DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

2/18/2009

 

There are still some seniors who have not turned in two poses for the yearbook, etc.  These photos need to be turned in to the high school office no later than Friday, February 20th, (absolutely no later than this date.)  If photos are not turned in, they will use alternate photo (probably your school ID photo).

 

There will be a meeting for any girl interested in participating in track and field this year during 1st seminar today in the auditorium.  Plan on eating 2nd lunch and be sure to alert your seminar teachers accordingly, thank you.

 

FFA Officers meeting will be held during 2nd seminar today in Mr. Gerzema's room.

 

All FFA members will have a chapter picture tomorrow morning at 8:20 in the new gym. This picture will be used in the newspapers, annual, and for other public relations activities. Wear a collared white shirt with your FFA tie/scarf and your FFA jackets. We will snap the picture shortly after the last bus arrives so don't make us have to come and find you.

 

Bowling practice for all girls going to Waverly on Saturday will be 4:30 this afternoon.

 

Speech - no speech tonight unless you talk to Mrs. Henn.  She will be there tomorrow night.  Alex Winter, Kirsten Johnson, and Miranda Galindez please check your email.  Contest is less than 2 weeks away.  Are you ready?

 

9th grade students:  You will be participating in the Prime for Life program today and Thursday in the Multi-purpose room.  You will miss 5th and 6th period today, and 1st and 2nd periods tomorrow, February 19.  Report to the Multi-purpose room by 12:35 pm and bring something to write with.

 

Students interested in spring driver’s education should pick up an informational letter from the high school or middle school office. This will give you enrollment information.

 

Need a high school student interested in light housekeeping 1 to 2 hours per week.  Location is approximately 5 miles east of Rake.  If interested call April at 515-460-1128.

 

Students are not permitted to wear hats, hoods, or bandanas during the regular school day.  Failure to comply may result in detention.

 

Students must use their passport/planner to leave a classroom.  It must be filled out and signed by your classroom teacher or supervisor.  You must have your planner/passport with you when out of the classroom.  Students must also sign out when leaving a classroom and sign in when returning.  Each classroom will have a sign-out sheet.  If your class takes a large group break, it is at the discretion of your teacher whether or not signing out and back in is necessary.

 

The “Pennies for Patients” Program started last week and will run until March 6 in which our school will be raising funds to help families whose children have been stricken with leukemia and lymphoma childhood cancers.   Monies raised goes to help families defray costs of transportation, lodging and meals while their child receives treatment and some of the funds helps research the leukemia and lymphoma cancers and their potential cures.

*******Last year our school raised over $2500 and our goal this year is to double our contributions from last year.  This year’s organizing committee consists of many members of the freshman class who are helping to raise funds in honor of one of their own classmates.  Garrett Asmus was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just before Christmas and so our school is raising funds in his name for the “Lymphoma and Leukemia Society of Iowa”. 

*******Once again there are incentives for the classes bringing in the most funds.  A pizza party will be given to the top group in Elementary, Middle and High Schools.  Also individual classes raising over $100 dollars will receive a bronze pennant for your classroom, over $200 will receive a silver pennant, and over $300 will receive a gold pennant.  Your classroom should have a collection can for this campaign and we encourage everyone to visit with friends, family, and community people about donating to this worthy cause. 

 

The Jostens representative will be here on Friday, February 20, to take class ring orders.  (This is a change).  He will be in the hallway across from the HS office during Seminar and lunch.  Extra order packets are available in the HS office.

 

Individual Speech Participants – Contest is the 28th.  Please meet with Mrs. Henn or Mrs. Schutjer at least twice before the 28th to go over your piece(s).  We will be in the multipurpose room Thursday after school.  We will set up individual meeting times for next week.  If you have a writing category, finish writing a.s.a.p.!

 

Any students that wants/needs to ride the activity shuttle needs to sign up in the HS office by noon each day.  Please indicate which town you need transportation for.

 

A winter fitness club that meets in the gym lobby starting at 3:45 each Tuesday and Thursday.  It is open to anyone wanting to be active whether for athletics or just to be fit.  Contact Mr. Potter if would like more information – otherwise we’ll see you there.

 

North Iowa High School Dodge Ball Tournament will be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the North Iowa Gym. $60 per team of 8 to 10 people. Must pay in advance and must be registered by Monday, February 16.  Contact Joy Gelhaus at 515-886-2220 to register.  Thanks for supporting After Prom.