DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1/3/2008

General

Happy New Year!  I hope you all had a great holiday break and are ready for 2008.  Our first semester has been positive thus far.  Let’s finish the 1st Semester strong.  Make sure you are talking to your teachers and getting all of your work turned in.  The 1st Semester will end on Friday, January 11 (an ‘A’ day) and we will have a 1:50 pm dismissal.  You should have your 2nd Semester schedule set.  If not, you need to talk to Mr. Huntington or Mr. Embrock as soon as possible.  The 2nd Semester will be starting on Monday, January 14 and will be a ‘B’ day.  If you have any questions, please ask your teachers of talk to the HS office.  Have a great rest of the semester and start 2008 on a positive note.

 

Today is Iowa Caucus day!  If you will be 18 by November in 2008, you are eligible to participate in the caucus.  You will need to bring identification to verify your age.  This is an excellent way for you to exercise your democratic rights and express your views.  If you are eligible, you are encouraged to participate in Democratic or Republican Caucuses.  Every vote makes a difference!

 

Seniors:  Tomorrow you will be voting for your class flower during Seminar.  If you have any questions about your choices, please talk to Halie Matson or another student council member.

 

Student Council members are working the concession stand for the JV basketball games tonight.  We need you show up at 6:00 pm.  Please let Mr. Embrock or Nolan Hovland know if you cannot help tonight.

 

Juniors will have a class meeting tomorrow, January 4 during Seminar in the multi-purpose room.

 

We will have an assembly on Tuesday, January 15 at 8:30 am in the Auditorium.

 

Students make sure you have your planner/passport when transitioning when in the halls or signing out somewhere.

 

Extra Help sessions are provided in the Study Center room on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:00 pm for students wanting/needing some extra help with homework.  Most high school teachers are available before or after school to work with you as well.  If you need extra help with homework or need some guidance on assignments, the Extra Help sessions could be very helpful for you.  If transportation is a factor and keeps you from staying after school to get help, you are welcome to ride the shuttle bus.  Make sure you are doing everything you can to get homework and assignments completed and taking care of your academics.

 

Any student that needs a change for second semester schedule should see Mr. Embrock or Mr. Huntington as soon as possible.  Make sure you have a full schedule and conflicts have been resolved.

 

We will host the ACT test on Saturday, February 9th.  Early registration deadline is this Friday, January 4th.  Register on-line at www.actstudent.org   Our high school code number is 160-535 and that goes on block L. 

 

The test center code for NIHS is 167260 and that would go on block N.

 

You may register on-line or use the forms that Mr. Huntington has.  They must be mailed by the end of the day Friday, January 4th.

 

Please excuse the wrestlers and cheerleaders at 3:15 so we can make it to our meet on time. Thanks.

 

Bowling practice Saturday at 10:30 AM

 

Pitching and catching practice Saturday 8:00 AM.

 

Any student interested in being on the stage or technical crew for the musical please sign up on the sheet that is in the high school media center.  Sign your name and what job you are interested in.  Mrs. Blodgett will have a meeting at the end of next week.

 

FFA members, remember to have the rest of your fruit money turned in to Mr. Gerzema today or tomorrow. He is available during 1st seminar and before and after school.

 

FFA members working the concession stand Friday night are: Stetson Badje, Ben Matson, Shelby Heetland, Janie Penning, and Brent Price.Please be at the stand at 6:10. thanks. Workers for Monday night are: Dylan Balvance, Brett Stenerson, Ashley O'Connell, and Kirsten Johnson.

 

Most of the North Iowa jackets have arrived. A few needed to be returned for embroidery reasons and have not been shipped back to the school yet. Please check with Sheryl Davids to see if yours is in.