DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Day of the Covenant-The eldest son and appointed successor of Bahá'u'lláh, Abdu'l-Bahá, referred to this day as the 'Centre of the Covenant' which was established to safeguard the unity of the community. (Baha'i)
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women-Women's activists have marked November 25 as a day against violence since 1981. This date came from the brutal assassination in 1960, of the three Mirabal sisters, political activists in the Dominican Republic. (United Nations)
TODAY’S NEWS
Clothespin survivor will be taking place December 8-19 this year It costs $2 to play and sign ups are from Nov 26 - Dec 2 in the cafeteria. Please bring cash on those dates. You will be pinning your own grade and staff, unless you make it to the finale where you compete against the winners from other grades. The pin you receive will have the name of someone in your grade written on it. Your job is to pin that person. Once you’ve pinned your target you must say ‘You’ve been pinned, 1-2-3.” If the pin falls off before 3, the pin does not count. Hair and backpacks do not count as pins, but clothing does. You may not use force to pin. If you see someone trying to pin you, you can say ‘Cyclone’ before the pin is attached and you are safe for that break only. If you pin someone, you must collect their pins as your new target. The pin with your old target must be brought to either Kropac in 309 or Ranieri in guidance to be added to the wall of shame. If you don’t pin someone by the first week, you are eliminated. You must carry your pin with you at all times, Have a great day Cyclones and be sure to sign up for this fun event.
The late bus will be cancelled on Thursday, November 27th. If you take part in afterschool activities including homework help. Please ensure that you arrange alternate transportation to get home.
CLUBS
Plaid isn’t just a pattern—it’s a statement! On November 27th, wear your favorite plaid to show support for mental health. Let’s fill the halls with color, care, and conversation. Together, we can make mental health visible!
The Oddity Film Society will be delving into The New York Times list of best movies of the last 25 years with Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival.
The Board Game Room is open every lunch Tuesday through Friday. It’s not your parents Monopoly.
Calling Q & A members…get-together today at lunch. Room 307. Bring your lunch and your energy. See you then.
Robotics/Model builders club is cancelled for today. We will meet next week.
Chess Club - Important chess meeting in the library at THE START OF LUNCH for anyone interested in coming to our next chess tournament on Dec 11. All are welcome!
ARTS
Choir Rehearsal will happen at lunch in room 500 today. See you there!
Reminder to all art club members!! We are continuing our felting workshop today both at lunch AND after school. See you there!
A mighty congratulations goes out to the Cast and Crew of Theatre Fest! Wow! Be so proud of the feats you accomplished! Substantial line memorization - emotional and physical commitment to your work...strong creative choices, direction, lighting and sound design and teamwork! For sure you had each other's backs, made your parents, friends and drama teacher very very proud! Way to go! We split atoms, brains, Bobby Sue's and potential love interests! Way to build those blocks! Special thanks go out to Ms. Bronwyn White, Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Yando, to the stage building team and to Ms. Pomeroy's photography class!!!
SPORTS
Attention all senior girls volleyball players, your first tryout will be tonight after school in the large gym. If you are not able to make it, please see Mrs. Gibson or Ms. Kropac.
Thank you to all the boys who showed up to the Jr. and Sr. Boys basketball tryout last night. We will be having our second tryouts today from 4-6 pm. Please see Mr. Petro or Mr. Morgan if you have any questions.
Rowing:
Reminder to all Novice rowers that regular practices continue this week on Tuesdays and Thursday after school. Meet in the athletic foyer after the final bell. Newcomers are always welcome. Experienced rowers who are not on break week may continue training in the workout areas and RADAR testing as needed. Go blue and gold!
A reminder to the intramural hockey league that this week's second game between green and blue is tomorrow (Wednesday) not Thursday.