Thursday's Announcements

COURSE SELECTIONS

Lasers, this is a reminder that your course selections and $50 activity fee are due NO LATER than March 1 (TOMORROW). You must complete and hand-in your co-op applications as well.


GRAD FEES

This is an important reminder that grad fees are due THIS WEEK. Your homeroom class has been assigned a date to come to the LCC to pay the fee and complete the information form online. Please see the blue info sheet, or the graduation tab on the portal if you have any questions. See Mr. Hind or Ms. Flynn with any additional questions.


Considering a call to the Priesthood?
If you are considering a call to the Priesthood, St. Peter's Seminary is hosting an event this weekend, March 1-3, in London. The weekend will offer a first-hand experience of the life of a seminarian and a chance to meet current seminarians and faculty. For more information please see Mr. Polewski or Mrs. Walls.


RETREAT OPPORTUNITY
Students in Gr. 10, 11 or 12 are invited to attend a weekend retreat in Essex from Friday April 5 to Sunday April 7. If you're looking for a fun weekend and an opportunity to get away from the busyness of life and a chance meet new people, then this retreat is for you! Please see Mrs. Walls in Campus Ministry for more information and application forms.


SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Did you know that there are many scholarships available over the months of March and April? 
Most universities and colleges now have their application based scholarships available and most are due by the end of March. 
For example, the University of Windsor has 9 application based scholarships that range in value from $32 000 to $1 000 and many are renewable for each and every year of your undergraduate degree. 
Many are not marked based and look at other factors such as financial need and potential leadership development. 
Also, did you know that most University and College Open houses often offer an opportunity to fill out a ballot for a chance at free tuition? The University of Windsor will be having its open house this coming Saturday, March 2nd.


A gentle reminder to all students who have applied to go to the University of Ottawa, the President's and Chancellor's Scholarship is due this Friday, March 1st. Further information can be found on the Guidance link through the St Joseph's Portal. These scholarships have a value from $26 000 to $30 000.


The Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Windsor is proud to announce that its scholarships are now open to students of Italian origin. 
There are 8 scholarships available with a variety of criteria including academics, community involvement and financial need. The students applying need only to send in the one application and then check off the scholarships they want to be considered for.
These scholarships are due March 29th.
Additional information can be found through the guidance icon in the St Joseph's portal or directly through the guidance office.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
There is an excellent opportunity over the March Break to complete your hours if you haven’t done so already. 
The Optimist Club of Forest Glade is looking for volunteers to help run their annual March Madness programme. 
Call Barbara at 519-979-6118 or email at b.matis@sympatico.ca.  


SPRING MUSKOKA TRIP
If you are interested in participating in the Spring Muskoka Experience, please go to bit.ly/springmuskoka2019
Dates of the trip this year are Friday April 26- Tuesday April 30.
Applications are due on Tuesday.

If you have any questions, go to the physical education office.


DRAMA CLUB
Any members of the Drama Club (cast and crew) who have not yet ordered their sweatshirt, and would like to - please see Mrs. D'Alimonte in the Drama Room immediately following these announcements.


LASER NEWS
Attention to all Laser News team members, there is an important meeting today during lunch in Room 212. You must attend. If you cannot, please let Ms. Flynn or Charlize know. If you're wearing a sweater that says you're part of Laser News, then make sure you're committed to being part of the team.


Poetry in Voice Competition - Time change.
There is a change of time for departure. We will leave at Assumption at 5:30 am. Once again, students going to Kitchener tomorrow - Friday, March 1. Meet by 5:20 am because bus will leave at 5:30. An email has been sent to you. Please spread the word to other students.

The St. Joseph's community would like to wish Jen Costea, Keagan Yap and Halleloyah Almansoor the best of luck at the Recitation Competition tomorrow.

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