St. Joseph's High School Daily Announcements.

SCHOLARSHIPS Win up to $22,500 in scholarships for writing and speaking!   Optimist International is sponsoring an essay and oratorical contest.   The theme of this year's essay contest is "Chasing Optimism in the Face of Challenges" and the topic for the speaking contest is "What the World Gains from Optimism." Deadline for submission is Friday February 3rd. Please see Mrs. Koppeser for more information or an entry form.   YOUNG AUTHORS CONTEST Calling all writers!  The annual OECTA Young Authors contest is now inviting entries for short stories, poems and nonfiction pieces (essay, article or report).   Please see Mrs. Koppeser or your English teacher for an entry form.   All submissions must be received by Wednesday, February 8th to be eligible for the school judging.   Winners will receive cash prizes and have their work published in an anthology SAFE SCHOOLS AWARD Want the Premier to recognize the exceptional work from your Safe and Acc

SEMI FORMAL DANCE The Black & White Ball will be taking place on Friday February 17th at the Caboto Club.  Tickets go on sale February 2nd at lunch in the Laser box.   There are a limited amount of ticket available for this event so get your tickets as soon as possible as this event is sure to sell out. Tickets are $30 each. Dinner and dancing are included in your ticket price.  Please make sure to bring your signed contract with you in order to purchase your ticket. Tickets will not be sold without a signed contract. EXAMS Semester One exams begin this Thursday.   Take the time to review your notes and study for your exams, Lasers.  Preparation and organization are keys to success. DROP OFFS Just a reminder, Lasers, school drop offs are at the back of the school.   If you are being dropped off in the morning, please remind your parents to use the back of the school ONLY.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Girls can do anything.  Tweet who your favourite female hero is for a c

PROM COMMITTEE All Prom Committee members are invited to an important meeting TODAY at lunch in Ms.Spadotto's room to meet with our decorator.  Please be prompt. SEMI FORMAL DANCE The Black & White Ball will be taking place on Friday February 17th at the Caboto Club.  Tickets go on sale February 2nd at lunch in the Laser box.   There are a limited amount of ticket available for this event so get your tickets as soon as possible as this event is sure to sell out. Tickets are $30 each. Dinner and dancing are included in your ticket price.  Please make sure to bring your signed contract with you in order to purchase your ticket. Tickets will not be sold without a signed contract. REACH FOR THE TOP There will be a Reach for the Top Practice today at lunch in Room 255. See you there!  EXAMS Semester One exams begin this Thursday.  Take the time to review your notes and study for your exams, Lasers.  Preparation and organization are keys to success. DROP OFFS

LASER PUCK GIRLS HOCKEY The girls hockey team won their game against Massey yesterday 2-1.  Goals were scored by Camryn Pestru and Laura Germani, both goals were assisted by Zoe Kepran and a great game was played by all!  Congrats girls on a well-deserved win! BOYS HOCKEY The St. Joe's Laser Boys hockey team had to difficult games this week in WECSSAA league action. On Tuesday , the boys faced off against General Amherst in a critical game to determine playoff seedings.  The Boys were out to prove a point against the Generals! The Lasers got off to an early lead and never let up. The Lasers won a 6-2 decision over General Amherst. Evan Ferguson led off with a 5 point Game scoring 2 goals and 3 assists.  Kyle Brothers had 2 goals and 1 assist, while Brayden Mayea had a goal and 2 assists.  Michael Roncone had the other goal for the Lasers.  Daunte Dimario Done had a pair of assists.  Leighton Mertz, Carter Comeau, Cayden Anderson and Michael Flay each c

SOCIAL JUSTICE There is a very important Social Justice meeting today, at lunch, in Room 257. All members of the Social Justice Club must attend. FEMALE HERO CONTEST Girls can do anything.  Tweet who your favourite female hero is for a chance to win a $2000 scholarship!   To enter, tweet using #HiddenFiguresHeroes.   Contest is open until January 30th. LASER PUCK The girls hockey team gave it their all yesterday in their game against Sandwich.  They lost 2-0, but are ready to make a comeback with a win on Thursday against Massey.  Come out and support the girls at WFCU at 3:15 on Thursday! SEMI FORMAL The Black and White ball, our Laser semi-formal will be held Friday February 17th.   Limited tickets will be available.  All students who are planning on attending the semi-formal will need to fill out a contract. Contracts are available all week in the Laser box in the atrium at lunch all this week. Please make sure you get your contract today!!

SEMI FORMAL The Black and White ball, our Laser semi-formal will be held Friday February 17th.   Limited tickets will be available.  All students who are planning on attending the semi-formal will need to fill out a contract. Contracts are available all week in the Laser box in the atrium at lunch all this week. Please make sure you get your contract today!! LASER HOOPS Congratulations to the Senior Boys Basketball team on winning 2nd place at the St. Vincent Massey tournament this past weekend.   Overall they went 3-1 and came back from a 20 point deficit thanks to Pierre Yousif.   Their second game was a nail bitter with 63-62 point win and a disputable buzzer beater at the end.   Shout out to Thomas Kennedy for 26 points and 18 rebounds.   The third game was an unfortunate loss to the Colts.   The Lasers ended up playing against Massey for second place and the win.   Shout out to Johnathan Helou for scoring 26 points and leading the team to victory.  Come a

MOCK TRIAL There will be a mandatory meeting for the Mock Trial team during lunch today in room 257. Please bring your lunch. REACH FOR THE TOP The Reach for the Top team will be meeting today at lunch today in room 255.  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Girls can do anything.  Tweet who your favourite female hero is for a chance to win a $2000 scholarship!   To enter, tweet using #HiddenFiguresHeroes    Contest is open until January 30th GRAD ASSEMBLY Just a reminder for all potential graduates.   There will be an assembly tomorrow at 11am in the cafetorium.  Grade 12 classes will be called down.   Any grade 12 students on spare at that time should be in attendance for this important assembly.

ENGLISH SEARSFEST All students in the English Searsfest cast are asked to visit Mrs. Mailloux sometime today to join the Remind App.   Thanks!  MOCK TRIAL There will be a mandatory meeting for the Mock Trial team  on Monday  at lunch in room 257. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Those students doing food deliveries this  Saturday January 14, 2017  are reminded to meet at St. Alphonsus Church for  8:30 am .  If you have any questions or concerns please see Ms. Touma  SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Girls can do anything.   Tweet who your favourite female hero is for a chance to win a $2000 scholarship!   To enter, tweet using #HiddenFiguresHeroes.   Contest is open until  January 30th . REACH FOR THE TOP Just a reminder that the Reach For the Top Team will be meeting this Monday at lunch.   See Mr. Sylvestre for more details.

CURLING The curling team was victorious in it’s opening A-Division game last night.   Trailing by one in the sixth end, Skip Adam Stupnykyj executed a perfect takeout to score three in the end and go into the lead.   The team played a defensive seventh end, forcing a blank and sealing victory 7-6 over the Holy Names Knights.   Great job Lasers. HOSPITALITY  The hospitality class will try to provide 2 type's of soup in the staff room until exams.  We will try to accommodate everybody. FRENCH TUTORING Free tutoring in French has resumed this week. Get ready for exams and earn extra marks.  See the yellow signs in the French hallway for more information. DODGEBALL Todays Dodgeball games are: Dodgefathers Vs. Team OFSAA Bound, Jeremys Team Vs. 5th years, and Purple Cobras vs. Hit it Fergie. WE PROJECT Those students doing food deliveries this Saturday January 14, 2017 are reminded to meet at St. Alphonsus Church for 8:30 am.  If you have any questions o

SOCIAL JUSTICE  The Social Justice Club will meet today, at lunch, in Room 257.  New members are always welcome to join our Social Justice Club. Please bring your lunch and meet in Room 257 today. WE PROJECT Those students doing food deliveries this Saturday January 14, 2017 are reminded to meet at St. Alphonsus Church for 8:30 am.  If you have any questions or concerns please see Ms. Touma in room 155 FRENCH TUTORING Free tutoring in French has resumed this week. Get ready for exams and earn extra marks.  See the yellow signs in the French hallway for more information. FRENCH SEARS FEST Students involved in the French Sears Fest are reminded of the practice today after school in the drama room.  Please arrive by 3pm WE TRIP Take your faith to a new level by travelling to Kenya to volunteer on a development project that will empower a community and your spirit.  The WECDSB is planning a board-wide trip to Kenya during March break 2018.   Partnering wit

PROM  COMMITTEE The first Prom Committee meeting of the new year will be today at lunch in Ms. Spadotto's room.  Please be prompt and bring your lunches. FRENCH SEARS FEST Students involved in the French Sears Fest are reminded of the practice this Wednesday after school in the drama room. Please arrive by 3pm. WE TRIP Take your faith to a new level by travelling to Kenya to volunteer on a development project that will empower a community and your spirit. The WECDSB is planning a board-wide trip to Kenya during March break 2018.  Partnering with Free the Children and Me to We, students will be able to earn community service hours while working to restore schools and build libraries.  A parent information session is scheduled for Wednesday January 18th at 6pm the Board office, 1325 California Avenue.  Check the school's twitter or see Mrs. Owchar for further information.  FRENCH TUTORING Free tutoring in French has resumed this week. Get ready for exams and earn e

SOCIAL JUSTICE Attention All Students involved in the Coffee House and Open Mic Night:  We have a meeting today at lunch in room 155. Please bring your lunch and join us so we can finalize plans for the event. GIRLS HOCKEY The girls hockey team is to be released from Period 3 at 1:20 today.  Meet at 1:30 SHARP at the back doors of the school for the bus to Kingsville Arena. DEBATE TEAM Attention Debate Team: There will be a practice today after school.  See you there!   CONCERT BAND Concert band; Concert bandThis is a reminder that concert band practices resume in February.There is NO concert band practice  tomorrow .