Announcements – Wednesday, January 7th Posted on January 7, 2026 Announcements for Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 Today is Day 5 Starting today, we’ll be keeping the cafeteria open during the second half of lunch. All students from all 3 grade levels are welcome to stay in the cafeteria after the 12:10 bell. Field duty person will stay inside in the cafeteria. Students must remain seated, you can bring a deck of cards, a game or just chat with friends. Given the weather forecast, we may all be inside today at lunch, please listen for an announcement before the bell. Wellness: There will be UBU tomorrow during the 2nd half of lunch. Everyone is welcome. Music: There will be Senior Band after school today, it ends at 4:30 and Beginner Band on Thursday. Sports: Basketball – Congratulations to both the Varsity Girls and the JV Girls basketball teams for great games yesterday. The Varsity Girls defeated HMMS and the JV Girls lost a tough game to SMS. In basketball action today, the JV Boys open their season with a 4pm game at SMS. Good luck team! Also today, the JV Girls practice after school followed by the VB practicing 4:30 – 6. Tomorrow, the Varsity Girls host RPS at 4pm while the JV Girls travel to HMS. Following the Varsity Girls game, the VB will practice 5:30 – 7. Reminder for anyone interested in helping keep score during our home basketball games to please sign up outside the gym or see Ms. Hannam. And a reminder to score keepers, part of your responsibilities when you stay after school to keep score, is to open the door for players and spectators. Intramurals – There will be a meeting tomorrow during the second half of lunch, in the gym, for all students interested in participating in a 3 on 3 intramural basketball tournament. Ski / Snowboard Club: There will be a meeting for all members of the Ski / Snowboard club today at 12:10 in the gym (change of location). All members must attend. Other: WWE in Mme Cusack’s room at lunch. If it’s an indoor lunch, it will be cancelled. Daily Affirmation – No matter how hard it is, I can do it PRIDE Passes – A grade 8 student showed respect as she did her best to stay off the freshly mopped floor and a grade 6 student showed motivation as he participated and asked good questions in class. Tuesday Trivia – New Year’s 1) In Spain, people eat twelve grapes just before the clock strikes 12. 2) New Year’s celebrated in ancient Rome on March 1st. 3) Chinese New Year 2026 will begin on February 17th, starting the year