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GDHS hold back-to-school orientation next week SARAH BURROWS Special to The IFP Summer sales are coming to an end and the fall season is creeping in just about everywhere you look these days. This can only mean one thing-- back-to-school is just around the corner! As this reality starts to sink in, don't forget to mark your calendar with some key dates that are essential for a smooth start come Tuesday, Sept. 5. On Tuesday, August 29th all students in Grades 10-12 are required to register at the school in order to receive their new timetable. Grade 10: 8-9:30 a.m.; Grade 11: 9:3011 a.m.; Grade 12: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Students should bring the completed registration form that came with their report card in July, along with the required fees and a smile for their student/library card and yearbook photo. Grade 9 students will be treated to a special registration and orientation session on Wednesday, August 30 from 911 a.m., followed by a BBQ lunch. This will give our newest students a chance to get to know their assigned peer mentors, who will provide important student support during the early days of Grade 9. As a parent, why not consider joining School Council this year? Nomination forms can be found on the GDHS website at www.georgetowndistricthighschool.com. Meetings are open to all parents and members of the community and we welcome you at any or all of our meetings. Our first meeting will be held on Tuesday September 12 at 7 p.m. in the school library. See you at school! Signup begins Aug. 30 for Town fall programs By now you should have received the Town of Halton Hills Community Activity & Service Guide delivered to your door the weekend of August 18. Read up on both Recreation & Parks' well-established programs and their brand new ones, as well as information on other community service providers. The Town Guide is a valuable resource for deciding how you want to spend your leisure time. If you have not received your guide by now, you can pick one up at the Civic Centre, Gellert Community Centre, all arenas, pools, the Halton Hills Cultural Centre, both branches of the Public Library and the Georgetown and Acton Senior Centres or general stores and post offices in the hamlets. Plan on playing this season with Recreation & Parks. Processing of all fall and winter program registration begins Wednesday, August 30. Manual registrations are now being accepted by mail to Town of Halton Hills Recreation & Parks, fax to 905-873-1587 or drop off at the Halton Hills Civic Centre, Gellert Community Centre or the Acton Community Centre. Or try the convenient self-serve registration services and find out immediately if you are in a program: on-line with Reg-e at www.haltonhills.ca or by phone with Tele-Reg at 905-873-2498. Family PINs are required for access to both systems. For more information on programs refer to the Town Guide, the Town website www.haltonhills.ca, or call the Program Hotline at 905873-2601, ext 2275. GDHS Parent Council news Arts camp presents a Shakespearean adventure Town of Halton Hills Recreation & Parks Performing Arts Camp is a group of returning campers that loved Theatre Camp so much that they have returned to build on their skills. These campers have been working hard for the past three weeks to develop a final performance for all to see. Come witness the journey of Romeo and Juliet as they travel through Shakespearean lands. This journey will bring many characters together as they work to free Romeo and Juliet from the terrifying menace of Billy Shakes. The curtain goes up on Romeo and Juliet Thursday, August 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre. The performance is free and open to the public. Children's Chorus to hold auditions The Georgetown Children's Chorus is now auditioning for its 16th season. The Chorus is looking for children and teens that love to sing from the ages of 5-18. Auditions for new members will be held beginning August 23 until September 12. Any child or teen interested in this experience should call Sharon at 905-877-6841. Matt Edwards and Jenn Otten Date: August 26, 2006 Time: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Location: Acton Legion, Games Room, 15 Wright Ave. Lots of fun to be had and prizes to be won. The families of RYAN SLATER and LINDSAY TALEVSKI are happy to announce their engagement. Wedding to take place October 8, 2006. Congratulations and Best Wishes for a wonderful life together.