TODAY’S NEWS
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn till dusk, abstaining from food, drink and other things consumed. This act of self-discipline fosters empathy and strengthens connection to faith. Also, from March 1-19, Baha’is begin Ala, their nineteen-day fast, in preparation for Nawruz, where they do not drink or eat from sunrise to sunset and set aside time for prayer and meditation. Fasting is practiced in various forms across different religions, highlighting a shared commitment to spiritual discipline.
The Lunchtime Literacy program continues today at lunch in Room 302. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Kuczera. We will have pizza today, so make sure you are on time!
CLUBS
Hey Crossley, it's time to go through your closets! Start collecting any under-appreciated, gently-used clothes that you might want to donate over March Break, and Interact will use them for our thrift store pop-up in April!
ARTS
Coffeehouse! If you are interested in performing at this year’s Coffee House, please sign up by this Friday. To sign up, use the QR code found on either the school website or the posters around the school OR sign up on the Google Form that has been emailed to you today. If you are having issues signing up, please see Mrs. Stickney today! All performances are to be unplugged and school appropriate!
Reminder to members of Shakespeare on the Hill that we have a full cast rehearsal today after school. See you there!
Rubiks cube club today in room 214 at lunch. Learn to solve or set the Crossley speed cube record. Forgot your cube? We have loaners. All welcome.
SPORTS
Congratulations to all three of our swimmers that participated in the OFSAA Swimming Championship this week. All improved their performances from SOSSA and moved up from their qualifying pace amongst all Ontario entrants. We are so proud of all of you and look forward to next season!
What a year! We have another OFSAA medal!!!! Congratulations to Reed O. who captured a silver medal yesterday at Wrestling OFSAA in Kitchener. Reed competed in the most challenging bracket with many national level wrestlers and showed incredible determination to come away with an unexpected silver medal to go with his SOSSA championship. Congratulations as well to Heath O. who placed 5th, also in a very competitive bracket. After finishing second at SOSSA, Heath surpassed the SOSSA Champion in the bracket. Congratulations Reed and Heath!!!!
Crossley rowers- today is Total Team Thursday meaning we train together as an entire team- senior, junior and novices. One for all and all for one. Meet in the small gym after school ready to rock n’ row. Go blue and gold!
Track and Field sign ups are going on now. Come out and join one of Crossley’s largest teams. For all grade 9s, new events include Pole Vault, Javelin, Discus, and Hurdles. No prior experience needed. Scan the QR code on the Gym Doors or outside the attendance office. Practices will start the second week after March Break.
Badminton Team! There will be a last practice for the Grade 9 and 10’s today before try-outs after March Break. Please see Mr. Blanchard if you have any questions.
Congratulations to the staff ball hockey team who defeated the students yesterday at lunch. The staff got out to a quick 15-0 lead early and never looked back, cruising to a 23-2 victory. The staff team consisted of Mr. Marquis, Mr. Bhan, Mr. Petro, and the brick wall himself, Mr. Lew. The staff team is eagerly waiting for their next challenge.