Looking for a place to keep up to date with the daily happenings at Westwood Collegiate, look no further. This blog is dedicated to our daily announcements as generated by the office.

Friday 20 December 2013

Friday, December 20th, Day 5


late start tuesdays   Due to provincial exams, late start Tuesdays will be cancelled for the month of January. Late start will resume on Tuesday February 11th.

 

chicago trip   The final payment for the Chicago Arts Tour will be $372.00 and is due January 14th/ 2014. Please make payments promptly on line at sjsd.SchoolCashOnline.com.

 

galapagos islands   a reminder – if you enroll for the trip and monthly payment plan before the end of December. and $100 discount will be applied.

 

westwood wear   please pick up your wear in room 219.

 

extreme weather   Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with wind chill) is one of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to all parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement. Parents of bussed students can then determine whether or not they want to send/drive their children to school.

 

exam schedule   the exam schedule is available in the office or online. Any students with conflicts are to see mr. braun.

 

cafeteria   tuesday – tacos & mexitots, Wednesday – pasta, salad & brownies, Thursday & friday – fingers & fries

 

rugby   girls rugby will have a meeting in front of the office today at lunch

 

spirit  week  -  december 16th-20th.

thursday – tie dye day. twister at lunch

friday – holiday wear day with rock the halls from 12-1:30 in the theatre.

Due to Friday's "Rock the Halls" event in the Theatre.  $2 admission, with all proceeds to the canadian mental health assoc.  afternoon classes will be shortened as follows:

 

Lunch (Rock the Halls Event): 12:05 - 1:30

 

Period 5: 1:30 - 2:30

 

Period 6: 2:30 - 3:30

 

curling   next game is january 6.

 

basketball   Could you please announce that the "varsity boys basketball team be excused from their period 5 and 6 classes today for their final tournament game at St. James Collegiate.

 

Congrats to the JV boys basketball team on their win last night.  They won by 1 in a hard fought battle against Vincent Massey.  Good luck in your game tonight at 4:00 at St. James Collegiate. 

 

Congratulations to the jv girls bball team on a well played win over Vincent Massey. The girls got down early in the game but were able to fight back and take the win. Great job girls.

Thursday 19 December 2013

Thursday, December 19, Day 4


late start tuesdays   Due to provincial exams, late start Tuesdays will be cancelled for the month of January. Late start will resume on Tuesday February 11th.

 

thursday lunch   we will have shortened classes thursday, with lunch from 11:30-1:11.  class start times: 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30.

 

chicago trip   The final payment for the Chicago Arts Tour will be $372.00 and is due January 14th/ 2014. Please amke payments promptly on line at sjsd.SchoolCashOnline.com.

 

extreme weather   Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with wind chill) is one of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to all parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement. Parents of bussed students can then determine whether or not they want to send/drive their children to school.

 

exam schedule   the exam schedule is available in the office or online. Any students with conflicts are to see mr. braun.

 

cafeteria   tuesday – tacos & mexitots, Wednesday – pasta, salad & brownies, Thursday & friday – fingers & fries

 

spirit  week  -  december 16th-20th.

thursday – tie dye day. twister at lunch

friday – holiday wear day with rock the halls from 12-1:30 in the theatre.

Due to Friday's "Rock the Halls" event in the Theatre, afternoon classes will be shortened as follows:

 

Lunch (Rock the Halls Event): 12:05 - 1:30

 

Period 5: 1:30 - 2:30

 

Period 6: 2:30 - 3:30

 

MATH EXTRA HELP  

 

indoor track   Running: Tuesday at 2:30, Wednesday morning at 7:45 and Thursday at 3:30.

 

girls hockey   Just a reminder that the girls have their alumni game Thursday at 330. girls are to be dismissed at 3 for their game.

 

curling   next game is january 6.

 

floor hockey showcase   

 

basketball     JVB & JVG HOST VINCENT MASSEY TONIGHT.

teachers, please excuse the varsity boys basketball team at 2:45 today for their tournament game.

Wednesday 18 December 2013


late start tuesdays   Due to provincial exams, late start Tuesdays will be cancelled for the month of January. Late start will resume on Tuesday February 4th.

 

grade level meetings today. we’ll begin with grade 12 in period 2.

 

Cheer Board Field Trip Today  All students going to the Cheer Board to pack hampers this afternoon are asked to meet in front of the office at 12:20.  The bus departs at 12:30.  Make sure you bring your permission form if you haven't already handed it in.

 

koats for kids   a reminder to students that we are still collecting outerwear for children and adults. there is a collection box outside of the office.

 

chicago trip   The final payment for the Chicago Arts Tour will be $372.00 and is due January 14th/ 2014. Please amke payments promptly on line at sjsd.SchoolCashOnline.com.

 

broomball   make sure you’ve handed in forms, money and equipment. make sure you dress warmly tomorrow. schedule is posted outside of the gym.

 

extreme weather   Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with wind chill) is one of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to all parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement. Parents of bussed students can then determine whether or not they want to send/drive their children to school.

 

exam schedule  the exam schedule is available in the office or online. Any students with conflicts are to see mr. braun.

 

cafeteria   tuesday – tacos & mexitots, Wednesday – pasta, salad & brownies, Thursday & friday – fingers & fries

 

spirit  week  -  december 16th-20th.

monday – pj day with cereal sorting at lunch in the caf

tuesday – wear blue for mental health awareness. creat a tye dye shirt at lunch

wednesday – retro day with rock band at lunch in the theatre

thursday – tie dye day. twister at lunch

friday – holiday wear day with rock the halls from 12-1:30 in the theatre.

Due to Friday's "Rock the Halls" event in the Theatre, afternoon classes will be shortened as follows:

 

Lunch (Rock the Halls Event): 12:05 - 1:30

 

Period 5: 1:30 - 2:30

 

Period 6: 2:30 - 3:30

 

aaa   meeting Wednesday at lunch in 215.

 

MATH EXTRA HELP   extra help is cancelled today.

 

Soccer   Teachers please dismiss the Westwood girls soccer team today at 3:00

 

indoor track   Running: Tuesday at 2:30, Wednesday morning at 7:45 and Thursday at 3:30.

 

girls hockey   Just a reminder that the girls have their alumni game this Thursday at 330 girls are to be dismissed at 3 for their game.

 

curling   next game is january 6.

 

floor hockey showcase   

finals Wednesday  - jonnie’s ankle benders vs team money.

 

basketball     Girls from 3:30—5:30 , vb from 5:30-7:30

Tuesday 17 December 2013

Tuesday, December 17th, Day 2


late start tuesdays   Due to provincial exams, late start Tuesdays will be cancelled for the month of January. Late start will resume on Tuesday February 4th.

 

koats for kids   a reminder to students that we are still collecting outerwear for children and adults. there is a collection box outside of the office.

 

bake sale at lunch today for peer support.

 

grade 11 period 2 psych class   meet at noon for a few minutes in room 215. if you cannot attend, please contact alex by the end of the day.

 

extreme weather   Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with wind chill) is one of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to all parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement. Parents of bussed students can then determine whether or not they want to send/drive their children to school.

 

exam schedule  the exam schedule is available in the office or online. Any students with conflicts are to see mr. braun.

 

cafeteria   tuesday – tacos & mexitots, Wednesday – pasta, salad & brownies, Thursday & friday – fingers & fries

 

spirit  week  -  december 16th-20th.

monday – pj day with cereal sorting at lunch in the caf

tuesday – wear blue for mental health awareness. creat a tye dye shirt at lunch

wednesday – retro day with rock band at lunch in the theatre

thursday – tie dye day. twister at lunch

friday – holiday wear day with rock the halls from 12-1:30 in the theatre.

Due to Friday's "Rock the Halls" event in the Theatre, afternoon classes will be shortened as follows:

 

Lunch (Rock the Halls Event): 12:05 - 1:30

 

Period 5: 1:30 - 2:30

 

Period 6: 2:30 - 3:30

 

aaa   meeting Wednesday at lunch in 215.

 

MATH EXTRA HELP   Extra help will take place every Tues and Wed at lunch in room 115 from 12:15 to 1:00.  All students are welcome.

 

broomball   bring in used sports equipment – there’s a collection box outside of the gym.

 

indoor track   Running: Tuesday at 2:30, Wednesday morning at 7:45 and Thursday at 3:30.

 

girls hockey   Just a reminder that the girls have their alumni game this Thursday at 330 girls are to be dismissed at 3 for their game.

 

boys hockey   congrats to the boys for their 2-1 win over steinbach last night in a shootout. goals were scored by talen and kaedyn and colton in the shootout. kurtis brakel recorded the win in goal.

 

curling   congrats to our curlers who won 2/3 games yesterday. the ww1 boys remain undefeated, with an 8-2 win over st. paul’s, the girls won 4-0 in a defaulted game over vincent massey,  and ww2 boys lost 5-2 in a hard-fought game against oak park.

next game is january 6.

 

floor hockey showcase   

semifinals tuesday, finals Wednesday 

 

basketball     Girls from 3-5, JVB from 5-7. GRADE 9 BOYS: December 18 at 7:15 am

Monday 16 December 2013

Monday, December 16, Day 1


late start tuesdays   Due to provincial exams, late start Tuesdays will be cancelled for the month of January. Late start will resume on Tuesday February 4th.

 

koats for kids   a reminder to students that we are still collecting outerwear for children and adults. there is a collection box outside of the office.

 

extreme weather   Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with wind chill) is one of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to all parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement. Parents of bussed students can then determine whether or not they want to send/drive their children to school.

 

exam schedule  the exam schedule is available in the office or online. Any students with conflicts are to see mr. braun.

 

spirit week  -  december 16th-20th.

monday – pj day with cereal sorting at lunch in the caf

tuesday – wear blue for mental health awareness. creat a tye dye shirt at lunch

wednesday – retro day with rock band at lunch in the theatre

thursday – tie dye day. twister at lunch

friday – holiday wear day with rock the halls from 12-1:30 in the theatre.

Due to Friday's "Rock the Halls" event in the Theatre, afternoon classes will be shortened as follows:

 

Lunch (Rock the Halls Event): 12:05 - 1:30

 

Period 5: 1:30 - 2:30

 

Period 6: 2:30 - 3:30

 

galapagos islands   our school is considering a tour of the galapagos islands in march of 2015. there will be a parent information evening on monday, december 16th at 6pm in our theatre.

 

aaa   meeting Wednesday at lunch in 215.

 

MATH EXTRA HELP   Extra help will take place every Tues and Wed at lunch in room 115 from 12:15 to 1:00.  All students are welcome.

 

broomball   bring in used sports equipment – there’s a collection box outside of the gym.

 

indoor track   Monday morning at 7:45 for jumpers, Running: Tuesday at 2:30, Wednesday morning at 7:45 and Thursday at 3:30.

 

girls hockey   Congratulations to the girls hockey team who finished fourth in the kenora classic. The girls played some of the top teams in Ontario and represented the school well.

Just a reminder that the girls have their alumni game this Thursday at 330 girls are to be dismissed at 3 for their game.

 

boys hockey   congrats to the boys who won by a score of 3-1 last night against the second place lorette scorpions. next game is monday at home at 3:50.

congratulations to kurtis brakel and talen carty for their selection to the all-star game. mr. thiessen and mr. smukowich were asked to coach the all star team.

 

curling   all three teams have a game today

 

floor hockey showcase   

monday   12:20  penner vs nate           12:40  money vs zap

semifinals tuesday, finals Wednesday 

 

basketball     Congratulations to the jv girls basketball team on their second place finish in the University of Manitoba tournament. The girls played extremely well winning their pool and losing the final to a team from Regina. The jv girls practice will be at 8 pm Monday instead of 6. Please let Ms Eyjolfson know if you can't make it.

 

GRADE 9 BOYS: December 18 at 7:15 am

Wednesday 11 December 2013

Wednesday, December 11, 2013


koats for kids   a reminder to students that we are still collecting outerwear for children and adults. there is a collection box outside of the office.

 

extreme weather   Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with wind chill) is one of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to all parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement. Parents of bussed students can then determine whether or not they want to send/drive their children to school.

 

hot chocolate   hot chocolate will be sold in the morning on Friday the 13th from 7:45-8:30 – proceeds to the Christmas Cheer Board.

 

exam schedule  the exam schedule is available in the office or online. Any students with conflicts are to see mr. braun.

 

week of code   a reminder to all students – this wednesday and thursday all students in the school will be scheduled to try their hand at computer coding for one hour during class. grade 9s will go during period 2 either Wednesday or Thursday, grade 10s during period 6, 11s during period 3 and 12s during period 5.

your teacher during that period will take you to the computer lab to participate. students will need to bring a set of headphones for the tutorials. this is part of a large initiative to have 10,000,000 people try one hour of computer coding during the week.   google “hour of code” for more info.

 

spirit week  -  december 16th-20th.

monday – pj day with cereal sorting at lunch in the caf

tuesday – wear blue for mental health awareness. creat a tye dye shirt at lunch

wednesday – retro day with rock band at lunch in the theatre

thursday – tye dye day. twister at lunch

friday – holiday wear day with rock the halls from 12-1:30 in the theatre.

 

grad clothing   if you missed the opportunity to order grad clothing, there will be another chance from january 6th-10th. orders will be taken before school, at lunch and after school in front of the office. see ms. walterson if you have any questions.

 

the event   event signup will run until friday, december 13th. grade 12 students can sign up in the office at any time in groups of 4, 3, 2 or 1. forms will be available beside the sign-up box. please make sure only one form per group is submitted. all seniors are welcome! no groups will be accepted after the 13th, so remember to get your group in before then.

also, any grade 12 students interested in mc-ing can audition monday, december 9th at lunch in 206.

 

job opportunity    there is a community club job opportunity for interested students to work canteens at either Morgan or Buchanan Community Centers. 6 positions must be filled as soon as possible.  pay is minimum wage.

Interested students should see Mr. Fewer immediately!

 

cafeteria   tuesday – tacos and mexitots, wednesday – pasta & caesar salad with create your own sundaes, thursday - christmas dinner with all the trimmings!

 

legally blonde   one ticket left for Wednesday, one left for Thursday.   there are two tickets available for tonight.

 

MATH EXTRA HELP   Extra help will take place every Tues and Wed at lunch in room 115 from 12:15 to 1:00.  All students are welcome.

 

Fundraising cards   All Safeway/Rona fundraising cards and money are due back to your coach by this Friday, December 13.  Remember that there are 2 samsung tablets on the line for the top sellers.

 

broomball   if you like having fun, missing school, and raising money for a good cause – kidsport - , then sign up for our annual broomball tournament on december 19th. Return your sign up sheet to the folder outside of the gym.

bring in used sports equipment – there’s a collection box outside of the gym.

there will be a bake sale outside of the office this thursday at lunch. feed your belly and help underprivileged kids participate in sports!

cookies - $1, cupcakes and brownies - $2, and banana bread is $2.50

 

floor hockey showcase   

Wednesday   12:20  nate’s h2o distributor’s vs zap’s healthy scratches

12:40  money vs penner’s puck hogs

 

girls hockey   Congratulations to Nikki, Alicia, and Emily who were selected to take part in the elite all-star game.

Kristin and Riley were also selected to take part in the Vets game that take the most improved grade 12's in the league.

Mr. Hiebert was also chosen to coach the elite all-star team on January 19th, 2014

 

indoor track   thursday after school

 

basketball     GRADE 9 BOYS: December 12 at 7:15am, December 18 at 7:15 am

wednesday:  vg  host sturgeon at 4:30,   jvg  5:30-7 @ lincoln,  vb  6-8pm