TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Purim: A Jewish celebration that marks the time when the Jewish community living in Persia was saved from genocide. On Purim, Jewish people offer charity and share food with friends.
TODAY’S NEWS
Yearbook: The 2025/2026 yearbook is now officially on sale and can be purchased through school cash online for $55. This is a great way to preserve your high school memories for many years to come! If you have any questions, please see Mr. Ricci in room 1030 or Ms. Dimond in the main office.
LOST & FOUND: So many earbuds, jewelry, eyeglasses, winter coats, a winter boot. See the main office if you have lost anything.
TECH
Good luck to the 24 Westlane students competing in the annual DSBN SKILLS competition on Wednesday, at Niagara College. GO SPARTANS!!!
SPORTS
Badminton Team Tryouts: : Badminton team tryouts today after school for Grade 9 and 10 players until 3:30 pm. Last day of tryouts for senior players on Thursday after school until 3:30 pm.
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026
DAYS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Ala (19 Days of Fasting): Ala' is the nineteenth and final month of the Baha'i year, and the time of the 19-day fast, in preparation for Naw-Ruz. Those who are healthy and of age abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
Black Mental Health Day: Black Mental Health Day recognizes the ongoing impacts of anti-Black racism and systemic inequities on the mental health and well-being of Black communities in Ontario. Persistent discrimination across public systems—including education, healthcare, housing, and justice—contributes to unequal outcomes and compounded trauma. This day raises awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities and affirms the importance of addressing anti-Black racism through meaningful action.
TODAY’S NEWS
GUIDANCE
Grad Photos: Final sitting to have your grad photos done is this today and tomorrow. You must sign up through Pegasus directly to book an appointment time. Please see Google Classroom for additional info.
CLUBS
Illustrated Anthology: Want to have your work printed in this year's Illustrated Anthology? There is one month left to submit! Get your art or creative writing entries in by MARCH 27TH in order to guarantee your spot in the printed anthology. Join the Google Classroom code posted on the art room door to submit your work! See Mrs. Dunn if you have any questions or need help submitting your work!
Art Club: art club is meeting today after school in room 1073. New members are always welcome!
Sparta-bots: The competition season is finished in a week and a half. There is a meeting today at the beginning of lunch to go over final details. BE THERE!!! If you can not attend you MUST see Mr. Jenkins ASAP.
SPORTS
Badminton Team Tryouts: Badminton team tryouts today after school for all players until 6 pm. Last day of tryouts continue tomorrow for Grade 9 and 10 players after school until 3:30 pm. Last day of tryouts for senior players on Thursday after school until 3:30 pm.
LOST & FOUND: So many earbuds, jewelry, eye glasses, winter coats, a winter boot. See the main office if you have lost anything.