Friday, April 25, 2025
Graduating students, are you interested in being the Valedictorian who will address the graduating class in June? If so, please come and pick up a self nomination form in guidance.
Hi Bears! Today is Not-So-Filthy-Friday here at ODSS. Today is about taking care of our earth. Classes have signed up in order to help ODSS be more green and will help by cleaning up waste left around the schoolyard. Don’t forget next time when you have any waste to think twice and throw once. Today is our last day of Earth Week and your GAEA Club would like to thank you for participating in being green this week!
Good morning bears! Next week will be our school's best spirit week yet! The schedule includes Monday: free freezies, Tuesday: tropical day, Wednesday: Adam Sandler day, Thursday: throwback Thursday, and finally what you’ve all been waiting for Friday is teacher student swap.
GSA Trivia Lunch today in room 142! Come show off your trivia skills. All are welcome!
Do you know what yesterday was? It was a great day for rugby! Your Bears travelled down to Guelph and put a beat down on the Centennial Spartans 53-0!
Scorers were Haidee Marinko with 15, Ella C. with 14, Sarah M. with 10, Taylor B. and Erika R. had 5 each and Lillian B. and Ryleigh C. each made a conversion kick. Olivia J. won the belt and Katrina J. got a yellow card (naughty naughty). Come out next Monday for our home opener against Erin on the Main Field at 4pm. GO BEARS!!!!!
It’s Friday and you know what that means! Popcorn! Come by the 600 hallway and buy popcorn for only a dollar!
The World Discussions Club is meeting today in Room 124 to plan the future of the club and choose upcoming discussion topics. Join us to help decide the future direction of the club.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Attention all girls flag football players. There will be a tryout tomorrow morning at 730 AM in the double gyms.
Yesterday, our Track & Field team competed in our second meet at Birchmount Collegiate in Scarborough. Overall all 55 athletes had a successful day in their events.
Some stand out performances were Thomas B. 1st place in Sr boys 3000m and 2nd in Steeplechase. Jaylen P. 1st place in Sr boys high jump. Adalyn M. 4th place in novice girls 300m hurdles. Alisa B. 4th and Kierra P. 5th in Sr girls 3000m. Logan W.t and Craig S. had a very competitive race in the Select Open Boys 1500 Invitational. All relay teams ran well as a team. Great work Bears!
Volleyball Intramurals run today at lunch in the Double Gym. “Justin Mendelson’s team” will play “The Dream Team” on Court 1. “The Ballers” will play “Moniska’s and Friends” on Court 2. Make sure to arrive at the start of lunch.
In the final match of the elite eight, Mr. Berg takes on Mr. Beukeboom. Come down to the library at lunch and vote for your favourite book display!
Students attending the Shelburne Job Fair with Ms. Forte’s careers classes are asked to meet outside the double gym no later than 12:30pm.
Hi Bears! Today is Thrifty Thursday, and If you’re looking to do some crafting at lunch or reuse some old clothing, come visit Ms Chamberlain’s Room 224 at lunch today and make a tote bag or basket with us! Reusing is the first of the 3 R’s, and is the most environmental choice to make when you’re done with an item. Consider buying second hand if you need something this week, or repairing an item you already own!
Trivia Trivia Trivia! GSA is hosting a trivia lunch on Friday April 25! All are welcome!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Hey Jazz Band!!! There is a rehearsal today after school. Hope to see you all Jazz Cats there.
Attention Bears, Volleyball Intramurals start TODAY at lunch in the double gyms. “Volley Bros” will play “Johnny’s Team” on Court 1. “The Nephites” will play “Popcorn Fridays are Back” on Court 2. Please arrive at the start of lunch.
Hi Bears! It’s Wetland Wednesday, and today some of our ODSS students are heading out to help clean up our local wetlands. This is a great chance to protect wildlife, improve water quality, and make a real impact on our environment. For those not joining us, take a moment to think about how your everyday actions affect our natural spaces. Every Little choice matters! Tomorrow on Thrifty Thursday, the GAEA Club will be partnering with the Knitting Club for a t-shirt repurposing workshop in room 224. If you have an old t-shirt that can be repurposed or want to use one of ours drop by room 224 at lunch! Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Just a reminder to senior students to drop by Resource in Student Services today at lunch for a “Get Connected” clinic. Learn how to access accessibility and wellness supports at your future school. Get your questions answered, find out how to register for services, and learn what documentation you'll need. Don’t miss this chance to set yourself up for success!
The Athletic Council will be selling smoothies today at lunch for $5. Flavours are Very Berry or Strawberry Peach Mango—So delicious! Purchase with cash or the new Smoothie Cards.
Library March Madness continues this week. Today and tomorrow we have Mr. Snider going up against Ms. Aultman. Make sure to come down and vote at lunch!
Hi Bears! Today is Trashless Tuesday here at ODSS, and the official Earth day around the world!! Take some time today to make at least one environmental decision for yourself and for the planet. We have dedicated this Tuesday during Earth Week to be conscious of our WASTE, whether that be bringing a wasteless lunch, sorting your waste correctly, or picking up some trash outside. The GAEA club and Tech Department have collaborated to bring you Sorting Stations! On Friday you will be able to find them in the front hall of the school as well as the cafeteria to correctly sort your waste with recycling, compost and garbage bins. Remember Bears: be classy not trashy!
Girls Flag Football is here at ODSS! If you're interested in playing flag football this year. There will be a tryout today at 4:30 in the double gyms today after school. All Junior and Seniors are welcome.
Graduating students, are you interested in being the Valedictorian who will address the graduating class in June? If so, please come and pick up a self nomination form in guidance.