| January 2015 Exam Schedule | http://bss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/9 | January 2015 Exam Schedule | <p>The last day of semester 1 classes is Wednesday, January 21st. Exams begin on Thursday, January 22nd. Students should have a copy of their exam schedule. In the event of a “snow day” and bus cancellations, each exam is shifted one day. For bus cancellations, please listen to your local radio stations or visit<a target="_blank" href="http://www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca/">simcoecountyschoolbus.ca</a>. Semester 2 classes will resume on Monday, February 2rd.<br></p><h4>Exam Schedule:</h4><p>Period 1 courses Thursday, January 22nd @ 8:30am<br>Period 2 courses Friday, January 23rd @ 8:30am<br>Period 4 courses Monday, January 26th @8:30 am<br>Period 5 courses Tuesday, January 27th @ 8:30am<br><br>Individually-scheduled exams day: Wednesday, January 28th<br><br>PA Days Thursday, January 29; Friday, January 30<br><br></p> | | | |
| Stress Relief Dogs Helping Students Relax | http://bss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/11 | Stress Relief Dogs Helping Students Relax | <p>Feeling stressed out about exams? Relax with some cuddly dogs in the
school library. The dogs will be available from 8:00-8:30 every exam
morning. It's a great way to calm those nerves before exams!</p> | | | |
| College Application Deadline | http://bss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/12 | College Application Deadline | <p>This is a reminder from Guidance that the college application deadline is February 1st. If you have any questions or need assistance please see Mrs. Hines in Guidance.</p> | | | |
| Food during Exam Days | http://bss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/10 | Food during Exam Days | <p>Just a reminder that the caf will be closed for food sales during the exam days. LifeSKills students will be selling pizza after exams in the forum. Healthy snacks are available before exams in the forum.</p> | | | |
| Check out our new website & subscribe to stay up-to-date | http://bss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/2 | Check out our new website & subscribe to stay up-to-date | <p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:#595959;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:#ffffff;">Our website was recently upgraded with a fresh look and new features. It is now fully mobile and tablet friendly, with a special adaptive design that works on all devices. Read about some of the highlights below.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:#595959;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:#ffffff;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Subscribe to stay up-to-date on what's happening</strong><br>Our <a href="/about-us/news">What's New</a> section is where you'll read about all the exciting things going on in our school. It's also where we will post updates during emergency situations. Keep an eye on this section to stay up-to-date. <a href="/subscribe">Subscribe</a> to receive these updates by email so you can stay informed wherever you are! </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:#595959;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:#ffffff;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Find out what's happening</strong><br>Check out our <a href="/about-us/events">Events</a> calendar to see the great things upcoming in our school. All Board-wide dates like PA Days and Holidays are available, as well as our school-based events. </p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:#595959;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:#ffffff;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Parent Portal</strong><br>Visit the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="/parents/parent-portal" style="color:#0072b9;text-decoration:none;">Parent Portal</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to view your teen's attendance and grades (for students less than 18 years of age). You can also set up daily, weekly or monthly email alerts for attendance information.<br></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:#595959;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:#ffffff;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Pay fees online</strong><br>The <a href="/parents/pay-fees"><span lang="EN-CA">Pay Fees</span></a> page is found under the Parents menu, and provides the link to access SchoolCash Online. Credit Card payments are accepted.</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:#595959;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:#ffffff;"><strong style="font-weight:bold;">Adult & Continuing Education</strong><br>Parents, looking to further your education or change career paths? Our<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="/parents/learning-centres" target="_blank" style="color:#0072b9;text-decoration:none;">Learning Centres</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>offer a variety of certificates, programs and workshops.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br></p><p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;color:#595959;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;background-color:#ffffff;">Take a look around our new website and try out all the new features. Tell your friends and family to visit us too!</p> | | | |
| Bear Creek at the Special Olympics | http://bss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/3 | Bear Creek at the Special Olympics | <p><span id="part1"><span><img src="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/Logo_550x200.png" alt="North Bay Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games Logo" class="ms-rtePosition-2" style="margin:5px;width:300px;height:109px;" /></span></span>Nick Cunningham, a Bear Creek student from our Life Skills program, is competing in Snowshoeing at the Special Olympics Winter Games in North Bay at the end of January, and the school is invited to wear RED on Mon, Jan 19th to support Nick. Also, there will be a bake sale in the Forum at lunch that day with all the proceeds being donated in Nick’s name to the Special Olympics!<br><br></p> | | | |