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Friday, November 20, 2009

 

 

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Cougar Sportscenter

Hurdles Club

Any athletes interested in joining the hurdles club, practice will begin on Tuesday November 17th and will run ever Tuesday and Thursday until track season begins. Feel free to talk to Pat Dignard, Marty Richardson, or Jen Weir to learn how awesome hurdlers are.

Weight Club

Hey Cougar Ladies, have you had enough of those boys telling you how tough and strong they are? When CLEARLY the ladies are a stronger sex? Let's be honest here, if boys had to have babies, there would be no babies. Here is your chance to show them how tough you really are!  Mr. Lavictoire can help you become the strongest you have ever been! Whether it's to become a better athlete, to get in shape, impress your friends, or just because you would like to become stronger. Weight Club is for Ladies and Gentlemen! There will be a information session on Thursday November 12th in room 204 right after school. Training sessions will begin next week.

 

Sr. Girls Basketball!

Would all the ladies please return their uniforms to Mrs. Mauro or Ms. Brenko ASAP!

On November 11th your Senior Girls Basketball team took on the St. Mike's Mustangs in zone semi- final action. Our ladies got off to a great start playing through defense and shutting down St. Mike's top 2 scorers! Unfortunately, St. Mike's battled back in the second half to take the lead and win. Ms. Brenko and Mrs. Mauro would like to thank the team for all their hard work and dedication.  

Click Here to see Shots of the Ladies in Action!

 

Boys Volley Ball

 

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photo gallery click here! 

The Jr. Cougar Boys Volleyball team Traveled to A.N. Myer on November 19th, and the boy brought home the Zone Championship in an intense 4 set match. While all sets were close, the Cougars dominated play with strong passing and hitting attacks! The Boys will be travelling to Eden for SOSSA  Wednesday November 25th.

On November 11th the Sr. Cougars played through a serious of unfortunate events at the zone championships. Unfortunately they were unable to walk away with the win to Ridgeway. Mr. MacGregor and Mr. Frazer would like to thank the team for their good season.  

 

Jr. Girls Basketball!

The Jr. Ladies played their play off game against St. Paul on November 11th. It was a physical and intense with the girls playing their hearts out. Unfortunately their season came to an end but the girls finished strong and had an outstanding season. Mrs. Miller and Ms. Spiers would like to thank the girls for their dedication and hard work this season.

 

Football News!

For schedules stats and more
click here and use the password, cougar pride.

 

In  football action on October 30th, Our Senior Cougars were unable to put away the win against the Governor Simcoe Redcoats. Our Cougar Boys played hard, and worked great as a team! Hope to see you boys next year!

On October 26th Our Jr. Cougars rallied back from a 21-point early deficit to tie the game up at halftime, but unfortunately the Jr. Cougars were unable to walk away with a win, losing to a final score of 34-21. Through the boys were unable to bring home the championship the coaches were thrilled with the season and would like to thank everyone who was part of the team this year. And for those grade 9's that were interested in playing but didn't come out this year the coaches want to see you  next year! Ask freshmen studs and future superstar like quarterback Todd Robinson, line backer Nathan Szabo, or guard Mike Termel and they will tell you  this was one of the best experiences of their lives. So in 2010 come get some! 

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Sports Eligibility Rules

Click here to learn more about what you need to do as a student in order to participate in co-curricular sports and activities.

Parent's Only! November Newsletter

 

Students DO NOT READ THIS!

 

Cougar Store Hours:

Every Friday 11:15 - 11:45

Click here for survey and save $2.00 off a t-shirt.
 

A VERY LIMITED first shipment of t-shirts have arrived and will be on sale again on Friday to Students and Staff on a first come first serve basis.

These t-shirts will sell for $12 with a $2 discount for anyone filling out our survey.

More gear will be forthcoming but we need your help in determining what will sell. Bring your money on Tuesday at lunch to the Auditorium kiosk in the South hallway if you want to be among the first to get one of these babies.

 

Community hours

Do you need community hours and want to kick-start that "Christmas feeling" How about helping with the salvation Army's Annual Toy Drive on November 28th. Go to Guidance for contact information.

 

France and Italy

Students who are traveling to France and Italy for march break will have a brief but very important meeting on Monday November 23rd in room 202 at beginning of lunch.  

 

Co-op Students!

Just a reminder that the promotion boards are available in the co-op office for $6.00. The boards will be sold on a first come first serve basis. These boards are due on December 3rd which is also the next in-school session.  

 

Mmmm! Caramel and Chocolate!

OSAID will be taking orders for candy apples in the cafe this week! Please being your money and support OSAID by buying a tasty treat! Orders will be in on December 1st.

 

Attention Grads!

Guidance is having a Post-Secondary Parents Night for your folks on November 19th from 7 - 9 pm in room 103. Please let your parents know! 

 

Math Contest!

Do you love math? Well you can fund fame, fortune and fun by writing the math contest! See Ms. Duchene or your math teacher for more information! 

 

SKI CLUB

Click here to view the latest package!

Want to be part of the ski club? There is a still room on the bus, and the hill to keep the price the same for the next two weeks! Please go to Guidance to get registration package.

 

H1N1 - What You Need to Know!


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Click here for a complete guide on what you need to know -Parents Edition!

*Click here for a complete guide on what you need to know - Student Edition!
 

Homework Club!

Hey cougars just a reminder that  were is now a new homework club location! If you need a quite place to work on your homework or extra help on a assignment please go to room 203 during lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays! There are computers available for students to use. 

 

OSAID!

On October 20th the OSAID (Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving) students of Centennial put on a shocking display of what can really happen while driving impaired for NSAID day (National Students Against Impaired Driving). They started with a morning assembly educating our students how to prevent car crashes due to being impaired while driving and demonstrating the consequences through videos as well as a speech from our own previous gym teacher Mr. Richards who’s been working as a volunteer firefighter. During lunch OSAID had plenty of activities and promotions to further the awareness such as; sundaes, quizzes, a raffle for two baskets donated by Mr. Boyce, and a breathalyzer test. Great job spreading the word OSAID!!! 

 

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MUSIC!

The Arts Department would just like to say that they were extremely proud of all the students who preformed at the Elementary Schools. The road show was very demanding this year with tight timelines and students rose to the challenge. We're very honored to be working with such talented and giving students.

Want to get involved with one of our schools bands and ensembles. The music department is running at least 8 different bands and ensembles this year, so there's at least ONE perfect one for you! Some of the bands and or ensembles require an audition and others simply require your musical desire and dedication.

The Cats Band will be playing in the Cafe On November 20th!

Next weeks extra long cats band practice times are now posted. students in the Cats Band and Concert Band should read the memo posted outside the music room.

 

Manga Club!

Cougars we need you! if you feel an empty space in the centennial library Manga section and would like to do something about it, then come to Manga Club's fund raiser! From November  23rd to the 27th the Manga club will be selling pastries and have cafe games for you! Also one of the clubs best artists  draw you! If its not completed under 2 minutes its Free!

Check out the Manga Site!

http://centennialmangaclub.forumn.net

 

Les Misérables!

Congratulations to all those students who are in the play!

Click here to see the information for each of the fallowing: 

* Feeder Schools

*Audition Information

*Cast of Characters

*Rehearsal Schedule 2

*Tryout Form

*The Story

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Cougar Yoga!

Every Wednesday at 2:45 cougar yoga will be taking place in room 151 if you have any questions please feel free to see Miss Bernicky !

 

All Potential Grads!

Attention all university bound grads! We just received several copies of the Canadian University report from the Globe&mail. If you would like a copy, please pick one up from guidance. There is great insights to your life to learn.

University bound Grads! your PIN's are in come and pick them up in the guidance office from Mrs. Thompson

Would you like to work at the House of Commons in Ottawa as a Page? If so see Guidance for information and application. Applications are due by Monday December 7th. Don't delay and remember must be able to speak both English and French.

The Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene in Hamilton is accepting applications beginning February 1st for its diploma in dental hygiene. Come to guidance office to find out more information.

Did you know that D'Youville in buffalo offers a 70% reduction in tuition if you score well on the S.A.T's? If you're thinking of pursuing nursing this might be an option. Sign up in guidance.

 

Environmental Club

Through the efforts of the Environmental Club, staff and student participation, Centennial was awarded SILVER status in the Eco-School program. Congratulations! Keep thinking green Centennial!

New members are always welcome, so bring a friend.

Just a message from Environmental Club, They  will continue to be collecting printer cartridges through the " Recycle for Education" at Staples.

 

 Cell Phone Policy

It is the policy of the District School Board of Niagara that cellular telephones, pagers, and similar types of communication devices owned and/or carried by students are to be turned off and are not to be used in the school during the instructional day, which is from 8:20am-2:30pm. This policy includes a ban on such use in hallways, classroom and private areas such as locker rooms and bathrooms. Personal Communication Devices may be used outside of classroom time only, outside of the building or in the designated areas, which are inside of the double doors of an entrance and out of the hallways. If a teacher catches a student using a personal communicational device during the instructional day, the following progressive discipline will be followed.

First Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by the teacher at the end of the period.

Second Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by an administrator at the end of the instructional day.

Third Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by an administrator in the presence of a parent or guardian.

Further Incidents: will result in a suspension from school and school activities.

 

HATS OFF!

Wearing your hat in the school will lead to you losing it until the end of the school year! From the time you walk in to the time you walk out, the entire school is a headgear free zone. This includes headbands and hoodies that are pulled up.

 

Start Planning Now!

Start planning your University Studies now.

Visit this site www.electronicinfo.ca and find out which universities offer the programs you might be interested in. More importantly, find out what kind of marks you will need to get into these programs. "Begin with the end in mind."
The sooner you plan for your post-secondary the better prepared you will be to actually get there!

 

WAYS TO STAY GREEN!

Canadians are among the heaviest users of energy in the world, on a per capita basis. By the age of six months, each Canadian has consumed as many resources as the average person in a developing country has in his or her lifetime. You don’t have to be in the environmental club to do your part for the environment. The environmental club has found out ways to do everyday tasks and still save our planet. These simple tasks can be done at school, when shopping, and at home. These things include:

-Turning off equipment when not in use (including taps and electronics)
-Recycle paper, plastic, glass, and waste. When you recycle one aluminum can it saves enough energy to operate a TV for 3 hours.
-Using refillable water bottles instead of plastic (it is safer and cheaper).
-Using containers instead of plastic bags for lunches.
-Buying energy efficient products.
-Use recycled paper. Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil.

By: Toni Karan (Student)
 

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Smoking on School Property!

Students, staff and parents are reminded that smoking on school property is against the law! If you are caught smoking on school property, a suspension as well as a $305 fine will be issued.

 

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