Bayridge Secondary School

• The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee.  We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Metis, Inuit and other First Nations from across Turtle Island.  We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land. 

• A huge congratulations and thank you to the BSS Student Council for organizing the many major events over the past weeks – from Dancing through the Decades, Flash Sale, Spirit Week, BSN Assembly and the Astros Concert – all were huge successes!  Thank you to all council members for their time and dedication to making these events possible!  As well, a huge thanks to all staff who volunteered at these events! 

• Want to give the gift of life?  Are you 17 or over?  If so, sign up for the next LifeBus on March 12^th.  Sign up sheets and permission forms are available in the Main Office. 

• Grads – did you miss getting your grad photo taken or want re-takes?  Lifetouch has appointments available from March 17-19^th at their Kingston Studio.  Please call 613-634-1424 to book your appointment. 

• Blazers – get your Blorange on!  Blue and Orange Day is this coming FRIDAY!

Tuesday, March 10th

• Want to give the gift of life?  Are you 17 or over?  If so, sign up for the next LifeBus on THURSDAY.  Sign up sheets and permission forms are available in the Main Office.  Permission forms MUST be to Ms. Scarlett by the end of TODAY!  Also, students volunteering for the Lifebus, please meet in the front foyer at 9:25am – with formal identification and please eat a substantial breakfast and drink lots of water beforehand! 

• Improv will meet TODAY after school on the stage in the Cafeteria.

• Grads – did you miss getting your grad photo taken or want re-takes?  Lifetouch has appointments available from March 17-19^th at their Kingston Studio.  Please call 613-634-1424 to book your appointment. 

• The Bayridge Makerspace in Room 135 will be open for building projects and making robots after school TODAY.  All are welcome. 

• Attention all Sweet Grass Circle group and allies working on the art collaboration/reconciliation project with Georgina Riel – TODAY is another work session period 3 and 4 in the Learning Commons.  Please check in with your teacher and then come to the Learning Commons. 

• Get ready to get fit!  Spring conditioning continues TODAY and THURSDAY after school in the main bear pit.  Get your indoor shoes and athletic clothes on and be ready to work hard!  All students and staff are welcome to join!

• Friday the 13^th is coming Blazers and it’s a Spirit Day!  Please wear your blue and orange!

• Model UN is occurring at KCVI in April.  This is an incredible few days so don’t miss it!  Do you enjoy discussing world politics and solving the issues of today?  Then this is your chance!  You’ve got several options: see Ms. Scarlett for details; pick up forms in the main office; see a Social Science teacher; or get forms from the bulletin board outside Room 113.  Forms are due THURSDAY, March 12^th to Ms. Scarlett. 

• The Arts Council will meet TODAY at lunch in Room 139.  New members are welcome! 

• Grads – we are still collecting baby photos for the grad slide show and yearbook.  Please make sure your name is on the back and drop them off in the main office. 

• All members of the Girls Hockey Team please go to Room 140 and see Mr. Swaine at lunch TODAY!

Wednesday, March 11th

• Those students who signed up for LifeBus tomorrow - please meet in the front foyer at 9:25am with formal identification.  Also – don’t forget to eat a substantial breakfast and drink lots of water beforehand! 

• Come to the gym THURSDAY at 11:30 for a game of St. Patrick’s Day Robin Hood!

• All students who will be performing in the National Theatre Festival, please meet at lunch in the Drama Room. 

• Join us for Chess Club after school in the Social Science bearpit. 

• Grads – did you miss getting your grad photo taken or want re-takes?  Lifetouch has appointments available from March 17-19^th at their Kingston Studio.  Please call 613-634-1424 to book your appointment. 

• Friday the 13^th is coming Blazers and it’s a Spirit Day!  Please wear your blue and orange!

• Model UN is occurring at KCVI in April.  This is an incredible few days so don’t miss it!  Do you enjoy discussing world politics and solving the issues of today?  Then this is your chance!  You’ve got several options: see Ms. Scarlett for details; pick up forms in the main office; see a Social Science teacher; or get forms from the bulletin board outside Room 113.  Forms are due TOMORROW to Ms. Scarlett. 

• Writing Club meets TODAY at lunch in Room 112 with Ms. Riley. 

• Grads – we are still collecting baby photos for the grad slide show and yearbook.  Please make sure your name is on the back and drop them off in the main office. 

• There will be an important meeting for ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS at lunch on THURSDAY in the Drama Room. 

• Your Wellness Tip for today is a quote connected to being kind.  To quote Ellen DeGeneres: “Most comedy is based on getting a laugh at somebody else’s expense.  And I find that’s just a form or bullying in a major way.  So I want to be an example that you can be funny and be kind, and make people laugh without hurting somebody else’s feelings.”  Listen to Ellen’s advice to help create a safe, inclusive environment, while still finding ways to laugh – which is important to your wellness! 

• Attention Badminton Club members – you are welcome to come to the gym today after school for badminton as there will be no badminton club tomorrow. 

• Those students who signed up for LifeBus TODAY - please meet in the front foyer at 9:25am with formal identification.

• Come to the gym TODAY at 11:30 for a game of St. Patrick’s Day Robin Hood!

• Spring Conditioning will NOT be happening TODAY.  We will be back at it on Tuesday and Thursday after March Break.   

• Grads – did you miss getting your grad photo taken or want re-takes?  Lifetouch has appointments available from March 17-19^th at their Kingston Studio.  Please call 613-634-1424 to book your appointment. 

• Dungeons and Dragons players will meet TODAY after school in Room 137.

• TOMORROW is a Spirit Day Blazers!  Please wear your blue and orange!

• Model UN is occurring at KCVI in April.  This is an incredible few days so don’t miss it!  Do you enjoy discussing world politics and solving the issues of today?  Then this is your chance!  You’ve got several options: see Ms. Scarlett for details; pick up forms in the main office; see a Social Science teacher; or get forms from the bulletin board outside Room 113.  Forms are due TODAY to Ms. Scarlett. 

• The Bayridge Makerspace in Room 135 will be open for building projects and making robots after school TODAY.  All are welcome.

• The first Track and Field meeting and indoor practice will be Monday, March 23^rd.  Meet in the Health Room first at 2:45.  Practice will be over by 4:00.    

• Grads – we are still collecting baby photos for the grad slide show and yearbook.  Please make sure your name is on the back and drop them off in the main office. 

• There will be an important meeting for ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS at lunch TODAY in the Drama Room. 

• Don’t forget your $5 TOMORROW for the Culinary Arts hot lunch.  This week’s plate will include: ginger carrot soup, broccoli salad, pulled pork on a pretzel bun, baked beans and a chocolate fudge cookie for dessert.  See you TOMORROW at lunch in the Culinary room Blazers! 

Friday, March 13th

A message read to our students this morning from our principal, Heather Highet:
"Good morning everyone.  I wanted to speak with all of you given the unprecedented closure of the school for the two weeks following March break.  We are waiting to hear more from our Director, Mrs. Deb Rantz and at that time I will share it with all of you.  I do suggest today that you take everything necessary from your locker home with you.  At the very minimum, you can go over the learning you have done to date in each of your classes.  Review, revise and investigate.  I would also ask that you read.  If you need a book, stop by the Library Commons or borrow one from the Communications Department.  Keep your brains and your bodies active Blazers!  I would also like to reassure you that adjustments will be made to accommodate these unpredictable times as our school year is affected.  Stay tuned as the day unfolds.  Once we leave for March break, check our school website and Twitter for updates."

• Yesterday a group of thirteen students participated in Bayridge’s 3^rd LifeBus.  Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time.  It was a great success!  If you want to help save a life make sure to listen to upcoming announcements for the next LifeBus. 

• Badminton Club members – there is NO badminton club today. 

• Grads – did you miss getting your grad photo taken or want re-takes?  Lifetouch has appointments available from March 17-19^th at their Kingston Studio.  Please call 613-634-1424 to book your appointment. 

• The ECO Team will meet TODAY at lunch in Room 113.  New members are always welcome!

• Zumba! Zumba! Zumba!  Come out TODAY at lunch in the gym to laugh, move and have some fun.  No experience required.  All are welcome – even staff!

• Grads – we are still collecting baby photos for the grad slide show and yearbook.  Please make sure your name is on the back and drop them off in the main office. 

• Get your $5 and get to the Culinary Room TODAY at lunch.  Today’s plate will include: ginger carrot soup, broccoli salad, pulled pork on a pretzel bun, baked beans and a chocolate fudge cookie for dessert.  See you TODAY at lunch in the Culinary room Blazers! 

• Do you want to make a difference this summer?  If working outdoors as a park ranger or as a camping and fishing instructor sounds like your dream summer job, get your applications in for an opportunity with the Ontario Government!  It’s the last week to apply for student jobs with the Ontario Public Service at Ontario Place, and in the fields of policy, engineering and enforcement.  TODAY is the last day applications will be accepted!  Check out the website at Ontario.ca/summerstudents for details on how to apply and more! 

• Hey Blazers - if you see Pam our EA in the hallways today – giver her an elbow tap or a foot bump (not a high five or a hug) as she starts her retirement at the end of TODAY!  Congratulations Pam, thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our Blazers!