Daily Bulletin

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Due to the Pro-D Day this Friday, the Abbotsford Collegiate Prayer Group will be hosting this week's Quest series, today and Thursday at lunch in Portable #3.

If you are planning to take Student Leadership 10, 11 or 12 or Peer Tutoring 12 next year please make sure you have filled out the application form and returned it to your counsellor by March 31.  If you need an application please see your counsellor.  You will not be enrolled in the course without a completed application form.

Grade 12 students are reminded to self report your interim and final grades to U. Vic and UFV online by March 31^st.  If you need assistance, see Mrs. Doan with your student number.

If youíre going to UFV next year, you can sign up in the counseling centre for a 15 minute one on one advising session on Thursday, April 1^st with a UFV Educational Advisor.  Limited spots between 11:00 to 1:00.

Attention Senior Choir ñ there is NO rehearsal today after school BUT you must come at 2:40 sharp for a 5 minute meeting.  Be on time, please!

To music students:  Purdyís is ready to take home.  Come see Miss Hasiuk.

This is a reminder to all Abbyís Got Talent finalists, organizers and hosts that there is a meeting tomorrow, Thursday at lunch in S210.  Finalists must be there with their music or not be in the show.

Regional Skills Competitions take place today at several sites in the Fraser Valley. These Abby Collegiate students will be competing today in order to advance to the Provincial level.

ï  Automotive Service, Andrew Fox, Andy Soto, Richard Punter

ï  Cabinetmaking, Lance Graham

ï  Carpentry, Kyle Mueler, Garrett Schurman, Jesse Gowan

ï  Electrical, Randell Warren, Marley LaFortune

        ï  Welding, James Motion, Peter Johns, Aaron Knorr

Please wish them the Best of Luck.

Thanks to all who voted for Grad Speaker.  Please give a big congratulations to Jeet Saini, your grad speaker for 2010.

There is a HIB meeting in W119 at 11:00 today.

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Tuesday, March 30, 2010

DUE TO EASTER LONG WEEKEND, THERE WILL BE NO SATURDAY SCHOOL SCHOOL THIS SATURDAY

Reminder to all LINK leaders about the meeting at lunch TODAY.  Read over the white activity sheet,  gather the materials your group will need and come prepared to work.

Due to the Pro-D Day this Friday, the Abbotsford Collegiate Prayer Group will be hosting this week's Quest series, on Wednesday and Thursday at lunch in Portable #3.

If you are planning to take Student Leadership 10, 11 or 12 or Peer Tutoring 12 next year please make sure you have filled out the application form and returned it to your counsellor by March 31.  If you need an application please see your counsellor.  You will not be enrolled in the course without a completed application form.

Grade 12 students are reminded to self report your interim and final grades to U. Vic and UFV online by March 31^st.  If you need assistance, see Mrs. Doan with your student number.

If youíre going to UFV next year, you can sign up in the counseling centre for a 15 minute one on one advising session on Thursday, April 1^st with a UFV Educational Advisor.  Limited spots between 11:00 to 1:00.

Battling wind, rain, and hail, the boys struggled with a slippery ball at Aldergrove today.~ With tries from Dallas Yassinsky, Tanner Storoshenko, and Joe Klassen, the team came back to tie the game at 15 all after being down 15-10.~ Congratulations go out to all who braved the insane weather and earned a point today.~ Player of the Game goes to Tanner Storoshenko for his continued hard running and consistent try scoring.

Come out and support the junior panthers when they take on Hansen tomorrow on the oval.

Attention Music Students ñ Purdyís orders are in.  They will be ready to pick up in the music room by the end of the day.

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Monday, March 29, 2010

Yearbooks are going fast.  Pre sales are now over.  There will be some extras ordered.  To guarantee you get a copy this year, you will need to prepay at the office.  Cost $60.00.

Reminder to all LINK leaders about the meeting at lunch on Tuesday, March 30.  Read over the white activity sheet,  gather the materials your group will need and come prepared to work.

If you are planning to take Student Leadership 10, 11 or 12 or Peer Tutoring 12 next year please make sure you have filled out the application form and returned it to your counsellor by March 31.  If you need an application please see your counsellor.  You will not be enrolled in the course without a completed application form.

Grade 12 students are reminded to self report your interim and final grades to U. Vic and UFV online by March 31^st.  If you need assistance, see Mrs. Doan with your student number.

If youíre going to UFV next year, you can sign up in the counseling centre for a 15 minute one on one advising session on Thursday, April 1^st with a UFV Educational Advisor.  Limited spots between 11:00 to 1:00.

Reminder to anyone who judged Abbyís Got Talent auditions, there is a meeting today at lunch in Mr. Fetterlyís room.  To all competitors, the list of finalists will be posted on the dance room door at the end of lunch today.

The leadership class is giving away Easter chocolate in the cafeteria today.  If you want to win solid chocolate bunnies and chocolate eggs all you have to do is show up and be ready for the challenge.

The Senior Girls Soccer team plays Bateman today at Saddle Park.  A reminder to all players that your bus to Saddle Park leaves at 2:15 today.  Our game time might be moved up to 3:00.

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Friday, March 26, 2010

Devon Wood and Jade Morrill, please report to the CTC Programs Office right after these announcements.

Another shipment of Grad Photos has arrived.  Please stop by the office to pick up.

Basketball 3 on 3 intramurals starting next week.  Sign up your teams on the list outside the office.  You can have a max of 4 to a team.

Yearbooks are going fast.  Pre sales are now over.  There will be some extras ordered.  To guarantee you get a copy this year, you will need to prepay at the office.  Cost $60.00.

Today at lunch in Portable #3, the Abbotsford Collegiate Prayer Group will be continuing the hosting of a DVD series called Quest.~ Quest is designed to get young students talking about spiritual matters.  Everyone is welcome to come along on the Quest for Truth.  

Abbyís Got Talent auditions today at lunch.  Come out and show us your talent!

Saturday School is on for tomorrow.  If you are failing one or more courses you need to be there at 9:00 sharp.  Bring enough work to last until 11:30.

The following LINK leaders need to see Ms Campbell immediately after these announcements:

Nic Arthur, Allyson Braaten, Cody Brown, Cory Cannon, Ashley Carroll, Chelsey Dykshoorn, Krista Esau, Brianna Macaulay, Chyna McAuley, Jorin McSween, Brianna Morse, Max Rowland, Patricia Saville, Amour Villeneuve, Carson Williams, Rebecca Zweep and Bryan Arthur.

Reminder to all LINK leaders about the meeting at lunch on Tuesday, March 30.  Read over the white activity sheet, gather the materials your group will need and come prepared to work.

If you are planning to take Student Leadership 10, 11 or 12  or Peer Tutoring  12 next year please make sure you have filled out the application form and returned it to your counsellor by March 31.  If you need an application please see your counsellor.  You will not be enrolled in the course without a completed application form.

On the good news front, the Girlsí rugby team began league play with a convincing win over Earl Marriot.  Final score was 36 ñ 5 for Abby.  Lauren Arthur had a brilliant game as stand off and scored a try.  Tiffany Picketts was a beast at #8 and scored a try.  Tries were also scored by captain Meagan Pauls, 2 by Natalie Teteris and get ready for thisÖ..Jacquie Tourand who rucked like a machine almost scored another.  Kayla VanVeld had her best game of the year and finally, Player of the Match was awarded to Amanda Labbe, playing the entire game at scrum half.  Great job team!!

Anyone interested in participating in the District Public Speaking competition in April is asked to see Mrs. Varnes as soon as possible.  Three contestants from our school will compete against other schools in the district.  You donít need a finished speech now, but itís time to start writing.

Brenna Penner, Shannon Warkentin and Kaylee Tyler, please see Karen Massier from UFV in the sprinkler room, today.

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thursday, March 25, 2010

Another shipment of Grad Photos has arrived.  Please stop by the office to pick up.

The Girlsí Rugby team is reminded of their early dismissal today from block C at 1:45pm.  The bus leaves for Semiahmoo at 2:00pm.

Race team meeting today, at 2:40 in E101.

Basketball 3 on 3 intramurals starting next week.  Sign up your teams on the list outside the office.  You can have a max of 4 to a team.

Yearbooks are going fast.  Pre sales are now over.  There will be some extras ordered.  To guarantee you get a copy this year, you will need to prepay at the office.  Cost $60.00.

Today at lunch in Portable #3, the Abbotsford Collegiate Prayer Group will be continuing the hosting of a DVD series called Quest.~ Quest is designed to get young students talking about spiritual matters and there will be free pop there!~ Everyone is welcome to come along on the Quest for Truth.  

Abbyís Got Talent auditions today and Friday at lunch.  Come out and show us your talent!

Reminder to all music students going on the "Festival Nelson" Tour :  you need to pay your final deposits by 3:00 today.

Our Junior Boys Rugby team played a strong game against Brookswood yesterday, winning 37-5. Tries were scored by Tanner Storoshenko, Dillon McGuire, Dallas Yassinsky, Joe Klassen, and Jeremy Pauls. Dillon McGuire earned player of the game status with three tries, and some great defensive play.  A reminder of the "Chalk talk" in E105 immediately after school.

Our senior boys are playing today against Fleetwood Park on the oval at 4.  Please come out and support.

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Yearbooks are going fast.  Pre sales are now over.  There will be some extras ordered.  To guarantee you get a copy this year, you will need to prepay at the office.  Cost $60.00.

Tomorrow at lunch in Portable #3, the Abbotsford Collegiate Prayer Group will be continuing the hosting of a DVD series called Quest.~ Quest is designed to get young students talking about spiritual matters and there will be free pop there!~

Everyone is welcome to come along on the Quest for Truth.  Abbyís Got Talent auditions start this week in the dance room Thursday and Friday at lunch.  Come out and show us your talent!

Attention Staff:  Please dismiss members of the Jr. Boys Rugby team at 1:25 today.  Boys, meeting in the front foyer for your 1:45 bus.

Would Austin Bilodeau, Gaven Burbank, Alyssa Davis, Kellie Eby, Chris Faessler, Mitchell Follett, Cody Follett, Allanah Kenny, Kassandra MacDonald and Robbie Martin please go to room S214 at the beginning of lunch today.

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Yearbooks are going fast.  Pre sales are now over.  There will be some extras ordered.  To guarantee you get a copy this year, you will need to prepay at the office.  Cost $60.00.

Reminder of the LINK leader meeting at lunch in the library TODAY.  Please be on time.

Students participating on the field trip to UFV to see Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', we will be meeting in the front foyer at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 24th.  The bus will depart at 11:10 am, with or without you, and there are no refunds on your ticket.  If you have not yet handed in your form or if you have any questions, please see Ms. MJ ASAP in W119.

Abbyís Got Talent auditions start this week in the dance room today, Thursday and Friday at lunch.  Come out and show us your talent!

Important notice to anyone interested in going on the trip to Europe next spring break. Mr. Cornies and Mrs. Janzen will be holding the parent's meeting tonight at 7 pm in the music room. If you're interested in signing up to see Germany/Austria/Hungary and the Czech republic, see Mr. Cornies today at lunch in the music room.

Semester 1 Honour Roll is finally posted outside the office.  Congratulations to all students who attained Honour Roll status.

Our Junior Boys Rugby team played a great game against Mouat yesterday, winning 22-19. In a great team effort, tries were scored by Paul Song, Jordan Johnson, and Dallas Yassinsky, one conversion by Jeremy Pauls. Our forwards put in a great effort, out-rucking the Hawks and creating good, clean possession for our backs. With two tries and some inspired play, Dallas Yassinsky earns player of the game.

Grade nine Aboriginal students...if you did not attend the meeting yesterday, there will be another short, but very important meeting today at the beginning of lunch in the library computer cove.

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Monday, March 22, 2010

Yearbooks are going fast.  Pre sales are now over.  There will be some extras ordered.  To guarantee you get a copy this year, you will need to prepay at the office.  Cost $60.00.

Reminder of the LINK leader meeting at lunch in the library on Tuesday, March 23.  Please be on time.

The following students please come see Ms Campbell immediately after these announcements:

Cameron McIntosh                                Gursajan Mandair

Kyle Mills                                      Dakota Scott

Raelynn Markerth                                Latisha Smith

Austin Smith                                    Billy Souvannahong

Robyn Viala                                     Alanna Kaetler

Reminder to all Dance Students that Miss Pitts will be ready to start the second workshop at 1:15 sharp.  Please make sure you are on time and ready to dance

Today is the last day to order Purdy's chocolates.  Find a music student for a catalogue.  Your treats will be here in time for Easter, so get 'em while theyíre hot!  Orders are due in the music room by 3:00 TODAY

Students participating on the field trip to UFV to see Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', we will be meeting in the front foyer at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 24th.  The bus will depart at 11:10 am, with or without you, and there are no refunds on your ticket.  If you have not yet handed in your form or if you have any questions, please see Ms. MJ ASAP in W119.

Track and Field practice today after school @ 2:45pm.  Meet at the track.

Dodgeball finals are today. Average Joes are playing the Skills that Kill.  Come out to watch the action at lunch today.

Abbyís Got Talent auditions start this week in the dance room on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at lunch.  Come out and show us your talent!

Grade nine Aboriginal students...there will be a short, but very important meeting today at lunch in the library computer cove.

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Friday, March 19, 2010

Grade photos have arrived, please pick up at the office.

Anyone interested in Track and Field see Mr. Fujimura to sign up in room N117.

Reminder anyone interested in playing football there is a throw around after school today.

The Foodsafe classes have been postponed until after Easter.

Yearbooks are going fast.  Pre sales are now over.  There will be some extras ordered.  To guarantee you get a copy this year, you will need to prepay at the office.  Cost $60.00.

Baby Grad Ad cut off is this Friday.   Cost $5.00 unless you have pre purchased the special Grad yearbook.  

There is an information meeting today at lunch in Rm C214 for anyone interested in joining Key Club and getting involved in community service.

Congrats to the Girlsí Rugby team for their 29 ñ 14 win against Heritage Park.  Meagan Pauls and Jade Cross each scored tries, with scrum half and player of the match, Junnaya Murphy adding 3 more.  Honourable mention to Jessica Sabourin, playing prop and Shelby Pihl who connected on 2 converts.  Lauren Arthur, Tiffany Picketts and Natalie Teteris all had excellent all round games.

Today in Portable #3 the Abbotsford Collegiate Prayer Group will be hosting a DVD series called Quest.~~Quest is designed to get young students talking about spiritual matters and we'll have free pizza and pop there too! ~

Important LINK leader meeting next Tuesday, March 23 at lunch in the library.  We will be planning events for the remainder of the year so be at the meeting and be ready to work.

Saturday School begins this Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 - 11:30.  If you are failing a course this semester you should be at Saturday School.  Please check with your teachers for an up to date mark and bring enough work to keep you busy for the entire time.  If you think you might be failing a course you probably are so again check with your teacher.  If you received a letter at home then you know you are failing a course and we will see you on Saturday.

This is the last week to buy grad clothing.  See Mrs. Caviggia in room C214 to order clothing.

Grads, please remember to see Mrs. Webster about your grad gown heights TODAY.

Purdyís Chocolate orders at due March 22^nd.  Orders can be placed with any of the music students or see Ms. Hasiuk.

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Thursday, March 18, 2010

Senior Girls soccer players are reminded to hand in their fees and permission forms to Mr. Fetterly in S210 today at lunch.  You will be able to pick up your jersey at the same time.

Yearbooks are going fast.  Pre sales are now over.  There will be some extras ordered.  To guarantee you get a copy this year, you will need to prepay at the office.  Cost $60.00.

Baby Grad Ad cut off is this Friday.   Cost $5.00 unless you have pre purchased the special Grad yearbook.  

Auditions for the annual ìAbbyís Got Talentî show starts next week.  Come on out Tuesday, Thursday or Friday to audition.  Auditions are in the dance room at lunch.  Come show off your talent.  ìAbbyís got Talentî show will take place April 8^th.

This Thursday and Friday in Portable #3 the Abbotsford Collegiate Prayer Group will be hosting a DVD series called Quest.~~Quest is designed to get young students talking about spiritual matters and we'll have free pizza and pop there too! ~

Important LINK leader meeting next Tuesday, March 23 at lunch in the library.  We will be planning events for the remainder of the year so be at the meeting and be ready to work.

Saturday School begins this Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 - 11:30.  If you are failing a course this semester you should be at Saturday School.  Please check with your teachers for an up to date mark and bring enough work to keep you busy for the entire time.  If you think you might be failing a course you probably are so again check with your teacher.  If you received a letter at home then you know you are failing a course and we will see you on Saturday.

This is the last week to buy grad clothing.  See Mrs. Caviggia in room C214 to order clothing.

Grads, please remember to see Mrs. Webster about your grad gown heights TODAY.

Students, please park your vehicles in the student parking lot at the front of the school. Students are not to be parking their cars in the back of the school.  This is staff designated parking only.

The Girlís Rugby team plays today on the oval against Heritage Park at 3:30.  So all you fans, thatís your Brittany Larsen and Mr. Burns!  Come out and enjoy the sunshine and a good game.

Purdyís Chocolate orders at due March 22^nd.  Orders can be placed with any of the music students or see Ms. Hasiuk.

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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Anyone interested in Track and Field, please go to room N117 for a quick meeting at lunch today.

All football players ñ There will be a brief meeting in Room N117 right away at lunch.

Auditions for the annual ìAbbyís Got Talentî show starts next week.  Come on out Tuesday, Thursday or Friday to audition.  Auditions are in the dance room at lunch.  Come show off your talent.  ìAbbyís got Talentî show will take place April 8^th.

This Thursday and Friday in Portable #3 the Abbotsford Collegiate Prayer Group will be hosting a DVD series called Quest.~~Quest is designed to get young students talking about spiritual matters and we'll have free pizza and pop there too! ~

Important LINK leader meeting next Tuesday, March 23 at lunch in the library.  We will be planning events for the remainder of the year so be at the meeting and be ready to work.

Saturday School begins this Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 - 11:30.  If you are failing a course this semester you should be at Saturday School.  Please check with your teachers for an up to date mark and bring enough work to keep you busy for the entire time.  If you think you might be failing a course you probably are so again check with your teacher.  If you received a letter at home then you know you are failing a course and we will see you on Saturday.

This is the last week to buy grad clothing.  See Mrs. Caviggia in room C214 to order clothing.

There will be a short Key Club meeting today at lunch in room C214.

Grade 12s, if a teacher has not already asked you about your height for your grad gown, please see Mrs. Webster TODAY at lunch in N115.