Daily Announcements

Monday November 28, 2016

 
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Monday November 28, 2016
by Cathy Ford - Monday, 28 November 2016, 9:08 AM
 

MONDAY NOVEMBER 28,  2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: special meetings, sports announcements, school events, regularly scheduled openings and rehearsals:


THE CAN FOOD DRIVE starts TODAY and runs from November 28 to December 16 - please bring in non-perishable food items, cash or cheque to donate to the Sidney Lions Food Bank. Collection happens on Tuesday and Thursdays in Block B. Prizes will be awarded to the top class in each grade and the winning class overall.

All students registered in Psychology 12 NEXT semester, please come to an important meeting TODAY in the fishbowl at lunch.

UPCOMING GRAD WINTER SEMI- FORMAL December 1 - "CANDYLAND"-  from 6 to 10 p.m. 2 Capital City Yacht Club. Tickets on sale in front foyer - $40 each. If you have pre-paid for your grad winter formal, please pick up ticket at front foyer tables or front office.

ATTENTION ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GOING ON WHISTLER SKI TRIP: there will be a very important meeting Tuesday, November 29, @ LUNCH - in Room 106.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29 - UVIC ADVISORS HERE @ LUNCH! Come out and explore courses available and application to UVIC.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30 - UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO advisors here @ lunch! Stay tuned for more detail.


SANTA'S ANONYMOUS FUN AND FUNDRAISING EVENTS COMING UP: (ALL SET-UPS / SALES - FRONT FOYER AT LUNCH)

1. BAKE SALE - THURSDAY DECEMBER 8 @ LUNCH, front foyer.

2. CANDY GRAMS - MONDAY DECEMBER 12 TO THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 - SWEET GREETINGS DELIVERED BLOCK C, DEC. 15TH.

3. PICTURES WITH SANTA - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14 & THURSDAY DECEMBER 15 AT LUNCH.

4. CHRISTMAS CONCERT - stay tuned for details!
 

ATTENTION ALL 2017 GRADS:

A reminder to all students that Uvic will have an advisor here for a meeting at lunchtime in room 404 this Tuesday, November 29. 

The University of Toronto will have an advisor here for individual appointments on Wednesday morning, November 30.  The U of T will have a meeting for any interested students during morning break. 

Lastly, the University of Western Ontario will have an advisor here for individual appointments on Wednesday November 30, in the afternoon.  Please check with Mr. Choo about details.


 
BORROW RATHER THAN BUY GRAD WEAR from MAGIC WAND - all accessories included. Complete outfits available, female and male. Boutique times are scheduled - including in late February. Contact esurerus@telus.net to book.

ATHLETICS, SPORTS TEAMS, TEAM MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:


INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE:
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 29 - GODWIN'S TEAM VERSUS TEACHER'S TEAM

CAREER CENTRE, CAREER EVENTS, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB AND VOLUNTEER POSTINGS:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES COMING UP:

1. DECEMBER 2 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for DEEP COVE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAIR - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. See Ms. McNamee to sign up!

2. DECEMBER 3 - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - MARY WINSPEAR CENTRE: 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. - share the excitement with young families by helping the Lions serve pancakes and sausage - breakfast provided to volunteers.

3. BRIDGE CHRISTMAS DINNER @ Shoal Centre: December 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Host and serve at this buffet dinner for over 100 people. This is an opportunity to spread the holiday spirit and gain experience in  hosting and serving.

4. 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LUNCH @ SHOAL CENTRE: Decmeber 20 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. - Volunteers will gain serving experience with support staff;
musicians and 12 days of Christmas surprises!

5.  B.C. AVIATION MUSEUM KIDS FEST @ Aviation Museum, December 27 and 28 from 11 to 3 p.m. Volunteers needed! Flight simulators, flyinig tables, games and crafts. Special Aviation event over the Christmas break!


SUBMIT YOUR ORIGINAL "SAFETY AT WORK" VIDEO, AND WIN A CASH PRIZE: WorkSafe B.C. is looking for creative and original video productions that explore the topic of speaking up for safety at work. Contest open to all students in B.C. enrolled in grades 8 to 12. One video will be forwarded to national competition. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Tuesday march 28, 2017. Find entry form and contest details at: worksafebc.com/studentvideocontest.

NOTICE TO STUDENT WORKERS:  September 15th,  2016 - B.C. Minimum Wage went up to $10.85!!!!  Check paycheques!


MUSIC REHEARSALS ALL YEAR:
JAZZ BAND - Monday and Wednesday; 7 a.m.;  CONCERT BAND - Tuesday and Thursday, 7 a.m.; CHOIR - Friday, 7 a.m. ALL REHEARSALS TAKE PLACE IN THE MUSIC ROOM.

BAGEL BREAKFAST:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings, before school, at the BLUE TABLES area.
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CAFETERIA:

CAFETERIA NOW OPEN.  See MENU BOARD for available choices. MENU subject to change - check Menu Board daily.


SPECIALS:

Mac & Cheese
Rustic Turkey on Ciabatta Bun
Hot Dogs - Veggie Dogs

SOUPS AND SALADS:
Mulligatawny Soup
Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Veggies and Dip

BAKED GOODS AND SWEET TREATS:
Carrot Cake
Scones
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brownies
Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins

note: prepaid $25 cafeteria cards can be purchased from Cafeteria. If you would like to use a debit or credit card to purchase Cafeteria card, please purchase at front office.
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MATH HELP CENTRE:
Monday and Wednesday after school: 3 to 4 p.m., Rm 201; and Thursday morning before school - 7:15 to 8:15 Rm 112.

MEZZANINE IN GYM AREA: Times available and rules for use TBA; OR INQUIRE WITH P.E. teachers.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL:
TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE EVERY DAY AFTER SCHOOL - except Mondays - TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL, in Room 204.