EAGLE VISION - St. Mary`s High School

EAGLE VISION
Monday March 30, 2015
Come to the chapel immediately at the start of your lunch today (noon or 1:15) for silent
meditation! 10 minutes max. Everyone welcome!
Youth-In-Action
Looking for something to do outside of school hours and you live in the Blessed Sacrament Parish area? Consider joining their YouthIN-Action group. Lots of activities and you are welcome to attend any time (membership not required . Also check out their facebook
page - Youth-IN-Action. Activities for April are…..
Saturday, April 11
Saturday, April 18
Saturday, April 25
4:00- 6:30pm Parish Centre
6:00- 7:00pm Parish Centre
6:00- 7:00pm Parish Centre
Movie and Snacks: Faith Like Potatoes
Topical Discussion: Proof For The
Monopoly of Life: Social, Games, and
Resurrection
Refreshments
Dominican Encounter with Faith and Hospitality – November 20-27, 2015
For current grade 10’s and 11’s - Visit classnet to access more information and application. Deadline: applications need
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to be emailed to the chaplain ([email protected]) by April 7 . If you have any questions, there will be an
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information session on March 30 in the chapel meeting room after school or see the chaplain.
Toonie Tuesday Dress Down Day
On Tuesday March 31, all staff and students are encouraged to dress down and donate $2 in support of Dream for
Uganda. For more details: http://dreamforuganda.com/.
Girls Baseball
Try-outs for this year's team will continue on Monday, March 30 and Wednesday, April 02. Both try-outs will be held in the
gym from 0730-0830. Please bring running shoes and a ball-glove.
ENRichment
All students planning to attend UW TD Discovery Days April 14th, must return their permission form to Ms. McCormick
ASAP.
FIRST NATIONS, METIS ans INUIT student conference day
Any TERM 1 grade 12 Native Studies student is invited to attend a workshop for FNMI on Wednesday April 8.
Please see Mrs. Crone for permission form and details about the trip.
TinMan Triathlon
The TinMan Triathlon is Tuesday, May 26th in Elmira. See Mrs. Karl in room 207 or 232 for the information package and
registration details.
Electronic cigarettes (e-sigs)
Smoking electronic cigarettes (e-sigs) anywhere on Waterloo Catholic District School Board property is
prohibited.
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Make it Count with Co-op!
Attention all students who have signed up for Co-op for next year. Please make sure you have handed in your green and
yellow co-op forms. If you still have these forms, complete them ASAP and put them in the box in the co-op hallway. If
you need new forms, please pick them up in the co-op hallway.
Graduates
If you haven't paid your grad fees, there is still time BUT space is running out.
 Ceremony $80, June 22, Centre in the Square.
 Limited space for breakfast, $15, May 28.
 Waitlist only for retreat, $35, May 25.
Don't be disappointed - pay in the Main Office, ASAP.
SHSM at SMH
If you have requested online training, please complete ASAP so that your Progress Report will reflect the training.
SMH GRAD AWARD APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Graduating students can find the applications for grad awards on the SMH website under GRADUATION INFORMATION.
Awards are given out for the following categories so ALL students are eligible: Co-Curricular Participation ▪Community
Service & Volunteerism ▪Positive Character and Community Spirit ▪Faith Involvement ▪Academic performance ▪
Leadership. Award Applications are due APRIL 30TH to the Main Office.
CLUBS/SPORTS
Math Homework Club
All students are welcome Mondays and Thursdays after school from 3:15 to 4:30, in room 109.
Guidance
The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada September 2015 Co-op Program
16 years old to apply 17 years old by September 1/15. Please see your Guidance Counsellor if you are interested.
University of Guelph Interaction Conference (Grades 10 and 11)
Attend a one day conference Wednesday April 8th - for students who have a passion for learning and a desire to
continue their education beyond the secondary school level. Register at admission.uogrelph.ca/interactions. If you have
any questions call 519-824-4120 ext. 56716.
ENRichment: TD Discovery Days in Health Sciences
U of W (Apr.14) & McMaster (May 21). Student Registration Now Open. See Ms. McCormick if interested in attending.
ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TRADES
Does a career in a trade interest you? Did you know that there are 156 different trades? Check out this site to learn
more about apprenticeships and trades!! http://www.earnwhileyoulearn.ca
LIBC – Leadership in Business Conference
Connecting past, present and future students with Laurier’s School of Business & Economics, the community and
internationally! Where: Wilfrid Laurier University When: May 7-10, 2015. For more information email:
[email protected] To Sign Up visit: www.thelinkonline.org/sign-up.
INDSPIRE – Indigenous Education, Canada’s Future (Grades 9-12)
What’s your dream job? Go to SOARING to find out! Free conference for First Nation, Inuit and Metis students.
Participate in workshops about specific careers, learn about bursaries and scholarships for post-secondary education as
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well as meet Canada’s top Employers. Where: London, ON When: May 5 , 2015. See your Guidance Counsellor to sign
up or email [email protected].
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L.E.A.P - Learning Enrichment Advancement Program (Grades 9-12)
Take courses in the following: Engineering, Science, Bioengineering, Structures, Mechanisms & Materials, Engineering
technology. Where: McMaster University When: 2 week sessions (June 29-July 10, July 13- July 24, July 27 – August 7)
For more details, visit leap.mcmaster.ca
Archaeology Summer Course
Attend a 2 week Interdisciplinary Studies Course in Pickering (field and Classroom work included). You will achieve a
grade 12, University credit; fees include meals, accommodation, lab (bursaries available). See www.boydfieldschool.org
for more details.
Scholarships/Awards
St. Anthony Daniel Council of the Catholic Women’s League – Graduation Award
$100 Award for a graduating student in the St. Anthony Daniel Parish - This award recognizes a student who
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demonstrates that they are living the Parish Mission statement. Due Date – May 15 , 2015. For an application, please
see your Guidance Counsellor or you can pick one up from the office at St. Anthony Daniel Parish.
OECTA Bursary
Students who will be completing their secondary studies this year and who wish to apply for a bursary are requested to
submit a completed application. Please see your guidance counsellor for information. Applications are due MAY 22, 2015.
University of Guelph Scholarships
Learn more about this and other new scholarships - including exciting new details about our Specialist High Skills Major
Entrance Award at guelphhumber.ca/sfs/entrance-scholarships
Kitchener Sports Association
Are you or have you been involved in minor sports either through school or the community? Are you planning on attending
a post-secondary institution after graduation? If you’ve answered yes to both of these questions then the Kitchener Sports
Association may have a scholarship for you! Check out the Scholarship tab on their website at www.kitchenersports.ca or
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come see Ms. Collins in Guidance for more information. Deadline for submission is April 3 .
Volunteer Opportunities
Children's Easter Party
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The event date is Sunday, March 29 from 2-4pm. Volunteers for are needed from 1pm to 5pm.
Please contact the Doon Pioneer Park Community Center office to sign up as a volunteer for this event.
519-741-2641
EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS
Learn & Earn Your Community Involvement Hours! You can participate in FREE workshops at the Kitchener Public
Library hosted by EPYC Initiatives! The workshops strengthen your leadership skills and teach you about ideas and tools
to create social change and earn community involvement hours. Register online today! http://epycinitiatives.com/epycevents/. Next workshop is March 28 from 12-4pm.
Nutrition for Learning
Volunteers needed for Thursday Morning 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and fill in (as needed) for absent volunteers. See Ms.
Thompson if interested.
FACT: Kindness influences happiness. If you are kind to others, you'll be happier! You'll also be healthier and
there's a good chance you'll live longer. Kindness Matters @ SMH.
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