Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Day 2 - H.S. & Day 4 - Gr. 7 & 8
YEARBOOK: We are looking for photographers to take photos of our Earth Day activities on Thursday, April 22. Please come to a brief meeting TODAY at 11:45 am in room 103 if you are interested in helping out. As well, the last set of proofs has arrived! Yearbook students are invited to come to the meeting at lunch today to review the proofs and make any necessary changes. (Apr 14)

7/8 BOYS TOUCH FOOTBALL: The FINAL try-out for the 7/8 boys touch football team will be on Wednesday, April 15th at 3:15pm. Please check the list outside room 208, everyone on the list is expected to attend. We have gym C/D booked but if it is not raining, we will be heading outside behind the portables so be sure to bring your cleats. Anyone that cannot make this final try-out must speak to Mrs. Brownrigg before Wednesday afternoon. (Apr 15)

ATTENTION GRADE 7/8 STUDENTS: On Friday, April 17th from 1:30 - 3 PM, all Grade 7/8 students are invited to attend the "Spring Fling Fund-raiser Dance" featuring DJ Leo & Mrs. Antoine's Junior/Honour Band Snack Bar. Tickets cost $2 each and all monies raised will go toward various 7/8 initiatives. Purchase your ticket from your homeroom teacher by Thursday, April 16th. (Apr 16)

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Students interested in donating blood at the Mother Teresa Blood Donor Clinic (May 1st) can do so in their Homeroom (speak to your HR teacher). Students who do not have a class period 1 can see Mrs. McLaughlin in room 130 to sign up for the clinic. Minimum age is 17 years. (Apr 27)

ATTENTION INTERESTED VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: Please sign up outside Miss. Kuchma's Phys-ed Office if you are interested in trying out for the Varsity Girls Soccer Team. Mandatory tryouts will take place on Wednesday April 8 at 7:25 AM INSIDE and then Tuesday April 14th and Wednesday April 15th at 3:15 PM OUTSIDE. If for any reason you cannot be there, please talk to Ms. Gervais or Miss. Kuchma. Please be on time and dressed to play. (Apr 15)

GRAD GOWNS: Grads are reminded to bring their $75.00 cheque to Room 130 to order their gown for commencement. Deadline is April 17th. (Apr 17)

JOB POSTING: Students needed for Easter Weekend. Earn up to $240.00 on Easter Weekend. Easy work serving customers at our Flower stands. Easter Weekend (April 10, 11, 12) and/or Mothers Day Weekend (May 9, 10). Minimum $80 a day guaranteed. WeeklyFlowers.com is hiring students in the following areas: Orleans, Gloucester, Ottawa, Nepean, Kanata. Part time work also available in the summer. Leave message for Tammy at 613 837-3873. Posters available to pick up in Student Services. (May 8)

SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Registration forms are now available for students interested in taking summer school courses during July. There are make up courses and reach ahead courses for high school students as well as numeracy/literacy courses for students in Grades 7, 8 & 9. If you are interested, please pick up a form and info package in the Student Services office. (Apr. 21)

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE PERTH CAMPUS is having an Open House on Saturday, April 18th, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 Craig Street, Perth, ON. Tel: 613 267-2859. Email: perth@algonquincollege.com or website: www.algonquinccollege.com/perth
Program Offerings September 2009: Carpentry and Millwork - Heritage; Construction Carpentry - Advance Housing; Masonry - Heritage and Traditional; Office Administration - Executive; Personal Support Worker; Social Service Worker. (Apr 17)

BARRHAVEN RUN FOR ROGERS HOUSE – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Students - Earn your volunteer hours! June 6th, 2009. Choose from several opportunities:
Delivery of posters and brochures to Barrhaven businesses - April 1st- 30th !
Event Day morning site set up
Event Day evening site tear down
Event Day registration and route assistants
CONTACT: Andrea Steenbakkers, Barrhaven Business Improvement Area, execdirector@barrhavenbia.ca, 613-825-8242 (Apr 17)

YEAR – END FASHION SHOW (TORONTO): On Monday, April 27, 2009 at the George Brown School of Fashion Studies. We promise you an exciting showing of our best 100+ student outfits at the historic Design Exchange, presented on the Trading Room Floor. The show will also feature make-up from our Yorkville School, student models and jewellery. Orders can be placed on hold now by calling Admin. Assistant Sue Ascenzi at 416 415-5000 extension 4840, or by email: sascenzi@georgebrown.ca. Tickets are general admission, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis and entry will commence at 1:30 pm for the 2 pm show. Additional info about the show at: cjeffrey@georgebrown.ca. To access info on the Design Exchange venue, please visit: www.dx.org (Apr 24)

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