Thursday, November 14, 2019

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention Grads!!Edge Imaging will be in school from Nov. 22-Nov. 29 to take grad photos.You MUST book and appointment online if you want to have your photo taken.To schedule your appointment please visit www.bookmygrad.ca and use the school code BEA.  DON’T MISS OUT!!

   

• Niagara College Open House:  Even though there’s snow on the ground, fall isn’t over yet.  Niagara College will be hosting their Fall Open House this Saturday, November 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both the Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake Campuses.  Labs will be open and faculty, staff and current students will be ready to show you around and answer your questions so that you can yourself experience what makes NC unique.  Although the event is open to the public, if you register before noon on Thursday, November 14 you will be entered to win 1 of 10 $100 Amazon Gift Cards!

  All students who attend the Niagara College Fall Open House will also be entered in our draw to win a $2,000 Tuition Credit toward the 2020-2021 school year!  Details can be found at niagaracollege.ca/openhouse

• Congratulations to our Frames Team lead by Ms. Lynett! They've won the Frames Short Film Festival for 2019! Make sure you congratulate the team:  Troy A., Evalina C., Jessica J., Natalee L., Tyne R. and Tilly S.  Way to go!

• There will be an information meeting for all students interested in trying the sport of rowing, TODAY, at lunch in room 2216.Due to the TTR being used, the rowing meeting will take place in room 2216, NOT the TTR as stated on the posters.Bring your lunch and join us to find out what it involves, and see if you have what it takes to compete for BDSS!
  
  
• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking this Monday, November 18th. The public may attend for free! Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Ireland & Scotland: Last call for the travel club! The deadline for enrollment is November 22nd. It's not too late to come travel the world with us!

   

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Keerthana S. our artist for the month of November. Keerthana is currently a Grade 11 student. She's a member of School Reach, Student Council, Morning Announcers, Concert Band and Jazz Band. Come take a look at her amazing work in the Wing One Gallery. Mrs. Chun's favourite is Peacock. Bella M. and Haylee B. is the Evolution of Light. Which one is your favoutrie?

   

• Love, Simon: The rain date for Love, Simon will be next Friday, November 22nd during 4 and 5th Period. That's next Friday!

   

• Mr. H's Artisan Card Contest: Mr. H, our Director of Education would like to give students another opportunity to shine by designing artisan cards that can be shared with family, friends and the wider Niagara community. Students who win will be invited to be recognized at the Board meeting on January 28, 2020. For more information, check out the FYI boards.

   

• The following students please come to the Main Office: Tyler L., and Chris L.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention Grads!!Edge Imaging will be in school from Nov. 22-Nov. 29 to take grad photos.You MUST book and appointment online if you want to have your photo taken.To schedule your appointment please visit www.bookmygrad.ca and use the school code BEA.DON’T MISS OUT!!

   

• The School Nurse is here all day today.

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th. While all teachers must register to go, it is now open to the public for free. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Ireland & Scotland: Last call for the travel club! The deadline for enrollment is November 22nd. It's not too late to come travel the world with us!

   

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Keerthana S. our artist for the month of November. Keerthana is currently a Grade 11 student. She's a member of School Reach, Student Council, Morning Announcers, Concert Band and Jazz Band. Come take a look at her amazing work in the Wing One Gallery. Mrs. Chun's favourite is Peacock. Bella Malone's and Haylee Budjan's is the Evolution of Light. Which one is your favoutie?

   

• Student Achievement Awards: You could win $1000! Deadline is this Friday, November 15th, 2019. For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208.

   

• Love, Simon: The rain date for Love, Simon will be next Friday, November 22nd during 4 and 5th Period. Once again you will go to 4th period class for attendance and then come to the TTR. You do not have to have a ticket as you already purchased one. We will check your name off the list as you enter. Snacks and refreshments will be available. That's next Friday!

   

• This is a reminder to all boys interested in playing Bucs Hockey of today's tryouts at the Fleming Arena. You will be dismissed at 2:00 to walk over and get ready. Remember you need your permission forms and money to get on the ice. If you need somewhere to store your equipment for the day see Miss Perri in room 3200. See you there!

   

• Girls Basketball Team - don't forget the pizza lunch today in Rm 2118 (Mrs. Boles' Room).Please bring me back your jersey's as well.

   

• The following students please come to the Main Office: Robert F., and Tyler L.

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.  If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention Grads!!  Edge Imaging will be in school from Nov. 22-Nov. 29 to take grad photos.  You MUST book and appointment online if you want to have your photo taken.  To schedule your appointment please visit www.bookmygrad.ca and use the school code BEA.  DON’T MISS OUT!!

   

• Two new visits have been added to the university presentation list:  Ontario Tech University will be here Wednesday, Nov 13th and, Guelph University will be here on Monday, Nov 25th.  Come to Guidance to sign up if you are interested in these two schools.
  
  
• No tryouts or practices today.
  
  
• Today, there will not be a meeting for the Me to We club in the library.

   

• The School Nurse is here all day today.

The following students please come to the Main Office:  Robert F.



Monday, November 11, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We begin this week by acknowledging the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the gift of resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples.

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you  First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th. While all teachers must register to go, it is now open to the public for free. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Ireland & Scotland: Last call for the travel club! There will be an information meeting tonight, November 11th at 6 o'clock in room 1-208. All those who are interested are asked to attend the meeting. Pick up your forms today from Ms. Tauro.

   

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Keerthana S our artist for the month of November. Keerthana is currently a Grade 11 student. She's a member of School Reach, Student Council, Morning Announcers, Concert Band and Jazz Band. Come take a look at her amazing work in the Wing One Gallery. Which one is your favoutie?

   

• Student Achievement Awards: You could win $1000! For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is this Friday, November 15^th, 2019. 

   

• All tryouts are cancelled for today:  Basketball and Boys Hockey

 

Boys Hockey: The Bucs boys hockey tryouts for today have been cancelled due to inclement weather forecasts. Tryouts will resume this Wednesday at 2:30 at the Fleming Arena.

 

• School Nurse will not be here tomorrow, but will be here all day on Wednesday.

• Ontario Tech University will be here next Wednesday, Nov 13th and, Guelph University will be here on Monday, Nov 25th.  Come to Guidance to sign up if you are interested in these two schools.

• Attention Grads!!  Edge Imaging will be in school from Nov. 22-Nov. 29 to take grad photos.  You MUST book and appointment online if you want to have your photo taken.  To schedule your appointment please visit www.bookmygrad.ca and use the school code BEA.  DON’T MISS OUT!!

   

• The White Pine books are in,  so drop by the Library to check them out or come to our Bucs Book Club meeting today at lunch in the Library, to discuss the White Pine books.

Here's a little bit about 1 of the books:  SYNCHRO BOY by Shannon McFerran

16 year old Bart desperately wants to fit in.  Being a jock doesn't mean he isn't the target of gay jokes, and the macho culture of his swim team is wearing him down.  When he tries synchronized swimming, he discovers that he has a natural talent.

So when Erika asks him to swim the mixed duet with her, he commits to taking them all the way to the Olympics.  But judges' scores and Erika's sudden decision to quit the duet, threaten to derail Bart's dream.

• Could the following students please report to Mr. Brown’s room 2123 immediately following these announcements:  Evalina C, Nathan B, Paige G, Keerthana S, Tyler F and Kaitlyn S. 

 

• Friday, November 8, 2019

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention Grads!! Edge Imaging will be in school from Nov. 22-Nov. 29 to take grad photos.You MUST book and appointment online if you want to have your photo taken.To schedule your appointment please visit www.bookmygrad.ca and use the school code BEA.DON’T MISS OUT!!

   

• School Reach: It's that time of the year to kick off School Reach.What is School Reach (?), you might well ask. For those new to BDSS, School Reach is an exciting opportunity to compete against other schools and demonstrate your broad knowledge of everything from science and math, to history and literature, not to mention popular culture that runs from the world of Harry Potter to the superheroes inhabiting the Marvel Comics Universe. If you like Jeopardy and you enjoy trivia, then this may be your perfect landing spot.  An initial meeting to lay out plans for the school year will take place today, that's Thursday, at Lunch in Rm. 3-204. If you're interested but can't make the meeting, please express your interest to Mr. Soderholm.  New players and Grade 9s are very welcome. That's School Reach kick-off at the start of lunch today in Rm. 3-204.

   

• Attention all boys interested in playing Bucs Hockey. Tryouts begin on Monday at 2:30pm at the Fleming Arena. You must hand in your money and permission forms in order to get on the ice. If you need somewhere to keep your equipment please see Miss Perri in room 3200. See you at tryouts!

   

• Congratulations to the BDSS students repping Eagles Football!!

  The boys won the Championships last night, beating the undefeated team from Centennial; 21 to 15.

  Making us proud here at Beamsville are the following players:  Ethan Zulauf, Mike Farmer, Simon O’Brien, Solomon Barning, Daniel Myers, Jax Hudson and Chris Long

  Way to go!!!

• There will be college/university application workshops scheduled TODAY, for grade 12 students who have MSIP during period 4 and 5.

   

  This will take place in computer lab 2216, and your MSIP teacher will have a list of who should attend.

  ALSO, two new visits have been added to the university presentation list:  Ontario Tech University will be here next Wednesday, Nov 13th and, Guelph University will be here on Monday, Nov 25th.

  Come to Guidance to sign up if you are interested in these two schools.

• Could the following students please go to Mr. Brown’s room at the beginning of Period 3 today: Nathan B., Paige G., Keerthana S., Tyler F., Kaitlyn S., Evalina C., Amelia M. and Meghan V. That’s Room 2123 at the beginning of Period 3 today.

• On Monday, November 11^th we will honor those men and women who served and continue to serve and protect our Country.There will be an Assembly during Period 3 and we ask all Staff and Students to show our respect by dressing in our “Sunday” best for that day.

   

• Pride Alliance Buy-In: The Pride Alliance will be hosting a Buy-In movie this afternoon during Periods 4 & 5. Tickets are available in the ticket booth. Where is the ticket booth, you ask? Follow the signs around the school. The ticket booth is is across from the office in the hallway to Guidance. Purchase a $2 Buy-In ticket during this period and and at lunch. The movie is Love, Simon. You'll receive a free popcorn as well! Extra snacks will be available for sale. That's Buy-In this Friday!

   

• Ireland & Scotland: Because we had to cancel the meeting on Wednesday, there will be a meeting this Monday night at 6 PM. Please see Ms. Tauro if you are able to attend. The last date for registration is November 24th. After that there are added costs.

   

• Student Achievement Awards: You could win $1000! For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15^th, 2019.

   

• Drama Club: Auditions for our play will be held next Thursday and Friday, November 14th and 15th. See to Izzy S. for more details.

   

• EduTravel will be in the school today to let you know of ALL of the many options for earning high school credits while travelling!Come check it out in the front foyer at lunch TODAY to see what is available.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention all Grade 9 and 10 Girls Volleyball players. There will be tryouts happening tonight in the Big Gym from 2:30-4 pm. Make sure you bring a change of clothes and proper running shoes. Look forward to seeing you there!"

   

• Attention all boys interested in playing Bucs Hockey.Tryouts start next week!You need to see Miss Perri in room 3200 or Mr. Ribeiro before tryouts!!!

   

• Attention Grads!!Edge Imaging will be in school from Nov. 22-Nov. 29 to take grad photos.You MUST book and appointment online if you want to have your photo taken.To schedule your appointment please visit www.bookmygrad.ca and use the school code BEA.DON’T MISS OUT!!

   

• The School Nurse will be in the building all day today.

   

• School Reach: It's that time of the year to kick off School Reach.What is School Reach (?), you might well ask. For those new to BDSS, School Reach is an exciting opportunity to compete against other schools and demonstrate your broad knowledge of everything from science and math, to history and literature, not to mention popular culture that runs from the world of Harry Potter to the superheroes inhabiting the Marvel Comics Universe. If you like Jeopardy and you enjoy trivia, then this may be your perfect landing spot.

   

  An initial meeting to lay out plans for the school year will take place today, that's Thursday, at Lunch in Rm. 3-204. If you're interested but can't make the meeting, please express your interest to Mr. Soderholm.

  New players and Grade 9s are very welcome. That's School Reach kick-off at the start of lunch today in Rm. 3-204.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention all Grade 9 and 10 Girls Volleyball players. There will be tryouts happening Thursday in the Big Gym from 2:30-4 pm. Make sure you bring a change of clothes and proper running shoes. Look forward to seeing you there!"

   

• Boys Basketball: Attention all boys interested in playing basketball... our first tryout will be happening tonight, Wednesday Nov. 6 in the Big Gym after school from 2:30 - 4 pm. Make sure you bring a change of clothes and proper shoes. See you there!

   

• Will all Sport majors please come down at lunch. NOT 10:45 am

  Sport majors will miss period 4.

• Attention all boys interested in playing Bucs Hockey.Tryouts start next week!You need to see Miss Perri in room 3200 or Mr. Ribeiro before tryouts!!!

• The School Nurse will not be in the building today.She will be here all day on Thursday if you need to make an appointment.

   

• Pride Alliance Buy-In: The Pride Alliance will be hosting a Buy-In movie this Friday during Periods 4 & 5. Tickets are available in the ticket booth. Where is the ticket booth, you ask? Follow the signs around the school. The ticket booth is movie, purchase a $2 Buy-In ticket at the ticket booth which will be open throughout the day. The movie is Love, Simon. You'll receive a free popcorn as well! Extra snacks will be available for sale. That's Buy-In this Friday!

   

• Community Care: We still Scare Hunger, BUCS! Community Care will be in on Friday to pick up their bins so you can keep filling them. Give generously. We Scare Hunger!

   

• Ireland & Scotland: All those who planned to attend the meeting tonight, please see Ms. Tauro in the Drama Room today to reschedule. The meeting is cancelled! Tonight's meeting is cancelled.

   

• Student Achievement Awards: You could win $1000! For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15^th, 2019.
  
  
• Drama Club: Auditions for our play will be held next Thursday and Friday, November 14th and 15th. See to Izzy S. for more details.
  
  
• Anime Club: Anime club is cancelled today due to Take Our Kids to Work.
  
  
• School Reach:  It's the time of the year to kick off School Reach?

    What is School Reach, you might well ask. For those new to BDSS, School Reach is an exciting opportunity to compete against other schools and demonstrate your broad knowledge of everything from science and math, to history and literature, not to mention popular culture that runs from the world of Harry Potter to the superheroes inhabiting the Marvel Comics Universe. If you like Jeopardy and you enjoy trivia this may be your perfect landing spot.

An initial meeting to lay out plans for the school year will take place tomorrow, that's Thursday, at Lunch in Rm. 3-204. If you're interested but can't make the meeting, please express your interest to Mr. Soderholm.

New players and Grade 9s are very welcome. That's School Reach kick-off at the start of lunch tomorrow in Rm. 3-204.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

• Pride Alliance: The Pride Alliance is fighting hate with Pride & Joy. We will be hosting a Buy-In movie this Friday during Periods 4 & 5. Tickets are available in the ticket booth in the hallway across from the office. If you would like to join us for the movie, purchase a $2 Buy-In ticket at the ticket booth which will be open throughout the day. The movie is Love, Simon. You'll receive a free popcorn as well! Extra snacks will be available for sale. That's Buy-In this Friday!

   

• Community Care: We still Scare Hunger, BUCS! Congratulations to Mrs. McNeil's homeroom class who brought in 288 items for our Community Care bins. They brought in more than the rest of the whole school put together and will receive a fabulous prize. Congratulations to Mr. Klaric's class who brought in the second most: 20 items. It's not too late to bring in more stuff to give to our neighbours. Community Care will be in on Friday to pick up their bins so you can keep filling them. Give generously. We Scare Hunger!

   

• Ireland & Scotland: Last call for the travel club! There will be an information meeting on tomorrow night, Wednesday, November 6th, at 6 o'clock in room 1-208. All those who are interested are asked to attend the meeting. Pick up your forms today from Ms. Tauro.

   

• Cappies Critics: Congratulations to our Cappies Critic, Keerthana S., for writing the winning critique for last Saturday's performance of The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of Macbeth by Ridley College. Keerthana's critique was chosen as the top of the top three and will be published in the St. Catharines Standard soon. Congratulations, Keerthana!

   

• Student Achievement Awards: You could win $1000! For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15th, 2019.

   

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention all Grade 9 and 10 Girls Volleyball players. There will be tryouts happening today and Thursday in the Big Gym from 2:30-4 pm. Make sure you bring a change of clothes and proper running shoes. Look forward to seeing you there!"

   

• Boys Basketball: Attention all boys interested in playing basketball... our first tryout will be happening on Wednesday Nov. 6 in the Big Gym after school from 2:30 - 4 pm. Make sure you bring a change of clothes and proper shoes. See you there!

• Attention all boys interested in playing Bucs Hockey.Tryouts start next week!If you did not attend yesterdays meeting you need to see Miss Perri in room 3200 or Mr. Ribeiro before tryouts!!!

   

• The School Nurse will not be in the building today. She will be here all day on Thursday if you need to make an appointment.

Monday, November 4, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We begin this week by acknowledging the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the gift of resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples.

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th. While all teachers must register to go, it is now open to the public for free. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Canadian Youth Ambassadors: This is the last day you can apply to be one of the 30 Canadian Youth Ambassador who will have an all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa and Panama! Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders. This is it. The very last chance.

   

• Pride Alliance: As part of our campaign of spreading Pride & Joy, we will be hosting a Buy-In movie this Friday during Periods 4 & 5. Tickets are available in the ticket booth in the hallway across from the office. If you would like to join us for a movie, purchase a $2 Buy-In ticket at the ticket booth. You'll receive a free popcorn as well!

   

• Ireland & Scotland: Last call for the travel club! There will be an information meeting on this Wednesday, November 6th at 6 o'clock in room 1-208. All those who are interested are asked to attend the meeting. Pick up your forms today from Ms. Tauro.

   

• Student Achievement Awards: You could win $1000! For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15^th, 2019. 

 

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.  If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention all Grade 9 and 10 Girls Volleyball players. There will be tryouts happening on Tuesday and Thursday in the Big Gym from 2:30-4 pm. Make sure you bring a change of clothes and proper running shoes. Look forward to seeing you there!"

   

• The White Pine books are in, so drop by the Library to check them out or come to our Bucs Book Club meeting today at lunch in the Library, to discuss the White Pine books.

    Here's a little bit about 1 of the books:  Sadie by Courtney Summers

    Sadie hasn't had an easy life.  Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life. But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie's entire world crumbles.  Sadie hits the road following a few meager clues to find her sister's killer.  West McCoy, a radio personality, starts his own podcast to help find Sadie before it's too late and to help her track down Mattie's killer.  Check out this book to find out who the killer is!

• Attention all boys interested in playing BUCS Hockey. There will be a meeting today with important information about tryouts, please visit to room 3200 during lunch. See you there!"
  
  
  Friday, November 1, 2019
  
  

• Here is a great volunteer hours opportunity for students living in, or can get to the Smithville area on the weekend:The Smithville legion is looking for student volunteers to help "sell" poppies on November 2 and 3 along with November 9 and 10. Shifts are 9 to noon and 1 to 4. Please see Guidance for more details and the contact info.

   

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Attention all Grade 9 and 10 Girls Volleyball players. There will be tryouts happening on Tuesday and Thursday in the Big Gym from 2:30-4:00pm. Make sure you bring a change of clothes and proper running shoes. Look forward to seeing you there!"

   

• Aapex would like you to stop by to see how you can get your license four months earlier, and receive a FREE Basic CAA Membership!Sign up now to save your spot in one of our upcoming classes.They will be located in the front Foyer during lunch today.

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: Good news, BUCS! The application deadline for Canadian Youth Ambassador has been extended until Monday, November 4th! Win an all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa and Panama! Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders.

   

• Pride Alliance: Rainbow Twizzlers! BUCS raised $49.50 for Village of Hope in Jordan. We had many hilarious and funny guesses for our candy jar. Maxime R. guessed a variable of 1, Alex K. guessed 82.5, Troy A. guessed 1 jar, a trillion million.4, and at least 3 and Jacob O. guessed 942.  Close calls include Davis G. who guessed 117, Riley D. who guessed 118, Ms. Lynette who guessed 121 and Jordan S. who guessed 120. Congratulations to our winner, Tori V. who guessed the actual number of 119 Rainbow Twizzlers. Come to the Office to get your prize! Thanks everyone from the Pride Alliance.

   

• Ireland & Scotland: Last call for the travel club! There will be an information meeting on Wednesday, November 6th at 6 o'clock in room 1-208. All those who are interested are asked to attend the meeting. Pick up your forms today from Ms. Tauro.

   

• The Haunted Circus: Thanks so much to all those BUCS who attended the Drama Club's Haunted Circus. We raised $121 and almost a full yellow bin for Community Care. Congratulations, BUCS. We Scared Hunger!!! 

• Student Achievement Awards: Listen up students! Are you trying to save money for your tuition, a trip, or a car? The annual OSSTF/FEESO Student Achievement Awards competition is open and YOU could win $1000! All you have to do is create an original piece of writing, art, or media based on this year's theme One Strong Woman. Speak to Ms. Tauro for more details!

 

Thursday, October 31, 2019

• Here is a great volunteer hours opportunity for students living in, or can get to the Smithville area on the weekend:The Smithville legion is looking for student volunteers to help "sell" poppies on November 2 and 3 along with November 9 and 10. Shifts are 9 to noon and 1 to 4. Please see Guidance for more details and the contact info.

   

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th. If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Girls Hockey:All girls interested in playing hockey this year must attend a short meeting Friday at 11:30 in room 2-123. Please be sure to attend as you will get paperwork and a practice schedule.

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: Good news, BUCS! The application deadline for Canadian Youth Ambassador has been extended until Monday, November 4th! Win an all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa and Panama! Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders.

   

• Pride Alliance: Rainbow Twizzlers! Guess how many in the jar for only 25 cents and you could win the whole shabang! The jar is sitting in the Office waiting for a winner. The draw will take place this Friday! All proceeds go to the Village of Hope in Jordan.

   

• We Scare Hunger: The BDSS Student Council is challenging all homerooms to see who can raise the most for Community Care! The homeroom that brings in the most canned goods wins a prize! Come on BUCS, get in the spirit and help out those in need! 

   

• Ireland & Scotland: Last call for the travel club! There will be an information meeting on Wednesday, November 6th at 6 o'clock in room 1-208. All those who are interested are asked to attend the meeting. Pick up your forms today from Ms. Tauro.

   

• The Haunted Circus: The Drama Club is holding its Annual Haunting today in the Drama Room. To gain entry, you must get an admit one ticket from your teacher and bring in a donation of a canned good or cash donation of at least a twoonie for Community Care. No one may enter, unless they bring payment! The Haunting begins after the announcements, stops for Trick or Treating at 11: 10, resumes after lunch and ends at 2 o'clock. We Scare Hunger!!! (in a spooky voice)

   

• ATTENTION ALL grade 12's with a morning MSIP:  There will be college and university application workshops tomorrow (Friday, Nov 1st) during period 1, 2, and 3 MSIP classes.  Your MSIP teacher will have a list of students who should come to room 3211, the  Co-op computer lab for your session.   Period 4, 5 and Co-op MSIP classes will be done next week.  Don't miss this important information session!!

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

• Here is a great volunteer hours opportunity for students living in, or can get to the Smithville area on the weekend:The Smithville legion is looking for student volunteers to help "sell" poppies on November 2 and 3 along with November 9 and 10. Shifts are 9 to noon and 1 to 4.Please see Guidance for more details and the contact info.

   

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Art Club: Would Ellie or Holly R please see Ms. Tauro after the announcements?

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: Good news, BUCS! The application deadline for Canadian Youth Ambassador has been extended until Monday, November 4th! Win an all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa and Panama! Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders.

   

• Me to We: As part of the BUCS We Scare Hunger Campaign, Me to We are collecting donations of canned goods in the front office in the clear bucket. Proceeds go to Village of Hope in Jordan.

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Listen up students! Are you trying to save money for your tuition, a trip, or a car? The annual OSSTF/FEESO Student Achievement Awards competition is open and YOU could win $1000! All you have to do is create an original piece of writing, art, or media based on this year's theme One Strong Woman. Speak to Ms. Tauro for more details!

   

• Pride Alliance: We have a candy jar of rainbow twizzlers in the front office. Guess how many in the jar for only 25 cents and you could win the whole shabang! Guess more than once! Guess 4 times for only $1! The draw will take place this Friday! All proceeds go to the Village of Hope in Jordan.

   

• We Scare Hunger: The BDSS Student Council is challenging all homerooms to a competition for Community Care! The homeroom that brings in the most canned goods wins a great prize (TBD)! Come on BUCS! Get in the spirit and help out those in need!

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Calling all First Nations, Metis and Inuitstudents! There is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16 for free!. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. This event is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

• We Scare Hunger Haunting: The Drama Club is holding its Annual Haunting in the Drama Room on Thursday, October 31st. To gain entry, you must bring in a donation of a canned good, toiletry, or other necessity for Community Care. Cash donations of at least $2 will be accepted. These will be collected at the door. No one may enter, unless they pay! Hey Bucs, we scare hunger!

   

• This is a reminder to the girls basketball team of our home game today after school - Make sure you're there at the gym right after school.

   

• The following students please come to the Main Office: Maykala H and Bella M.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

• Here is a great volunteer hours opportunity for students living in, or can get to the Smithville area on the weekend:The Smithville legion is looking for student volunteers to help "sell" poppies on November 2 and 3 along with November 9 and 10. Shifts are 9 to noon and 1 to 4. Please see Guidance for more details and the contact info.

   

• HEY BUCS!!!  We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th. If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

   

• Art Club: Would Ellie or Holly R please see Ms. Tauro after the announcements?

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: How would you like to make a positive change in your community? Win a free, all-expenses-paid experiential trip to Panama. Get mentorship with MPs, Senatorsand other community leaders. Meet your mentors during a free, all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa! Become an EF Canadian Youth Ambassador and experience a transformative leadership opportunity. The deadline is October 28th. Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders or talk to Ms. Tauro.

   

• Me to We: As part of the BUCS We Scare Hunger Campaign, Me to We are collecting donations of canned goods in the front office in the clear bucket. Proceeds go to Village of Hope in Jordan.

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Listen up students! Are you trying to save money for your tuition, a trip, or a car? The annual OSSTF/FEESO Student Achievemenet Awards competition is open and YOU could win $1000! All you have to do is create an original piece of writing, art, or media based on this year's theme One Strong Woman. Speak to Ms. Tauro for more details!

   

• Pride Alliance: We have a candy jar of rainbow twizzlers in the front office. Guess how many in the jar for only 25 cents and you could win the whole shabang! Guess more than once! Guess 4 times for only $1! Tyler F will come by to your homerooms to see if you want to guess. The draw will take place this Friday! All proceeds go to the Village of Hope in Jordan.

   

• We Scare Hunger: The BDSS Student Council is challenging all homerooms to a competition for Community Care! The homeroom that brings in the most canned goods wins a great prize (TBD)! Come on BUCS! Get in the spirit and help out those in need!

   

• We Scare Hunger Haunting: The Drama Club is holding its Annual Haunting in the Drama Room on Thursday, October 31st. To gain entry, you must bring in a donation of a canned good, toiletry, or other necessity for Community Care. Cash donations of at least $2 will be accepted. These will be collected at the door. No one may enter, unless they pay! Hey Bucs, we scare hunger!

• The Me to We Club will be meeting in the library today at lunch. We are looking for new members, so if making the world a better place is something that you care about, come and check us out! You can still make food donations at the front office because We Scare Hunger!

   

• Just a reminder to members of the following teams to bring in your uniforms tomorrow for Team Photos: Girls Basketball, Boys Volleyball, Girls Field Hockey, Cross Country and Football.You will be called down during Period 1.

Monday, October 28, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We begin this week by acknowledging the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the gift of resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples.

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Art Club: Would Ellie or Holly R please see Ms. Tauro after the announcements?

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: How would you like to make a positive change in your community? Win a free, all-expenses-paid experiential trip to Panama. Get mentorship with MPs, Senators  and other community leaders. Meet your mentors during a free, all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa! Become an EF Canadian Youth Ambassador and experience a transformative leadership opportunity. The deadline is October 28th. Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders or talk to Ms. Tauro.
  
  
• Me to We: As part of the BUCS We Scare Hunger Campaign, we are collecting donations of canned goods in the front office in the clear bucket. Proceeds go to Village of Hope in Jordan.

   

• Pride Alliance: We have a candy jar of rainbow twizzlers in the front office. Guess how many in the jar for only 25 cents and you could win the whole shabang! Guess more than once. Tyler F will come by to your homerooms this morning, if you want to have a guess. The draw takes place this Friday! All proceeds go to the Village of Hope in Jordan.

   

• We Scare Hunger: The BDSS Student Council is challenging all homerooms to a competition! The homeroom that brings in the most canned goods wins a great prize (TBD)! Come on BUCS! Get in the spirit and help out those in need! 

   

• Haunted, Abandoned, Circus: The Drama Club is holding its Annual Haunting in the Drama Room on Thursday, October 31st. To gain entry, you must bring in a donation of a canned good, toiletry, or other necessities for Community Care. These will be collected at the door. No one may enter, unless they pay! Hey Bucs, we scare hunger!
  
  
• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 3 tickets left! First come, first served! 

   

• Here is a great volunteer hours opportunity for students living in, or can get to the Smithville area on the weekend:The Smithville legion is looking for student volunteers to help "sell" poppies on November 2 and 3 along with November 9 and 10. Shifts are 9 to noon and 1 to 4.Please see Guidance for more details and the contact info.

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th. If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.
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• We will be taking Fall Sports Team Photos this Wednesday for the Yearbook so if you were on the Girls’ Field Hockey, Girls’ Basketball, Football or Cross Country team please bring your uniform to school that day and we will call you down to the large gym during Period 1.
• Exciting news from the Library! The White Pine books have arrived.The White Pine books are part of Canada's largest recreational reading program and have been selected especially for you.If you read the White Pine books you can come to the Celebration in May.Here's a short summary of 1 of the White Pine books:Baggage by Wendy Phillips -A mysterious young African turns up abandoned at the Vancouver airport.He speaks no English but would he tell his whole story if he could? Brittany and her teacher take the boy to airport authorities but are shocked to discover that he has been detained and may be deported.Brittany lights up social media to fight the injustice and drags her friends and her minister into a plan to release the African boy.Human smugglers also want to get him back. But whose cause is Brittany actually working for? Everyone will have to cope with their own baggage. So come to the Library to check out the White Pine books! 

Friday, October 25, 2019

• All Winter Sport team sign ups are outside the big gym.The following sports are available: Girls' volleyball, Boys' basketball, Girls' hockey, Boys' Hockey, Wrestling and Rowing.Sign up by Oct 25th.

   

• Field hockey: There will be a hockey “meeting” today at lunch in room 2123. Bring your jerseys - get some cake!

   

• Attention all Bucs! The athletic council is looking for student volunteers to photograph athletes during games! Anyone who may be interested in this opportunity is asked to see Mrs. Niemi in her office beside the big gym.

   

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.
• We will be taking Fall Sports Team Photos next Wednesday for the Yearbook so if you were on the Girls’ Field Hockey, Girls’ Basketball, Football or Cross Country team please bring your uniform to school that day and we will call you down to the large gym during Period 1.  
• We Scare Hunger: Hey Bucs! We are scaring hunger in two different causes this year. Me to We and the Pride Alliance are donating money and food to the Village of Hope in Jordan. If you wish to donate to Village of Hope, purchase tickets for the Candy Guessing Jar and bring canned goods to the office in the clear bucket. The Drama Club and Student Council are collecting canned goods for Community Care! Their is a homerooms competition to see who can bring in the most canned goods, toiletries, and food! For next week's Haunted House by the Drama Club, an article of food or toiletries or canned goods is the cost of entry. Give what you can to either cause. We want to scare hunger away!
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• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 10 tickets left! First come, first served!
  
  
• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: Hey! Win a free, all-expenses-paid experiential trip to Panama. Get mentorship with MPs, Senatorsand other community leaders during another free, all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa! Become an EF Canadian Youth Ambassador and experience a transformative leadership opportunity. The deadline is October 28th. Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders or talk to Ms. Tauro.
• Name the New School: Today's the last day to name the school. For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by the end of the day. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school!
• Art Club: Congratulations to our two teams of artists who attended the Art Battle at Laura Secord, Leighton D, Abby M and Emma T. The team of Jon N, Izzy S, and Meagan V won first prize! Woot!
• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

• All Winter Sport team sign ups are outside the big gym. Sign up by October 25, 2019.

  The following sports are available:

  • Girls' volleyball
  • Boys' basketball
  • Girls' hockey
  • Boys' Hockey
  • Wrestling
  • Rowing

     

• Athletic Council:There will be a meeting today at lunch in Mrs. Niemi’s office- new members are welcome. Bring your lunch.

   

• Field hockey: There will be a hockey “meeting” Friday at lunch in room 2123. Bring your jerseys - get some cake!

   

• We Scare Hunger: Hey Bucs! Our We Scare Hunger Campaign at BDSS has started. This year, the Me to We and Pride Alliance are donating money and food to Village of Hope in Jordan and the Drama Club and Student Council are collecting for Community Care! Give what you can to either cause. We want to scare hunger away!

   

• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 11 tickets left! First come, first served!

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: How would you like to make a positive change in your community? Win a free, all-expenses-paid experiential trip to Panama. Get mentorship with MPs, Senators and other community leaders during another free, all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa! Become an EF Canadian Youth Ambassador and experience a transformative leadership opportunity. The deadline is October 28th. Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders or talk to Ms. Tauro.

• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 25th. Come on! That's tomorrow. You could be the one to name the new school!

   

• HEY BUCS!!! We are looking for Student Leaders to help out with our Grade 8 Day on Wednesday, November 6^th and our Grade 8 Open House on November 27^th.If you’re interested please see Mrs. Badawey or sign up in guidance.

• We will be taking Fall Sports Team Photos next Wednesday for the Yearbook so if you were on the Girls’ Field Hockey, Girls’ Basketball, Football or Cross Country team please bring your uniform to school that day and we will call you down to the large gym during Period 1.  

 

• Calling all videographers and actors! Are you interested in making videos? The Frames competition is happening soon and we need to make a team from BDSS. Anyone who is interested in learning more about this amazing video competition, to to Ms. Lynett's room in the English area today at lunch. Look for the video sign above the door. That's room 3202 at lunch. Everyone is welcome!

   

• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.

   

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

• All Winter Sport team sign ups are outside the big gym.  Sign up by October 25, 2019.

  The following sports are available:

  • Girls' volleyball
  • Boys' basketball
  • Girls' hockey
  • Boys' Hockey
  • Wrestling
• This is a reminder to the Girls Basketball Team to meet at 2:30 today at the front of the school. We have an away game at Collegiate.You are excused at 2:10 to get dressed for the game. Please be on time as the taxis will be waiting.

   

• The School Nurse will be here today.

• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

• All Winter Sport team sign ups are outside the big gym. Sign up by October 25th.

  The following sports are available:

  • Girls' volleyball
  • Boys' basketball
  • Girls' hockey
  • Boys' Hockey
  • Wrestling
• Girls Hockey:All girls interested in playing hockey this year are asked to attend a short meeting TODAY at 11:30 am in Mr. Brown’s room (room 2-123).This meeting will be short!If you want a team this year please plan on attending the meeting.If for some strange reason you can not be there, please be sure to see Mr. Brown or Mr. Pellow immediately and sign the list on the outside of Mrs. Niemi’s office.

• Girls Rugby:All members of the girls’ rugby team who ordered hoodies are more than welcome to bring their money in ASAP.The hoodies have been ordered.

• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 18 tickets left! First come, first served!
  
  
• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Art Club: Would the following students please see Ms. Tauro as soon as possible today?! Ellie R. and Izzy S.

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: How would you like to make a positive change in your community? Win a free, all-expenses-paid experiential trip to Panama. Get mentorship with MPs, Senators and other community leaders. Meet your mentors during a free, all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa! Become an EF Canadian Youth Ambassador and experience a transformative leadership opportunity. The deadline is October 28th. Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders or talk to Ms. Tauro.

• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 25th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school!

   

• The Me to We Club will be meeting in the LIBRARY SEMINAR ROOM at lunch.

  New members are welcome to join. That's today, the Me to We Club will be meeting in the LIBRARY SEMINAR ROOM at lunch.

• The School Nurse will NOT be here today.

   

• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.

Monday, October 21, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We begin this week by acknowledging the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the gift of resources and friendship of Indigenous people.

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the-Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Art Club: Would the following students please see Ms. Tauro after these announcements in room 1-208? Leighton D., Ellie R., Izzy S., and Emma T.

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: How would you like to make a positive change in your community? Win a free, all-expenses-paid experiential trip to Panama. Get mentorship with MPs, Senators  and other community leaders. Meet your mentors during a free, all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa! Become an EF Canadian Youth Ambassador and experience a transformative leadership opportunity. The deadline is October 28th. Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders or talk to Ms. Tauro.
  
  
• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 25th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school!

• All Winter Sport team sign ups are outside the big gym.  The following sports are available: Girls' volleyball, Boys' basketball, Girls' hockey, Boys' Hockey and Wrestling  Sign up by Oct 25th.

   

• This is a reminder to ALL students involved with the Impact Program that Session Two will be tomorrow evening.  Bus pick up will be at 6:30 pm at BDSS.

• The Cafeteria is closed today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

   

• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.

Friday, October 18th, 2019

• REMINDER to ALL grade 9's to return your permission forms for Take Our Kids to Work Day.

  Drop your completed form in the Guidance Office.

• This is a reminder to any Senior Student wishing to attend the Ontario College Fair this Monday, October 21^st that we need your permission forms TODAY or we will have to cancel the trip!!! Please hand in your Forms to Mrs. Badawey or Mrs. Bardoel by noon today.

• Name the New School: Wanna name our new school? For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 25th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school!

   

• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: How would you like to make a positive change in your community? Win a free, all-expenses-paid experiential trip to Panama. Get mentorship with MPs, Senators and other community leaders. Meet your mentors during a free, all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa! Become an EF Canadian Youth Ambassador and experience a transformative leadership opportunity. The deadline is October 28th. Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders or talk to Ms. Tauro.

   

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: Today is the last day for your submission with your design for the DSBN FanCon's new mascot! For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Pride Alliance: Just a reminder that there is a Pride Alliance meeting today at lunch. The meeting will be moved to Room 1-208. Calling all LGBTQ+2-Spirited and their allies to Room 1-208 at lunch today.

   

• All Winter Sport team sign ups are outside the big gym.  The following sports are available:  Girls' volleyball, Boys' basketball, Girls' hockey, Boys' Hockey and Wrestling. Sign up by Oct 25th.

• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.

   

• The following students please come to the Main Office: Marcus M, Taryn A, Ashley C, Cody D, Rebecca D, Daniel P and Emma T.

 

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

• REMINDER to ALL grade 9's to return your permission forms for Take Our Kids to Work Day.

  Drop your completed form in the Guidance Office.

• ANOTHER REMINDER to ALL grade 11 and 12 students who would like to see the wide range of programs that Ontario Colleges have to offer. There will be a free bus trip to the Ontario College Fair in Welland.

• All you have to do is pick up a permission form in Guidance, and return it to get a seat on the bus. Don't miss out!

• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.
  
  
• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 25th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school!
  
  
• EF Canadian Youth Ambassadors: How would you like to make a positive change in your community? Win a free experiential trip to Panama. Get mentorship with MPs, Senators and other community leaders. Meet your mentors during a free trip to Ottawa Become an EF Canadian Youth Ambassador and experience a transformative leadership opportunity. The deadline is October 28th. Check it out on the FYI Boards or apply now at eftours.ca/youthleaders or talk to Ms. Tauro.
  
  

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: Tomorrow is the last day for your submission with your design for the DSBN FanCon's new mascot! For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

• Drama Club: There is a Drama Club meeting today in the Drama Room at lunch. We are preparing for the Broken Down Circus Haunting.

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara-on-the- Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

   

• Pride Alliance: Just a reminder that there is a Pride Alliance meeting tomorrow at lunch. The meeting will be moved to Room 1-208 tomorrow at lunch. Calling all LGBTQ+2-Spirited and their allies to Room 1-208 at lunch tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

• REMINDER to ALL grade 9's to return your permission forms for Take Our Kids to Work Day.

  Drop your completed form in the Guidance Office.

• ANOTHER REMINDER to ALL grade 11 and 12 students who would like to see the wide range of programs that Ontario Colleges have to offer. There will be a free bus trip to the Ontario College Fair in Welland.

• All you have to do is pick up a permission form in Guidance, and return it to get a seat on the bus. Don't miss out!

   

• A reminder to all students invited to attend the Niagara Student Summit at Brock University Thursday, October 17th.  The Bus will be picking us up at 8:30am. Please arrive on time tomorrow morning. 

• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 25th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school!

   

• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 18 tickets available. First come, first served!

   

• Student Achievement Awards: You could win $1000! For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15th, 2019.

   

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

   

• Anime Club: The meeting today is canceled.

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara on the Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

• Girls basketball team - I’m excusing you at 2:10 from period 5 to get changed before the taxis come.You need to meet at 2:30 in front of the school to catch the taxis for our away game at DSBN Academy

   

• The School Nurse is in all day today.

• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.

   

• The following student please come to the Main Office: Jesse K

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 

• Land Acknowledgement: We begin this week by acknowledging the land on which is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to gift of resources and friendship of Indigenous people.

   

• Field Hockey
  There will be a practice rain or shine tonight in preparation for Thursday’s semi final.

 

• REMINDER to ALL grade 9's to return your permission forms for Take Our Kids to Work Day.

  Drop your completed form in the Guidance Office.

   

• ANOTHER REMINDER to ALL grade 11 and 12 students who would like to see the wide range of programs that Ontario Colleges have to offer. There will be a free bus trip to the Ontario College Fair in Welland.

  All you have to do is pick up a permission form in Guidance, and return it to get a seat on the bus. Don't miss out!

• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by the end of the day. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school! 

   

• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 19 tickets available. First come, first served!                                                

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Hey Students! Do you want to win $1000? OSSTF/FEESO (please pronounce the second half as a word-fee=zoh) celebrates your achievement with its annual Student Achievement Awards. Submit an original piece of writing, visual art or video based on this year's theme of One Strong Woman and you could be chosen to attend an awards ceremony in Toronto. For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15^th, 2019. 

   

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! The mascot must be an original character and must represent one or more aspects of fandom that appeals to you. Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards. 

   

• The School Nurse is in this afternoon.

   

• If you have a Spare or Co-op for Period 5, please come to the Main Office to pick up your Progress Reports.

Thursday, October 10th, 2019

• Do you need community service hours?

  There is a need for students to help with the Thanksgiving Artfest in Vineland this weekend.

  Volunteers will act as parking attendants for the event. Hours are flexible over the long weekend.

  Please talk to Ms. Lancaster in Guidance TODAY if you are interested in this event.

• REMINDER to ALL grade 9's to return your permission forms for Take Our Kids to Work Day.

  Drop your completed form in the Guidance Office.

• ANOTHER REMINDER to ALL grade 11 and 12 students who would like to see the wide range of programs that Ontario Colleges have to offer. There will be a free bus trip to the Ontario College Fair in Welland.

  All you have to do is pick up a permission form in Guidance, and return it to get a seat on the bus. Don't miss out!

• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 25th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school! 
  
  
• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 18 tickets available. First come, first served! 

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: The deadline has been extended to today. Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value kindness and inclusion. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. 

• Student Achievement Awards: For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15^th, 2019. 

   

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

   

• Drama Club: There is a meeting at lunch today for the Drama Club in the Drama Room.

   

• Breaking the Mold Youth Conference: Are you self-identified as First Nations, Metis and Inuit? If you are, there is a fantastic opportunity to attend a conference at White Oaks Resort in Niagara on the Lake, November 14 - 16. Please check out the info on the FYI Boards or talk to Ms. Tauro. Opportunity Knocks! Answer the door!

   

• Moccasin Talk Speaker Series: Tanya Talaga, author of the book Seven Fallen Feathers, is speaking on November 18th at the Americana Conference Resort. While all teachers must register to see go, it is now open to the public. Check out the FYI Boards for more information.

• The Me to We Club announces the We Scare Hunger campaign. We will be collecting canned foods throughout October for 2 local charities.  Please bring in a can of food and drop it in to the bucket in the main office or in guidance.  Come on, Bucs, join us in this campaign to contribute to our community!

Wednesday, October 9th, 2019

• The School Nurse is here all day today.

   

• This is a reminder to the Girls Basketball Team that you have a home game today after school. Meet at the gym right after school to get your jerseys and change for warm up. It is very important that you are all there!

• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 15th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school! 

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value kindness and inclusion. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline has been extended to this Thursday, October 10^th, 2019! 

• Student Achievement Awards: For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15^th, 2019. 

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards. 

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

• Any students interested in joining the swim team need to pick up forms in the music room today.  Practices begin Wednesday.

   

• Attention SHSM Hospitality & Food Processing students: Please be advised that the Indigenous Foods Workshop will now be held at BDSS in the Culinary Lab on Thursday, October 10. The workshop will start at 10:00 am, you will be excused from your period 2 class at 9:50 am.

   

• Attention ALL grade 11 and 12 students:

  There will be a bus going to the College Information Fair at Niagara College, on Monday, October 21st. This will be a great opportunity for you to see ALL Ontario Colleges in one spot, and get program information from their reps.

  The bus is free! All you have to do is return a signed permission form to get a seat on the bus. Permission forms in Guidance!!

• A reminder to ALL Grade 9 and 10 students who’ve signed up for the DSBN Impact Program that your first session begins tonight.  If you’ve requested transportation please arrive at BDSS tonight before 6:30pm.

   

• Could the following students please see Mrs. Badawey today after this morning’s announcements: Nathan B and Ashley C.

   

• Photo Day: Photo retake day is today! If your last picture didn’t turn out or if you didn’t have your picture taken yet, you’ll need to go to Retake Day to get your student card. You'll be called down to the small gym.     

                                                         

•  Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 15th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school!

   

• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 20 tickets available. First come, first served!

   

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value kindness and inclusion. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline has been extended to this Thursday, October 10th, 2019!                                                   

• Student Achievement Awards: For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15th, 2019.

   

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

   

• Do you need community service hours?

  There is a need for students to help with the Thanksgiving Artfest in Vineland this weekend.

  Volunteers will act as parking attendants for the event. Hours are flexible over the long weekend.

  Please talk to Ms. Lancaster in Guidance TODAY if you are interested in this event.

• Niagara College is here this morning for a 9:30 presentation in the TTR. If you signed up for this presentation, please go to period 2 for attendance first, then come to the TTR.

   

• The Me to We club will be meeting in room 3202 to plan the We Scare Hunger campaign. Please attend today in Ms Lynett's room

Monday, October 7th, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We begin this gathering by acknowledging the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.

   

• Photo Day: Photo retake day is tomorrow! If your last picture didn’t turn out or if you didn’t have your picture taken yet, you’ll need to go to Retake Day to get your student card.

   

• Name the New School: We need your help to name our new secondary school in West Niagara! For more information on the criteria, check out the FYI Boards and submit your name to NAMEYOURSCHOOL.DSBN.ORG by October 15th. Come on! You could be the one to name the new school!

   

• Hamilton: The Music, Art & Drama Department is inviting students to go see the musical, Hamilton in Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. Permission forms are available at the Music Room, the Drama Room and on the music stand outside of room 1-208. There are only 28 tickets available. First come, first served!

   

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value kindness and inclusion. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline has been extended to this Thursday, October 10th, 2019!

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Hey Students! Do you want to win $1000? OSSTF/FEESO (please pronounce the second half as a word-fee=zoh) celebrates your achievement with its annual Student Achievement Awards. Submit an original piece of writing, visual art or video based on this year's theme of One Strong Woman and you could be chosen to attend an awards ceremony in Toronto. For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is November 15th, 2019.

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! The mascot must be an original character and must represent one or more aspects of fandom that appeals to you. Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

• Any students interested in joining the swim team need to pick up forms in the music room today. Practices begin Wednesday.

   

• Attention SHSM Hospitality & Food Processing students: Please be advised that the Indigenous Foods Workshop will now be held at BDSS in the Culinary Lab on Thursday, October 10. The workshop will start at 10:00 am, you will be excused from your period 2 class at 9:50 am.

   

• Brock University Presentation:Just a reminder that Brock University will be here today at 1:30. You must be signed up to attend.Sign up sheets are in the guidance office.

   

• Attention ALL grade 11 and 12 students:

There will be a bus going to the College Information Fair at Niagara College, on Monday, October 21st. This will be a great opportunity for you to see ALL Ontario Colleges in one spot, and get program information from their reps.

The bus is free! All you have to do is return a signed permission form to get a seat on the bus. Permission forms in Guidance!!

Friday, September 27th, 2019

• SHSM Hospitality & Tourism Students – Please be advised that due to inclement weather forecasted for this Saturday, September 28, the Pop Up Kitchen a the Beamsville Farmers Market will be rescheduled until the new 2020 season.

   

• The Me to We Club invites you to visit their table in the lobby today and Monday at lunch.Add your message of hope and remembrance to our art project. Learn more about Orange Shirt Day and enjoy a candy!That’s today and Monday in the front lobby.

   

• Any students interested in joining the BDSS Swim Team are asked to sign up outside the music room.For more details see Mrs. McNeil.

   

• ART CLUB: There will be a brief Art Club meeting on Monday at lunch in room 1-208. There are a few important things we need to go over. Calling all artists for an Art Club meeting on Monday at lunch in room 1-208!

   

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Emily L. our Artist of the Month of September. Jessica J. and Abby S. both like Rust. Which one is your favourite?

   

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! The mascot must be an original character and must represent one or more aspects of fandom that appeals to you. Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

   

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value kindness and inclusion. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline is October 7th, 2019!

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Hey Students! Do you want to win $1000? OSSTF/FEESO (please pronounce the second half as a word-fee=zoh) celebrates your achievement with its annual Student Achievement Awards. Submit an original piece of writing, visual art or video based on this year's theme of One Strong Woman and you could be chosen to attend an awards ceremony in Toronto. For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is October 31st.

   

• Travel Club:Are you interested in travelling to Scotland and Ireland during the March Break with a group of like minded travellers? Please see Ms. Tauro for more information. Come travel the world with us!

Thursday, September 26th, 2019

• There will be Dodgeball game today in the gym at lunch.It will be the Grad 9 and 10’s against the Grade 11 and 12’s.

   

• The Me to We Club invites you to visit their table in the front lobby today, tomorrow and Monday at lunch. Add your message of hope and remembrance to our art project. Learn more about Orange Shirt Day and enjoy a candy!  That's today, tomorrow and Monday in the front lobby.

   

• Be sure to wear orange next Monday to support Orange Shirt Day and to possibly be the homeroom with the most orange - and win cupcakes for the entire class!

   

• Art Contests: There are 3 contests currently going on. The DSBN Flag Design Contest, the Student Achievement Awards and FanCon's Mascot Design. One pays $250 for the winner, one pays $1000 for the winner, and one doesn't pay money but will publish your design. Check out the FYI Boards to see which is which. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of room 1-208.

   

• Drama Club: What's going on with the Haunted House? Are we entering the National Theatre School Drama Festival? For the answer to these questions and more, stay tuned. The Drama Club will meet today in the Drama Room at lunch. See you there!

   

• PRIDE Alliance: The Pride Alliance will meet on tomorrow at lunch in the Drama Room. If you are 2-Spirited, LGBTQ or an ally who supports equity for all, please join us tomorrow at lunch in the Drama Room.

   

• Any students interested in joining the BDSS Swim Team are asked to sign up outside the music room. For more details see Mrs. McNeil

   

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

• Next Thursday at lunch will be the first day for dodge ball in the big gym for any grade 9 and 10s.That's dodge ball on Thursdays in the big gym for grade 9 and 10.

   

• The School Nurse will be here all day today.

   

• Could all students who’ve been invited to attend the Niagara Student Summit please register online and hand in your Permission Forms to Mrs. Badawey as soon as possible.

   

• There will be a Camp Bucs Leaders meeting today at lunch in the TTR.Please see Mrs. Badawey or Mrs. McNeil if you cannot attend.

   

• Art Contests: There are 3 contests currently going on. The DSBN Flag Design Contest, the Student Achievement Awards and FanCon's Mascot Design. One pays $250 for the winner, one pays $1000 for the winner, and one doesn't pay money but will publish your design. Check out the FYI Boards to see which is which. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of room 1-208.

   

• Anime Club: The Anime Club will meet for the first time today in Room 1-208 at lunch. All those interested in joining, please come. Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

   

• Drama Club: What's going on with the Haunted House? Are we entering the National Theatre School Drama Festival? For the answer to these questions and more, stay tuned. The Drama Club will meet tomorrow in the Drama Room at lunch. See you there!

   

• PRIDE Alliance: The Pride Alliance will meet on Friday at lunch in the Drama Room. If you are 2-Spirited, LGBTQ or an ally who supports equity for all, please join us on Friday at lunch in the Drama Room

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

 

• Next Thursday at lunch will be the first day for dodge ball in the big gym for any grade 9 and 10s.  That's dodge ball on Thursdays in the big gym for grade 9 and 10.

   

• There is a new Video Club starting up here at BDSS.  If you are interested in all things video, a quick meeting will be held today, Tuesday, during lunch in room 3202. Head to the English department and look for the video club sign.

   

• BDSS Golf Team: A big shout out to members of the BDSS golf team who competed at Twenty Valley yesterday. An excellent effort was made by Jason T and Loghan N. Special congratulations go out to Coby E. who, with his round in the 80s on a challenging course, turned in the top performance of the team and earned entrance into the next level of competition at SOSSA. Way to go Bucs!

   

• Me to We - the social justice club - will be having a mandatory meeting today at lunch to make the orange ribbons and other activities for Orange Shirt Day. We are meeting in room 3202, Ms. Lynett's room. If you are interested in Me to We or social justice issues, please head to the English wing and look for the Me to We sign.  New members are welcome! 

   

• The School Nurse will be here this afternoon.

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had the chance to see Emily L. work in the Wing One Gallery?  Paige G. favourites are Holes and By J.K. Meowling. Nathan B. is Sean William McLoughlin. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Contests: There are 3 contests currently going on. The DSBN Flag Design Contest, the Student Achievement Awards and FanCon's Mascot Design. One pays $250 for the winner, one pays $1000 for the winner, and one doesn't pay money but will publish your design. Check out the FYI Boards to see which is which. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of room 1-208.

   

• Anime Club: The Anime Club will meet for the first time tomorrow in Room 1-208 at lunch. All those interested in joining, please come. Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

   

• Drama Club: Drama Club will meet on Thursday in the Drama Room at lunch. See you there!

   

• PRIDE Alliance: The Pride Alliance will meet on Friday at lunch in the Drama Room. If you are 2-Spirited, LGBTQ or an ally who supports equity for all, please join us on Friday at lunch in the Drama Room.

 

Monday, September 23, 2019

• Next Thursday at lunch will be the first day for dodge ball in the big gym for any grade 9 and 10s. That's dodge ball on Thursdays in the big gym for grade 9 and 10.

   

• Please join us in the Library Seminar Room at lunch to watch the movie based on the book "Everything, Everything" by author Nicola Yoon. Bring your lunch and enjoy the snacks, while we watch a movie at lunch today in the Library seminar room. See you there!

   

• There is a new Video Club starting up here at BDSS.  If you are interested in all things video, a quick meeting will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, during lunch in room 3202. Head to the English department and look for the video club sign.

   

• As we get ready for Orange Shirt Day, anyone interested in helping with this event, anyone interested in social justice issues, please drop in to Ms. Lynett’s room at lunch. That’s room 3202 in the English wing. New members are welcome! Look for the Me to We sign in the English wing.

   

• A reminder to all Grade 9 students and Senior Leaders to get your Permission Forms for Camp Bucs in TODAY!

   

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the Indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today. We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.

   

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Emily L our Artist of the Month of September. Meagen F favourite is Difference and Daniel S is Memories. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Contests: There are 3 contests currently going on. The DSBN Flag Design Contest, the Student Achievement Awards and FanCon's Mascot Design. One pays $250 for the winner, one pays $1000 for the winner, and one doesn't pay money but will publish your design. Check out the FYI Boards to see which is which. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of room 1-208.
  
  
• Anime Club: The Anime Club will meet for the first time this Wednesday in Room 1-208 at lunch. All those interested in joining, please come. Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

• Drama Club: Drama Club will meet on Thursday in the Drama Room. See you there!

• PRIDE Alliance: The Pride Alliance will meet on Friday at lunch in the Drama Room. If you are 2-Spirited, LGBTQ or an ally who supports equal rights, please join us on Friday at lunch in the Drama Room.

• Travel Club:There is a very important meeting tonight for those are interested in going to Ireland and Scotland this March Break. Please come to room 1-208 on Monday night (September 23rd) at 6 PM. That's this coming Monday night at 6 PM in room 1-208. Come travel the world with us!

Friday, September 20, 2019

• ROWING: On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.

    Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

• Would you like to help the environment and get volunteer hours while doing it?The Eco Defenders group are looking for volunteers for the Jordan and Beamsville area. Please see Guidance for more information.

   

• Volunteers are needed to assist with the Food drive this Saturday morning, September 21 for Community Care of West Niagara. Volunteers will be picking up donations from residents in the Beamsville area.  Please stop by Guidance to get more information on this worthwhile event!

   

• Next Thursday at lunch will be the first day for dodge ball in the big gym for any grade 9 and 10s. That's dodge ball on Thursdays in the big gym for grade 9 and 10.

   

• ATTENTION ALL GRADE 9 STUDENTS AND SENIOR LEADERS, permission forms for Camp Bucs are due Monday!!If you’ve misplaced yours please come down to the Main Office today to pick up another one.

   

• Could Sam A, Sam P, Morgan M, Brad J, Elijah W, Troy A and Kerwin F please come down to the Student Success Office at the beginning of Lunch today.

   

• BDSS Golf Team: Would all BDSS team members who are slated to play in next week's Zone competition please meet in Rm. 3-204 at the start of lunch today. This meeting is mandatory.

   

• Drama Club: There will be a Drama Club Meeting on next Thursday, September 26th in the Drama Room during lunch. If you are interested in helping with our Haunted House or talking about the National Theatre School Drama Festival, please go to the Drama Room at lunch on Thursday. See you there!

   

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Emily L our Artist of the Month of September. Meagen F favourite is Difference and Daniel S is Memories. Which one is your favourite?

• Art Contests: There are 3 contests currently going on. The DSBN Flag Design Contest, the Student Achievement Awards and FanCon's Mascot Design. One pays $250 for the winner, one pays $1000 for the winner, and one doesn't pay money but will publish your design. Check out the FYI Boards to see which is which. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of room 1-208.

   

• Anime Club: The Anime Club will meet for the first time next Wednesday, September 25th, in Room 1-208 at lunch. All those interested in joining, please come. Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

   

• Travel Club:There is a very important meeting for those are interested in going to Ireland and Scotland this March Break. Please come to room 1-208 on Monday night (September 23rd) at 6 PM. That's this coming Monday night at 6 PM in room 1-208. Come travel the world with us!

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

• ROWING: On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school. Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

   

• Would you like to help the environment and get volunteer hours while doing it?The Eco Defenders group are looking for volunteers for the Jordan and Beamsville area. Please see Guidance for more information.

   

• Volunteers are needed to assist with the Food drive this Saturday morning, September 21 for Community Care of West Niagara. Volunteers will be picking up donations from residents in the Beamsville area.

   

  Please stop by Guidance to get more information on this worthwhile event!

• Athletic Council:Will meet TODAY in Mrs. Niemi's office during the lunch break. Bring your lunch and a friend!

• Field hockey: Congratulations to the field hockey team on winning a scrimmage against Eden Tuesday. Grade nines Aleasha S and Leah M starting the scoring, finished off by Kimberlyn and Brittany to end the game 4-0.  Permission forms for Tuesday's Earlybird tournament are due. Bring them to tonight's practice.

   

• There is a new updated schedule for Girls Basketball.  I will have copies for you on Friday of this week.  Tuesday's game has been changed to a later date.  Please make sure all your forms and money/cheques come back to Mrs. Boles or Ms. Bardoel by Friday at the latest.  If you haven't received forms, come to either of us and we'll give you some.  Next practice is Monday Sept. 23 after school.

   

• Take Back the Night: Just a reminder that tonight, Take Back the Night will be taking place at the St. Catharines Public Library at 6:30 pm. This year's theme is Human Trafficking.

   

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Emily L our Artist of the Month of September. Jessica J and Abby S both like Rust. Which one is your favourite?

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! The mascot must be an original character and must represent one or more aspects of fandom that appeals to you. Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

   

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value kindness and inclusion. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline is October 7th, 2019!

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Hey Students! Do you want to win $1000? OSSTF/FEESO celebrates your achievement with its annual Student Achievement Awards. Submit an original piece of writing, visual art or video based on this year's theme of One Strong Woman and you could be chosen to attend an awards ceremony in Toronto. For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208. Deadline is October 31st.

   

• Travel Club:There is a very important meeting for those are interested in going to Ireland and Scotland this March Break. Please come to room 1-208 on Monday night (September 23rd) at 6 PM. That's this coming Monday night at 6 PM in room 1-208.

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

• ROWING: On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school. Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

   

• Athletic Council will have its first meeting today at lunch in Mrs. Niemi's office. Please bring your lunch.

   

• Would you like to help the environment and get volunteer hours while doing it?The Eco Defenders group are looking for volunteers for the Jordan and Beamsville area. Please see Guidance for more information.

   

• There will be a very important meeting for ALL grade 12's who are on track to graduate this June. It will take place TODAY, period 2, in the cafeteria. At this meeting, we will do a quick diploma 'refresher', and there will be some important information to help your planning for post-secondary schooling and job search.  Please DO NOT miss this important meeting. 

   

• The School Nurse will be here all day today.

   

• Take Back the Night: Take Back the Night is in St. Catharines at 6:30 tomorrow night. All those who want to join this protest for the right to be safe as a woman, especially at night, please join us for our march at the St. Catharines Public Library. Ms. Tauro's band, BroadBand, is performing. This year's theme is Human Trafficking.

   

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Emily L. our Artist of the Month of September. Emily is currently a grade 11 student at BDSS. Her artwork is about positivity and spreading messages encouraging people to feel good about themselves. Ms. Tauro's favourite is Changes: Part 1 & 2 and William B. is By J.K. Meowling. Which one is your favourite?

   

• DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! The mascot must be an original character and must represent one or more aspects of fandom that appeals to you. Comics, Anime, Movies, Television, LARP, CosPlay, Board Games or Video Games. The winning character will be signed by the artist and featured prominently on the website during the convention in April 2020! Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

• WE DAY: Would all those attending WE DAY Please come briefly at the start of lunch for travel information. There are some spots left if you wish to attend and haven't brought in your permission forms. See you at the start of lunch for a short meeting.

• Student Achievement Awards: What would you do with $1000? If you want a chance at winning an annual OSSTF/FEESO Student Achievement Award, you need to create an original piece of writing, art, or media on this year's theme One Strong Woman. Submission deadline is October 31st. For more information, check out the FYI Boards or to go www.osstf.ca and search Student Achievement Awards.

   

• Travel Club: There is a very important meeting of the travel club today at lunch. If you are interested in travelling the world, and more specifically to Ireland and Scotland this March Break, please come to room 1-208 at lunch. Come travel the world with us!

   

• Just a reminder to all Grade 9 Students to hand in their Permission Forms for Camp Bucs.

• Could the following students please see Mrs. Badawey before the end of the day today: Evalina C, Elijah W, Sarah H, Brittany R, Daisie W, Adam H, Matt C, Devon R, Kerwin F, Sam A, Sam P,  Johnny B, Paige G, Brad J and Nathan B.

• Could all Camp Bucs Leaders meet in the TTR at the beginning of lunch today.

• Volunteers are needed to assist with the Food drive this Saturday morning, September 21 for Community Care of West Niagara. Volunteers will be picking up donations from residents in the Beamsville area.  Please stop by Guidance to get more information on this worthwhile event!

Tuesday, September 17th, 2019

• ROWING: On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.

   

  Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

• There will be a field hockey scrimmage today after school at 2:30 against Eden. Please excuse the team at 2:00.

• Athletic Council will have its first meeting this Wednesday at lunch in Mrs. Niemi's office. Please bring your lunch.

• Volunteers are needed to assist with the Food drive this Saturday morning, September 21 for Community Care of West Niagara. Volunteers will be picking up donations from residents in the Beamsville area.

   

  Please stop by Guidance to get more information on this worthwhile event!

  DSBN FanCon@GFESS: DSBN FanCon is looking for a new mascot! The mascot must be an original character and must represent one or more aspects of fandom that appeals to you. Comics, Anime, Movies, Television, LARP, CosPlay, Board Games or Video Games. The winning character will be signed by the artist and featured prominently on the website during the convention in April 2020! Submissions are due October 18th. For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards.

• WE DAY: Permission forms are now overdue. If you have not yet brought in your form, pick one up from the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208 and get it in by tomorrow!

   

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value kindness and inclusion. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline is October 7th, 2019!

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Hey Students! Do you want to win $1000? OSSTF/FEESO (please pronounce the second half as a word-fee=zoh) celebrates your achievement with its annual Student Achievement Awards. Submit an original piece of writing, visual art or video based on this year's theme of One Strong Woman and you could be chosen to attend an awards ceremony in Toronto. For more information, check out the FYI boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208.

• Travel Club: There will be a meeting of the travel club on Wednesday at lunch. That's tomorrow. If you are interested in travelling the world, and more specifically to Ireland and Scotland this March Break, please come to a brief lunch time meeting in room 1-208.

   

• There will be a very important meeting for ALL grade 12's who are on track to graduate this June.It will take place period 2, on Wednesday, September 18, in the cafeteria.At this meeting, we will do a quick diploma 'refresher', and there will be some important information to help your planning for post-secondary schooling and job search.  Please DO NOT miss this important meeting.

   

• Would you like to help the environment and get volunteer hours while doing it?The Eco Defenders group are looking for volunteers for the Jordan and Beamsville area.

• The School Nurse will be here this afternoon.

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Emily L. our Artist of the Month of September. Emily is currently a grade 11 student at BDSS. Her artwork is about positivity and spreading messages encouraging people to feel good about themselves. Which one is your favourite?

• Golf Team:There will be a meeting of the BDSS Golf Team at the beginning of lunch today. Attendance is mandatory for any player intent on competing at Zone this year.

Monday, September 16th, 2019

• ROWING:  On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.

   

  Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

• AAPEX Driving Academy is in the front Foyer today over lunch. Stop by to see how you can get your license for months earlier, and receive a FREE Basic CAA Membership!  Sign up now to save our spot in one of our upcoming classes.

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the Indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today. We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.

   

• Pride Alliance: There will be an inaugural meeting of the Pride Alliance led by the PRIDE COUNCIL on Friday at lunch in the Drama Room. This will be an alliance of LGBTQ+2-Spirited and any allies. All are welcome! Bring a lunch and bring a friend.

   

• WE DAY: Permission forms are now due. If you have not yet brought in your form, pick one up from the Music Stand outside of Room 1-208 and get it in by tomorrow!

   

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value student voice, leadership, inclusivity, kindness, acceptance, diversity, bias-free environments, respect, positive engagement and upstandership. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline is October 7th, 2019!

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Do you enjoy writing, visual art, media or building things? Would you like to put your talents toward a chance to win $1000? Then enter this year's OSSTF/FEESO Student Achievement Awards competition. There is a poster with the theme One Strong Woman posted on each FYI Board. If you want to compete for this award, get your submission to Ms. Tauro by the end of the month.

• Travel Club: There will be a meeting of the travel club on Wednesday at lunch. If you are interested in travelling the world, and more specifically to Ireland and Scotland this March Break, please come to a brief lunch time meeting in room 1-208 on Wednesday. 

• Please join us at the Book Buc Club meeting in the Library seminar room at lunch today.  Bring your lunch.  See you there.

   

• This is just a reminder to ALL Grade 9 students to hand in your Permission Forms for Camp Bucs as soon as possible!  If you did not receive a permission form on Friday, please pick one up in the Main Office.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Badawey or Mrs. McNeil.

   

• ATTENTION ALL CAMP BUCS LEADERS!  There will be a brief meeting today in the TTR at the beginning of lunch.

   

• There will be a Girls Basketball practice today after school in the big gym.  Any girls interested in playing basketball this year should attend.

• University and College Presentations:  This week we will begin our University & College presentations with visits from Laurentian University on Wednesday & Humber College on Friday.  Presentations are open to Grade 11 & 12 students who are pursuing post-secondary education based on their current timetable.  Signup is mandatory if you want to attend.  Please sign up in the guidance office.  If you have not signed up in advance you will not be able to attend.  

Friday, September 13th, 2019

• ROWING: On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.

   

  Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

   

• If you need any school supplies, see Mrs. Berg in the Resource Room (room 1204), Mrs. Arkell in her office in Guidance area or Mrs. Badawey in her office (across from the Vice Principal’s office) – anytime – there are donated backpacks from DSBN – with supplies inside!!!

• Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM:

Are you interested in plants, greenhouse, landscape or forestry? 

Would you like a better chance at getting a job after high school?

Then the Agriculture/Horticulture SHSM program is for you.

Any students interested in becoming part of the Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM please see Mr. Morningstar or Mrs. Lancaster in Guidance for more details.

• Would you like to help the environment and get volunteer hours while doing it?The Eco Defenders group are looking for volunteers for the Jordan and Beamsville area.

   

  Please see Guidance for more information.

• Social Justice League: The Social Justice League has now gone back to being two clubs: Me to We and the GSA. Ms. Lynett will be advisor for the Me to We Club and will meet at lunch on Thursdays at the Library Seminar Room. the GSA will be called the PRIDE ALLIANCE and will be run by the PRIDE Council. Meetings will take place on Fridays at lunch in the Drama Room. The next Alliance meeting is Friday, September 20th.

• WE DAY: Please pick up your permission forms from Ms. Tauro today for WE Day which is next Thursday, September 19th. Forms are due on Monday.

   

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value student voice, leadership, inclusivity, kindness, acceptance, diversity, bias-free environments, respect, positive engagement and upstandership. You could win $250! For more information, check out the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline is October 7th, 2019!

• Student Achievement Awards: Listen up students! Are you trying to save money for your tuition, a trip, or a car? The annual OSSTF/FEESO Student Achievement Awards competition is open and YOU could win $1000! All you have to do is create an original piece of writing, art, or media based on this year's theme One Strong Woman. For more information, check out the FYI Boards.

 

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

• ROWING: On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.

    Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

• SHSM HOSPITALITY MAJOR AND SHSM FOOD PROCESSING MAJOR- IF YOU are in grade 11 or 12, and interested in signing up please see Mrs. Lancaster or Chef for more details.

   

• If you need any school supplies, see Mrs. Berg in the Resource Room (room 1204), Mrs. Arkell in her office in Guidance area or Mrs. Badawey in her office (across from the Vice Principal’s office) – anytime – there are donated backpacks from DSBN – with supplies inside!!!

   

• Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM:

Are you interested in plants, greenhouse, landscape or forestry? 

Would you like a better chance at getting a job after high school?

Then the Agriculture/Horticulture SHSM program is for you.

Any students interested in becoming part of the Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM please see Mr. Morningstar or Mrs. Lancaster in Guidance for more details.

• There will be a meeting for the Junior Boys Volleyball team in Rm 2210 on today at lunch. All junior boys wishing to play on the team must attend.

   

• Eco club meets today in Room 2-211 at lunch!Come and see what we’re all about, and together we can help Beamsville be more environmentally friendly for all our futures!

   

• The first Girls basketball tryout will be on Thursday Sept. 12 from 2:30 to 3:45 in the big gym.Any girls interested in playing basketball this fall should attend.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Boles.

• The school nurse will be here all day today.

   

• HEY BUCS!!!! If you like FREE food (and who doesn’t), LOVE to meet new people, want to EARN Community Service Hours, learn new things, gain skills and have FUN then the Youth Advisory Committee is the choice for you!  If you’re interested in the GREAT opportunity please see Mrs. Badaway for more details.  Application deadline is September 15^th.

• Social Justice League: Just a reminder that there is a Social Justice League meeting today at lunch in Room 1-208. All are welcome. Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

   

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value student voice, leadership, inclusivity, kindness, acceptance, diversity, bias-free environments, respect, positive engagement and upstandership. The winning entry will receive $250! For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards. Entry forms are on the Music Stand outside room 1-208. The deadline is October 7th, 2019!

   

• ART Club: There will be an Art Club Meeting on Thursday at lunch in room 1-208. All interested artists please come. Thanks.

   

• Student Achievement Awards: Listen up students! Are you trying to save money for your tuition, a trip, or a car? The annual OSSTF/FEESO Student Achievemenet Awards competition is open and YOU could win $1000! All you have to do is create an original piece of writing, art, or media basedon this year's theme One Strong Woman. There are junio and senior grade awards.   Speak to Ms. Tauro for more details!

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019

• ROWING:  On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.

    Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

• SHSM HOSPITALITY MAJOR AND SHSM FOOD PROCESSING MAJOR- IF YOU are in grade 11 or 12, and interested in signing up please see Mrs. Lancaster or Chef for more details.

   

• School Photos:  Just a reminder to all staff and students that photo day is today. Students will be called down alphabetically regardless of what grade they are in.  All staff and students are required to have their photo taken. 

   

• If you need any school supplies, see Mrs. Berg in the Resource Room (room 1204), Mrs. Arkell in her office in Guidance area or Mrs. Badawey in her office (across from the Vice Principal’s office) – anytime – there are donated backpacks from DSBN – with supplies inside!!!

   

• Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM:

Are you interested in plants, greenhouse, landscape or forestry? 

Would you like a better chance at getting a job after high school?

Then the Agriculture/Horticulture SHSM program is for you.

Any students interested in becoming part of the Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM please see Mr. Morningstar or Mrs. Lancaster in Guidance for more details.

• There will be a meeting for the Junior Boys Volleyball team in Rm 2210 on Wednesday at lunch.  All junior boys wishing to play on the team must attend.

   

• Eco club is starting up again for the year, but i hope your eco actions never stopped!  Eco club invites all students, including new grade 9s, to come check out our relaxed club!  We meet on Wednesdays at lunch in from 2-211 with Mrs. Fairbank!  Bring your lunch, and a friend, and see what we're all about!  

   

• The first girls basketball tryout will be on Thursday Sept. 12 from 2:30 to 3:45 in the big gym.  Any girls interested in playing basketball this fall should attend.  If you have any questions, see Mrs. Boles.

• The school nurse will be here this afternoon.
  
  
  Monday, September 9th, 2019
  
  

• ROWING: On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.

    Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

• Please join us at the Book Buc Club meeting in the Library seminar room at lunch today.  Bring your lunch.  See you there.

   

• SHSM HOSPITALITY MAJOR AND SHSM FOOD PROCESSING MAJOR- IF YOU are in grade 11 or 12, and interested in signing up please see Mrs. Lancaster or Chef for more details.

   

• Breakfast Club starts Today!!! Located up on the third floor.ALL students are welcome to come and fuel their bodies with breakfast!

   

• School Photos:  Just a reminder to all staff and students that photo day is tomorrow.  Students will be called down alphabetically regardless of what grade they are in.  All staff and students are required to have their photo taken. 

   

• If you need any school supplies, see Mrs. Berg in the Resource Room (room 1204), Mrs. Arkell in her office in Guidance area or Mrs. Badawey in her office (across from the Vice Principal’s office) – anytime – there are donated backpacks from DSBN – with supplies inside!!!

   

• Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM:

Are you interested in plants, greenhouse, landscape or forestry? 

Would you like a better chance at getting a job after high school?

Then the Agriculture/Horticulture SHSM program is for you.

Any students interested in becoming part of the Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM please see Mr. Morningstar or Mrs. Lancaster in Guidance for more details.

• Social Justice League: Calling all students who are interested in joining the Social Justice League to create a safe, positive space at school, LGBTQ+2 rights, anti-bullying, and doing what we can to help where there is need. If you are a concerned citizen, LGBTQ, or an ally, join us this Wednesday at lunch in Room 1-208. All are welcome. Bring your lunch and bring a friend!

• DSBN Flag Design Contest: Create a flag that shows how DSBN Schools value student voice, leadership, inclusivity, kindness, acceptance, diversity, bias-free environments, respect, positive engagement and upstandership. The winning entry will receive $250! For more information, check it out on the FYI Boards. The deadline is October 7th, 2019!

  Morning Announcers: Would all morning announcers please see Ms. Tauro in room 1-208 right after the announcements this morning? That's all morning announcers to room 1-208 right after the announcements.

• Just a reminder that Joanne, the school nurse, will be at the school every Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday all day in her office on the third floor. Text her for an appointment at 905-321-2476 or stop by her office on break.

   

• BDSS Golf Team

Would all BDSS golfers who are currently trying out for the school team please meet in Rm. 3-204 at the beginning of lunch today in order to finalize details of the next session.

Friday, September 6th, 2019

• SPORTS UPDATE:There is a lot going on at BDSS and we want you to join in this fall!

   

• The fall sport sign ups are outside the big gym. There is golf, girls' field hockey, girls' basketball, boys' volleyball, football and cross country. Sign up all this week.

   

• Field hockey will have the first try out this Thursday after school.

   

• Athletic Council - This year Beamsville is looking for students who want a say in the events and activities with BUCS sports. Sign up outside the big gym. Your input matters!

   

• SHSM SPORT MAJOR- IF YOU are in grade 11 or 12, sign up outside the big gym to show interest in this program. You will be called down to discuss this exciting opportunity with Mrs. Niemi or Mrs. Lancaster. OR just go talk to Mrs. Niemi at your convenience.

   

• Also, if you are interested in sports and you have transferred from another school and/or new to Beamsville Highschool and in grade 10, 11 or 12 OR you moved here another year and never did finish the form you need to complete and hand in a transfer form to participate in our sports teams. Please see Mrs. Niemi (her office is next to the big gym) ASAP.

   

• BDSS Golf Team:Would all students who have signed up, expressed interest, or have already committed to trying out for the BDSS Golf Team please show up at the beginning of lunch today in Rm. 3-204 to receive important details and permission forms for attending practice rounds involved. Please see Mr. Soderholm if you cannot otherwise attend.

   

• ROWING:On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.

   

  Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

   

• The Bucs Book Club will hold it's first meeting on Monday at lunch in the Library.  Come out to discuss the books that you read over the summer and to enjoy the snacks and fun.

• Bring your lunch and join us for Bucs Book Club meetings every Monday at lunch.  See you there!

  If you are interested in Football, there will be quick meeting today at the start of Lunch at 11:25 am outside the boys PE office.

• CROSS COUNTRY:There will be a brief meeting for any students who are interested in running cross country this fall in the small gym tomorrow immediately after school.  

   

• SHSM HOSPITALITY MAJOR AND SHSM FOOD PROCESSING MAJOR- IF YOU are in grade 11 or 12, and interested in signing up please see Mrs. Lancaster or Chef for more details.

   

• Breakfast Club starts on Monday, September 9^th up on the third floor.ALL students are welcome to come and fuel their bodies with breakfast!

   

• Remember to look your best for Picture Day on Tuesday, September 10^th!

   

• If you need any school supplies, see Mrs. Berg in the Resource Room (room 1204), Mrs. Arkell in her office in Guidance area or Mrs. Badawey in her office (across from the Vice Principal’s office) – anytime – there are donated backpacks from DSBN – with supplies inside!!!

   

• Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM:

   

• Are you interested in plants, greenhouse, landscape or forestry? 

• Would you like a better chance at getting a job after high school?

• Then the Agriculture/Horticulture SHSM program is for you.

• Any students interested in becoming part of the Horticulture and Agriculture SHSM please see Mr. Morningstar or Mrs. Lancaster in Guidance for more details.

Thursday, September 5th, 2019

• SPORTS UPDATE: There is a lot going on at BDSS and we want you to join in this fall!

   

• The fall sport sign ups are outside the big gym. There is golf, girls' field hockey, girls' basketball, boys' volleyball, football and cross country. Sign up all this week.

• Field hockey will have the first try out this Thursday after school.

   

• Athletic Council - This year Beamsville is looking for students who want a say in the events and activities with BUCS sports. Sign up outside the big gym. Your input matters!

   

• SHSM SPORT MAJOR- IF YOU are in grade 11 or 12, sign up outside the big gym to show interest in this program. You will be called down to discuss this exciting opportunity with Mrs. Niemi or Mrs. Lancaster. OR just go talk to Mrs. Niemi at your convenience.

   

• Also, if you are interested in sports and you have transferred from another school and/or new to Beamsville Highschool and in grade 10, 11 or 12 OR you moved here another year and never did finish the form you need to complete and hand in a transfer form to participate in our sports teams. Please see Mrs. Niemi (her office is next to the big gym) ASAP.

   

• BDSS Golf Team: Would all students who have signed up, expressed interest, or have already committed to trying out for the BDSS Golf Team please show up at the beginning of lunch today in Rm. 3-204 to receive important details and permission forms for attending practice rounds involved. Please see Mr. Soderholm if you cannot otherwise attend.

   

• ROWING:On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 11 am the St. Catharines rowing club will be hosting an open house for all those interested in rowing while in high school.
  
  
• Please let Mrs. Niemi know you are interested in this opportunity, especially if you have any desire to row for Beamsville! You will be registered for this free event so that the club can prepare for you that day.

• The Bucs Book Club will hold it's first meeting on Monday at lunch in the Library.  Come out to discuss the books that you read over the summer and to enjoy the snacks and fun.

   

  Bring your lunch and join us for Bucs Book Club meetings every Monday at lunch.  See you there!

• If you are interested in Football, there will be quick meeting today at the start of Lunch at 11:25 am outside the boys PE office.

   

• CROSS COUNTRY:There will be a brief meeting for any students who are interested in running cross country this fall in the small gym tomorrow immediately after school.  

   

• SHSM HOSPITALITY MAJOR AND SHSM FOOD PROCESSING MAJOR- IF YOU are in grade 11 or 12, and interested in signing up please see Mrs. Lancaster or Chef for more details.

 

Wednesday, September 4^th, 2019

• SPORTS UPDATE:

   

• There is a lot going on at BDSS and we want you to join in this fall!

   

• The fall sport sign ups are outside the big gym. There is golf, girls' field hockey, girls' basketball, boys' volleyball, football and cross country. Sign up all this week.

   

• Field hockey will have the first try out this Thursday after school.

   

• Athletic Council - This year Beamsville is looking for students who want a say in the events and activities with BUCS sports. Sign up outside the big gym. Your input matters!

   

• SHSM SPORT MAJOR- IF YOU are in grade 11 or 12, sign up outside the big gym to show interest in this program. You will be called down to discuss this exciting opportunity with Mrs. Niemi or Mrs. Lancaster. OR just go talk to Mrs. Niemi at your convenience.

   

• Also, if you are interested in sports and you have transferred from another school and/or new to Beamsville Highschool and in grade 10, 11 or 12 OR you moved here another year and never did finish the form you need to complete and hand in a transfer form to participate in our sports teams. Please see Mrs. Niemi (her office is next to the big gym) ASAP.

   

• BDSS Golf Team

   

• All those students, male and female, interested in trying out for the BDSS Golf Team are invited to attend an information meeting that will be held at the beginning of lunch today (that's Wednesday) in Rm. 3-204. Dates for tryouts will be announced among other things. If you can't make the meeting, be sure to indicate your interest to  Mr. Soderholm ASAP.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019.Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.Ballots are available in the office.

• Volunteer Opportunity:The Lincoln Public Library in Beamsville and Vineland is looking for volunteers to help with children’s programs over the summer.If you like working with kids, or helping make crafts, these weekly programs are the way to go for getting your community service hours this summer!Pick up a volunteer application from the office or visit the Lincoln Public Library for more details.

• Please return all Library books to the Library, for inventory. Thanks.

   

• Attention ALL Grads!There will be a quick rehearsal for the Graduation ceremony, this morning at the end of period 1. (Approximately 10:10 am).Listen for the announcement, and please come to the large gym at that time. 

   

• Art Club Members: Congratulations on getting your barrels done. They are out along King Street and Ontario Street. Please go take a look at them and make sure your name and winery are written on in permanent marker!

   

• Willy Wonka: The T-shirts are in! The DVD's are in! Pick up your T-shirts from the Music Room and your DVDs at the office.

   

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: Do you need a chromebook? The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course, bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.

   

• Graduate Art Show: The Graduate Art Show closes tomorrow. Have you had a chance to check out Jaida M. or Emma T.'s work at the DSBN Atrium?

   

• Pride Month: June is Pride Month, a month to celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and asexual people, plus all other sexual orientations and genders including the transgender community.  The month is celebrated in June in commemoration of the Stonewall Riots, which kicked off the first major demonstrations for gay rights. On June 28, 1969 police raided the Stonewall Inn in New York City’s Greenwich Village, but bar patrons — gay men and drag queens — fought back, a spontaneous incident which is now marked as the beginning of the gay rights movement. Happy Pride!

   

• Lamplighter Tour: Casting Call for Actors and Potential Actors! The Rotary Club of Lincoln Lamplighter Tour would like to invite YOU to a read-through of one of their upcoming plays on Tuesday August 20th at 6:30 pm at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, 4996 Beam St., Beamsville. Check out it out on lamplightertour.com or on the FYI Boards!

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019.Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.Ballots are available in the office.

   

• Volunteer Opportunity:The Lincoln Public Library in Beamsville and Vineland is looking for volunteers to help with children’s programs over the summer. If you like working with kids, or helping make crafts, these weekly programs are the way to go for getting your community service hours this summer!Pick up a volunteer application from the office or visit the Lincoln Public Library for more details.

   

• Please return all Library books to the Library, for inventory. Thanks.

   

• All Co-op students, Morning and Afternoon co-op class is in the Library not in wing 3. Only for today.

   

• Art Club Members: Congratulations on getting your barrels done. They are out along King Street and will look beautiful once the plants are installed. Please go take a look at them and make sure your name and winery are written on in permanent marker!

   

• Willy Wonka: The T-shirts are in! The DVD's are in! Pick up your T-shirts from the Music Room and your DVDs at the office.

   

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: Do you need a chromebook? The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course, bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.

   

• Graduate Art Show: The Graduate Art Show closes this Thursday. Have you had a chance to check out Jaida M. or Emma T. work at the DSBN Atrium?
  
  
• Lamplighter Tour: Casting Call for Actors and Potential Actors! The Rotary Club of Lincoln Lamplighter Tour would like to invite YOU to a read-through of one of their upcoming plays on Tuesday August 20th at 6:30 pm at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, 4996 Beam St., Beamsville. Check out it out on lamplightertour.com or on the FYI Boards!

Monday, June 17, 2019

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019.Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.Ballots are available in the office.

   

• ATHLETIC AWARDS CELEBRATION

  On Monday June 17th ALL athletes are invited to take part in the awards lunch and afternoon activities. Coaches will be presenting awards during the lunch. Niagara Inflatables is coming back for an afternoon of fun!  This is for Athletes Only. Please check in, in the cafeteria for the event right after the mornings' assembly.  IF you haven't paid your athletic fee, please do so in school cash online ASAP!

  Volunteer Opportunity:The Lincoln Public Library in Beamsville and Vineland is looking for volunteers to help with children’s programs over the summer.If you like working with kids, or helping make crafts, these weekly programs are the way to go for getting your community service hours this summer!Pick up a volunteer application from the office or visit the Lincoln Public Library for more details.

• Please excuse student council during period 1 as we set up for our assembly period 2. Teachers are reminded that we will call down classes during period 2. Please wait until you are called down to the large gym.

• Today is the day!!! Locker clean out during Period 1!!!

   

• Chloe S., Kylee I. and Daisy W. come to the office today.

• Please return all Library books to the Library, for inventory. Thanks.

   

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenoshoaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today. We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.

• Art Club Members: Barrels will be picked up today! Yahoo!

• Willy Wonka: The T-shirts are in! The DVD's are in! Pick up your T-shirts from the Music Room and your DVDs at the office.

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: Do you need a chromebook? The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course, bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.
  
  
• Lamplighter Tour: Casting Call for Actors and Potential Actors. The Rotary Club of Lincoln Lamplighter Tour would like to invite YOU to a read-through of one of our upcoming plays. The read-through will be a part of an evening of entertainment, education, and information. Meet other actors, try reading some lines, and see what Lamplighter is all about and where YOU could fit in. The read through will be held Tuesday August 20th at 6:30 pm at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, 4996 Beam St., Beamsville Check out their Web site lamplightertour.com Please register through e-mail ASAP to producer@laplightertour.com.
  
  
• Social Justice: Would the Social Justice League please see Ms. Tauro today for our lunch meeting in room 1-208.

Friday, June 14, 2019

• CONGRATULATIONS RAPTORS!!!!!

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.Ballots are available in the office.

• Locker Clean out next week, please remember to bring in bags on Monday to clean out your locker.
  
  
• ATHLETIC AWARDS CELEBRATION

  On Monday June 17th ALL athletes are invited to take part in the awards lunch and afternoon activities. Coaches will be presenting awards during the lunch. Niagara Inflatables is coming back for an afternoon of fun!  This is for Athletes Only. Please check in, in the cafeteria for the event right after the mornings' assembly.  IF you haven't paid your athletic fee, please do so in school cash online ASAP!

  All library books need to come back to the Library for inventory.  Please find your Library books and return them.  If you still need them for assignments, please see Mrs. Minard to make arrangements to keep the books for a few more days.

• Isabell C., please come to the main office.

• Volunteer Opportunity:The Lincoln Public Library in Beamsville and Vineland is looking for volunteers to help with children’s programs over the summer.If you like working with kids, or helping make crafts, these weekly programs are the way to go for getting your community service hours this summer! Pick up a volunteer application from the office or visit the Lincoln Public Library for more details.

• Art Club Members: We have a reprise. The barrels will not be picked up until Monday morning. If you need assistance getting your barrel finished, please see Ms. Tauro immediately after the announcements. Get painting! Would ALL ARTISTS painting barrels please see Ms. Tauro at lunch in room 1-208!

• Willy Wonka: The T-shirts are in! The DVD's are in! We will be hosting a movie viewing from 4 to 5:30 at the TTR. Come and pick up your T-shirts and DVDs at that time! For those unable to make it, Tees and DVDs will be available at the office on Monday.

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: Do you need a chromebook? The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course,bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.

• Lamplighter Tour: Casting Call for Actors and Potential Actors. The Rotary Club of Lincoln Lamplighter Tour would like to invite YOU to a read-through of one of our upcoming plays. The read-through will be a part of an evening of entertainment, education, and information. Meet other actors, try reading some lines, and see what Lamplighter is all about and where YOU could fit in. The read through will be held Tuesday August 20th at 6:30 pm at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, 4996 Beam St., Beamsville Check out their Web site lamplightertour.com Please register through e-mail ASAP to producer@laplightertour.com.

Thursday, June 13, 2019

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.  Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019.  Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.  Ballots are available in the office.

   

• ATHLETIC AWARDS CELEBRATION

  On Monday June 17th ALL athletes are invited to take part in the awards lunch and afternoon activities. Coaches will be presenting awards during the lunch. Niagara Inflatables is coming back for an afternoon of fun!  This is for Athletes Only. Please check in, in the cafeteria for the event right after the mornings' assembly.  IF you haven't paid your athletic fee, please do so in school cash online ASAP!

• All library books need to come back to the Library for inventory.  Please find your Library books and return them.  If you still need them for assignments, please see Mrs. Minard to make arrangements to keep the books for a few more days.

   

• Art Club Members: We have a reprise. The barrels will not be picked up until Monday morning. If you need assistance getting your barrel finished, please see Ms. Tauro immediately after the announcements. Get painting! Would Mickey M., AbbyAnn C. and Alexandria A. please see Ms. Tauro as soon as possible!

   

• Graduate Art Show: Just a reminder that the Graduate Art show, featuring artwork from Jaida M. & Emma T. will be at the Board Office Atrium until June 20th.

   

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course, bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.
• Lamplighter Tour: Casting Call for Actors and Potential Actors. The Rotary Club of Lincoln Lamplighter Tour would like to invite YOU to a read-through of one of our upcoming plays. The read-through will be a part of an evening of entertainment, education, and information. Meet other actors, try reading some lines, and see what Lamplighter is all about and where YOU could fit in. The read through will be held Tuesday August 20th at 6:30 pm at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, 4996 Beam St., Beamsville Check out our Web site lamplightertour.com Please register through e-mail ASAP producer@laplightertour.com.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

• Please return all Library books that you are no longer using, to the Library ASAP.  All Library books need to be returned by June 13 so that inventory can be started, so please return those books that you have been carrying around in your backpack or looking at on shelves and desks at home.  Those who are still using their Library books for assignments, can keep them until June 13.

   

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019.Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.Ballots are available in the office.

   

• Congratulations to Shanon S. who won two silver medals in the 100m and 800m and 5th in the shot put at OFSAA track and field.

   

• ATHLETIC AWARDS CELEBRATION

  On Monday June 17th ALL athletes are invited to take part in the awards lunch and afternoon activities. Coaches will be presenting awards during the lunch. Niagara Inflatables is coming back for an afternoon of fun!  This is for Athletes Only. Please check in, in the cafeteria for the event right after the mornings' assembly.  IF you haven't paid your athletic fee, please do so in school cash online ASAP!

• Attention ALL Grads!The Grad Breakfast will take place on Thursday, June 13th, starting at 9:00 am.Aside from a delicious breakfast, there will be some very important graduation details taken care of. ALL potential grads must attend!

   

• Art Club Members: All barrels must be completed by the end of the day, tomorrow, June 13th. If you need assistance getting your barrel finished, please see Ms. Tauro immediately after the announcements. Get painting!

   

• Graduate Art Show: Just a reminder that the Graduate Art show, featuring artwork from Jaida M. & Emma T. will be at the Board Office Atrium until June 20th.

   

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course, bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.

• Lamplighter Tour: Casting Call for Actors and Potential Actors. The Rotary Club of Lincoln Lamplighter Tour would like to invite YOU to a read-through of one of our upcoming plays. The read-through will be a part of an evening of entertainment, education, and information. Meet other actors, try reading some lines, and see what Lamplighter is all about and where YOU could fit in. The read through will be held Tuesday August 20th at 6:30 pm at the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre, 4996 Beam St., Beamsville Check out our Web site lamplightertour.com Please register through e-mail ASAP producer@laplightertour.com.

• Attention Students of Mrs. Niemi’s MSIP class. Your class has been moved from 2211 to room 2123 for today only.

• Attentions Students of Mrs. Arkell’s MSIP class. Your class has been moved from 2212 to room 2216 for today only.

• Just a reminder that Ms. Tauro's MSIP class is in Room 1-208.

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

• Please return all Library books that you are no longer using, to the Library ASAP.  All Library books need to be returned by June 13 so that inventory can be started, so please return those books that you have been carrying around in your backpack or looking at on shelves and desks at home.  Those who are still using their Library books for assignments, can keep them until June 13.

   

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019.Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.Ballots are available in the office.

   

• Hey Bucs!  Student council forms are due today at the beginning of lunch!  If you'd still like to join, forms are available at the main office, and outside of Mrs. Berg's office in Guidance.  Again, student council forms are due today at the beginning of lunch!

   

• Hey Bucs!!! We’re still looking for Leaders for September’s Camp Bucs. If you haven’t picked up an application form please come down to the Main Office immediately following this morning’s announcements.Completed applications are due NO later than Thursday!!!

   

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenoshoaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today. We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.

   

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course, bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.

Monday, June 10, 2019

• Please return all Library books that you are no longer using, to the Library ASAP.  All Library books need to be returned by June 13 so that inventory can be started, so please return those books that you have been carrying around in your backpack or looking at on shelves and desks at home.  Those who are still using their Library books for assignments, can keep them until June 13.

   

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019.Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.Ballots are available in the office.

   

• Hey Bucs!!! We’re still looking for Leaders for September’s Camp Bucs.If you haven’t picked up an application form please come down to the Main Office immediately following this morning’s announcements.Completed applications are due NO later than Thursday!!!

   

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenoshoaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today. We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.

   

• Art Club Members: Would Alexandria A., AbbyAnn C., Tyler F., Sage L., Mickey M. and            Emily M. please see Ms. Tauro today. Remember, all barrels must be completed by this Thursday, June 13th. Get painting!

   

• Graduate Art Show: Congratulations to Jaida M. & Emma T. whose Artwork is part of the Graduate Art Show Exhibit at the Board Office Atrium until June 20th. 

   

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course, bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.

   

• Travel Club: Just a reminder that there is a meeting tonight for travel club to all those who are interested in going to Scotland and Ireland during March Break 2020. We will meet at 7 o'clock in Room 1-208. If you are coming, please let Ms. Tauro know otherwise we will cancel the meeting. Who's coming to Scotland and Ireland?

   

• Attention BDSS Staff the following Routes will be late: Bus Route #3381 AL(3381 AM) is 10 minutes late and Bus Route #3579 TS(3579 AM) will be 20 late this morning, please mark attendance accordingly.

Friday, June 7, 2019

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program. Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019. Ballots are available in the office.

   

• Please return all Library books that you are no longer using, to the Library ASAP.  All Library books need to be returned by June 13 so that inventory can be started, so please return those books that you have been carrying around in your backpack or looking at on shelves and desks at home.  Those who are still using their Library books for assignments, can keep them until June 13.

   

• Art Club Members: There will be a brief meeting of all Art Club barrel painters at lunch in Room 1-2108. That's ALL barrel painters at lunch in Room 1-208.

   

• Pride Week: BDSS is celebrating Pride Week! Pride in the Park is this Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 9 PM at Montebello Park in St. Catharines! Some questions have come about why are Pride flag is no longer flying. Our flagpole only has the hardware for one flag at a time but maybe we can get the hardware so both Canada's flag and the Pride Flag can fly at a later time. Meanwhile, be yourself! Be an ally! Celebrate with Pride.

   

• Graduate Art Show: Congratulations to Jaida M. & Emma T. whose Artwork is part of the Graduate Art Show Exhibit at the Board Office Atrium until June 20th. 

   

• 2021 Canada Games Mascot Challenge: The 2021 Canada Games is searching for a mascot name and design and is inviting students from across Niagara to participate. Open to students aged 10 to 15, the winner gets a chromebook courtesy of SPARK, plus receives VIP passes to a number of the 2021 Canada Games events and, of course, bragging rights! Submit your entries to niagara2021.ca. The contest runs until June 30th, 2019.

   

• We Walk for Water: The final tally is in! We raised $592.05. With the matching grant that gives access to water for life for 47 people. Great job, BUCS! 

   

• Blaine P., please come to the office to pick up your candy.

   

• Reminder to students wishing to run for Student Council for next year that forms are due today at the end of the day to Mrs. Berg in the Guidance office. If you require a form, please pick it up in Guidance just outside her office door.

Thursday, June 6, 2019

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019. Ballots are available in the office.

   

• Please return all Library books that you are no longer using, to the Library ASAP.  All Library books need to be returned by June 13 so that inventory can be started, so please return those books that you have been carrying around in your backpack or looking at on shelves and desks at home.  Those who are still using their Library books for assignments, can keep them until June 13.

   

• School Reach:There will be a School Reach Wrap-Up Gathering today at Lunch in Rm. 3-201. All junior and senior players from this year are invited. Celebrate a great year in competition!

   

• We Walk for Water: Congratulations to Blaine P. who correctly guessed the number of Laffy Taffies in the candy jar. Blaine you may come get your candy from the office.

   

• Art Club Members: Just a reminder that all barrels must be ready in one week, Thursday, June 13th. That's 5 school days from now. Get painting!

   

• Pride Week:BDSS is celebrating Pride Week! Pride in the Park is this Saturday and Sunday from 11AM to 9 PM! Be yourself! Be an ally! Celebrate with Pride.

   

• Pride Prom: Pride Niagara is excited to announce their 1st Annual ALL AGES Pride Prom: tonight, Thurs.June.6th (Ages 13+) with hosts Miss Pride Niagara 2017/18, Cara Scene & The Empress, Claudia Silva 👑 Everyone needs to dance and celebrate their pride on PROM NIGHT! A night filled with featured DJs, special guest Drag performers, elect a Prom King & Prom Queen, professional photographer taking traditional Prom Style Photos, and free swag! For ages 13 and up at the Warehouse, 11 Geneva Street, downtown St. Catharines. Doors open at 8 PM. $5 cover.

   

• Graduate Art Show:Congratulations to Jaida M. & Emma T. whose Artwork is part of the Graduate Art Show Exhibit at the Board Office Atrium until June 20th. It's worth the trip to St. Catharines!

   

• Artist of the Month: Would Tia B. please see Ms. Tauro first thing this morning with all her artwork?

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

• AAPEX CONTEST: Learn to drive defensively, and get your license four months earlier! Fill out a contest ballot to qualify for $200 off of AAPEX Driving Academy’s Beginner Driver Education Program.Contest Starts June 4^th, 2019 and closes June 24^th, 2019.Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 25^th, 2019.Ballots are available in the office.

   

• Artist of the Month: Would Tia B. please see Ms. Tauro first thing tomorrow morning with all her artwork?

   

• Art Club Members: Just a reminder that all barrels must be ready by next week, Thursday, June 13th. That's 7 school days from now. Get painting!

   

• We Walk for Water: Congratulations to Blaine P. who correctly guessed the number of Laffy Taffies in the candy jar. There were 157 altogether. Kudos go to Troy A. for his excellent guessing skills (more than 2, a jarful) and close guesses from Mickey M. (159) and Ema T. (154). Blaine you may come get your candy from the office.

   

• June is Pride Month: And BDSS is celebrating Pride Week! Stamford Collegiate's Pride Council has invited anyone who would like to attend a free screening of Boy Erased in their Theatre at 4:30 today after school. If you would like to learn more about the LGBTQ+ Community, check out http://teentalk.ca. Be yourself! Be an Ally! Celebrate Pride!

   

• School Reach:There will be a School Reach Wrap-Up Gathering tomorrow at Lunch in Rm. 3-201. All junior and senior players from this year are invited. Celebrate a great year in competition!

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

• June is Pride Month: And BDSS is celebrating Pride Week! Stamford Collegiate's Pride Council has invited anyone who would like to attend a free screening of Boy Erased in their Theatre at 4:30 tomorrow after school. If you would like to learn more about the LGBTQ+ Community, check out http://teentalk.ca/learn-about/gender-identity/ Be an yourself! Be an Ally! Celebrate Pride!
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• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Emma T. likes A Walk in the Woods. Izzy S. likes They Bite. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Club Members: Just a reminder that all barrels must be ready by next week, Thursday, June 13th. That's 7 school days from now. Get painting! This means you Alexandria A., Eve B., AbbyAnn C., Leighton D., Tyler F., Keira H., Sage L., Morgan M., Mickey M., Emily M., Ellie R., Izzy S., Emma T. & Bre W.!!

   

• We Walk for Water: This morning will be the last time the Social Justice League will come around to classes to collect donations and pledges. Thank you to those who took part yesterday. It was a beautiful day for the event and so far, we've raised $525.35. With our matching funds, that means we've managed to provide access to clean water to 42 people for life. Last year, we made it to        $1 000. Do you think we can do it again. All monies must be in by Wednesday, June 5th. You can donate directly on to our CrowdRise page. We will announce the winner of the Candy Jar at the end of the day!

   

• Dear Evan Hansen: All students attending Dear Evan Hansen tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5th, need to attend a brief meeting today at lunch in the Drama Room. That's all students attending Dear Evan Hansen in the Drama Room today at lunch!

   

• Attention all Girls Slo Pitch players. Our tournament is cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Please see Mr. Pychel sometime today for more info.

Monday, June 3, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenoshoaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today. We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Our fabulous EA, Mr. S. Bruinsma's favourite is Bre's clay sculpture, Penguin. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Social Justice League: Would all Social Justice League members please go see Ms. Tauro immediately after announcements in room 1-208. That's all Social Justice League members and former members: Natalie A., Haylee B., Leighton D., Lauren H., Kim K., Morgan M., Mickey M., Emma T. & Davey W.

   

• Art Club Members: Painting will resume for the rest of the week from 7:30 AM until 5:00 PM after school. Barrels must be ready by next week, Thursday, June 13th. That's 8 school days of painting.

   

• We Walk for Water: The Social Justice League will continue to come around to classes today to collect donations and pledges. Those taking part in the WALK will go to second period for attendance before meeting on the front steps for a photograph before we take our walk.

   

• June is Pride Month: June is Pride Month and starting on Monday, June 3rd to 7th, is Pride Week at BDSS. The Social Justice League is calling all LGBTQ+ & Allies to stand with us at the flag-raising. The flag-raising raising of the Pride Flag at 10:30 AM. All who support your LGBTQ+ friends are invited to attend.

   

• Dear Evan Hansen: All students attending Dear Evan Hansen on this Wednesday, June 5th, need to attend a brief meeting tomorrow at lunch in the Drama Room. That's all students attending Dear Evan Hansen in the Drama Room on tomorrow at lunch!

   

• Hey Bucs!!!We’re looking for students who would like to be involved as Leaders at next year’s Camp Bucs. If you are interested please come down to the Main Office to pick up an application form!!!

Friday, May 31, 2019

• Attention all Girls Slo Pitch Players. We will be having a MANDATORY practice on Monday and Tuesday next week!

• Just a reminder to all Staff and Students that today is thefinal day of Achievement Week.  The following students are asked to report to Room 3211 following this morning's announcements.
  • Cordelia S., Julia S., Michael B., Mariah M., Emma C., Douglas M., Vince M., Andrew P., Warren K., Hudson T., Seth H., Justin B., Austin B., Wyatt M., Noah M., Preston S., Tristan S., Ryan B., Scott C., Alex K., Cameron S., Jason T., Brendan T., Angel V., Josh H., Mikaila J., Macie K., Mike C., Riley D. and Lukas S.

 

• Social Justice League: Just a reminder to Leighton D. & Morgan M., they are visiting homerooms this period. Please see and pick up the stuff from Mrs. Felker at the front office.

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Our fabulous EA, Mr. Steve Bruinsma's favourite is Bre's clay sculpture, Penguin. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Club Members: There will be no painting today as we are away at the Music Festival at Canada's Wonderland. We will be painting all next week starting at 7:30 and ending at 5:00 each day. We have 9 school days of painting left.

   

• We Walk for Water: The Social Justice League will come around to classes today to collect donations and pledges. So far, we've raised $405.20. With the matching donations, it will be double! That will be enough to give 32 people clean water for life. Join us on Monday for our walk. Get your pledges in. Collect your change. Guess how many Laffy Taffy's are in the Candy Jar. Check out our Crowd Rise page. Together, we can make a difference!

   

• June is Pride Month: June is Pride Month and starting on Monday, June 3rd to 7th, is Pride Week at BDSS. The Social Justice League is calling all LGBTQ+ & Allies to stand with us. We will be celebrating by raising the Pride Flag on Monday morning at 10:30 AM. This will be followed by our We Walk for Water Event.

   

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is still available but this is the last day. Forms are on the music stand outside of room 1-208 or in the Drama Room. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

Thursday, May 30, 2019

• Social Justice League: Just a reminder to Morgan M. and Haylee B. that they are visiting homerooms this period. Please see Ms. Tauro after the announcements.
• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Josh C.  favourite is Bre's clay sculpture, Penguin  and Valerie M. is They Bite. Which one is your favourite?
• Art Club Members: There will be no painting tomorrow, Friday, May 31st, as we will be away to the Music Festival. There will be no painting tomorrow!

   

• We Walk for Water: The Social Justice League will come around to classes today to collect donations and pledges. So far, we've raised $330.40. With the matching donations, it will be double! That will be enough to give 26 people clean water for life. Join us on Monday for our walk. Get your pledges in. Collect your change. Guess how many in the Candy Jar. Check out our Crowd Rise page. Together, we can make a difference!

   

• Graduate Art Show: Congratulations to Jaida M. & Emma T. whose Artwork is part of the Graduate Art Show Exhibit at the Board Office Atrium for the next few weeks. It's worth the trip!

   

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is still available for until Friday, May 31st. Forms are on the music stand outside of room 1-208 or in the Drama Room. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

   

• Girls Rugby - All members of the girls rugby team are asked to attend a short but quick meeting at the start of lunch today in Mr. Brown's room. This meeting is mandatory so please plan to attend.

   

• School Reach - There will be no School Reach today. Look for an announcement next week regarding our year end  wrap-up gathering. 
• Just a reminder to Staff and Students that today is Day 4 of Achievement Week.The following students should report to Room 3211 immediately following this morning's announcements:
  • Liam H., Gavin N., Tristan S., Aida H., Davis G., Emma Lee S., Vince M., Jesse K., Justin B., Julia S., Aida H., Sydney H., Michaela M., Gurneet M., Jivan M., Holden K., Dante G., and Mackenzie K.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

• Social Justice League: Just a reminder to Leighton D. & Mickey M. that they are visiting homerooms this period. Please see Ms. Tauro after the announcements.

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Josh C. favourite is Bre's clay sculpture, Penguin  and Valerie M. is They Bite. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Club Members: Painting will continue from 7:30 AM daily until after school at 5 PM. Don't forget the due date is June 13th!

   

• We Walk for Water: The Social Justice League will come around to classes all of this week to collect donations and pledges. We will continue collecting until June 5th. Our money will be matched dollar for dollar during this week until next Wednesday. So far, we've raised $178.10 altogether. Doubled that will be enough to give 15 people clean water for life. Join us on Monday for our walk. Get your pledges in. Collect your change. Check out our Crowd Rise page.

   

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is still available for until Friday, May 31st. Forms are on the music stand outside of room 1-208 or in the Drama Room. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

   

• This is a reminder to Staff and Students that today is day 3 of Achievement Week.The following students are asked to report to Room 3211 immediately following these announcements.
  • Madilyn G., Tuesday T., Emma Lee S., Thomas M., Nick H., Logan B., Angel V., Cam S., Mackenzie D., Michael B., Hayden N., Alexis T., Hannah V., Emma C., Gavin N., and Nolan D.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

• Staff and students this is just a reminder that today is day 2 of Achievement week.  Could the following students please report to Room 3211 immediately following this morning's announcements.
  • Alex B., Holly I., Douglas M., Andrew P., Kyle G., Nick H., Abbey W., Tia B., Sarah B., Rebekka B., Scott C., Collin T., Michaela M., Cole K., Thomas M., Cordelia S., Hailey V., Madilyn G., and Julia S.
• In the Soil Festival: Hey, National Theatre School Drama Festival BUCS participants and anyone else who needs volunteer hours, Marcel Stewart, our adjudicator from March, is reaching out to see if anyone would like to volunteer. Go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKkJzX-r0TOc4yE2P2h-vLD8hxyxnqK4tpBEDCkWH_jb8RQw/viewform and if you can't remember this very long site, check out the info on the FYI Boards! The Festival runs from June 6th to 10th, Friday to Monday.
• Graduate Art Show: Congratulations to Jaida M. & Emma T. whose Artwork is part of the Graduate Art Show Exhibition at the Board Office Atrium for the next few weeks. You are all cordially invited to the opening reception today from 5 to 6 PM. Refreshments and Award will take place at that time!
  
  
• Social Justice League: There will be an important Social Justice League meeting today at lunch in the Room 1-208. All Social Justice League members must attend. See you in Room 1-208 at lunch.

• Shaw Festival Workshop: All those who attended the Shaw Festival on Friday to see The Horse & His Boy and have let Ms. Tauro know if they would like to attend the follow up workshop have been signed out to attend. Remember, we meet with Jenny Wright during third period, from 12:45 to 2 PM in the Drama Room.

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Zach M. and Sandro D. favourites are The Future is Now and They Bite. Mrs. Fairbanks's favourite is Bre's clay sculpture, Penguin. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Club Members: Painting will continue from 7:30 AM daily until after school at 5 PM. Don't forget the due date is June 13th!

• We Walk for Water: Is Cancelled for tomorrow due to weather, we will be walking on June 3^rd.

  The Social Justice League will come around to classes all of this week to collect donations and pledges. We will continue collecting even during MSIP on Wednesday.  Our money will be matched dollar for dollar during this week until June 5th by WE. That will double our contribution. So far, we've raised $25 on our CrowdRise BDSS page.  Doubled that will be  $50. . .enough to give 2 people clean water for life.  Get your pledges in. Collect your change. Check out our Crowd Rise page.

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is still available for until Friday, May 31st. Forms are on the music stand outside of room 1-208 or in the Drama Room. Get your BUCS spirit wear!
• Ryan B. please come to the office.

Monday, May 27, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the Indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today. We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.

• Social Justice League: There will be an important Social Justice League meeting today at lunch in the Room 1-208. All Social Justice League members must attend. See you in Room 1-208 at lunch.
• Shaw Festival Workshop: All those who attended the Shaw Festival on Friday to see The Horse & His Boy need to let Ms. Tauro know if they would like to attend the follow up workshop tomorrow during third period or you may not attend.
• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Zach M. and Sandro D. favourites are The Future is Now and They Bite. Mrs. Fairbanks's favourite is Bre's clay sculpture, Penguin. Which one is your favourite?
• Art Club Members: Painting will continue after school today until 5 PM. Don't forget the due date is June 13th!
• We Walk for Water: The Social Justice League will come around to classes all of this week to collect donations and pledges. We will continue even after our walk next Wednesday, May 29th, during MSIP.  Our money will be matched during this week until June 3. That will double our contribution. For just $25, you can give a person clean water for life. Join us this Wednesday, May 29th. Get your pledges in. Collect your change. Check out our Crowd Rise page.
• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is still available for until Friday, May 31st. Forms are on the music stand outside of room 1-208 or in the Drama Room. Get your BUCS spirit wear!
• Attention all Girls Slo Pitch players

  Our tournament scheduled for tomorrow is once again postponed due to rain. I repeat, the Girls Slo Pitch tournament scheduled for tomorrow is cancelled. 

  We will be playing on Wednesday, June 5th instead. 

• Graduate Art Show: Congratulations to Jaida M. & Emma T. whose artwork is part of the Graduate Art Show Exhibit at the Board Office Atrium from May 28th to June 14th. You are all cordially invited to the Opening Reception tomorrow from 5 to 6 PM. Refreshments and awards will take place at that time. Can the following students see Ms. Tauro, Jaida M. and Emma T.
• This is a reminder to all Staff and Students that Achievement week begins today.  The following students are to report to Room 3211 immediately following these announcements.
  • Connor F., Douglas M., Zack M., Owen M. and Hannah V.

Friday, May 24th, 2019

• The Girls Rugby team travelled under cloudy skies to the metropolis of Port Colborne yesterday to play in their 12th consecutive SOSSA final. Trying to remain undefeated on the year and gain a spot at the OFSAA championships, the girls played their best game of the year, but came up a little short losing to Lakeshore Catholic 12-5 in an extremely hard fought battle. Congratulations to the girls for a fantastic season.
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• Attention members of the Boys Soccer team, please meet in the front foyer at 2:15 to catch the bus for today’s game.

   

• Travel Club: There are still spots available for our trip to Ireland and Scotland in March 2020! There will be an information meeting held on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in Room 1-208 for those who have not signed up yet. Come travel the world with us!

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Zach M. and Sandro D. favourites are The Future is Now and They Bite. Mrs. Fairbanks's favourite is Bre's clay sculpture, Penguin. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Club Members: Painting will continue after school today until 5 PM. Don't forget the due date is June 13th!

   

• We Walk for Water: The Social Justice League will come around to classes all of next week to collect donations and pledges. We will continue even after our walk next Wednesday, May 29th, during MSIP. On Monday, we will have a candy guessing jar as well. Bring your change and bring your pledges in. For just $25, you can give a person access to clean water for life. We Walk for Water on Wednesday, May 29th. Get your pledges in. Check out our Crowd Rise page.

   

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is still available for sale until Friday, May 31st. Forms are on the music stand outside of room 1-208 or in the Drama Room. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

Thursday May 23^rd, 2019

• BDSS Junior Reach Team:A big shout out and congratulations go out to the BDSS Junior Reach Team for their performance last week in their season ending tournament at DSBN Academy. Suffering only one loss in the entire competition, the team was sharp in every area and took home top hardware at the end of the day. Congrats on a great season!!There will be no Reach scheduled today, but a final celebration gathering is in the works for the near future. Stay tuned for time and place.

   

• The Horse and His Boy: Would Aiden, Caitlin and Ellie please see Ms. Tauro after these announcements?

   

• Travel Club: There are still spots available for our trip to Ireland and Scotland in March 2020! There will be an information meeting held on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in Room 1-208 for those who have not signed up yet. Come travel the world with us!

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre art exhibit? Mike favourite is No Way to Escape. That's a great piece dealing with bullying and mental health. Do you think the profanity is necessary for the piece? Emma liked Under the Stairs and the clay sculpture, Penguin. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Club Members: Painting will continue this week. Don't forget the due date is June 13th!

   

• Cappies Gala Night:  Congratulations to Sage who won the award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical! Congratulations to all those who were nominated. Good on ya, BUCS!

   

• We Walk for Water: Water is life. But when water is unsafe and sanitation non-existent, water can kill. Globally, waterborne illnesses are a leading cause of death for children under five, killing nearly 700 children every day. The Social Justice League is holding our second annual We Walk for Water campaign next Wednesday, May 29th. Join us in providing water for just one person at a time.For just $25 you can give a person access to clean water for life. We Walk for Water on Wednesday, May 29th. Get your pledges in. Check out our Crowd Rise page.

   

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is no available for sale. All orders must be in by Friday, May 31st to Ms. Betsy Tauro. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019

• Congratulations to the BUCS rowing team Nathan K., Brayden H., Kerwinb F. and Ben N. who came 8th overall at the Stotesbury Regatta in Philadelphia. Good luck next week at the Canadian high school championships.
  
  
• FREE COOKIES!!! Come for a free treat at lunch in the small gym today!!!  Eco club has a treat for you, all you have to do is show us that you follow us on Instagram, and you will get a sweet reward!  Bring your own cup, and you can have your treat with a side of juice!  All you have to do is follow us a"BDSSecoclub". Do it NOW!!!   And since we have your attention:  consider bringing a reusable cup for your ice coffees at Timmies, or pop at McDonalds!  Single use plastics have a huge impact on our planet, lets reduce our use of them!

   

• The Horse and His Boy: We are going to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see The Horse and his Boy on Friday, May 24th. There are 2 spots left.  Who wants to go see a great play?!

   

• Would Evalina C., Lexus H., Emily L., Natalee L., Sage L., Thomas M., Ellie R., Caitlin S. and Aiden T. please see Ms. Tauro after these announcements?

   

• Travel Club: We're going to Dublin, Belfast and Edinburgh. We're going to the Robbie Burns Birthplace Museum, see Edinburgh Castle see where Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to James VI of Scotland. We'll walk the Royal Mile and stroll through the Old Town.  There are still spots available for our trip to Ireland and Scotland in March 2020! There will be an information meeting held on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in Room 1-208 for those who have not signed up yet. Bring your friends. It's way more fun travelling with your besties. Come travel the world with us!

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Mike T. favourite is No Way to Escape. That's a great piece dealing with bullying and mental health. Do you think the profanity is necessary for the piece? Emma T. liked Under the Stairs and the clay sculpture, Penguin. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Club Members: Painting will continue this week. Don't forget the due date is June 13th!

   

• Cappies Gala Night:  Cappies Gala Night is tonight at 7 PM. Critics should be there by 6:15. Doors open at 6:30 and the evening starts at 7 PM. Tickets are still available at $10 each from Ms. Tauro. 

• We Walk for Water: Water is life. But when water is unsafe and sanitation non-existent, water can kill. Globally, waterborne illnesses are a leading cause of death for children under five, killing nearly 700 children every day. The Social Justice League is holding our second annual We Walk for Water campaign next Wednesday, May 29th.  Join us in providing water for just one person at a time.For just $25 you can give a person access to clean water for life. We Walk for Water on Wednesday, May 29th. Get your pledges in. Check out our Crowd Rise page.

   

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is now available for sale. All orders must be in by Friday, May 31st to Ms. Betsy Tauro. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

Tuesday, May 21st, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the Indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today.We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.

   

• The Horse and His Boy: We are going to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see The Horse and his Boy on Friday, May 24th. There are 2 spots left. First come, first served. Who wants to go see a great play?!

   

• Travel Club: When we leave Dublin, we'll travel to Belfast and see the giant political murals that tell the history of Northern Ireland. We'll see Victorian architectural gems and visit the Titanic Museum. There are still spots available for our trip to Ireland and Scotland in March 2020! There will be an information meeting held on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in Room 1-208 for those who have not signed up yet. Come travel the world with us!

   

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W. art exhibit? Trinity J. favourite is A Walk in the Woods. She likes the splash of red on Little Red Riding Hood's cape.  Mackenzie K. is Birth of a Legend. Which one is your favourite?

   

• Art Club Members: Painting will continue this week on Monday through Thursday at 7:30 to 9 AM, at lunch, and after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:30 to 5 PM.

   

• Cappies Gala Night:  Cappies Gala Night is tomorrow night at 7 PM. Tickets are still available at $10 each from Ms. Tauro. 

   

• Willy Wonka: There are corrected programs available in the Music Room and from Ms. Tauro if you have not yet received your program.

   

• Social Justice League: The Social Justice League is holding our second annual We Walk for Water campaign on Wednesday, May 29th. 

  FAST FACTS:

  • By 2050, at least 1 in 4 people will live where a lack of fresh water will be either chronic or recurrent.
  • A recent survey of 100,000 health care facilities in developing areas found that more than 50% lack running water and soap.
  • In countries dealing with conflict, children are 4 times less likely to have access to basic water services.
  • 40% of the world’s population is affected by water scarcity.
  • Did you know that you can help change that for someone for just $25?  Join us in providing water for just one person at a time. We Walk for Water on Wednesday, May 29th. Get your pledges in.
• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is no available for sale. All orders must be in by Friday, May 31st to Ms. Betsy Tauro. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

   

• Attention ALL Girls Slo Pitch players, we will be having MANDATORY practices on Thursday and Friday. If you have not handing in your permission forms and money please see Mr. Pychel ASAP!!!

   

• Community Hours

  If you are in need of community hours to graduate, please see Mr. Morningstar this week as we will need a hand during the plant sale starting this Friday night until 6pm, Satuday May 25th 9am to 1pm and after school all next week until 5pm

  If you are interested in helping out, see Mr. Morningstar in the greenhouse or wing 2.

• This past week Owen K., Shannon S., Sadie O. and Caitlin E. amongst 2000 other athletes participated in the World Youth Invitational Games (Special Olympics) in Toronto.They competed against athletes from New Jersey, Nova Scotia, the Caymen Islands and more.

    Owen cleaned up, getting Gold metals in 100m, 200m, 400m.  He also received Bronze medals in Long Jump and 400m relay.  If you see these athletes in the hall, please Congratulate them on their efforts!!!

Thursday May 16th, 2019

• Congratulations to the following students for placing 2nd in the DSBN Spring Math Challenge at Club Roma on Tuesday May 14th. They successfully completed a number of math challenges and displayed amazing team work!! Claire L., Daniel S., Tyler F., Ally H., Great Job Team BDSS!!
  
  
• The Horse and His Boy: We are going to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see The Horse and his Boy on Friday, May 24th. There are 2 spots left. First come, first served. Who wants to go see a great play?
  
  
• Travel Club: We land in Dublin where we will go to Trinity College where the Book of Kells is kept. This calligraphic manuscript was created by Irish monks over 1 000 years ago and we'll see the colourful doors that Ireland is famous for. There are still spots available for our trip to Ireland and Scotland in March 2020! There will be an information meeting held on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in Room 1-208 for those who have not signed up yet. Come travel the world with us!
  
  

• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre Whiteside's art exhibit? Justin D.'s favourite is They Bite. Megan V.'s is It's All in A Song. Which one is your favourite?

• Art Club Members: There will be a brief meeting at lunch in room 1-208 for all barrel painters: Eve B., AbbyAnn C., Leighton D., Tyler M., Keira H., Sage L., Morgan M., Mickey M., Emily M., Ellie R., Izzy S., Alexandria A., Emma T., & Bre W. That's a meeting at lunch in room 1-208.

• Cappies Gala Night:  Cappies Gala Night is next Wednesday at 7 PM. Tickets are still available at $10 each from Ms. Tauro. 

• Willy Wonka: There are corrected programs available in the Music Room and from Ms. Tauro if you have not yet received your program.

• Social Justice League: The Social Justice League is holding our second annual We Walk for Water campaign on Thursday, May 23rd. More than 840 million people do not have access to clean water. More than 260 million people, mostly young girls, have the daily task of collecting water from distant sources—time that could be spent in school or earning a livelihood. By cutting the time and distance to fetch water in half, girls’ school attendance increases by 12 percent. Poor sanitation and contaminated water can lead to diseases like cholera, hepatitis A and typhoid. But with access to clean water, families are able to send their girls to school, watch their crops flourish and improve their personal health. Did you know that for just $25 you can provide one person with access to clean water for life? Join us in providing water for just one person at a time.

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is no available for sale. All orders must be in by Friday, May 31st to Ms. Betsy Tauro. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

• Boys Soccer: Just a reminder that there is a boy’s practice Monday after school.

Wednesday May 15th, 2019

• A reminder to the following students, to come to the cafeteria today after attendance is taken in MSIP classes: Paige G., Morgan M., Keerthana S., Elijah W., Evalina C., Troy A., Gracie G., Cobey E., Shannon N., and Jillian L.  

• School Reach: Would all junior school Reach players please confirm their status for tomorrow’s competition with Mr. Soderholm sometime today. 

• The Horse and His Boy: We are going to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see The Horse and his Boy on Friday, May 24th. There are 2 spots left. First come, first served. Who wants to go see a great play?!
  
  
• Travel Club: There are still spots available for our trip to Ireland and Scotland in March 2020! There will be an information meeting held on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in Room 1-208. We're going to Stirling Castle, visit the Titanic Museum, see where the Book of Kells are housed and have many more adventures! Come travel the world with us!
  
  
• Artist of the Month: Have you had a chance to see Bre W.'s art exhibit? Bre is our Artist of the Month for May. Emily M.'s favourite is Only A Game. Ms. Tauro's is Under the Stairs.Which one is your favourite?
  
  
• Art Club Members: Barrels are set up and ready to paint in Wing One by the Art classrooms. You may paint each day during your spare, before school starts at 7:30, at lunch and after school until 5:00 pm. However, there will be no painting today after school. Barrels must be complete in 18 school days, by June 14th.
  
  
• Willy Wonka: There will be a brief meeting of all Willy Wonka cast & crew in room 1-208 at lunch today. That's all Willy Wonka Cast & Crew in room 1-208 at lunch today.
  
  
• Cappies Gala Night: The Cappies Gala Awards Night is next Wednesday, May 22nd at Welland Centennial. Doors open at 6:30 and the ceremony starts at 7 pm. All critics, cast, performers, & nominees must have a ticket to attend. Nominees are asked to arrive by 6:30. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased from Ms. Tauro.
  
  
• Social Justice League: The Social Justice League is planning our We Walk for Water campaign. Did you know that for just $25 you can provide one person with access to clean water for life?
  
  
• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is no available for sale. All orders must be in by Friday, May 31st to Ms. Betsy Tauro. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

Tuesday May 14th, 2019

• COOKIE DOUGH: The cookie dough is coming. The cookie dough is coming!
  This Wednesday at noon. Those of you who sold a lot will need to make arrangements to have parents or guardians come pick it up right after school or at lunch. WE CANNOT store it so make sure you come pick it up Wednesday.

• The Horse and His Boy: We are going to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see The Horse and his Boy on Friday, May 24th. There are 2 spots left. First come, first served. Who wants to go see a great play?!

• Travel Club: There are still spots available for our trip to Ireland and Scotland in March 2020! There will be an information meeting held on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in Room 1-208. We're going to Stirling Castle, visit the Titanic Museum, see where the Book of Kells are housed and have many more adventures! Come travel the world with us!

• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Bre W. who is our Artist of the Month for May. Her work is on exhibit in the Wing One Gallery by the Elevator.  Tyler F.'s favourite is They Bite! and Leighton D.'s is Home Again. Which one is your favourite?

• Art Club Members: Barrels are set up and ready to pain in Wing One by the Art classrooms. If you signed up to paint a barrel, get ready and get set, go! You may paint each day during your spare, before school starts at 7:30, at lunch and after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 5:00 pm. Barrels must be complete by June 14th.

• Cappies Awards: The nominations are in! Congratulations to the Beamsville Orchestra for being nominated for Best Orchestra; Hannah C. and Ryleigh M. for Best Choreography;the Stage Crew of Troy A., Ashley C., Tyler F., Dante G., Grace H., Ally H. & Olivia H. for Best Stage Crew; Izzy S. for Best Featured Actress in a Musical; Karyssa L. for Best Female Vocalist; Thomas M. for Best Male Vocalist; Daniel S. for Best Comic Actor in a Musical: Sage L. for Best Lead Actress in a Musical; Pure Imagination for Best Song; and for Best Musical: Willy Wonka. For the full list, go to the Cappies Wall outside the library entrance. 

• Social Justice League: The Social Justice League is planning our We Walk for Water campaign. Did you know that for just $25 you can provide one person with access to clean water for life?

• Cappies Gala Night: The Cappies Gala Awards Night is Wednesday, May 22nd at the Dr. J. M. Ennis Auditorium at Welland Centennial Secondary School. Doors open at 6:30 and the ceremony starts at 7 pm. All critics, students, performers, teachers must have a ticket to attend. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased from Ms. Tauro. 

• Drama & Visual Arts Spirit Wear: BUCS spirit wear for Drama and Visual Arts is no available for sale. All orders must be in by Friday, May 31st to Ms. Betsy Tauro. Get your BUCS spirit wear!

• Girls Rugby: Congratulations to the girls’ rugby team who ended their regular season yesterday with a 59-0 win over Grimsby. The girls were undefeated this season and will face Eden in the Zone championship game this Thursday at home. Kickoff is 3pm.

• Attention all girls’ softball players. Our tournament has been postponed until May 28th! If you have not handed in your money or forms see Mr. Pychel ASAP!

• Attention ALL students! The BDSS Skilled Trades and Career Fair is happening tomorrow! From 9:30 to 11:30 there will be schools, unions and employers here to talk to you about many different skilled trades and occupations available to you. This will be a great opportunity to check out all of the possibilities waiting for you. Your classroom teacher will bring you down. Don't miss it! 

• Hey Bucs! Today is the last day to purchase your 2018/2019 yearbook. Don’t miss your chance! You can use cash online or see Mrs. Badawey or Mrs. Bardoel today for more details.

Monday May 13th, 2019

• Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge and thank the Indigenous people of this territory, the Chonnonton, the Anishinaabe and the Haudenosaunee, for sharing this land and allowing us to do our work today.We do not own the land, we are here as caretakers for our future generations. It is important to acknowledge the ancestors who took care of it for us.
  
  
• The Horse and His Boy: We are going to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake to see The Horse and his Boy on Friday, May 24th. There are 2 spots left. First come, first served. Who wants to go see a great play?!
  
  
• Travel Club: There are still spots available for our trip to Ireland and Scotland in March 2020! There will be an information meeting held on Monday, June 10th at 7 PM in Room 1-208. We're going to Stirling Castle, visit the Titanic Museum, see where the Book of Kells are housed and have many more adventures! Come travel the world with us!
  
  
• Artist of the Month: Congratulations to Bre W. who is our Artist of the Month for May. Her work is on exhibit in the Wing One Gallery by the Elevator. Mr Black & Morgan M.'s favourite is Penguin. Hannah V.'s is The Future is Now. Go look at her work and tell us which one is your favourite!
  
  
• Art Club Members: Barrels are set up and ready to pain in Wing One by the Art classrooms. If you signed up to paint a barrel, get ready and get set, go! You may paint each day during your spare, before school starts at 7:30, at lunch and after school on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 5:00 pm.
  
  
• Social Justice League: There will be a Social Justice League Meeting today at lunch.
  
  
• Cappies Gala Night: The Cappies Gala Awards Night is Wednesday, May 22nd at the Dr. J. M. Ennis Auditorium at Welland Centennial Secondary School. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 each and may be obtained from Ms. Tauro. 
  
  
• Cappies Awards: The nominations are in! Congratulations to the Beamsville Orchestra for being nominated for Best Orchestra; Hannah C. & Ryleigh M. for Choreography; the Stage Crew of Ashley C., Dante G., Grace H., Ally H. & Olivia H. for Best Stage Crew; Izzy S. for Best Featured Actress in a Musical; Karyssa L. for Best Female Vocalist; Thomas M. for Best Male Vocalist; Daniel S. for Best Comic Actor in a Musical: Sage L. for Best Lead Actress in a Musical; Pure Imagination for Best Song; and for Best Musical: Willy Wonka. All were nominated for their work in Willy Wonka. For the full list, go to the Cappies Wall outside the library entrance.

• Girls Rugby: Please excuse members of the girls’ rugby team at lunch today for their game at GSS. The bus leaves at 12:45.

• Hey Grads, today is the last day to submit your Grad Questions for the yearbook. We’ve only received 7 so far and if we don’t receive enough we will not be putting these in the yearbook! It’s up to you. Please submit to Mrs. Badawey or Mrs. Bardoel by the end of today.

• Just a reminder to everyone that the last day to pre-order your 2018-2019 yearbook is Tuesday May 14^th. Don’t miss your chance! Please use cash online or see Mrs. Badawey or Mrs. Bardoel for more details.

• ALL grade 12's who have applied to a post-secondary program at college or university for next year: There will be a meeting in the TTR Today, (May 13th) right at the start of period 1. Come straight to the TTR, as you will be excused from your period 1 class for this very important assembly.