WCI Announcements

March 13 2020 Good Morning Vikes! Today is the first day to buy your principal for the day raffle tickets. All proceeds go to relay for life. Tickets are 25 cents for one and $1 for five. More info on posters around the school and wci info account. Attention Moose Computing Contest Teams. Round 5 of Moose is TODAY after school. Please come to Rm 218 promptly at 2:25 to begin at 2:30. The Moose contest IS TODAY, IT HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED. This might be the last Moose contest for the year, see you at 2:25 today.

March 12 2020 Hey Vikes, would you like your art to be displayed at the Arts and Cultures festival? If so, submit your art in room 124 on the black cart or on the google classroom by March 13th. any and all art is welcome and will be displayed. ECOO contest Team registration is open. See Ms. Harris today. ECOO programming is a 4 member computing team contest. First round is board wide, (WRDSB) between March 25th and April 1st. Questions? Talk to Ms. Harris or the Computing Club leaders. Winners of the 1st round move on to regionals, at U of Western On, 2 WCI teams went to the regionals last year, maybe more this year? Register your team today. It's easier to remove a team than add later - Finalized date coming ASAP. Good Morning Vikes! Today is the first day to buy your principal for the day raffle tickets. All proceeds go to relay for life. Tickets are 25 cents for one and $1 for five. More info on posters around the school and wci info account. Interested in Boys Soccer? Senior Boys Soccer Tryouts are this week. Tuesday, March 10th we are in the main gym after school and Thursday, March 12th we are in the small gym. See Mr. Enns or Ms. Urquhart if you have any questions.

March 11 2020 Yesterday a busload of WCI ELLs went to Eastwood for the second annual WRDSB ESL/ELD English Speech Competition. Congratulations to the six WCI participants. The following won the WCI speech competition in their category: Fahad S., Shin-you D., Far-doe-sa A., Ali K. and Ab-dul-ma-jid A. All six represented WCI proudly at Eastwood yesterday. And Far-doe-sa A came away a champion in her division. We are so proud of all of you! Good Morning Vikes! Today is the first day to buy your principal for the day raffle tickets. All proceeds go to relay for life. Tickets are 25 cents for one and $1 for five. More info on posters around the school and wci info account. ECOO contest Team registration is open. See Ms. Harris today. ECOO programming is a 4 member computing team contest. First round is board wide, (WRDSB) between March 25th and April 1st. Questions? Talk to Ms. Harris or the Computing Club leaders. Winners of the 1st round move on to regionals, at Western, 2 WCI teams went to the regionals last year, maybe more this year? Register your team today. It's easier to remove a team than add later - Finalized date coming ASAP. Hey Vikes, would you like your art to be displayed at the Arts and Cultures festival? If so, submit your art in room 124 on the black cart or on the google classroom by March 13th. any and all art is welcome and will be displayed. Interested in Boys Soccer? Senior Boys Soccer Tryouts are this week. Thursday, March 12th we are in the small gym. See Mr. Enns or Ms. Urquhart if you have any questions.

Hey Vikes, would you like your art to be displayed at the Arts and Cultures festival? If so, submit your art in room 124 on the black cart or on the google classroom by March 13th. any and all art is welcome and will be displayed. Are you curious about news around WCI? Like our sports teams' wins and losses? Like Semi? Like Pink Shirt Day? Like the new library policy? Visit thefjord.ca (that's THE F-J-O-R-D dot c-a) to get the latest news, views and reviews from around WCI. Follow us on Instagram to get the latest updates, too: @_thefjord. Good Morning Vikes! Today is the first day to buy your principal for the day raffle tickets. All proceeds go to relay for life. Tickets are 25 cents for one and $1 for five. More info on posters around the school and wci info account. ECOO contest Team registration is open. See Ms. Harris today. ECOO programming is a 4 member computing team contest. First round is board wide, (WRDSB) between March 25th and April 1st. Questions? Talk to Ms. Harris or the Computing Club leaders. The winners of the 1st round move on to regionals at Western, 2 WCI teams went to the regionals last year, maybe more this year? Register your team today. It's easier to remove a team than add later - Finalized date coming ASAP. Interested in Boys Soccer? Senior Boys Soccer Tryouts are this week. Tuesday, March 10th we are in the main gym after school and Thursday, March 12th we are in the small gym. See Mr. Enns or Ms. Urquhart if you have any questions.

March 9 2020 Hey Vikes, would you like your art to be displayed at the Arts and Cultures festival? If so, submit your art in room 124 on the black cart or on the google classroom by March 13th. any and all art is welcome and will be displayed. Are you curious about news around WCI? Like our sports teams' wins and losses? Like Semi? Like Pink Shirt Day? Like the new library policy? Visit thefjord.ca (that's THE F-J-O-R-D dot c-a) to get the latest news, views and reviews from around WCI. Follow us on Instagram to get the latest updates, too: @_thefjord. They are number 1. Who are they? Keenan G, Alex L, Ethan W, & Thomas I. On Friday, these four won First Prize in the JRMPC scholarship contest. They now have $6000.00 ,more for school. The competition has been on-going, weekly for over a month and was written in an almost dead, obscure language called Smalltalk. Ask them about it! A fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations from Ms. Harris, the other 2 teams from WCI, and the Computing Club. Yeah Vikes. ECOO contest Team registration is open. See Ms. Harris today. ECOO programming is a 4 member computing team contest. First round is board wide, (WRDSB) between March 25th and April 1st. Questions? Talk to Ms. Harris or the Computing Club leaders. Winners of the 1st round move on to regionals, at U of Western On, 2 WCI teams went to the regionals last year, maybe more this year? Register your team today. It's easier to remove a team than add later - Finalized date coming ASAP. Girls soccer tryouts continue this week. All girls in grade 9-12 are invited to come out to the small gym today after school. Please email Ms Notarfranco if you have any questions.

March 6 2020 Hey Vikes, would you like your art to be displayed at the Arts and Cultures festival? If so, submit your art in room 124 on the black cart or on the google classroom by March 13th. any and all art is welcome and will be displayed. Are you curious about news around WCI? Like our sports teams' wins and losses? Like Semi? Like Pink Shirt Day? Like the new library policy? Visit the thefjord.ca (that's THE F-J-O-R-D dot c-a) to get the latest news, views and reviews from around WCI. Follow us on Instagram to get the latest updates, too: @_thefjord. Sorry vikes, just one last thing. Could class reps please bring down recycling bins to receiving right after this announcement. Thank you!

March 5 2020 Hey Vikes! Just a reminder that the honour roll pizza lunch is today outside the auditorium. See you there! Hey Vikes, would you like your art to be displayed at the Arts and Cultures festival? If so, submit your art in room 124 on the black cart or on the google classroom by March 13th. any and all art is welcome and will be displayed. Girls' Soccer! If you are interested in trying out for the Girls' Soccer Team, please attend a brief meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 200. Again, anyone interested in Girls' Soccer please attend a brief meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 200. If there are any questions, please see Ms. Ramsewak or Ms. Notarfranco. Congratulations to all swimmers who came home from OFSAA last night with an overall 7th place ranking in the open girls division. Tori M. won SILVER MEDALS in her 100 and 200 free and her open relay with Chapman, Katherine and Elle. Ian F. took home 2 medals -- a Bronze and a Silver in his Freestyle events and Thomas, Omar, Hugh and Nathan finished 5th in their relay. It was an awesome Meet for everyone especially our grads Kelton, Katherine, Hannah, Elizabeth Elina & Bakker

March 3 The annual ACF Brush Off is starting up again for this year's ACF! If you're interested in having fun and competing in this year's brush off, sign up sheets are in room 124 or in front of room 129! Interested in Senior Boys Soccer? Come out for a brief team information meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at the start of lunch in Portable 7. See you there. Hot cocoa day! Today in the main foyer at lunch for only $1. Support oneROOF and help homeless youth stay warm. Hey GSA members and allies! This week's GSA meeting on Wednesday is cancelled however we will see you next Wednesday before March break for some fun! Attention ALL ACF cast members. There is a MANDATORY all-cast meeting in the AUD today at lunch. It will only be 15 minutes, so please make your way to rehearsals/clubs AFTER the meeting. Attendance will be taken.

March 2 2020 Hey Vikes! It’s that time of year again… March Madness! Our 3v3 Basketball Tournament will be running from March 9 to 13 at break in the Main Gym. Everyone is welcome! Sign up outside of the gym with a team of 3-4 and get ready for some fun! ACF's food festival needs your help! Signup to volunteer on the arts board in the student activities hallway. Get a volunteer hour, help out with one of the biggest school events and have fun. Remember to signup outside student activities on the arts board! Interested in Senior Boys Soccer? Come out for a brief team information meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at the start of lunch in Portable 7. See you there. Hey Vikes! Don't forget to bring a loonie tomorrow to buy a cup of hot chocolate to support oneROOF. Even better, bring a toonie and share one with a friend. Girls Rugby! Girls rugby starts tonight!! Meet in the Small Gym ready to be active at 2:40. Girls from all grades are welcome to come check out this awesome, fast-growing sport. We will teach you everything you need to know. What do you have to lose? See you tonight!

February 27 2020 The senior badminton team is having tryouts next Tuesday the 3rd and Thursday the 5th at 6:30AM. See you there. Any individuals interested in trying out for the Junior Badminton Team should attend a organizational meeting Friday February 28th at the start of lunch in the main gym. See Mr. Stewart if you have any questions Hey Vikes! Just a reminder that Honour Roll Lunch forms are due today. Remember to hand your forms in the box outside Student Activities. Thank you! ACF's food festival needs your help! Signup to volunteer on the arts board in the student activities hallway. Get a volunteer hour, help out with one of the biggest school events and have fun. Remember to signup outside student activities on the arts board! Hey Vikes! It’s that time of year again… March Madness! Our 3v3 Basketball Tournament will be running from March 9 to 13 at break in the Main Gym. Everyone is welcome! Sign up outside of the gym with a team of 3-4 and get ready for some fun! The annual ACF Brush Off is starting up again for this year's ACF! If you're interested in having fun and competing in this year's brush off, sign up sheets are in room 124 or in front of room 129! All boys rugby players, please come to our preseason meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26 in room 308. All new players welcome. Girls Rugby! Practices for the Girls Rugby team begin this coming Monday. Please get changed in the Upper Girls Change room and meet in the small gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gowing in Guidance. Hey Vikes! On Monday, the ESL Specialized Coop Class is having a wonderful Bake Sale to fundraise for the KW Humane Society. Come by our table at lunch across from the cafeteria to purchase a yummy cupcake for $1.50 and support our local animal shelter.

February 28 2020 Hé tout le monde! French Club is today at lunch in room 321 - see you there! Any individuals interested in trying out for the Junior Badminton Team should attend a organizational meeting Friday February 28th at the start of lunch in the main gym. See Mr. Stewart if you have any questions ACF's food festival needs your help! Signup to volunteer on the arts board in the student activities hallway. Get a volunteer hour, help out with one of the biggest school events and have fun. Remember to signup outside student activities on the arts board! Girls Rugby! Practices for the Girls Rugby team begin this coming Monday. Please get changed in the Upper Girls Change room and meet in the small gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gowing in Guidance. The annual ACF Brush Off is starting up again for this year's ACF! If you're interested in having fun and competing in this year's brush off, sign up sheets are in room 124 or in front of room 129!

February 26 2020 Girls Rugby! Practices for the Girls Rugby team begin this coming Monday. Please get changed in the Upper Girls Change room and meet in the small gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gowing in Guidance. ACF's food festival needs your help! Signup to volunteer on the arts board in the student activities hallway. Get a volunteer hour, help out with one of the biggest school events and have fun. Remember to signup outside student activities on the arts board! Hey Vikes! Just a reminder that Honour Roll Lunch forms are due this Thursday. Remember to hand your forms in the box outside Student Activities. Thank you! Any individuals interested in trying out for the Junior Badminton Team should attend a organizational meeting Friday February 28th at the start of lunch in the main gym. See Mr. Stewart if you have any questions Hey, did you forget to bring a loonie for hot cocoa for OneROOF yesterday? Don't worry! We're doing it again NEXT Tuesday. Come to the main foyer to support a worthy cause that helps local youth who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. French Club - le club français - is on Friday - vendredi - in room 321 at lunch! See you there! All boys rugby players, please come to our preseason meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26 in room 308. All new players are welcome.

Today is February 25 a day 1 The annual ACF Brush Off is starting up again for this year's ACF! If you're interested in having fun and competing in this year's brush off, sign up sheets are in room 124 or in front of room 129! All boys rugby players, please come to our preseason meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26 in room 308. All new players welcome. Today is the day! Come to the main foyer at lunch to buy a cup of hot cocoa for only $1 or for 50 cents with your own mug to support oneROOF. Don't forget...it's today at lunch! Together, let's make a difference to support homeless youth in Waterloo Region. This is a friendly reminder to all the K-Pop fans that K-Pop Club will be holding place in room 217. Don't forget to come and bring your friends with you for a fun time. We will be listening to the new comebacks of multiple groups and have a fun time. Once again, don't forget to come to room 217. Hey Vikes! It’s that time of year again… March Madness! Our 3v3 Basketball Tournament will be running from March 9 to 13 at break in the Main Gym. Everyone is welcome! Sign up outside of the gym with a team of 3-4 and get ready for some fun! Girls Rugby! Practices for the Girls Rugby team begin this coming Monday. Please get changed in the Upper Girls Change room and meet in the small gym. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gowing in Guidance.

February 24 2020 The annual ACF Brush Off is starting up again for this year's ACF! If you're interested in having fun and competing in this year's brush off, sign up sheets are in room 124 or in front of room 129! All boys rugby players, please come to our preseason meeting Wednesday, Feb. 26 in room 308. All new players welcome. Congratulations to all swimmers who competed at CWOSSA !! The vikings came home with a first place finish. The junior boys relay team members Nathan/Thomas/ Hugh and Omar captured first place and Tori M continues to dominate with red ribbons in her individual events. Omar A qualified in 4 events for ofssaa!!! And Ian F is a triple threat heading to OFSAA!! over 14 swimmers qualified - Please come on down to the library right now to pick up your ofsaa paperwork. Did you know that there's an agency called oneROOF in Kitchener that supports youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness? Come to the main foyer at lunch on Tuesday to buy a cup of hot cocoa for only $1 or for 50 cents with your own mug to support this worthy cause. Together, let's make a difference!

February 18 2020 If you like food and would like to help with Arts and Culture Festival this year, volunteering for the food festival is for you. Please sign up to volunteer with ACF's food festival on the arts board in the student activities hallway! Are you interested in learning more about the World Health Organization and how we can make the world a healthier place? Come out to Model United Nations Club today, at lunch, in room 325! See you there! Black history facts! Today we will be talking about Percy Julian! Percy earned his PhD despite being rejected from Harvard due to his race! His research led to treat glaucoma and arthritis. Although his race presented challenges at every stage, he is considered one of the most successful chemists in American history. The quote of today is:“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”This was said By Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African-American female astronaut.And remember, black history is your history!

Sometimes we think that you have to be in a relationship to celebrate Valentines Day but forget that!... Valentines Day celebrates all kinds of love and we would like to do that here at WCI. So come on out to room 215 on Valentine's Day at lunch to celebrate that love comes in all forms. The GSA is hosting a Valentines Day party that will have some cookies you can decorate, a Kahoot and some cards. See you there! Semi will be on Thursday February 13th from 7-10pm at Fed Hall. Buy your tickets today with a student card for $20 outside the caf at lunch. Don't forget to also bring your signed permission form if you have not already! Guest permission forms will also be available in SAC. See you at the Grammys! Hey Vikes! Relay For life is coming this May 28th. Are you interested in helping plan and organize Relay? If so please come down to the student council office at anytime during the day this week to fill out a sign up sheet! Remember Relay is 3 months away so start getting your teams together of up to 15 WCI students. Thanks Vikes! ESL Sports night is happening on Wednesday February the 12th from 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome! Come alone or bring a friend and get ready for a great night of sports, friends and fun!

February 11 2020 The fifth CNML Math Contest takes place today at the start of lunch in rooms 406, 410 and 412. Attention Robotics club members. We are meeting today after school, and not Thursday after school. On Friday after school some of the Computing Club competed in February’s Moose contest. Please Congratulate them as many of the teams had fewer members this contest. Here are the fantastic results: In first place, Keenan G and Alex L In 3rd place, Parveer B, Daniel Y, Karan M, and Rick L In 5th place, Jackie T, Claire T, and Sasha K And In 9th place, Ziv S and Michael And our Junior team of Tristan O and Jeffery Q placed 4th, well done CS vikes! ESL Sports night is happening on Wednesday February the 12th from 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome! Come alone or bring a friend and get ready for a great night of sports, friends and fun! Hey Vikes! Relay For life is coming this May 28th. Are you interested in helping plan and organize Relay? If so please come down to the student council office at anytime during the day this week to fill out a sign up sheet! Remember Relay is 3 months away so start getting your teams together of up to 15 WCI students. Thanks Vikes! Are you interested in diplomacy, foreign affairs, and in participating in a Model UN simulation for students across Waterloo? Well, come out to Model UN Club in room 325 today at break for more information about the conference on how to be a successful independent participant. See you there! For those registered for the CCC this week, we will be writing in Rm 218 and Rm 216 immediately after school. Please sign onto the Grader and try the practice to make sure your account is working properly before Wednesday. Hey everyone! the Theme for this years collaborative art piece for ACF is the Climate Crisis. there will be a meeting for anyone interested on Tuesday at lunch in room 129. hope to see you there. Sometimes we think that you have to be in a relationship to celebrate Valentines Day but forget that!... Valentines Day celebrates all kinds of love and we would like to do that here at WCI. So come on out to room 215 on Valentine's Day at lunch to celebrate that love comes in all forms. The GSA is hosting a Valentines Day party that will have some cookies you can decorate, a Kahoot and some cards. See you there!

February 10 2020 Hey WCI! This Friday is Valentine's Day and the GSA club would like to host a Valentines Day social at lunch to celebrate all types of love. Whether you have a partner or are single, it doesn't matter at all because we are just celebrating love and how it comes in many forms. Come on out to room 215 on Valentines Day to make some cookies, make valentines, play a Kahoot or just hang out with your friends. It will be LOVE-ly! ESL Sports night is happening on Wednesday February the 12th from 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome! Come alone or bring a friend and get ready for a great night of sports, friends and fun! Hey Vikes! Relay For life is coming this May 28th. Are you interested in helping plan and organize Relay? If so please come down to the student council office at anytime during the day this week to fill out a sign up sheet! Remember Relay is 3 months away so start getting your teams together of up to 15 WCI students. Thanks Vikes! This past Friday, WCI DECA competed in the annual Provincials event in Toronto. Our students worked hard and did an outstanding job at representing your school. Please congratulate the following students for winning their events and qualifying to Internationals in Nashville Tennessee: Henry S, Katherine L, Sammi W, Srihari V, Rohit B, Erica L, Vivian T, and Jessica D. Way to go Vikes! Are you interested in diplomacy, foreign affairs, and in participating in a Model UN simulation for students across Waterloo? Well, come out to Model UN Club in room 325 on Tuesday, February 11th at break for more information about the conference on how to be a successful independent participant. See you there! Hey vikes, do want to be a part of WCI's senior badminton team? If so, come out tomorrow morning for our first practice. It begins at 6:30 sharp, so be sure to set your alarms. See you there! Hello Crafters, just a reminder that you should bring a sheet of valentines paper and ribbon to our meeting tomorrow in Rm 218 at lunch. Hey Vikes, Your VEX team was awesome this past Saturday in Collingwood. For those who may not know what VEX is, it is a Robotics competition. The team won 5 rounds and only lost 2 putting us in 13th place overall. 12 Teams didn't show up so we were only competing again 60 teams. Please congratulate Cody B, Lauren A and Tristan O who represented WCI Vikings this weekend & the whole Robotics club who helped us get ready for both Brampton on Feb 1st and Collingwood on Feb 8th. For those registered for the CCC this week, we will be writing in Rm 218 and Rm 216 immediately after school. Please sign onto the Grader and try the practice to make sure your account is working properly before Wednesday. Hey everyone! the Theme for this years collaborative art piece for ACF is the Climate Crisis. there will be a meeting for anyone interested on Tuesday at lunch in room 129. hope to see you there.

February 7 2020 Semi will be on Thursday February 13th from 7-10pm at Fed Hall. Buy your tickets today with a student card for $20 outside the caf at lunch. Guest permission forms will also be available in SAC. See you at the Grammys! There will be a very important meeting for students participating in the New York City Trip on Friday at lunch in Room 325. It is imperative that all concerned students attend this meeting. ESL Sports night is happening on Wednesday February the 12th from 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome! Come alone or bring a friend and get ready for a great night of sports, friends and fun! Hey WCI! Next Friday is Valentine's Day and the GSA club would like to host a Valentines Day social at lunch to celebrate all types of love. Whether you have a partner or are single, it doesn't matter at all because we are just celebrating love and how it comes in many forms. Come on out to room 215 on Valentines Day to make some cookies, make valentines, play a Kahoot or just hang out with your friends. It will be LOVE-ly!

February 6 2020 Carnation Sales begin this week and are being sold outside the caf at lunch for $1.50 per carnation. You can send them to anyone in the WRDSB and all proceeds will go towards the St Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre. Semi will be on Thursday February 13th from 7-10pm at Fed Hall. Buy your tickets today with a student card for $20 outside the caf at lunch. Guest permission forms will also be available in SAC. See you at the Grammys! Relay For Life is coming up this May 28th 2020! Registration will be opening soon, teams may have up to 15 people. So start getting your teams together Vikes! Hey, vikes! there is an important meeting for anyone interested in visual arts for Art and culture festival in room 124 today at lunch. we will be discussing deadlines and deciding on what our Collaborative piece will be. don't forget its in room 124 today at lunch, see you there

February 5 2020 Attention all awesome GSA members! This Wednesday the club will resume and we will be having an important planning meeting for our Valentines party. On Wednesday we will be decorating and getting ready for the upcoming celebration of love, in any form. Come on out to room 215 at lunch. If you have questions, feel free to talk to Kennedy, Crowell or Jackman. See you there! Carnation Sales begin this week and are being sold outside the caf at lunch for $1.50 per carnation. You can send them to anyone in the WRDSB and all proceeds will go towards the St Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre. Semi will be on Thursday February 13th from 7-10pm at Fed Hall. Buy your tickets today with a student card for $20 outside the caf at lunch. Guest permission forms will also be available in SAC. See you at the Grammys!

February 3 2020 Congratulations to Linden I J and Alice M for winning athlete of the week! Linden strategized the curling team through their win against KCI, and Alice has been an incredible goalie to the varsity girls hockey team all season, playing a major part in all of their wins this season. Keep up the good job guys! Carnation Sales begin this week and are being sold outside the caf at lunch for $1.50 per carnation. You can send them to anyone in the WRDSB and all proceeds will go towards the St Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre. The American Math Contest takes place this Wednesday during period A in the cafeteria. Please be there at 8 am to fill out the form. See Mr. Brown in 406 for last minute registration. Semi will be on Thursday February 13th from 7-10pm at Fed Hall. Buy your tickets today with a student card for $20 outside the caf at lunch. Guest permission forms will also be available in SAC. See you at the Grammys! Attention Vikings wanting to write the CCC (The Canadian Computing Challenge) You must have registered on School Day. The deadline is TODAY, Feb 3 at 5:30 PM. Thank you to the 32 students that have already registered - you are awesome! The contest is February 12th, details will follow at the CS club this week and via E Mail.

January 23 2020 Are you graduating or leaving the WRDSB at the end of the semester? If so, please remember to return your Chromebook and charger to the Main Office after your last exam or before January 23rd if you have no exams. Also, your computer and email account will be disabled shortly after you leave or graduate, so don’t forget to back up all your important data and email. Please be sure that people and organizations who need to contact you have your personal email address. You will not be able to access your @wrdsb.ca email after you leave the school board. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms Penteker. More than 300 of you have agreed to stand for peace on WCI's Peace Wall. The project began in response to recent terrible aggression in the world. Those, on the wall, stand for peace in their daily lives and in the world. They also stand in solidarity with all our students and staff who continue to be impacted by war. It's a small act, but it is something. If you would like to be on the wall, come to guidance at lunch Wednesday or Thursday. Let's build this wall...of peace! Happy New Year to all our Asian students who are celebrating the Lunar New Year this Friday! Also known as Spring Festival, the New Year begins on the new moon on Friday, ushering in the Year of the Rat. Families gather for a reunion dinner. They also thoroughly clean their house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for incoming good luck. We wish all of you good fortune, happiness, wealth, and longevity (as well as success on your exams) on the occasion of Chinese New Year!

Wednesday January 22 2020 Are you graduating or leaving the WRDSB at the end of the semester? If so, please remember to return your Chromebook and charger to the Main Office after your last exam or before January 23rd if you have no exams. Also, your computer and email account will be disabled shortly after you leave or graduate, so don’t forget to back up all your important data and email. Please be sure that people and organizations who need to contact you have your personal email address. You will not be able to access your @wrdsb.ca email after you leave the school board. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms Penteker.

January 21 2020 Are you graduating or leaving the WRDSB at the end of the semester? If so, please remember to return your Chromebook and charger to the Main Office after your last exam or before January 23rd if you have no exams. Also, your computer and email account will be disabled shortly after you leave or graduate, so don’t forget to back up all your important data and email. Please be sure that people and organizations who need to contact you have your personal email address. You will not be able to access your @wrdsb.ca email after you leave the school board. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms Penteker. We now have 250 Vikings on our Peace Wall. This peace project was inspired by recent world events and the fact that we have students from all over the world including many refugees who had to flee war. Crossing Borders invites you to be part of the wall to stand in solidarity with these students. Look for a photographer by the peace wall or roaming the halls and share your message of peace. Let's build a wall...of peace!

January 20 2020 Are you graduating or leaving the WRDSB at the end of the semester? If so, please remember to return your Chromebook and charger to the Main Office after your last exam or before January 23rd if you have no exams. Also, your computer and email account will be disabled shortly after you leave or graduate, so don’t forget to back up all your important data and email. Please be sure that people and organizations who need to contact you have your personal email address. You will not be able to access your @wrdsb.ca email after you leave the school board. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms Penteker. I am happy to announce this week’s Viking of the Week: congratulations to Lexi M-B.! Lexi has just returned from an international competition in Martial Arts in Costa Rica, where she came home with 5 gold and 4 silver medals. Not only does Lexi excel in athletics, she is also the Creative Head of the Classics Club! Lexi is an all-round person whose positivity is contagious to everyone around her. Once again, congratulations Lexi!

January 17 2020 Just a reminder, any student at WCI is welcome to write U of W's Canadian Computing Competition. The fee is only $8.25 and you register on School Day. Past contest participants, please do School Day this weekend so you do not forget. Your old profile still exists. Deadline is the Feb 3rd. Have questions? Talk to the CS club leaders Keenan and Alex or Ms. Harris in the Business Office. Today we are taking care of the environment. Please bring in all electronic waste to Portable 2 during period B and lunch. We will make sure that the recycling is done properly. Also we will keep any working laptops and use them in our TEJ4MI class. Please don't forget, this is only a one day opportunity for you to easily contribute towards the environment. Thank You Writer's Guild members! Don't forget that we are meeting today in room 212 at lunch! That's Writer's Guild today at lunch! Are you graduating or leaving the WRDSB at the end of the semester? If so, please remember to return your Chromebook and charger to the Main Office after your last exam or before January 23rd if you have no exams. Also, your computer and email account will be disabled shortly after you leave or graduate, so don’t forget to back up all your important data and email. Please be sure that people and organizations who need to contact you have your personal email address. You will not be able to access your @wrdsb.ca email after you leave the school board. If you have any questions or concerns, please see Ms Penteker. Congratulations to this weeks athletes of the week Lauren H. and Jacob T. Happy Recycling Friday! Would class reps please bring down the recycling bins to Receiving right after this announcement. Thank you!

January 16 2020 Tackle, Ruck, Kick, Run... that's right Vikes... today is the information meeting for the Girls Rugby Team. New and Returning players from all grades are welcome to attend. The meeting will take place at the start of lunch today in Portable #1. Bring a friend and we will see you there!!! Just a reminder that chess club is happening today in room 400. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend! Have you ever sat down to write a test or exam and BOOM your mind goes blank? There is a lot you can do to prevent it from happening. Sign up for this workshop to learn more! The workshop is in room 221, on January 16, during lunch! Pizza will be provided for those that sign up and attend! Registration is Required - sign up in Guidance or REC. Hey vikes, there’s only one more month before Valentine’s Day! Show your love and appreciation in February with our annual carnation sale. All proceeds will go towards the St Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre and sales will begin after exams. This friday we are taking care of the environment. Please bring in all electronic waste to Portable 2 during period B and lunch. We will make sure that the recycling is done properly. Also we will keep any working laptops and use them in our TEJ4MI class. Please don't forget, this is only a one day oppertunity for you to easily contribute towards the environment. Thank You

January 15 2020 Girls Rugby! The Girls Rugby season gets underway in March. There will be an important information meeting this Thursday at the start of lunch in Portable #1... for New AND returning players. You do not need to have experience with this sport to come out for this team. If you are interested in learning more about this team but cannot attend the meeting, please speak to Mrs. Gowing or Ms. Sawatsky. Listen up vikings!! Arts and culture festival is coming up soon. If you love to dance and want to participate in the show, dance auditions are Jan 15-20 lunch and after school. Sign up for a spot on the google form if you're interested! Have you ever sat down to write a test or exam and BOOM your mind goes blank? There is a lot you can do to prevent it from happening. Sign up for this workshop to learn more! The workshop is in room 221, on January 16, during lunch! Pizza will be provided for those that sign up and attend! Registration is Required - sign up in Guidance or REC.

January 14 2020 Girls Rugby! The Girls Rugby season gets underway in March. There will be an important information meeting this Thursday at the start of lunch in Portable #1... for New AND returning players. You do not need to have experience with this sport to come out for this team. If you are interested in learning more about this team but cannot attend the meeting, please speak to Mrs. Gowing or Ms. Sawatsky. Listen up vikings!! Arts and culture festival is coming up soon. If you love to dance and want to participate in the show, dance auditions are Jan 15-20 lunch and after school. Sign up for a spot on the google form if you're interested! Have you ever sat down to write a test or exam and BOOM your mind goes blank? There is a lot you can do to prevent it from happening. Sign up for this workshop to learn more! The workshop is in room 221, on January 16, during lunch! Pizza will be provided for those that sign up and attend! Registration is Required - sign up in Guidance or REC. Hey vikes, there’s only one more month before Valentine’s Day! Show your love and appreciation in February with our annual carnation sale. All proceeds will go towards the St Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre and sales will begin after exams. Hey vikes, the newcomers business club will be meeting today at lunch in room 424. We’re open to all new members and will be working on summative and exam prep for the end of the semester. Hope to see you there!

January 13 2020 Girls Rugby! The Girls Rugby season gets underway in March. There will be an important information meeting this Thursday at the start of lunch in Portable #1... for New AND returning players. You do not need to have experience with this sport to come out for this team. If you are interested in learning more about this team but cannot attend the meeting, please speak to Mrs. Gowing or Ms. Sawatsky. Listen up vikings!! Arts and culture festival is coming up soon. If you love to dance and want to participate in the show, dance auditions are Jan 15-20 lunch and after school. Sign up for a spot on the google form if you're interested! Congratulations to Keon W. for winning Viking of the week! Keon is a great student and a good athlete as he played on our wci volleyball team and is now on the ski team. He always has a smile on his face and is always ready to lend a hand. Once again congratulation Keon! Hey vikes, the newcomers business club will be meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 424. We’re open to all new members and will be working on summative and exam prep for the end of the semester. Hope to see you there!

January 10 2020 Hey Programmers, the CCC, Canadian Computing Challenge registration is up on school day. Please register ASAP. This contest has both Junior and Senior versions. Deadline is February 3rd, but exams and summatives are in the middle so do this now. FINAL CALL! If you took an art class last year 2018-2019 and have artwork that hasn't been claimed, please come to rooms 124 or 129 to pick it today or it will be recycled or repurposed. Hey Vikes, Arts and Culture Festival is back and auditions are fast approaching. If you are interested in being apart of this amazing variety show, come out to our information meeting today at lunch in the Aud. Whether you’re interested in dance, drama, music, visual art, food, you have any other talents or you’re unsure and just want to be apart of it, this info meeting is for you! So once again that’s today at lunch in the Aud! See you there Vikes! Listen up vikings!! Arts and culture festival is coming up soon. If you love to dance and want to participate in the show, dance auditions are Jan 15-20 lunch and after school. Sign up for a spot on the google form if you're interested! Bonne année tout le monde! French Club is today in room 321 at lunch - see you there! Happy Recycling Friday! Would class reps please bring down the recycling bins to Receiving right after this announcement. Thank you!

January 9 2020 FINAL CALL! If you took an art class last year 2018-2019 and have artwork that hasn't been claimed, please come to rooms 124 or 129 to pick it up before the end of the week or it will be recycled or repurposed. Hey Vikes, Arts and Culture Festival is back and auditions are fast approaching. If you are interested in being apart of this amazing variety show, come out to our information meeting this Friday January 10th at lunch in the Aud. Whether you’re interested in dance, drama, music, visual art, food, you have any other talents or you’re unsure and just want to be apart of it, this info meeting is for you! So once again that’s this Friday at lunch in the Aud! See you there Vikes! Did you know that the Ancient Roman soldiers could march up to 40 kilometers a day? That's from Waterloo to Stratford! And did you also know that Classics Club meets on Thursdays at lunch? So come on down to Portable 5! Attention alpine skier: There is a mandatory team meeting today at the beginning of lunch in room 323. Please plan on attending! Also, don't forget to come out to dryland practice today after school! Listen up vikings!! Arts and culture festival is coming up soon. If you love to dance and want to participate in the show, dance auditions are Jan 15-20 lunch and after school. Sign up for a spot on the google form if you're interested!

January 8 2020 Hey Programmers, the CCC, Canadian Computing Challenge registration is up on school day. Please register ASAP. This contest has both Junior and Senior versions. Deadline is February 3rd, but exams and summatives are in the middle so do this now. Hey Vikes, Arts and Culture Festival is back and auditions are fast approaching. If you are interested in being apart of this amazing variety show, come out to our information meeting this Friday January 10th at lunch in the Aud. Whether you’re interested in dance, drama, music, visual art, food, you have any other talents or you’re unsure and just want to be apart of it, this info meeting is for you! So once again that’s this Friday at lunch in the Aud! See you there Vikes! FINAL CALL! If you took an art class last year 2018-2019 and have artwork that hasn't been claimed, please come to rooms 124 or 129 to pick it up before the end of the week or it will be recycled or repurposed.

January 7 2020 Hey Programmers, the CCC, Canadian Computing Challenge registration is up on school day. Please register ASAP. This contest has both Junior and Senior versions. Deadline is February 3rd, but exams and summatives are in the middle so do this now. FINAL CALL! If you took an art class last year 2018-2019 and have artwork that hasn't been claimed, please come to rooms 124 or 129 to pick it up before the end of the week or it will be recycled or repurposed. The fourth CNML math contest takes place today at lunch in rooms 406, 410 and 412. Hey Vikes, Arts and Culture Festival is back and auditions are fast approaching. If you are interested in being apart of this amazing variety show, come out to our information meeting this Friday January 10th at lunch in the Aud. Whether you’re interested in dance, drama, music, visual art, food, you have any other talents or you’re unsure and just want to be apart of it, this info meeting is for you! So once again that’s this Friday at lunch in the Aud! See you there Vikes! Come out for some spike ball at lunch starting up coming Monday (13th) sign up sheets are available in front of intramural board(main gym hallway) and student Success. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. The Newcomers Business Club will be holding their first meeting of the year TODAY, at lunch, in room 424. New members are always welcomed!!!

January 6 2020 FINAL CALL! If you took an art class last year 2018-2019 and have artwork that hasn't been claimed, please come to rooms 124 or 129 to pick it up before the end of the week or it will be recycled or repurposed. Hey Programmers, the CCC, Canadian Computing Challenge registration is up on school day. Please register ASAP. This contest has both Junior and Senior versions. Deadline is February 3rd, but exams and summatives are in the middle so do this now. I am happy to announce this week’s Viking of the Week: congratulations to Tony R.! Tony is an extremely thoughtful and hard-working student. He helps his peers in class and participates in lots of WCI’s activities. Tony always has a positive attitude and is an all-round kind spirit! Once again, congratulations Tony!

December 20 2019 FINAL CALL! If you took an art class last year 2018-2019 and have artwork that hasn't been claimed, please come to rooms 124 or 129 to pick it up before the end of the week or it will be recycled or repurposed. Happy Recycling Friday! Would class reps please bring down the recycling bins to Receiving right after this announcement. Thank you!

December 19 2019 Congratulations to this week's athletes of the week Dahir A. and Kristina G. Dahir is a grade 10 student on the Jr. Boys Basketball team and is a very valuable player that lead the team to some great wins last week. Kristina is a grade 9 student on the Jr. Girls Volleyball team. She is a really consistent hitter who always dives for the ball, never letting it touch the ground and is a very valuable rookie player. Great job Dahir and Kristina. Congratulations to Ms. Campbell's homeroom for donating the most to Holidays are for Helping! Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make this holiday season better for our community. Anime club will be having a winter break celebration TODAY. Come down to room 221 after school to play a kahoot and watch anime. We’ll be watching Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. Make sure to not miss out!

December 17 2019 Don’t forget that the ice-cream giveaway is tomorrow, Wednesday December 18th! We’ll see you at the caf tomorrow during lunch! Hey GSA friends! Just a super fun reminder that this Thursday we have our Christmas party in room 217 to celebrate our year together. We have moved it from Wednesday to Thursday. Feel free to bring some friends and snacks to the party. It is going to be fun! Hey WCI, if you are interested in playing and learning chess, come to chess club in room 400, Thursday at break this week! We will be having a short introductory meeting and then you are free to play some chess. In the new year we plan on running lessons and tournaments so if this sounds fun you should come. Complimentary snacks will be provided so don't miss out! Attention all grads, please go and check out the link for grad quote on WCI's instagram bio. This is a form for you guys to write something that you would like to put under your grad photo in yearbook. And also for all WCI's students, please also go and check out that link to vote for grad polls. Students must be grads to be voted.

December 16 2019 Winter team and club photo day is on Tuesday, December 17. Check the posters around the school to see what time your photos are at. Please be in the front foyer in full uniform 5 minutes before your photo. Hey Vikings! Do you like hot chocolate, s'mores, and doing good for the community? Now's your chance! There will be a hot chocolate and s'mores fundraiser sale on today AT LUNCH outside the cafeteria, be sure to check it out and bring your donations! Attention all grads, please go and check out the link for grad quote on WCI's instagram bio. This is a form for you guys to write something that you would like to put under your grad photo in the yearbook. And also for all WCI's students, please also go and check out that link to vote for grad polls. Students must be grads to be voted. Hey WCI, if you are interested in playing and learning chess, come to chess club in room 400, Thursday at break this week! We will be having a short introductory meeting and then you are free to play some chess. In the new year we plan on running lessons and tournaments so if this sounds fun you should come. Complimentary snacks will be provided so don't miss out! Hey Vikes! Tomorrow is the last day to bring in money and charity items for Holidays are for Helping. The class that brings in the most items and raises the most money by the end of tomorrow will win a free breakfast on Friday. Thanks for your help in making our community a better place this holiday season! Hey GSA friends! Just a super fun reminder that this Thursday we have our Christmas party in room 217 to celebrate our year together. We have moved it from Wednesday to Thursday. Feel free to bring some friends and snacks to the party. It is going to be fun!

December 13 2019 There is a looming deadline for the GRADE 12 HISTORY NEW YORK TRIP. If you would like to go to New York City in the Spring, have your forms in to Mr. Vander Meulen by Monday, December 16. Need a form for the New York Trip? See Mr. Vander Meulen and be sure to meet the December 16 deadline. Winter team and club photo day is on Tuesday, December 17. Check the posters around the school to see what time your photos are at. Please be in the front foyer in full uniform 5 minutes before your photo. Bonjour French Club members: our LAST meeting of 2019 will be today and it's a FONDUE AU CHOCOLAT! See you at lunch in 321! Hey Vikings! Do you like hot chocolate, s'mores, and doing good for the community? Now's your chance! There will be a hot chocolate and s'mores fundraiser sale on Monday December 16th AT LUNCH outside the cafeteria, be sure to check it out and bring your donations! Attention all guys in the building. Are you looking for a leadership experience? Are you sick of rape culture and violence against women? Find out how you can be a changemaker. Man up and come to an information meeting about Male Allies TODAY, at lunch, in the library seminar room. Get trained. Get volunteer hours. Earn a certificate. Hope to see you there. Hey Vikes! Do you want to win a free breakfast for you and your homeroom? Make sure to keep bringing in change and items such as toiletries, gift cards, new baby clothes, and new baby toys for Holidays are for Helping! The homeroom that has the most points by next Wednesday will win that free breakfast. May the best class win! Happy Recycling Friday! Would class reps please bring down the recycling bins to Receiving right after this announcement. Thank you!

December 12 2019 Don't forget tomorrow is the LAST day to purchase combo tickets for the Movie Night! you can get popcorn, a drink and a ticket for $3! Don't miss out on this great deal! Do you like free ice-cream? If so, on Wednesday, December 18th we will be giving away free ice-cream at lunch with a variety of flavours like chocolate, vanilla, candy-cane, and sorbet! Don’t forget to bring your own bowl for 2 scoops! Winter team and club photo day is on Tuesday, December 17. Check the posters around the school to see what time your photos are at. Please be in the front foyer in full uniform 5 minutes before your photo. Hey Vikings! Do you like hot chocolate, s'mores, and doing good for the community? Now's your chance! There will be a hot chocolate and s'mores fundraiser sale on Monday December 16th outside the cafeteria, be sure to check it out and bring your donations!

December 11 2019 Are you a young man between 15 and 25 years of age? Do you care about equality and stopping violence against women? Join the Male Allies group to help stop gender-based violence. This is a new leadership group that will train and certify you to make a difference. It’s time to man up! Come to an information meeting Friday, December 13th at lunch in the library seminar room. That’s Male Allies group - Friday - Lunch - Library Seminar Room. There is a looming deadline for the GRADE 12 HISTORY NEW YORK TRIP. If you would like to go to New York City in the Spring, have your forms in to Mr. Vander Meulen by Monday, December 16. Need a form for the New York Trip? See Mr. Vander Meulen and be sure to meet the December 16 deadline. Today at lunch the GSA will be showing an awesome CBC documentary called Disruptor Conductor in the auditorium. Entry to the movie is any amount you have and we will also be selling snacks. The documentary follows the story of one of our former and awesome teachers, Mr. Bartholomew-Poyser, and his project combining the worlds of Drag and classical music. It shares positive messages about inclusion and risk-taking. Come on out! https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eFxs-ANe8LiHxIsUfrgDbHZq1zaN0qQ1 Hey Vikes! Do you want to win a free breakfast for you and your homeroom? Make sure to keep bringing in change and items such as toiletries, gift cards, new baby clothes, and new baby toys for Holidays are for Helping! The homeroom that has the most points by next Wednesday will win that free breakfast. May the best class win! Attention French Club members: our LAST meeting of 2019 will be this Friday and it's a FONDUE AU CHOCOLAT! Please put your named on the shared google doc on our google classroom to sign up. See you this Friday!!

Good morning vikings today is December the 10th a day 2 and here... The third CNML math contest takes place today at the start of lunch in rooms 406, 410, and 412! Are you a young man between 15 and 25 years of age? Do you care about equality and stopping violence against women? Join the Male Allies group to help stop gender-based violence. This is a new leadership group that will train and certify you to make a difference. It’s time to man up! Come to an information meeting Friday, December 13th at lunch in the library seminar room. That’s Male Allies group - Friday - Lunch - Library Seminar Room. This Wednesday at lunch the GSA will be showing an awesome CBC documentary called Disruptor Conductor in the auditorium. Entry to the movie is any amount you have and we will also be selling snacks. The documentary follows the story of one of our former and awesome teachers, Mr. Batholomew-Poyser, and his project combining the worlds of Drag and classical music. It shares positive messages about inclusion and risk-taking. Come on out! If you love free ice-cream, come down to the caf at lunch on Wednesday, December 18th for a free scoop of your choice of chocolate, vanilla, candy-cane, or sorbet! If you bring your own bowl, you can get 2 scoops! We hope to see you there vikes! Attention all students! The gym is closed today and the gallery is also closed for a private event. This means that Intramural's are cancelled for today. Please avoid the Main Foyer as best as possible during lunch.

December 9 2019 Hey vikes don't forget ticket sales for the Holiday Movie Night start TODAY at lunch! they're $1 for one and $3 for a combo! Make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Are you a young man between 15 and 25 years of age? Do you care about equality and stopping violence against women? Join the Male Allies group to help stop gender-based violence. This is a new leadership group that will train and certify you to make a difference. It’s time to man up! Come to an information meeting Friday, December 13th at lunch in the library seminar room. That’s Male Allies group - Friday - Lunch - Library Seminar Room. There is a looming deadline for the GRADE 12 HISTORY NEW YORK TRIP. If you would like to go to New York City in the Spring, have your forms in to Mr. Vander Meulen by Monday, December 16. Need a form for the New York Trip? See Mr. Vander Meulen and be sure to meet the December 16 deadline. Would you like to make a seasonal card and matching box? This activity is open to all school members, students and staff. Tuesday at lunch, Dec 10 and Tuesday Dec 17th. The activity is free but you need to bring some supplies. Bring your own glue, card stock (2 pieces, full sheets) and patterned paper (1 piece full size), coordinating twine or ribbon (optional). This could just as easily be a birthday set. We will meet in Rm 218 and move if we need more space. This Wednesday at lunch the GSA will be showing an awesome CBC documentary called Disruptor Conductor in the auditorium. Entry to the movie is any amount you have and we will also be selling snacks. The documentary follows the story of one of our former and awesome teachers, Mr. Batholomew-Poyser, and his project combining the worlds of Drag and classical music. It shares positive messages about inclusion and risk-taking. Come on out! Attention downhill skiers: Join us for dryland practice today and Thursday after school in the weight room. Bring your runners and your signed forms! Hey vikes! Holidays are for Helping has officially started! Please remember to bring in your change for the New Toys for Needy Kids campaign and any toiletries or other items for Monica Place. We can’t wait to see how much we can raise this year! Congratulations to Tasbiha for winning Viking of the week!! Tasbiha is a great student academically and always participates in class. She is also very creative and rapped out a civics project to the class! Once again congratulations to Tasbiha. Hey Vikings! We will be selling one-of-a-kind glass holiday ornaments this Monday and Tuesday by the cafeteria. All profits will support The Women's Crisis Centre of Waterloo Region. Ornaments, pendants, pins and earrings are priced at $10 each. Come on down and check them out during lunch time today and tomorrow!

December 6 2019 There is a looming deadline for the GRADE 12 HISTORY NEW YORK TRIP. If you would like to go to New York City in the Spring, have your forms in to Mr. Vander Meulen by Monday, December 16. Need a form for the New York Trip? See Mr. Vander Meulen and be sure to meet the December 16 deadline. It's here!! Today is Entrepreneurial Challenge day. I hope you remembered to forget your lunch. Instead, visit the 20 tables set up near the cafeteria today and enjoy some of the wide variety of offerings at affordable prices. Our entrepreneurs have worked hard getting this ready for you. Please support this event. All profits go to charity. Would you like to make a seasonal card and matching box? This activity is open to all school members, students and staff. Tuesday at lunch, Dec 10 and Tuesday Dec 17th. Pictures have been uploaded. The activity is free but you need to bring some supplies. Bring your own glue, card stock (2 pieces, full sheets) and patterned paper (1 piece full size), coordinating twine or ribbon (optional). This could just as easily be a birthday set. We will meet in Rm 218 and move if we need more space. Attention all Chromebook users: This morning, a new Chromebook security policy will be implemented to help protect all WRDSB G Suite accounts. When working on a Chromebook, closing the lid of the device while you are logged in will cause the Chromebook to automatically lock the screen and force you to input your password once the lid is reopened. If you have any questions, please see Ms Penteker in the Library. Bonjour tout le monde! Our SECOND LAST French Club meeting will be TODAY at lunch in room 321. We will plan our big fondue for next Friday so be sure to attend. A bientôt! Happy Recycling Friday! Would class reps please bring down the recycling bins to Receiving right after this announcement. Thank you!

December 5 2019 Hey Vikes! the holiday season is coming up and that means it's time for a holiday movie night! ticket sales start December 9th in the cafeteria and last the entire week! They're $1 so get yours before they sell out The GSA is happy to announce another inclusion project for our school on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. On Wednesday, December 11th at lunch time in the auditorium the GSA will be showing the CBC documentary Disrupter Conductor featuring one of our past and loved teachers, Mr. Batholemew-Poser. The documentary is about his own journey as a human and also his collaboration project between the classical music and drag-queen communities. The entry fee of $1-2 will go to WCI's Pride Week. Hey vikes! Holidays are for Helping has officially started! Please remember to bring in your change for the New Toys for Needy Kids campaign and any toiletries or other items for Monica Place. We can’t wait to see how much we can raise this year! Finally! ... the time is here for the Entrepreneurial Challenge! Leave your lunch at home on Friday Dec 6 and come down to the cafeteria to buy some delicious food and support these entrepreneurs! We'll have 20 tables set up with a wide variety of items. Keep an eye out for posters around the school for all the amazing food that will be on sale. Remember ... that's this Friday! "There is a looming deadline for the GRADE 12 HISTORY NEW YORK TRIP. If you would like to go to New York City in the Spring, have your forms in to Mr. Vander Meulen by Monday, December 16. Need a form for the New York Trip? See Mr. Vander Meulen and be sure to meet the December 16 deadline. " Congratulations to the Weeks Athletes of the Week! Lauren A. is a grade 9 on the varsity girls hockey team. In Monday's game against Bluevale, Lauren scored the game winning goal, leading the girls to a 4-3 victory. Tomison is a grade twelve athlete on the Sr boys basketball. His sharp skills and amazing shot lead him the being a second team all star in one of the biggest tournament in the province. Congrats to Lauren and Tomison! Would you like to make a seasonal card and matching box? This activity is open to all school members, students and staff. Tuesday at lunch, Dec 10 and Tuesday Dec 17th. Pictures have been uploaded. The activity is free but you need to bring some supplies. Bring your own glue, card stock (2 pieces, full sheets) and patterned paper (1 piece full size), coordinating twine or ribbon (optional). This could just as easily be a birthday set. We will meet in Rm 218 and move if we need more space. Attention all Chromebook users: On the morning of Friday December 6, 2019, a new Chromebook security policy will be implemented to help protect all WRDSB G Suite accounts. When working on a Chromebook, closing the lid of the device while you are logged in will cause the Chromebook to automatically lock the screen and force you to input your password once the lid is reopened. If you have any questions, please see Ms Penteker in the Library.

December 3 2019 The GSA is happy to announce another inclusion project for our school on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. On Wednesday, December 11th at lunch time in the auditorium the GSA will be showing the CBC documentary Disrupter Conductor featuring one of our past and loved teachers, Mr. Batholemew-Poser. The documentary is about his own journey as a human and also his collaboration project between the classical music and drag-queen communities. The entry fee of $1-2 will go to WCI's Pride Week. Hey vikes! Holidays are for Helping has officially started! Please remember to bring in your change for the New Toys for Needy Kids campaign and any toiletries or other items for Monica Place. We can’t wait to see how much we can raise this year! Finally! ... the time is here for the Entrepreneurial Challenge! Leave your lunch at home on Friday Dec 6 and come down to the cafeteria to buy some delicious food and support these entrepreneurs! We'll have 20 tables set up with a wide variety of items. Keep an eye out for posters around the school for all the amazing food that will be on sale. Remember ... that's this Friday!

December 2 2019 Part 2 by WCI Announcements

December 2 2019 I am happy to announce this week’s Viking of the Week: Congratulations to Brooklyn N.! Brooklyn is an active leader and participant in multiple activities at WCI. She is a well-respected influence on the WCI girl's hockey team as she always tries her best and always has a positive attitude. Once again, congratulations Brooklyn!

November 29 2019 Hey Vikes! December Intramurals are just around the corner and for this month it’s Badminton Doubles! Find a friend and sign up for a team today to compete for the coveted Badminton Champion! Intramurals will start December 2nd so make sure to sign up beforehand! Sign up sheets are located in the hallway going into the main gym! Hope to see you there! It's not too late Vikings! Tickets for this year's production of Peter Pan will still be on sale today at lunch in front of the cafeteria or you can buy your tickets at the door. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7pm. Get your tickets today at lunch or see you at the show! Happy Recycling Friday! Would class reps please bring down the recycling bins to Receiving right after this announcement. Thank you!