| Grade 9 Bears Orientation | http://gbd.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/27 | Grade 9 Bears Orientation | <p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif, serif, emojifont;"><img src="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/KEV_4849.jpg" alt="KEV_4849.jpg" class="ms-rtePosition-2" style="margin:5px;width:200px;height:200px;" />Gr 9 Orientation</span></span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;"> </p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;">As your grade 8 year comes to an end, we know that you are beginning to look forward to the start of your high school career at Georgian Bay District Secondary School. You will probably feel excited about meeting new friends, but also a little nervous about starting at a new school. We are happy to have you as a part of the Georgian Bay Secondary School’s great team. You may be feeling unsure about what GBDSS is like, how you will fit in, and what your courses and teachers may be like. All of these thoughts are natural. To assist you in making a smooth transition to GBDSS, we invite you to participate in our exciting <strong>Orientation Day on Wednesday, August 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. </strong></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;"> </span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;">Starting at 9:30 a.m. you will be introduced to some of the most enthusiastic, energetic student leaders at GBDSS who form the link crew. They will be with you throughout the day, guiding you through a series of team building and spirit activities that will give you the opportunity to meet many of your new classmates. You will even participate in a fun, but challenging, scavenger hunt tour of the school. Another cool part of your day? A pizza lunch with some of your new friends, teachers and administrators. This will be a great event that you won’t want to miss!</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;"> </span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;">Parents; do you have questions that require some attention? If so Mr.Playford will host a Parent Information Session the morning of our Orientation from 9:30am-10:00am in the Library. We will also be selling BEAR Clothing and will be accepting Student Activity Fee payments.</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;"> </span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;">Looking forward to meeting all of our future BEARS!</span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;"> </span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;">Contact:</span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;">Principal: <a href="mailto:jplayford@scdsb.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jplayford@scdsb.on.ca</a></span></strong></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;color:#212121;background-color:#ffffff;text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"calisto mt", serif, serif, emojifont;">Guidance: <a href="mailto:astamant@scdsb.on.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">astamant@scdsb.on.ca</a></span></strong></p> | | | |
| SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options | http://gbd.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/74 | SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options | <p>The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is excited to announce two partnerships for the 2017-18 school year. The SCDSB has worked with Dell Canada and Staples to provide affordable options for families considering a technology purchase. Both programs are approved by the SCDSB.<br><br>Information about both programs, including product details and how to order, is available below. If you have questions about the programs, please contact either a Dell Education Advisor or your nearest Staples store, as appropriate.<br><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SimcoeCountyDSB-Dell%20BYOD_June2017.pdf">Dell Canada BYOD program letter</a><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SchoolToolsBYOD_SimcoeLetter_EN.pdf">Staples BYOD program letter</a><br> <br></p> | | | |
| Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop June 14th @ North Simcoe Learning Centre | http://gbd.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/26 | Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop June 14th @ North Simcoe Learning Centre | <h1><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2">The Goal of Bridges Out of Poverty</span></h1><p>Is to help communities to reduce the social costs of poverty, strengthen the workforce, and build a more prosperous and sustainable community which are goals on which most communities agree. <strong>Bridges Out of Poverty</strong> provides a family of concepts and workshops to help employers, community organizations, social service agencies, and individuals address and reduce poverty in a comprehensive way. Bridges brings people from all sectors and economic classes together to improve job retention rates, build resources, improve outcomes, and support those who are moving out of poverty. Please click link below for more information and to register-15 seats remaining!</p><p><a href="http://simcoecountycircles.com/bridges-out-of-poverty/">http://simcoecountycircles.com/bridges-out-of-poverty/</a></p> | | | |