Monday, September 25, 2023

Robotics Team

Are you interested in robotics, science or technology? The FireHawks robotics team is recruiting new members for the 2023-2024 school year. Join us for an information meeting on Monday September 25th after school in room 163. All grades and all interests welcome!

Reach for the Top Trivia Team

Do you love fun facts, random knowledge, and trivia? Are you completive and like working in a team environment? The you should join our REACH for the Top Trivia Team, where you will get to learn fun trivia and have a chance to compete against other teams within the region. Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 25, 2023, in the Library. We hope to see you there!

SHSM Gr. 11 sign up

This announcement is for all grade 11 students – deadline to sign up for a SHSM will be by the end of the day, Wednesday, Septmer 27th. Forms can be picked up in Guidance and droped off in attendance, or directly to one of our SHSM leads. This year, Loyola will be offering the following Specialist High Skills Majors:

Business, See Mr. DeStefano

Health & Wellness, contact Ms. Coutu

Information & Communication Technology see Mr. Mikitzel

Sociak Science & Education contact Ms. Ambroszkiewicz

Robotics/Transportation see Mr. Pender

Student Services

Attention grade 9s & 10s! Are you interested in getting some extra help with math or science? Maybe you need help with French or English? In case you didn’t know, Loyola has a PEER TUTORING PROGRAM! Visit the Student Services D@L page, under the assignments tab to apply. OR come see Ms. Orlando in Student Services for an application form.

If you are in Grade 12 and interested in applying for the Loran Scholarship, make sure you register for one of the Loran Webinars!  The first one is this Monday, September 25th at noon, and the 2nd on is at 6pm on Wednesday October 4th.

Also, the Ontario University Virtual Fair is next Tuesday, September 26th from 5-7pm!  See Student Services’ D2L for more information.

Cross Country

The Cross Country team is meeting today after school to discuss updated information regarding training and upcoming meets. All athletes are to meet with Ms. Fu and Mr. Sebben in room 219 after school today at 2:30. Training will commence immediately after the meeting.

Boys Varsity Hockey

Attention any boys interested in playing Varsity Hockey this year There will be a very brief meeting after school on Thursday in room 197.

Indigenous Advocacy Committee

We will have a meeting today in the Learning Commons (aka Library) after school.

We would also like to remind everyone that we will be acknowledging National Truth & Reconciliation Day (aka Orang Shirt Day) this Friday, Sept. 29th. Stay tuned for further detail and remember to wear your orange shirt!

GSA – Gender Sexuality Alliance

Hey Loyola, Are you a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community or an ALLY?! Did you know that Loyola has a RICH legacy in “flying the flag” and supporting human rights?! Then this club is for YOU!

Loyola’s GSA – Gender. Sexuality. Alliance. – will be meeting on Wednesday September 27th right after school in room 293. ALL are welcome! You don’t want to miss out on this community building opportunity, so mark it in your calendar and plan to attend!

Student Senate 2023-2024 Applications

Are you in grade 9 and looking to gain leadership skills and confidence? Do you want to stand up for the issues that you and your fellow students are passionate about? Consider joining the Student Senate, a board wide organization made up of student representatives, which looks to advocate for student voice at the board level. Applications are open now for all grade 9 students until September 27th. If you have any questions please contact your local student trustee, Lauren McGuire at McGuireL@hcdsb.org.

Popcorn Sales

The Life Skills class is selling fresh hot popcorn on 3B lunch. $1 cash only per bag. All sales support our Life Skills co-op program.

Bussing

This is an announcement for students who take the school bus. Bus departure times for Wave 1 are at 2:35. Please note, that if you are on a wave one departure and are not on the bus by 2:35 you will miss your bus. Also, busses cannot stop and allow students to board once departed. Please do not try to board the bus once it has left it’s boarding spot.

Scott, JoanneMonday, September 25, 2023