Friday's 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 THIS Friday February 3rd. 

Please see Mrs. Koppeser for more information or an entry form.  

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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. 

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Gr 12 graduating students pursuing careers in the automotive manufacturing industry should consider  applying to The Nemak Achievers Scholarship. 

A $3,500 scholarship for one graduating high school senior will be awarded to the student  who shows high achievement both inside and outside of the classroom.

See the Scholarship board outside of Guidance or Mrs. Bon-Pickering for details.
Deadline to apply is March 31st.

SEMI-FORMAL

Semi Formal tickets will be on sale in the Laser Box today at lunch. 

Tickets are $30 each. 

You need to have your signed contract in order to purchase your tickets. 

Get your tickets soon as they will sell out fast!


QUEBEC TRIP

LAST MEETING for Québec trippers and parents. 

Attendance is mandatory!

Monday @ 5:30pm, St. Joe's Learning Commons (library)
Merci!

 UNITED WAY
Attention All Staff:
The United Way Drive has begun. 

You will find forms in your mailboxes today. 

You can fill out the paper forms and bring them to Ms. Touma in room 155 or you can go online to make your donations. 

The Board will have sent out a message to you with  the connection to the site for online donations. 
We ask that all staff  participate so we can achieve 100% participation at this school. 

A donation of any amount would be very much appreciated. 

If you have any questions or concerns please see Ms. Touma in room 155.

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