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Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Welland Weather

 

 

Cougar Sportscenter

Don't Jump!!!

 

Do not pick your courses until you see this video!

 

Get Your Grad Hoodies! Cheerleaders!

 

We are now taking orders for this year's Grad Hoodies!
$45 without your name, $55 with your name.
All orders must be pre-paid because we are making
$0 on these!

 

 

The Cougar ladies are going to be bringing the heat this cheer season! Looking Great Ladies!

Click here for more pictures

Win an IPOD Touch and Dinner?! Cougar Yoga!

 

Rules You Must Follow to submit a valid entry:

Any colour combination may be used. Any shape or image may be used that effectively demonstrates the robotics team.

The Logo must:

1. contain originally created graphics and designs - that means NO clip art

2. be submitted in 8.5 x 11 format

3. be in a JPEG or printable format

4. be free from copyright - don’t use a character from a movie or comic, etc...

5. able to be reproduced – the image will need to be scanned if it’s on paper

 

Criteria for Selection: The logos will be judged for: Level of

Effectiveness in representing the Welland Centennial Robotics Club,

Centrobotics, visual appeal and creativity.

 

Prizes: The student who designs the winning logo will receive IPOD touch and dinner for two at M.T. Bellies.

The Runner up will receive dinner for two at M.T. Bellies.

 

Submission Information: Please submit entries to Principal Ross. Entries may also be submitted electronically to clarkie@iaw.com

 

Each entry should also clearly indicate student name and grade either written on the back or in the file name, if electronic.

 

Finally: All submissions must be received by Monday Feb 22nd at 2:30 p.m.

 

What we do:

The team designs, creates and competes with several robots. They have created the MADCAT 1 and 2. The team has had amazing success with these 2 robot designs. The team has made it to the quarter finals in 2

international competitions, as well as, earning themselves a qualifying place in the Championship of 200 teams from North and South America in Omaha, NB and won the DSBN GOLD medal for Skills.

 

 

Every Wednesday at 2:45 cougar yoga will be taking place in room 151 if you have any questions please feel free to see Miss Bernicky ! 

Never done yoga before? No problem! All are welcome.

 

All I want  is... Volley Ball

 

 

The Senior girls volleyball team continued their winning ways be defeating the Fort Erie Falcons on January 14th, well done ladies!

HOODIES ARE HERE! Badminton

Attention cougars we got our first shipment of hoodies! The Cougar Den will be open at lunch on Friday, so come on down and check out the new gear! The young lady is sporting a traditional hoodie ($25) while the gentleman has a classy, short zipper hoodie, with the collar up($40). Very cool!

We have limited quantity of ladies fitted T-shirts for $12.00. If you were disappointed last week because we didn't have your size don't worry we are restocked with a new supply of regular shirts too, so come early and get yours!

More gear will be forthcoming but we need your help in determining what will sell. Bring your money on Friday at lunch to the Auditorium kiosk in the South hallway if you want to be among the first to get one of these babies.

Cougar Store Hours:

 

 

 

New members are always welcome.

Semi Formal!  
This years Semi-Formal will be held at Club Castropignano in Port Robinson on February 19th.  Tickets for semi will be available in the Cafeteria during the first week of semester 2.  Tickets will be sold from February 2nd to the 5th, and will be $45.00. There will be 350 Tickets available so please do not procrastinate!  

 

Militia Coop Sports Eligibility Rules
Attention all students interested in Militia-Coop semester 2. Please go to guidance to hear the new changes to the program.

 

Click here to learn more about what you need to do as a student in order to participate in co-curricular sports and activities.
Relay For Life
Fantastic news! One of our very own cougars designed the logo that will be used for this years Relay for life t-shirts!

 

Need a Job?
Want a head start on getting that summer job? St. Vincent de Paul Summer Camp is now accepting applications for camp counselors, lifeguards and counselors- in- training! See Guidance for details!

If you are interested in lining up a great outdoor job for this summer right now! come down to the Guidance Office for details. No Experience necessary but transportation is required.

 

Exchange
Any students who are interested in the 3 month or the one month exchange to France, Spain or Belgium are asked to see Mme. Brennand in Guidance.

 

Art on the Wall
A wide range of work  from grades 9-12 is on display. Mrs. Thibault encourages you to come down to City Hall, and come check out some amazing artwork.

Congratulations to all participating students.

Check it out

 

Tutoring
If there are any students interested in tutoring a grade 7, male student at Ross School in math please see Mrs. Kowal in room 115. community service hours can be gained by tutoring.

Any grade 11 or grade 12 students interested in tutoring at Glendale school are asked to see Mme Brennand as soon as possible. You will earn community service hours.

 

Prom Hoodies
The Grad Hoodies will be sold this week at the cafe. You can try them on, but you must have your money to order. They will only be on sale until Wednesday! Thank you for supporting your Prom Committee.

 

Body World
Any grade 11 or 12 science student form first of second semester is eligible to attend the Ontario Science centre field trip on February 11th. We will be viewing Body Worlds, an  IMAX film, exploring the science centre exhibits and a workshop. If you are interested in attending pick up a permission form from Mrs. Casella.

 

Environmental Club

The Environmental Club will be continuing their Eco- Lunches. Club Members must supervise the Recycling stations on their scheduled day. Any questions Contact Mr. Snopek or Mr. Sarvis

Just a reminder that you can bring in old ink cartridges to recycle them. Bring them to the library.

Just a message from Environmental Club, They  will continue to be collecting printer cartridges through the " Recycle for Education" at Staples.

Through the efforts of the Environmental Club, staff and student participation, Centennial was awarded SILVER status in the Eco-School program. Congratulations! Keep thinking green Centennial!

 

DSBNi – Vietnam
 Curtis Stratford has been selected to participate as a team member of DSBNi Vietnam.  The team will be building a house as part of Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village initiative for a family in Vietnam from June 30 to July 10, 2010. 

 

In order to support Curtis and his participation in DSBNi Vietnam Welland Centennial Secondary School will be assisting him in raising $ 3500 to defray the costs associated with this trip.  If you would like to donate in support of Curtis, please make the cheque payable to Welland Centennial and on the memo line write “DSBNi – Vietnam”.  The cheques can be mailed or dropped off at Welland Centennial Secondary school.  Tax receipts will be issued for any donation over $20.00 upon request.

 

Homework Club!  
Hey cougars just a reminder that  there is now a new homework club location! If you need a quiet place to work on your homework or extra help on a assignment please go to room 203 during lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays! There are computers available for students to use. 

There will also be extended hours for the Homework Club. Bring your work and come at lunch OR after school Monday through Friday. All students are welcome to attend.

 

MUSIC!
Want to get involved with one of our schools bands and ensembles. The music department is running at least 8 different bands and ensembles this year, so there's at least ONE perfect one for you! Some of the bands and or ensembles require an audition and others simply require your musical desire and dedication.

 

Manga Club!
Check out the Manga Site!

http://centennialmangaclub.forumn.net

 

Les Misérables!
Congratulations to all those students who are in the play!

There will be a rehearsal January 4th at 2:45.

Click here to see the information for each of the fallowing: 

* Feeder Schools

*Audition Information

*Cast of Characters

*Rehearsal Schedule 2

*Tryout Form

*The Story

 

 

 

All Potential Grads!

The Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene in Hamilton is accepting applications beginning February 1st for its diploma in dental hygiene. Come to guidance office to find out more information.

Did you know that D'Youville in Buffalo offers a 70% reduction in tuition if you score well on the S.A.T's? If you're thinking of pursuing nursing this might be an option. Sign up in guidance.

Any grade 12's who have applied to or intend on applying to an architecture program at a Canadian University are asked to see Mme. Brennand in Guidance regarding a scholarship opportunity.

There is a bursary available to students who are continuing to post secondary if their parents are employed at Casino Niagara. Please see Mme. Brennand for more information.

Any Female grads who are applying to a business program at College or university are asked to see Mme. Brennand for a scholarship opportunity.

Any female student aged 16-18 who actively volunteer, have volunteer leadership achievements and who are dedicated to advancing the status of women worldwide are asked to see Mme. Brennand for a scholarship opportunity.

 

Cell Phone Policy
It is the policy of the District School Board of Niagara that cellular telephones, pagers, and similar types of communication devices owned and/or carried by students are to be turned off and are not to be used in the school during the instructional day, which is from 8:20am-2:30pm. This policy includes a ban on such use in hallways, classroom and private areas such as locker rooms and bathrooms. Personal Communication Devices may be used outside of classroom time only, outside of the building or in the designated areas, which are inside of the double doors of an entrance and out of the hallways. If a teacher catches a student using a personal communicational device during the instructional day, the following progressive discipline will be followed.

First Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by the teacher at the end of the period.

Second Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by an administrator at the end of the instructional day.

Third Incident: the teacher will instruct the student to place the device on the teacher's desk and it will be returned to the student by an administrator in the presence of a parent or guardian.

Further Incidents: will result in a suspension from school and school activities.

 

HATS OFF!
Wearing your hat in the school will lead to you losing it until the end of the school year! From the time you walk in to the time you walk out, the entire school is a headgear free zone. This includes headbands and hoodies that are pulled up.

 

Start Planning Now!

Start planning your University Studies now.

Visit this site www.electronicinfo.ca and find out which universities offer the programs you might be interested in. More importantly, find out what kind of marks you will need to get into these programs. "Begin with the end in mind."
The sooner you plan for your post-secondary the better prepared you will be to actually get there!

 

WAYS TO STAY GREEN!
Canadians are among the heaviest users of energy in the world, on a per capita basis. By the age of six months, each Canadian has consumed as many resources as the average person in a developing country has in his or her lifetime. You don’t have to be in the environmental club to do your part for the environment. The environmental club has found out ways to do everyday tasks and still save our planet. These simple tasks can be done at school, when shopping, and at home. These things include:

-Turning off equipment when not in use (including taps and electronics)
-Recycle paper, plastic, glass, and waste. When you recycle one aluminium can it saves enough energy to operate a TV for 3 hours.
-Using refillable water bottles instead of plastic (it is safer and cheaper).
-Using containers instead of plastic bags for lunches.
-Buying energy efficient products.
-Use recycled paper. Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil.

By: Toni Karan (Student)

 

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Smoking on School Property!
Students, staff and parents are reminded that smoking on school property is against the law! If you are caught smoking on school property, a suspension as well as a $305 fine will be issued.

 

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Mr. Lapointe & Laura Robertson.

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