by guest Dan Orr from Northumberland County.

• Pepperoni Stick Wednesdays return tomorrow – come to the main foyer and purchase a pepperoni stick for the low price of $2

• Just a reminder of our Prom Committee meeting tomorrow at the beginning of lunch in room 215. See you there!

• CCI Prom 2019 details will be arriving soon, stay tuned to this channel for information.

• Concert Band rehearsal today after school from 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. in the music room.

• To all students in the Jazz Combo: There will be a short meeting in the music room at the very start of lunch. Very short meeting at the start of lunch in the music room.

• Only 18 seats remain for the CCI trip to see Toronto FC battle Wayne Rooney and DC United on Wednesday May 15th …only $70 for transportation and game. Permission forms available outside room 239. If you have a form, get it in ASAP…that’s Ms. Noronha’s room, room 239.
  
  

• There are still over 120 students who have not paid for their grad gowns. The due date is fast approaching. Please get your $25 payment to Jocelyn in the main office. You can pay by cash or cheque payable to Cobourg Collegiate Institute.

• There will be a Junior and Senior girls soccer practice after school today. Please meet in Hagen Hall at 2:45pm ladies.
  
  
• RELAY INTRO
  Thanks to everyone for supporting our Relay Rally! It is going to be an awesome event and registration starts today! We will run registration from today until next Thursday only so gather up a team and $5 each and sign up before it's too late. The throne took its place yesterday behind Mr. Kawzenuk's desk and the big question is, where will it journey to next?

• Congratulations to our senior badminton players who competed at the Kawartha championship in Campbellford yesterday. Five players are moving on to the COSSA championship next Wednesday in Halliburton.

• There are still over 120 students who have not paid for their grad gowns. The due date is fast approaching. Please get your $25 payment to Jocelyn in the main office. You can pay by cash or cheque payable to Cobourg Collegiate Institute.

• There will be an important cheer her on meeting tomorrow at lunch in the co-op office. All cheer her on members are asked to attend if they wish to attend next weeks conference. Please see Mrs. MacKenzie today if you aren't able to make the meeting.

• Members of the 3-pitch team are reminded of our meeting at lunch today in room 240.

• The Sopranos rehearse today after school in the music room 2:45- 4:00 p.m.

• Toronto sports teams are on fire!! Want to see what all of the excitement is about? Get your permission form in for one of the last 17 spots to see Toronto FC battle Wayne Rooney and DC United on Wednesday May 15th …only $70 for transportation and game. Permission forms available outside room 239. If you have a form, get it in ASAP. 

• So the Game is on and the Throne landed at its 2nd destination. Where will it land next? After an awesome 1st day, today is our second day of registration for Relay on June 7th. Come see us at lunch today to get a spot on the track!

• There are still over 100 students who have not paid for their grad gowns. The due date is fast approaching. Please get your $25 payment to Jocelyn in the main office. You can pay by cash or cheque payable to Cobourg Collegiate Institute.

• There will be an important cheer her on meeting today at lunch in the co-op office. All cheer her on members are asked to attend if they wish to attend next weeks conference. Please see Mrs. MacKenzie today if you aren't able to make the meeting.

• The Interact Club is holding a bake sale today at lunch in the main foyer. All profits will go towards the ‘Girl Rising’ organization. Girl Rising works to ignite and fuel social movements and their inspiring stories inform, engage and inspire the public to take action for girls and gender equality, including the right to education worldwide. Help us support this amazing cause and enjoy some sweet treats at the same time- see you at lunch!

• There will be a practice for all members of the Junior and Senior girls soccer team after school today in Hagen Hall. Also, we are playing an exhibition game at Trinity College School on Tuesday after school. Please speak to Mr. Parr or Mr. Kerr if you cannot make either the practice or the game.

• There will be a brief World Scholars Cup Meeting today at the start of lunch in room 239.

• Cheer Her On meets today at lunch in the co-op office. All members are asked to attend in order to participate in next week’s conference.

• The Relay throne landed in the Martin Forest yesterday and Little James and his crew will decide on its next destination today! Registration for the June 7th Relay continues at lunch so come out and register your team. Don’t have a team but want to participate? Come and see us and we will get you set up!

• Grad gown payment is due! The final order is going in on May 1st.  Payment needs to be made next week.  See Jocelyn in the main office. It’s $25.

• Tickets will be $55/person which includes dinner, OJ the DJ dance (yes, you heard that right), photo booth, snacks, ice cream sundae bar and much, much more! Tickets will ONLY be on sale from Apr 24 - May 8 in the main office. Contracts will be delivered to your homeroom as soon as we get final confirmation from Cobourg Police. You must have prom contract signed before purchasing your ticket. If you’re bringing a guest, they need their school’s Admin AND Parent/Guardian to sign their prom contract AND be approved by our Admin before they can purchase their ticket. And you must attend prom assembly Friday, May 3 [attendance will be taken]. So please plan ahead, book your time off & get ready to have an amazing night! Have questions? Please ask Mrs. Meaney, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr.Storm or Mrs. Caister

• ARE YOU A NATURAL LEADER? DO YOU HAVE SCHOOL SPIRIT? DO YOU WANT TO WELCOME THE GRADE 9’S? THEN JOIN LINK CREW! SEE MRS. MEANEY OR MRS. GILMOUR IN THE COOP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 3.

• Concert Band rehearsal today after school in the music room from 2:45 - 4:00 p.m.
  
  
• Attention all Junior and Senior Girls soccer players. We are playing Trinity College School after school today. Please get changed and meet at the back of the school by 2:50 pm today.

• Only 15 spots left to see Toronto FC battle Wayne Rooney and DC United on Wednesday May 15th …only $70 for transportation and game. Permission forms available outside room 239. If you have a form, get it in ASAP…that’s Ms. Noronha’s room, room 239.

• A reminder of the student council meeting today at lunch in room 239.

• The throne landed in Ms. Drake’s math class on Thursday and we are excited to see where it will head next! This is the last week for relay registration and Thursday is the last day so come and get your team signed up between now and then in order to take part in this year’s event! If you have questions come and see us at lunch. Remember that the team raising the most money will enjoy Relay from the comfort of the VITent. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in our fight against cancer!

• Grad gown payment is due! The final order is going in on May 1st. Payment needs to be made next week. See Jocelyn in the main office. It’s $25.

• The Junior Girls Soccer team continued their strong pre-season play yesterday, with a convincing 3-0 win over TCS. The girls endured heavy rain, and a soaked field, but still managed to put together some nice plays, leading to some nice goals. Way to go girls. Our next soccer session will be our first regular season game on Monday, April 29th at TASS.
  
  
• Prom! Prom! Prom is Friday May 24th! It’s nearly here! Tickets will be $55/person. Tickets will ONLY be on sale from Apr 24-May 8 in the main office.
  
  - Contracts will be delivered to your homeroom
  - You must have prom contract signed before purchasing your ticket
  - If you’re bringing a guest, they need their school’s Admin AND Parent/Guardian to sign their prom contract AND be approved by our Admin before they can purchase their ticket
  - And you must attend prom assembly Fri May 3 [attendance will be taken]
  - So please plan ahead, book your time off & get ready to have an amazing night!
  Have questions? Please ask Mrs. Meaney, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr. Storm or Mrs. Caister.
  
  
• Sad about the Leafs? Can’t afford the Raptors? Solution? TFC! But you’ll have to hurry…only 15 spots left to catch the May 15th game as well as the panel discussion with executives from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. Get your permission form and $70 in to Ms. Noronha in room 239 ASAP…yes, there are still forms available, but hurry – deadline is this Friday April 26th!
  
  
• ARE YOU A NATURAL LEADER? DO YOU HAVE SCHOOL SPIRIT? DO YOU WANT TO WELCOME THE GRADE 9S? THEN JOIN LINK CREW! SEE MRS. MEANEY OR MRS. GILMOUR IN THE COOP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 3.

• Ultimate Frisbee this Friday after school. New players are welcome as we start the Outdoor Season.
  
  
  
• 3-pitch practice is cancelled today. Next practice is Friday at lunch. Check Edsby for details.

• The Sopranos are rehearsing today after school from 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. in the music room.

• Pepperoni Stick Wednesday is back! That’s right, come down to the front foyer at lunch today to purchase a yummy pepperoni stick in mild or hot flavours for the low, low price of $2. Support C.C.I. students conducting climate change and biodiversity research this July!

• The CCI Senior Girls Soccer Team defeated Trinity College School 2-1 in an exhibition match yesterday. The Senior Wolves faced difficult conditions as they played in the pouring rain and the field began to turn into a swamp. Well done Wolves!

• Players interested in playing baseball this season are asked to come to a brief meeting tomorrow, that's Wednesday, in room 149. If you cannot make it please see Mr. Jones or Mr. Kempton.

• This Thursday at lunch come by the Great Hall and accept Environmental Club’s challenge to see if you can sort a table of recycling and landfill. Play to win environmentally friendly prizes!

• Grad gown payment is due! The final order is going in on May 1st. Payment needs to be made next week. See Jocelyn in the main office. It’s $25.

• Prom! Prom! Prom is Friday May 24th! It’s nearly here! Tickets will be $55/person. Tickets will ONLY be on sale from Apr 24-May 8 in the main office.
  
  - Contracts will be delivered to your homeroom
  - You must have prom contract signed before purchasing your ticket
  - If you’re bringing a guest, they need their school’s Admin AND Parent/Guardian to sign their prom contract AND be approved by our Admin before they can purchase their ticket
  - And you must attend prom assembly Fri May 3 [attendance will be taken]
  - So please plan ahead, book your time off & get ready to have an amazing night!
  
  Have questions? Please ask Mrs. Meaney, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr. Storm or Mrs. Caister.

• All students who applied for OYAP are asked to come to the coop office to find out about your interview date and time.

• Come by the Great Hall today at lunch and accept Environmental Club’s challenge to see if you can sort a table of recycling and landfill. Play to win environmentally friendly prizes!

• The junior and senior girls soccer practice scheduled for today is cancelled. Junior and senior girls soccer players are reminded that we have a game at TASS on Monday. Please have your gear ready and dress for the weather ladies.

• There is an important Cheer Her On meeting today at lunch. All those taking part in tomorrow’s conference must attend.

• Attention all students who submitted an application for the SLG Leadership Conference on Monday….CCI was able to secure an additional 10 spots, which means 20 students will be able to attend. We also have another 20 students on a waiting list should there be more room for CCI students. If your name is called out you MUST see Ms. Noronha by the end of lunch today to get your travel permission form. These forms MUST be returned tomorrow if you plan on attending, as the bus loads at 7:15 a.m. on Monday. Both confirmed students AND waiting list students should pick up a form. Again ALL people listed must get their permission forms from Ms. Noronha before the end of lunch TODAY and return them tomorrow…that’s room 239.

• Alright, Wolves. Today is the last day to sign up and be a part of Relay 2019. Don’t miss out. If you have questions or need more time, please come and see us so that we can add you to the stand-by list. Once again, this is the final registration day and last chance for you to make a difference in the fight against cancer.  The Game of Thrones continued yesterday and the throne landed in Ms. Wallace’s office. Stay tuned to see where she sends it next!

• Grad gown payment is due! The final order is going in on May 1st. Payment needs to be made next week. See Jocelyn in the main office. It’s $25.

• Mad at the Leafs? Can’t afford the Raptors? Solution? TFC! But you’ll have to hurry…only 15 spots left to catch the May 15th game as well as the panel discussion with executives from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment! Get your permission form and $70 in to Ms. Noronha in room 239 ASAP…yes, there are still forms available, but hurry.

• Attention all SLG Leadership Conference participants and wait-listers! You MUST give your permission form to Ms. Noronha today in room 239 or you will not be able to attend. Confirmed participants will lose their spot if the permission form is not received….if this is a problem, contact Ms. Noronha ASAP!

• There will be no climate Friday today.

• Would all Camp Enterprise participants please come to room 239 at lunch today to receive your welcome packages…please bring your signed permission forms as well. That’s Camp Enterprise participants to room 239 at lunch.

• Please excuse members of the Junior and Senior Girls soccer teams at 1:20 pm today for their game at Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School. The bus will load at the back of the school. Good luck Wolves!

• Beach volleyball teams are reminded that scrimmages will be held Tuesday and Thursday this week after school. All players must attend at least 3 of the 9 sessions.

• Prom contracts will be in your homeroom this morning. If you’re in coop or have a spare period 1, please pick up your contract in the main office. If you’re bringing someone to prom who is not a CCI student, you need to complete a Guest contract - these are blue and are also in the main office.
  Remember you need to have your parent or guardian sign both sides of the contract. One is for our school and the other is from the Town of Cobourg and Cobourg Police Services. Any questions about the contracts or the prom parade, please ask Mrs. Caister in room 215 or Edsby.

• Also a reminder of the mandatory Prom Assembly this Friday period 3 in the Great Hall!

• Pepperoni Stick Wednesday returns this Wednesday, May 1 in the front foyer. Bring your toonies and enjoy delicious pepperoni sticks in hot and mild flavours. 

• Grad gown payment is due! The final order is going in on May 1st. Payment needs to be made next week. See Jocelyn in the main office. It’s $25.

• Beach volleyball teams are reminded that scrimmages will be held Tuesday and Thursday this week after school. All players must attend at least 3 of the 9 sessions.

• Also a reminder of the mandatory Prom Assembly this Friday period 3 in the Great Hall.

• Pepperoni Stick Wednesday returns this Wednesday, May 1 in the front foyer. Bring your toonies and enjoy delicious pepperoni sticks in hot and mild flavours.

• Grad gown payment is due! The final order is going in on May 1st. Payment needs to be made next week. See Jocelyn in the main office. It’s $25.

• Ultimate Frisbee practice Friday after school. Be sure to make it, our next tournament is next week.

• Concert Band rehearses today after school from 2:45 - 4:00 p.m. in the music room

• The Sopranos are rehearsing today at lunch in the music room from 11:15 - 11:45. 

• Only 2 weeks tomorrow until the CCI trip to TFC – get your permission forms and $70 to Ms. Noronha in room 239 ASAP.

• Come join in on Environmental Club’s lunch & learn today in room 117. All are welcome to bring their lunch and a friend to listen to special guest Heather Varner.

• Just a reminder to all girls soccer players that practice today is cancelled. We will be practising on Thursday. Seniors will be playing on Friday.

• The Game of Thrones continued and the throne moved from Ms. Walkey’s room to Mr. LePage. Where will it land today? No one is safe! Remember that the official relay registration ended last week. If you missed it, see Ms. MacKenzie or Mr. Mack to register. If you signed up to be a team captain, please plan to attend an important captains meeting tomorrow at lunch.

• Beach volleyball teams are reminded that scrimmages will be held Thursday after school. That’s today and Thursday! All players must attend at least 3 of the 9 sessions.

• Ultimate Frisbee practice Friday after school. Be sure to make it out, next tournament is next week. 

• Only 2 weeks tomorrow until the CCI trip to TFC – get your permission forms and $70 to Ms. Noronha in room 239 ASAP.

• Prom contracts are available from your homeroom teachers. If you’re in coop or have a spare period 1, please pick up your contract in the main office. If you’re bringing someone to prom who is not a CCI student, you need to complete a Guest contract - these are blue and are also in the main office.
  Remember you need to have your parent or guardian sign both sides of the contract. One is from our school and the other is from the Town of Cobourg and Cobourg Police Services. Any questions about the contracts or the prom parade, please ask Mrs. Caister in room 215 or Edsby.
  
  
  
• Also a reminder of the mandatory Prom Assembly this Friday period 3 in the Great Hall.

• 3-Pitch practice is cancelled today. The next scheduled practice is Friday at lunch in Hagen if it is raining and outside if it is sunny. 

• Your wait is over! Pepperoni Stick Wednesday is back today! Come down to the front foyer at lunch and purchase a delicious pepperoni stick for the low, low, price of $2. Mild and hot flavours available.

• A reminder for Camp Enterprise participants – you need to be at the back (south) doors by 8:20 tomorrow with your stuff to board the bus for Trent University.

• Nominations for Elections 2019 are officially open today! Everything that you need to submit your nomination is on the windows of the office in the front entrance (cue photos). There are 10 folders with descriptions of the various roles – take the one that you interested in. there is only one nomination form which covers all of the positions, and it is clearly marked. This is the form that needs to be completed, which includes a parent signature. This completed form is to be submitted to Ms. Noronha in room 239, where a 2nd form will be given to you which requires a teacher signature, and 5 student signatures. Once these are both completed, you are in! Don’t delay – nominations close next Friday May 10th! Once final piece of clarification – the role of Minister of Athletics is one position only, and is NOT gender specific…yesterday’s slideshow broadcast mistakenly included older info. The updated slideshow has been posted to School Talk, along with ALL of the election timelines. Or, see Ms. Noronha and any StuCru member if you have questions

• The track and field team practice will be today in Dillon Gym.  All athletes going to the Belleville Invitational next Friday need to communicate with their coaches their choice of events. See Ms. Watson if you cannot make practice tonight with your event choices. All athletes must have paid their team fees before entries go in. The deadline is Friday at lunch.

• Ultimate Frisbee practice Friday after school. Be sure to make it out. Next tournament is next week.

• A reminder of the mandatory Prom Assembly this Friday period 3 in the Great Hall.

• This is a reminder that there is a junior and senior girls practice after school today. We will be using the South End of our soccer field. The senior game is 3:30 pm tomorrow on our field, meet at 3 pm for warm up for the game.

• ARE YOU A NATURAL LEADER? DO YOU HAVE SCHOOL SPIRIT? DO YOU WANT TO WELCOME THE GRADE 9S? THEN JOIN LINK CREW! SEE MRS. MEANEY OR MRS. GILMOUR IN THE COOP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS TOMORROW

• Today amnesty will be hosting a bake sale and petition signing at lunch. Drop by to grab some baked goods and show your support.

• Get your student council nominations from the board outside the main office. However, Ms. Noronha will be away for the rest of the week, so nomination forms will not be accepted until Monday.

• Ultimate Frisbee today after school. New players are welcome to join for the Outdoor season.

• The Senior Girls soccer team will be playing against Holy Cross at 3:30 pm today. Please speak with Mr. Kerr or Mr. Parr if you cannot attend. Good Luck Wolves.

• Today is the day. Link Crew applications are due TODAY! Please drop by to see Mrs. Meaney or Mrs. Gilmour if you have questions.

• Get your student council nominations from the board outside the main office. However, Ms. Noronha will be away for the rest of the week, so nomination forms will not be accepted until Monday.

• The environmental club will be hosting our 4th annual Electronic Waste Collection here at CCI next Friday on May 10th from 3-7pm. This event gives you the opportunity to get rid of your old and broken electronics for free while keeping electronic waste out of our landfills. The money earned from this collection comes back to the environmental club, so come on out support your school while doing the right thing for the environment. I would also like to remind everyone that at CCI we have a battery recycling box that is located in the main office. We also have green bins for special items such as pens and markers that have run out of ink, handheld electronics, ink cartridges and more.

• Attention all Grade 12s… this is a reminder of the Grad Café happening during period 2 today in the Great Hall. Please go to your period 2 class to have attendance taken and then come directly to the Great Hall.

• CCI’s Indigenous Youth Council will meet at lunch on Monday, May 6 in the seminar room of the Library. Any and all students who self-identify as Indigenous are invited to join us at this meeting. We will be discussing our year end Powwow and start planning for next year. Bring your lunch, a friend and your voice.

• Just a reminder to The Sopranos and the Concert Band that you need to be in the music room at 12:15 p.m. to prepare for the Music Monday performance in the East Courtyard.

• Attention Junior and Senior girls soccer players. You are dismissed today at 1:50 pm for today’s games. Please get changed and board the bus. The bus will be parked on Abbott Blvd, just east of the school. Please be on the bus by 2:10 pm.

• Come on down to the main foyer on Wednesday, May 8 for a yummy pepperoni stick. If you love them, and you know you do, you can get one for the low, low price of $2.00. Hot and mild flavours available.
  
  

• Student Council nominations continue – nomination and information forms can be found outside the office for the 20 positions available for StuCru 2019-2020. Bring your completed form to Ms. Noronha in room 239 – you will then receive a 2nd form which requires signatures from a teacher, and 5 students, supporting your nomination. Nominations close before lunch this Friday May 10th, so get them in ASAP!

• Only just over a week left for CCI’s trip to Toronto FC’s match against DC United and Wayne Rooney. There a spots still available, so get those forms and money in to Ms. Noronha ASAP. Additional forms are available outside room 239.

• All members of the 3-pitch team are asked to come to a meeting today at the start of lunch in room 240.

• The Game continues as the throne moved from Mr. Henderson’s homeroom and landed at Ms. Dobos’s doorstep! The journey continues this week! Thanks to everyone who came out to support our Relay Teams yard sale! It was an amazing turn out and we plan to announce our totals tomorrow.

• Come on down to the main foyer on Wednesday, May 8 for a yummy pepperoni stick. If you love them, and you know you do, you can get one for the low, low price of $2.00. Hot and mild flavours available!

• Are you going to CCI’s prom on Friday May 24th? Just a reminder, that tickets are only for sale in the main office until this Friday, May 10^th. Don’t miss out, get your’s today.

• Dance team after school today from 2:30 till 3:30 for all dancers.

• The junior girls soccer team went to St. Mary yesterday to battled our cross-town rivals. Our team got off to a great start, putting pressure on the St. Mary defense early on. This lead to a penalty shot off a hand-ball in the box by one of their defenders blocking a shot. With some tough defense and great passing, CCI held on for the win. We take on Adam Scott this afternoon at 3pm over at the old CDCI West field.

• There will be a mandatory Track and Field Meeting today at lunch in Room 164. Please be prompt! This will pertain to the Invitational Meet on Friday and Kawartha Championships next week.
  
  

• Signups for intramural volleyball will be happening today at lunch in the front foyer.

• Concert Band rehearsal today after school from 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. in the music room.

• The wait is over. That’s right, Pepperoni Stick Wednesday is back. Bring your toonies down to the main foyer at lunch today and purchase a pepperoni stick in hot or mild flavours. If you haven’t purchased a Mother’s Day gift yet – don’t fret. Buy mom a pepperoni stick too.

• Are you going to CCI’s prom on Friday May 24th? Just a reminder that tickets are only for sale in the main office until this Friday, May 10th! Don’t miss out, get yours today.

• Student Council nominations continue – nomination and information forms can be found outside the office for the 20 positions available for StuCru 2019-2020. Bring your completed form to Ms. Noronha in room 239 – you will then receive a 2nd form which requires signatures from a teacher, and 5 students, supporting your nomination. Nominations have been extended until the start of lunch Tuesday May 14th, so get them in ASAP!

• Only just over a week left for CCI’s trip to Toronto FC’s match against DC United and Wayne Rooney. There are spots still available, so get those forms and money in to Ms. Noronha ASAP. Additional forms are available outside room 239.

• Intramural volleyball signups will be happening in the front foyer at lunch today.

• The Senior Girls soccer team played 3 games in the last 3 school days and have come away victorious in all 3. On Friday the Senior Wolves soundly defeated Holy Cross by a score of 5-0. On Monday the Seniors travelled to Port Hope where the Wolves steamrolled the Spartans 14-1. Port Hope opened the scoring, but probably wish they hadn’t, because the ball rarely left their half for the remainder of the game. Yesterday the Senior Wolves faced Adam Scott CVI. Despite playing without any substitutes the Wolves dominated the game and crushed Adam Scott 13-1. 

• Members of the Junior Girls soccer team are excused for their game against TASS at 2:15 pm today. Please get changed and make your way to the West Field. Good luck Juniors.

• A reminder to Concert Band musicians and The Sopranos, if you are planning on going to Canada’s Wonderland next week, your money and signed forms must be in today to Mr. Riccio.

• Attention all student drivers, tomorrow morning the student parking lot will be closed due to a regional event being hosted at the school. Please make alternate plans to park on side streets or at Donegan tomorrow morning. The lot will reopen at lunch time. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

• Any and all students who would like to participate in the Reindigenization project in our east courtyard are invited to join a presentation from Alderville First Nation Elder, botanist and artist Rick Beaver on Monday, May 13 starting at noon. Rick will present our collaborative work with Mr. Oliver’s and Ms. Hagerman’s classes involving the creation of a mural and the ongoing work with our native species plants. If this sounds like something you can get behind, please sign up in Mr. Oliver’s room 143 or Ms. Hagerman’s room 111 by Monday at lunch.

• Senior girls soccer players are dismissed for their game at CDHS after Period 3. Please get changed and board the bus at the back of the school by 1:30 pm.

• The CCI Junior Girls soccer team kept their winning streak going with a 7-0 victory over TASS on Wednesday. Well done Juniors!

• The deadline for Student Council nominations is coming fast – BOTH forms must be submitted to Ms. Noronha before lunch this TUESDAY May 14th…only 2 school days away! Nomination and information forms can be found outside the office for the 20 positions available. Bring your completed form to Ms. Noronha in room 239 – you will then receive a 2nd form which requires signatures from a teacher, and 5 students, supporting your nomination.
  
  
  
• Tired of only being able to watch professional sports on TV? Get over to room 239 to secure one of the final seats for the CCI trip to Toronto FC…only $70 gets you a ticket to the game, and a chance to hear from executives from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (the owners of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and Toronto Argos), talk about career paths in professional sports. Bus leaves next Wednesday, so see Ms. Noronha in room 239 to submit your form, or get your form.

• There will be no signups for intramural volleyball today, they will continue tomorrow at lunch.

• Any and all students who would like to participate in the Reindigenization project in our east courtyard are invited to join a presentation from Alderville First Nation Elder, botanist and artist Rick Beaver on Monday, May 13 starting at noon. Rick will present our collaborative work with Mr. Oliver’s and Ms. Hagerman’s classes involving the creation of a mural and the ongoing work with our native species plants. If this sounds like something you can get behind, please sign up in Mr. Oliver’s room 143 or Ms. Hagerman’s room 111 by Monday at lunch.

• Are you planning on going to prom? Like the one that is happening two weeks from TODAY? Make sure you have your ticket – today is the last day to purchase yours in the main office!!Thank you.

• Ultimate Frisbee today after school. See you there.

• The South Kawartha Tennis tournament is postponed due to rain until 12:00 noon TODAY. The tennis team is to report to the Coverdale tennis courts after lunch for court clean-up.

• There will be volleyball sign ups in the front foyer today at lunch, today is the last day of signups so if you have a team you would like to put in this is the last chance.

• The deadline for Student Council nominations is coming fast – BOTH forms must be submitted to Ms. Noronha before lunch this TUESDAY May 14th…only 2 school days away! Nomination and information forms can be found outside the office for the 20 positions available. Bring your completed form to Ms. Noronha in room 239, you will then receive a 2nd form which requires signatures from a teacher, and 5 students, supporting your nomination.

• Tired of only being able to watch professional sports on TV? Get over to room 239 to secure one of the final seats for the CCI trip to Toronto FC…only $70 gets you a ticket to the game, and a chance to hear from executives from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (the owners of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, and Toronto Argos), talk about career paths in professional sports. Bus leaves next Wednesday, so see Ms. Noronha in room 239 to submit your form, or get your form.

• There will be a brief, but important meeting for all members of the baseball team today at lunch in room 149. All players should attend.

• Congratulations to the track and field team on their performances at the Belleville Invitational, Friday in the cold, wind and rain!
  
  
• The members of the Senior Girls soccer players are dismissed at 1:50 pm today for their game against St. Mary at the West Field. Junior players should meet at the field at 4:00 pm for their game. Good luck Wolves.
  
  
• Congratulations to the CCI Reach team who won four of nine games against the best teams in the province. Their most impressive game was a high scoring loss to former national champions and current contenders London Central, who were noticeably anxious in the final round of play.

• What a great time to be a sports fan in Toronto! Tickets for the Raptors may be out of reach, however, 10 seats still remain for the CCI trip to Toronto FC on Friday…and just confirmed, one of the panel members will be STEVEN CALDWELL – retired professional footballer, currently the TV analyst on TSN for both MLS and the Premier League. There is also rumours of Raptor playoff gear, and possibly tickets being offered as prizes at the Panel Discussion prior to the game. Please note – Ms. Noronha will NOT be in the school today – if you want to secure your seat, bring in form and money to room 239 on Tuesday.
  
  
• TOMORROW is the deadline for Student Council nominations! Nomination and information forms can be found outside the office for the 20 positions available. Bring your completed form to Ms. Noronha in room 239 – you will then receive a 2nd form which requires signatures from a teacher, and 5 students, supporting your nomination. BOTH forms must be submitted to Ms. Noronha by 10:30 or your name will not stand! Many positions remain open, especially GRADE REP! Ms. Noronha will NOT be in the school today – your signed nomination form will have to be submitted tomorrow before announcements in order to get the 2nd form.

• There will be no student council meeting today at lunch.

• Attention all graduating students! There are 3 local scholarships coming due this week. The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Scholarship deadline is Wednesday and the Cobourg Horticultural Society and Canadian Federation of University Women Scholarships are due on Friday. Check the Edsby Class of group for details.

• There are also two new scholarships posted in Edsby, The Abigayle Kempton Memorial Award is due on June 1st and the Ruth Harcort Memorial Scholarship is due on May 22nd. Grads are also reminded that they must complete the EXIT survey posted in the Edsby group. The Link has been shared in the feed and pinned to the menu on the left. Reminder to any POTENTIAL grad that your community hours are due on JUNE 1st.

• Driving students if you dropped a completed Parking Pass Application to the Main Office to be signed by your Vice Principal. Please come to the office and see Secretary Susie to pick up your Parking Pass.

• Any and all students who would like to participate in the Reindigenization project in our east courtyard are invited to join a presentation from Alderville First Nation Elder, botanist and artist Rick Beaver on Monday, May 13 starting at noon. Rick will present our collaborative work with Mr. Oliver’s and Ms. Hagerman’s classes involving the creation of a mural and the ongoing work with our native species plants. If this sounds like something you can get behind, please sign up in Mr. Oliver’s room 143 or Ms. Hagerman’s room 111 by Today at lunch. The presentation will be today in room 143 during 3rd period.

• Tennis practice is cancelled today.

• Valedictorian nominations are due on Friday. Forms are available in the guidance office.

• Attention all graduating students. There are 3 local scholarships coming due this week. The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Scholarship deadline is Wednesday and the Cobourg Horticultural Society and Canadian Federation of University Women Scholarships are due on Friday. Check the Edsby Class of group for details.

• There are also two new scholarships posted in Edsby, The Abigayle Kempton Memorial Award is due on June 1st and the Ruth Harcort Memorial Scholarship is due on May 22nd. Grads are also reminded that they must complete the EXIT survey posted in the Edsby group. The Link has been shared in the feed and pinned to the menu on the left. Reminder to any POTENTIAL grad that your community hours are due on JUNE 1st.

• Driving students if you dropped a completed Parking Pass Application to the Main Office to be signed by your Vice Principal. Please come to the office and see Secretary Susie to pick up your Parking Pass.

• Valedictorian nominations are due on Friday. Forms are available in the guidance office.

• The members of the 3-pitch team are reminded of the practice Wednesday after school at Donegan weather permitting. There will also be an important meeting at the start of lunch in room 240 on THURSDAY. We will be discussing important details about the tournament next week. All players must attend or speak to Mrs. Drake or Mrs. Waldack ahead of time.

• Attention all environmental club members, old and new! Come to our meeting today at lunch in room 117 for the creation of plastic man.

• The Senior Girls soccer team suffered a 2-0 defeat to St. Mary yesterday. Despite controlling long sections of the game the Wolves could not score. Sadly the Thunder capitalized on two mistakes and then defended well for the victory.

• The Junior Girls soccer team had to be content with a 1-1 tie with St. Mary yesterday. Well done Juniors.
  
  

• Attention any prom students who did not make the mandatory prom assembly – we will be having one today, after announcements in the Great Hall. Attendance will be taken. Please make sure you have signed in with your homeroom teacher BEFORE heading to the Great Hall.

• Concert band rehearses today after school from 2:45 - 4:00. This is a mandatory rehearsal for all musicians attending Canada's Wonderland on Wednesday.

• Pepperoni Stick Wednesday is almost here so bring in those toonies tomorrow! Come down to the main foyer and get your very own pepperoni stick tomorrow at lunch.

• With Ms. Noronha being away yesterday, the deadline for Student Council nominations has been extended until tomorrow - Wednesday May 15th. Nomination and information forms can be found outside the office for the 20 positions available. Bring your completed form to Ms. Noronha in room 239 – you will then receive a 2nd form which requires signatures from a teacher and 5 students, supporting your nomination. BOTH forms must be submitted to Ms. Noronha by 10:30 tomorrow, or your name will not stand! Many positions remain open, especially GRADE REP! Candidates will be announced at the end of period 2, and then all candidates will meet at lunch in room 239 to go over rules and timelines.

• Wayne Rooney! Steven Caldwell! Prizes! Toronto FC! What are you waiting for – get your form and money in for those last few seats remaining for tomorrow’s trip to see Toronto FC and DC United – get them in to Ms. Noronha in room 239 ASAP.

• The Junior Girls soccer team are excused from class at 1:40 pm today for their game at Adam Scott. Players should quickly change and board the bus at the back of the school.
  
  
  
• Senior Girls soccer players, your game with Campbellford District High School will be played tomorrow. You will miss Period 4, so please speak with your teachers to make the necessary arrangements.

• Back by popular demand – it’s Pepperoni Stick Wednesday! Come to the main foyer today at lunch and purchase a delicious pepperoni stick for the low, low price of $2.

• Track and Field Team Departure for Kawartha Championships is Thursday morning at 7:10 am. Please be at school by 7 am to help load the bus. Bring enough food and water for the day. Our return will be at 7:30 pm, if the meet is on time. Any questions refer to the Edsby page or email your coach. Any students not traveling up on the bus must speak to Ms. Watson or Ms. Thompson today. Good luck Wolves!

• There will be a short but important meeting for all students who are going to be hosts at the prom on Thursday at the start of lunch in rm 210.

• The final day for student council nominations is today. Bring your completed form to Ms. Noronha in room 239 – you will then receive a 2nd form which requires signatures from a teacher, and 5 students, supporting your nomination. BOTH forms must be submitted to Ms. Noronha by 10:30 today, or your name will not stand! Candidates will be announced at the end of period 2, and then all candidates will meet at lunch in room 239 to go over rules and timelines.

• Toronto FC participants – please meet at the back (south) doors at the start of period 4. You will not have access to the school when we return, so bring everything that you will need. Backpacks will NOT be allowed in the stadium, however, can be left on the bus. See you at 1:15!

• Congratulations to the Mr. Henderson's Grade 9 Music class and Concert Band on their performances yesterday at the Canada's Wonderland Festival of Music. Thank you to all students for a great day at Canada's Wonderland, you were great ambassadors for our school.

• All members of the 3 pitch team are reminded of our VERY IMPORTANT meeting at the start of lunch today in room 240.

• The Junior Girls soccer team battled to a 0 to 0 tie with Adam Scott yesterday. Great effort ladies.
  
  

• Just a reminder that the bus to the Uxbridge Tiger Bowl leaves at 7:00 am tomorrow ladies. All Junior and Senior Girls soccer players need to be at the back of the school by 6:50 am with a cup of Timmies and the cold stare of a champion. Good luck Wolves!

• Teachers please excuse members of the Senior Girls soccer team at the end of Period 3 for their game at Campbellford District High School. Players should immediately board the bus at the back of the school. Good luck Wolves!

• Prom is only one week away. Can you believe it? If you missed the mandatory assembly, you need to come to the main office on Tuesday May 21 AFTER you have signed in with your period 3 teacher. Attendance will be taken.  Also if you plan on being in the parade, make sure you have checked the list of names of students posted in Edsby who have NOT identified on their prom contract what ride they are coming in. This needs to be sorted out at the main office ASAP! All we need to know is car, truck, float, boat, horse, canoe...you get the picture. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the red carpet next Friday evening.

• Ultimate Frisbee today after school.

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.

KPR wishes everyone a happy holiday. We hope that this time allows for some much needed rest for students, staff, parents and guardians, and allows families opportunities to celebrate together.

While the holidays can be joyous, they can also be difficult for some.  We wanted to provide families with some resources you may find useful over the holiday season. Our mission is that all students remain safe, and this includes their mental and physical well-being.

Mental health is a state of well-being; it is relevant to all of us.  According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, in any given year, one in five people in Canada experiences a mental health crisis or illness.  It is important to us that we remind everyone to use resources that are accessible to all.  These include:

• the Be Safe App, a free mobile app that aims to help young adults make healthy decisions during a crisis; it can be downloaded onto cell phones from https://besafeapp.ca/
• Kids Help Phone, also available 24/7, at 1-800-668-6868 or text “CONNECT” to 686868
• Four County Crisis line, available 24/7 for Northumberland and Peterborough County residents at 1-866-995-9933
• Durham Mobile Crisis Services, available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a crisis, at 905-666-0483 or 1-800-742-1890
• Connex Ontario Mental Health Helpline, provides information about mental health services in Ontario 24/7, at 1-866-531-2600 or www.connexontario.ca
• Ontario 211, a free helpline that connects people to community and social services in your area, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 2-1-1.

Your family also has access to your closest hospital, as well as to regional supports serving specific areas of KPR.

Let's keep our mental health and the mental health of those we love and care about in the forefront.  We encourage you to use community support services if you ever find yourself or someone near and dear to you struggling and in need of assistance.

Once again, we wish everyone season’s greetings, a Merry Christmas, and safe holidays.

Starting high school in September? We invite current Grade 8 students, parents and guardians to join us at Grade 8 information nights to learn about the variety of programs available to help learners meet with success.

Several schools have already held their open houses; parents can contact those schools directly for program and registration information. Contact information is available in the Find A School section of www.kprschools.ca

The following open houses are coming up:

              Bowmanville High School, Bowmanville – January 16, 6 p.m.
              Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute, Peterborough – January 16, 7 p.m.
             Clarington Central Secondary School, Bowmanville – January 17, 6 p.m. 
             Courtice Secondary School, Courtice – January 17, 6:30 pm.
              Port Hope High School, Port Hope – January 17, 6:30 p.m.

Grief Resources

Is your child experiencing loss and grief?  Here are some resources recommended by our School Board Counsellors:

http://www.kprschools.ca/en/students/well-being/mentalhealth/grief.html

Do you have concerns about your child’s social, emotional or mental health that may be hindering their ability to thrive at school?

KPR schools have skilled clinicians who can support your child and you in finding answers. School Board Counsellors have professional degrees and specialize in work with children, youth and families. Please contact your School Principal for more information.

http://www.kprschools.ca/en/students/well-being/mentalhealth/schoolboardcounsellorservices.html

Mental health is an important part of our overall well-being.  Students experiencing mental health issues may have problems with mood, focus, behaviour and their ability to relate to peers, maintain friendships, do well in school and participate in activities.

But where can parents and guardians go for help if they are concerned about their child's or teen's mental health?  For more information, and suggestions for helpful resources, visit: 

http://www.kprschools.ca/en/students/well-being/mentalhealth.html

Mathify (formerly known as Homework Help) is a free math resource that connects students in grades 7 – 10 with Ontario certified math teachers.  This interactive, online support is available after school from 5:30 pm–9:30 pm, Sunday to Thursday.  Tutoring is live and provides 1:1 support using digital tools such as a shared white board, audio chat, text chat, and offers an image upload.

Registering students for this additional support is easy and we encourage all Grade 7-10 mathematics teachers to register students for Mathify.

Setting up a student account

Using their school board email and Ontario Education Number, students can create an account in TVO Mathify. 

The following is a short tutorial on how to register students and an overview of Mathify:  http://bit.ly/KPRMathify

Live online tutoring 

What students can expect:

• Ontario-certified math tutors available 5:30 pm–9:30 pm ET, Sunday to Thursday
• Voice and text chat options
• Anonymous & secure online learning space
• Compatible on all devices

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board invites everyone in the community to join us at three evening events being held in honour of Black History Month.

All interested community members are invited to attend the public events. Registration is not required for any of the following special presentations:

An Evening with Nadine Williams
Friday, February 22
6:30 p.m.
Dr. G.J. MacGillivray Public School
75 Meadowglade Rd., Courtice
Award-winning Poet, Author & Speaker

Africville Remembered
Wednesday, February 20
7 p.m.
Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute
633 Monaghan Rd.S., Peterborough
Screening and Discussion of the National Film Board Documentary Remember Africville
Co-presented with Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough

 An Evening with Karl Subban
Tuesday, February 26
6:30 p.m.
East Northumberland Secondary School
71 Dundas St., Brighton
Author, Speaker, Retired Principal, Father of 3 NHL Players

Many individual schools also are planning activities for students, from Black History Month announcements and displays on famous African Canadians, to special events.

IMPORTANT NOTICE for Students and Families Assigned to Campeau Bus Lines Routes

This note provides an important update on contract negotiations between Campeau Bus Lines Ltd. and Unifor, the union representing the company’s school bus drivers.

As part of the negotiations process, Unifor has advised the company that they may be holding a strike vote meeting on Thursday, February 7. Unifor also stated that, in the event of job action, the union is committed to giving parents and the public 72 hours’ notice. Therefore, if a strike vote is taken and if the drivers vote to strike, the earliest possible service disruption would be Monday, February 11.

Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO), therefore, encourages families of students who ride Campeau buses to:

• check the stsco.ca website often, and stay tuned to local news media, for any possible updates
• consider having alternative plans for getting their children to school in case of a possible strike

• follow @stsco_ca on Twitter for latest news.

We will provide further updates as information becomes available.

**Please note: this message applies only to schools and families served by Campeau buses.

Friday, February 8, 2019

IMPORTANT UPDATE for Students and Families Assigned to Campeau Bus Lines Routes

This note provides an important update on contract negotiations between Campeau Bus Lines Ltd. and Unifor, the union representing the company’s school bus drivers.

We have learned that negotiations are continuing and that the union did not hold a strike vote Thursday evening. Given Unifor’s assurance that it will give families 72 hours’ notice if a strike is imminent, this means that Campeau busing will continue as usual this Monday, February 11.

We will follow the situation closely, and we remain hopeful for a positive outcome.  We urge families who rely on Campeau yellow bus service to check our website at stsco.ca, to follow us on Twitter @stsco_ca  and to stay tuned to local news media, for any possible developments. We will provide further updates as soon as we are aware of any changes.

**Please note: this message applies only to schools and families served by Campeau buses. Parents and guardians can check on the Parent Portal at stsco.ca to confirm if their child rides a Campeau bus.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Strike notice issued by Campeau Bus Lines drivers

This note provides an important update on contract negotiations between Campeau Bus Lines Ltd. and Unifor, the union representing the company’s school bus drivers.

Strike notice has now been given by the union. If a strike proceeds, Tuesday, February 19 is the earliest that service would be affected.

 Fortunately, talks are scheduled to continue this week, and we remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached before Tuesday. If an agreement is reached by early Tuesday morning, busing will continue as usual. If an agreement is not reached by early Tuesday morning, all Campeau Bus Lines routes will be cancelled for the duration of the strike, starting Tuesday, February 19.

Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO), therefore, encourages families of students who ride Campeau buses to: 

• consider having alternative plans for getting their children to school in case of a possible strike
• check the stsco.ca website often, and stay tuned to local news media, for any possible updates
• follow @stsco_ca on Twitter for latest news.

We will be following the situation closely, and we remain hopeful for a positive outcome. We will provide further updates as soon as we are aware of any developments.

**Please note: this message applies only to schools and families served by Campeau buses. Parents and guardians can check on the Parent Portal at stsco.ca to confirm if their child rides a Campeau bus.

Friday, February 15, 2019 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Campeau drivers voting on tentative deal this weekend

This note provides an important update on contract negotiations between Campeau Bus Lines Ltd. and Unifor, the union representing the company’s school bus drivers.

Unifor has announced that its bargaining committee reached a tentative agreement with Campeau, and its members will vote on the matter this Saturday, February 16. The union says that, if the deal is accepted by its members on Saturday, a strike will be averted.

We remain hopeful that the deal will be accepted and that busing will continue as usual on Tuesday, February 19. We cannot guarantee that will be the case, however, until after Unifor announces the results of its membership vote on the weekend.

If the drivers vote to accept the tentative agreement – a move which their bargaining committee is recommending unanimously – busing will continue as usual on Tuesday. If the tentative agreement is not supported by the drivers, Campeau buses likely will not run.

We will continue to follow the situation closely, and we remain hopeful for a positive outcome. We continue to urge families who rely on Campeau yellow bus service to check our website at stsco.ca, to follow us on Twitter @stsco_ca and to stay tuned to local news media, throughout the weekend for the latest developments.

**Please note: this message applies only to schools and families served by Campeau buses. Parents and guardians can check on the Parent Portal at stsco.ca to confirm if their child rides a Campeau bus.

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board invites all students, staff and community members to join us for an evening of Métis fiddling, this Thursday, February 21 at 7 p.m. at Bowmanville High School, 49 Liberty St.N., Bowmanville. The performance is free.  It was originally scheduled during Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month, but had been delayed due to inclement weather.

It's great to see all the school buses running today, with ratification of the agreement between Campeau Bus Lines and Unifor, and a beautiful, sunny start to the week!

There's a new date for Africville Remembered, one of three free Black History Month  events organized for the community by KPR.

Africville Remembered has been rescheduled to:

    Thursday, March 21
    7 p.m.
    Kenner CVI
    633 Monaghan Rd.S., Peterborough

The evening will include screening of the documentary Remember Africville, followed by a panel discussion including Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough representatives.

All KPR staff, students and community members are welcome to attend on March 21, International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Evening Kindergarten Information Sessions for parents and guardians, cancelled earlier this month due to inclement weather, have been rescheduled as follows. Both events run from 5:30-7 p.m.

              Roger Neilson Public School, Peterborough – Thursday, February 21

              Duke of Cambridge Public School, Bowmanville – Wednesday, March 20       

Families that had registered for the sessions were contacted earlier with the new dates. 

Further information and online registration is available at http://www.kprschools.ca/en/our_schools/resources/elementaryprograms/kindergarten/registrations.html

It’s census time! KPR’s Every Student Matters Census is under way for all grades, to help us better understand, and meet the needs of, our students. Here are some details for families, based on the grades their children and teens attend.

JK-6 Families
Families with Kindergarten - Grade 6 students received personalized Every Student Matters Census postcards in report cards last week.

We hope you can take a few minutes to complete this voluntary Census for each of your children in K-6 at www.kprschools.ca/census .

If you would like assistance completing the Census, please join us at Census Completion Evenings organized for 6-8 p.m. on the following dates:

• East Northumberland Secondary School on Tuesday, February 26
• Peterborough Collegiate & Vocational School on Thursday, February 28  
• Courtice Secondary School on Monday, March 4^th

Grades 7-12 Families
Grade 7-12 students will be asked to complete the Every Student Matters Census over the next two weeks in class. Information about this voluntary Census was sent home in recent report cards.

To see a copy of the Census, please visit www.kprschools.ca/census

You may wish to discuss the Census with your child or teen, to ensure they understand the questions. For example, one of the questions asks each parent’s occupation. Students often know where their parents work, but may not know what they do. Students also have the option to skip any questions that they do not wish to answer.

We Need Your Voice!
The Every Student Matters Census will help us to better understand the backgrounds, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The data collected from both students and parents will provide the school system, parents, and the community, with valuable information to improve our programs and services for the benefit of all students. Information on individual students and families will remain confidential.

 For more information, please contact census@kprdsb.ca

Thank you for your assistance with this important project for our students.

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is pleased to offer the two-day Mental Health First Aid Course to parents and guardians of KPR students ages 12-18. The free, two-day course will be offered in Port Hope on Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mental Health First Aid for Adults who Interact with Youth focuses on mental health problems and first aid for young persons. Participating parents and guardians will learn to:

• Recognize the symptoms of mental health problems or crises as they develop in youth, including anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, psychotic disorders, eating disorders and non-suicidal self-injury.
• Provide initial help when facing a mental health problem or crisis.
• Guide youth and adults who support them toward appropriate professional help.
• Learn how to accommodate young people who are in distress or are recovering from a crisis.

Space is limited to 24 participants, as determined by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Please register by March 15 at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-first-aid-workshop-for-kawartha-pine-ridge-dsb-parents-tickets-57733124329

Please see the attached flyer for more information, and register early to avoid disappointment.  If there is enough interest, KPR will offer the course again in the future.

KPR has trained close to 800 staff members in Mental Health First Aid as part of our wide-ranging focus on student well-being, and, now, it’s parents’ turn. The two-day Mental Health First Aid workshop for parents and guardians of KPR students ages 12-18 will be held March 21-22 at Port Hope HS. All available spaces for the program have been filled. There is a waiting list, however, in case of cancellations, and KPR may offer the program again if there is sufficient interest in our community. To be placed on the waiting list and register your interest in attending a future session, please visit bit.ly/2EQWbsu

All are welcome to attend Africville Remembered, a free documentary screening and discussion with the Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough, Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute, 633 Monaghan Rd.S., Peterborough.

The event, originally organized during Black History Month in February, was rescheduled due to inclement weather. It is being cohosted by the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and the Community Race Relations Committee of Peterborough, with the date of March 21 chosen as it is the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Pre-registration is not required for this free, drop-in community event.

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board invites two parent members from each school council to attend the annual dialogue session with Trustees and senior administration.

This evening is an opportunity to extend our appreciation and thanks to school council members for their dedicated support of students and schools throughout the year.

This year’s dialogue will include facilitated conversations, as part of the Board’s strategic planning consultation process.

Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Dalewood Golf Club

7465 Dale Road • Cobourg, Ontario • K9A 4J7

Agenda

6:00 p.m. Dinner

6:15 p.m. Welcome, Thank You, Introductions

6:20 p.m. Strategic Planning Discussions

Please RSVP to:

Tina Huffman at: Tina_Huffman@kprdsb.ca 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2018 by Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Today’s students are growing up with something positive their parents rarely experienced: more open, honest discussions on mental health.

As part of this positive trend, and in honour of Mental Health Week May 6-12, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board has introduced new mental health and wellness resources for students, including an updated web page, videos and BE WELL guidebook.

BE WELL was produced and curated by and for secondary students, with support from KPR professional staff.  Student Trustees Aidan Hussey and Lindsey Keene, and Mental Health Lead Dr. Deanna Swift, introduced the new guidebook at a Be Well Conference, which brought together student leaders from every high school in the Board.   

This student-produced, student-curated handbook is being placed in all KPR secondary school guidance offices. It also has been posted on a redesigned student well-being web page at http://www.kprschools.ca/en/students/well-being/mentalhealth/MentalHealthStudentResources.html , where it is available 24/7 to everyone wishing to access it.

Also in honour of Mental Health Week, KPR invited staff members to participate in a free, three-hour SafeTALK workshop to build skills in suicide intervention. In addition to being invited to the workshops, all staff members received information on suicide prevention, including an electronic copy of the Board’s Suicide Prevention and Intervention Protocol.

Meanwhile, individual schools and communities across KPR are planning a variety of mental health initiatives, continuing efforts that are part of the year-round focus on student well-being.

Wondering what your school does to support mental health? Ask your principal.

We need your input on student achievement and success!

In the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, we believe in the power of public education to improve the lives of students, and to make our communities stronger.

Every four years, we consult with students, parents, staff and community partners about educational priorities to help us develop our strategic plan.

To gather your feedback, we are asking for your thoughts on one open-ended question. It is quick and easy to participate!

After you respond to the question, you can read and assign a star rating to the ideas shared by others. You will also be able to learn what is important to others by seeing the highest rated thoughts.

The Question: What are the most important things for KPR to consider as we prepare our students for their future success?

Please click here to participate.

Your input is valuable to us! Thank You!