| Parent Newsletter June 2017 | http://iss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/151 | Parent Newsletter June 2017 | <p>Principal's Message, Summer Office Hours, Future Invader Tour</p><p><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/June%202017.pdf"><img width="16" height="16" class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />June 2017.pdf</a> </p> | | | |
| Daily ASnnouncments for Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | http://iss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/162 | Daily ASnnouncments for Wednesday, September 20, 2017 | <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Students Cards</strong></span><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> are Here!</span></p><p>Students will be able to pay and pick up student cards in front of the Career Centre all of this week during the lunch periods - </p><p>Period 3 beginning at 11:00 & Period 4 beginning at 12:15 </p><p>Students must have a student card to participate in school activities.</p><p>You will also be able to buy your 2017-18 yearbook.</p><p>If you have paid for your student activity fee or yearbook on line make sure you go and pick up your student card next week during your lunch.</p><p> </p><p>Attention all students interested in joining <strong>Senior Stage Band</strong>! Our first rehearsal will take place Thursday at 2:45 in room 130. Grade 10 students who are interested should also attend this rehearsal – new members are welcome!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Peer Tutors</strong> are reminded of our important in-class session today during period 3 in room 222.</p><p> </p><p>Always losing arguments to your parents? Want to improve your public speaking skills? Or maybe you just love being right?</p><p>Then debate is right for you! New, interested members are welcomed and encouraged to check out the <strong>Debate Team</strong>. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 26th, right after school in the library until 4:30.</p><p>We'll show you how to walk the walk and talk the talk!</p><p> </p><p>The <strong>senior flag team</strong> played Nantyr yesterday afternoon. With a short bench, they played from behind for much of the game. They finished strong playing well in the second half, but sadly lost 6-14. Practice will be after school today at Allandale to prepare for their game tomorrow against North.</p><p> </p><p>Do you enjoy music? Have you ever wanted to sing and never had an opportunity to do so? Are you an aspiring triple threat who would like to build up singing experience? The <strong>Innisdale Choir</strong> is calling out to all singers to join us at our rehearsal today after school in room 272. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. Come and sing with us!</p><p> </p><p>Why are Residential Schools an important issue for all Canadians to remember?</p><p>IT MATTERS because it continues to affect First Nations, Inuit and Metis families – people from vibrant cultures who are vital contributors to Canadian society.</p><p>IT MATTERS because it happened here, in a country we call our own, a land considered to be a world leader in democracy and human rights.</p><p>Help us remember that every child matters – <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>wear an orange shirt on Friday</strong></span><span style="text-decoration:underline;">.</span></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> </span></p><p>Congratulations to the junior <strong>girl's flag football</strong> team for their first win against Twin Lakes last night! You should be extremely proud of yourself for the amount of dedication and sportsmanship you displayed from start to finish! Keep it up ladies! Practice is from 3-4 at Allandale tonight. </p><p> </p><p><strong>DECA DECA DECA</strong>! Just a reminder that our second meeting of the year is this Thursday after school in the library! We hope to see you there!</p><p> </p><p>Could all students attending <strong>OELC</strong> next week with Madame Ffrench please meet in room 204 at the beginning of 4th lunch?<br> <br></p><p>A big congratulations goes out to the <strong>Junior Boys Volleyball</strong> Team for their win over Barrie North yesterday. Great work boys!</p><p> </p><p>Have you ever wanted to learn to play a musical instrument? If so, <strong>Junior Concert Band </strong>is for you! Junior Band will meet after school today in rm. 130 and is open to all students in grades 9 and 10. No musical experience is necessary to join Junior</p><p> </p><p>Good morning, <strong>Classics Club</strong>!! Don't forget we meet tomorrow after school at 2:50 in 250!! If you are interested in ancient history, mythology and archaeology, please join us!! That's 2:50 in 250!!</p><p> </p><p>Attention Ms. Maccarone's <strong>Italian students</strong> and Ms. Gillis' <strong>Latin students:</strong> a second Italy trip meeting has been added for Thursday, 05 October at 6:00 p.m. in the library. If you are interested in travelling to Italy on the March Break, please see Ms. Gillis in room 250 or the CWS office for a trip package!! </p><p> </p><p>This is a reminder for all <strong>Senior Tennis</strong> players to pick up your forms outside the Social Sciences office. Even if you do not intend to play in the GBSSA qualifier next Wednesday, you still need to complete your forms. Bring your forms to the first practice after school tomorrow, that's Thursday, at Shear Park. Please see Mr. Bird or Mr. Martynyshyn if you have questions. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Jr Boys soccer</strong> team are asked to meet in Portable 22 for a brief meeting at the start of period 3. Teachers please excuse players for approximately 10 minutes.</p><p> </p><p>It is now time for <strong>Students' Council</strong> Grade Representative Elections. Teachers please show the video speeches to your class now.</p><p> </p> | | | |
| Daily Announcements Tuesday, September 19, 2017 | http://iss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/161 | Daily Announcements Tuesday, September 19, 2017 | <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Students Cards are Here!</strong></span></p><p>Students will be able to pay and pick up student cards in front of the career centre this week during the lunch periods - </p><p>Period 3 beginning at 11:00 and Period 4 beginning at 12:15 </p><p>Students must have a student card to participate in school activities.</p><p>You will also be able to buy your 2017-18 yearbook.</p><p>If you have paid for your student activity fee or yearbook on line make sure you go and pick up your student card next week during your lunch.</p><p> </p><p>Join<strong> Student Council!</strong> Student Council is a group of students who organize school events and activities. It is an amazing opportunity to have a voice in your school and shape this year to be the best yet. Student Council meets every Wednesday in the library from 3-4pm, and new members are always welcome.</p><p> </p><p>Are you interested in helping out with <strong>Athletics </strong>at<strong> Innisdale</strong> this year? Would you like to take photos and video of ISS invader sports? Do you want to learn how to score keep and ref elementary triple ball, volleyball or basketball? Or do you know how to and want to help and earn volunteer hours? Do you have some new ideas regarding ISS Athletic wear, or new sporting events you want to see run at ISS? Are you interested in sport? Come to the Library Tuesday at 2:40 to hear more about becoming a member of Innisdale's Athletic Society. Leadership and Athletics - we are for you! Come join Athletic Society! </p><p> </p><p><strong>ACTIVIST ART CLUB</strong> NEWS! Were you part of a Me to We club, Social Justice or Free the Children club in elementary school- we have a home for you! Please join us today for our club meeting in Art Room 248! We Day Concert ticket draw and we will be planning for an exciting year. See you after school. All grades welcome...</p><p> </p><p>Former First Nations student Phyllis Webstad told the story of her first day at residential school as a six-year old girl. Her shiny new orange shirt, bought by her grandmother, was taken from her. </p><p>This story prompted many other community members to share their own experiences. The Residential School system in Canada separated thousands of First Nations, Inuit and Metis children from their families, cultures and traditions generation after generation for over 100 years.</p><p>Help us remember that <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>every child matters </em></span>– wear an <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Orange Shirt this Friday</strong></span><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>There is a <strong>SHSM</strong> after school Wednesday in room 184.</p><p> </p><p>Attention all students interested in joining <strong>Senior Stage Band</strong>! Our first rehearsal will take place Thursday at 2:45 in room 130. Grade 10 students who are interested should also attend this rehearsal – new members are welcome!"</p><p> </p><p><strong>DECA DECA DECA</strong>! Our second meeting of the year is this Thursday right after school in the library! We hope to see you there!</p><p> </p><p>Good morning, <strong>Classics Club</strong>! Don't forget our meeting on Thursday after school! Anyone interested in the ancient world is most welcome to attend!! See you at 2:50 in 250!!</p><p> </p><p>Attention Ms. Maccarone's <strong>Italian</strong> students and Ms. Gillis' <strong>Latin</strong> students: if you missed the Italy trip meeting on September 14th, don't worry; there will be a second meeting with the travel company on Thursday, 05 October at 6:00 p.m. in the library. Please pick up a tour package from Ms. Gillis in room 250. See you then!!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Chess club</strong> starts today after school in room 201! Come and learn more about the art of chess. No experience necessary, all are welcome!</p><p> </p><p>The <strong>Junior girls flag football</strong> team has their first home game tonight against Twin Lakes! Staff, please excuse players from class at 1:50. Players are to be on the field ready to go for 2:00. Let's go Invaders! </p><p> </p><p>Attention all <strong>Senior Tennis Players</strong>. If you are interested competing in the GBSSA Qualifier tournament on Wednesday the 27th, please ensure you pick up your forms outside the Social Sciences office, room 211A and return to Mr. Bird or Mr. Martynyshyn ASAP. A reminder that you do not need to compete in the tournament to practice with the team. First practice will be this Thursday at a location to be determined. Stay tuned for details. </p><p> </p><p>Reminder to <strong>Senior Boys soccer</strong> of their practice after school today at Assikinack.<br> <br>Thank you to everyone who came out to our <strong>OELC Leadership</strong> meeting last night. Please make sure you have the remind code. See you next month!<br> <br></p><p>Teachers – please excuse <strong>Senior Flag football</strong> players from class at 1:30. Ladies be changed and on the bus by 1:40.</p><p> </p><p>Attention <strong>Junior Boys Soccer Players</strong>: Practice Wednesday morning here at Innisdale at 6:45 am. Forms and fees are to be submitted to Mr. Callan ASAP.</p><p><br></p> | | | |
| Daily Announcments - Monday, September 18, 2017 | http://iss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/160 | Daily Announcments - Monday, September 18, 2017 | <p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Announcements Monday, September 18, 2017</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Students Cards are Here!</strong></span></p><p>Students will be able to pay and pick up student cards in front of the career centre this week during lunch - Period 3 beginning at 11:00 and Period 4 beginning at 12:15. </p><p>Students must have a student card to participate in school activities.</p><p>You will also be able to buy your 2017-18 yearbook.</p><p>If you have paid for your student activity fee or yearbook on line make sure you go and pick up your student card next week during your lunch.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Join Student Council!</strong> Student's Council is a group of students who organize school events and activities. It is an amazing opportunity to have a voice in your school and shape this year to be the best yet. Student Council meets every Wednesday in the library from 3-4pm, and new members are always welcome.</p><p> </p><p>This<strong> Friday - September 22nd - is Orange Shirt Day</strong>. A day to recognize that "Every Child Matters". The Orange Shirt Campaign helps us remember the experiences of former students of residential schools.</p><p>It is a commitment to ongoing reconciliation in Canada. Orange Shirt Day was created in 2013 during the St. Joseph Mission Residential School Commemoration Project in Williams Lake, BC. </p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><em>Please plan to wear an </em></strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong><em>orange</em></strong></span><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>shirt this Friday.</em></strong></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p>Attention all interested <strong>Senior Tennis Players</strong>. There is a sign-up sheet outside the Social Sciences office (room 211A). All abilities welcome. Please see Mr. Bird or Mr. Martynyshyn if you have questions. </p><p> </p><p>Are you interested in helping out with <strong>Athletics</strong> at Innisdale this year? Would you like to take photos and video of ISS invader sports? Do you want to learn how to score keep and ref elementary triple ball, volleyball or basketball? Or do you know how to and want to help and earn volunteer hours? Do you have some new ideas regarding ISS Athletic wear, or new sporting events you want to see run at ISS? Are you interested in sport? Come to the library Tuesday at 2:40 to hear more about becoming a member of <strong>Innisdale's Athletic</strong> <strong>Society</strong>. Leadership and Athletics - we are for you! Come join Athletic Society! </p><p> </p><p>Always losing arguments to your parents? Want to improve your public speaking skills? Or maybe you just love always being right?</p><p>If you answered yes then debate is right for you! New, interested members are welcomed and encouraged to check out the <strong>Debate Team</strong>. Our first meeting is on Tuesday, September 19th, right after school in the library.</p><p>We'll show you how to walk the walk and talk the talk!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Senior flag practice</strong> will be at Allendale after school today. Ladies who do not have a jersey yet, please make sure you bring your jersey deposits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Chess club</strong> starts this Tuesday after school in Room 201! Whether you're a grandmaster or a beginner, come out if you're interested in playing chess! No experience necessary.</p><p> </p><p>Innisdale <strong>Improv Team</strong> auditions continue today after school in the Little Theater. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Innisdale improv team come out today for our auditions. All are welcome no experience necessary." </p><p> </p><p>All <strong>Senior Boys Football Players</strong> are reminded that all paperwork must completed and returned, insurance form signed, and a student card purchased in order to play in the first game this Thursday.</p><p> </p><p>This is just a reminder of the <strong>Outbound Club</strong> meeting Tuesday after school in room 232. Permission forms for this year's Fall Hiking Trip will be provided so if you are interested in participating then please attend this week's meeting. New members always welcome!</p><p><strong>Activist Art Club</strong> News: Meetings are Tuesday after school in Art Room 248! All Welcome! </p><p>If you would like to attend this year's We Day concert, please come see Ms Aylesworth TODAY to get your name in the draw!!</p><p> </p><p>Today Innisdale welcomes our German exchange group from Zweibrucken, Germany. This week marks their full week in Canada – and if you see them touring the school this morning, don't be afraid to welcome them and say hello, If you are a grade 9 or 10 student this year and would like more information about <strong>Innisdale's Global Perspective Exchange Program</strong>, please email Mr. O'Toole or see Mr. Torlee at your convenience.</p><p> </p><p>Reminder to all students attending the <strong>OELC Leadership</strong> meeting today immediately after school in the cafeteria. New members are always welcome!! Please come out and share some awesome experiences. Also those OELC students who have completed paperwork, please bring it to Madame Ffrench as soon as possible.</p><p> </p> | | | |
| Daily Announcments - Friday, September 15, 2017 | http://iss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/159 | Daily Announcments - Friday, September 15, 2017 | <p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Announcements Friday, September 15, 2017</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><strong>Student Cards are Coming and available for online payment now!</strong></p><p>Students will be able to pay and pick up student cards in front of the career centre next week during the lunch periods.</p><p>Period 3 beginning at 11:00 and Period 4 beginning at 12:15 </p><p>Students must have a student card to participate in school activities.</p><p>You will also be able to buy your 2017-18 yearbook.</p><p>If you have paid for your student activity fee or yearbook on line make sure you go and pick up your student card next week during your lunch.</p><p> </p><p>Any students in grade 10, 11 or 12 new to Innisdale and wishing to <strong>play sports</strong> this year must see Mr. Urbach in the Phys Ed office to complete an athletic transfer form. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Belize, Belize, Belize</strong>....All those wanting to attend a trip to Belize this March Break please attend an information session in the Career Center this Friday or see Mr. Morin in the Co-op office.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Join Student Council!</strong> Students' council is a group of students who organize school events and activities. It is an amazing opportunity to have a voice in your school and shape this year to be the best yet. Student Council meets every Wednesday in the library from 3-4pm, and new members are always welcome.</p><p> </p><p>It's <strong>Grade Rep Election</strong> time Invaders! If you would like the opportunity to represent your grade on Students' Council executive be sure to grab an application form from the Students' Council office and also prepare a video detailing why your peers should choose you as their voice. These videos must be submitted by email to <a href="mailto:innisdale2018@hotmail.com">innisdale2018@hotmail.com</a> by September 15<sup>th</sup>. If you wish to film your speech with the Students' Council, meet in the library after school on September 18<sup>th</sup>. Campaigning is allowed and in fact encouraged, but any posters must first be initialled by the front office. The elections themselves will be held on September 20th during your first period class!</p><p> </p><p>Are you someone who is looking to get involved here at Innisdale? Are you looking to join a group of students who are invested in making Innisdale a more positive environment? Are you a leader or wanting to become a better leader? Come and join Innisdale's <strong>OELC Leadership group</strong> at their first meeting Monday, Sept 18th in the cafeteria. Please see a member of the executive or Madame Ffrench if you have questions.</p><p> </p><p>Hey all! Just a reminder that the Grade 12 <strong>Integrated ARTS</strong> class will be having an interactive-show of <strong>"everything arts</strong>" TODAY in the Little Theatre Foyer during periods 2,3 and 4. </p><p>You really NEED to persuade your teachers to bring your class down to experience all the "awesomeness" that is the arts. </p><p>Take as long or as little as you like. </p><p>Everyone is welcome! </p><p>Lots of stuff to do, see and experience! </p><p>Crazy stuff!!!!!! </p><p>Really!!!!!! </p><p> </p><p>Attention <strong>Jr. Girls Flag Football</strong> Players. Thank you to everyone who tried out! The team roster is now posted outside of Miss. Dennis' office, room 211. Our first practice will be on Monday. No practice tonight! See you next week! </p><p> </p><p>Good morning, <strong>Latin and Italian students</strong>!! If you and your parents were unable to attend last evening's Italy trip meeting, please see Ms. Maccarone or Ms. Gillis for trip information!! Deadline for enrolment is Friday, October 13th, so don't delay!! You won't want to miss Rome to the Renaissance!!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The <strong>Senior Flag Football</strong> team traveled to Banting yesterday for the yearly fall tournament. They performed really well in pool play only ceding one touchdown. The seniors finished in fourth place in the consolation final, but played well through fatigue. The coaches are very proud of you! Ladies, please drop by 221 at the end of the day for your practice schedule with games. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Ultimate frisbee</strong> players, there will be a brief, 5 minute meeting today after school in room 226 for any senior and juniors interested in going to Nationals next year.</p><p> </p><p>Attention any <strong>Jr Boys</strong> interested in playing <strong>soccer </strong>this fall. We have a practice tonight at Assikinack after school. Any questions please see Mr. Callan in portable 22.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> | | | |