*STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS*

Monday, January 12, 2009

 

GENERAL

1.  There is a Prom Committee meeting today, 1/12 at 12:00 in Mrs. Colecchio’s office.

2.  Any freshman, sophomore, junior or senior that would like to play in the staff basketball game please sign up in the office by the end of the day today.

3.  Sophomores -- Our first 50/50 raffle basketball game is this week Thursday.  If you are interested and able to help out selling tickets, see Ms. Bernier or Mrs. Phillips.

4.  Mobile Dentist will be here February 23, 24, & 25.  Mobile dentist gives cleanings, takes x-rays, places sealants, and gives check-ups.  Medicaid, MI Child and most private insurances are accepted.  Pick a form up in the office and return by Monday, January 26.  See Mrs. Holly in the elementary if you have questions. 

COUNSELOR’S CORNER

1.  Challenge of the Week – "Thank someone who has “been there” when you needed them."

2.  Volunteer Tutoring Position available – We are looking for someone who would want to tutor elementary students at Larsen’s Early Learning Center, 1 or 2 days per week, for one hour after school.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Richardson.  This is a great opportunity for volunteering time to add to applications, resume’s, etc.  This will count toward NHS volunteer hours.

3.  Seniors – all local scholarship applications, that don’t have a due date and place to mail it listed, are due to me by the end of the day, Friday, 1/16.  If you are asking teachers for letters of recommendation, please give them plenty of notice.  This week is exam week and everyone is busy.  If you weren’t able to make it to Financial Aid Night and want the information, stop in my office.  Mrs. Richardson

4.  The Youth Exchange and Study Abroad program can provide full scholarships for American teens to live and study in a YES partner country for one year.  If you are between 15-18 and have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and are interested in studying and living in another country, visit www.yesprograms.org.  Applications for full scholarships are due by February 2^nd, 2009 (select PAX when filling out the app).

5.  10^th and 11^th grade girls!  There is going to be a Seminar called Careers for Women held at CTC on Wednesday, Feb 4^th all day.  Lunch will be provided.  This will provide high school girls an opportunity to explore exciting non-traditional careers for women such as: Meteorologist, Veterinarian, Conservation Officer, Information Tech, State Police Trooper and more.  If you are interested and will COMMIT to going for the day, sign up in Mrs. Richardson’s office by January 28th.  Space is limited.

 

SPORTS

JV Cheerleaders - You WILL have practice on Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm.  If there are any issues you need to call Ms. Ellis at the Middle School.

 

Varsity girls basketball practice will be from 7:00 to 8:30 tonight.

 

 

STUDENT OF THE WEEK