ANNOUNCEMENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH, 2008
DAY 1
MEETINGS:
SPORTS:
BADMINTON - Practice Today, April 24 th - 5:00-6:30 p.m.
- PEISAA Championships will take place April 25th and 26th at the UPEI Field House.
WOMEN’S SOFTBALL - Today 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Be ready for inside or outdoors.
GENERAL:
REIMBURSEMENT - To those students who were going to Neptune Theatre on Monday, Apr. 28th at 12:00 noon in Room 108.
AY - Cookbooks/or money has to be turned in to Mrs. Coulson this week.
TRAVEL CLUB - Mr. Harvey will be taking the Travel Club to Italy and Greece next March Break. There is room for more students. There is a sign up sheet on the counter in the front office if interested.
REACH FOR THE TOP - Today - Spitfires vs. Monarchs and Friday - Teacher’s Game.
SUMMER TUTORING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES - If you or someone you know has a disability and can benefit from a summer tutoring program offered by the Prince Edward Island Council of the Disabled, please stop by Student Services for the criteria and an application form. The program assists children with disabilities across the province by providing one-on-one tutoring support in their homes/communities to help retain the skills they have learned over the school year. The program will run from July 2nd until August 22nd, 2008. Application deadline is Fri., May 16th, 2008.
STUDENT SERVICES:
- UPEI bound students, pre cal test to be written at TOSH on May 7th at 11:45 a.m. in the Lecture Theatre. You must pre sign in Student Services to attend.
- Don’t forget to check out the new bursary board updates. Lots to choose from - 3 pages full in Student Services or through your home room teacher.
- Summer Job postings in Student Services.
- Cultural trips opportunity Grade 11 and 12 for the National Student Commonwealth Forum in Ottawa May 4-9.
- "Explore your Options.......Create your Future" - check out your future careers at
www.careeroptionspei.ca.
- Do you have an incomplete? It is your responsibility to resolve the issue. Please be advised Grade 12's, you will NOT graduate if you have an incomplete beside a credit you require for graduation or if one of your total of 20 credits is an incomplete. Resolve the issue today.
- UPEI is looking forward to receiving your applications for Fall 2008. You can apply on line at
www.upei.caor by mail. Application forms can be downloaded from our site. If you have any questions or we can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at 628-
4352.
- Interested in the medical field, have an interest in the military? Excellent opportunities do exit. Stop by Student Services for more details.
- Planning on entering the health professions? Have you been accepted? If you are interested in the armed forces, there are great options for you. Stop by Student Services.
- Do you need a correspondence credit to graduate? If so, your time is quickly going by to ensure you will graduate in June, 2008. You have 4 weeks.
- Grade 12 students are asked to check the grad list for any corrections/additions/deletions.
- Student Loan information session will take place on May 12th at 12:45 p.m. Sign up in Student Services and it will take place in the Lecture Theatre.
- Evening session for parents/guardians regarding student loans will take place on May 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre.
- To all potential graduates...if you have received a scholarship or bursary, please inform student Services with the letter of verification.
- There are 14 bursaries offered to potential graduates accepted into Holland College. Many but not all are program specific. Pick up an application in Student Services or on line. Deadline for the majority is May 15th. Please note, application must be submitted to be considered for a potential scholarship.
- The Canadian Cancer Society has been working hard to raise awareness on skin cancer. Through safe sun practices and the question of using tanning beds, needs to be reviewed. For more details, contact your local cancer society.
- Are you working on a Community Service Bursary? Is your contract signed and sent in? Have you given your SIN No. and Proof of Acceptance? See Student Services for details.
- Do you have an educational or career goal and a plan to achieve it? Chance to win up to $2,500.00. More details
www.bridges.com/video.
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Jayne Webb, Provincial Coordinator for Red Cross Water Safety, is looking for certified water safety instructors and certified assistant water safety instructors who are interested in teaching swimming lessons at pools and beaches across P.E.I. Contact information in Student Services.
CAFETERIA SPECIAL - Turkey Dinner/Macaroni Casserole.
