DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

2/20/2009

 

The Jostens representative will be here TODAY, to take class ring orders.  He will be in the hallway across from the high school office during seminar and lunch.  Extra order packets are available in the HS office.

 

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 TODAY!!  If photos are not turned in, they will use alternate photo (probably your school ID photo).

 

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.

 

Speech practice after school today (Friday).  Sign up for practice times next week.  Contest is the 28th!

 

FCCLA will be meeting Monday night at 7 p.m. in the FCS room.  Amber and Carrie will bring refreshments.  The Agenda will be planning for State leadership Conference in Des Moines.  Please remember to bring y our $10 dues if you have not paid it yet.

 

Monday night, February 23rd, starting at 4:00 our FFA chapter is hosting speaking contests. We will be using all rooms of the 1922 building including the auditorium for the contests. We will also use the high school media center and Ag. room of the new building. Adults will be in the rooms at all times, so don't worry about your possessions. Thanks in advance for vacating your rooms early so we can set them up shortly after school.

 

If you'd like to order one of the workout shirts get in contact with Coach Eichenberger to get an order form.  They must be in by noon on Tuesday, February 24.

 

Volunteers are needed to help with the Share Iowa food distribution on this Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Rake Fire Station (not the Rake Library).   Please e-mail Mr. Huntington if you plan to help.

 

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 riding the shuttle--Please note for next week – Monday, Feb. 23rd – shuttle will leave Thompson at 5:00.  Then archery practice starts with shuttle leaving at 5:00 on Feb. 24th and Feb. 26th as listed.

 

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. 

 

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.

 

Join the 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.