Friday, November 14, 2014 Day 1 GENERAL GENERAL BELL SCHEDULE Travel to Rome, Sicily & Greece 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 with Mr. Lee and Ms. Garcia Tour Centre ID: Lee-1278 Departing: March 7, 2015 Returning: March 17, 2015 Sign Up Deadline November 28, 2014 YOU CAN SIGN UP AT: http://www.explorica.ca/Lee-1278 GENE RESEARCHER FOR A WEEK The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation is looking for mature, capable high school students age 16 and over who are passionate about science and intrigued by genetics. If you have an overall average of at least 85%, can write a brilliant essay to demonstrate your excitement about science and your advanced communication skills, and you can convince a teacher to write a stunning reference for you, please apply! Ms. Rai For more info: http://genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/student-application/ 1:47 – 3:06 pm 4 UBC’s Department of Computer Science is hosting weekend workshops. Interested students can register at www.techtrek.ca. This is open for all students from grade 8-12. Topics covered include programming, game design and robots. Nanowrimo: Are you participating in Nanowrimo this year? If you’re interested in finding out more information about this writing project/contest, visit: http://nanowrimo.org/ If you’re interested in writing, please join fellow Nanowrimos in the library lab at lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays. Ms. Stanisic GRADS Grad Sweats are now on Sale: The sale takes place November 12 – 21 in the foyer. Buy yourself a hoodie, sweat pants or a crewneck. Grad Council Post Secondary Institutes are coming to Alpha on Thursday November 20. The various schools will be set up in the library from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Please ensure that you talk with your first block teacher informing them that you are planning to attend. SFU is coming to Alpha on Wednesday November 26 at lunchtime. If you are interested please plan to attend...room will be announced closer to the date. Attention all Grade 11s and 12s, remember your DPA log-ins. If you have created a new log-in please end it Nov. 4th 2014. Ms.Perizzolo would like everyone to begin logging DPAs for this semester Nov. 5th to January 31, 2015. At the same time, please update your profile and PEN numbers if you can. Ms. Perizzolo Grade 12 Student Profiles: Reminder for all grade 12’s to fill in student profiles a.s.a.p. and submit them to Ms. McChesney in Rm. 103. 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 October 15, 2014. Check the desired college’s website for info. Ms. Hodgson Explore Capilano Info Night: explorecapilano.ca Monday, November 24 at 6:30pm in the Birch Building, Main Atrium. Register at: Ms. Hodgson Cookie Dough Sale: The cookie dough sale has started! Sell 100 or more and get entered in a draw for a chance to win one of two $100 Metrotown gift cards. Sell the most and get a $250 Metrotown gift card. Contest ends November 14, so get selling. Mr. Berkbigler -1- SPORTS Volleyball Intramurals. “Fans in the Stands” you are welcome to come down and cheer on your favourite team. Please finish your lunch first. Absolutely NO FOOD or DRINK can be brought into the gym building. Ms. Loy CAREER PREP 30 Hour Students: Any 30 hour students looking for some voluntary work come pick up some forms for gift wrapping opportunity or to help in the 23rd annual Wellness Fair. Ms. P. Attention All Grade 12 90 Hour Students: Come to 316 for a Resume workshop or come by with a completed Resume to hand in to Ms. Ordonez or Ms. Perizzolo, Monday and Tuesday at lunch. Ms. P. Hey Grade 12s! Do you need more hours to complete your work experience? There are many volunteer placements that are available right now to choose from and can get you started in completing your mandatory hours. Here are some ideas: NEW Opportunities! Snow School Volunteer Opportunities: Mt. Seymour requires volunteers to assist their professional instructors with their lesson programs for skiers and snowboarders ages 4-6. For more details about the details and benefits come see Ms. Perizzolo Art-space Children’s Arts Centre: Are you a mature and reliable youth looking for a fun volunteer opportunity to gain valuable work experience? If you are a student you is interested in working with kids and teach about visual and performing arts come to the Career Centre. Stewardship Volunteer: When you throw a party, you’re the kind of host that ensures everyone is taken care of? Like to be part of a great team and is a great communicator who would like to strengthen the community’s relationships? United way is looking for volunteers to help. Potential 50 hours. Come to the Career Centre. 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/ 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! -2-