Monday, June 7, 2010
Day 1 - H.S. & Day 1 - Gr. 7 & 8
WHOLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
YEARBOOK: There will be an extremely important meeting for all yearbook students after school on Mon. Jun. 7th. in room 327 (on the 3rd floor of the new wing). Please let Mrs. Hopkins know if you cannot attend. (AH-Jun 7)
KNITTING CLUB: The knitting club will meet during HS lunch today in the library seminar room. New members are always welcome. Come learn how to knit your own scarf, hat and mittens! We have extra supplies on hand to help you get started. (AH –Jun 7)
MARINE BIO TRIP FOR SEPTEMBER 2010: Payment for the grade 12 marine biology trip to New Brunswick is due on Tuesday, June 8th. Please see Mrs. Sinclair ASAP for information regarding payments. (JS –Jun 8)
PIZZA PARTY!! Mr. Rowley's Semester ONE Period TWO Grade 10 English class will be having their "Shakin' it with Shakespeare" winning Pizza party at lunch on Tuesday, June 8th, in ROOM 136. See you all there! (MR –Jun 8)
STUDENT SERVICES 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – BERRIGAN BBQ: Volunteers required for Berrigan Elementary School BBQ on Thursday, June 10th. Requesting 15-20 students to run carnival-type games (indoors and out) for children in Grades JK - 6. Volunteer Coordinator Meeting is Wednesday, June 9th in the foyer of Berrigan Elementary School. Event Set Up commencing at 3pm or immediately after school June 10th until 8pm that evening. Please contact Kathy McCullough at 613 823-4548. (KW –Jun 8)
“SKILLS FOR LIFE” is a new camp offered by CBIT Canadian Beaver Training that seeks to help teenagers from 13 to 17 year of age to develop the skills they need for the life they want. These skills include speed reading, computer skills, increased memory, better interpersonal skills, budgeting, investing and strategies to increase productivity amongst others. Come see the brochure in Student Services. If interested in obtaining more information, please contact Francis Carriere at 613 742-6800. (KW –Jun 11)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Are you interested in politics and do you want to learn about community issues and local government matters? Get some community service hours working with Jim Watson on his campaign trail. Please contact Christine Taylor, Christine@jimwatson.ca or by telephone at 613 835-2400. (KW –Jun 11)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ST. ANDREW: St. Andrew Parent Council is organizing the Year End Event at the school on June 17th, 2010 (Thursday) @ 5:00 - 8:00 pm. They are looking for 17 students interested in getting their volunteer hours done. (We would like to have 2 or 3 students who are good at art who would be responsible for face painting.) Please contact andrea@vronsky.ca, or at 613-843-1815. (NP –Jun15)
NEED A SUMMER JOB, TUTORING, $10/HR, POSSIBILITY TO INCREASE? Looking for a mature, energetic and enthusiastic tutor to work with an 11 year old high functioning autistic boy to improve his reading and writing skills and to develop his social and conversational skills. Training will be provided. Time: July and August from Monday to Friday, 3.5h/day. 76 Sunvale Way, Barrhaven. Please call Margaret: 613 843-1144 (evenings) or email:margaret.balcerzak@gmail.com. (KW –Jun 15)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: High School students: Do you need to fill your school requirements of 40 hours of volunteering? Looking for a fun, festive place to volunteer? The Canada Day Arts Festival will run from June 30 through July 4. We have 2 locations: Queen Juliana Park near Preston and Carling, and Andrew Haydon Park in Nepean. There will be a midway, petting zoo, pony rides, food concessions, face painting, balloons, and a stage with various performers. On July 1, we have a fireworks show at Andrew Haydon Park over the Ottawa River. Volunteers are needed between 11 AM and 8 PM; June 30 to July 4. Possible duties include giving directions and offering assistance to patrons, putting up posters, delivering and/or handing out brochures, helping vendors and musicians with small tasks, and others. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Chris at info@canadadayfestival.com, 613-567-4532 to let them know which days and hours you might be available. Whether you’re available for 2 hours or 20 hours, we appreciate your time! (KW –Jun 18)
ST. ANTHONY’S CHURCH LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: St. Anthony’s Church will be holding their annual Feast Day celebrations the weekend of Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th. This weekend culminates with the holy procession through the streets of Little Italy on the Sunday. Other activities include a barbeque, pasta feast and musical concerts. Volunteers would be involved in serving, manning barricades and other assorted duties. Community service hours would be given for any student who so requires. Please check out the Volunteer Binder in Student Services for more information, or contact the Church: St. Anthony’s Church, 427 Booth Street, 613-236-2304 (KW – Jun 13)
GRADS
- June 11th – Grade 8 Semi-Formal (6 - 9 pm)
- June 16th – Grade 8 Year End Trip – Calypso Water Park
- June 17th – Grade 7 Year End Trip – Calypso Water Park
- June 17th – 23rd – High School Exams
- June 21st – 7/8 Report Cards go home
- June 22nd – Last Day for Cafeteria Service
- June 23rd – Last day of school for Grade 7 & 8
- June 24th – High School Graduation – 1pm