Daily Announcements & Schedule

PA Day

 Tuesday, October 27th

To begin, let us acknowledge that KSS is situated on traditional Anishinaabe (Ah- nish-in-ah-bay) and Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) territory. We are grateful to be able to live and learn on these lands.

School Events:

• Today is the beginning of KSS’s fall spirit week! It’s Toes out Tuesday, so even though the temperature is dropping… wear your favourite flip flops or sandals! And if you’re more of a socks person, wear your favourite wacky socks and sandals to spice up your Tuesday! Tomorrow is grade colors Wednesday! Grade 12s wear blue, Grade 11s wear red, Grade 10s wear purple, and Grade 9s wear green! We want to see a sea of colors in the hallways!
• This entire week Student Council will be giving everyone the chance to guess how many candies are in a jar… For the chance to win the whole jar itself! Only 50 cents per guess! Want to up your stakes, throw your name in there a few times just for good measure! We’re prepared to see your turning wheels and strategies! Closest one to the number… or maybe you’ll get it spot on, and you win! The winner will be announced at the end of period C on Friday!
• To cap off the week, this Friday, the Student council will be having a Halloween themed bake sale in the atrium at lunch. Bring your loonies and toonies and be prepared to enjoy a delicious homemade spooky snack!
• Attention KSS! Today is the day for another lunch time performance! Brought to you by Ari Turney, a grade 11 guitarist and vocalist who’s excited to share his amazing skills with the KSS community! He will be singing 3 songs whilst accompanying himself with his guitar for us at the KSS cafeteria! Come join us at this amazing event!
• Ever wanted to start a band? Now’s your chance! Get your friends together, make your own band, and come show KSS what you’ve got! Battle of the Bands will take place on November 13th. Note that only ONE member of your band needs to be a KSS student! Sign up by scanning the QR code on posters around the school or through the KSS Music Instagram! Don’t wait, grab your instruments, form your band, and get ready to rock!

Clubs: 

• Interested in playing in a band? Join Concert Band, open to anyone interested in playing a band instrument! Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. Come out and make some music with us!
• The Wellness Club will be having a bake sale today in the atrium. Be sure to check it out!

Wednesday, October 28th

To begin, let us acknowledge that KSS is situated on traditional Anishinaabe (Ah- nish-in-ah-bay) and Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) territory. We are grateful to be able to live and learn on these lands.

School Events:

• Today is Grade Color Wednesday, something new we’re implementing at KSS! Grade 12s wear blue, Grade 11s wear red, Grade 10s wear purple, and Grade 9s wear green! We hope to see you rocking your grade colours today bears! Tomorrow is Twin Thursday. Match with your friend, or maybe even friends to make it Triplet or Quadruplet Thursday!
• This entire week Student Council will be giving everyone the chance to guess how many candies are in a jar... For the chance to win the whole jar itself! Only 50 cents per guess! If you want to up your stakes, throw your name in there a few times just for good measure! We’re prepared to see your turning wheels and strategies! The closest one to the number… or whoever gets it spot on… will win! The winner will be announced at the end of period C on Friday!
• To cap off the week, this Friday, the Student council will be having a Halloween themed bake sale in the atrium at lunch. Bring your loonies and toonies and be prepared to enjoy a delicious homemade spooky snack!
• Ever wanted to start a band? Now’s your chance! Get your friends together, make your own band, and come show KSS what you’ve got! Battle of the Bands will take place on November 13th. Note that only ONE member of your band needs to be a KSS student! Sign up by scanning the QR code on posters around the school or through the KSS Music Instagram! Don’t wait, grab your instruments, form your band, and get ready to rock!
• Attention Grade 12's -
  • The KSS nomination form is now available for the Queen's Chancellor's Award.  Pick up a nomination form in Student Services, applications are due November 19th.  
  • Trent University is here TODAY in the library at lunchtime.  Come out and chat with the representative from Trent and get your questions answered. 
• The bus for the College Fair today at St. Lawrence will leave immediately after period 1. Meet at the front doors.
• Attention all students attending leadership conference, please meet in the back parking lot ( the bus pick up/dropoff area) after school at 2:45 pm!
• Attention Grade 12’s, Ontario Tech is here NOW in the library.

Clubs: 

• Good morning Bears! Tutoring is today after-school in the library, everyone is welcome.
• Do you want to be a tutor, learn how to tutor others and get a certified certificate, you're in luck! The first training takes place this Thursday at lunch in room 142. Everyone is welcome!
• Calling all Grade 9 and 10 students! Junior Band is a great place to play your band instrument with a fun ensemble! Rehearsals are Wednesdays after school until 3:45 p.m. All experience levels are welcome!
• Interested in playing in a band? Join Concert Band, open to anyone who plays a band instrument! Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. Come out and make some music with us!
• Interested in making KSS a little greener? Join Eco Circle, meeting Wednesdays at lunch! We’re a club focused on taking green initiatives and making a positive environmental impact in our community. We’re looking for new members, and everyone is welcome! 
• Math Club is meeting today at lunch in Room 306. Drop in for contest practice, get ahead in your courses, or just hang out. See you there!
• Hey Bears, ready to put your chess skills to the test? sign up for the KSS Chess Club Blitz Tournament the QR code posted around the School. Play a series of short and sweet low stakes chess games with your friends to see who can come home with the win! All skill levels welcome.
• Hey DECA members. There will be a meeting this Thursday after school for case and exam practice. Oral competitors, be sure to be there!
• Quick announcement that there will be no percussion ensemble this week. Please send Mr. Veri an email if you haven't yet been added to our Microsoft teams classroom yet. And Happy practicing! We will resume rehearsal Thursday November 5th! 
• Bake sale!!  Today at lunch come on down to the atrium and support Special Olympics at KSS by buying a treat from our bake sale!

Athletics:

• Any players interested in participating in badminton club need to see Ms Huskilson in student success, if you have not already done so,  so you can be invited on school day.  Forms on school day need to be completed before you can participate
• There will be a short meeting for all interested in playing on the KSS Girls' hockey team TODAY (Wednesday), in room 227 at lunch.

Thursday, October 29th

To begin, let us acknowledge that KSS is situated on traditional Anishinaabe (Ah- nish-in-ah-bay) and Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) territory. We are grateful to be able to live and learn on these lands.

School Events:

• Today is Twin Thursday! We hope to see lots of matching today Bears. It will be like seeing double all day! And get ready for the grand final tomorrow, you can wear your best Halloween costume and show it off to the school! If costumes aren’t your thing… no worries throw on some orange and black and you’re good to go!
• This entire week Student Council will be giving everyone the chance to guess how many candies are in a jar.. For the chance to win the whole jar itself! Only 50 cents per guess! If you want to up your stakes, throw your name in there a few times just for good measure! We’re prepared to see your turning wheels and strategies! Closest one to the number… or whoever gets it spot on, will win! The winner will be announced at the end of period C on Friday (aka Tomorrow!)
• To cap off the week, this Friday aka tomorrow, the Student council will be having a Halloween themed bake sale in the atrium at lunch. Bring your loonies and toonies and be prepared to enjoy a delicious homemade spooky snack!

Clubs: 

• Hey DECA members. There will be a meeting this Thursday after school for case and exam practice. Oral competitors, be sure to be there!
• Hey Bears, ready to put your chess skills to the test? sign up for the KSS Chess Club Blitz Tournament the QR code posted around the School. Play a series of short and sweet low stakes chess games with your friends to see who can come home with the win! All skill levels welcome
• There is a Partners in Health meeting today at lunch in room 153. See you there!
• Another reminder that there will be no percussion ensemble this week (Oct 29th). Please send M. Veri an email if you haven't yet been added to our Microsoft teams classroom yet. And Happy practicing! We will resume rehearsal Thursday November 5th! 
• Do you play a string instrument or piano? Come join the String Ensemble, rehearsing Thursdays at lunch! All string and piano players are encouraged to try it out! 
• The percussion ensemble brought to you by our very own new civics and careers teacher, Mr. Veri has officially started and will be practicing on Thursdays afterschool from 2:45 to 3:45 at the music room. All experience levels are welcome! Come find your groove!
• Interested in playing in a band? Join Concert Band, open to anyone who plays a band instrument! Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. Come out and make some music with us!