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.