Tuesday May 16, 2023

TODAYS NEWS

E.L. Crossley is offering extra homework and assignment help Tuesday and Thursdays. Mr. Yando and Mr. Leone will be working with students in the library afterschool today until 4 pm. This is a great opportunity to get additional support in any of your courses. Everyone is welcome!

Ms. Di Santo’s period 3 class, please meet in the lecture hall today after announcements for a presentation. You must go to your P1 class for attendance.

Are you interested in travelling to Costa Rica next March Break? There is a presentation of the trip on Thursday May 18th at 6:45pm in the Lecture hall. Make sure you and a parent are registered for the session.

Cyclone day is coming up! Make sure you bring your permission forms back to your period 1 teacher by this Thurs. May 18. 

Ms. Di Santo’s period 3 class, please meet in the lecture hall today after announcements for a presentation. 

Attention to all grade 11 students.  If you are interested in a 4 period coop next year related to all the trades associated with building a home, then you need to make an appointment with Guidance ASAP to put in an application for next year’s Home Build.  This is an extremely competitive program with limited spots for all DSBN high school students.  Do not delay - make an appointment today for more information.

For students who would like to explore landscape, horticulture and hydroponics through a full day experience, please make an appointment with Guidance asap to apply for the Dig it program next year.  Spots are limited and shared with other DSBN highschool students as well.

Attention grads:  If you will be a first generation postsecondary student, meaning your parents have never attended post secondary studies, please see Ms. Gibson in Guidance to discuss a scholarship opportunity.  

Any graduates with financial need are asked to speak confidentially with Ms. Gibson in Guidance today.  

CLUBS

Attention all yearbook members! We are going to have a mini productivity party after school tomorrow until 4, for anyone who can come! Again, that is an optional productivity party tomorrow for anyone who can make it! Please see Ms White with any questions! 

The Oddity Film Society will be viewing a movie after school today. Come check it out. 

SPORTS

Attention all graduating student athletes!  If you would like a printed picture in a frame at the Athletic Banquet on June 13th, it is important that you are at the outdoor bleachers for the annual group picture on May 23rd. Please bring your Crossley wear.  Banquet tickets will go on sale starting early next week.

Yesterday the girls soccer team had a great 5-0 win over Eden and a fantastic team effort. Rylee S. got her first hat trick of the season, Emma R., and Scarlett S. also scored. Lily R. and Ava T. with the shut out.  A reminder no practice tonight, but there’s a team meeting in 306 tomorrow at lunch. 

The varsity boys baseball team competed in the zone 3 playoffs round robin yesterday afternoon at Welland Stadium. The boys started out the day with a highly competitive game against Welland Centennial. After several lead changes, the boys fell behind and despite a late rally, were unable to complete the comeback. The boys kept the heads high heading into the second game of the double header, defeating Saint Jean de Brebeuf 7-3 to secure a spot in the Zone 3 semifinals on Thursday morning against AN Myer.

Members of the Junior Boys soccer team are reminded of their game at A.N. Myer today at 5:00. Please see Mr. Edwards or Mr. Shannon if you need a ride to the game.