1. Welcome to Semester 2! Reminder….. If you have a first period spare or lunch your timetable is in the main office.

2. REMINDER….. ALL textbooks are to be returned to the main office NOW or students will have to pay for any lost books Thank you for your co-operation

3. After School Literacy begins TODAY Class starts at 3 p.m. in Room 107 Any students who would still like to register for the course should submit registration forms in the main office and attend class today

4. Study & Go Abroad Fair When: Sunday March 4th from 12-5pm Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre Meet with universities & colleges around the world, as well as with organizations offering internships, volunteer programs, work abroad and adventure & language travel. Visit www.studyandgoabroad.com for more details.www.studyandgoabroad.com

5. Would you like to help your local and global community? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Do you still need community involvement hours? Do you enjoy free pizza and pop? Continued…

6. If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, please join us for the first meeting of Newmarket's Leo Club! Time: 6:00pm When: Thursday, February 9th Where: SWMSS in Room 107 See you there!

7. District 16 OSSTF Status of Women Scholarship Eligibility: any student entering a college, trade school or university Value: $500 Criteria: application form, 500-700 word essay (topic provided) Deadline: April 20th See the guidance office for the application.

8. Stephen Leacock Association's Student Humorous Short Story Competition 3 prizes of $1000, $700, and $300 Criteria: a humorous story or personal essay of no more than 1500 words Deadline: March 23rd See guidance for more details.

9. McMaster Engineering Entrance Scholarship Valued at $48 000 ($12 000 annually), the Hatch Entrance Scholarships will be offered to 4 students entering McMaster’s Engineering 1 program. Application deadline is March 28, 2012. For more information see the guidance office.

10. Swim Team! Last practice is TODAY We will be taking yearbook photos. YRAAs are next week: Monday – Boys Tuesday Open – Girls Please check your YRAA entries on the athletic board See Mrs. Avery or Ms. Gilbert for more information

11. BADMINTON Junior and senior boys and girls badminton tryouts will begin this week. Players are to check the posters in the great hall for times

12. Junior Boy’s Hockey Team The Junior Boy’s Hockey Team is reminded that they have a rescheduled hockey game TODAY ( Feb 8 th ) against Bill Crothers at the Magna Centre. Players exit class at 1:45 pm and the bus leaves at 2:00pm. The game is played between 3:00 and 4:30 pm. This is a Home game so ….. Wear your White Jersey. Go Mulock Go !!

13. Jr. Girls Volleyball Please remember to bring your permission forms for our tournament next week!

14. Horseshoe Valley This is a reminder of the trip to Horseshoe Valley TOMORROW, Thursday Feb 9. Please drop your skis and boards off to room 137 in the morning between 8:15 and 8:30. Staff, please allow skiers and boarders to leave class at 2:00 to pick up their equipment. Students please arrange a ride at the school for 10:30 pm.

15. Lacrosse There will be a Lacrosse meeting for players who are interested in playing on the Jr. or Sr. (gr. 9-12) Lacrosse team. When: TOMORROW, after school Where: Room 208