Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Day 1 GENERAL BELL SCHEDULE GENERAL REMINDER – PHOTO RETAKES TODAY 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 WE DAY PARTICIPANTS All We Day participants must come to a brief meeting at the beginning of lunch in Ms. Borders room today, Oct. 21. If it is impossible for you to attend the meeting, find someone who will be attending to get information for you, as well as your entry bracelet. Or, see Ms. Borders at break or lunch on Monday or Tuesday. Ms. Borders Peer Tutors: please ask your sponsor teacher for your term assignment or come to Rm. 211. Ms. Savage Social Justice Class Students: Any students signed up for Social Justice next semester who are interested in attending a presentation by Jeremy Diaz of Jer’s Vision during period 1 and 2 on Thursday, should see Ms. Borders TODAY for an in-school field trip form. Ms. Borders Dance Team Auditions: Attention Alpha students who are auditioning for Dance team on Wednesday, October 22 – please note that auditions will start earlier due to early dismissal that day. Auditions on Wednesday will start at 12:40 and run until 1:40. Please check in for your audition at 12:40. Ms. Stewart Alpha Dance presents “Thriller” – Thursday, October 30 in the Drama Studio: Doors open at 6:00pm with performances starting at 6:30. There will be prizes for best costume as well as popcorn, candy and lots of Halloween entertainment. Tickets sold in upper foyer at lunch October 27-October 30 – seating is limited. 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 -1- College Applications: Reminder to Grade 12 students that many of the colleges in the lower mainland are opening for September 2015 registration on October 15, 2014. Check the desired college’s website for info. 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 312. All interested grade 11 and 12 students are encouraged to attend. Ms. Hodgson Grad Sweats Logo: The Grad sweats logo contest has begun. The logo must have the Grad year 2015, and a variation of the Alpha logo. Submissions can be hand drawn or computer generated. The winner receives a free sweat pant and a hoodie! Please hand in your submissions to Mr. Berkbigler in his office or email by Friday, October 31. Mr. Berkbigler SPORTS Volleyball Intramurals: Hey kids, noon-hour organized activities are currently being planned by your sports council. Our first activity will be Co-ed Volleyball. Go to the Athletic Board to pick up your sign-up sheets and hand in your forms along with your team performance bond to Mr. Chandi @ the PE office by Friday Oct. 31st. All students from grades 8-12 are welcome to join. It's all about having fun and being physically active! Interested in joining? But don't have a team, come see Mr. Chandi @ the PE office and you will be placed on a team. Mr. Chandi Open Gym: We will be continuing with open gym this week. Equipment may be borrowed using your Go card as collateral. Note that the only play permitted will be basketball and one soccer game. There will no longer be any soccer permitted in the bleacher area. Any other requests will be granted only at the discretion of the gym supervisor. Ms. Loy CAREER PREP NEW!! Alpha Career Programs Facebook Page For live updates on volunteer and work experience, please add “ AlphaCareer Programs”. Attention grade 11 and 12 students: Do you need few hours of work experience? Volunteer for Gilmore's Halloween event on October 29th, 2014. Sign up at the Career Centre. Ms. Ordonez 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-