Daily Announcements & Schedule

Monday, October 27th

School Events:

• Hey KSS! Here’s your daily dose of Islamic history fun fact!
• Did you know that coffee was first discovered in Yemen to help muslims stay awake during their late-night religious devotions?  This practice spread coffee's consumption throughout Yemen and later to other parts of the world.  
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Clubs: 

• Tutoring club is every Tuesday after-school in the library
• Come to Interact club today in room 157 at 11:20!
• Lights, camera, lunch! Join the Drama & Film Club in Room 124 on Tuesday's — everyone’s welcome!
• KSS DECA members will be meeting this Tuesday in the cafeteria AND this Thursday in the library after school.

• Hey Bears, do you enjoy playing chess or want to learn how to play? Come down to the library next Thursday the 30th to the first meeting of the KSS chess club. Learn how play, take part in tournaments, or just head down to play some games with friends, see you there
• Hey Bears! Would you like a low pressure environment to chat, plan and recognize cultural events, and eat? Come join Affinity Club in the Library conference room tomorrow at lunch.  
• Are you ready to challenge your mind and explore the big ideas shaping our world? Join Critical Theory, our lunch-time political discussion club! Dive deep into current events, debate controversial issues, and develop your critical thinking skills in a supportive environment. Whether you're passionate about social justice, global phenomena, or just love a good debate, Critical Theory is the place for you. Meetings are in room 301. That's Mondays in room 301—come ready to think, discuss, and make a difference!
• HEY BEARS! There will be an upcoming spooky spirit week next week! TODAY is - Marvelous, Mismatched Monday! Wear your whackiest socks! Tomorrow, Tuesday 28th - Twin/Triplet+ Tuesday With Blue & White. Wednesday 29th - Decades' Day! Go back in time with a Whimsical Wardrobe in the Decade of your choice. Thursday 30th - PJ Party! Friday 31st - Costume Carnival / Black & Orange Day
• HELLO BEARS!! Student Council is having a spooky bakesale during lunch on Friday, so make sure to bring some money to buy a sweet treat!
• Congratulations to all DECA members who competed at Mock Regionals on Thursday! With over 5 attending schools, our KSS students performed with excellence. A special congratulations to our KSS finalists: Tvisha Pavagadhi, Lucy Wang, Liam Desre, Sophie Yao, Nour Ghassel, and Heliya Khaefi for receiving top scores in their respective categories. What a fantastic night for KSS DECA!

Athletics:

• Hey bears! The KSS Swim Season is around the corner, If you are interested in joining our team come to room 227 at lunch this Thursday Oct 30 for a quick pre season meeting.  
• The KSS Curling Team is Calling! If you are interested in trying curling for the first time or re-joining our team please come to a meeting at lunch on TODAY  from 11:10-11:40 in room 306. 
• The cross country team continued their dominance last Thursday over their eastern Ontario rivals by winning five divisions and finishing second in the sixth. There are 70 schools in Ontario and only the top two in each division move onto OFSAA, quite an accomplishment to have all 6 teams move on for next week. Top individual finishers were Levi Paterson first and Noah Logan third in the novice boys race. Tessa Sauerbrei third in the novice girls race. Vicky Malik first and Eva Andrecyk third in the junior girls race. Jack Wordley fifth in the junior boys race. Athena Andrecyk first in the senior girls race and Daniel Mahoney 8th in a senior boys race. 
• Hey Bears! Junior Boys basketball tryouts start next Tuesday, November 4th. Scan the QR code on the posters around the gyms to sign up!

Wednesday, October 29th

School Events:

• Hey KSS! Here’s your daily dose of Islamic history fun fact! Did you know that the world’s first flying machine concept was invented by Abbas Ibn Firnas in the 9th century — centuries before the Wright brothers!
• Here's a fun fact for the Latin American heritage month: The world’s first color TV system — invented by Guillermo González Camarena (Mexico, 1940s). His tech was so advanced NASA used his color system in early space missions.
• The Library is now open during lunch for quiet study or to complete school work.
• Rideau Public School is looking for volunteers for Boo Bash tonight and tomorrow night 5:15-8:15 pm. Email Mrs. Lister to sign up.

Clubs: 

• Spooky? Check. Scary? Check. Skeletons? Also check! Come by room 224 on Monday, November 3rd to flex your forensics skills for HOSA’s murder mystery and a sweet treat! Make sure to stick around as we’ll also be going over some important registration information for FLC!
• Grade 9s and 10S, listen up! If you play an instrument or are interested in playing an instrument, come to the music room today at lunch for junior band!
• Science club is meeting today, we will be preparing for the physics bowl!
• HEY BEARS! There will be an upcoming spooky spirit week next week! TODAY is Decades' Day! Go back in time with a Whimsical Wardrobe in the Decade of your choice. TOMORROW will PJ Party! Friday 31st - Costume Carnival / Black & Orange Day
• KSS DECA members will be meeting this Thursday in the library after school.
• HELLO BEARS!! Student Council is having a spooky bakesale during lunch on Friday, so make sure to bring some money to buy a sweet treat!
• Hey Bears! The Bears Bulletin newspaper club meets today at lunch in Room 301! Grab your pencils and get ready to make some headlines, we can’t wait to see you there!
• Come to the Partners in Health meeting today to do a values workshop and learn how you can help us plan our next fundraiser! Come to room 153 at lunch

Athletics:

• Hey bears! The KSS Swim Season is around the corner, If you are interested in joining our team come to room 227 at lunch this Thursday Oct 30 for a quick pre season meeting.  
• Hey Bears! Junior Boys basketball tryouts start next Thursday, November 6th. Scan the QR code on the posters around the gyms to sign up!
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Thursday, October 30th

School Events:

• Hey KSS! Here’s your daily dose of Islamic history fun fact! Did you know that algebra was invented by Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician in the 9th century? In addition the word algebra comes from the arabic word “al jabr” meaning “restoration”

• Here's a fun fact for the Latin American heritage month: Did you know that the Totonac people are believed to have been the first to extract and use vanilla as a falvour enhancer?

• The Library is now open during lunch for quiet study or to complete school work.

Clubs: 

• Culture week is coming up! Are you interested in showcasing-your culture? Then sign up using the posters around the school or through our affinity instagram. Volunteer hours are provided!

• Spooky? Check. Scary? Check. Skeletons? Also check! Come by room 224 on Monday, November 3rd to flex your forensics skills for HOSA’s murder mystery and a sweet treat! Make sure to stick around as we’ll also be going over some important registration information for FLC!

• Today at lunch the GSA is running in room 322. Always open to new members!

• Are you interested in singing? Come to the music room after school today to sing with the KSS singing club! We would love to have you! 

• Do you play a string instrument? If yes, come play with the KSS string ensemble at lunch in the music room today! For more information about music at KSS go see Mrs Caravan or join us Fridays at lunch for Music Council, where we discuss and plan fundraisers, events, clubs  and much more! 

• HEY BEARS! There will be an upcoming spooky spirit week next week! TODAY IS - PJ Party! TOMORROW - Costume Carnival / Black & Orange Day

• HELLO BEARS!! Student Council is having a spooky bakesale during lunch on Friday, so make sure to bring some money to buy a sweet treat!

• Today's DECA meeting in the library is mandatory for all members. Come prepared to practice a DECA case or exam.
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Athletics:

• Hey bears! The KSS Swim Season is around the corner, If you are interested in joining our team come to room 227 at lunch TODAY for a quick pre season meeting.  

• Hey Bears! Junior Boys basketball tryouts start next Thursday, November 6th. Scan the QR code on the posters around the gyms to sign up!
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