Yearbook Club Meeting today in Ms. Schuring’s Room
Students interested in planning ideas for Black Excellence Day on January 15th (which is next Wednesday), Black History Month in February and are interested in how to center a larger variety of cultures and ethnicities in our school community more consistently throughout the year. Please join us in the ART ROOM TODAY, at lunch to make posters. Bring your lunch!
Speaking of Black Excellence Day, it is an opportunity to celebrate the joy, resilience, contributions, and achievements of Black People around the world. We want to honour the history and narratives of the past while uplifting and supporting the voices of our futures. As a way of showing your support, please wear black on next Wednesday, January 15th.
Swim practice today after school. See you at the pool at 3:15.
Indigenous Student Lunch – TODAY in the Home Ec Room. Those students with Indigenous ancestry are welcome to join us for a pizza lunch in the Home Ec Room, starting at 11:57 TODAY.
Volleyball News:
-Lisa’s practice after school today.
-6 girls practice Monday am at 7:15
Did you know that over the past few years, Colquitz Middle School has delivered over 300 socks full of toiletry items to those in need on the streets of Victoria? And we’re at it again, so please consider donating items to help us stuff the socks. There will be boxes placed in each Pod area. Check out the list of suggested toiletry items on your donation box today and bring items by Tuesday, January 28th.
Fine Arts
*Are you a dance student with at least 2 years of dance at a studio? Do you want a chance to dance with other students from other students? Interested in joining the musical this year as a dancer? Please come to the drama room at Nutrition Break today to find out more about how you can participate in the musical as a dancer (no singing or acting unless you want to!)
* 1:04pm Beginner strings
* 1:44pm Int/Adv strings
IT IS TUESDAY TRIVIA TIME! Here were this week’s Colquitz Middle School themed questions! The Student Question was: Our school has had different mascots throughout the years. What was the school mascot before the cougar? (Hint: Think Colquitz Junior Secondary)
Answer: The Blue Devil
Winners: Harrison in Div.13, Allison in Div.14, and Brady in Div. 20
The Staff Question was: What current staff member has had a child go to Colquitz in the past year?
Answer: Ms. Zahara
Winner: Mr. Singh in the office!
Next week will feature another CMS themed question.
Reminder to Div. 13,1,and 20 to bring all your library books to your library block today to be renewed or returned.
All students participating in the Battle of the Books please meet in the library at the beginning of lunch today.