M.E LaZerte High School

Congratulations to the 100 students and 10 teachers who participated in M.E. LaZertes 3rd Annual Tri for Cancer in support of the Cops for Cancer Program and the Canadian Cancer Society. The event was a tremendous success this year, with all 27 teams completing the course and $18,020.85 being raised for the Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you to all the students and staff members who contributed to this exciting event.

Safeway Job Pod 2008

Interested in furthering your career at Safeway? Safeway has 100’s of job possibilities. Join us at our career event to learn about the opportunities available to you in different areas of Safeway. The primary purpose of the evening will be to learn about the different career opportunities at Safeway. This will be a great opportunity for you to meet District Managers, Merchandisers and Human Resource teams to discuss your career interests. The Job Pod is scheduled as follows: Monday, May 5, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at West Edmonton Mall – Fantasyland Hotel.

Refreshments will be served. To confirm your attendance, please register at www.jobpob.ca If you have any question,

please contact Anastasia Hendryanto, Human Resources in Calgary at 403-730-6781.

Breakfast

Breakfast will be served in the Cafeteria Friday morning. Bacon, eggs, toast and hash browns. $3.00

Japan School Trip

Voyageurs are going to Japan. If you want to take part in next year’s school trip to Japan, there will be an informational meeting on TUESDAY, MAY 6th at lunch in Room 227. Find out more about this great opportunity, what you will need, how much it costs, etc. This is an opportunity for grade 10 and 11 students only.

Dress for Success

Warm weather and summer fashions have arrived. Please remember that LaZerte has a dress code. Dress for success at all times. If you choose to dress inappropriately, you can expect that the dress code will be enforced. Remember to cover up!! No muscle shirts, no plunging necklines, no short skirts or short shorts.

May Bus Passes

Bus passes will be sold from Wednesday, April 30th to Monday, May 5th. If paying by cash or cheque pick up your pass in the Resource Room. Students paying by Visa or Debit card must go to the accounts window. No post-dated cheques will be accepted. You must have ID.

Grade 12 Yearbook Profiles

Attention Class of 2008, want to leave your imprint in the 2008 Yearbook? Well here is your chance. In the Yearbook each graduate will have a small biography beside their picture. You, the graduate, are required to supply this biography. How? Log on to one of the computers in the school’s computer labs or library. Click on the “Graduate Yearbook Profile” and follow the steps. For additional instructions, pick up a form in the Library or Counseling. When? Now until Friday, May 09th. Questions? See Mr. Candido in room 141 or the Library. Remember to follow the Guidelines. (Forms in the Library and Counseling)

I.B. STUDENTS

CAS OPPORTUNITY

This summer, the 2008 Canoe Polo World Championships are being held at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton from July 24th – 26th. Over 400 athletes and other visitors from 26 countries will be here to compete in this exciting sport. Volunteers are needed to help with everything from construction of wharfs, serving as translators, helping in artistic areas by making vinyl signs, etc. This would be an excellent and fun way for students to fulfill CAS hours. The jobs are numerous and there are opportunities to volunteer in June and July.

For complete information about this event go to http://canoepoloeventsalberta.info/index2.htm where you can download a PDF application form. Interested students can apply by faxing the application form to 780-439-1022 or via e-mail to volunteer@2008worlds.ca

Sports

Volleyball Intramural Playoffs

Playoffs will take place in the Elniski Gym on Tuesday, May 6th at lunch. The winning teams will go on to play in the finals on Wednesday, May 7th. The winning team of the finals will play the Teacher team on Thursday, May 8th. Spectators are welcome.

Junior Boy’s Soccer Team

Please congratulate the following students for making our Junior Boy’s Soccer team. We expect these students to be model citizens of our school:

Mark Allen, Marwan Saleh, Sefatullah Khanzadeh, Ryan McKenzie, Brandon Wedman, Mohammed Househ, Devy Bellingroth, Heritier Ngalamulume, Adam Nashman, Jack Deol, Qais Shaheem, Srdjan Kesic, Ali Saleh, Abdu Baalbaki, Mahdi Mohamud, Chris Wayne.

Women’s Rugby

Krispy Kreme Donuts

The Women’s Rugby team will be taking orders for Krispy Kreme donuts on Thursday, May 1st at lunch in the Atrium. Come and pre-order a dozen original glazed donuts for only $8.00. On Monday, May 5th, at lunch in the Atrium there will also be individual donut sales for $0.75 ea, while supplies last.

Senior Women’s Rugby

Thursday, May 8th

Harry Ainlay vs M.E.L.

At Pirates

Senior Men’s Soccer

Monday, May 5th

QE @ MEL

Senior Women’s Soccer

Monday, May 5th

SCN @ MEL

Spring is back and so is Track & Field

All students that are planning to participate in the Track & Field this season. Practices will be from Monday thru Thursday after school this week. The first track meet is on Monday, May 5th. Please see Mr. Dunwoody or Mrs. Meunier if you have any questions.

Health Sciences 20/30 and Printing Services Internship

Are you interested in a career as a nurse, doctor, physiotherapist or any other discipline in the health sciences? NorQuest College, Capital Health and Edmonton Public Schools have teamed up to offer the first Health Sciences 20/30 course, which will allow you to begin your training in the health sciences field while you earn 10 CTS credits. Classes run through the day in

July and August, tuition and course materials are free, and you can qualify for post-secondary scholarships!

NorQuest College and Edmonton Public Schools are also offering an internship program for students interested in entering the printing services or graphic design fields after high school. This program allows you to earn high school credits while gaining hands-on experience in the printing industry -- this is a great chance for students in Communications Technology to apply their learning in the field!

If you'd like more information on either of these programs, please contact counseling and ask for an appointment with Mr. Evans-Rymes.