DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE:
World Autism Day: Celebrate the Spectrum-Autism Ontario’s Raise the Flag campaign, through the simple act of raising a flag, unites families, schools, communities, government and professionals in recognizing World Autism Day, and celebrates autistic people while bringing to light the systemic barriers that must be removed to create a more supportive and inclusive Ontario for them. (Ontario, United Nations)
TODAY’S NEWS
Looking for a summer job? The City of Welland is hiring. Come to Student Services to pick up a brochure or visit their website, welland.ca to apply.
Grade 12 students are reminded to fill out the Grad Award Profile that is posted in the Grade 12 D2L in order to be considered for Crossley awards and scholarships.
During much of the months of March and into April, many members of the Muslim community will be participating in fasting for Ramadan. If you are fasting and prefer to be in a space where there will be no eating, please join us in room 310 during the lunch break all during Ramadan. This will be a food free space open to anyone.
Lunchtime literacy will be having a very special session at lunch today.
CLUBS
Homework Help is back! Come visit Mr. Yando and Ms. DeSimone in the library after school today from 2:30 to 4pm.
Attention all yearbook members! We have a meeting after school tomorrow from 2-4:30 to get as much of the yearbook done as possible! See you there! Yearbook is also looking for student editors, if you’re interested in a leadership position please speak to Ms. White or Ms. Gilmour
The Chess Club will be having an optional practice today at lunch. All members who have attended a DSBN chess tournament this year, please remember you have until the end of the day to let Ms. Bosgraaf know whether you are interested in attending the upcoming chess tournament at Westlane on April 19th.
ARTS
Jazz Band will be rehearsing tomorrow in the music room at 2:15.
Attention Crossley Vocals - just a reminder that we are rehearsing after school on Thursday for this week. See you there!
Crochet club is canceled this week! Join us next Tuesday, at lunch in room 313.
A reminder to all students traveling to the Shaw Festival on May 31st for an adventurous full day trip- please submit your green form to Ms. Benson. Any students wishing to see The Secret Garden / engage in a backstage tour and fun workshop - should see Ms. Benson for a form - there are 15 seats left! Seat sales will close soon! Tickets are $55. What a great way to put the STEAM back in STEM!
SPORTS
Attention all girls softball players:
Please listen to the announcements later this week for updates in practices next week. There will not be any practices this week due to the weather.