Thursday's Announcements
COPA DI RAYO
Any students interested in forming a team to compete for the majestic Copa di Rayo, St. Joseph's lunch-intramural indoor soccer league, please see Mr. Castagna sometime this week in CORE Services, room 151 during lunch.
CURLING TEAM
Attention Lasers who are interested in learning the sport of CURLING!
Please sign up today, Room 202 at lunchtime.
There will be a brief meeting for all those who have signed up on FRIDAY.
Curling will begin next week.
WRITING CONTESTS
Attention Writers,
There are many writing contests posted on the Literary Lasers board upstairs (next to the elevator). These include poetry, short stories, and essays. New contests have been added recently and some have cash prizes. Take a look at the Literary Lasers bulletin board next to the elevator on the 2nd floor.
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.
FIRST NATIONS, METIS, INUIT COURSE
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 were originally designed to promote awareness and inspire a movement forward in Truth and Reconciliation. Thank you for your interest and support!
TED-ED CLUB
There will TED-ED meeting next Monday, October 22 at lunch in room 208. Materials will be distributed. Make sure your permission forms are signed and submitted to Dr. Brode. See you next on Monday in room 208 at lunch.
STAFF CULINARY LOUNGE
This is a reminder to staff that our own little restaurant Chez Chaussette (House of Sok's) is in Room 160 and is open Tuesday to Friday for those who would like a home cooked meal. Our daily menu is posted on the community website. So all you newbies and oldies come on down and try some of our freshly made food items.
DRAMA CLUB
Students who are interested in auditioning for the Drama Club - there will be an information meeting in the Drama Room #163 at the beginning of lunch TODAY.
COR 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 PRIESTHOOD?
St. Peter's Seminary is hosting a Come and 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.
WRESTLING TEAM
Wrestling is a great sport because anybody can do it. In this sport, you wrestle people that are the same weight as you; size is not an issue. The sport of wrestling also helps you develop important qualities such as self-esteem, sportsmanship, work ethic, and leadership skills. Wrestling teaches control, not violence. If you are interested in trying this sport, sign up on the list outside of Room 162, or speak with Mr. Menard or Mrs. Carpio-Sementilli for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY
Despite losing their tent (twice), the Lasers Cross Country team performed exceptionally well at WECCSSAA yesterday at Malden Park, with ALL TEAMS qualifying for SWOSSAA in Sarnia next week. Check out Nicole Larue's picture in the Windsor Star highlighting her 1st place finish!
LASER NEWS
Attention to all Laser News team members, there will be a meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 212. It will take up the whole duration of the period, so please bring your lunch! Attendance is mandatory as always – see you there!
STRATFORD TRIP
Attention all students attending the Stratford trip tomorrow. Please meet in the atrium at 8:10. The bus will leave by 8:20. We will not wait for latecomers. Again, to all students attending the Stratford trip tomorrow, we are meeting in the atrium by 8:10, the bus will leave by 8:20. We will not wait for latecomers.
DEBATE TEAM
Attention to all Debate Team members, the meeting today is cancelled. Again, to all Debate Team members, the meeting today is cancelled.
TRIVIA TEAM
There will be a trivia practice Friday at lunch in room 255. Anyone is welcome to attend. See you there!
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.
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. Spots are limited and are filling up quickly so make sure to check out the sign-up sheet on Mr. Gilbert’s door (room 253) or the LaserNews Instagram to sign up!
Any students interested in forming a team to compete for the majestic Copa di Rayo, St. Joseph's lunch-intramural indoor soccer league, please see Mr. Castagna sometime this week in CORE Services, room 151 during lunch.
CURLING TEAM
Attention Lasers who are interested in learning the sport of CURLING!
Please sign up today, Room 202 at lunchtime.
There will be a brief meeting for all those who have signed up on FRIDAY.
Curling will begin next week.
WRITING CONTESTS
Attention Writers,
There are many writing contests posted on the Literary Lasers board upstairs (next to the elevator). These include poetry, short stories, and essays. New contests have been added recently and some have cash prizes. Take a look at the Literary Lasers bulletin board next to the elevator on the 2nd floor.
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.
FIRST NATIONS, METIS, INUIT COURSE
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 were originally designed to promote awareness and inspire a movement forward in Truth and Reconciliation. Thank you for your interest and support!
TED-ED CLUB
There will TED-ED meeting next Monday, October 22 at lunch in room 208. Materials will be distributed. Make sure your permission forms are signed and submitted to Dr. Brode. See you next on Monday in room 208 at lunch.
STAFF CULINARY LOUNGE
This is a reminder to staff that our own little restaurant Chez Chaussette (House of Sok's) is in Room 160 and is open Tuesday to Friday for those who would like a home cooked meal. Our daily menu is posted on the community website. So all you newbies and oldies come on down and try some of our freshly made food items.
DRAMA CLUB
Students who are interested in auditioning for the Drama Club - there will be an information meeting in the Drama Room #163 at the beginning of lunch TODAY.
COR 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 PRIESTHOOD?
St. Peter's Seminary is hosting a Come and 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.
WRESTLING TEAM
Wrestling is a great sport because anybody can do it. In this sport, you wrestle people that are the same weight as you; size is not an issue. The sport of wrestling also helps you develop important qualities such as self-esteem, sportsmanship, work ethic, and leadership skills. Wrestling teaches control, not violence. If you are interested in trying this sport, sign up on the list outside of Room 162, or speak with Mr. Menard or Mrs. Carpio-Sementilli for more information.
CROSS COUNTRY
Despite losing their tent (twice), the Lasers Cross Country team performed exceptionally well at WECCSSAA yesterday at Malden Park, with ALL TEAMS qualifying for SWOSSAA in Sarnia next week. Check out Nicole Larue's picture in the Windsor Star highlighting her 1st place finish!
There is also no practice today after school. There is a mandatory meeting tomorrow at lunch in room 205.
LASER NEWS
Attention to all Laser News team members, there will be a meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 212. It will take up the whole duration of the period, so please bring your lunch! Attendance is mandatory as always – see you there!
STRATFORD TRIP
Attention all students attending the Stratford trip tomorrow. Please meet in the atrium at 8:10. The bus will leave by 8:20. We will not wait for latecomers. Again, to all students attending the Stratford trip tomorrow, we are meeting in the atrium by 8:10, the bus will leave by 8:20. We will not wait for latecomers.
DEBATE TEAM
Attention to all Debate Team members, the meeting today is cancelled. Again, to all Debate Team members, the meeting today is cancelled.
TRIVIA TEAM
There will be a trivia practice Friday at lunch in room 255. Anyone is welcome to attend. See you there!
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.
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. Spots are limited and are filling up quickly so make sure to check out the sign-up sheet on Mr. Gilbert’s door (room 253) or the LaserNews Instagram to sign up!
