St. Joseph's High School Daily Announcements.

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS DRAMA SWAG If you have signed up to purchase Drama clothing and you still need to pay, please bring your money to the main office. ZAKOOR CUP TICKETS Don’t forget to purchase your last minute catholic cup tickets at lunch in the atrium for $3 each everyday. DANCE TEAM Attention Dance Team, Mrs Chiandussi will be in the drama room at lunch to hand in registration forms and money for Dancefest.

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS DRAMA SWAG Are you a member of the Drama Club or the NTS Drama Festival or are you taking Drama class now or next semester? Then we have some swag for you! We are selling customized St. Joseph's Drama T-shirts, Pullover Hoodies and Zip up Hoodies - perfect to show your passion for Drama and perfect for spirit-wear Fridays. Please contact Miss Donais if interested. The order will be going in this Friday. ZAKOOR CUP TICKETS Don’t forget to purchase your catholic cup tickets at lunch in the atrium for $3 each everyday. DANCE TEAM Attntion Dance Team Members, Your registration forms and money is due before you leave for the Christmas break. Please see Mrs Chiandussi.

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS NTS DRAMA FESTIVAL This is a reminder to the members of the NTS Drama Festival that there will be no meetings after school this week. Are you a member of the Drama Club or the NTS Drama Festival or are you taking Drama class now or next semester? Then we have some swag for you! We are selling customized St. Joseph's Drama T-shirts, Pullover Hoodies and Zip up Hoodies - perfect to show your passion for Drama and perfect for spirit-wear Fridays. Please contact Miss Donais if interested. The order will be going in this Friday. ZAKOOR CUP TICKETS Don’t forget to purchase your catholic cup tickets at lunch in the atrium for $3 each everyday. GIRLS HOCKEY TEAM Girls hockey team meet in conference room at the beginning of lunch for a quick meeting.

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW YORK TRIP There will be a brief, but important meeting for all those attending the New York trip, today at lunch in room 261.  ZAKOOR CUP TICKETS Don’t forget to purchase your catholic cup tickets at lunch in the atrium for $3 each everyday.

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE It's that time of year...the Business Leadership class will be holding their annual competitive Christmas Bake Sale on Thursday, Dec. 15 at lunch in the atrium. There will be 6 groups all competing for your hard earned money. Come on out and prepare to have all of your sweet tooth cravings satisfied! Come check out Sweet tooth and W Bakery, who are both offering etransfer! SANTA’S LITTLE ELVES Hey there Lasers, Santa’s Little Elves are calling YOU to come out to their incredible bake sale this week! Make sure to come prepared for our delectable deals and spectacular sweets on Thursday during lunch! CAKED UP Hey Lasers! We at CakedUp are pleased to announce we have teamed up with the Windsor Spitfires to offer you the chance to win 4 front row tickets to a January 4th or 19th Spits home game of your choice! Make sure to stop by CakedUp at tomorrows bake-sale and purchase a Spits Specialty cupcake to be entered into the raffle! W BAKERY M

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHULICH SCHOLARSHIP Do you want $ 100, 000 dollars to help out with your post-secondary education? If so, the Schulich Scholarship is now available for students who have shown leadership in the STEM fields. If you fit the criteria for the Schulich Scholarship and would like to be considered for sponsorship from our school, please fill out the google form found in your Grade 12 Google classroom Applications are due no later than 3pm, this Friday December 16th. CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE It's that time of year...the Business Leadership class will be holding their annual competitive Christmas Bake Sale on Thursday, Dec. 15 at lunch in the atrium. There will be 6 groups all competing for your hard earned money. Come on out and prepare to have all of your sweet tooth cravings satisfied!  SANTA’S LITTLE ELVES Hey there Lasers, Santa’s Little Elves are calling YOU to come out to their incredible bake sale this week! Make sure to come prepared for our delectable deals a

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHULICH SCHOLARSHIP Do you want $ 100, 000 dollars to help out with your post-secondary education? If so, the Schulich Scholarship is now available for students who have shown leadership in the STEM fields. If you fit the criteria for the Schulich Scholarship and would like to be considered for sponsorship from our school, please fill out the google form found in your Grade 12 Google classroom Applications are due no later than 3pm, this Friday December 16th. CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE It's that time of year...the Business Leadership class will be holding their annual competitive Christmas Bake Sale on Thursday, Dec. 15 at lunch in the atrium. There will be 6 groups all competing for your hard earned money. Come on out and prepare to have all of your sweet tooth cravings satisfied!  STJ JUSTICE The STJ Justice Club would like to thank the school community for all of their hard work collecting cans and bringing in donations. We collected 10,328 cans and a very ge

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE YOU’RE Invited to watch our “Christmas Showcase” on Wednesday Dec 14th 2022. There will be a Period 4 whole class buyout for $2 per student, contact Mrs Chiandussi to reserve your spot - spaces are limited! There will be an evening performance of our "Christmas Showcase" for all to watch starting at 7 pm . Cost for the evening performance is $5 -  Kids 12 and under are free! Come out and support the Music & Dance Department POETRY IN VOICE The annual Poetry in Voice Recitation Contest at St. Joseph's will be in-person again. The contest is open to any student in the school - grades 9 to 12. There are three streams - English (2 English poems), Bilingual (1 French and 1 English poem) & French (2 French poems). For the past 5 years, St. Joseph's has had students at the semi-finals and Nationals.  For the school competition, students choose two poems from the website.  https://www.poetryinvoice.ca Students must memorize

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS AM800 CAN DRIVE Just a reminder that we are still collecting non-perishables for the AM800 can drive! That includes canned goods, dry goods, dehydrated fruits and vegetables and any other food items that don’t require refrigeration as well as hygiene products. You have until TOMORROW December 9th to bring your donations to your period 1 class! A reminder that the class with the most cans in all of Windsor-Essex will win a $25 McDonald’s giftcard for each student. CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE YOU’RE Invited to watch our “Christmas Showcase” on Wednesday Dec 14th 2022. There will be a Period 4 whole class buyout for $2 per student, contact Mrs Chiandussi to reserve your spot - spaces are limited! There will be an evening performance of our "Christmas Showcase" for all to watch starting at 7 pm . Cost for the evening performance is $5 -  Kids 12 and under are free! Come out and support the Music & Dance Department NEW YORK TRIP There will be a mandatory meeti

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS AM800 CAN DRIVE Just a reminder that we are still collecting non-perishables for the AM800 can drive! That includes canned goods, dry goods, dehydrated fruits and vegetables and any other food items that don’t require refrigeration. You have until December 9th to bring your donations to your period 1 class! CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE YOU’RE Invited to watch our “Christmas Showcase” on Wednesday Dec 14th 2022. There will be a Period 4 whole class buyout for $2 per student, contact Mrs Chiandussi to reserve your spot - spaces are limited! There will be an evening performance of our "Christmas Showcase" for all to watch starting at 7 pm . Cost for the evening performance is $5 -  Kids 12 and under are free! Come out and support the Music & Dance Department WRESTLING TEAM You must attend practice after school today and you must have already paid your fees to School Cash Online if you plan to compete this Saturday. We need to send in your verified weights to

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS AM800 CAN DRIVE Just a reminder that we are still collecting non-perishables for the AM800 can drive! That includes canned goods, dry goods, dehydrated fruits and vegetables and any other food items that don’t require refrigeration. You have until December 9th to bring your donations to your period 1 class! WRESTLING TEAM Attention Wrestlers, if you are planning to compete in the Windsor Wrestling Christmas Invitational this Saturday, December 10, then you must attend practice this Wednesday to confirm, to verify your weight, and to try on your singlet. Please make sure that you have paid your fees, through School Cash Online or through the main office, to pay for this event and the other tournaments in January. If you are 15 years old or younger, this Saturday's tournament will also be the regional qualifier for the upcoming Ontario Winter Games. See Mrs Carpio-Sementilli if you have any questions YOUTH TROOP There will be a meeting for all members of the

AM800 CAN DRIVE Just a reminder that we are still collecting non-perishables for the AM800 can drive! That includes canned goods, dry goods, dehydrated fruits and vegetables and any other food items that don’t require refrigeration. You have until December 9th to bring your donations to your period 1 class! OTTAWA, MONTREAL, AND QUEBEC CITY TRIP Attention all French students and grade 10/11  students and Mr. Parent and Sylvestre’s history classes. There will be an information meeting today at lunch in room 203 for those who are interested in attending. DIASPORA CLUB There is a Diaspora Meeting in Room 262 today at lunch. Please be on time.  BOYS HOCKEY Teachers, please release the senior boys hockey team at 2:30pm today for their game against Holy Names at Capri Arena.

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS AM800 CAN DRIVE Just a reminder that we are still collecting non-perishables for the AM800 can drive! That includes canned goods, dry goods, dehydrated fruits and vegetables and any other food items that don’t require refrigeration. You have until December 9th to bring your donations to your period 1 class! STJ RESPECT OTHERS BRACELETS Today is the LAST DAY lasers! For only $2, you can purchase a bracelet as well as a dressdown for this Friday. Stop by the atrium at lunch before they sell out! Remember that your bracelet is your dress down pass. If you are not wearing your bracelet tomorrow, you will not be permitted to dressdown.  COSMETOLOGY TINSEL EVENT Cosmetology’s Tinsel Event will be taking place this Friday, December 2nd in the atrium at lunch. Stop by to get your hair tinseled for $1 per tinsel strand or get 6 for $5. Thank you for supporting our Cosmetology class! STJUSTICE CLUB Reminder for all members of the STJustice Club, we will be having a meeti

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK Let it Glow bracelets are selling fast lasers! Stop by the atrium at lunch to purchase a bracelet for $2. Keep in mind that your bracelet is your dress down pass for December 2nd, so without your bracelet you will not be permitted to dress down.  COSMO’S TINSEL EVENT Cosmetology’s Tinsel Event will be taking place on December 2nd in the atrium at lunch. Stop by to get your hair tinseled for $1 per tinsel strand. Thank you for supporting our Cosmetology class! KARAOKE FRIDAY Attention Lasers - Karaoke Friday is today, and we're in the Atrium! Bring your pipes, and let's do some singing! BOYS HOCKEY Thank you to everyone who tried out for the Senior boys hockey team this year.  The final roster is posted outside of CORE Services.  Please check for an invite to the Hockey Google Classroom.

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK Let it Glow bracelets are selling fast lasers! Stop by the atrium at lunch to purchase a bracelet for $2. Keep in mind that your bracelet is your dress down pass for December 2nd, so without your bracelet you will not be permitted to dress down.  COSMO’S TINSEL EVENT Cosmetology’s Tinsel Event will be taking place on December 2nd in the atrium at lunch. Stop by to get your hair tinseled for $1 per tinsel strand. Thank you for supporting our Cosmetology class! KARAOKE FRIDAY Attention Lasers - Karaoke Friday is today, and we're in the Atrium! Bring your pipes, and let's do some singing! BOYS HOCKEY Thank you to everyone who tried out for the Senior boys hockey team this year.  The final roster is posted outside of CORE Services.  Please check for an invite to the Hockey

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK Let it Glow bracelets are selling fast lasers! Stop by the atrium at lunch to purchase a bracelet for $2. Keep in mind that your bracelet is your dress down pass for December 2nd, so without your bracelet you will not be permitted to dress down.  COSMO’S TINSEL EVENT Cosmetology’s Tinsel Event will be taking place on December 2nd in the atrium at lunch. Stop by to get your hair tinseled for $1 per tinsel strand. Thank you for supporting our Cosmetology class! KARAOKE FRIDAY Attention Lasers - Karaoke Friday is today, and we're in the Atrium! Bring your pipes, and let's do some singing! BOYS HOCKEY Thank you to everyone who tried out for the Senior boys hockey team this year.  The final roster is posted outside of CORE Services.  Please check for an invite to the Hockey

  ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25TH, 2022

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK Let it Glow bracelets are selling fast lasers! Stop by the atrium at lunch to purchase a bracelet for $2. Keep in mind that your bracelet is your dress down pass for December 2nd, so without your bracelet you will not be permitted to dress down.  COSMO’S TINSEL EVENT Cosmetology’s Tinsel Event will be taking place on December 2nd in the atrium at lunch. Stop by to get your hair tinseled for $1 per tinsel strand. Thank you for supporting our Cosmetology class!

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS ANTI-BULLYING WEEK Hey lasers, this week, you can make someone’s day brighter by purchasing a glow in the dark bracelet for $2 and sending them a Let it Glow card. Each bracelet will act as a dress down pass for December 2nd. These cards and bracelets will be sold at lunch in the atrium and all proceeds will be used by the STJustice League to support spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs of the St. Joseph’s community. Keep in mind that there are a limited number of bracelets being sold, so don’t wait too long to come get them :) Today's activity for Anti-Bullying week will be held in the atrium at lunch. The STJustice League will be creating a "Take What You Need" and "Give What You Can" bulletin board, in the atrium at lunch. Join us while we bring awareness to Anti-Bullying Week. JACK CHAPTER Attention all members of the Jack.org chapter, there will be a mandatory meeting in the Jack room at 11:30.  CHESS CLUB Any student wi

  LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS YOUTH TROUP There will be a meeting at lunch today, in room 254 for all members of the Youth Troop. ANTI BULLYING WEEK Hey lasers, this week, you can make someone’s day brighter by purchasing a glow in the dark bracelet for $2 and sending them a Let it Glow card. Each bracelet will act as a dress down pass for December 2nd. These cards and bracelets will be sold at lunch in the atrium and all proceeds will be used by the STJustice League to support spiritual, emotional, mental and physical needs of the St. Joseph’s community. Keep in mind that there are a limited number of bracelets being sold, so don’t wait too long to come get them :) 5 FOR TEN A friendly reminder that tomorrow is the 2nd dress down day for those who purchased the Five 4 Ten Dress Down Pass. Please be sure to have your physical pass with you to show each of your teachers throughout the day. Thanks! CHESS CLUB Any student wishing to play chess during lunch is welcome to come to room 255 Tues

  LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS SEMI FORMAL Hi Lasers! As we know semi formal was last Friday and it was an absolute blast! On behalf of student council we wanted to thank everyone who bought tickets and made the party possible! Head to our instagram @stjlasernews and DM us your best pictures and videos from the night for a chance to be featured on the Instagram page or yearbook! Thanks everyone, we’re so excited to see your pictures and videos!  NTS DRAMA FESTIVAL There will be a meeting on Monday for anyone wishing to work backstage for the St. Joes' NTS Drama Festival entry. Please meet in front of the stage after school. All cast is also expected to attend. Please let the directors know if you cannot.  OSSLT PREP Attention all writers- tomorrow is finally test day! We will be hosting our final Lunch n Learn session in Room 262 today. Come by and get some test taking tips so you can be well on your way to success. DIASPORA CLUB The Diaspora Club will be meeting in Room 218 today at l

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS LUNCHTIME SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOPS Are you in grade 12 or 11 and want to  know more about how to access and apply for available scholarships, bursaries and awards to help fund your post-secondary experience? Due to high demand, the workshop from last week will be available again on Wednesday October 19th.  The workshop will be in the Conference room on the first floor. It is located across the hallway from CORE services. Please note that the Monday October 17th workshop has been cancelled. Make sure to mark your calendars and see you there! AFTER SCHOOL LITERACY CLUB All students who are writing the OSSLT on November 22nd have been invited to the After School Literacy Sessions Google Classroom. Please make sure to accept the invitation and come out to the after school sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm in Room 154. Our first session is tomorrow! If you have any questions, please see or email Ms. Barile. See you there! BUSINESS LEADERSHIP BAKESALE Hey

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS SEMI-FORMAL Our annual winter semi-formal is finally coming back this year!! There is a survey posted on your grade level google classroom with a few questions to answer. If you are interested in attending semi-formal, please fill out the form by TOMORROW. Thanks Lasers for your cooperation as we bring back this awesome event! DANCE TEAM ATTENTION Choreographers IF you are interested in choreographing for this year’s dance team, AUDITIONS are TODAY during lunch or after school. TO prepare: Be sure to attend the Hip hop Masterclass as your audition piece AND prepare a short piece of choreography to your styles of dance that you are interested in choreographing.  Come see Mrs Chiandussi for more details or email her BEST BUDDIES There will be a Best Buddies meeting TOMORROW, Oct 14 in room 159.  If you would like to join the group, please come.  If you are looking to get involved and get self fulfilment by being a friend to another person this is the club for you

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS MASTER DANCE WORKSHOP ATTENTION LASERS! DO you want to DANCE? Do you want to have fun? Do you want to meet new people? Then come to our first MASTER DANCE WORKSHOP ON: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12th From 3:15-4:15 pm For the cost of $4. The workshop will take place in the cafetorium and all St. Joe’s Students are welcome. This is the first of many Master Dance Workshops. All proceeds go to support our Dance Team! Come & enjoy HIP HOP with CLYDE who is  a Raptor’s Dancer/  Hip hopper /Engineer/ Aspiring Professional Dancer All St. Joe's students are welcomed! There will be a QR CODE TO SIGN UP! SEE YOU THERE!!! DANCE TEAM ATTENTION Choreographers IF you are interested in choreographing for this year’s dance team, AUDITIONS ARE Thursday Oct 13th during lunch or after school. TO prepare: Be sure to attend the Hip hop Masterclass as your audition piece AND prepare a short piece of choreography to your styles of dance that you are interested in choreographing.  Come

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS THANKSGIVING CAN DRIVE The St. Vincent de Paul Society from Our Lady of the Atonement Parish has reached out and asked us for assistance in filling their shelves with nonperishable food. This week we are inviting all staff and students who are able to bring in donations of nonperishable food items. Donations will be collected from homeroom classes immediately after morning Prayer next week. Anyone who does not have a homeroom or is offsite period 1 may bring donations to the Chapel at any time.  We will be presenting the donations to Fr. Rob at our Thanksgiving Mass on Friday. NEW YORK SENIOR TRIP Have you ever dreamed of visiting New York City, one of the most exciting destinations in the world? Picture it, Times Square, known for its many Broadway theaters and electronic billboards. Take in a breathtaking 360-degree view of NYC from Top of the Rock Observation Deck. These are just a few of the things that make New York the city that never sleeps. Now you have

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS THANKSGIVING CAN DRIVE The St. Vincent de Paul Society from Our Lady of the Atonement Parish has reached out and asked us for assistance in filling their shelves with nonperishable food. Next week we are inviting all staff and students who are able to bring in donations of nonperishable food items. Donations will be collected from homeroom classes immediately after morning Prayer next week. Anyone who does not have a homeroom or is offsite period 1 may bring donations to the Chapel at any time.  We will be presenting the donations to Fr. Rob at our Thanksgiving Mass on Friday. NEW YORK SENIOR TRIP Have you ever dreamed of visiting New York City, one of the most exciting destinations in the world? Picture it, Times Square, known for its many Broadway theaters and electronic billboards. Take in a breathtaking 360-degree view of NYC from Top of the Rock Observation Deck. These are just a few of the things that make New York the city that never sleeps. Now you have

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS THANKSGIVING CAN DRIVE The St. Vincent de Paul Society from Our Lady of the Atonement Parish has reached out and asked us for assistance in filling their shelves with nonperishable food. Next week we are inviting all staff and students who are able to bring in donations of nonperishable food items. Donations will be collected from homeroom classes immediately after morning Prayer next week. Anyone who does not have a homeroom or is offsite period 1 may bring donations to the Chapel at any time.  We will be presenting the donations to Fr. Rob at our Thanksgiving Mass on Friday. HONOURS RECOGNITION CEREMONY Please return the bottom portion of your invitation to the main office in the drop box. You are only allowed to bring two people to the ceremony. The deadline is Monday, October 3rd. DANCE TEAM  There will be an INFORMATION meeting during lunch in the Drama Room on TODAY for anyone interested in trying out for this year's Dance Team!!  KARAOKE FRIDAYS It&#

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS LORAN SCHOLARSHIPS The Loran Scholars Foundation is now accepting applicants There is no limit to the number of applicants from a single school and students are invited to apply on their own.  Eligibility: clearly demonstrate character, service and leadership a minimum cumulative average of 85% hold a Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status going to one of the Universities participating in this scholarship. Deadline for applications is October 12, 2022, before 8:00PM (Eastern Time) TORONTO NATIONAL BOOK AWARD The Toronto National Book award application is now available to all students going to any University for the 2023-2024 school year. All students who intend to apply to any University are eligible for this award. Award recipients receive a National Book Award recognizing their achievements, and as a symbol of their academic potential. If you are interested in the U of T book award, please complete the google form that is found in the Grade 12 goog

LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS TERRY FOX WALK Hey Lasers! The time has come! The Terry Fox School Walk is tomorrow!  The final collection of signed permission forms and any donations must be submitted tomorrow morning to your period 1 Teacher.  Students may wear athletic/jogger bottoms with school spirit-colored tops.  Be sure to wear shoes that will allow you to walk 3 km!  And you may bring a reusable water bottle. Let’s keep Terry’s dream alive, Lasers! SHAD 2023 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! The Shad leadership experience is available to all students in grade 10 and 11. The Shad experience at every campus includes an immersive program of lectures, workshops, projects and activities that builds on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math). Shad2023 has two program experiences, ShadOnCampus (live-in) and ShadAnywhere (digital). Both programmes run the month of July. Applications are due no later than December 5, 2022 (11:59 pm ET) Further information about this leadership deve

 LASER NEWS ANNOUNCEMENTS FRANCO-ONTARIAN DAY Attention all French immersion students! On Monday, September 26, we will be celebrating Franco-Ontarian day by wearing green. It will be a half dress down, so make sure to bring your spirit with your best green top and uniform bottoms.  TERRY FOX WALK Hey Lasers, our school-wide walk for Terry Fox will be held on Thursday, September 29th. We are collecting $2 donations in all period 1 classes, up until the day of our event!  Let’s keep Terry's dream alive, bring $2 to your period 1 class, and help raise money for cancer research! BEST BUDDIES Are you interested in becoming a Best Buddy?  If you have great leadership skills and love to be around people this is the club for you.  There will be an information meeting Monday September 26th in room 159 during lunch.  Come check it out to see if this is something that interests you. If you have any questions please see Ms. M.Marra for more information. KARAOKE THURSDAY IT'S PEANUT BUTTER

ELECTIONS CANADA Are you interested in working in politics? Have you heard of the "youth at the booth" program? ELECTIONS ONTARIO is hiring! This is a temporary job opportunity for students 16 years and older to work at the polls and help with Ontario's upcoming election. Look around the school for the YELLOW AND BLACK posters for contact information or see Mrs. Dufour in room 257 for more details. GET PAID. WORK AT THE POLLS. HELP BUILD THE FUTURE. RAFFLE FOR RELAY Hey, Lasers! Our Relay for Life event is only 12 days away.  The Youth Troop will be selling raffle tickets every day at lunch in the atrium until May 27th in hopes to reach our goal of $8000.  All raffle donations will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.  Lasers, don't miss your chance to win one of 2 baskets full of amazing prizes worth over $800.  Prizes include AirPods, a $50 Lululemon gift card, a Puma hoodie, two $50 movie tickets, Clouded Ariana Grande perfume, and so much more!!  Tickets are 2 for

 FIVE 4 TEN DRESSDOWN For all those who purchased a Five 4 Ten dress down pass...thank you! This week's dress down day has been switched from this Friday, May 13th to tomorrow, May 12th. Once again, if you are eligible because you purchased a dress down pass, this Thursday is the dress down day. YOUTH TROOP The Youth Troop has some exciting news to share with you!  our goal for relay for life is 8000 dollars and so far we have reached 2300 dollars!  So this week we are hosting our 1st annual cupcake for a cure bakesale in the atrium at lunch on tomorrow and friday!  Cupcakes are 3 dollars each, or 2 for 5 dollars.   Hope To see you there! DRAMA CLUB This is a reminder to all Drama Club members that auditions for the play, The Audition, will take place after school in the Drama Room today. AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING Need a quiet place to complete your homework? Need some extra help in your classes? Then the After School Tutoring Program is for you! Join us in CORE Services today from 3pm

JUNIOR GIRLS SOCCER There will be a Junior Girls Soccer Practice today after school. Please meet in front of the Phys. Ed. Office and be sure to have your indoor and outdoor shoes ready- practice location will depend on the weather. Please make sure that you are present and on time. See you there! BADMINTON Our Junior Men's Team competed at the City Championships on Friday. Marcus Lam won the bronze medal at that event! Over the weekend, the team competed at WECSSAA in Leamington, where Marcus placed 4th in the Men's Singles division, and Allen Trifan & Brooke Lessard-Marshall won a Silver Medal. Both teams will compete at SWOSSAA next week! Congratulations and good luck! YOUTH TROOP There will be a meeting right after school in room 256 for all Youth Troop members. AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING This is a reminder that after school tutoring will take place after school each day this week. As we enter the second half of the semester, come on by and get support from qualified, passio

 SHOW ME YOUR LUNCH CONTEST All week long we will be running the show me your lunch contest in the atrium.  A great habit you can adopt to help the environment is to only pack reusable containers in your lunch, and try to reduce your waste where you can. Plastic sandwich bags and wrappers just add to the world's ongoing plastic waste problem.   If you can show us that the majority of your packed lunch is tupperware and other reusable containers, we will give you a prize! See you in the atrium -- and show us your lunch. EARTH DAY DRESSDOWN A reminder for all students that tomorrow will be a full dressdown in celebration of Earth Day The theme is THE ELEMENTS and you will dress according to your house colour HOUSE BLUE - WATER HOUSE WHITE - EARTH HOUSE YELLOW - FIRE HOUSE SILVER - AIR Use your creativity to bring the themes to life! AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING This is a reminder that after school tutoring will take place after school each day this week from 3pm-4pm. With Midterms quickly a

  GRAD HOODIES Hey lasers, grad hoodies are for sale for $35 each, please fill out the google form in the grade 12 google classroom to purchase one. All orders must be paid through school cash online by friday April 22nd!  DIASPORA CLUB The Diaspora Club will be meeting today from 11:45-12:10 in Room 254. We will be discussing some very important upcoming initiatives- please be there on time!  AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING This is a reminder that after school tutoring will take place after school each day this week from 3pm-4pm. With Midterms quickly approaching, now is the time to get support from qualified, passionate teachers who want to help you succeed! Join us in CORE Services tonight from 3pm-4pm. See you there! BADMINTON TEAM Half of the Senior Badminton Team competed at the City Championships last night at Massey.  We had a fantastic night, as our Mixed Teams of Frosina Filiposka and Carter Campbell, and our Women's Doubles Team of Jane Buckingham and Camila Ayala-Osorio each capt

  GRAD HOODIES Hey lasers, grad hoodies are for sale for $35 each, please fill out the google form in the grade 12 google classroom to purchase one. All orders must be paid through school cash online by Friday April 22nd!  SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT CLUB A gentle reminder for all Grade 12 potential graduates that the Scholarship Support Club still has one more day available for drop ins and support for students applying for scholarships, awards and bursaries.  On Wednesday April 13th, facilitators will be available from 3pm in the guidance office. Further dates will be announced after the Easter Weekend. POPCORN SALE Hey Lasers,  The Yearbook Club is selling Kernels Popcorn all week for $1 per bag! They are located upstairs and will be selling all lunch hour long. The flavours are: White Cheddar🧀,Jalapeno Jack, Dill Pickle and Thai Sweet Chilli🌶 AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING This is a reminder that after school tutoring will take place after school each day this week from 3pm-4pm.  With Midterms qu

  JUNIOR GIRLS SOCCER There will be a Junior Girls Soccer Practice today after school. Please meet in front of the Phys. Ed. Office and be sure to have your indoor and outdoor shoes ready- practice location will depend on the weather. Also, be sure to accept the invitation to the Google Classroom in order to keep up with team announcements and updates. See you after school! AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING  This is a reminder that after school tutoring will take place after school each day this week from 3pm-4pm.  With Midterms quickly approaching, now is the time to get support from qualified, passionate teachers who want to help you succeed! Join us in CORE Services tonight from 3pm-4pm.  See you there! VALEDICTORIAN Congratulations to Angelina Hermes who received the most votes and will be the valedictorian for this year's graduating class.  Congratulations also goes out to Trevor Heslop who was the runner up and will be Salutatorian. Thank you to all of our candidates. GIRLS SOFTBALL Tod

  DRAMA CLUB Has anyone ever told you that you are over-dramatic? Do you enjoy playing games? Acting? Are you interested in backstage endeavors such as lights, sounds, props, makeup etc? Then Drama Club is for you!  The drama club is having our first meeting tomorrow at lunch in the Drama room where we will talk about what time is best to meet moving forward and your hopes and dreams for what we can accomplish during the rest of this semester and for next year as well.  You can join us on the Drama Club Google Classroom by using the join code audhlgo but the meeting this Thursday will be in person. GIRLS SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL Attention Laser Girls, If you are interested in trying out for the Girls Softball team, please scan the QR code on the bulletin board outside the Phys Ed. Office and fill out the form as directed.   There will be a brief meeting at lunch today in room 162 for all those who are interested in playing. See you soon! JUNIOR GIRLS SOCCER Junior Girls soccer tryouts will c

  DAFFODIL PINS FUNDRAISER The Youth Troop group will be selling daffodil pins for 1 dollar in the atrium at lunchtime today! Please pop by and purchase a pin to help us raise money for cancer research! YOUTH TROOP This is a reminder that there will be a virtual meeting at 4:30 today, for all members of the youth troop group.   YEARBOOK SALES After much anticipation, we are pleased to announce that we are bringing back yearbooks!  The cost of the 2021/2022 hard cover, full colour yearbook will be $30.00. Staff and students may place their order using Cash Online.  Yearbook sales are due May 4th, 2022. POPCORN SALES Hey Lasers, The Yearbook Club will continue to be selling Kernels Popcorn all week for $1 per bag, starting today! They are located upstairs and will be selling all lunch hour long. The flavours are: White Cheddar, Jalapeno Jack, and Dill Pickle.   Except a new flavour to drop tomorrow....Thai Sweet Chilli 🌶

  JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Last night, the Junior Girls' Volleyball team faced off against the reigning champs - Villanova.  The lasers lost the first two sets, but had a big win in the third set despite being down 6 players!  The lasers lost the fourth set, but they put up a great fight!  Congratulations to the Junior Girls' Volleyball team for their commitment and dedication this season! SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL The Sr. Boys dropped a hard fought game last night against Lajeunesse 58-54. The team battled back from a 12 point deficit and had opportunities late in the game but came up just short. Michael Ramos led the way with 22 points. Abbas Komeiha and Shadrack Etiene set the tone defensively while Denin Lual and Buom Martin held a block party under the hoop. The boys finish their regular season tonight at Villanova @ 4:00PM. VALEDICTORIAN Today is the last day to nominate yourself to be the valedictorian of this year's graduating class.  All nominations must be in by the e

  TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility (also called TDOV, Transgender Day of Visibility) It is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society. Friendly reminder: All students are welcome to the STJ GSA meetings every Thursday at lunch. Email Mr. Parent or Mr. Barron for more info.  CELEBRATE WORLD AUTISM DAY On Saturday, April 2nd we celebrate World Autism Day to show our support for people on the spectrum. At St. Joseph's, we will celebrate World Autism Day on Friday, April 1st.  To celebrate, students are invited to wear tie dye tops with uniform bottoms on Friday, April 1st.   If you do not have a tie dye top to wear, please be in full uniform and you can celebrate in spirit! DIASPORA HOODIES The Diaspora Club will be having a sweater sale beginning today through

JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL Yesterday the Jr Boys basketball team defeated the Catholic Central Comets 47-19! Offense was led by team captain, Bryson Vonella, who had 15 points. Defense was led by King Maingot, who had 6 rebounds- TJ Burns and Raymond Hebert III each contributed 5 rebounds as well. Great team win boys! Good luck on Friday vs. Villanova! DIASPORA HOODIES The Diaspora Club will be having a sweater sale beginning today through Friday in the Laser Box at lunch.  Sweaters are for sale for $32 in cash only. Proceeds from the sale will go towards the Black Youth Empowerment Program. We look forward to and appreciate your support! VALEDICTORIAN Attention all grade 12 graduating students.  If you are interested in being this year's valedictorian, please be sure to fill out the self nomination form in the gr. 12 Google Classroom by the end of the day this Friday, April 1st.  You must meet the criteria as outlined and have 2 teachers support your nomination.  Nominees will be cont