November 8, 2022 at 7:00pm – Library

Student Report: Greg and Kira (SAC co-chairs)

• Manitou was in September for grade 10 students, with grade 11/12 students as leaders. It was a huge success.
• Hallowe’en – events included pumpkin carving, a photo booth and candy give-aways
• Semi-formal is Nov 17 at The Vu from 6pm-11pm, and is sold out. It is open to ALL grades
• Holiday events – SAC is planning door decorations and candygrams
• Spirit Week – upcoming – themes such as PJ day and ‘anything but a backpack’ day
• May – Mental Health Week
• Grad clothing – there will be Hoodies for sale and possibly a contest to find a design for the hoodies

Principal’s Report:

Tutoring supports available

• Math – Thursdays 3:15 – 4:15
• Language – Wednesdays 3:15 – 4:15
• OSSLT prep – 4 sessions (started this week) Tuesday/Thursday
• Math Counts – peer tutoring available after school and at lunch

1. Staffing Update
   • New Hires for split classes: Selina Choi & Melissa Reed
   • LTO - Frosina Pejcinovska & Tyler Rizzuto
2. Mid-Term Report Card- Distributed Week of November 14th
   • Non-disclosure date is 5 days after receiving mid-term report
   • Term 2 Begins November 11th (students in Civics/Careers switch subjects)
3. End of Semester Attendance
   • Exams will be held Jan 25 – 31. Students will receive a mark of ZERO on missed exams due to travel.
4. Teacher Report – Ms. Dziuma
   • 25 students involved in SAC this year, over 50 students applied. Staff made choices based on marks and attendance
   • SAC has always been run by Grade 12 students, however considering including all grades moving forward
   • Many clubs are running at SCI this year. There is a Club Board where students can learn more about the clubs. If students would like to create a new club, they need to find a teacher advisor and can start a club.
   • Grade 9s did not have a fall dance this year, as student leaders were very busy with Camp Manitou. Grade 9 dance will take place in Semester 2
   • SHSM Winterlude concert and Arts Market – student art and various homemade baking / goods will be for sale, proceeds will go to charity
   • Remembrance day assembly – Nov 11th during P1
5. Upcoming Dates

   Next Week	Grade 12 University Application PIN numbers
   November 10	Grade 8 Information Night – In Person 7:00pm
   November 17	Semi-Formal
   November 18	PA Day
   November 22	Awards Assembly (a.m.)
   November 25	High Performing Athletes Program Applications Due (New students)
   January 19/20	Grade 9 EQAO – will count for 10% of students final mark