DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

September 14, 2011

 

Lunch today is:  Pizza, corn, orange wedge, ice cream treat.

 

Congratulations to Kory Hobbs (HS), Weston Martinson (MS) and Amber Embrock (ELEM) for being chosen as fans of the week last week!

 

The following students should pick up their 2010-11 high school yearbook from the main office-Derrick Wubben, Gabe Thomsen, Reese Nelson, Justin Murray, Isaiah Clarke, Tate Corporon.

 

Freshmen will not have an Opt-Out day on Friday, instead there will be a freshmen class meeting on Friday at 3:00 in the auditorium for all freshmen.  This is a mandatory meeting for all freshmen.

 

There will be a Yearbook meeting on Thursday, September 15th during lunch in the elementary media center.  If you are interested in being on the yearbook staff and have time to commit to this please come with your lunch trays to the elementary media center as soon as you can.  Since you have a meeting you may go to the front of the line. 

 

“Attention high school athletes!  Show your school spirit by purchasing a yard sign with your name and sports on it.  The athletic boosters are donating the signs to all high school athletes in all sports, so all you have to do is buy your name and sports decals.  The sign will be ready to put in your yard Homecoming Week, so it would be great to see as many signs as possible throughout all 4 towns and the countryside!  Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer sports participants are encouraged to purchase now, but a second order can be placed later in the year.  Order forms are available in the HS office and on the NI homepage.  Forms and payments should be returned to the HS office by next Wednesday, Sept. 21st .”

 

Juniors will have a meeting during homeroom today.  Please report to your homeroom first 9th hour for attendance, then report to the auditorium for the meeting.

 

Sophomores will have a meeting tomorrow 9th hour.  Please report to your homeroom first 9th hour for attendance, then report to the auditorium for the meeting.

 

Freshmen will have a meeting on Friday 9th hour.  Please report to your homeroom first 9th hour for attendance, then report to the auditorium for the meeting.

 

Cast list!

Cinderella/Cindy-- Alyssa Swearingen

Stepmother-- Haley Rose Williams

Stepsister 1--  Makeila Shortenhaus

Stepsister 2--Kelsey Griffin

Stepsister 3-- Martha Beenken

Stepsister 4-- Rae Sabin

Stepsister 5-- Caitlin Sahr

Fairy Goshmother-- Bailey Hughes

Director-- Caleb Ricke

Head Extra/Guard 1-- Jon Wubben

Extra 1/ Dancer 1-- Jessica Wubben

Extra 2/ Dancer 2-- Carli Price

Extra 6/Dancer 6-- Ryan Almelien

Tech Guy-- Jami Goetz

Page-- Madison Stenersen

King-- Alec Ostrander

Queen-- Katelin Frerichs

Prince-- Jason Rahe

Dr. Frankenstein-- Alex Winter

Ingrid-- Jessica Adams

Igor-- Tanner Weaver

 

We are still looking for four extras for the fall play, if you are interested we will be back today from 3:00 to 3:30! We will also be handing out scripts!!

 

We will be offering a pep bus to this weeks game against Clay Central Everly (in Royal, IA) for kids in grades 5-12.  Cost to ride the bus is $5 and we need to have 35 kids signed up and PAID by noon today!!.  Sign up is in the office.  Bus will leave at 3:45 from BC and will pick up in Lakota at 3:55 and drop off on the way home.

 

Juniors—Magazine sales need to be turned in today to the office.

 

Deadline to register for the ACT test on October 22 is this Friday, September 16.  Go to www.actstudent.org our high school code is 160535.

 

A representative from La James College of Cosmetology in Mason City will be here today at 3:00 p.m.

 

Reminder that the Neff rep will be here tomorrow for letter jacket fittings and orders over the lunch hour in the auditorium. Pick up your order packet in Vickis office and remember to make your checks out to NEFF-not the school!!)

 

Sophomores—Get your slip today and have your parents sign for permission for your Open House next week.  These are for students whose parents attended Open House on Aug. 23  or Aug. 24th.  Students need to turn in a Parental Permission slip signed by your parent to have Open Campus. Juniors will have Open Campus the week of September 24-28 (Homecoming week).  A list of students eligible for this lunch open campus during the designated weeks has been given to the Homeroom advisors.  If you are unsure of this privilege, please see your homeroom teacher today.

 

FCCLA members need to turn in Thirty-one orders by Tuesday, September 20th to Mrs. Larsen.  The top sales person will earn a free cosmetic bag or a utility tote.  All members that sell $200 in products may chose a free wrist wallet.  There will be a FCCLA meeting Monday, Sept. 19th at 7:00 p.m. in FCS room.

 

Students will have the opportunity to opt out of 9th period starting this week on Friday, September 16.  Students need to have an Opt Out permission form signed and turned back into the office before Friday.  Students eligible to opt out of 9th period must have all homework completed for teachers, have positive attendance, and no disciplinary issues.

 

Students: At our athletic events, please remember to represent North Iowa well by standing during the National Anthem and the introduction of our participants and the opposing participants.  Bison Pride includes good sportsmanship!

 

Just a reminder when attending North Iowa home events that no outside food or drinks are to be allowed into the event.  Please use the regular entrances do not come/leave through open gym doors.  Once you are in an event and decide to leave you will not be readmitted unless administrative approval has been granted beforehand.  

 

Got SPIRIT? Got SPIRIT SLEEVES? Order yours now to have them in time for homecoming! Order forms are in the HS media center and can be turned in to Dy in the ELEM media center at any time.

 

If you are interested in taking the ACT test at North Iowa High School on Saturday, October 22.  You need to register and pay fees by September 16th.  Go to www.actstudent.org to register. Use MasterCard, VISA, or Discover to pay for the exam.  The North Iowa High School Code is 160535.   See Mr. Huntington if you need further information.  The North Iowa Test Center has a capacity of 30, so don’t wait to the last minute or you will be taking it in Algona or Mason City.

 

WHO'S READY FOR WINTER COATS? Certainly that is the last thing on everyone’s minds! But fall is here and that means it's time to order letter jackets! The rep from Neff will be here on Sept 15th over the lunch hour. Order packets area available in the office by Lisa and can be picked up anytime. Jackets will be fitted and orders can be placed on the 15th. OR you can order any time online using the code listed on the fliers. Jackets ordered on the 15th should be here by the beginning of  November--which is about the time you will need another layer!

********Also, those that have ordered jackets and are interested in adding activity specific patches should stop in and see Alan (Neff Rep) when he is here. He will be able to get generic patches ordered--OR you can personalize your patches at anytime ONLINE at www.neff.com

SEE DY WITH QUESTIONS!)

 

Winnebago/Hancock County Shopper route available in Thompson.  Deliver shoppers on Tuesday afternoons.  $54.00 every 4/wks. For more information contact Lloy @ the Mason City Globe Gazette.  1- 800 – 433 – 0560, ext. 506

 

H.S. students—If you have Open Campus, please do not bring items back to the classrooms to eat.  Seniors need to eat in the Commons or somewhere outside of school. 

 

Students are reminded when leaving their classrooms they are required to sign out and back in in that classroom.  Each classroom teacher will have a checkout sheet provided for you to sign out and in.

 

Happy birthday today, September 14th to Lucas O’Connor!!  Have a great day!!