St. Joseph's High School Daily Announcements.

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 Mid...

  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-O...

  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...

  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...

  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 Gir...

  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...

  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 begi...

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.  Nomine...

  JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Please dismiss the members of the junior girls' volleyball team at 2:30 for their match today.  Good luck to all of the students on the team! DIASPORA CLUB MEMBERS Diaspora Club Leaders who purchased a sweater are reminded to come to Room 254 today at lunch with their sweaters in order to take a picture for the Yearbook. DIASPORA HOODIES The Diaspora Club will be having a sweater sale beginning tomorrow 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 your support! YEARBOOK Just a gentle reminder tomorrow after school we have a yearbook meeting! Please be there and on time! See you tomorrow :)  GIRLS SOCCER Girls Soccer Tryouts continue today immediately after school. Please meet in front of the Phys. Ed. Office as soon as possible after the bell. We will be outside again, so please be sure to dress accordingly. See ...

SENIOR BOYS SOCCER There will be a meeting in room 153 today after school.  Practice will be Tuesday and Wednesday this week. TRACK AND FIELD Track and Field sign-ups are outside the phys. ed office. We will have a short meeting in the gym at today at lunch and will start practicing this week as well! 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 contacted with next steps next week.  GRAD PICS Attention all graduates if you are planning to have your graduation pictures posted in the yearbook and for the graduation ceremony you need to take your picture with lifetouch no later than March 31st.  To book an appointment you need to call Linda at the University of ...

  CHOIR The CHOIR is reforming here at ST. JOE'S! Sign up by Scanning the QR Code on the MUSIC ROOM DOOR, and stay close to your email! JOLLY JAR RAFFLE Today is the last day to purchase your raffle ticket in your period 3 class!  Simply donate $2 for each raffle ticket you wish to purchase and make a guess on how many Jolly Ranchers are in the "Jolly Jar!" The 1st place winner gets to take the "Jolly Jar of Jolly Ranchers" home, along with a $20 Mcdonald's gift card.  The 2nd place winner gets a $20 Tim Horton's gift card. Let's work together to combat cancer!  Good luck Lasers! POPCORN FUNDRAISER Do you like popcorn? Do you like Kernels Popcorn? Do you have a favourite flavour?  Well you are in luck, because the yearbook club during lunch hours will be selling Kernels popcorn to decost the yearbooks.  They will be selling 3 different flavours:  White Cheddar Jalapeño Jack  Dill Pickle Each bag costs $1 and can be purchased in room 252 all luncht...

CHOIR The CHOIR is reforming here at ST. JOE'S! Sign up by Scanning the QR Code on the MUSIC ROOM DOOR, and stay close to your email! STJ YOUTH TROOP On behalf of the STJ Youth Troop, the fundraiser to raise funds for cancer research and families affected by it runs until Friday! To help make a donation, you can purchase a ticket in your period 3 class.  Simply make a guess as to how many jolly ranchers are in the jar (which is placed in the display case beside Principal Desjardin’s office). Each ticket to make one guess costs $2 and you can purchase as many as you want! The 1st place winner gets to take the jar of candy home along with a $20 McDonald's gift card.  The 2nd place winner gets a $20 Tim Hortons gift card. Let's work together to combat cancer! Good luck Lasers! YOUTH TROOP MEETING There will be a YOUTH TROOP meeting today at the start of lunch in room 256. GIRLS SOCCER There will be no tryouts tonight. Tryouts will continue on Monday after school. Please bring ...

  CHOIR It is so awesome that now we are allowed to have choice And speaking of choice, Mr. Morson is encouraging you to be free with your VOICES!!! The CHOIR is reforming here at ST. JOE'S! Sign up by Scanning the QR Code on the MUSIC ROOM DOOR, and stay close to your email! IF YOU HAVE A VOICE, YOU CAN SING!!! LIFT YOUR VOICES!!! DIASPORA CLUB The Diaspora Club will be hosting an important meeting today in Room 254 from 11:45-12:10.  Please make sure that you are present and on time. See you there! GIRLS SOCCER All girls trying out for Junior and Senior Girls Soccer are asked to meet in front of the Phys. Ed. Office immediately after school today for tryouts.  New members are welcome. See you then GIRLS HOCKEY Please dismiss members of the girls hockey team today at 1:50 as they leave for their playoff game in LaSalle against Sandwich.  SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL On Tuesday March 22nd the Sr Boys basketball team picked up a win against St. Anne's 62-43 to improve to 2-...

  BOYS BASEBALL Any boys in grade 9-12 interested in playing Boys Baseball for St. Joe's can sign up using the QR code posted outside the phys. ed. office.  The first practice will take place on March 28th weather depending.  If you sign up, please check your email regularly for updates and a Google Classroom invitation. GIRLS SOCCER All girls trying out for Senior and Junior Girls Soccer are asked to meet in front of the Phys. Ed. Office today right after school. See you then! GIRLS HOCKEY  In the final regular season game of the year, the Girls hockey team lost to St. Anne.  Scoring for the Lasers was Slammin Sammy Santarossa on a great individual effort.  The girls take on Sandwich in the playoffs tomorrow at 3 pm in LaSalle. CHOIR  It is so awesome that now we are allowed to have choice And speaking of choice, Mr. Morson is encouraging you to be free with your VOICES!!! The CHOIR is reforming here at ST. JOE'S! Sign up by Scanning the QR Code on th...

SPIRIT WEEK Hey Lasers! We hope you’re enjoying our fourth day of Spirit Week! Tomorrow, our last day of Spirit Week is Fun In the Sun!  Lasers! Reminder that you can be featured on Laser News by sending us pictures and videos of you wearing the Spirit Week themes. JUNIOR AND SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER Attention all girls who have signed up or are interested in playing junior or senior girls soccer this year. There will be a brief meeting in the fitness room at the beginning of lunch today. We will go over the workout schedule for the first week after March Break. See you there! DANCE TEAM Hi Lasers! This is a reminder that if you signed up for dance team, there will be a meeting after the first 15 minutes of lunch on the stage today! YOUTH TROOP There will be a meeting for all members of the Youth Troop Group, today at lunch in Room 256. See you there!  

  SPIRIT WEEK Hey Lasers! We hope you’re enjoying our third day of Spirit Week! Tomorrow, we pay our respects to Ukraine by wearing Blue & Gold. Lasers!  Reminder that you can be featured on Laser News by sending us pictures and videos of you wearing the Spirit Week themes. JUNIOR & SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER Attention all girls soccer players - both junior and senior. If you plan on trying out for the Lasers girls soccer team this year, please register by scanning the QR code posted on the phys ed bulletin board. There will be a meeting at lunch tomorrow to inform you of the post March Break tryout schedule. DIASPORA CLUB The Diaspora Club will be hosting an important meeting from 11:45-12:10 in Room 254. See you there! DANCE TEAM Hi Lasers! This is a reminder that if you want to sign up for the dance team, today is the last day to do so!  The link is in our Instagram bio as well as a QR code outside the drama room door.  There will be a meeting tomorrow at lunch o...

  SPIRIT WEEK Hey Lasers! We hope you’re enjoying our second day of Spirit Week! Tomorrow continue the fun by dressing up like an athlete tomorrow! JUNIOR & SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER Attention all girls soccer players - both junior and senior. If you plan on trying out for Lasers girls soccer team this year, please register by scanning the QR code posted on the phys. ed bulletin board. There will be a meeting at lunch on Thursday March 10th to inform you of the post March Break tryout schedule. JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The junior girls' volleyball team will be facing Sandwich Secondary at 4 pm today.   Students who are on the team should be dismissed from period 4 at 2:30 so they can get to the game on time.   Good luck to all of the students on the team today! DANCE TEAM Hi Lasers! Are you a dancer or interested in dance? If you are, you should try out for the dance team!  There is a link in our Instagram bio as well as a QR code outside the drama room door....

  Spirit Week Hey Lasers! We hope you’re enjoying our first day of Spirit Week! Tomorrow continue the fun by twinning with a friend or a group, or as an alternative wear your house colour! Bottle Flip Challenge  A reminder to all teachers This Friday we have a bottle flip challenge for all period 4 classes. This activity will be 20-30 activity If you'd like to participate, please fill out the google form sent to your email.