Announcements – Tuesday, February 3rd Posted on February 3, 2026 Announcements for Monday, February 3, 2025 Only a couple of days left to donate to Show the Love to the fabulous staff of QMS. Donate on Cashless Schools and for every $2 that is donated, the student will receive a paper heart on which they can write the name of a staff member who they would like to celebrate during Staff Appreciation week February 10-14. Deadline to donate is Wednesday, Feb 5th. All donations will help QMS Connections to spoil our staff members with a delicious meal and other treats and surprises during Staff Appreciation week! Music: There will be a band prep today for the Senior Band trombones and grade 7 students who have just moved to Senior Band. This band prep is in period 2. Please request permission from your period 2 teacher before proceeding to the music room. This is a reminder that there is Senior Band after school today. You are still on the Monday schedule this week. Art: Tech: Wellness Centre: The new Grit Groups will start tomorrow. Students involved, please listen to the announcements each morning for your time. Black Canadian History Month Volunteers Wanted! Would you like to help create a Take 5 for SEL about this important topic? We are seeking some student leaders interested in encouraging empathy and anti-racism at our school. This is open to Grades 7 and 8 and the invitation is especially extended to black members of our school family. Talk to your teacher, or come directly to see Mr. Stu. Sports: Ski / Snowboard Club – a pair of beige knit gloves and a black hockey Canada toque were left on the bus. If they belong to you, please see Mr. Nelson. Also, if you have any photos from your evenings at Poley, please send them to Mme Spinks. Basketball action: Good Luck to the Varsity Boys today as they host SMS. Following the game, the JV Girls will practice 5:30 – 7. Tomorrow, the Varsity Girls host Barnhill in an exhibition game at 4:30pm. Other: PRIDE Passes – Two grade 7 ballots pulled from the box today. The first swept the floor at lunch without being asked. The second, showed empathy by making a nervous student feel included. Staff – Please send Student of the Month names to Mr. Nelson today. A note for parking in the side lot. With the snow packed on the ground, it is difficult to see the lines for the spaces. If you are the first person here, please try to find a line and park beside it. To allow space for everyone to park, the next cars to arrive should either pull in next to someone who is already parked. Parking is limited and we need to not leave large gaps that will not fit a vehicle.