Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Zhingwaak mtig
(zhing-wahk mi-tig)
Meaning: Pine tree
1) NLSS students, prepare yourself for next Friday’s performances by NLSS Staff. Last Year’s debut of Slightly Chilled, a parody of Frozen, was a smashing success. What will the teachers bring to the table this year? Find out next Friday afternoon.
2) Student Success – Mrs. Sanders’ room will be closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week. Sign in with Mr. Murree.
3) Holiday Week! Theme Days: Monday: Holiday Accessory Day, Tuesday: PJ Day, Wednesday: Anything but a Backpack Day, Thursday: Red and Green Day, Friday: Holiday Spirit Day
4) Lots of crafts in the library at lunch while supplies last; make a tree ornament, 2026 Vision Board, or a 2026 Bingo Card
5) Basketball Players: Hoodies and dryfit shirts will be ready this week, which means money for these is due!
6) For the month of December, if you borrow a book recommended by Miss Syer or Ms. Herrington, you will be entered into a draw for a prize. Stop by the library to find out how to participate.
7) Alien RPG on Dec. 19th. Want to do something different next Friday afternoon? Imagine yourself on a colony in space about to be overrun by xenomorphs, trying to survive! Sounds fun…right?Right?? If it does find Mr. Singh and sign up. We have room for 4 players. Never played an RPG? No worries it’s fun and easy. But remember: in the cold emptiness of space no one can hear you scream. Have a nide day!!:) (Mr. Singh)
8) Intramural Girls Volleyball League – An intramural girls volleyball league will be starting for anyone looking to play organized volleyball after school. This will run on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00 starting December 17. All players of all abilities are welcome – gym shoes are required. A sign up sheet is posted outside of the Girls Phys Ed Office, see Mrs. Cundick if you have questions.
9) Eagles Chess Club – This week we shall meet Thursday, December 18th. Don’t forget to download a chess clock to your phones. Come and join us in the “King’s Game”! All are welcome – beginners and experienced players. (Mr. Singh)
10) Eagle Cup Floorball Tournament – schedule is posted on the whiteboard in the gym outside of the boys’ locker room. Make sure you know when your team is playing and show up on time for your games. The tournament begins on Thursday at lunch.
11) Grad photo sessions are coming back in January 19-20. Location: Library Career Centre. Schedule your session at schedule.prestigeportraits.ca or phone Prestige Customer Service 1-888-676-1647.
12) Las Posadas: This religious festival is an interpretation of the Christian nativity story held in towns, villages, and cities in Mexico and across Latin American countries from December 16 to 24. These nine days represent the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy. Children and adults dress up and hold a procession through the streets every evening, singing songs and eating traditional foods. Some may dress up as Mary and Joseph or carry images of the couple. You might even see donkeys, shepherds, and angels.
13) Kwanzaa is an annual week-long celebration of African American culture and heritage, observed from December 26th through January 1st. The holiday was created in 1966 by educator and activist Dr. Maulanga Karenga to encourage pride, unity, and a connection to African roots during a time when many Black people faced unfair treatment in the United States. The name Kwanzaa means “first fruits” in Swahili (swa-heel-ee). Each day of the celebration, families and friends gather to reflect on the Seven Principles (which include unity, self-determination, and faith) and light a candle in the kinara. There are seven candles: one black symbolizing unity, three red symbolizing the past, and three green symbolizing the future. The festivities often involve the exchange of gifts and a shared feast, culminating on January 1st.
14) This is a reminder about the gingerbread house competition that is happening this week. Your period D class has the opportunity to create a Gingerbread house using cardboard and other craft supplies. Key Club members will be around on Thursday to judge them. Prizes will be delivered by the end of class that day.
15) Concert Band will still rehearse on Wednesday after school in preparation for Awards Night. (Mr. MacDougall)
16) The Business classes would like to thank staff and students for the success of last week’s two day Fair. All the vendors sold out of their goods and were pleased to share their it all with you. Without that support this event would not be possible. Both days were well attended, the enthusiasm was fantastic and the learning was dramatic. Thanks Everyone. (Mr. Tichenoff)
17) The cafeteria will be serving a turkey dinner for $10.99 on 17th, 18th, 19th December which includes roast turkey with stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce topped with gravy and a sweet treat.
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