Wednesday September 27, 2023

DAY OF SIGNIFIGANCE:   Today is Rowan’s Law Day.  The last Wednesday of every September is designated as Rowan's Law Day to honour Rowan Stringer's memory and raise awareness about concussion safety.

TODAYS NEWS

Have you heard of the Specialist High Skills Major aka SHSM? This is an amazing opportunity for grade 11 and 12s where you can enroll and earn certifications in First Aid/CPR or working at heights training for Free! Plus focus on a career path that matches your skills and interests. If you are interested please stop by and see Mr. Marquis in Room 309 for more information.

This is a reminder for any Grads who are interested in applying for the University of Toronto National Book Award, are asked to drop off a resume to Ms. Gibson in Guidance.  

The trip to Niagara College to take a tour of both campuses is happening tomorrow! We are leaving Crossley at 9:15 and will return by 2pm. If you have not yet handed in your permission form - it is due to Mrs. Varga in room 113 NOW! If you do not hand in a permission form you will not be allowed on the bus! 

The donuts are almost here. The Sr. Girls basketball team will be selling the Beechwood Donuts at lunch tomorrow. Don’t forget your money. The donuts will cost between $3-5$.

“School Nurse Dana is here at Crossley on Wednesdays! The nurse office is located in the student services office. Feel free to walk in or text to make an appointment 289-241-1892.”

CLUBS

Crossley for Christ is returning to the regular day of getting together tomorrow (Thursday). Bring a friend and your lunch and enjoy a short prayer and some time in community in room 402 tomorrow.

We have a new Business Leadership club for grade 11 and 12 students. For more information, please join us today at lunch in Mr. Middleton’s room 209.

Link Crew Leaders are reminded to check their email regarding the upcoming TALENT SHOW!!

Yesterday, we had the dodge off  to our dodgeball tournament and we had a great start! Day 2 is today - First game is between fearless and balls to the walls.  Second game will be LWYMMD and Shake it off. Please get to the small gym quickly to get started! Good luck and be ready to duck, dive, and dodge! 

Attention all yearbook members! We are having our first quick meeting tomorrow….in a new room (Room 213). See you there!!!

Key Club will be meeting in Room 303 tomorrow at lunch. Key Club is the largest leadership service organization for highschool students. We emphasize community service and give students opportunities to gain volunteer hours by participating with local charities. Our goal is to strengthen school- community relationships and give back to the area. All are welcome! 

Are you interested in going to COSTA RICA this March Break? It has been approved and we are going. Listen for announcements for an information session on October 11th in the evening to learn more.

SPORTS

There will be a senior Boys Volleyball practice today after school.

Attention Junior boys volleyball players. There will be a mandatory meeting at lunch in Room 301 today. Please bring your signed permission forms to be eligible for tomorrow’s game. There will also be a practice today after school in the main gym. 

Congratulations to the Junior Tennis team for their performance at Zone yesterday.  All of our athletes did well and are to be commended for their tenacity and sportsmanship.  Special shoutout goes to Sophie Diab and Nadia Casella for advancing to SOSSA next week.

Sr. Girls are reminded about our practice on Thursday after school. If you cannot make it please Mr. Smith, Mr. Petro or Mr. Belding.

ARTS

The first Jazz Band rehearsal of this year will be hip and happening in the music room today at 2:15p.m.

Do you like to sing? If so, a new vocal group is starting on Monday, Oct. 2 at 2:15 in the music room. All are welcome!