Kingston Secondary School

Monday April 22nd

School Events

• Important announcement for all those involved in the school musical.  Meeting today at lunch in the drama room.
• Freezies will be available from Monday to Friday at lunch in the atrium and after school on Thursday at the girls soccer game for 2$ per freezie. Buy one to support Relay4Life!
• On April 29th the affinity team will be hosting a culture day! Come to school in your cultural clothing, join us at lunch in the atrium for pictures, and stick after school for an event filled with foods, and heritage from around the world!  If you are interested in helping out with these events, planning and or volunteer hours, join affinity Tuesdays at lunch in the library community room!
• Hey grade 10s and 11s - just a reminder that applications for leadership conference leaders and directors are due this week!!  Forms are available in the main office and are due Thursday. 
• Hey grade 10s - the history field trip to Ottawa is next Wednesday the 24th. If you signed up last semester or this semester and have questions or want to confirm your attendance, you can talk to any history teacher - we are all on the third floor.
• Hey Bears! Relay for Life is only a month away and registration is still open but we only have a limited number of spots left! To sign up for one of the best events of our school year, click the link in the bio of our Instagram @kssrelay4life. Follow the steps listed in our pinned posts about registration, how to fundraise, and Relay Day! So get registering as we have a limited number of participants! 
• Calling all potential LINK LEADERS! Application forms are now available in the main office. Wanting to help make the new grade 9s feel at home at KSS? Want to get involved or stay involved in school activities? What a fun, rewarding experience then LINK is a spot for your you. Grab your forms today! If you need assistance in completing the forms please ask a staff member. Forms are due on Friday May 3rd. 

Clubs

• 2 truths 1 lie. There's a Science Club Meeting today, It's in room 309, the Earth is flat.
• Hey Bears and Ping Pong enthusiasts. There will be a club meeting after school in the tech hallway. Join us for updates, game plans, and some fun games. We hope to see you there!
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Athletics

• KSS Baseball tryout to be held today (weather depending) at the Ronald Lavallee Memorial Kiwanis Park, (20 Lorne St ).  Practice will start at 3:00 pm. Please bring your equipment and drinking water.
• There will be a Junior Boys' Soccer Team meeting at 11:05 in Room 224 to go over strategy and set plays for this week's games.

School events

• Freezies will be available from Monday to Friday at lunch in the atrium and after school on Thursday at the girls soccer game for 2$ per freezie. Buy one to support Relay4Life!
• On April 29th the affinity team will be hosting a culture day! Come to school in your cultural clothing, join us at lunch in the atrium for pictures, and stick after school for an event filled with foods, and heritage from around the world! If you are interested in helping out with these events, planning and or gaining volunteer hours, join affinity TODAY at lunch in the library community room!
• Hey grade 10s and 11s - just a reminder that applications for leadership conference leaders and directors are due this week!!  Forms are available in the main office and are due Thursday. 
• Hey grade 10s - the history field trip to Ottawa is next Wednesday the 24th. If you signed up last semester or this semester and have questions or want to confirm your attendance, you can talk to any history teacher - we are all on the third floor.

Clubs

• The Kingston Junior Math League is hosting a team-based math tournament May 10th, at Regiopolis Notre-Dame from 9 am to 2 pm. Students in grades 9 and 10 compete in teams of four and anyone is welcome to compete.  If you are interested in participating please register your teams on school-day or see Mr. Poling for more details. 
• Calling all potential LINK LEADERS! Application forms are now available in the main office. Wanting to help make the new grade 9s feel at home at KSS? Want to get involved or stay involved in school activities? What a fun, rewarding experience then LINK is a spot for your you. Grab your forms today! If you need assistance in completing the forms please ask a staff member. Forms are due on Friday May 3rd. 
• Good morning Bears! There will be a Math Club meeting today at lunch in room 308. Come support our club by purchasing something from our delicious bake sale this Thursday at lunch in the atrium as we celebrate Palindrome Day!

Athletics

• The Junior Boys Soccer team registered a decisive 9-1 win against Napanee at Tindall Field yesterday afternoon. Some great goals were scored by Uqi, with 2, and Nathan Arlain, Henry, Alec, Chris, Merel, Ayaan and Nathan Southall, with one apiece. Jack defended KSS with gusto in net, only allowing one goal on the game. As always, the Junior Boys showed great team skills, versatility, and sportsmanship, on the field and off. The team meets Bayridge for their next game this Wednesday at 4pm at Richardson Stadium. Go Bears! 
• Ultimate tryouts continue today, tomorrow and Thursday at lunch. Check Google Classroom or the gym office for your current groups! Remember to sign up for Friday's Exhibition against Frontenac. 
• The senior boys soccer team continued their winning ways with an 8-0 win over Marie Rivier. Oscar Toon-Elliot recorded the clean sheet while Justus Schiller, Owen Withers, Stuart Darby, Brandon Tenenhouse and Baraka Nyale scored the goals. Player of the game honours went to Jacob Panetta, Jocob Nikiforuk and Raj Badakh.  Let keep rolling Bears!

Thursday, April 25

School Events

• On April 29th the affinity team will be hosting a culture day! Come to school in your cultural clothing, join us at lunch in the atrium for pictures, and stick after school for an event filled with foods, and heritage from around the world! 
• Freezies will be available from Today and Friday at lunch in the atrium and after school on Thursday at the girls soccer game for 2$ per freezie. Buy one to support Relay4Life!
• Attention all trivia enthusiasts and champions! Join us for a Jeopardy showdown where every answer counts toward supporting Relay For Life. It's time to test your knowledge, have a blast, and make a difference, all in one event on May 3rd at KSS!
• Secure your spot on Relay4Life by signing up now using the Google Form link in our Instagram bio. That’s right, it’s on the kssrelayife insta bio to secure a spot. Make sure each member fills out the form. There’s a max of 16 teams, so sign up now before it’s too late!!
• Come down to the cafeteria and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delicious journey through the flavors of the Philippines. Filipino cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and unique blend, The menu will feature classic Filipino dishes. Sopas: Sopas is a Filipino macaroni soup made with elbow macaroni, various vegetables, It is regarded as a comfort food Adobo: Perhaps the most classic and popular interpretation of adobo. Leche flan: it is a baked custard dessert with a layer of caramel on top. Turon: its popular street food enjoyed by Filipinos of all ages. It is a popular afternoon snack. It’s our pleasure to invite you down!
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Clubs

• Calling all potential LINK LEADERS! Application forms are now available in the main office. Wanting to help make the new grade 9s feel at home at KSS? Want to get involved or stay involved in school activities? What a fun, rewarding experience then LINK is a spot for your you. Grab your forms today! If you need assistance in completing the forms please ask a staff member. Forms are due on Friday May 3rd. 
• The Kingston Junior Math League is hosting a team-based math tournament May 10th, at Regiopolis Notre-Dame from 9 am to 2 pm. Students in grades 9 and 10 compete in teams of four and anyone is welcome to compete.  If you are interested in participating please register your teams on school-day or see Mr. Poling for more details. 
• Also there Math Club is hosting a bake sale today at lunch in the atrium!! Come support and buy a sweet treat!

Athletics

• Ultimate tryouts continue today at lunch. Check Google Classroom or the gym office for your current groups! Remember to sign up for Friday's Exhibition against Frontenac. 
• Baseball tryouts will be today after school at 3pm at Ronald Lavallee Memorial Kiwanis Park - weather depending. 

Friday, April 26th

School Events

• On April 29th the affinity team will be hosting a culture day! Come to school in your cultural clothing, join us at lunch in the atrium for pictures, and stick after school for an event filled with foods, and heritage from around the world! If you are interested in helping out with these event, planning and or volunteer hours, join affinity Tuesdays at lunch in the library community room!
• Freezies will be available from today at lunch in the atrium for 2$ per freezie. Buy one to support Relay4Life!
• Come down to the cafeteria TODAY and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delicious journey through the flavors of the Philippines. Filipino cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and unique blend, The menu will feature classic Filipino dishes. Sopas: Sopas is a Filipino macaroni soup made with elbow macaroni, various vegetables, It is regarded as a comfort food Adobo: Perhaps the most classic and popular interpretation of adobo. Leche flan: it is a baked custard dessert with a layer of caramel on top. Turon: its popular street food enjoyed by Filipinos of all ages. It is a popular afternoon snack. It’s our pleasure to invite you down!
• Attention all trivia enthusiasts and champions! Join us for a Jeopardy showdown where every answer counts toward supporting Relay For Life. It's time to test your knowledge, have a blast, and make a difference, all in one event on May 3rd at KSS! Secure your spot on Relay4Life by signing up now using the Google Form link in our Instagram bio. That’s right, it’s on the kssrelayife insta bio to secure a spot. Make sure each member fills out the form. There’s a max of 16 teams, so sign up now before it’s too late!!
• Hey Bears! Relay for Life is only a month away and registration is still open but we only have a limited number of spots left! To sign up for one of the best events of our school year, click the link in the bio of our Instagram @kssrelay4life. Follow the steps listed in our pinned posts about registration, how to fundraise, and Relay Day! So get registering as we have a limited number of participants! 

Clubs

• The GSA is meeting today at lunch in room 322 
• Calling all potential LINK LEADERS! Application forms are now available in the main office. Wanting to help make the new grade 9s feel at home at KSS? Want to get involved or stay involved in school activities? What a fun, rewarding experience then LINK is a spot for your you. Grab your forms today! If you need assistance in completing the forms please ask a staff member. Forms are due on Friday May 3rd. 
• The Kingston Junior Math League is hosting a team-based math tournament May 10th, at Regiopolis Notre-Dame from 9 am to 2 pm. Students in grades 9 and 10 compete in teams of four and anyone is welcome to compete.  If you are interested in participating please register your teams on school-day or see Mr. Poling for more details. 
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Athletics

• There will be a quick badminton team meeting in room 142 at lunch on Monday April 29. 
• Congratulations to the senior girls soccer team who played an extremely hard fight game against Frontenac. Their tenacity and defensive play insured a close score. Well, done team, ensure that you come grab a ice cream at lunch in room 227.
• The Jr Girls Soccer team continued their season this week against two strong teams in Holy Cross and Frontenac. On Tuesday against HC, the team came alive in the second half, scoring four unanswered goals on their way to victory. Yesterday, the Bears hosted the Falcons in an exciting, back-and-forth game. Some unfortunate calls lead to an FSS penalty kick that the Bears were not able to come back from. Shout outs to Mara Barrow-McLagen for her strong presence in the defense, Caitlyn Wimmer for her speed up front, and Keira Wilson for her skill and leadership in the midfield. The Bears look to finish their season strong with games against Bayridge and LCVI coming up. 
• It was a sunny and successful day on the track and field at the Limestone Legacy meet. Big congratulations to all of our athletes for kicking off our season in style. There  were many personal bests, top 6 finishes and smiles! Way to go Bears! Make sure you have registered for next week’s meet if you want to go!