St. Joseph's High School Daily Announcements.

St. Clair College College Information Program will be held at St. Clair College on Friday, October 21 from 9:30 - 12. If you are interested in attending this informative event you must clear your attendance through the Attendance Office as you would for any excused absence. If you have any questions please see your guidance counsellor. CURLING Attention all lasers interested in curling! If you are interested in learning more about curling there will be a meeting in room 202 at lunch on Thursday, October 20th no experience necessary! Last year, our beginner laser curling team placed 1st of 27 high school teams ... if you're looking for an exciting and fun-filled high school experience join the laser curling team! For more information...room 202 @ lunch on Thursday! FREE THE CHILDREN Attention All Students:  There is a meeting for the WE PROJECT today at lunch in room 155. Please bring your lunch and join us in planning our Halloween for Hung...

Wayne State   Grade 12s-   Please be advised that Wayne State University will be visiting our school at lunch outside of the Guidance office on     Thursday October 20th T his date is new to your post-secondary calendar of events. University of  Windsor Attention university bound students. The University of Windsor will be at St. Joseph's on Tuesday, October 18th in the cafetorium during p. 2 for a presentation.  If you do not have a period 2 grade 12 university class you can sign up in the Guidance office to attend.  Students on spare are welcome to join without signing up. School Play Attention all students! Unfortunately, the auditions for the school play have been postponed until further notice.  Please stay tuned to the morning announcements for furhter updates. Concert Band Concert band members....there will be NO rehearsal  because of the strike.  Concert band members are asked to NOT come  mo...

GUIDANCE Grade 12s- Please be advised that Wayne State University will be visiting our school at lunch outside of the Guidance office on Thursday October 20th.  This date is new to your post-secondary calendar of events. GUIDANCE Attention university bound students.  The University of Windsor will be at St. Joseph's on Tuesday, October 18 th in the cafetorium during p. 2 for a presentation.  If you do not have a period 2 grade 12 university class you can sign up in the Guidance office to attend.  Students on spare are welcome to join without signing up. SCHOOL PLAY Attention all students! Unfortunately, the auditions for the school play have been postponed until further notice.  Please stay tuned to the morning announcements for further updates. JUNIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL The junior boys volleyball team won all 3 sets last night against Vista for their first match win of the season!! Congrats boys.  They are competing today in a to...

HOCKEY Any students wishing to try out for the Laser Hockey team are asked to fill out the on-line try-out form, which can be found on the Laser Portal.  Please see Mr. McAiney if you have any questions. BASKETBALL Attention Period 4 teachers: Please excuse members of the senior girls basketball team at 2:15 today for their game at Cardinal Carter in Leamington.  Thanks. SCHOOL PLAY Attention students who are interested in signing up for the school play I n the Heights .   Audition sign up sheets are now on the door of the drama room.   Please sign up for a time and don't forget about  Monday's  audition session after school in the drama room. WINTERBALL Winterball tickets will be going  on sale  starting Oct.24 to Oct. 28.You may  pick up your student and guest contract on Mon Oct.  17 to Oct 21 in the Laser box at lunch . In order to purchase your ticket your contract needs to be completed. LASER LOTTERY...

BOYS HOCKEY Any students wishing to try out for the Laser Hockey team are asked to fill out the on-line try-out form, which can be found on the Laser Portal. Please see Mr. McAiney if you have any questions.  GIRLS HOCKEY If you have signed up for the girls hockey team or are interested in playing, please come to the conference room today at lunch for an information session. See you there. SOCIAL JUSTICE Donations for Syrian Refugees will take place all week. Members from the Social Justice Club will be visiting all period 3 classes.  Please be generous. Let's show our Laser Spirit and help our local Parishes to make a difference in a Syrian family's life. WINTERBALL Winterball tickets will be going on sale starting Oct.24 to Oct. 28. You may pick up your student and guest contract on Mon Oct. 17 to Oct 21 in the Laser box at lunch . In order to purchase your ticket your contract needs to be completed. FOOTBALL Staff, please dismiss the Junior me...

DEBATE TEAM There will be a debate team meeting TODAY after school in room 255.   New members are welcome!   Please see Mr. Sylvestre if you cannot attend.   LITERACY TEST On Thursday, October 20, all Grade 10 students and students who need to meet their literacy requirement will be taking the leap from paper to online.   The Laser Literacy website on the Laser Portal has been updated with videos on how to navigate the test, a link to a sample online OSSLT and many other helpful resources.   You can access the site through the icon on the Laser Portal or at http://laserliteracy.weebly.com. Join Mrs. Koppeser in the library for sessions on preparing to write the OSSLT every day after school THIS week.   The first session today after school will focus on learning how to summarize an information paragraph. The new online test is a week and a half away.   Visit the site and come out to the free sessions this week to give yo...

LITERACY TEST Join Mrs. Koppeser in the library for sessions on preparing to write the OSSLT every day after school next week.   Each night will focus on a different skill, such as writing a summary, news report and opinion essay and answering multiple choice questions.   The new online test is less than two weeks away.   Visit the site and come out to the free sessions next week to give yourself the best chance at meeting your literacy requirement early this year. HOCKEY Any students wishing to try out for the Laser Hockey team is asked to fill out the on-line try-out, which can be found on the Laser Portal.  Please see Mr. McAiney if you have any questions.  CROSS COUNTRY A big congratulations to all members of the cross country team who pushed themselves through their races despite warmer than expected temperatures and an EXTREMELY difficult Malden Park course with many hills!  Special recognition goes to Nicole ...

Girls Hockey If you have not already done so, and are interested in playing for the St. Joe's Girls Hockey Team, please sign the list outside of the P.E. office. Mass set up All students who volunteered to set up after school for  Mass are reminded to meet in the gym immediately after school today. If you need community service hours, you are invited to join us to set up for Mass. Please meet in the gym right after school today. Cross Country An important message for Cross Country runners: Please pick up your t-shirts from me immediately after second period is finished in Room 257. You must be ready to get the bus at  12 pm  SHARP. Please be prompt! Robotics! A robotics meeting will take place on  Tuesday October 11th  in room # 168. Current and future robotics team members are expected to attend. Bring your lunch. If you cannot make it be sure to contact Mr. Regnier prior to the meeting.

BLOOD DRIVE Our next Blood Drive is fast approaching!  Sign up today to donate Blood on October 25.  If you are 17 years old or older please donate blood and help save lives!  Sign up today, at lunch, in front of the Guidance Office. VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOURS Please check the volunteer board outside of the Main office for volunteer opportunities. The Optimist Club of Forest Glade is hosting a Halloween Party on Sunday October 23rd. Volunteers are needed to help set up, run events and clean up.  The Multicultural Council of Windsor is also looking for after school volunteers Monday to Friday. See the board for contact information PRAISE TEAM Attention all members of the Praise Team.  There is an extended lunch rehearsal on Thursday, October 6th.  You will be dismissed via PA announcement at 11:10 am.  Please bring your lunch to the music room at the time you are dismissed.  This is a very impo...

COMMUNITY SERVICE Please check the volunteer board outside of the Main office for volunteer opportunities.   The Optimist Club of Forest Glade is hosting a Halloween Party on  Sunday October 23rd .   Volunteers are needed to help set up, run events and clean up.   The Multicultural Council of Windsor is also looking for after school volunteers Monday to  Friday . See the board for contact information FREE THE CHILDREN Attention All Students :  there is a meeting for the WE PROJECT today at lunch in room 155. We are working on plans for the Halloween for Hunger Event.  Please come out and help us plan and organize this activity. Bring your lunch and join us in room 155. BLOOD DRIVE Our next Blood Drive is fast approaching!  Sign up today to donate Blood on  October 25 .  If you are 17 years old or older please donate blood and help save lives!  Sign up today, at lunch, in front of the Guidance Office. ...

PHOTO RETAKES Life-touch  Photography will be back on Tuesday October 4 th   for those students who missed having their photo taken.   If you wish to purchase a package, please bring your payment on retake day.   For students who have lost their student cards replacement cost is $5.00.  Students requiring a retake on their photo package must return their photo package to the photographer. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Have you ever considered opening your own business?  Well if the thought has even crossed your mind...good news!   Junior Achievement will be beginning a new year on Monday Oct.17 .   The program will run every Monday for 18 weeks at Brennan High School from 6:30-9:00 .   If your interested, please see Mr. Gilbert in Rm. 253 for additional information. TENNIS Last Tennis practice of the season will be Monday  night at  5:15 PM  at Forest Glade courts.  Be there.  See M...