Monday, January 26, 2015 Day 1 GENERAL GENERAL BELL SCHEDULE 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 ‘’HANDS-ON” PHARMACY program: On Tuesday, January 28th a representative of Alpha will be here at lunch time to talk about their new ‘’HANDS-ON” PHARMACY program. Yes, you heard right. Representatives from UBC will be here to present the new program and answer your questions. See you at lunch time in room 322 this coming Tuesday. Ms. Holdgson and Ms. Ordonez AP Exam Fees Any students planning to write an AP Exam in May must pay their exam fees online or at the office by Jan 30th. Each exam costs $120. Ms .Rai Peer Tutors: Your Journals are due now. Please hand them in to Ms. Savage in Rm. 211 A.S.A.P. Dance Extravaganza: Hey Alpha, Dance Extravaganza is happening Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 pm in the Drama Studio. Tickets are just $5 and are sold in the foyer at lunch and at the door. Seating is limited and tickets are going fast. Ms. Stewart Yearbook Draw: The Yearbook is having a draw, but we must sell our last 42 (instead of 53) yearbooks first! If we sell out by the end of January, Alpha students can have the opportunity to win: Beats by dre headphones worth $120 Addidas Backpack Ceramic flat iron worth $150 Basket with Chcolate & Coffee Alpha Crew neck $50 gift card for Antons Restaurant $50 gift card for Brentwood Mall We MUST sell out by January 30th in order to have the draw. If we don’t sell out, the draw will be cancelled. Don’t miss out! Ms. Lopez Semester Break Client Day at Studio41- Book your salon appointments for Friday, February 6th. Appointments are available from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Please see Ms. Fahlman in the salon or 219 to book an appointment, or for a consultation. Ms. Fahlman Pink Anti Bullying T-Shirts for Sale: Attention any staff and student who want a pink acceptance anti bullying pink t-shirt, please see Ms. Pitassi in the office to order and pay (you can also order and pay online through School Cash). Price is $7. Deadline is February 1. Ms. Stewart GRADS Attention Grade 12s: Graduation Transition Workshop and Information held in room 321, January 28th at lunch. Reminder that it is Due Feb 10th and DPA is part of graduation requirements. Ms. Perizzolo Attention Grads-Baby Photos: Yearbook is yet again wanting to collect your baby photos. Right now Ms. Lopez has only received 14 photos. In order for baby photos to make it into the yearbook this year we would like to collect at least 100. Please submit your photos to: [email protected] between January 20 – 27. Thank you. Ms. Lopez Attention Grade 11 Students Planning on Applying to UBC Next year: Please stop by and see Ms. Hodgson in Student Services for important information. Deadline for UBC applications is January 31. Ms. Hodgson 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 -1- 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 CAREER PREP Attention 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: Vancouver International Children’s Festival: Join the Festival Family on the fun-filled Granville Island May 25-31 2015. Please attend an important meeting Thursday January 22 2015, at lunch in room 321 where you can find more information and sign-up. Vancouver Chilly Chase along the Seawall, Vancouver on Sunday, January 25th, 2015: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada presents a Run around the seawall to raise fund for leukemia and Lymphoma. They need volunteers to help with the race. If you are interested see Ms. Perizzolo. Have you ever panned for gold? If you have not, this is your opportunity to do it. Attend the 2015 Mineral Exploration Round up at Canada Place on January 26th. During this event, you will be able to pan for gold and explore careers in geology, mining, engineering (math, physics), business, or environmental applications. See Ms. Ordonez for more details. Ms. Ordonez Grade 11s, and 12s! Looking for community service hours? Winterruption 2015: A uniquely Vancouver winter festival on Granville Island requires volunteers in many different areas from Feb. 19th -22nd 2015. This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in hospitality, tourism, performing arts, entertainment, event management or those who are simply looking to fulfill general volunteer requirements. Come to the Career Centre for more information. The 23rd annual Wellness Fair: Please some to the Career Center to sign up for voluntary opportunities to the Wellness Fair. There are a variety of positions and times. Kiu Do Chinese School: Heritage Language Chinese school is looking for volunteers to help in many different projects. This opportunity runs every Saturday with two different shifts here at Alpha. Come to the Career Centre for more information. Artspace Children’s Arts Center: 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 Center. 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 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/ SPORTS Floor Hockey Intramurals: "Back by Popular demand" Open to all students from grades 8-12. Floor Hockey Intramural Sign-up sheets are now available from the Athletic Board. Get your friends together and make a team to participate. Don't have a team, but want to participate, no worries; come see Mr. Chandi @ the PE office and he will place you on a team. All Sign-up sheets need to be submitted along will Team performance bonds to Mr. Chandi @ the PE office before Thursday January 29th. Mr. Chandi Ski/Snowboard Club: Whistler/Blackcomb. Meeting at lunch on Friday in Rm. 211 for all students attending Saturday’s trip to Ms. Savage -2-