| February 27, 2020 - ALL SCHOOL VEHICLES ARE CANCELLED TODAY. The school is open for student learning. There are not regular classes today. | http://bdh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/373 | February 27, 2020 - ALL SCHOOL VEHICLES ARE CANCELLED TODAY. The school is open for student learning. There are not regular classes today. | <p></p> | | | |
| Coronavirus Information | http://bdh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/907 | Coronavirus Information | <p>As you may be aware, on Jan. 25, 2020, Ontario identified its first presumptive confirmed case for the Wuhan novel coronavirus. The coronavirus has been identified at the same time that influenza (also known as the flu) and many other respiratory viruses are circulating in Ontario, which is common at this time of the year.</p><p>The Simcoe County District School Board works very closely with, and takes our direction from, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and other healthcare partners on all matters such as this, that impact the health and well-being of our students and staff. </p><p>The Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health has assured us that, at this time, the risk to Ontarians remains low, and has<strong> </strong>provided the following tips on how to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other respiratory viruses:</p><ul><li>get a yearly influenza vaccination, available from clinics and pharmacies (for flu only);</li><li>wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer;</li><li>cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze;</li><li>if you don't have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve or arm; and,</li><li>if you or your family members are ill, stay home.<br></li></ul><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">More information
can be found on the following websites:</span><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit:</span><br style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">
</span><a href="http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Promos/Novel-Coronavirus"><span style="font-size:10pt;">www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Promos/Novel-Coronavirus</span></a><br style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">
Public Health Agency of
Canada:</span><br style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">
</span><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html"><span style="font-size:10pt;">https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html</span></a><br style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">
Government of Canada
Travel Advice and Advisory:</span><br style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="font-size:10pt;">
</span><a href="https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories/pneumonia-china" title="Government of Canada Travel Advice and Advisory"><span style="font-size:10pt;">https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories/pneumonia-china</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;">If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact your health care provider directly or contact the
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 1-877-721-7520.</span></p><p> </p><br></div> | | | |
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| February 26th Announcements | http://bdh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/924 | February 26th Announcements | <p></p><ol><li>Smash Brothers tournament sign up is outside room 211. Please sign up your team by Friday. There will be time to practice with your team on Thursday and Friday during lunch in computer lab 243.</li><li>Join the fastest growing club at the school - the equity and diversity club! We will have a booth at lunch today in the main foyer. Drop by for a treat and to learn more.</li><li>There will be a brief meeting for Future Aces members in room 223 at the beginning of lunch today to finalize organization for our bake sale.</li><li>(To be read by Raven and Hailey - members of the IAA club (Indigenous Art Appreciation), if present.) Do you love nature? Do you love art? Come learn about indigenous art and culture, where art and nature meet. Join us for our first meeting and enjoy some tea and cookies while we explore the beauty of a culture at our doorstep. Room 120 - this Friday! - at lunch. See you there.</li><li>Today's cafeteria specials are Mac and cheese and Philly cheesesteak on a bun.</li></ol> | | | |
| February 25th Announcements | http://bdh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/923 | February 25th Announcements | <p></p><ol><li>Smash Brothers tournament sign up is outside room 211. Please sign up your team by Wednesday. If there are insufficient teams we will change the format of the tournament.</li><li>Join the fastest growing club at the school - the equity and diversity club! We will have a booth at lunch tomorrow, Wednesday, in the main foyer. Drop by for a treat and to learn more!</li><li>Attention all students writing the Waterloo math contest this morning. If you have not already done so, please head directly to portable one following the announcements. Good luck mathletes!</li><li>Today is pancake Tuesday and taco Tuesday in the cafe.</li></ol> | | | |
| February 24th Announcements | http://bdh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/922 | February 24th Announcements | <p></p><ol><li>A reminder that today is picture re-take day for new students and graduating students who still need their pictures taken. Please go to the Team Change room at your appointment time.</li><li>Attention members of the RPG club, there will be a brief meeting today in Mr. Martin's room at the beginning of lunch. See you there.</li><li>Attention all girls interested in playing rugby this year, there will be a practice Tuesday after school in the large gym. Bring your running shoes and be ready to go by 2:45. </li><li>It's time for you to come out and bash the birdie!!! The Badminton Club will be having its first get together today Monday, February 24th at 2:30 in the big gym. All students of various skill levels are welcome. Come with a friend or come alone. It's a great place to meet new people. There will be plenty of opportunities to play competitive games at various levels. If you are unable to make it today, we will meet again on Friday. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Singh or Mr. Lloyd. </li><li>The Role-playing Game Club will be meeting today in room 122. All new members are welcome.</li><li>Smash Bros, Smash Bros Squad Strike? The first Smash Bros tournament of the semester will take place next week. Sign up for the tournament is outside the English office, room 211. You must have 3 members in your team. There will be practice time on Thursday and Friday. Cost is 5 dollars a team.</li><li>Attention grads, Are you making a positive impact in your community? Are you headed to College or University next year? If so visit <a href="http://www.studentsmakinganimpact.com/">www.studentsmakinganimpact.com</a> for information about five $2,000 scholarships available to students making an impact in their community. The application deadline is Sunday, April 26th, 2020. Check the Scholarship Board across from Guidance.</li><li>Hey BUCS, just a reminder that Pink Shirt day is this Wednesday!! </li></ol> | | | |
| February 20th Announcements | http://bdh.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/921 | February 20th Announcements | <p></p><ol><li>The Future Aces meeting is cancelled for today. We look forward to seeing everyone next Thursday. </li><li>This is a reminder to any students interested in playing frisbee that there will be a throwing practice at lunch today. Make sure you have indoor shoes.</li><li>The Equity and Diversity Club will be meeting briefly in room 122 at the beginning of lunch today. All new members are welcome. </li><li>It's time for you to come out and bash the birdie!!! The Badminton Club will be having its first get together this coming Monday, February 24th at 2:30 in the big gym. All students of various skill levels are welcome. Come with a friend or come alone. It's a great place to meet new people. There will be plenty of opportunities to play competitive games at various levels. If you are unable to make it this coming Monday, we will meet again on Friday. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Singh or Mr. Lloyd. </li><li>Can you spare an hour of your time to help save a life? Someone's life is depending on it. That someone could be a friend, a family member, fellow classmate, or perhaps even you…. If you haven't considered donating blood before, come give it a try. There's a blood donor clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 25 3:30 - 7:30pm at St. John's Presbyterian Church. Donors must be 17 years of age and older. Tap into your inner hero and sign up to save lives today. Visit <a href="http://www.blood.ca/">www.blood.ca</a>. </li><li>Next Wednesday is Pink shirt day so that you can also help spread awareness about anti-bullying!</li><li>Hey Matheletes a reminder that today is our last meeting before the contests. See you in room 234 this lunch.</li><li>Just a reminder to students with a period 1 spare, please come down to the main office and pick up your report card.</li></ol> | | | |