*STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS*

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

 

GENERAL

Juniors and Seniors – If your parents are interested in helping with after-prom activities please pick up a letter in the high school office.

 

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.

 

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

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

 

Second semester schedules will be given out the morning of Tuesday, 1/20; which is the first day of the second semester.  You will report to the following locations on Tuesday morning and then go to your 1^st hour classes:  9^th grade – North end of Gym, 10^th grade – Auditorium, 11^th grade – South end of Gym, and

12^th grade – Library

 

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.

 

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).

 

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

The Freshman basketball games for this week have been cancelled.

 

JV & Varsity Girls Basketball – Home – Marion – 6:00

 

JV & Varsity Boys Basketball – Away – NMC – 6:00 – Bus departs 5:00

 

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 girl’s basketball practice will be from 7:00 to 8:30 tonight.

 

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to Erin Swanson – This week’s “Student of the Week.”