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Thursday, March 4th, 2010 - Day 2
GENERAL
WORD OF THE DAY
Eructation: The act of belching; a belch.
BEGBIE STUDY PACKETS
Begbie study packets in English are ready to be picked up in Rm 333. See Ms. Beaton or Ms. Roma.
J. Beaton
GRAD PHOTOS
If you missed the grad photo – final delivery day, your grad photos are now in the office for pick up.
S. Lee
ITEMS FROM CHANGE ROOM LOCKERS
If you had your PE lock cut from the change room lockers, please come to the office to claim your items.
S. Lee
TRANSCRIPTS ARE READY
Did you order a transcript awhile ago; they are ready in the office for pick up.
D. Boleak
RED AND PINK FOR THE HEART!
On Friday March 5th wear red, or pink to support those who suffer from heart disease! By wearing red or pink, you will show people that you really care for the cause! So, wear red and pink for the heart! Ms. Moreno
UNDERGROUND INFORMATION
The Underground is having a new promotion for the whole month of March. Come down to the school store and grab your stamp cards and get one stamp for every dollar you spend! Collect ten stamps and get one dollar off your next purchase – hurry, because there’s only a limited amount of stamp cards available!
Mr. Campbell
OVERDUE TRANSITION PLANS
Phone calls will go home by the end of this week for students who have failed to hand in their Transition Plan. To avoid having your parents receive this phone call, hand yours in ASAP to Mrs. Dato, Room 313.
L. Dato
GR 12s: STUDENT-LED INTERVIEWS & RETURNING COMPLETED TRANSITION PLANS
There will be a brief presentation for all students who do not have an English class, or who were absent the day I came in to your class to return Transition Plans and go over Student-Led Interview procedures. The presentation will be after Spring Break, so stay tuned for the details. Students interested in more information are also welcome to come to the presentation.
L. Dato
TRACK AND FIELD
Are you keen on sprinting, distance running or long-jumping? Anyone interested in track and field this season should come to an information and sign-up meeting in Room 231 at lunch (11:35) on Thursday. Mr. Harvey
GRADE 12 SCHOOL LEAVING CEREMONIES
Would the following students please see Ms. Watson in the counselling office to be measured for your grad gowns. Ms. McGinley
(See a print-out of the bulletin for the list of students)
GRAD DINNER DANCE
Attention Grade 12's: the Grad Dinner Dance is fast approaching. If you have not paid your $90 Dinner Dance fee you will not be allowed to sign up for a table to sit with your friends. Pay your fee right away to Ms. Azzara in the office.
H. Watson
SPORTS
None
CAREER PROGRAMS
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) Career Showcase
For graduating students interested in pursuing careers in the fields of justice and public safety, whether as paramedics, firefighters, police officers, social workers, counsellors, sheriffs or correctional officers, the JIBC Career Showcase provides a unique opportunity to learn more about these career choices and their pre-requisites.
Date: Friday, March 19, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: JIBC - New Westminster Campus 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster
The Showcase will feature display booths that will allow students to browse, collect information and ask questions about various career choices and programs available at the Institute, as well as attend a number of presentations by current justice and public safety professionals.
If you are currently in Grade 11 or 12 and you want to sign up to attend, please see Ms. Wispinski in Room 313. You must apply on or before Feb 25th, 2010
Spring Break Volunteering Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering for a few days during Spring Break. Burnaby Minor Hockey is hosting a hockey tournament at Bill Copeland Arena. Various jobs / tasks need volunteer assistance. If you are interested come and get more details from Ms. Wispinski in Room 313. Actual dates need to be confirmed: but most likely March 14, 15, and 16th.
Volunteer With Kids Camps at Spring Break (limited opportunities)
Are you interested in volunteering as an assistant camp leader. If so come to Room 313 ASAP.
Volunteer at Cascade Heights
Cascade Heights needs 20 volunteers to assist with the Spring Fair Carnival - Thursday May 27th.
Hours are 3 pm - 8 pm. They would love have some ex-Cascade students to return to assist, you can still volunteer if you are not an ex-cascade student.
Sign-up with Ms. Wispinski in the Career Programs office, Room 313
GRADE 12
Important Information for Grade 12 Students-Regarding: Post Secondary Information
Please check the school web-site - Students' Information -> Post Secondary Link
We have important information about application dates. As we receive updated information it will be posted in this spot.
UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ATTENTION STUDENTS:
Ms. Beaton is available to help with scholarships in Rm. 333 during the following times:
Monday and Friday – after school until 4:00 Tuesday to Thursday at lunch
Email: Jocelyn.Beaton@sd41.bc.ca
Information on the following scholarships can be found at: www.studentawards.org
**FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS PLEASE VIEW A PRINTOUT OF THE BULLETIN OR VISIT THE SCHOLARSHIPS PAGE ON THE SCHOOL SITE**
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES, & FINANCIAL ADVICE
B.C. Ministry of Education
* Awards page with information on scholarships and other financial aids:
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards
* Student financial aid page features info on student loans and grant information:
http://www.aved.gov.bc.ca/studentaidbc/welcome.htm
CanLearn
* This comprehensive website on education in Canada includes information on planning and financing your education:
www.canlearn.ca
Schoolfinder
* Visit the finance page at:
www.schoolfinder.com
Scholarships Canada
* An extensive database of scholarships, bursaries and grants:
www.scholarshipscanada.com
Student Scholarships
* An extensive database offering a range of scholarships for Canadian students as well as career opportunities.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/
BC AWARDS
This website is up and running again! An extensive database offering scholarships for BC students.
Go to: www.bcawardsonline.org to research up and coming scholarships
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