Monday's Announcements
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT COMPANY PROGRAM
Hey Lasers! Have you ever thought of creating your own business? Do you have any great product ideas? Do you want to make new friends, gain experience and knowledge of the business world, and… make money? The Junior Achievement company program encompasses all of these aspects and more! The 18-week program takes place every Monday from 6:30-9:00 pm at Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor Essex from October 29th to April 8th. You can receive awards, scholarship opportunities, and more with this internationally recognized program. THERE WILL BE A QUICK INFORMATION MEETING AT LUNCH TODAY IN ROOM 253 FOR THOSE INTERESTED.
UNITED WAY
Attention all staff: United Way pledge forms have been placed in your mailboxes. Complete the forms with your pledges by October 30th and return them to Miss Touma in Room 155. Please do not leave completed forms with cheques, cash or credit card information in Miss Touma's mailbox. Kindly hand them to her in Room 155. Should you have any questions or concerns please see Ms. Touma.
FROZEN YOGURT
Stop by Room 111 at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays to buy your frozen yogurt for only $2.50. Choose from a variety of flavours....strawberry, raspberry, birthday cake, skittles, m&m's, oreo and zaps. All proceeds go to the Life Skills program. Thank you!
FIRST NATIONS, METIS, INUIT
Lasers! Check out this week's First Nations, Metis, Inuit bulletin board across from the attendance office. Every week, there will be new artistry and information provided by students in the NBE 3U (First Nations, Metis, Inuit Literature) course that was originally designed to promote awareness and inspire a movement forward in Truth and Reconciliation. Thank you for your interest and support!
COR WEEKEND RETREAT
COR is a weekend retreat that will change your life! Get away from the busyness of life and discover who you are, who you are meant to be and how much God loves you. The next COR will be held November 9-11. Please see Mrs. Walls in Campus Ministry for more details and for application forms.
CONSIDERING A CALL TO THE PRIESTHOOD?
St. Peter's Seminary is hosting a Come & See Weekend for men who are 17 years old or older and considering a call to the Priesthood.The weekend will be held Oct. 26-28 and offers a first-hand experience of the life of a seminarian, spiritual help for discernment and an opportunity to meet current seminarians. If you are interested, please see Mr. Polewski or Mrs. Walls for more information.
ALPHA
Got questions about life, faith and God? Come and join us for Alpha at Most Precious Blood Church on Tecumseh Rd, this Saturday, Oct. 20th from 12-2pm. Doors open at 11:45 and a free lunch will be provided.
HAROLD HEWITT SCHOLARSHIP
The Harold Hewitt Scholarship was established by WFCU Credit Union as a yearly contribution to post-secondary education for youth in our community in honour of long term Director, Harold Hewitt.
The grade 12 scholarship is valued at $2 000
submissions will be accepted from members and non-members of WFCU in grades JK to 12
For this year's essay, tell us, in no more than 250 words, " Imagine what our community will look like 20 years from now?"
Scholarship is due November 2nd!!!
Further information on this scholarship and other scholarships can be found within the guidance website found through the St Joseph's High School portal
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Attention all students: There is a meeting for the Environmental Club today after school in Room 155. We will be meeting with Mr. Baron to look at additional activities we could be involved in. Please come out and join us in room 155 after school today. New members are always welcome.
COATS FOR KIDS
The Social Justice Club will be collecting coats this week for our Coats for Kids campaign. If you have any gently used coats, snow pants, hats, mitts or scarves, please consider donating them to families in need in our community. All donations can be brought to the Chapel any day this week, before school.
DRAMA CLUB
To any students who did not attend the information meeting regarding Drama Club - if you would like to audition for this year's plays or be a part of the backstage crews, please see Mrs. D'Alimonte in the Drama Room #163 for an audition/participation form. Thank you.
WRESTLING TEAM
People work hard to get the things that they really want. Do you want a better body? Wrestlers look healthy, fit and muscular because of the way they train. You don't necessarily need separate workouts for cardio, strength, endurance and agility because you get all of that in a single wrestling practice. Sign up on the list outside of Room 162, or speak with Mr Menard or Mrs. Carpio-Sementilli for more information.
ONTARIO DAY
Every October The Children Aid Societies across the province work with their communities to raise awareness about the rights of children, youth safety and well-being, and the responsibility of adults and community services to help children and youth who need support. On Ontario Day, Wednesday October 24, we join together to celebrate this community that cares for kids. We are asking that all staff and students wear purple on that day to show their support. Students are to wear their uniform bottoms.
Please join us and wear purple on Wednesday, October 24.
COPA DI RAYO
Reminder to all students interested in participating in this year's Copa di Rayo 3 v 3 indoor lunch soccer league registration is due this Thursday to Mr. Castagna in CORE Services, Room 151. If there are any questions or concerns please see Mr. Castagna in Room 151.
BLOOD DRIVE
All students involved in the blood drive, or interested in helping to set up on Wednesday October 24 are asked to meet very briefly in the Literacy Office in the Learning Commons at the beginning of lunch today (Monday). This is a final call for anyone who wants to help with setup. Anyone who has not signed up to donate and wishes to do so, should also see Ms. Flynn at that time.
TODAY'S SCHOLARSHIP TIP:
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS WITH SMALL AWARD AMOUNTS.
Scholarships with large awards (more dollars) attract more applicants. You have a better chance of winning the “smaller” scholarships. And they add up! They can cover the cost of books, a new laptop, supplies and so much more.
GIRLS IN MOTION CONFERENCE
Attention all students invited to the Girls In Motion Conference:
If you received a personal invitation to the Girls In Motion Conference this morning, then please meet just outside the gym, beside the change rooms, at the start of lunch! The meeting time and location has been changed due to the voting.
Look for Mrs. Fetter to get your consent form and learn more about the conference. Again that's at 11:35 am beside the gym change rooms!
JUNIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL
To all players of the junior boys volleyball team, we are to meet at the phys ed office IMMEDIATELY after school for rides to Vista.
Hey Lasers! Have you ever thought of creating your own business? Do you have any great product ideas? Do you want to make new friends, gain experience and knowledge of the business world, and… make money? The Junior Achievement company program encompasses all of these aspects and more! The 18-week program takes place every Monday from 6:30-9:00 pm at Big Brothers Big Sisters Windsor Essex from October 29th to April 8th. You can receive awards, scholarship opportunities, and more with this internationally recognized program. THERE WILL BE A QUICK INFORMATION MEETING AT LUNCH TODAY IN ROOM 253 FOR THOSE INTERESTED.
UNITED WAY
Attention all staff: United Way pledge forms have been placed in your mailboxes. Complete the forms with your pledges by October 30th and return them to Miss Touma in Room 155. Please do not leave completed forms with cheques, cash or credit card information in Miss Touma's mailbox. Kindly hand them to her in Room 155. Should you have any questions or concerns please see Ms. Touma.
FROZEN YOGURT
Stop by Room 111 at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays to buy your frozen yogurt for only $2.50. Choose from a variety of flavours....strawberry, raspberry, birthday cake, skittles, m&m's, oreo and zaps. All proceeds go to the Life Skills program. Thank you!
FIRST NATIONS, METIS, INUIT
Lasers! Check out this week's First Nations, Metis, Inuit bulletin board across from the attendance office. Every week, there will be new artistry and information provided by students in the NBE 3U (First Nations, Metis, Inuit Literature) course that was originally designed to promote awareness and inspire a movement forward in Truth and Reconciliation. Thank you for your interest and support!
COR WEEKEND RETREAT
COR is a weekend retreat that will change your life! Get away from the busyness of life and discover who you are, who you are meant to be and how much God loves you. The next COR will be held November 9-11. Please see Mrs. Walls in Campus Ministry for more details and for application forms.
CONSIDERING A CALL TO THE PRIESTHOOD?
St. Peter's Seminary is hosting a Come & See Weekend for men who are 17 years old or older and considering a call to the Priesthood.The weekend will be held Oct. 26-28 and offers a first-hand experience of the life of a seminarian, spiritual help for discernment and an opportunity to meet current seminarians. If you are interested, please see Mr. Polewski or Mrs. Walls for more information.
ALPHA
Got questions about life, faith and God? Come and join us for Alpha at Most Precious Blood Church on Tecumseh Rd, this Saturday, Oct. 20th from 12-2pm. Doors open at 11:45 and a free lunch will be provided.
HAROLD HEWITT SCHOLARSHIP
The Harold Hewitt Scholarship was established by WFCU Credit Union as a yearly contribution to post-secondary education for youth in our community in honour of long term Director, Harold Hewitt.
The grade 12 scholarship is valued at $2 000
submissions will be accepted from members and non-members of WFCU in grades JK to 12
For this year's essay, tell us, in no more than 250 words, " Imagine what our community will look like 20 years from now?"
Scholarship is due November 2nd!!!
Further information on this scholarship and other scholarships can be found within the guidance website found through the St Joseph's High School portal
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Attention all students: There is a meeting for the Environmental Club today after school in Room 155. We will be meeting with Mr. Baron to look at additional activities we could be involved in. Please come out and join us in room 155 after school today. New members are always welcome.
COATS FOR KIDS
The Social Justice Club will be collecting coats this week for our Coats for Kids campaign. If you have any gently used coats, snow pants, hats, mitts or scarves, please consider donating them to families in need in our community. All donations can be brought to the Chapel any day this week, before school.
DRAMA CLUB
To any students who did not attend the information meeting regarding Drama Club - if you would like to audition for this year's plays or be a part of the backstage crews, please see Mrs. D'Alimonte in the Drama Room #163 for an audition/participation form. Thank you.
WRESTLING TEAM
People work hard to get the things that they really want. Do you want a better body? Wrestlers look healthy, fit and muscular because of the way they train. You don't necessarily need separate workouts for cardio, strength, endurance and agility because you get all of that in a single wrestling practice. Sign up on the list outside of Room 162, or speak with Mr Menard or Mrs. Carpio-Sementilli for more information.
ONTARIO DAY
Every October The Children Aid Societies across the province work with their communities to raise awareness about the rights of children, youth safety and well-being, and the responsibility of adults and community services to help children and youth who need support. On Ontario Day, Wednesday October 24, we join together to celebrate this community that cares for kids. We are asking that all staff and students wear purple on that day to show their support. Students are to wear their uniform bottoms.
Please join us and wear purple on Wednesday, October 24.
COPA DI RAYO
Reminder to all students interested in participating in this year's Copa di Rayo 3 v 3 indoor lunch soccer league registration is due this Thursday to Mr. Castagna in CORE Services, Room 151. If there are any questions or concerns please see Mr. Castagna in Room 151.
BLOOD DRIVE
All students involved in the blood drive, or interested in helping to set up on Wednesday October 24 are asked to meet very briefly in the Literacy Office in the Learning Commons at the beginning of lunch today (Monday). This is a final call for anyone who wants to help with setup. Anyone who has not signed up to donate and wishes to do so, should also see Ms. Flynn at that time.
TODAY'S SCHOLARSHIP TIP:
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS WITH SMALL AWARD AMOUNTS.
Scholarships with large awards (more dollars) attract more applicants. You have a better chance of winning the “smaller” scholarships. And they add up! They can cover the cost of books, a new laptop, supplies and so much more.
GIRLS IN MOTION CONFERENCE
Attention all students invited to the Girls In Motion Conference:
If you received a personal invitation to the Girls In Motion Conference this morning, then please meet just outside the gym, beside the change rooms, at the start of lunch! The meeting time and location has been changed due to the voting.
Look for Mrs. Fetter to get your consent form and learn more about the conference. Again that's at 11:35 am beside the gym change rooms!
JUNIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL
To all players of the junior boys volleyball team, we are to meet at the phys ed office IMMEDIATELY after school for rides to Vista.
