Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 2 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
CANNED FOOD DRIVE: ATTENTION TITANS!! We still have a long way to go before we reach our goal of 10,000 cans. So...we are extending our drive until Wednesday March 10, 2010. Bring in your non-perishables ASAP. Homeroom and individual challenges have been made! Remember that there are prizes for the homerooms that bring in the most cans per student. Happy Canning!! (NR –Mar 10)
YOGA: Next Yoga session will run March 2nd to the 29th Tuesdays & Thursdays (no classes during March break). $61.00 for the month or $10.00 to drop in. Registration and payment can be done just before start of class in the studio. (JR –Mar 12)
7/8 ANNOUNCEMENTS
7/8 BOYS HOCKEY: Tryouts for the team will take place the week of March 22-26. Sign up sheets are posted outside the Phys Ed offices near the Caf gym. Please carefully read all info re: tryout dates and times. Players will need to arrange for their own transportation to, and from the arena. (MM –Mar 12)
Drama Expressions: Any student who has been invited to the Expressions Drama workshop April 13th, is asked to please return their permission form and money to Ms. Stuart before March Break. If any other students are interested in taking part in this full-day drama workshop please see Ms. Stuart in room 240 for more information. (CS-Mar 12)
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
semester 1 Police Science students! - You have the opportunity to attend a guest speaker on Thursday March 11 during period 3. You must see Mr. Prigent for an admit slip BEFORE lunch on Thursday. This is an opportunity to meet with a Coach Officer. (DP-Mar 11)
New York City Trip: Urgent - the final payment of $300.00 is due this Friday. All students must pay this amount or make payment arrangements with Mrs. Bell-Dagenais (Room 135) before the March Break. (NBD-Mar 11)
24 HOUR FAST: Get involved - April 16-17. Come to a meeting to pick up an application and find out more TODAY at lunch in the Chapel. (DH –Mar 10)
YEARBOOK: Attention yearbook students! There are still some pages that need to be finished before our last deadline. If you are able to help with these pages, please come to a meeting after school in room 103 TODAY. We have also received another set of proofs - make sure you attend the meetings if you'd like to look them over! (AH –Mar 10)
HIGH SCHOOL BADMINTON TEAM: Tryouts for the High School Badminton team will take place this week after school in the Caf gym. Junior aged players (born in 1994, 1995, and 1996) will try out TODAY at 3:15 p.m. All interested players must attend. Players must be changed and ready to start at 3:15 sharp. (JL –Mar 10)
SHAKIN’ IT WITH SHAKESPEARE: The English classes will be gearing up for this contest in April. Check out the BARD TROPHY in the first floor trophy case. You just might see your name engraved on it! (JS –Mar 12)
STUDENT SERVICES 
SUMMER SCHOOL: Information about Summer School at the Ottawa Catholic School Board and what format it will follow will be announced in the first week of April. (JH –Mar 12)
UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE: The University of Ottawa is hosting its Spring Open House on Friday, March 19, 2010! This is a chance for future students and their parents to get to know our campus and learn more about important aspects of academic life. Check the info at www.admission.uottawa.ca/Default.aspx?tabid=3293. (JH –Mar 12)
VOLUNTEER AT QUEENSWAY CARLETON HOSPITAL: Become a volunteer at the Queensway Carleton Hospital during July and August. Requirements for becoming a student volunteer are: must be 15 years of age by December 31, 2010 and have completed grade 9 by this summer. You will need to attend an information session by April 9th. Pick from the following dates: March 3, 15, 18, 23; April 7. Most sessions start at 6 pm. See volunteer binder in Student Services for more information. (KW –Mar 12)
GRADS
Grade 12's who have applied to Carleton University: are invited to a Carleton University visit on Thursday at 11:00 in the library to discuss next steps. You need permission from your period 2 teacher to attend. (JH-Mar 11)
UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS: 1st semester marks have been sent to the universities. It is important for the applicants to log onto OUAC and verify the academic information is accurate. See your counsellor if there are any concerns. (JH –Mar 12)