ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Events:

See Board website for 2010-2011 School year calendar here.

Important Dates

Mar 12*INTERIM REPORTS
Mar 13-21 Spring Break
Mar 24*P/T Interviews 5-7 PM
Apr 2-5*Easter Break
Apr 8 EQAO Gr.10 Literacy Test
Apr 16*TERM 2
Apr 23*MID TERM REPORTS
May 24*Victoria Day
June 22-28 Sem 2 Exams
June 29-30 PA Days
June 30*SEM 2 FINAL REPORTS
*(Mailed)

BUY YOUR YEARBOOK ONLINE

Buy your 2009-10 yearbook online at www.jostens.com for $40. You can add personalization and icons to your cover for an extra cost. Preserve your high school memories forever. A nice surprise for grads or any student who has not yet purchased one.

Previous years' yearbooks are available for sale the week of Feb. 23-28 in the foyer for $40.

Contact Chris Kononiuk via phone or email to purchase 2010 or past books offline, or if there are any questions.

ME TO WE - BUILD-A-SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Our School for Kenya is almost done. We have raised enough money now for 66 bricks. Only 19 to go ($1900). First semester had $741.00 raised through the *Crazy Canucks Water Relay*, $76.45 raised by selling *Take Time to Think* bracelets, and $248.00 raised by the staff Christmas baskets. Thank you to everyone who supported and will support our Build-A-School program brick by brick.

INCLEMENT WEATHER REMINDER
In the event of hazardous snow/ice/fog conditions, the Board's decision to cancel or delay transportation services shall be made prior to 6:30 AM and be broadcast on designated radio and television station(s) and the website www.gedsb.on.ca.
The radio/television announcements will state the zones affected.

C.S.S. IS IN ZONE 2

When transportation is cancelled,
Cayuga S.S. will be CLOSED
to staff & students.

LOOKING FOR A JOB?
NEED HELP WITH YOUR RESUME & COVER LETTER?
The Cayuga Community Career Resource Centre is your one-stop-shop for all of your employment needs. We offer resume & cover letter writing support, job search assistance, labour market information, fax, photocopy and Internet access. All of our services are free and are available to both community members and students. Don't forget to ask us about Job Connect!
Cayuga Community Career Resource Centre
70 Highway 54 (Portable at CSS)
Cayuga, ON 905-772-2637
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM

ATTENTION STUDENTS
Looking for summer employment??
Employer Interview Day - Sat. Feb. 20, 9AM-4PM
at the Dunnville Employment Centre
Up to 14 employers interviewing on-site
Bring lots of resumes!
Call 905-774-7501 for more information

TURNING POINT
Do you know of anyone in the Haldimand area that needs to finish their Secondary School diploma?
If the person is 17-21 years old and needs credits, please have them contact Mr. Passfield at CSS Turning Point (289) 439-2606.

SMOKING - Though smoking is highly discouraged, students smoking must use the smoking area in the front of the school, towards the OPP station. Smoking on School property is illegal and will result in an out of school suspension and may be subject to a fine from the Ministry of Health. Students in class are not permitted in the smoking area during class time.

PARKING - Students driving to School are reminded to exercise safe driving practices on School grounds. Student parking is available at the front of the school only, in the back rows towards the TRACK. NO PARKING BY THE BUS OVAL!

REMINDERS FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO SECOND SEMESTER:
1. Replenish binders with paper and writing utensils.
2. Ensure a good combination lock in placed on your locker. ($5 at the main office)
3. Notes or phone calls from parents must be received by the school for any student absence. That's the law. Students will be subject to consequences for neglect to comply.
4. Student drop off is only in the front parking lot of the school. The back entrance provides access for some staff parking and delivery vehicles only! This expectation applies even during the noon hour. Student Pickups - Parents picking up students at the end of the school day are requested, when leaving the school parking lot, to drive around the parked school busses. The school bus loading zone is a high traffic area for our students with minimal room for both students and vehicular traffic.
5. Students must use their teacher's Hall Pass (green lanyard) as a passport to move in the halls during class time.
6. We are a *No Hat/Head Gear School* for security and respect. All are expected to remove head gear as they enter.
7. Riding school buses is a privilege not a right. The privilege can be revoked for inappropriate or unsafe behaviour.
A REMINDER TO STUDENTS ON SPARE:
The library is available for a quiet work period. Three computers are set aside for students on spare. The library will be closed during Period 2 until 11AM this semester due to staffing restrictions. Please plan accordingly.

GUIDANCE
Present grade 9 students have completed course selection sheets for the fall of 2010. Parents, please discuss your child's choices, sign the option sheet, and return it to the guidance office.
Course selections for grade 10, 11, and returning grade 12 students will be completed during the month of February. All course selection sheets need to be signed by parents/guardians.
It is extremely important for students to choose their courses accurately as very few changes will be made to student timetables after the master timetable is made.
Parents are always welcome to phone the guidance office for information about course choices and student progress. Direct Line: 905-772-3302

YEARBOOK
Didn't get a yearbook yet? Buy it on-line!
Visit jostensyearbooks.com and follow the instructions. Cost is $40. You can add Personalization (name, icons) at an extra cost.
Preserve your high school memories forever. Also a nice surprise for grads who haven't yet purchased one!
Questions? Contact Chris Kononiuk

The CSS Drama Club has had an exciting year so far but the best is yet to come! At Christmas we entertained parents and the community with a Band Concert and Play Production. On Friday February 26th the Drama Club is travelling to the Lighthouse Theatre in Port Dover to participate in the Sears Drama Festival. The play is called "Paper Moon" and is student written. Curtaintime is at 7PM and tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door at the Lighthouse Theatre Box Office (1-519-583-2221) for $5.00.

The most exciting news for the Drama Club is that this year we are hosting the Sears Provincial Drama Festival. It will run from May 12-15th at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford! Students from all over Ontario will come and the audience will be treated to the best student plays in Ontario. It is an extreme honour to be asked to host this festival and we are very excited about the week. Tickets for this may be purchased at the Sanderson Centre Box Office (1-519-758-8090) for $10.00. Please show your support for Cayuga Secondary School and plan to attend.
You won't be disappointed.

CONGRATULATIONS Once again students in the Grade12 Business Leadership class competed in a CSS Entrepreneurial Challenge. Students were given the task to plan and operate a business at CSS for one week and donate the profits to a charitable organization of their choice. The groups were very creative in developing appealing products targeted towards students and staff, including both services and goods. Lovin* Oven Bakery won the competition with a Net Profit of $250. All groups are congratulated on the success of their unique and profitable ventures. The class raised over $600 that was donated to various organizations and charities.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Currently Cayuga Secondary School has access to its premises for members of the community restricted to a Wheelchair via the front doors of the school. This provides access to all areas of the school except the 3rd floor of the school. Access to the Gym is provided by a lift / elevator that is currently working.

Co-op/OYAP
The Co-op/OYAP/AOYAP programs at CSS are off to another busy and exciting semester with over 65 students participating in a wide variety of placements and programs including: electrical and plumbing, millwrights, veterinary clinics, interior design, farming, nursing, and specialized programs through Mohawk College and Ontario Power Generation. As well, many of our students working in apprenticeable trades this semester will have the opportunity to join the OYAP program and gain valuable hours towards their apprenticeship. If your son/daughter is entering grade 11 or 12 and would like to *test drive* a career while earning high school credits, please contact Mrs. Smith, Mr. Hilker or a Guidance Counsellor for a Co-op application.

WHITE PINE BOOK CLUB
We meet Thursdays at lunch to discuss a different book each week. A set of 10 books is $100.00 or borrow the library*s copies. Students in clubs all across Ontario vote on April 23rd for the winner of the White Pine Award.

WRESTLING
The wrestling team has worked hard and had a very exciting season so far, with a few more tournaments to come! Cayuga will be hosting the ZONE I & II Championships on Thursday, February 18. This event will qualify wrestlers to go to SOSSA in Hagersville on Wednesday, February 24 then on to OFSAA.
Good Luck Wrestlers!!

GOLF/TENNIS
Golf and Tennis will resume in the spring with the Laidlaws. C.S.S. will be hosting an Invitational Golf Tournament.

GIRLS' HOCKEY
The girls' hockey team has started their season strongly with a 6-2-1 record, putting them first in Zone standings. February will be a very busy month with tournaments on the 4th, 10th and playoffs beginning on the 17th.
Keep up the great work ladies!

Boys' Varsity Basketball:
The boys' basketball team has had an amazing year so far with an outstanding 7-0 start. The boys are working very hard and are looking forward to two more regular season games in early February and zone finals on Feb.17. Coaches Mrs. Smith, Mr. Hartwick and Mr. Vandendool.

*** EUROPE TRIP 2011 *** CSS is happy to offer an opportunity to travel to Ireland, Scotland, and England in June 2011.
See Mr. Mann for details! Sign up early for a discount.

STUDENTS' COUNCIL
2009-10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Feb 22-26 Sears District Drama Fest
Mar 12 Hoops for Heart Fundraiser
Apr 12-13 Wally the Ring Man
Apr 19 Earth Week
Apr 19-23 Sears Reg Drama Festival
May 25-26 YLCC Camp
May 28 PROM
Jun 3 Memorial Baseball Tourn.
Jun 4-5 "Relay for Life" Fundraiser

Posted By: S. Robertson-Little, Last Updated: March 23, 2010 8:48 AM