Announcements – Tuesday, October 6th Posted on October 6, 2026 QMS Morning Announcements Today is DAY 2 October 6th 2026 Did you know… Sound travels faster through water than through air? COUGAR REMINDERS Grade 7s are in the cafeteria this week. NO RUNNING to the cafeteria at lunch, or running INTO the cafeteria. If you are spotted running, you will be asked to turn around and return to where you were coming from. This is a safety concern; please show your Cougar Respect for others and the space. Thank you for cleaning up after yourselves at lunch. LOST AND FOUND: IS GROWING! Please come look for your lost water bottles, lunch boxes, sweaters, and more – Cafeteria entrance. WELLNESS CENTRE: Any Take 5 Team members who are available. Mr Stu could use your help with a few things. Please come, if you can, after you finish eating your lunch. Thanks in advance! LIBRARY CLUB SPORTS Congratulations to the JVG soccer team for their victory over RPS on Friday. Despite less-than-ideal weather, the girls played great and came out with the victory, well done team! Congratulations also to the VG soccer team who played to a 1-1 draw against SMS. Today, both girls’ teams are in action again. The VG play at HMMS, and the JVG at MCS. Both games are at 4pm. Also today, the JVB will practice at 3pm. Tomorrow, the VB soccer team hosts HMMS while the JVB soccer team plays at MCS. Following the VB game tomorrow, the VG will practice at 6pm. The second cross country lunch run will take place tomorrow at 12:10. Please ensure you have proper running shoes and that you are on time to start the run together. Three on 3 Basketball:Please note the change in time3 on 3 Boys Basketball on Monday from 3:00 to 4:003 on 3 Girls Basketball on Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00. Lunch Soccer Intramurals (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays): Games: Portugal vs. England and Spain vs. Sweden Referee and Score keepers: Rose/Madison and Kaelyn Tech Room The Tech Room is open at lunch all week. Morning Intramurals Bring your gym shoes and enter the school at 8:00 a.m. Badminton Club Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Music There is Singing Club today after school. It ends at 4:15pm. We would love more members! If you are thinking about joining, today is a great day! Attention Beginner Band members: Today is our first band prep. If you are a beginner trumpet, flute, or saxophone or baritone, please come to the Music room in Period 2. Please ask for permission from your Period 2 teacher. If you cannot attend, please come during lunch. If you are a beginner clarinet, trombone or percussion, please come in the second half of lunch. You can bring your lunch in the first half so we can start right away. Happy Birthday to: Mrs. Anderson! PRIDE PASSES: Today we are recognizing two students in 6Starkey who actively participate! Great job Cougars! TUESDAY TRIVIA / Answers on Wednesday – Please send answers to Mrs. Lyon in an email 1. What is the fastest land animal? 2. Where does Winnie the Pooh live? 3. What color absorbs light? QMS Inspirational Quote of the Day: Turn your wounds into wisdom. Oprah Winfrey