Daily bulletin

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS –Wednesday,  December 15,  2010

The Sr. Boys’ Basketball team won their first league game yesterday beating Sardis 73-42.  Congratulations boys.

Peyton MacDonald and Carter Williams, please drop by the office to pick up your pictures.

Grad Clothing will be on sale in the front foyer at lunch this week.

Hey people – bring your lunch and 50 cents to the library today at lunch time.  It’s the Battle of the Bats.  Principal versus Police Officer.  Mr. McDonald goes head to head with Carrie, our school liaison officer, duking it out for the Resource room in a Wii baseball game.

Cookies and Cocoa have arrived!!  Today is the day.  Grade 9 students gather your cookie decorating supplies and remain in your Block B class until your LINK Leader comes to pick you up.

LINK leaders please report to the cafeteria immediately after these announcements to help set up.

Attention all Grade 9 students - Are you struggling with Homework at home alone with no one to help you?  Do you need a study buddy to review for an upcoming test?  Is that Math questions keeping you awake at night?  Help has arrived!!  The LINK leaders will be offering Academic Assistance for Grade 9 students starting in January on Mondays and Wednesdays after school from 2:40 - 3:30 in C118.  So bring your homework and your questions and prepared to be assisted by the awesome and amazing Abby Collegiate LINK Leaders.

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

Daily Bulletin

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS –Tuesday,  December 14,  2010

Jazz Band (all week) and Senior Band (today) are cancelled, but Drumline is STILL ON.

Peyton MacDonald and Carter Williams, please drop by the office to pick up your pictures.

Grad Clothing will be on sale in the front foyer at lunch this week.

All you Wii fans out there, come to the library at lunch this Wednesday and cheer as Cst. Durocher takes down Mr. McDonald, or maybe not, in a baseball Wii competition.  You may bring your lunch to the library.  Admission is 50 cents with all proceeds going to the Resource Room.

Mrs. Varnes and Ms. MJ would like to thank the French students who attended last night's dinner at Le Bistro Chez Michel in North Vancouver for being wonderful ambassadors of Abbotsford Collegiate.  Both the restaurant staff and bus driver commented on your outstanding manners and behaviour.  Congratulations on a job well done!

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, December 13,  2010

Jazz Band (all week) and Senior Band (on Tuesday) are cancelled, but Drumline is STILL ON.

A reminder to all LINK Leaders - you will be visiting your Grade 9 crews in Block B today right after these announcements.  If you have any questions please come see Ms Campbell now!

HEY ABBY!!  Come on down to the cafeteria for a Christmas-style Project Runway Abby!  Five teams will be designing Christmas Wrap Couture complete with accesories!  The designs will be judged and the winning team will walk away with a Lifesaver book, movie gift certificates and a chance at the grand prize draw.  Come on down and  see the show!!

Don't forget:  tomorrow is TACKY TUESDAY!!  Wear all your best tacky Christmas Gear and get a treat and chance at the GRAND PRIZE DRAW!!  Winner will be announced Friday.  ALSO, pictures with Santa will be in the cafeteria - bring a buck, get your friends together and make Abby Christmas memories!  All proceeds will go towards Adopt-A-Family.

Jr. Boys Basketball Update – A reminder we have a home game tonight at 6:30 vs Yale.  Please be in the gym by 6:00pm.  

Grade 9 Boys Basketball practice at 2:30 today in the gym.

In the Pit Stop today –

Monday – Hot Dogs $1.50

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, December 10,  2010

Does your family run a dairy farm? Maybe you work on a dairy farm before or after school? Did you know there are school credits and a possible scholarship for being a Dairy Technician? See Mr. Grell in the Counselling Centre for more info.

Chess Club begins next Wednesday in room C223.  Come out to see who is the best.

There will be a mandatory meeting for the Leadership executive on Friday at lunch in Mrs. Caviggia's room.  All executive members must attend!

There will be a brief but important meeting for all girls interested in playing rugby on Tuesday, 11:05am in Mr. Clark’s room, C219.

Hey Abby - SANTA JUST CALLED and he can't gert away from the workshop to pose for our pictures today... he promises to be here on Tuesday, to capture you and all your friends in your TACKY CHRISTMAS wear!!!  Photos with Santa will be on Tuesday in the Cafeteria!

Anyone who is wearing a santa hat or antlers today should come on down to the cafeteria for a little Christmas treat!!

SIGN UP AT LUNCH TODAY in the front foyer today to participate in our Human Gift Wrapping contest!  You will be given a bag of materials to design a wrapping paper outfit complete with accessories!  We will be accepting 5 teams of 3-4 people for this challenge.  First come, first served!  There are Great Prizes to be won!!  

A reminder to all Leadership Executive members of our meeting today at lunch in Mrs Caviggia's room!

Jr. Girls’ and Sr. Girls Basketball team, please meet in room C112 at lunch.

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 –Thursday,  December 9,  2010

Abby Prayer group meets again this Today in C212

Are looking for a short term volunteer experience? Good Life fitness is opening in January and needs volunteers for their launch event. See Mr. Grell before Christmas break.

PICTURES WITH SANTA HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO FRIDAY!!  One dollar gets you a fun holiday photo with your friends and all proceeds will go to the food bank.  Remember to bring your loonie and your smiles to the cafeteria on Friday at lunch.... just wait until you see who Santa is!!!!!

Today is your LAST CHANCE to get candy grams!  Come and see us in the front foyer at lunch.  The last batch will be delivered on Friday at the end of block B.  

Tomorrow is Santa Hat day!!  Show your Christmas spirit and Wear your favorite Christmas hat or antlers and get a treat!!

There will be a mandatory meeting for the Leadership executive on Friday at lunch in Mrs. Caviggia's room.  All executive members must attend!

The following students please see Mr. Fujimura in the Learning Center.

Payton McDonald         Ben Prince              Nelson Lawlor

Sam Higgins                     Corey Winkler           Jade Cross

Taylor McLean

Write for Rights is THIS Friday, December 10th. ~Yesterday during blocks C & D we came around and spoke to your classes and we hope that you have all chosen your topics to write on! ~If we missed your class and you would like to know more about the event come down during lunch TODAY in room N109--Keyclub is having a meeting, and we'd love to fill you in! ~We hope to see everyone else tomorrow in the Cafeteria during blocks C & D, and to show our appreciation for your participation we will have Baked Goods for everyone who contributes a letter!

Hey everyone.  I would like to have senior band rehearsals tomorrow afternoon, but drumline is cancelled for the morning.  I am excited to introduce the new senior band music :)

In the Pit Stop today –

Monday – Hot Dogs $1.50

Wednesday - closed

Thursday – Samosas - $1.00 each or 2 for $1.50

Friday – California Rolls – $3.75 per box

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

.

Daily Bulletin

 DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS –Wednesday,  December 8,  2010

Abby Prayer group meets again this Thursday in C212

Are looking for a short term volunteer experience? Good Life fitness is opening in January and needs volunteers for their launch event. See Mr. Grell before Christmas break.

You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!  Playing today only in Movie Club is Doctor Suess's, "How The Grinch Stole Christmas."  Movie starts at 11:00, so bring your lunch and come enjoy a great holiday classic.  There will be no movie club on Thursday.

PICTURES WITH SANTA TODAY AND THURSDAY!!  Come down to the cafeteria at lunch to have your photo taken with Santa!  Individual and group shots are available.  A looney for the first photo and 50 cents for each additional print.  Antlers and Santa hats are available to make your photo even more festive.

CANDY GRAMS are still on sale in the front foyer - Thursday is the last day!!!!  Some will be delivered today in B block and the rest will go out on Friday.  Come on down to send that special someone something sweet!  You can even write them a personal message!!

Senior Leadership is CANCELLED for tomorrow morning.  There will be no morning Leadership class on Thursday.  We will see you bright and early next Tuesday!  

There will be a mandatory meeting for the Leadership executive on Friday at lunch in Mrs. Caviggia's room.  All executive members must attend!

Hey Abby - Time is running out to pre-order your yearbook and save. Order before the end of next week and save $10 on a regular yearbook, or $20 on a grade 12 grad edition that includes your name on the cover, a baby grad photo, and an eight page supplement with convocation and prom. Don't wait or you'll be late, and pay more - order and pay with Ms. Sarowa in the office.

Attention all students participating on the field trip to see 'Handel's Messiah' on Saturday, December 11.  The bus leaves Abbotsford Collegiate at 3:30 PM sharp.  We will be leaving with or without you and there are no refunds.  See you at 3:15 PM for attendance!  We will be back at 11:45 PM.

Attention all LINK leaders - there will be a meeting for all LINK Leaders today in the library at lunch.  

In the Pit Stop today –

Monday – Hot Dogs $1.50

Wednesday - closed

Thursday – Samosas - $1.00 each or 2 for $1.50

Friday – California Rolls – $3.75 per box

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

Daily Bulletin

 DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS –Tuesday,  December 7, 2010

Come and support our Senior Basketball teams today .  The girls play at 5:30pm and the boys at 7:00.  Good luck to the Junior Basketball teams who play at WJM today.

Senior Girls Basketball team please meet in room C112 today at lunch.

Hey Abby - Time is running out to pre-order your yearbook and save. Order before the end of next week and save $10 on a regular yearbook, or $20 on a grade 12 grad edition that includes your name on the cover, a baby grad photo, and an eight page supplement with convocation and prom. Don't wait or you'll be late, and pay more - order and pay with Ms. Sarowa in the office.

Attention all LINK leaders - there will be a meeting for all LINK Leaders today in the library at lunch.  

In the Pit Stop today –

Monday – Hot Dogs $1.50

Tuesday - Open

Wednesday – closed

Thursday – Samosas - $1.00 each or 2 for $1.50

Friday – California Rolls – $3.75 per box

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

.

Daily Bulletin

 DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS –Friday,  December 3, 2010

Natasha Sidhu,  Navjot Sidhu, Nicholas MacLaren – you have a package in the office to pick up.

For staff who participated in the Movember.  There will be a group picture with your shaved face, today  at lunch in the office.  Please be there.

Attention all LINK leaders - there will be a meeting for all LINK Leaders on Tuesday, December 7 in the library at lunch.  

Saturday School is on for tomorrow from 9:00 - 11:30.  Please be on time at 9:00 in the foyer and remember students it is your responsibility to bring the work you need.  Talk to your teachers today!!

Any student who has been asked to complete a "How Am I Doing" sheet needs to have those completed, signed by teachers and returned to Mr. or Ms. Campbell today.

Leadership students and teachers - Excellent job on the Dance last night!  The decorations were beautiful and everyone had a great time.  Well done Leadership team and well done students who attended the dance.

In the Pit Stop today –

Monday – Hot Dogs $1.50

Tuesday - Open

Wednesday – closed

Thursday – Samosas - $1.00 each or 2 for $1.50

Friday – California Rolls – $3.75 per box

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

.

Daily Bulletin

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS – Thursday, December 2, 2010

Grade 10 students going to the Career Fair, please make your way to front foyer now.

The bus for participants going to IB World Music on Friday, December 3 will leave Abbotsford Collegiate at 7:30 AM.  Make sure that you are here by 7:20 AM.

Aboriginal students, there is a Family Gathering and dinner at the Aboriginal Education Centre tonight from 6-8pm.  Come enjoy great food and company.  There is no cost and family and friends are welcome.  See Lindsay in room N113 for more details.

Music Students, please make sure you get all of your Neufeld Chicken orders to Miss H by Thursday.

An important reminder to the 12 girls’ rugby players helping with the shoe check at the dance – you must be in the cafeteria no later than 6:40pm.  Your names will on a list at the door.

There is a very important meeting for ALL student sponsors for Adopt-A-Family in Ms. Janzen's room at the start of lunch!!

Here is your Jr. Boys’ Basketball update for December 2^nd – The Jr. Boys charged out of the gate against Robert Bateman Secondary and held on, for a well deserved 46 to 42 win to open their season.  Collegiate’s leading scorer was Ivan Nichols and Coach Fiedler’s defensive player of the game was Edmon Thomas.  Next game is Friday morning at 9:00 am.

For staff who participated in the Movember.  There will be a group picture with your shaved face, Friday at lunch in the office.  Please be there.

Could the following students see Mr. Fujimura right away at lunch today.  

Payton McDonald Ben Prince              Nelson Lawlor           Dakota Reimer

Kevin Boivin            Sam Higgins             Corey Winkler           Jade Cross

Taylor McLean   Joey Claypool           Joe Klassen

In the Pit Stop today –

Monday – Hot Dogs $1.50

Tuesday - Open

Wednesday – closed

Thursday – Samosas - $1.00 each or 2 for $1.50

Friday – California Rolls – $3.75 per box

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

Daily Bulletin

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS – Wednesday, December 1, 2010

HIB students - we will meet today at 11:00 AM in W119.

Aboriginal students, there is a Family Gathering and dinner at the Aboriginal Education Centre tomorrow from 6-8pm.  Come enjoy great food and company.  There is no cost and family and friends are welcome.  See Lindsay in room N113 for more details.

Could the following students see Mr. Fujimura at lunch:

Nelson Lawor            Joe Klassen             Jordan Woods            Kevin Boivin

Caleb Andres            Joey Claypool           Cody Lawlor             Dakota Reimer

Terrance Toews

Tickets are selling FAST for the dance this Thursday!  Come and see us in the front foyer at the start of lunch to get yours!!  Also, today is the day to request the music you want to hear at the dance!  We will be sending it off to the DJ this afternoon, so if there is a song you just HAVE to hear, get it on the list today!

Reminder to music students that poinsettias will be ready to pick up today  in the high school music room at the end of the day.

Playing Wednesday, December 1st in Movie Club: "The Polar Express."  Movie starts at 11:00 so bring your lunch, your friends and come enjoy a great movie!

Music Students, please make sure you get all of your permission forms to Miss H today and your Neufeld Chicken orders to Miss H by Thursday.

In the Pit Stop today –

Monday – Hot Dogs $1.50

Tuesday - Open

Wednesday – closed

Thursday – Samosas - $1.00 each or 2 for $1.50

Friday – California Rolls – $3.75 per box

Betty Smith

Abbotsford Collegiate

:o)

Success is not a state to arrive at,

but rather a manner of travelling

.