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Disclaimer: The announcements below are not a complete list of announcements. There may be additional announcements which do not appear in this list.

Friday May 26

Track & Field Helpers Today		A Friendly Reminder for all those Elementary Track & Field helpers to meet Mr. Burnham out on the back campus at 8:45am today. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat! Thanks!
Vounteer Opportunity		Attention Great Lakes Students: Trillium Villa Nursing Home are currently looking for volunteers this summer that would be able to assist their residents with activities and friendly visiting. If this is something that interests you please contact student services for more information.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini will be available today -Friday- for Math help at 2:30
Hygiene Product Drive		The 1st Sarnia Rangers are hosting a period product drive in partnership with the Inn of the Good Shepherd. The goal of this drive is to help members of our community to have better access to feminine products as they have a high cost & people shouldn't have to decide between groceries and hygiene products. All donations can be given at the drop box located in Student Services. The drive will run for the month of May & all donations will go to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Thank you for your support.
Sr. Boys Soccer LKSSAA Champs!		Congratulations goes to your Senior Boys Soccer Team who are now your LKSSAA AA Champions!! What an amazing game last night. We had all hands on deck for yesterday's face off against WDSS. It was not going to be an easy game as the intensity and grudges from our previous encounter was still evident. With that said, our boys kept a cool head and stuck to the game plan which frustrated our opponents to no end. Lleyton Ticknor could not be contained defensively. With the support of Isaiah Burnham, both Isaiah and Lleyton were able to create many offensive attacks. One of which, was a cross through the 18 yard box that connected with Aydan Claxton for our first goal of the match. The game continued to escalate physically, but thanks to the cool head and excellent ball control of both Jordan Dabanovich and Kaden Burnham in the middle, we were able to maintain composure through it. Unfortunately, WDSS was able to even the match, but our boys would not back down. A perfectly placed through ball to Lleyton would once again, but the wolfpack on top. Special mention goes to our defensive specialist in the backfield that were nearly perfect. This includes, Joseph DeBlock, Will Payie, Nathan Roberts, and Owen Evoy. Kaleb Robinson did a great job of keeping their defense busy in the second half which helped to keep the ball out of Our own end. What a great game played by all and everyone should be very proud of what we were able to accomplish this season. Stay tuned for more information about SWOSSAA. Great work wolfpack!

Thursday May 25

Variety		Guys Dance, Hip Hop Dance, All musical acts and all actors in skits - Variety is in 2 days and we NEED a stage rehearsal. This full run-through will happen today after school on the stage in the auditorium. Make time, not excuses. See you there!
Hygiene Product Drive		The 1st Sarnia Rangers are hosting a period product drive in partnership with the Inn of the Good Shepherd. The goal of this drive is to help members of our community to have better access to feminine products as they have a high cost & people shouldn't have to decide between groceries and hygiene products. All donations can be given at the drop box located in Student Services. The drive will run for the month of May & all donations will go to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Thank you for your support.
Vounteer Opportunity		Attention Great Lakes Students: Trillium Villa Nursing Home are currently looking for volunteers this summer that would be able to assist their residents with activities and friendly visiting. If this is something that interests you please contact student services for more information.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.
Chess Club		Chess Club meets today at lunch in the Library Makerspace. New members are always welcome!
Senior Boys Soccer		Congratulations to the senior boys soccer team battling against all odds to come out on top against the top seeded LCCVI. Lleyton Ticknor led off scoring with a blazing attack through the Lancer defensive line early on at the start of the game. Unfortunately, due to a controversial call LCCVI was able to tie it up just before the end of the first half with a penalty kick. This did not deter the team as they continued to pepper the Lancer goaltender with shots. Thankfully Dylan "The Wall" Ferguson was up to the challenge and denied a number of sure shots through. The stalemate continued through extra time which forced a decision through penalty kicks. Ferg was again up to the challenge and did not disappoint. Great work by everyone last night. We're all very proud of your performance and looking forward to the finals tomorrow night in Wallaceburg. More information to come later tonight. Keep an eye out in our Google Classroom for more information.

Tuesday May 23

Knitting Club		Due to yesterday being a holiday Monday - the Knitting Club will be meeting in the Library at lunch Today! Come and join us, learn something new and knit with friends. Knitting is for everyone and is an amazing way to create your own style. Next week the club will return to it's usual Monday meeting time. See you at lunch!
Variety		This announcement is for all cast and crew of Variety. The show is this Friday afternoon, but our big run-through rehearsal is this Wednesday (that's tomorrow!) after school. This rehearsal will give us our timing for the performance so everyone must attend. See you there!
Hygiene Product Drive		The 1st Sarnia Rangers are hosting a period product drive in partnership with the Inn of the Good Shepherd. The goal of this drive is to help members of our community to have better access to feminine products as they have a high cost & people shouldn't have to decide between groceries and hygiene products. All donations can be given at the drop box located in Student Services. The drive will run for the month of May & all donations will go to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Thank you for your support.
Yearbook Club		Yearbook club meets today at lunch in room 1036. Let Ms. Bruce know if you are unable to make it.
Christian Fellowship		Great Lakes Christian Fellowship meets today in room 1021 at lunch. All are welcome.
Vounteer Opportunity		Attention Great Lakes Students: Trillium Villa Nursing Home are currently looking for volunteers this summer that would be able to assist their residents with activities and friendly visiting. If this is something that interests you please contact student services for more information.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.

Friday May 19

Hygiene Product Drive		The 1st Sarnia Rangers are hosting a period product drive in partnership with the Inn of the Good Shepherd. The goal of this drive is to help members of our community to have better access to feminine products as they have a high cost & people shouldn't have to decide between groceries and hygiene products. All donations can be given at the drop box located in Student Services. The drive will run for the month of May & all donations will go to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Thank you for your support.
Singing Club		The last Singing Club practice is today at lunch. See you there singers!
Vounteer Opportunity		Attention Great Lakes Students: Trillium Villa Nursing Home are currently looking for volunteers this summer that would be able to assist their residents with activities and friendly visiting. If this is something that interests you please contact student services for more information.
Variety		This message is for all students involved in Variety. Please check the Google Classroom for skit rehearsal times. As well, and this is extremely important, there is a full run-through of the entire show Wednesday after school. All dances, musical acts, and actors in skits need to be there. Variety is next Friday.

Thursday May 18

Hygiene product drive		The 1st Sarnia Rangers are hosting a period product drive in partnership with the Inn of the Good Shepherd. The goal of this drive is to help members of our community to have better access to feminine products as they have a high cost & people shouldn't have to decide between groceries and hygiene products. All donations can be given at the drop box located in Student Services. The drive will run for the month of May & all donations will go to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Thank you for your support.
Track & Field		A huge congratulations goes out to the Wolfpack track and field team as they saved their best of the season for the LKSSAA meet that took place at Chatham Kent Secondary School over the past two days. Despite the windy conditions, the Wolfpack achieved well beyond expectations, qualifying most of the team to the SWOSSAA meet next Wednesday and Thursday. The overwhelming Wolfpack athlete of the meet was Bella Gagne who in her first year of track and field managed to win the junior girls 100 metres, the junior girls 80 metre hurdles, and the junior girls 300 metre hurdles. These fantastic performances earned Bella the LKSSAA junior girls athlete of the meet. Overall, the Wolfpack had 5 LKSSAA individual event champions with Duncan Smith winning the novice boys javelin, Cayleigh Allen winning the junior girls triple jump, Avery Hands winning the junior girls javelin and Tavrick Mclune winning the senior boys long jump. Other Swossaa qualifiers are: Ava Turner (2nd - Open Girls Steeplechase & Sr girls 800m) Cayleigh Allen (2nd - Jr girls long jump) Charleigh Brooks (3rd - novice girls long jump) Paxton Burnie (3rd - novice boys long jump) Addison Deelstra (3rd - novice girls triple jump) Samantha Wilson (3rd - novice girls javelin) Tavrick McLune (3rd - Sr boys 100m) The junior girls 4 x 100 metre relay team - 3rd Ava Turner (4th - Sr girls 1500m) The senior boys 4 x 100m relay team - 4th Paxton Burnie (5th - novice boys triple jump) Artem Greer (5th - Sr boys 100m & Sr boys javelin) The novice girls 4 x 100 metre relay team - 5th The senior girls 4 x 100 metre relay team - 5th The open girls 4 x 400 metre relay team - 5th Addison Deelstra (6th - novice girls 300m hurdles) Joscelyn Teather (6th - Jr girls 800m & Jr girls 3000m) Trey McArthur (6th - Sr boys 100m) Zach Campbell (7th - novice boys 1500m) Cayleigh Allen (7th - Jr girls 400m) Meleckia McArthur (7th - Sr girls 100m & Sr girls 200m) Addison Deelstra (8th - novice girls 400m) Maddison MacDonald (8th - Jr girls 80m hurdles) Great work Wolfpack. No practice tonight. We will continue with practice on Friday.
Yearbook Club		Yearbook club meets today in room 1036 at lunch
Valedictorian		Grade 12 students attending graduation this year are asked to vote for their 2023 Valedictorian today and tomorrow. Ballots are located in Student Services or for today only see Mr. Kaija in Student Success during lunch. Nominees have written a short essay outlining why they are a good candidate which are located outside the main office, the library, and the Google classroom. Good luck to the following nominees: David Knapp Anna McAuley Haley McKinlay Clara Veenendaal Tessa Wheeler The winner will be announced this Friday.
Variety		This message is for all students involved in Variety. Please check the Google Classroom for skit rehearsal times. As well, and this is extremely important, there is a full run-through of the entire show Wednesday after school. All dances, musical acts, and actors in skits need to be there. Variety is next Friday.
Volunteer Opportunity		Attention Great Lakes Students: Trillium Villa Nursing Home are currently looking for volunteers this summer that would be able to assist their residents with activities and friendly visiting. If this is something that interests you please contact student services for more information.

Wednesday May 17

Hygiene product drive		The 1st Sarnia Rangers are hosting a period product drive in partnership with the Inn of the Good Shepherd. The goal of this drive is to help members of our community to have better access to feminine products as they have a high cost & people shouldn't have to decide between groceries and hygiene products. All donations can be given at the drop box located in Student Services. The drive will run for the month of May & all donations will go to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Thank you for your support.
Music Students		Attention all Music Students. There is a mandatory meeting at lunch in the large music room today for all students going on the wonderland trip.
Singing Club		There is Singing Club today after school and Friday at lunch. Make sure you are there so you are prepared for your wonderland performance next week.
Chess Club		Chess Club meets today at lunch in the Library Makerspace. New members are welcome to attend!
Valedictorian		Grade 12 students attending graduation this year are asked to vote for their 2023 Valedictorian today and tomorrow. Ballots are located in Student Services or for today only see Mr. Kaija in Student Success during lunch. Nominees have written a short essay outlining why they are a good candidate which are located outside the main office, the library, and the Google classroom. Good luck to the following nominees: David Knapp Anna McAuley Haley McKinlay Clara Veenendaal Tessa Wheeler The winner will be announced this Friday.

Tuesday May 16

Hygiene product drive		The 1st Sarnia Rangers are hosting a period product drive in partnership with the Inn of the Good Shepherd. The goal of this drive is to help members of our community to have better access to feminine products as they have a high cost & people shouldn't have to decide between groceries and hygiene products. All donations can be given at the drop box located in Student Services. The drive will run for the month of May & all donations will go to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. Thank you for your support.
Boys Rugby		Please dismiss members of the boys rugby team today at 1:40 for their last regular season games at St. Pats today. Kick offs are 3pm and 5pm
Christian Fellowship		Great Lakes Christian Fellowship meets today in room 1021 at lunch. All are welcome.
The Den - Fanshawe Tour		Any students who registered with the Den to tour Fanshawe College, please come to the Den after announcements.

Monday May 15

New Club! Knitting Club		We are starting a Knitting Club at Great Lakes! Come and join us, learn something new and knit with friends! Knitting is for EVERYONE and is an amazing way to create your own style. The knitting club will be meeting TODAY in the Library at lunch, and everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!
Grade 12 Valedictorian		This is a final reminder to Grade 12 students that today is the deadline for your Valedictorian submission. Grade 12 students will be voting on Wednesday and Thursday to determine the winner.

Friday May 12

New Club! Knitting Club		We are starting a Knitting Club at Great Lakes! Come and join us, learn something new and knit with friends! Knitting is for EVERYONE and is an amazing way to create your own style. The knitting club will be meeting every Monday in the Library at lunch, and everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!
Volunteer Hours		Do you need Volunteer Hours? IBike with Pathways may be of interest to you. The ICan Bike program runs throughout the weekdays for one week July 17-21st. It is a Pathways program to help support their clients to learn to independently ride a two wheel bike. Your job would be to join the riders for a 75 minute session every day, where you will run/jog alongside to support them in making this all possible. This experience is both life changing for the riders; learning to ride independently and the volunteers who support them. It truly is an amazing program. See Student Services for contact information.
Key Club		Hey Wolfpack! Key Club's bake sale is today at lunch in it's regular spot. Hope you've brought your coins!
Valedictorian		Grade 12 students are reminded of Monday's deadline for Valedictorian submissions. All students invited to graduation this year are eligible. Students must submit a paragraph explaining why they are a good choice to be our 2023 Valedictorian. Grade 12 students will have an opportunity on Wed. and Thurs. of next week to vote for their candidate. Come by Student Services today if you have any questions.

Thursday May 11

Moosehide Campaign		Today marks the official Moose Hide Campaign Day. Grounded in ceremony and Indigenous values, the Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement inviting Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys, alongside all Canadians, to stand up against violence towards women, children and all those along the gender continuum. Wearing a moose hide pin is an outward sign of your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the people in your life and to stand up against violence. Please visit the Den throughout the day to get your free moose hide pin or find the table that will be set up near the cafeteria entrance by the main foyer during lunch to get a pin and learn more about the campaign and the need to take action to end violence against women and girls.
From Wellington Wolf		Hey Wolfpack, I pulled into the school today and was disappointed by all the garbage in the parking lot. Please take pride in our school and clean up after yourself. If you eat in your car, keep your trash in the car. Thank you from Wellington Wolf
Volunteer Opportunity		Sarnia Girls Soccer Club is looking for volunteers for this summer. No soccer experience is necessary but a bit of patience and an ability to work with young children is! See Mrs. Cornelious in room 2013 if you are interested. If you are looking to fill up your volunteer hours, this is a great way to do so.

Wednesday May 10

Key Club		Hey Wolfpack, have you seen the posters around the school? Key Club is hosting another delicious bake sale this Friday May 12. So find your Loonies, Toonies and extra change to get a sweet treat. See you there!
Girls Rugby		Yesterday the Girls Rugby team travelled to London for a tournament. After a rough first game, the girls dramatically improved their communication and defensive line. Kam Roach, Kaelyn McArthur and Lauren Hagan led the team in tackles and aggressive rucking. In the second match, Ariella Green got the first Great Lakes try since before the pandemic! Cadillac Westbrook also scored and was awarded MVP of the tournament for her runs, tackles and try. Great work ladies. Remember there is a mandatory meeting in Room 2032 at the start of lunch today.
Singing Club		Singing club practice has been changed to today after school. See you after school today singers. Only 2 more practices until Wonderland!
Boy Rugby		Your Wolfpack boys rugby team continued to dominate the league as they travelled to UCC last night for another double header. The boys played St.Pats in the first game, winning 35-0 followed by a dominant 52-0 win over UCC. Tries scored were Masen Flett with 3, Joey Edlington with 3, Jakob Wildschutt with 2, Rykan Daye with 2, Graham Armstrong, Derek Rogers and Matt Anderson each had one and the rookie Clark Casper rambled in for his first career try. The Inchley brothers converted 13 of the tries to round out the scoring. Players of the game were Rykan Daye and Derek Rogers. Next games will be Tuesday at St. Pats. Great work boys.

Tuesday May 9

Boy Rugby		The Boys Rugby Team is to be dismissed at 1:40 today for their game in Chatham. Good luck boys!

Monday May 8

Variety		Hey All! Did you know VARIETY is only 3 weeks away? Musicians & Dances keep rehearsing! And those who want to be in a skit - casting is today (and tomorrow if needed) in the Auditorium at lunch. See you soon!
Girls Rugby		There is a very important meeting for members of the Girls Rugby team at lunch in room 2032. Again, that's a Girls Rugby meeting at lunch in room 2032. See you there!
Track & Field		Congratulations goes out to the Wolfpack track and field team as they competed at the Lancer Prep invitational Saturday in Windsor. Top five performers were: Duncan Smith in the novice boys javelin with a first place finish. Tavrick McLune was 2nd in the senior boys long jump. Cayleigh Allen placed second in the junior girls triple jump. Ava turner was third in the open girls 2000 metre steeplechase. Duncan smith place 4th in Novice boys triple jump. Bella Gagne was 5th in the junior girls 300 metre hurdles as well as the junior girls 100 metres. Joscelyn Teather was 5th in the junior girls 1500 metre race. Trey Mcarthur was also 5th in the senior boys 100 metres. Practice continues tonight as we prepare for tomorrow's meet in Chatham and on to the LKSSAA meet next week.

Friday May 5

Spirit Week		Spirit Week This week! May 1st - Hat Day May 2nd - Band Shirt Day May 3rd - Typical Tacky Tourist Day May 4th - Star Wars Day May 5th - Anything but a Backpack Day
Spirit Wear Sale		Hey Wolfpack! Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is on now! Check it out and place your order soon before it's too late. Store closes at Midnight May 5th.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.
Library		Resources are available in the Library if you wish to read and learn more about Canada's Human Rights Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
The Den		Good morning - the Den will be closed today - thank you.
Girls Rugby		Last night the Girls Rugby Team travelled to Chatham to play UCC. The girls lost a hard fought battle but played well and didn't give up. We had some big hits from Kam Roache and Kaelyn McArthur while Katie Brooks and Ariella Green had some good runs. Katie Brooks was also named Man of the Match - good job ladies!
Boys Rugby		There will be a quick meeting for the Boys Rugby team today at lunch in room 1029. See Coach Baillie if you can't make it.
Girls & Boys Soccer		Both the Sr. Boys and Girls Soccer teams represented the Wolfpack well yesterday afternoon. They faced off against WDSS and did not disappoint. The boys team started off the double-header with and extremely physical match that went back and forth. Pedro Astorino was entertaining to watch as he dismantled the WDSS defense several times throughout the game and Dylan Ferguson wowed fans with several saves that kept our Wolfpack in the game. Amazing passing up the field led to our first goal by Lleyton Ticknor which was assisted by Isaiah Burnham. Our girls did very well defeating WDSS in a 1-0 game with the goal being scored by Morgan Smith. This match was also a battle that required physical play and strategic passing. Paige McKinlay records her first shutout of the season helping the girls team to yesterday's victory. Well done by both teams and a huge thank you to everyone that came out to support our teams. Hope to see you out next week as we face off against LCCVI on our back campus on Monday.

Thursday May 4

Missing & Murdered Ingigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirited people		Violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2 spirited people continues to rise. They are 16 times more likely than non-indigenous women to be targeted and killed and 12 times more likely to be murdered or go missing. In 2020, one in 5 women killed in Canada were Indigenous. The missing women and girls crisis is at a national state of emergency. Families of lost women face an uphill battle to find their loved ones. In 2021 the Canadian Government released a National Action Plan in response to the National Inquiry on MMIWG2S+. It contains 231 Calls for Justice. Please wear red tomorrow to recognize and acknowledge those Indigenous peoples who are gone but not forgotten.
Spirit Week		Spirit Week This week! May 1st - Hat Day May 2nd - Band Shirt Day May 3rd - Typical Tacky Tourist Day May 4th - Star Wars Day May 5th - Anything but a Backpack Day
Spirit Wear Sale		Hey Wolfpack! Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is on now! Check it out and place your order soon before it's too late. Store closes at Midnight May 5th.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.
Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. Try outs continue today and tomorrow. The weather is not cooperating but tonight is still a go, just NOT at Clearwater. Please meet in Mr. Coleman's room (1066) right after school. If you haven't made it out to a tryout yet, come on out! See you there.
Music Department - Festival		Holy Cow Folks! Our music department cleaned up last night at the Music Festival. Our Grade 9s got a GOLD medal! Our 10s got a SILVER medal. Our Sr. Instrumental class got FIRST PLACE. Our Jazz Band got a GOLD medal and a TROPHY!! and our Concert Band got a GOLD Medal and a TROPHY! Logan Durance's original composition got FIRST PRIZE. We are SO proud of our Wolfpack Musicians for all of their hard work and dedication and for being wonderful hosts of the entire festival. Ms. Dath and Ms. Gagne are so proud of you!
Singing Club		This is a reminder that there is Singing Club today after school.
Key Club/Environmental Club		Key Club and Enviro Club members that are participating tomorrow, please meet period B at the front office. If you are helping period C, please come at lunch to the front office. Don't forget to dress appropriately.
Resource Closed Today		Attention Teachers - Resource will be closed today at 1:30pm. Please make alternate arrangements.
Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. Tryouts continue Today at Clearwater. If you haven't made it out to a tryout yet, come on out. If you can't make it, please let the coach know. See you there!
Girls Rugby		Good Luck to our Girls Rugby Team tonight as they head to Chatham to take on UCC - Go Wolfpack!
Boys Rugby		Congratulations to the Wolfpack Boys Rugby team on a great start to the season. The boys opened up with a 19-5 win against St. Pats. Aiden Inchley opened the scoring with a great backline play finish to score the first Try of the season. Masen Flett and the hard work of the forwards contributed 2 more tries before the final whistle. In the second game against UCC, it was again Masen Flett putting in a try which opened the scoring. Titus Hayes added another forward rumble try and then it was all Isaiah Burnham who ran in for 3 tries to complete the scoring. The boys will be in action again next Tuesday at UCC. Good work boys, see you at practice tonight.

Wednesday May 3

Spirit Week		Spirit Week This week! May 1st - Hat Day May 2nd - Band Shirt Day May 3rd - Typical Tacky Tourist Day May 4th - Star Wars Day May 5th - Anything but a Backpack Day
Spirit Wear Sale		Hey Wolfpack! Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is on now! Check it out and place your order soon before it's too late. Store closes at Midnight May 5th.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.
Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. Try outs continue today and tomorrow. The weather is not cooperating but tonight is still a go, just NOT at Clearwater. Please meet in Mr. Coleman's room (1066) right after school. If you haven't made it out to a tryout yet, come on out! See you there.
Girls Rugby		This is an announcement for the Girls Rugby ream. Please meet in Miss Cook's room today at lunch. That's room 2032 at the beginning of lunch for a brief meeting.
Boys Rugby		All members of the Boys Rugby team need to attend a quick meeting at lunch today in room 1029. See Coach Baillie if you can't make it. Please excuse members of the Boys Rugby team today at 1:45 as they travel to St. Pats to play in their opening games of the season against St. Pat's and UCC. Go Wolfpack!

Tuesday May 2

Spirit Week		Spirit Week This week! May 1st - Hat Day May 2nd - Band Shirt Day May 3rd - Typical Tacky Tourist Day May 4th - Star Wars Day May 5th - Anything but a Backpack Day
Spirit Wear Sale		Hey Wolfpack! Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is on now! Check it out and place your order soon before it's too late. Store closes at Midnight May 5th.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.
Christian Fellowship		Great Lakes Christian Fellowship meets today in room 1021 at lunch. All are welcome.
Key Club/ Environmental Club		Good morning Key Club and Environmental Club. Due to weather in the garden out front, build is cancelled, but will go ahead as planned for this Friday May 5th
Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. Tryouts continue Tuesday and Wednesday this week at Clearwater (weather permitting).If you haven't made it out yet, don't worry about it - come out this week! If you can't make a day please see Mr. Coleman or Mr. Frayne. See you there!

Monday May 1

Spirit Week		Spirit Week next week! Get ready!!! May 1st - Hat Day May 2nd - Band Shirt Day May 3rd - Typical Tacky Tourist Day May 4th - Star Wars Day May 5th - Anything but a Backpack Day
Spirit Wear Sale		Hey Wolfpack! Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is on now! Check it out and place your order soon before it's too late. Store closes at Midnight May 5th.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.
Girls Rugby		Great Job to our Girls Rugby team at their first game last Thursday! Congrats to Lauren Hagan and Avery Robertson on Man of the Match!

Thursday April 27

Spirit Week		Spirit Week next week! Get ready!!! May 1st - Hat Day May 2nd - Band Shirt Day May 3rd - Typical Tacky Tourist Day May 4th - Star Wars Day May 5th - Anything but a Backpack Day
Spirit Wear Sale		Hey Wolfpack! Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is on now! Check it out and place your order soon before it's too late. Store closes at Midnight May 5th.
Singing Club		This is a reminder that there is Singing Club today after school.
Girls Rugby		Attention Wolfpack! The Girls Rugby team has their home opener tonight on the back pitch! The girls will take on LCCVI at 4pm. Come on out and cheer on the team.
Wolfpack Track and Field		Congratulations goes out to the Wolfpack track and field team as they competed in the cold conditions at the Forest City Mustang Invitational yesterday in London. There were many excellent performances and personal bests achieved, and the coaching staff is very proud of everyone who not only performed well, but were also able to withstand the challenging conditions over the last two days. The lone Gold medal performance was put forth by Bella Gagne in the Junior Girls 80 metre hurdles in her first hurdle race ever. The lone Silver medal performance with huge personal best and a 5th place finish out of 125 athletes was accomplished by Trey McArthur in the Senior Boys 100 metres. Bronze medals were earned by Duncan Smith in the Novice Boys Javelin with a huge 6 metre personal best on his final throw to take the competition by a 6 metre margin and Tavrick McLune finishing 2nd out of 66 athletes in the Senior Boys Long Jump. Great work Wolfpack! Practice continues tonight as we prepare for the second pre meet this coming Tuesday in Chatham. Please inform Mr. Skinner over the next couple of days of the events you intend to compete in at the Windsor meet next Saturday.

Wednesday April 26

Spirit Week		Spirit Week next week! Get ready!!! May 1st - Hat Day May 2nd - Band Shirt Day May 3rd - Typical Tacky Tourist Day May 4th - Star Wars Day May 5th - Anything but a Backpack Day
Spirit Wear Sale		Hey Wolfpack! Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is on now! Check it out and place your order soon before it's too late. Store closes at Midnight May 5th.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.
Chess Club		Chess Club meets today at lunch in the Library Makerspace. New members are welcome!

Monday April 24

Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. Tryouts continue this week on Tuesday and Thursday at Clearwater (weather permitting). If you missed the practice last week, don't worry about it - come out this week! If you can't make a day please see Mr. Coleman or Mr. Frayne. See you there!
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.

Friday April 21

Literacy Test		Any students in grade 10 or 11 that have yet to complete the Literacy Test for April should see Mrs. Kaija in Student Success today. The opportunity to write the test closes Wednesday. Remember, the Literacy Test is a requirement for graduating
Spring Howl Music Night		Ms. Elderhorst, Ms. Kruger, Ms. Gagne and Ms Dath-McLellan would like to congratulate the 135 musicians who put their heart and soul into making superb music last evening. they had so many wonderful highlights and successes that we can't list them all. Grade 9, Grade 10, 11/12 Classes, Singing Club, Concert Band, Jazz Band and 3 Rock numbers. A guest Brass Quintet, Dancing Principal and a final number that got everyone out of their seats. Congratulations everyone for a superb spring gig. PS special thanks to Mrs. Brander, Ms. Oreskovich and Ms. McKinnon for their assistance with sound, lighting, tickets and back stage help . We love our Wolfpack Musicians!
Environmental Club		There will be an Environmental Club meeting today at lunch in the Heritage room. See you there!
Art Show Artwork to be Picked up		Attention all Art students from first semester. The fall Art Show has officially come down and your artworks are available for pickup from either of the art rooms. Please come and get them as soon as possible. Rooms will be available in the morning, lunchtime and for a brief period after school. Artwork that is not picked up in a reasonable timeframe will be put away as exemplars. Thank you to everyone for your amazing efforts and participation

Thursday April 20

Girls Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. We will be having our first tryout TODAY on the back campus. Meet Mr. Coleman at the back doors right after school with your glove in hand. No need to wear cleats for this practice. See you there!
Music Department		The Grade 10 Instrumental students are excused for their Dress Rehearsal on the stage during block A today.
Spring Howl Music Night		Spring Howl is tonight. Come on out at 7pm and have your face melted off by our talented Wolfpack musicians. Rock, Funk, Swing and giggle at all the jokes. Be there! You won't want to miss it.
Badminton		Congratulations to the Jr. and Sr. Badminton Teams for finishing 2nd overall in the City Championships. Top finishers were: Katelyn Agar (1st Jr. Girls Singles), Bella Gagne & Avery Hands (1st Jr. Girls Doubles), Kayleigh Towner & Arielle Meek (2nd Girls Doubles), Ethan McAuley (2nd Sr. Boys Singles), Charlie Brander & Jacob Turner (2nd Boys Doubles), Morgan Smith & Reanne Smith (2nd Girls Doubles), Nylah Hayes (3rd Girls Singles). Good luck to all players that have moved on to LKSSAA next week.
Art Show Artwork to be Picked up		Attention all Art students from first semester. The fall Art Show has officially come down and your artworks are available for pickup from either of the art rooms. Please come and get them as soon as possible. Rooms will be available in the morning, lunchtime and for a brief period after school. Artwork that is not picked up in a reasonable timeframe will be put away as exemplars. Thank you to everyone for your amazing efforts and participation

Wednesday April 19

Grade 9 Music Students		Please excuse Ms. Gagne's Grade 9 Music Students during period C to practice with the other music class in the Auditorium today.
Singing Club		Singing Club practices today after school in the Auditorium. See you there singers. Music night is tomorrow!
Boys Rugby		There will be a very important meeting today at lunch in room 1029 for ALL boys playing rugby this year. Everyone MUST attend.
Art Show Artwork to be Picked up		Attention all Art students from first semester. The fall Art Show has officially come down and your artworks are available for pickup from either of the art rooms. Please come and get them as soon as possible. Rooms will be available in the morning, lunchtime and for a brief period after school. Artwork that is not picked up in a reasonable timeframe will be put away as exemplars. Thank you to everyone for your amazing efforts and participation
Girls Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. We will be having our first tryout tomorrow, that's Thursday, on the back campus. Meet Mr. Coleman at the back doors right after school with your glove in hand. No need to wear cleats for this practice. See you there!

Tuesday April 18

Yearbook club		Yearbook club meets today at lunch in room 1036. Let Ms. Bruce know if you are unable to make it.
Christian Fellowship		Great Lakes Christian Fellowship meets today in room 1021 at lunch. All are welcome.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.
Art Show Artwork to be Picked up.		Attention all Art students from first semester. The fall Art Show has officially come down and your artworks are available for pickup from either of the art rooms. Please come and get them as soon as possible. Rooms will be available in the morning, lunchtime and for a brief period after school. Artwork that is not picked up in a reasonable timeframe will be put away as exemplars. Thank you to everyone for your amazing efforts and participation

Monday April 17

Girls Rugby Fundraiser		Last chance to buy a Christo's Pizza Kit - find a player from the Girls Rugby team to get yours!
Enrichment Students		Attention all Enrichment Students! The VR Session is happening on Wednesday April 19th in the afternoon! If you would like to participate, please see Mr. Cornell in Resource to get your name on the list. For all the info, check out the Enrichment Google Classroom. Hope to see you there!

Friday April 14

Girls Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. There will be an info session TODAY at the start of lunch in room 1066 (Mr. Coleman's room) to discuss the First EVER! Slo Pitch team here at Great Lakes. We will discuss tryouts, practices, league set-up, equipment and a lot more. Come on out and be part of history. See you Friday!
Enrichment Students		Attention all Enrichment Students! The VR Session is happening on Wednesday Apr. 19th in the afternoon! If you would like to participate, please see Mr. Cornell in Resource to get your name on the list. For all the info, check out the Enrichment Google Classroom. Hope to see you there.

Thursday April 13

Girls Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. There will be an info session this Friday at the start of lunch in room 1066 (Mr. Coleman's room) to discuss the First EVER! Slo Pitch team here at Great Lakes. We will discuss tryouts, practices, league set-up, equipment and a lot more. Come on out and be part of history. See you Friday!
Music Department		A reminder to the Grade 9 afternoon music class that they are excused to meet in the Big Music Room for period A today.

Wednesday April 12

Enrichment Students		LKDSB Enrichment is going to Ripley's Aquarium and Canada's Wonderland on May 10! There are only 30 seats available for all LKDSB Enrichment Students on a first come, first served basis, so you will need to act fast! This trip has a fee of $80 that includes a Squid Dissection at Ripley's, access to the Aquarium, as well as admission and a meal voucher for Wonderland. You can pick up a permission form from your Resource Teacher. Be sure to return your form as soon as possible, as this trip is sure to book up quickly.
Girls Slo Pitch		Attention all ladies looking to play Slo Pitch this year. There will be an info session this Friday at the start of lunch in room 1066 (Mr. Coleman's room) to discuss the First EVER! Slo Pitch team here at Great Lakes. We will discuss tryouts, practices, league set-up, equipment and a lot more. Come on out and be part of history. See you Friday!

Tuesday April 11

Singing Club		This is a reminder that there is Singing Club today after school. This is the last practice before our first gig on Thursday.
The Den		This is a reminder that The Den is closed all morning today for Literacy Test writing.
Yearbook		Yearbook club meets today at lunch in room 1036. Let Ms. Bruce know if you are unable to make it.
Christian Fellowship		Great Lakes Christian Fellowship meets today in room 1021 at lunch. All are welcome.

Thursday April 6

Singing Club		This is a reminder of our singing club practice after school today. Don't forget, we are having pizza and that we have a concert next week.
After After School Art Club		This is a reminder that After School Art Club is today after school. Students will be working with Copic Markers to create their own works of art.
Variety		This is a reminder that there will be a five minute meeting directly after the bell in the Auditorium today for anyone interested in being in Variety. This meeting will be quick so come straight from Block B. If you miss the meeting, join the Google Classroom for updates.
Girls Rugby		This is an announcement for the Girls Rugby team. Please come to Miss Cook's classroom at the start of lunch. This is a mandatory meeting.
Pow Wow Field Trip		Students attending the PowWow this afternoon are reminded to meet in the front foyer at the beginning of lunch to board the bus. Any questions, please see Ms. Crick.
Yearbook Club		Yearbook club members are reminded of their meeting today at lunch in room 1036. Let Ms. Bruce know if you are unable to make it.

Wednesday April 5

Sr. Soccer		Just a quick reminder that there will be a Sr. Boys and Girls soccer practice tomorrow after school on our main field. Be ready to start by 2:25pm
Tutoring Club		Struggling with any of your classes? Come to tutoring club to get help today at lunch in room 2009. That's today at lunch in room 2009
Wolfpack Wrestling		An important reminder to all Wrestlers. We have a team picture Wednesday at lunch in the Wrestling Room. You NEED to check the Google Classroom for details. Be there at the beginning of lunch.
Girls Rugby		This is an announcement fo rthe girls Rugby team. Practice today will be held in Miss Cook's room 2032. Please come to Miss Cook's room after school. You do not need to change.
Variety		Hey everyone! Have you seen the promo video for Variety yet? If not, check the school socials or ask your teacher to post it for your class to see. So what is Variety? VARIETY is a show that will be put on by our students and staff FOR our students and staff. There will be two free shows on the afternoon of May 26, one for our Gr. 9s and 10s, and one for our Gr. 11s and 12s. The Senior Drama class is organizing the show, but the performers can be any students or staff at Great Lakes. We are looking for comedy skits, musical acts, dances, and really any other talent or spectacle you think would be fun to perform in our show. We can't promise to include everything, but we hope lots of you will get involved and make this a fun way to kick off the final month of the school year. There will be a ten minute lunchtime meeting on Thursday, April 6 right at the start of lunch for anyone who is interested in being involved or finding out more. Also, all of the audition/submission deadline dates are listed as assignments in the Variety Google Classroom, so join up to find out more. The join code is posted around the school!

Tuesday April 4

March Student of the Month		This is a reminder to all staff to get those Student of the Month nominations in by the end of the day tomorrow. The Teams meeting is happening this Thursday at 2:00pm
Christian Fellowship		Great Lakes Christian Fellowship meets today in room 1021 at lunch. All are welcome.
Basketball		This is a reminder to all Boys & Girls signed up for the Co-Ed Houseleague to check the Teams & Schedule outside Mrs. Nickels door. Games begin tonight at 5:30
Yearbook Club		Yearbook Club members are reminded of the meeting today at lunch in room 1036. Please email or find Ms. Bruce to let her know if you are unable to make it.

Monday April 3

Free PSW Course		Are you thinking about becoming a PSW? Do you want to know more about a COMPLETELY FREE PSW program? Sign up at Student Services for a meeting happening this Thursday
March Student of the Month		This is a reminder to all staff that our March Student of the Month celebration is happening this Thursday at 2:00pm
Music Students		Attention Music Students: After school band rehearsal is postponed until tomorrow after school. Regular morning band practice will run as scheduled. Singers should arrive at 7:30am to practice with the band.
Math Help After School		Mr. Cicchini is back, offering his superior math help to students. He will be in Student Success Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4pm after school. If you would like help with Math, please go to Student Success today at 2:30pm to see Mr. Cicchini.

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