WESTLANE SECONDARY SCHOOL

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, May 23, 2012

DENTAL SCREENING
This Friday, Public Health will be in the main foyer from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. For student aged 17 and under. Please stop by and talk to a registered dental hygienist and see if you’re eligible to receive free dental care. They have dental goodies to be handed out as well.

GIRLS SLOWPITCH
Manditory Girl's Slowpitch Practice tomorrow after school on the diamond. If you can't make it, you must see Mr. O before the end of the day. Please bring any remaining permission forms.

CABARET
The music department will be having a “Movie Music” buy-in Period 2 on Friday in the cafeteria. Tickets will be sold at lunch in the front foyer. $2.00 for just the show, $3.00 including cotton candy.

Varsity Boys Soccer
There will be a varsity boys soccer practice today after school.

Student Council!
Are you looking for some community service hours? Here's the perfect chance! Student Council will be having a car wash on Saturday June 2nd in the Walmart parking lot. You can get 4 community service hours for coming out from 11am-1pm, sign-ups are posted in Student Services and in front of the main office!

BASEBALL TEAM
All baseball team members are reminded to be at Oakes Park, with their equipment, no later than 3 this afternoon as game time is 3:30. If any changes occur, an additional announcement will be made.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Volunteers are needed for Canada Day on Sunday, July 1st. An Information Meeting will be held on tomorrow at the MacBain Community Centre from 3:30 - 4:40. Volunteer Forms can be picked up at the Recreation & Culture Office. See posting in Student Services.

The Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre and Red Roof Retreat Centres need volunteers to help at their Day Camps for children and youth with special needs. Activities include Swimming, gym, crafts, activities with special visitors, trips to the farm, and much more. The Camps run from 8:30 - 3:30 daily. If interested contact Cathy Austin at 905 688-1890, ext. 217. See posting in Student Services.

Anyone needing service hours can help paint the backdrop for the music cabaret after school. Artistic skills are not necessary, the lines are already drawn. Contact Celeste Roorda or Mrs. Greenall for more information.

STUDENT SERVICES
The YMCA is hosting a Multicultural Day at the Newcomer Information Centre at 8123 Lundy's Lane on Friday from 4:00 - 6:00. Multicultural Day is a unique opportunity to discover the richness and flavors from different cultures of the world, all in or place. Kids are welcome, there will be prizes, food, fun activities and surprises.

Employment Opportunity
The Niagara Region of Public Health is offering a paid leadership position for September. The position involves educating peers about current health issues. This is a perfect opportunity to develop leadership skills while earning extra money. See Student Services for more information and contacts.

University Bound Students
All university bound students are reminded that they need to go on the OUAC website to accept an offer by June 1st. Only 35 of the 58 applicants have done this. It is imperative you meet this deadline or your offer will be revoked! If you have questions, or need assistance, please see Student Services.

SPARTONICS
This Sunday, FIRST Team 1503 Spartonics is holding a car wash fundraiser. It will be taking place from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, and it is being held in the Zehr's parking lot, at the corner of Morrison and Dorchester. Come on out to get a spartacular car wash, and help out your local robotics team! We hope to see you there!

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Last call for any Grade 11 or Grade 12 students wishing to participate in an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament this Friday! You MUST have your Permission to Participate Form signed and submitted to Mrs. Lawrence in the Phys-ed Office by Thursday to attend!