Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Day 1 GENERAL BELL SCHEDULE GENERAL Warning Bell: 8:35 am 8:40 – 9:59 am 1 9:59 – 10:12 am (Warning Bell 10:07 am) Nutrition Break 10:12 – 11:31 2 11:31 – 12:21 pm (Warning Bell 12:16 pm) Lunch 12:21 – 1:40 pm 3 1:47 – 3:06 pm 4 Bell Schedule for Parent/Teacher Interviews Wednesday, October 22, 2014 8:35 am 8:40 – 9:30am (5 minute transition) 9:35-10:25am 10:25-10:45am (warning bell 10:40) 10:45-11:35am (5 minute transition) 11:40-12:30pm 12:30 PM Warning Bell Period 1 Period 2 NUTRITION BREAK Period 3 Period 4 Early Dismissal Bell Schedule for Early Dismissal Thursday, October 23, 2014 8:35 am 8:40 – 9:40am (5 minute transition) 9:45-10:45am 10:45-11:00am (warning bell 10:55) 11:00-12:00pm 12:00-12:50pm (warning bell 12:45) 12:50-1:50pm 1:50pm Warning Bell Period 1 Period 2 NUTRITION BREAK Period 3 LUNCH BREAK Period 4 Early Dismissal GRADS Grade 12 Student Profiles: Ms. McChesney in Rm. 103. Reminder for all grade 12’s to fill in student profiles a.s.a.p. and submit them to Ms. McChesney Alpha Scholarship Blog Information: Check out the new Alpha scholarship blog for information on scholarships, bursaries, how to request reference letters, and other helpful hints! www.alphascholarships.wordpress.com Ms. McChesney College Applications: Reminder to Grade 12 students that many of the colleges in the lower mainland are opening for September 2015 registration on 15, 2014. Check the desired college’s website for info. Ms. Hodgson Grade 12 Information Night will be held on Thursday October 16 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Library. All grade 12 students and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend. Ms. Hodgson Explore Capilano Info Night: Monday, November 24 at 6:30pm in the Birch Building, Main Atrium. Register at: explorecapilano.ca Ms. Hodgson A UBC recruiter is coming to Alpha on Wednesday October 29 from 11:35 - 12:15. We will be in room 306. All interested grade 11 and 12 students are encouraged to attend. Ms. Hodgson -1- SPORTS Cross Country Team: Our next race is today, October 15 at Forest Glen Park (Bond and Nelson St., Burnaby). Race starts at 3:45. Please come see Ms. Gargaro for early dismissal at lunch tomorrow. Ms. G. Open Gym: Hey Alpha…we will continue to hold open gym at lunch hour. Students can borrow gym equipment by making a request to the gym supervisor. Starting October 14 you will be required to leave your Go card as collateral. Reminder – no food on or open drinks should be brought onto the gym floor. Ms. Loy Hey Alpha, the FALL SEASON has started. Come on out to watch Alpha Students play against other schools. Game schedules are on the Athletic Board! Hope to see you all there! CAREER PREP NEW!! Alpha Career Programs Facebook Page For live updates on volunteer and work experience, please add “ AlphaCareer Programs”. Vancouver Aquarium Work Experience Opportunity (Grade 11 and 12) Any grade 11 or 12 students interested in acquiring work experience in the Vancouver Aquarium should come to the Career Centre for specific details and to sign up for this amazing opportunity. Website: http://www.vanaqua.org/ TO ALL GRADE 11 and 12’s who chose the 90 hour work experience- you need to submit your grey work experience form to the Career Centre, Room 319 ASAP! Student Volunteers Wanted - For JDRF Ride & Gala Are you a student in Grade 11 or 12 who is interested in gaining work experience for the Ride for Diabetes Research? What a great opportunity to get involved in our community. Come to the Career Centre to sign up! BCIT Broadcast Work Experience Opportunity (Grade 11 and 12)! Any grade 11 or 12 students interested in acquiring work experience in the field of broadcast, please come to the Career Centre ASAP, spots fill quickly so drop in over the next day or so! Vancouver Rock ‘n’ Roll Volunteer Opportunity for TNT The goal of Team In Training (TNT) is to increase funding to support LLSC’s mission while promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles. Come by the Career Centre for more information. RCMP Lower Mainland Youth AcademyThe Burnaby School District Career Program is currently accepting applications for the 2015 RCMP Youth Academy. This program is designed for students aged 16 to 18 who are interested in police work as a possible future career. Come by the Career Centre for more info. -2-