Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 Announcements
Ojibwe Word of the Day
Mshiimin
(m-shee-min)
Meaning: Apple
1. 1. Exams begin Friday: To help you wrap up the semester there will be a cocoa and cram session in the library Wednesday, January 21st from 2:30-4 pm. Teachers will be there to answer questions as you prepare for you exams or complete assignments.
2. 2. Trip to Japan – reminder that the parent information meeting will now be held on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30 pm in the library.
3. 3. Community Hours – Literacy Lambton is looking for volunteers to help with students in grade 3 and 4. They are running a program on Tuesday here in Forest. See Mrs. Petrus for more information.
4. 4. Attention: Timetable Change Requests for Semester 2 – For students looking to make changes to their schedules for second semester, please visit Student Services to join the February waitlist. If you would like to speak with Mrs. Petrus directly, she will only be available for appointments January 23,26,27, and 28th after exams. Thank you for your cooperation.
5. 5. There will be no Jazz Band today or Concert Band on Wednesday after school. Band and choir members are asked to check in with Mr. MacDougall at lunch today about their availability for Jan. 29 for Music Night.
6. 6. Just a reminder that the library is open regular hours on exam days from 7:30 to 3:00 pm. Come hang out, there will be lots of activities like card and board games, Nintendo, colouring, and more!
7. Community Hours Opportunity – The Forest Skating Club is looking for volunteers on Feb. 20, 21, 22. They are hosting a competition and could use some extra help those days. See the posting outside Student Services or ask Mrs. Petrus for more info.
8. Travel for Credit – EduTravel is excited to offer students currently in grade 9 a chance to earn a highschool credit while experiencing the ultimate road trip. Check out our amazing Summer Civics & Careers Program: Visit Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. See Student Services for more info.
9. Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking Contest Sunday, February 22, 2026. Pre-register before February 15, 2026 by email: at vlcekjoyce@gmail.com. Attention: all Branches & Youth Ed Chair for more information see Mrs. Doornbosch in room 216.