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SLCSA Welcome BBQ
Hotdog Tuesday, September 1st

FREE FOOD

Join us at the Nérée Tremblay Park, next door to us.
Come enjoy free hot dogs and beverages to start off the semester on the right foot!
Upcoming Activities
 
SLC Movie Night is back!
Tuesday September 1st at 19:00 room 346.

Mommy (I) (2014) Drama, Director: Xavier Dolan 
A widowed single mother, raising her violent son alone, finds new hope when a mysterious neighbor inserts herself into their household. 
Starring: Anne Dorval, Antoine-Olivier Pilon, Suzanne Clément


Theatre faces SLC THEATRE AUDITIONS
A bilingual adaptation of ANTIGONE
Written by Jean Anouilh and Sophocle
AUDITIONS: September 2 and 3!
To sign up and for more information please contact: emilebeauchemin@gmail.com or
slemay@slc.qc.ca


Politics and Debate Club
Love debating?
Interested in politics and international relations?
Then the PSD club is for you !
Join us room 340 september 3rd at 12 :30
 
Sports Committe
Sports general You like sports and would like to get involved and help out our teams?
The Student Activities Department is looking for students interested in becoming part of the Sports Committee. Please come to room 272 to sign up.  We are looking for people willing to help out in the following sports: HOCKEY - BASKETBALL - INTRAMURAL/ RECREATIONAL  -  FITNESS CENTER
See Jérémie in room 272 for more info.
 
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You must have registered prior to the tryout.
Please register in room 272 beginning Monday August 24th. ($20).
 
Men and Women's Rugby:
Pavillon Casault Tuesday and Thursday from 17:00 to 18:30. on Thursday August 27 from 17:00 to 18:00. 
 
Men and Women's Soccer:
Monday and Wednesday 18:00 to 19:30, field no. 5 (behind Stad Telus)

AA Men Basketball: Open Gym
Monday 17:30 to 19:30, Tuesday 12:00 to 13:30, Thursday 12:00 to 13:30.
 
AA Women Basketball: Open Gym
Monday 19:30 to 21:30, Tuesday 18:00 to 20:00, Wednesday 18:30 to 20:30, Thursday 18:00 to 20:00, Friday 17:00 to 19:00
 
Women's Volleyball: Open Gym Tuesday 16:00 to 18:00, Thursday 16:00 to 18:00.

Cross Country: Information Meeting Tuesday (tomorrow) September 1st at 13:00 in room 224.   
Pentathlon des Neiges
Yes already! 

This year will be our 10th year participating in the Pentathlion des Neiges. To celebrate our objective is to register a record amount of teams representing SLC at the Pentathlon.

We are looking for people interested in joining a committee that will help attain this objective.  If this interests you, please see Martin Beaumont in room 284.
 
WILL YOU BE 19 YEARS OLD BY SEPTEMBER 30TH?
RTC OPUS

If so, your RTC (OPUS) card must be updated confirming your student status to keep paying the student price. 

If you are 19 years old or will be by September 30th, you must:

1) Drop by the reception desk to obtain "une preuve de fréquentaion" proving that you are a registered student as SLC. This  RTC form is to be given to the RTC. 

2) Go to an RTC service centre to have your student status confirmed and they will update your card.  

For more info, please see Joanne in room 272 or Marina at the reception desk. 

Make a difference in a seniors' life
Volunteers work helping hands
Jeffery Hale's In-Home Stimulation Program

If you are interested in making a difference in seniors' lives, getting involved in the English-speaking community of Quebec, giving your time to people in need, and establishing a meaningful relationship with our seniors, then the In-Home Stimulation Program is for you!
 
This is a great chance to put your interpersonal skills and generosity of heart to work. You can also gain valuable experience as a volunteer which may prove helpful for many health science programs at university. The program is essentially one of stimulation through meaningful activities. A 5-hour training is offered by the Jeffrey Hale the second week of September. Deadline to take part in the project is Friday, September 4.
 
A document with information on the program, what is expected and how to sign up is available on the Career Counselling Services' community page (left-hand menu on your Omnivox home page). You will find it under Documents and Files Available (when you click on the Career Counselling Services' community).

 
Help
NEED EXTRA HELP? Workshops are available for various courses:

Science:
Do you have questions in any of your science classes (chemistry, physics or biology)? Are you an early riser?
If you answered yes to these questions then come to the new science workshops!
Who should come? Any student, from any teacher!
When? Monday - Wednesday - Friday 7:45 - 8:25 (only Wednesday for biology)
Where? Room 372
Eric Anctil, Stephanie Plante, and Anna Dera (on Wednesdays) will be waiting for you starting Friday, August 28th.
 
The English Writing Workshop 
Need help with your written English?
Want to bring up your grades?
Come to the English Writing Workshop
Beginning Monday, August 24th, 2015, the workshop may be found in room # 259 (in the Library).
By appointment only. Please register online. 
 
Math Workshop - Open Every Day!  Bring your lunch and get advice from an expert:
ROOM 327   - 12:00 to 13:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  12:00 to 14:00 Tuesday and Thursday.


Are you having problems using Word, Excel, Powerpoint or other software? Can't find margin settings asked by your teacher, you want to create a great chart for your data? Want to show your data on geographical map? Looking for free alternatives to paid software? The IT workshop is for you!
 
New this year, the IT workshop will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 
12:00 to 14:00 in room 241. Just drop in.
 
This workshop is intended to all SLC students who require help and advice on using computer programs.
 
The workshop is not intended to be a computer repair shop, only problems associated with the use of software will be addressed.

 
Methodology and Research Workshop
Need help with your papers and essays? Want to improve your grades on your papers? Then why not come to the Methodology Workshop?
Need help with APA or MLA style? Want to write top-notch outlines and annotated bibliographies? Confused about where to find and how to cite scholarly research sources? You will find help with these questions and more!!
 
Where?  Rm 258 (in the library).
Tuesday  10:30 to 11:45 & 12:15 to 13:45
Wednesday  11:15 to 12:15
Thursday  9:00 to 10:00 &  12:30 to 13:45
 
Bring your drafts, your questions, your papers to either Martin Dufour, Meagan Daley, Denis Côté or Genevieve Ribordy and see better results and higher grades! Please register online.

May be found next to the reception desk.
PARKING AT THE PYRAMID?
NO! You will be towed!
This is very, very expensive and your car is towed very very far away. You have been warned.
Are you still looking for parking?
The Belmont funeral house, 701 Nérée-Tremblay, has informed us that they have a few parking spaces still available. $200 semester. Please see Marina at the reception desk for more info.
There will be no reservations or raffle. First come first serve.
IMPORTANT CAFETERIA NEWS
Our school cafeteria service now has a new administration. Caroline is here and is very happy to meet us all.
They are offering great new healthy menu options at very nice prices.
Soups, sandwiches, salads. Bring your own cup and get your coffee, tea, cappuccinos cheaper!
Friday between 13:00 and 14:00, muffins, cookies, pastries are half price.
Hours: 7:30 to 14:00 Monday to Friday.

Want to feel less like this?

and more like this?


FOLLOW SLCTIPS ON INSTAGRAM FOR POSTS AND TIPS TO HELP YOU FEEL GOOD, REDUCE STRESS, DO WELL IN SCHOOL AND SMILE!
For more information, visit Kathryn Oda, Social Work Technician, in office 273, located inside the Student Services Office.
Student for a day volunteers needed
Want's you Our SLC Student for a day program needs you!
We are in need of many volunteers to greet prospective students, show them around school, bring them to class and answer questions they may have on student life at SLC.
If you are interested, please send a MIO to Joanne Gosselin or at her desk in room 272.
 
Psychosocial Support
This year at St. Lawrence, for the fall semester only, we have a social work technician, Kathryn Oda, who is available for confidential short-term psychosocial support and referrals. Students who wish to meet with the social work technician must first come by office 273 (located inside the student   services office 272) during drop-in hours (Monday, Wednesday and Friday 13:00 - 14:00). If needed, further appointments can be made. If you have any questions, feel free to send Kathryn Oda a message on MIO or come by the office.

SOME REASONS FOR SEEKING SUPPORT:
* stress
* anxiety or depression
* difficulties with school
* suicidal thoughts
* relationship difficulties
* low self-esteem
   or other reasons of your own

 
Counselling
 
 
COUNSELLING SERVICES
Room 254 in the library
Nicole Anne Daigle, Guidance Counsellor,
offers educational and career counselling 4 days a week (Tuesday to Friday). 

Book appointments with the guidance counsellor online through the Career Counselling Services' intranet community (Omnivox portal). The link is also available under other useful resources (homepage Omnivox).

INTRANET COMMUNITY: CAREER COUNSELLING SERVICES

Don't miss out on what may be important information for you. Information such as upcoming university visits, deadlines, scholarships and career events will be advertised through this community. 

 
SLC LIONS
Up-coming Games
Logo Hockey Team
SOCCER
Saturday Sept 5th Laval University:
Women 10h @ Ste Foy
Men 12h @ Ste Foy
 
Saturday Sept 12th at Cegep Garneau
Women 12h @ Home vs Garneau
Men 14h @ Home vs Garneau

HOCKEY:
Lions at Ancienne Lorette Arena
Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 14:00

RUGBY
Tournament #1 Sunday Sept 20th
Women in Limoilou at patro Charlesbourg
Men in Victoriaville
 
Tournament #2 Sunday October 4th
Women in Beauce-Appalaches
Men in Limoilou at patro Charlesbourg
 
Tournament #3 Sunday October 18th
Women @ cégep Lévis-Lauzon
Men in Limoilou at patro Charlesbourg
 
Tournament #4 Sunday October 25th
Men and Women at cegep Garneau
 


 
The School Nurse will be here, Tuesday September 15th, all day, in room 274 (inside 272 Student Activities room)
Do you need to speak to a professional for confidential advice and info about your health, sexuality or contraception?
A school nurse can help you and answer your questions.
 
My name is Kathleen Mulligan and I am available for drop-ins or appointments a few days a month. The next clinic will be on Tuesday, September 15th in room 274 (Student Activities offices).  
To reach me and/or make an appointment:
schoolnurse@slc.qc.ca or 418-656-6921 ext. 217      
Services offered:
- Information on health
- Information on sexuality and sexually transmitted infections
- Contraception and condoms
- Emergency contraception (day-after pill)
- Pregnancy test
Services are free and confidential.
Fall 2015 schedule:
Tuesday September 15, Tuesday September 29, Tuesday October 6, Thursday October 22, Tuesday November 3 pm only,  Tuesday November 17,  Tuesday December 1, 2015 
 
 
School Calendar
ST. LAWRENCE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015-2016

WHEN THE SEMESTER ENDS

The Fall 2015 semester ends on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. All students are expected to be available until the end of the semester. 
In exceptional circumstances (ie: two exams scheduled at the same time, illness, etc.) students may be permitted to write a special exam.

*Should you have an emergency, contact Academic Services immediately. 

*IF YOU PLAN A TRIP DURING THE EXAM PERIOD, YOU RUN THE RISK OF FAILING THE COURSE.
Access to the fitness centre.
Fitness All registered SLC students are members of the fitness centre. You must show proof of attending SLC with your OPUS card. You will be asked to show appropriate identification to the security guard, supervisor or any staff member or teacher. If you do not have your OPUS Card with you, you will be asked to leave the fitness centre. For more info on how to obtain an OPUS card, please see Joanne in room 272.
Students love Omnivox Mobile !

Available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for the past few months, Omnivox Mobile is a huge hit with students. The application has already been downloaded by hundreds of thousands of users, placing it in the Top 10 of most downloaded applications in Education. Thousands of students have taken the time to review Omnivox Mobile and it is getting rave reviews, averaging a 5-star rating on the App Store!