Symmes Daily Announcements Archive 2011-2012

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2012-02-21

• Today at lunch, all football and hockey players who would like to buy a team jacket are asked to see Mr. Young at Lunch in room 237 for sizing.
  

• Yearbooks will be pre-sold today and Wednesday in the Symmesonian at lunch for just $15.00
  

• Symmes grade 8 graduation photos will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday next week. 
  

• Cheerleading Tryouts will be held today and Thursday.  Please come dressed with proper clothes. 
  

2012-02-20

• Yearbooks will be pre-sold tomorrow and Wednesday in the Symmesonian at lunch for just $15.00
  

• Symmes grade 8 graduation photos will be held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday next week. 
  

• There is a mandatory meeting for all students going to New York City at the beginning of lunch today in room 183.
  

2012-02-17

• Your pictures will be in and your friends’ pictures will be in it!  It’s a great souvenir of Symmes!  Buy your yearbook today at lunch in the Symmesonian for only $15.00
  

• Cheerleading try-outs begin today between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  You are to meet in the cafeteria dressed in proper clothing.
  

• There is a cheerleading meeting today at noon in Ms. Massey’s room for all cheerleaders.
  

2012-02-14

• All of Mme. Desaulnier’s Science students who missed last Thursday’s or Friday’s quiz must report to room 181 today at lunch to do the quiz.
  

• Student Council will be having a bake sale in the cafeteria today where you can buy a special treat for that special someone.
  

2012-02-08

• There will be an O ambassadors meeting today at lunch in room 203.
  

• Congratulations to Taza Adehayo who is Symmes’ Athlete of the Week.  Taza plays on the benjamin girls basketball team coached by Mr. Reid. Taza played an essential role in two wins this past weekend scoring 20 plus points in each game.
  

2012-02-07

• Please be advised that the 24-Hour Famine has been cancelled for Feb. 10th.
  

2012-02-06

• Dance Company is cancelled for today.
  

2012-02-01

• Welcome Macio Melo who is our guest artist who will be painting a mural with students from D’Arcy and Symmes in the South Parking lot stairwell at D’Arcy.  Students are asked to please not use this stairwell this afternoon or Thursday and Friday this week.
  

• The Symmes after school drama program will be performing the comedy “My Teacher Is An Alien” next Thursday and Friday.  Tickets are $5.00 and are available at the door.  Show starts at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
  

• The i2P 8 week fitness challenge in on! Visit the i2P website (http://impossible2possible.com/sa) and register yourself for the challenge! The running program and strength and conditioning program can be found there and you can download it. You can also view the strength and conditioning exercise videos under the Science tab.  Let's get fit everyone
  

• All students who are interested in participating in the university mini enrichment courses are reminded to submit your forms and letters to Ms. Smith no later than this Thursday at lunch. Please see the checklist posted in room 235!
  

2012-01-31

• All students participating in the mural project will be working on it on Wednesday afternoon, all day Thursday and Friday.  Participants are to meet in the Dance Studio at 1:00 on Wednesday and at 8:50 on Thursday and Friday.  If you would like to participate in the mural, submit a preliminary drawing and permission form to Ms. Levman in the Dance studio today.
  

• The Symmes after school drama program will be performing the comedy “My Teacher Is An Alien” next Thursday and Friday.  Tickets are $5.00 and are available at the door.  Show starts at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
  

• All cast and Crew of “My teacher Is An Alien” are to attend a mandatory rehearsal from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. tonight.
  

• The i2P 8 week fitness challenge in on! Visit the i2P website (http://impossible2possible.com/sa) and register yourself for the challenge! The running program and strength and conditioning program can be found there and you can download it. You can also view the strength and conditioning exercise videos under the Science tab.  Let's get fit everyone
  

• All students who are interested in participating in the university mini enrichment courses are reminded to submit your forms and letters to Ms. Smith no later than this Thursday at lunch. Please see the checklist posted in room 235!
  

2012-01-30

• All students who are participating in the 24-hour Famine need to meet in Ms Peach's room, 109, at the beginning of lunch for a brief meeting.
  

• Please check the list in front of room 242 to see if you are going to New York City or if you are on the waiting list.  There will be a mandatory meeting for all students going to NYC today at lunch in room 183.
  

• The Symmes after school drama program will be performing the comedy “My Teacher Is An Alien” thist Thursday and Friday.  Tickets are $5.00 and are available at the door.
  

• Band Members are asked to inform their parents that there will be a parent info. meeting in the band room at 6:30 tonight. 
  

• The i2P 8 week fitness challenge in on! Visit the i2P website (http://impossible2possible.com/sa) and register yourself for the challenge! The running program and strength and conditioning program can be found there and you can download it. You can also view the strength and conditioning exercise videos under the Science tab.  Let's get fit everyone
  

• All students who are interested in participating in the university mini enrichment courses are reminded to submit your forms and letters to Ms. Smith no later than this Thursday at lunch. Please see the checklist posted in room 235!
  

2012-01-26

• There will be a yearbook meeting today in room 108 immediately at the beginning of lunch.
  

• Please check the list in front of room 242 to see if you are going to New York City or if you are on the waiting list.  There will be a mandatory meeting for all students going to NYC on Monday at lunch in room 183.
  

• Please note that Ms. Mainville’s volleyball practice is cancelled for tonight.
  

• Leah Grichen is Symmes’ Athlete of the Week.  Leah is on the Benjamin Girls Basketball team and has shown constant dedication in games and practice throughout the season and was the leading scorer in last week’s games.
  

• Band Members are asked to inform their parents that there will be a parent info. meeting in the band room at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 30th.
  

• There will be an information meeting today for all grade 8 students who are interested in spending a week this spring at the University of Ottawa. The mini enrichment courses include topics such as filmmaking, music, engineering, social issues and creative writing. Come find out more about the exciting programs that are being offered as well as how to register! The meeting will be held today at the beginning of lunch in room 235.  Please see Ms. Smith if you have any questions!
  

• For every weekly order of St. Albert Cheese from January 23rd to March 12th you name will be entered into a draw for your chance to win a pair of tickets to an Ottawa Senators hockey game at Scotia Bank Place on March 20th.  We are currently running our 3rd blitz fundraiser – PartyLite Candles.  Students who meet target sales will have the opportunity to win a $50.00 pre-paid Visa.  As well, there will be 3 Cineplex gift certificates, 3 iTunes cards and 3 Tim Hortons cards drawn among the top 10 sellers.  Order forms were distributed in class and are available in the front lobby.  Deadline for all orders is January 25th to office 166.  Participants will also be earning half of the proceeds raised by you for your student credit account.
  

• The i2P 8 week fitness challenge in on! Visit the i2P website (http://impossible2possible.com/sa) and register yourself for the challenge! The running program and strength and conditioning program can be found there and you can download it. You can also view the strength and conditioning exercise videos under the Science tab.  Let's get fit everyone
  

• There will be a chess tournament running from January 24th to February 10th.  8 teams must be formed so come early.  Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners.  All Symmes students are welcome to sign up in room 205.
  

2012-01-24

• There will be an information meeting this Thursday for all grade 8 students who are interested in spending a week this spring at the University of Ottawa. The mini enrichment courses include topics such as filmmaking, music, engineering, social issues and creative writing. Come find out more about the exciting programs that are being offered as well as how to register! The meeting will be held Thursday at the beginning of lunch in room 235.  Please see Ms. Smith if you have any questions!
  

• For every weekly order of St. Albert Cheese from January 23rd to March 12th you name will be entered into a draw for your chance to win a pair of tickets to an Ottawa Senators hockey game at Scotia Bank Place on March 20th.  We are currently running our 3rd blitz fundraiser – PartyLite Candles.  Students who meet target sales will have the opportunity to win a $50.00 pre-paid Visa.  As well, there will be 3 Cineplex gift certificates, 3 iTunes cards and 3 Tim Hortons cards drawn among the top 10 sellers.  Order forms were distributed in class and are available in the front lobby.  Deadline for all orders is January 25th to office 166.  Participants will also be earning half of the proceeds raised by you for your student credit account.
  

• The i2P 8 week fitness challenge in on! Visit the i2P website (http://impossible2possible.com/sa) and register yourself for the challenge! The running program and strength and conditioning program can be found there and you can download it. You can also view the strength and conditioning exercise videos under the Science tab.  Let's get fit everyone
  

• There will be a chess tournament running from January 24th to February 10th.  8 teams must be formed so come early.  Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners.  All Symmes students are welcome to sign up in room 205.
  

• There is a mandatory Dance Company practice today afterschool.  See Mrs. Ray if you can not be there.
  

• There is a student council meeting today at lunch.
  

• Leah Grichen is Symmes’ Athlete of the Week.  Leah is on the Benjamin Girls Basketball team and has shown constant dedication in games and practice throughout the season and was the leading scorer in last week’s games.
  

2012-01-23

• Students who wish you participate in the 24-hour Famine, must return their signed permission forms to Ms. Peach by the end of the day today.
  

• For every weekly order of St. Albert Cheese from January 23rd to March 12th you name will be entered into a draw for your chance to win a pair of tickets to an Ottawa Senators hockey game at Scotia Bank Place on march 20th.  We are currently running our 3rd blitz fundraiser – PartyLite Candles.  Students who meet target sales will have the opportunity to win a $50.00 pre-paid Visa.  As well, there will be 3 Cineplex gift certificates, 3 iTunes cards and 3 Tim Hortons cards drawn among the top 10 sellers.  Order forms were distributed in class and are available in the front lobby.  Deadline for all orders is January 25th to office 166.  Participants will also be earning half of the proceeds raised by you for your student credit account.
  

• The i2P 8 week fitness challenge in on! Visit the i2P website (http://impossible2possible.com/sa) and register yourself for the challenge! The running program and strength and conditioning program can be found there and you can download it. You can also view the strength and conditioning exercise videos under the Science tab.  Let's get fit everyone
  

2012-01-18

• Kapow Pows will be on sale today in the cafeteria at lunch time for only $1.00 each.
  

• Come hear our school bands perform this Thursday and Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Tickets are just $5.00 and are available from band members or at lunch time on Thursday and Friday or at the door.
  

• There will be a brief O Ambassadors meeting at Lunch Today in room 203
  

2012-01-17

• Kapow Pows will be on sale tomorrow in the cafeteria at lunch time for only $1.00 each.
  

• Come hear our school bands perform this Thursday and Friday night at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Tickets are just $5.00 and are available from band members or at lunch time on Thursday and Friday or at the door.
  

• Both Symmes Starquest and Dance Company afterschool rehearsals are cancelled due to weather. Students should take their buses home as usual
  

2012-01-13

• Would any students who signed up for the 30 hour Famine in the fall, please see Ms. Peach in Room 109 today to re-confirm their interest.  There are still a few spaces available!  The Famine will be happening on February 10th.
  

• There will be a short meeting for the Destination Imagination team today at the beginning of lunch in Rm. 228.
  

• There will be a yearbook meeting today at the beginning of lunch in room 108.
  

2012-01-12

• There will be a Tolerance Committee meeting at the beginning of lunch in room 235 today for all students who were interested in joining following the presentation in the library by the Tolerance Caravan. All are welcome! We will be working with students from Darcy to organize a week of activities to help promote anti-bullying and acceptance in our school community. Please see Ms. Smith if you have any questions!
  

• Today after school John Abbot College Football Coach Steve Shaw would like to meet with all Symmes football players to discuss playing football at the college level. The meeting will take place in room 237. Please see Mr. Young for more information.
  

• All members of Symmes 2 girls basketball team please see Mr. Reid today.
  

• The Benajmin girls volleyball team practice is cancelled for today.
  

• Would any students who signed up for the 30 hour Famine in the fall, please see Ms. Peach in Room 109 to re-confirm their interest by this Friday.  There are still a few spaces available!  The Famine will be happening on February 10th.
  

2012-01-11

• There will be a Tolerance Committee meeting at the beginning of lunch in room 235 on Thursday for all students who were interested in joining following the presentation in the library by the Tolerance Caravan. All are welcome! We will be working with students from Darcy to organize a week of activities to help promote anti-bullying and acceptance in our school community. Please see Ms. Smith if you have any questions!
  

• There will be an O Ambassadors meeting today in room 203.
  

• Ms. Smith's Girls Group will be meeting today at lunch in room 235.  Bring your lunch!
  

• This Thursday after school John Abbot College Football Coach Steve Shaw would like to meet with all Symmes football players to discuss playing football at the college level. The meeting will take place in room 237. Please see Mr. Young for more information.
  

• There is a Mandatory meeting for the students going on the trip to New York City Trip today at the beginning of lunch in room 242. There are still places available for students interested in going.
  

2012-01-10

• Reminder to all students involved in the Symmes Starquest Production of "Our Teacher is an Alien": There is a quick but important meeting today at the beginning of lunch in the Symmesonian and the regular Tuesday rehearsal after school is mandatory for all cast members.
  

• There will be an O Ambassadors meeting this Wednesday in room 203.
  

• Ms. Smith's Girls Group will be meeting this Wednesday at lunch in room 235.  Bring your lunch!
  

• This Thursday after school John Abbot College Football Coach Steve Shaw would like to meet with all Symmes football players to discuss playing football at the college level. The meeting will take place in room 237. Please see Mr. Young for more information.
  

• The benjamin girls’ volleyball team is to meet today at lunch in room 241.
  

• There will be Student Council meeting at lunch today in room 229.
  

• There is a Mandatory meeting for the students going on the trip to New York City Trip tomorrow at the beginning of lunch in room 242. There are still places available for students interested in going.
  

2012-01-09

• Reminder to all students involved in the Symmes Starquest Production of "Our Teacher is an Alien": There is a quick but important meeting on Tuesday at the beginning of lunch in the Symmesonian and the regular Tuesday rehearsal after school is mandatory for all cast members.
  

• There will be an O Ambassadors meeting this Wednesday in room 203.
  

• Dance Company is cancelled for today.  However there will be a brief meeting at the beginning of lunch today in room 229 with Mrs. Ray.
  

2011-12-19

• Candy Grams are on sale in the cafeteria until December 21st.  Send one to a friend for only 50 cents or you can buy 5 for $2.
  

• Lunch hour Dance Club is cancelled for today.
  

• Don’t forget to bring in your canned food for the annual charity canned food drive. 
  

• Please note that any clothing items you wish to donate to our clothing drive can be dropped off in room 235.
  

• Students are asked to check the lost and found boxes in the courtyard entrance and by the gym for any items they may have lost.  The bins will be emptied this week and remaining items will be donated to charity.
  

• Student Council members please see Mrs. Ray if you have not yet placed your free pizza order.  Please bring your additional items to the party.
  

• Hot Chocolate will be on sale Tuesday and Wednesday morning in the cafeteria.
  

• The Christmas dance is this Friday, tickets are on sale Thursday and Friday at lunch.  There will be a full canteen available during the dance.
  

2011-12-15

• Want to spend three days in New York city for only $255.00?  There are still some spots available for the trip if you act quickly.  New registration sheets for the New York City trip can be picked up in Mme Rocan’s room 242 at lunch today.  First come, first served.
  

• Candy Grams are on sale in the cafeteria until December 21st.  Send one to a friend for only 50 cents or you can buy 5 for $2.
  

• Don’t forget to bring in your canned food for the annual charity canned food drive. 
  

• Please note that any clothing items you wish to donate to our clothing drive can be dropped off in room 235.
  

• This Friday is Red and Green Day.  Show your school spirit with some holiday colours.
  

• Congratulations to Andrew Lariviere and Erica Woolner who are Symmes Athletes of the week.  Andrew is on the Symmes Hockey Team and was a stellar player for Symmes hockey in the Maniwaki tournament posting a 1-1 record that included a shutout. His GAA is 1.00 right now.... great sportsmanship as well!  Olivia Lamarche is on the Benjamin Girls A Basketball team.  Olivia scored 18 of 23 points in one of her games on the weekend.
  

• Basketball Intramurals start today in the Symmes gym at 12:05. The following teams will be playing: 
  

12:05Pigs in a BlanketSlippery Shrimps

12:25Chicken Wings   Onion Rings

• Students are asked to check the lost and found boxes in the courtyard entrance and by the gym for any items they may have lost.  The bins will be emptied next week and remaining items will be donated to charity.
  

2011-12-07

• Candy Grams go on sale this Thursday in the caf until the 21st.  Send one to a friend for only 50 cents or you can buy 5 for $2.
  

• This Friday is Holiday Hat day, show your school spirit with a fun holiday hat, points will be awarded by advisory.
  

• Has your advisory set your goal this year for canned food?  Students are asked to bring in canned food for the annual charity canned food drive.  Pick up starts on Friday.
  

• Kapow Pops will be sold today at lunch in the cafeteria for only $1.00 each.
  

• Ms. Smith has set up a note system outside of Room 235 where students can anonymously drop off the name of a student who they think may be treated unfairly at school. Students may also use this box to report incidents or to request an appointment with Ms. Smith to discuss personal or academic issues.
  

• A reminder to all students who are joining the Wednesday group meeting with Ms. Pratt and Ms. Smith, the meeting will be held in room 235 at the beginning of lunch today.
  

• Orders have arrived for students who placed orders for the Lamontagne Fundraiser.  Please see Ms. Abraham in room 166 to pick them up.
  

• The Symmes ski trip is cancelled due to lack of participants.  Please come and pick up your cheques from Ms. Wilson at lunch today.
  

• Symmes athlete of the week is Nicolas Leroux.  Nicolas is a member of the Benjamin boys soccer team and scored 3 goals in a win for his team last week.
  

2011-12-06

• There will be a brief yearbook meeting at lunch today in room 108.
  

• Kapow Pops will be sold tomorrow at lunch for only $1.00 each.
  

• Ms. Smith has set up a note system outside of Room 235 where students can anonymously drop off the name of a student who they think may be treated unfairly at school. Students may also use this box to report incidents or to request an appointment with Ms. Smith to discuss personal or academic issues.
  

• Student Council will meet today in room 229, we have a presenter coming so please be on time. Please bring your agenda.
  

• Orders have arrived for students who placed orders for the Lamontagne Fundraiser.  Please see Ms. Abraham in room 166 to pick them up.
  

• The Symmes ski trip is cancelled due to lack of participants.  Please come and pick up your cheques from Ms. Wilson at lunch today.
  

• Please note that cheerleading practice has been cancelled for tonight.  All cheerleaders who have not received their shorts please see Ms. Massey. 
  

2011-12-05

• Orders have arrived for students who placed orders for the Lamontagne Fundraiser.  Please see Ms. Abraham in room 166 to pick them up.
  

• Dance Company is cancelled for today.
  

• The Symmes ski trip is cancelled due to lack of participants.  Please come and pick up your cheques from Ms. Wilson at lunch today
  

2011-11-18

• Room 205 is open at lunch on Days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9.  Students may bring their lunch.  Computer games, cards, chess and sometimes movies will be available.  All Symmes students are welcome!
  

• To all students that are interested in joining the HELP program, please bring in your parental consent forms by Monday November 21st. You can drop them off at room 125.
  

• All students interested in going to New York City for the end of the year trip, please go to room 242 at the beginning of lunch.
  

• Any grade 8 students going into grade 9 next year who would like to see an ancient civilization and experience how they lived can be a part of the 2013 trip to Italy and Greece!  A rebate will be given to those students who sign up before the end of November.  See Ms. Hanna in room 213 on the D’Arcy side.
  

• Would all students who signed up for Destination Imagination please meet Mrs. Purser in the Symmesonian at the beginning of lunch.
  

2011-11-16

• Kapow Pops will be sold in the cafeteria today for the first 15 minutes of lunch for $1.00 each.
  

• Room 205 is open at lunch on Days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9.  Students may bring their lunch.  Computer games, cards, chess and sometimes movies will be available.  All Symmes students are welcome!
  

• Please be reminded that today is the deadline to submit your Cookie Dough Fundraiser orders.  All orders must be submitted to office 166 by the end of the day.  If you have taken orders but have forgotten your fundraising package at home, please see Corinna in office 166 immediately after the bell to let her know to hold the school order.  Don’t forget to write on your form which school activity/budget you would like to support with the funds that you have raised
  

• Any grade 8 students going into grade 9 next year who would like to see an ancient civilization and experience how they lived can be a part of the 2013 trip to Italy and Greece!  A rebate will be given to those students who sign up before the end of November.  See Ms. Hanna in room 213 on the D’Arcy side.
  

• Azalea Hughes is Symmes’ Athlete of the week.  Azalea is a member of the Benjamin Girls Basketball team.
  

2011-11-15

• Kapow Pops will be sold in the cafeteria tomorrow, Wednesday, at lunch for $1.00 each.
  

• Room 205 is open at lunch on Days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9.  Students may bring their lunch.  Computer games, cards, chess and sometimes movies will be available.  All Symmes students are welcome!
  

• Any grade 8 students going into grade 9 next year who would like to see an ancient civilization and experience how they lived can be a part of the 2013 trip to Italy and Greece!  A rebate will be given to those students who sign up before the end of November.  See Ms. Hanna in room 213 on the D’Arcy side.
  

• Azalea Hughes is Symmes’ Athlete of the week.  Azalea is a member of the Benjamin Girls Basketball team.
  

2011-11-10

• School photo retakes will take place Next Monday, November 14th.  Reminder not to wear green clothing in order to have your pictures turn out properly.
  

• Room 205 is open at lunch on Days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9.  Students may bring their lunch.  Computer games, cards, chess and sometimes movies will be available.  All grade 7 and 8 students are welcome!
  

• Any grade 8 students going into grade 9 next year who would like to see an ancient civilization and experience how they lived can be a part of the 2013 trip to Italy and Greece!  A rebate will be given to those students who sign up before the end of November.  See Ms. Hanna in room 213 on the D’Arcy side.
  

• Tonight at 7:00 p.m., the D’Arcy McGee Drama Guild will be hosting a coffee house in the cafeteria to raise money to compete in Cappies. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria during lunch or you can get them at the door. Coffee and baked goods will be on sale for you to enjoy during the show.
  

• Dance Club for D'Arcy and Symmes students will now meet Mondays from 11:50 until 12:20 in the dance room with Ms. Levman.
  

• Symmes' annual ski and snowboard trip to Mont Tremblant is getting geared up!  There will be a very important meeting in room 183 at the beginning of lunch today.  See Ms. Wilson with questions.
  

• All students who worked the chains for the football games this year should see Mr. Greer in room 161 to confirm.
  

• The Benjamin A girls basketball teams DO NOT have practice this Friday.  Team one practices Monday and team 2 will have a practice on Tuesday.  See Mr. Reid if you have questions.
  

2011-11-09

• School photo retakes will take place Next Monday, November 14th.  Reminder not to wear green clothing in order to have your pictures turn out properly.
  

• Kapow Pops will be sold today at the beginning of lunch in the cafeteria for $1.00 each.
  

• Room 205 is open at lunch on Days 1,2,3,5,7 and 9.  Students may bring their lunch.  Computer games, cards, chess and sometimes movies will be available.  All grade 7 and 8 students are welcome!
  

• Any grade 8 students going into grade 9 next year who would like to see an ancient civilization and experience how they lived can be a part of the 2013 trip to Italy and Greece!  A rebate will be given to those students who sign up before the end of November.
  

• This Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m., the D’Arcy McGee Drama Guild will be hosting a coffee house in the cafeteria to raise money to compete in Cappies. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria during lunch until November 10th or you can get them at the door. Coffee and baked goods will be on sale for you to enjoy during the show.
  

• Dance Club for D'Arcy and Symmes students will now meet Mondays from 11:50 until 12:20 in the dance room with Ms. Levman.
  

• Symmes' annual ski and snowboard trip to Mont Tremblant is getting geared up!  There will be a very important meeting in room 183 at the beginning of lunch Thursday Nov. 10th.  See Ms. Wilson with questions.
  

• All students who worked the chains for the football games this year should see Mr. Greer in room 161 to confirm.
  

• Mr. Reid’s Symmes 1 girls’ basketball team will play the Benjamin AA team today at 5:30. Be here for 5:00.  Practice for the Benjamin girls’ basketball Team 2 is from 1:30 to 2:45. 
  

2011-11-08

• Attention all graduates!  Monday, November 14th is Grad Ring Day!  You can get a sneak peek at some of the great styles available for your special souvenir grad rings for 2012.  Come check it out at lunch time in the cafeteria.  Catalogues and price lists will be available for grads only.  Rings go on sale Next Thursday and Friday, November 17th and 18th and again on December 1st and 2nd.   
  

• Reminder to students who are NOT going to the Education Fair this Thursday that you must have your signed forms returned to room 129 by Wednesday afternoon.
  

• School photo retakes will take place Next Monday, November 14th.  Reminder not to wear green clothing in order to have your pictures turn out properly.
  

• D’Arcy Grad photo appointment bookings will continue today - Students will be coming around to Hook classes to book your appointments and hand out information sheets.  Once your appointment is booked, it may not be changed.  Please note that ALL GRADE 11 students must book an appointment, whether they plan to purchase photos or not.  Grad photo sessions will begin on Tuesday, November 15th and run through to Monday, November 21st.  Please note, a $22.00 sitting fees applies to those who purchase a photo package.  This fee is payable in CASH ONLY at the time of your appointment.
  

• There are still spots available on the ski trip.  If you’re interested in going skiing or snowboarding at Mon Ste. Anne and Le Massif, please see Mr. Cooper in room 137.
  

• The Decorating Committee for Cappies Café is to meet in the auditorium today at lunch.
  

• Do you like to dance?  Come create and perform dances.  All D'Arcy and Symmes students are invited to participate in Dance Club with Ms. Levman on Tuesdays from 11:50-12:20 in the dance room.
  

• Take a walk on the wild side with storm chaser, global adventurer and TV host, George Kourounis.  See photos and video from some of the most remote places on earth while hearing the lessons learned from living through encounters with the world’s most destructive forces.  Join us for his presentation tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
  

• All of Mr. Fuchs' pottery students are reminded that they must come in this week to glaze their pieces- even the pinch pots and tries. The pottery room will be open every lunch hour this week.
  

• Burnt Toast auditions will be held Nov. 9 & 10 from 11:45-12:15 in the Art room! Practice your songs, bring the lyrics and come ready to wow us! If you cannot make it for whatever reason, be sure to see Mr. Fuchs before the auditions.
  

• Do you want to see an ancient civilization and experience how they lived?  Then be a part of the 2013 trip to Italy and Greece.  Please come to a meeting on today in room 213 at lunch time.  A rebate will be given to those students who sign up before the end of November.
  

• All athletes interested in becoming part of this year’s Athletic Council are to sign up in room 161.
  

• All students who worked the chains for the football games this year should see Mr. Greer in room 161 to confirm.
  

• On Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m., the D’Arcy McGee Drama Guild will be hosting a coffee house to raise money to compete in Cappies. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria during lunch or between November 7th and 10th or at the door. The event will be held in the cafeteria and we have a talented group of students, teachers and alumni who will be performing for you! We will also be selling coffee and baked goods for you to enjoy during the show. Please come and show your support for the D’Arcy Theatre Guild.  This is not an event to be missed!
  

• The D'Arcy hockey team has a practice this Wednesday, Nov. 9th from 2:30 to 4:00 at the Frank Robinson Arena.  If you are not able to attend please see Mr. Delorme in room 215.
  

• There will be a cadet girls’ basketball meeting today at lunch in room 141.
  

• Today in intramural soccer, Team Blue vs. Les Boys.
  

2011-11-07

• There will be a yearbook meeting today at 12:00 in room 108 – you may bring your lunches.
  

• Are you creative, can think on your feet and like working in a team to meet a challenge? Then Destination Imagination is for you. Come join our team and take part in exciting competitions to see how fast you can come up with great ideas and make them happen. To sign up or get more information see Mrs. Purser in the Symmsonian at the beginning of lunch.
  

• Room 205 will be open at lunch on Days 1,2,3,5,7 and 9.  Students may bring their lunch.  Computer games, cards, chess and sometimes movies will be available.  All grade 7 and 8 students are welcome!
  

• Do you like to dance?  Come create and perform dances.  All D'Arcy and Symmes students are invited to participate in Dance Club with Ms. Levman on Tuesdays from 11:50-12:20 in the dance room.
  

• Dance Company scheduled for today has been cancelled.  Be ready to dance again on November 14th.
  

• Take a walk on the wild side with storm chaser, global adventurer and TV host, George Kourounis.  See photos and video from some of the most remote places on earth while hearing the lessons learned from living through encounters with the world’s most destructive forces.  Join us for his presentation this  Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
  

• All students who worked the chains for the football games this year should see Mr. Greer in room 161 to confirm.
  

• Do you want to see an ancient civilization and experience how they lived?  Then be a part of the 2013 trip to Italy and Greece.  Please come to a meeting tomorrow in room 213 on the D’Arcy side at lunch time.  A rebate will be given to those students who sign up before the end of November.
  

• On Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m., the D’Arcy McGee Drama Guild will be hosting a coffee house to raise money to compete in Cappies. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria during lunch or between November 7th and 10th or at the door. The event will be held in the cafeteria and we have a talented group of students, teachers and alumni who will be performing for you! We will also be selling coffee and baked goods for you to enjoy during the show. Please come and show your support for the D’Arcy Theatre Guild.  This is not an event to be missed!
  

2011-11-04

• Are you creative, can think on your feet and like working in a team to meet a challenge? Then Destination Imagination is for you. Come join our team and take part in exciting competitions to see how fast you can come up with great ideas and make them happen. To sign up or get more information see Mrs. Purser in the Symmsonian at the beginning of lunch.
  

• Room 209 will be open at lunch on Days 1,2,3,5,7 and 9.  Students may bring their lunch.  Computer games, cards, chess and sometimes movies will be available.  All grade 7 and 8 students are welcome!
  

• Do you like to dance?  Come create and perform dances.  All D'Arcy and Symmes students are invited to participate in Dance Club with Ms. Levman on Tuesdays from 11:50-12:20 in the dance room.
  

• Dance Company on November 7th has been cancelled.  Be ready to dance again on November 14th.
  

• Take a walk on the wild side with storm chaser, global adventurer and TV host, George Kourounis.  See photos and video from some of the most remote places on earth while hearing the lessons learned from living through encounters with the world’s most destructive forces.  Join us for his presentation next Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
  

• All students who worked the chains for the football games this year should see Mr. Greer in room 161 to confirm.
  

• Do you want to see an ancient civilization and experience how they lived?  Then be a part of the 2013 trip to Italy and Greece.  Please come to a meeting on Tuesday, November 8th in room 213 on the D’Arcy side at lunch time.  A rebate will be given to those students who sign up before the end of November.
  

• On Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m., the D’Arcy McGee Drama Guild will be hosting a coffee house to raise money to compete in Cappies. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria during lunch or between November 7th and 10th or at the door. The event will be held in the cafeteria and we have a talented group of students, teachers and alumni who will be performing for you! We will also be selling coffee and baked goods for you to enjoy during the show. Please come and show your support for the D’Arcy Theatre Guild.  This is not an event to be missed!
  

2011-11-03

• Do you like to dance?  Come create and perform dances.  All D'Arcy and Symmes students are invited to participate in Dance Club with Ms. Levman on Tuesdays from 11:50-12:20 in the dance room.
  

• Dance Company on November 7th has been cancelled.  Be ready to dance again on November 14th.
  

• Take a walk on the wild side with storm chaser, global adventurer and TV host, George Kourounis.  See photos and video from some of the most remote places on earth while hearing the lessons learned from living through encounters with the world’s most destructive forces.  Join us for his presentation next Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
  

• All students who worked the chains for the football games this year should see Mr. Greer in room 161 to confirm.
  

• On Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m., the D’Arcy McGee Drama Guild will be hosting a coffee house to raise money to compete in Cappies. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria during lunch or between November 7th and 10th or at the door. The event will be held in the cafeteria and we have a talented group of students, teachers and alumni who will be performing for you! We will also be selling coffee and baked goods for you to enjoy during the show. Please come and show your support for the D’Arcy Theatre Guild.  This is not an event to be missed!
  

2011-11-02

• Take a walk on the wild side with storm chaser, global adventurer and TV host, George Kourounis.  See photos and video from some of the most remote places on earth while hearing the lessons learned from living through encounters with the world’s most destructive forces.  Join us for his presentation next Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
  

• Do you have a Facebook account? If so, find SYMMES SPEAKS on Facebook and join to hear all the latest Student Council and school activity news.
  

• Hockey Tryouts continue for the Symmes hockey team today at 3:00pm at the Frank Robinson arena. The fee is $5. Transportation and equipment storage will be provided AFTER the team has been finalized. Any questions: see Mr. Young or Mr. Byrne in room 237.
  

• All students who worked the chains for the football games this year should see Mr. Greer in room 161 to confirm.
  

• On Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m., the D’Arcy McGee Drama Guild will be hosting a coffee house to raise money to compete in Cappies. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the cafeteria during lunch or between November 7th and 10th or at the door. The event will be held in the cafeteria and we have a talented group of students, teachers and alumni who will be performing for you! We will also be selling coffee and baked goods for you to enjoy during the show. Please come and show your support for the D’Arcy Theatre Guild.  This is not an event to be missed!
  

• Coach Kearn's volleyball team’s practice is cancelled for tonight.
  

2011-11-01

• Take a walk on the wild side with storm chaser, global adventurer and TV host, George Kourounis.  See photos and video from some of the most remote places on earth while hearing the lessons learned from living through encounters with the world’s most destructive forces.  Join us for his presentation on Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.  Tickets are $5.00 at the door.
  

• All Symmes students are invited to participate in lunch time Dance Club. Come create and perform dances together. Meet in the dance room on Tuesday, November 1st at noon for more information
  

• Do you have a Facebook account? If so, find SYMMES SPEAKS on Facebook and join to hear all the latest Student Council and school activity news.
  

• Starting today during lunch the gym will be separated.  One side for the girls and one side for the boys, so get out and get active.  Girls on the volleyball and basketball teams should practice at lunch.
  

• Hockey Tryouts continue for the Symmes hockey team tomorrow at 3:00pm at the Frank Robinson arena. The fee is $5. Transportation and equipment storage will be provided AFTER the team has been finalized. Any questions: see Mr. Young or Mr. Byrne in room 237.
  

• All students who worked the chains for the football games this year should see Mr. Greer in room 161 to confirm.
  

2011-10-31

• There will be a very brief O-ambassadors meeting today at lunch starting at 12:00.
  

• All Symmes students are invited to participate in lunch time Dance Club. Come create and perform dances together. Meet in the dance room on Tuesday, November 1st at noon for more information
  

• Do you have a Facebook account? If so, find SYMMES SPEAKS on Facebook and join to hear all the latest Student Council and school activity news.
  

• Starting today during lunch the gym will be separated.  One side for the girls and one side for the boys, so get out and get active.  Girls on the volleyball and basketball teams should practice at lunch.
  

• Mr. Reid’s basketball team will not have practice today. Next practice is tomorrow.  The AA team will have a practice at a new time today - from 3:45 to 5:30.
  

2011-10-28

• All Symmes students are invited to participate in lunch time Dance Club. Come create and perform dances together. Meet in the dance room on Tuesday, November 1st at noon for more information
  

• Would the members of student council selling tickets and decorating for the dance please meet Mrs. Ray in the Symmesonian at the beginning of lunch today.
  

• Tickets for the Halloween dance are on sale today at lunch.  Please note there will be a canteen and snack bar available during the dance.
  

• Do you have a Facebook account? If so, find SYMMES SPEAKS on Facebook and join to hear all the latest Student Council and school activity news.
  

2011-10-26

• Spirit week continues tomorrow - so get into the dress-up mood by sporting your craziest hat or weirdest hairdo.  Points will be allocated by advisory.
  

• Do you have a Facebook account? If so, find SYMMES SPEAKS on Facebook and join to hear all the latest Student Council and school activity news.
  

• The Halloween dance is this Friday October 28th.  2$ per ticket or two non-perishable food items can get you in FREE. Tickets are on sale this Thursday and Friday at lunch time in the Symmesonian.
  

• The make-up day for the Beep test and 12 min. run test are this Thursday at lunch.  Anyone wanting to improve their make can show up as well.
  

2011-10-25

• Do you have a Facebook account? If so, find SYMMES SPEAKS on Facebook and join to hear all the latest Student Council and school activity news.
  

• The Halloween dance is this Friday October 28th.  2$ per ticket or two non-perishable food items can get you in FREE. Tickets on sale this week.
  

• There will be a Starquest rehearsal for all cast members of "Our Teacher is an Alien" this afternoon from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
  

• Congratulations to Samantha Lamoureux who has been named Symmes Athlete of the Week.
  

2011-10-21

• First Nations students are asked to please meet in the Dance room at 11:30 today.
  

• A reminder that spirit week starts next week, talk to your Student Council rep and watch for posters up on the wall.
  

• Do you have a Facebook account? If so, find SYMMES SPEAKS on Facebook and join to hear all the latest Student Council and school activity news.
  

• The Halloween dance is next Friday October 28th.  2$ per ticket or two non-perishable food items can get you in FREE. Tickets on sale next week.
  

2011-10-20

• First Nations students are asked to please meet in the Dance room at 11:30 tomorrow.
  

• Coach Kearn’s Benjamin girls’ volleyball team will have a meeting in the gym at 12:00.
  

• A reminder that spirit week starts next week, talk to your Student Council rep and watch for posters up on the wall.
  

• Do you have a Facebook account? If so, find SYMMES SPEAKS on Facebook and join to hear all the latest Sudent Council and school activity news.
  

• The Halloween dance is next Friday October 28th.  2$ per ticket or two non-perishable food items can get you in FREE. Tickets on sale next week.
  

• Please be reminded that today (Thursday) is the deadline to submit your Lamontagne Catalogue Fundraiser orders.  All orders must be submitted to office 166 by the end of the day.  If you have taken orders but have forgotten your fundraising package at home please see Corinna in office 166 immediately after the bell to let her know to hold the school order.  Don’t forget to write on your envelope which school activity/budget you would like to support with the funds that you have raised.
  

2011-10-19

• Symmes Hockey try-outs will begin today at 3:00 at Frank Robinson arena. The cost for players is $5. See Mr. Byrne or Mr. Young if you have any questions.
  

• A reminder to coach Kearn's benjamin girls’ volleyball team that there will be a practice today from 4:00-5:30 pm.
  

• First Nations students are asked to please meet in the Dance room at 11:30 on Friday, October 21st.
  

• The benjamin girls AA basketball practice has been cancelled for tonight.
  

2011-10-17

• Dance Company is starting today after school in the dance studio. Students will dance from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.  All students are welcome, no experience necessary.  See Mrs. Ray if you have questions.
  

• Mr. Reid’s girls’ basketball team has a practice tonight after school from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m.
  

2011-10-13

• Dance Company is starting Monday after school in the dance studio. We will dance from 4-5pm.  All students are welcome, no experience necessary.  See Mrs. Ray if you have questions.
  

• All students on the outdoor soccer team – tomorrow’s tournament has been cancelled.  Please see Ms. White for more details.
  

2011-10-12

• All students planning to play soccer in the outdoor tournament must go to the D'Arcy Gym at the beginning of lunch today! Ms. White has your schedule and permission forms.
  

2011-10-11

• Starquest is beginning auditions for this year’s play called “Our Teacher Is An Alien”.  If you’re interested, please sign up in the Symmesonian and make arrangements with your parents to attend the audition after school today from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
  

• All students who intend to play on the outdoor soccer team must meet Ms. White in the D’Arcy gym at noon today.
  

• Notice to all student council reps- there will be a meeting today at lunch in room 203. That's today at lunch in room 203 for all student council reps.  Bring your lunch, there’s lots to plan.
  

• There is a Benjamin girls basketball practice with Mr. Reid right after school today.
  

• There will be a brief yearbook meeting today at lunch in room 108.
  

2011-10-07

• There will be a brief yearbook meeting in room 108 today at lunch for anyone interested.
  

• There will be a quick meeting today at lunch for anyone interested in joining the Dance Company this year.  Please meet Ms. Ray in room 229 – no experience is necessary, all are welcome.
  

• Starquest is beginning auditions for this year’s play called “Our Teacher Is An Alien”.  If you’re interested, please sign up in the Symmesonian and make arrangements with your parents to attend the audition after school Next Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
  

• All students who intend to play on the outdoor soccer team must meet Ms. White in the D’Arcy gym at 12:00 on Tuesday, October 12th.
  

2011-10-06

• There will be a meeting today for all those who have joined, and who are interested in joining O ambassadors in room 203.
  

• There will be a brief yearbook meeting in room 108 Friday at lunch for anyone interested.
  

• There will be a quick meeting on Friday at lunch for anyone interested in joining the Dance Company this year.  Please meet Ms. Ray in room 229 – no experience is necessary, all are welcome.
  

2011-10-05

• Reminder that Homework Club takes place in room 227 on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays at lunch time.
  

• Students are reminded that all photo orders are due back to room 129 today.  Late orders must be submitted directly to Bernard Photo Image.
  

• There will be a meeting this Thursday for all those who have joined, and who are interested in joining O ambassadors in room 203.
  

• The Benjamin Boys soccer team is to report to room 161 at lunch for uniform sizing.
  

2011-10-04

• Reminder that Homework Club takes place in room 227 on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays at lunch time.
  

• There will be a meeting today at lunch for all members of Symmes Student Council in room 203.
  

• Students are reminded that all photo orders are due back to room 129 by tomorrow.  Late orders must be submitted directly to Bernard Photo Image.
  

• There will be a meeting this Thursday for all those who have joined, and who are interested in joining O ambassadors in room 203.
  

2011-10-03

• Reminder that Homework Club takes place in room 227 on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays at lunch time.
  

• There will be a meeting today at lunch for the Symmes Dance Company in room 229 with Mrs. Ray.
  

• There will be a meeting tomorrow at lunch for all members of Symmes Student Council in room 203.
  

2011-09-28

• There will be a second Benjamin girls volleyball team this year.  For all girls who are still interested in joining, the second teams’ tryout will be held today from 3:50-5:30.
  

• There will be a short O ambassadors meeting at 12:00 on Friday in room 203 with Ms. Kevan
  

• Homework Club is underway.  Come to room 227 for a quiet place to complete homework, use a computer to work on assignments or get extra help.  Homework Club is offered on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays at lunch time.
  

2011-09-27

• There will be a second Benjamin girls volleyball team this year. All girls who are still interested  should see Mr. Greer in room 161 today at lunch. The second tryout will be held Wednesday from 3:50-5:30.
  

• There will be a benjamin girls volleyball practice this Thursday after school with Mme. Mainville.
  

• Don’t forget that you can buy your cake raffle tickets in the cafeteria again today.  Tickets are just .50 cents each or 3 for $1.00.  The draw will be held today  - if you wish to purchase more tickets you may do so today at lunch.
  

• The jellybean contest continues today in the cafeteria.  Guess the number of jellybeans in the jar, the closest to the number wins the entire jar of jellybeans.  It’s just .50 cents per guess, or three guesses for 1.00.
  

2011-09-26

• The Terry Fox Pledge Challenge is ON!!  Check your advisory's pledge status in the Symmesonian.  Currently Mme. Desaulniers' advisory is in the lead, but Mr. Byrne's advisory is threatening to overthrow them by the end of the day!!  Meet the challenge and dress up your advisor!!
  

• Don’t forget that you can buy your cake raffle tickets in the cafeteria again today.  Tickets are just .50 cents each or 3 for $1.00.  You will receive your tickets from your advisory teacher tomorrow before the raffle takes place.  Cakes to win include chocolate, a Toblerone cheesecake, a white cake, and a chocolate chunk spice cake.  Good luck to all.
  

2011-09-23

• Students are reminded to bring in all of their Terry Fox pledges today to contribute towards the Advisory challenge!!  You can buy your cake raffle tickets in the cafeteria again today and Monday.  Tickets are just .50 cents each or 3 for $1.00.  You will receive your tickets from your hook teacher on the day of the raffle.  The raffle will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27th.  Cakes to win include chocolate, a Toblerone cheesecake, a white cake, and a chocolate chunk spice cake.  Good luck to all.
  

• There will be a grade 7 & 8 boys soccer try-out from 3:50 to 5:30 today.  The sign-up sheet is posted on the sports bulletin Board.
  

• The Symmes girls A basketball team will have a practice today from 3:45 to 5:30. Mr. Reid is still looking for players from grades 7 and 8.
  

• Anyone interested in joining intramurals must do so this week as the deadline to sign up is today. You can find the sign-up sheets outside the gym on the Sports and Phys. Ed. boards.
  

2011-09-22

• Students are reminded to bring in all of their Terry Fox pledges by Friday this week to contribute towards the Advisory challenge!!  You can buy your cake raffle tickets in the cafeteria this Thursday and Friday.  Tickets are just .50 cents each or 3 for $1.00.  You will receive your tickets from your hook teacher on the day of the raffle.  The raffle will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27th.  Cakes to win include chocolate, a Toblerone cheesecake, a white cake, and a chocolate chunk spice cake.  Good luck to all.
  

• There will be a Benjamin boys soccer try-out from 3:50 to 5:30 this Friday.  The sign-up sheet is posted on the sports bulletin Board.
  

• The Symmes girls A basketball team will have a practice this Friday from 3:45 to 5:30. Mr. Reid is still looking for players from grades 7 and 8.
  

• Anyone interested in joining intramurals must do so this week as the deadline to sign up is Friday. You can find the sign-up sheets outside the gym on the sports and Phys. Ed. boards.
  

• The Benjamin girls try-out for volleyball will be held today after school.
  

• All member of the Cross-Country team who would like to participate in the regional on Friday, October 7th must have their forms and fees in by this Friday morning.  There will be a mandatory meeting for Symmes at 12:05 today in room 216 on the D’Arcy side for all participants.
  

2011-09-20

• Outdoor boys and girls soccer will have a practice this Wednesday from 2:00 – 3:30 on the D’Arcy soccer field.  Sign up sheets are outside room 161.  See Ms. White for more details.
  

• There will be a Benjamin boys soccer try-out from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. today.  The sign-up sheet is on the sports bulletin board.
  

• There will be a Benjamin boys basketball try-out tomorrow from 1:30 – 3:00 pm.
  

• Any Symmes cross country runners who would like to compete at regionals on Oct 7th, must have their permission forms and money to Ms. Peach or Ms. Kevan before tomorrow.
  

• Students are reminded to bring in all of their Terry Fox pledges by Friday this week to contribute towards the Advisory challenge!!
  

• To all those that signed up for O ambassadors; the first meeting will be held today at lunch in room 203.  See Ms. Kevan for questions. 
  

• All students interested in playing hockey for Symmes are asked to report to room 237 for a short meeting at the beginning of lunch. That’s room 237 with Mr. Young and Mr. Byrne.
  

• Symmes girls A basketball team’s practice for this Wednesday has been cancelled.  The team will resume practice this Friday from 3:45 to 5:30. Mr. Reid is still looking for players from grades 7 and 8.
  

• Anyone interested in joining intramurals must do so this week as the deadline to sign up is Friday. You can find the sign-up sheets outside the gym on the sports and phys ed boards.
  

• The Benjamin girls try-out for volleyball will be on Thursday after school.
  

• There is a mandatory meeting today at 12:00 in Ms. Massey's room for all cheerleaders to discuss the next game.
  

• All players who participated in last Friday’s game at Mont-Bleu must report to Mr. Young’s classroom at lunch for a mandatory 5-minute meeting.
  

• A pair of prescription glasses with a dark brown metallic frame was found yesterday.  If you believe these may be yours, please report to room 129.
  

2011-09-16

• Outdoor boys and girls soccer will have a practice on Wednesday, September 21st from 2:00 – 3:30 on the D’Arcy soccer field.  Sign up sheets are outside room 161.  See Ms. White for more details.
  

• There will be a Benjamin boys soccer try-out from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.  The sign-up sheet is on the sports bulletin board.
  

• There will be a Benjamin boys basketball try-out on Wednesday September 21st from 1:30 – 3:00 pm.
  

• A pair of prescription glasses with a dark brown metallic frame was found yesterday.  If you believe these may be yours, please report to room 129.
  

• Ultimate Frisbee practice has been cancelled for tonight but will be held Monday after school as scheduled.
  

• The girls Benjamin A basketball team are still looking for more players.  There is a practice tonight after school from 3:45 till 6:00.  Please see Mr. Reid for more information.
  

2011-09-15

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16th in the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• A Student Council representative for each advisory needs to be chosen this Friday.  If you are interested, see your advisor.
  

• There will be a co-ed outdoor soccer tournament at D'Arcy McGee October 14th. If you have any interest in playing, please sign up outside room 161.
  

• Attention Symmes football players:  There will be a short meeting at lunch in Mr. Young’s classroom, room 237.  Bring your lunches.
  

• There will be a Symmes Cadet Girls Volleyball try-out today at 5:30.  Bring kneepads, gym wear and gym shoes.  For more information, please see Mrs. Mainville.
  

• The Juvenile Girls Volleyball practice schedule for today has been cancelled until further notice.
  

• There is a Cross country practice today at 3:50 in the caf. - come dressed and ready to run.  Reminder that to be a member of the Cross-Country team you must make at least 1 practice a week.  Our regional meet will be held Friday, Oct. 7th.  Permission slips will be distributed tomorrow.
  

• There will be a meeting today at lunch for the cheerleaders and a practice after school.
  

• Would the Grade 8 students who signed up to be in the International Peace Day Skit please meet Ms. Dolan in the Symmesonian at 12:15 p.m.
  

• A pair of prescription glasses with a dark brown metallic frame was found yesterday.  If you believe these may be yours, please report to room 129.
  

2011-09-14

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16th in the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• A Student Council representative for each advisory needs to be chosen this Friday.  If you are interested, see your advisor.
  

• The grade 7 girls basketball team has a practice from 1:30 to 3:30 this afternoon.
  

• There will be a co-ed outdoor soccer tournament at D'Arcy McGee October 14th. If you have any interest in playing, please sign up outside room 161.
  

• There will be a Symmes Girls Volleyball try-out this Thursday after school.  Bring kneepads, gym wear and gym shoes.  For more information, please see Mrs. Mainville.
  

• There will be a juvenile Girls Volleyball practice today and Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
  

• There is a Cross country practice tomorrow at 3:50 in the caf. - come dressed and ready to run.  Reminder, to be a member of the cross country team you must make at least 1 practice a week.  Our regional meet will be held Friday, Oct. 7th.  Permission slips will be distributed tomorrow.
  

2011-09-13

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16thin the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• A Student Council representative for each advisory needs to be chosen this Friday.  If you are interested, see your advisor.
  

• Benjamin AA girls basketball tryouts will be held again on Wednesday from 5:30-7:00.
  

• There will be a co-ed outdoor soccer tournament at D'Arcy McGee October 14th. If you have any interest in playing, please sign up outside room 161.
  

• There will be a Symmes Girls Volleyball try-out this Thursday after school.  Bring kneepads, gym wear and gym shoes.  For more information, please see Mrs. Mainville.
  

• There will be a juvenile Girls Volleyball practice this Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. this week.
  

2011-09-12

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16th in the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• Mutt Strut starts tomorrow.  See Ms. Kevan for Questions.
  

• A Student Council representative for each advisory needs to be chosen this Friday.  If you are interested, see your advisor.
  

• Intramural Hockey sign-ups sheets are now posted outside the gym.
  

• Benjamin AA girls tryouts will be held today and Wednesday from 5:30-7:00.
  

2011-09-09

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16thin the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• Mutt Strut starts next Tuesday.  See Ms. Kevan for Questions.
  

• A Student Council representative for each advisory needs to be chosen next Friday.  If you are interested, see your advisor.
  

• The O Ambassadors will be having a bake sale again today in the cafeteria.  All proceeds will be donated to the Crisis in Somalia.
  

• Intramural Hockey sign-ups sheets are now posted outside the gym.
  

• If you want to tryout for the grade 7 Girls Basketball team there is a practice today after school.  See Mr. Reid if you have questions.
  

• Benjamin AA girls tryouts will be held next Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-7:00.
  

2011-09-08

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16th in the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• Cross Country starts today at 3:50.  Meet in the Symmsonian and be dressed to run.  See Ms. Kevan for questions.
  

• Mutt Strut starts next Tuesday.  See Ms. Kevan for questions.
  

• A Student Council representative for each advisory needs to be chosen next Friday.  If you are interested, see your advisor.
  

• The O Ambassadors will be having a bake sale all week in the cafeteria.  All proceeds will be donated to the Crisis in Somalia.
  

• Intramural Hockey sign-ups sheets are now posted outside the gym.
  

• If you want to tryout for the grade 7 Girls Basketball team there is a practice Friday after school.  See Mr. Reid if you have questions
  

2011-09-06

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16th in the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• All students wishing to participate in Cross-Country this year are to report to room 216 at 12:05 today for a brief meeting.  Practices will be held Tuesday mornings and Thursdays after school.
  

2011-09-02

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16thin the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• Teachers please note that temporary supervision schedules for today, tomorrow and Tuesday morning are now in your mail boxes. 
  

• There will be a Symmes Band practice next Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m.  Please do not be late.
  

2011-09-01

• Students please note that Symmes school photos will be taken on Friday, September 16th in the library.  You will be called in alphabetical order by grade level.  Students must not wear green on this day in order to have pictures turn out properly.
  

• There will be a cheerleading practice today after school at 4pm on the field.   If you cannot attend, please let Ms. Massey know by the end of the third period.
  

• Teachers please note that temporary supervision schedules for today, tomorrow and Tuesday morning are now in your mail boxes.