Friday, January 29, 2010

Monday, February, 1, 2010

BADMINTON: Everyone get ready for Intramural Double's Badminton on Tues. Feb. 9th in the Nora Gym, right after school. Sign up your teams with Ms. Borgwardt as soon as possible to reserve your teams spot.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Stop by Guidance to pick up your ‘Senior Application’. This application makes you eligible for the scholarships that are awarded to the Seniors at the annual “Senior Awards Assembly” that is in May. The return deadline is Monday February 15th.

BUS TO STATE MEET: Saturday, February 13th, the Men’s Swim State Meet will be held in Marshalltown. We would like to line up a fan bus to go to the State Meet to cheer on the Rams to another State title. The cost of the bus and a ticket is $30.00. If you are interested in taking the bus to the Men’s State Swim Meet on Saturday, Feb., 13th, please bring an envelope to the Activity Office with your name on it and exactly $30.00 in it. The deadline will be noon Thursday, Feb. 11th.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES? AmeriCorps Volunteers are available in the School Counseling Office Monday - Thursday until 3:00. They are also available during the day at specific times (see your School Counselor for schedule). This gives you the opportunity to come during your study hall or free time for extra help. AmeriCorps Volunteers are college students that take time out of their day to come help mentor and tutor students in need. Please see your School Counselor to set up a time that works for you to keep those grades up!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Friday, January 29, 2010

ATTENTION SENIORS: Stop by Guidance to pick up your ‘Senior Application’. This application makes you eligible for the scholarships that are awarded to the Seniors at the annual “Senior Awards Assembly” that is in May. The return deadline is Monday February 15th.

BUS TO STATE MEET: Saturday, February 13th, the Men’s Swim State Meet will be held in Marshalltown. We would like to line up a fan bus to go to the State Meet to cheer on the Rams to another State title. The cost of the bus and a ticket is $30.00. If you are interested in taking the bus to the Men’s State Swim Meet on Saturday, Feb., 13th, please bring an envelope to the Activity Office with your name on it and exactly $30.00 in it. The deadline will be noon Thursday, Feb. 11th.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES? AmeriCorps Volunteers are available in the School Counseling Office Monday - Thursday until 3:00. They are also available during the day at specific times (see your School Counselor for schedule). This gives you the opportunity to come during your study hall or free time for extra help. AmeriCorps Volunteers are college students that take time out of their day to come help mentor and tutor students in need. Please see your School Counselor to set up a time that works for you to keep those grades up!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Thursday, January 28, 2010

ATTENTION SENIORS: Stop by Guidance to pick up your ‘Senior Application’. This application makes you eligible for the scholarships that are awarded to the Seniors at the annual “Senior Awards Assembly” that is in May. The return deadline is Monday February 15th.

SPANISH CLUB MEETINGS: Spanish Club will now be meeting after school TODAY in Room E40 from 2:30 - 3:00. There will be many activities planned and happening every Thursday after school. Hope to see you there!

BUS TO STATE MEET: Saturday, February 13th, the Men’s Swim State Meet will be held in Marshalltown. We would like to line up a fan bus to go to the State Meet to cheer on the Rams to another State title. The cost of the bus and a ticket is $30.00. If you are interested in taking the bus to the Men’s State Swim Meet on Saturday, Feb., 13th, please bring an envelope to the Activity Office with your name on it and exactly $30.00 in it. The deadline will be noon Thursday, Feb. 11th.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES? AmeriCorps Volunteers are available in the School Counseling Office Monday - Thursday until 3:00. They are also available during the day at specific times (see your School Counselor for schedule). This gives you the opportunity to come during your study hall or free time for extra help. AmeriCorps Volunteers are college students that take time out of their day to come help mentor and tutor students in need. Please see your School Counselor to set up a time that works for you to keep those grades up!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

COLLEGE VISIT: Iowa Central College will be here TODAY at 8:17 a.m. in the Guidance Center.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Stop by Guidance to pick up your ‘Senior Application’. This application makes you eligible for the scholarships that are awarded to the Seniors at the annual “Senior Awards Assembly” that is in May. The return deadline is Monday February 15th.

SPANISH CLUB MEETINGS: Spanish Club will now be meeting after school every Thursday in Room E40 from 2:30 - 3:00. There will be many activities planned and happening every Thursday after school. Hope to see you there!

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the Men's swim on winning the Mississippi Valley conference Super meet. The rams finished 2 points ahead of 3rd ranked Cedar Falls. Conference champs were Connor Huff in the 200 Individual Medley, Josh Gill in the 50 free and 100 Breaststroke, Eric Ferring in the 100 butterfly. Other top three finishes came from Tate Forsyth, Alex Duster, Mitch Gill and Ty Bailey. Greg Rakozy had a top 6 and 8th finish. Eric Ferring was named Athlete of the Year in the Valley Division. Great Job Rams!

BUS TO STATE MEET: In 2 weekends, Saturday, February 13th, the Men’s Swim State Meet will be held in Marshalltown. We would like to line up a fan bus to go to the State Meet to cheer on the Rams to another State title. The cost of the bus and a ticket is $30.00. If you are interested in taking the bus to the Men’s State Swim Meet on Saturday, Feb., 13th, please bring an envelope to the Activity Office with your name on it and exactly $30.00 in it. The deadline will be noon Thursday, Feb. 11th. Also, any faculty or staff interested in attending this meet and supervising on the bus, please let Mrs. Oleson in the Activity Office know. Go Rams!

NEED HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES? AmeriCorps Volunteers are available in the School Counseling Office Monday - Thursday until 3:00. They are also available during the day at specific times (see your School Counselor for schedule). This gives you the opportunity to come during your study hall or free time for extra help. AmeriCorps Volunteers are college students that take time out of their day to come help mentor and tutor students in need. Please see your School Counselor to set up a time that works for you to keep those grades up!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

COLLEGE VISIT: Simpson College will be here TODAY at 7:40 a.m. in the Guidance Center.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the Men's swim on winning the Mississippi Valley conference Super meet. The rams finished 2 points ahead of 3rd ranked Cedar Falls. Conference champs were Connor Huff in the 200 Individual Medley, Josh Gill in the 50 free and 100 Breaststroke, Eric Ferring in the 100 butterfly. Other top three finishes came from Tate Forsyth, Alex Duster, Mitch Gill and Ty Bailey. Greg Rakozy had a top 6 and 8th finish. Eric Ferring was named Athlete of the Year in the Valley Division. Great Job Rams!

BUS TO STATE MEET: In 2 weekends, Saturday, February 13th, the Men’s Swim State Meet will be held in Marshalltown. We would like to line up a fan bus to go to the State Meet to cheer on the Rams to another State title. The cost of the bus and a ticket is $30.00. If you are interested in taking the bus to the Men’s State Swim Meet on Saturday, Feb., 13th, please bring an envelope to the Activity Office with your name on it and exactly $30.00 in it. The deadline will be noon Thursday, Feb. 11th. Also, any faculty or staff interested in attending this meet and supervising on the bus, please let Mrs. Oleson in the Activity Office know. Go Rams!

NEED HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES? AmeriCorps Volunteers are available in the School Counseling Office Monday - Thursday until 3:00. They are also available during the day at specific times (see your School Counselor for schedule). This gives you the opportunity to come during your study hall or free time for extra help. AmeriCorps Volunteers are college students that take time out of their day to come help mentor and tutor students in need. Please see your School Counselor to set up a time that works for you to keep those grades up!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Monday, January 25, 2010

NEED HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES? AmeriCorps Volunteers are available in the School Counseling Office Monday - Thursday until 3:00. They are also available during the day at specific times (see your School Counselor for schedule). This gives you the opportunity to come during your study hall or free time for extra help. AmeriCorps Volunteers are college students that take time out of their day to come help mentor and tutor students in need. Please see your School Counselor to set up a time that works for you to keep those grades up!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

NEED HELP WITH YOUR STUDIES? AmeriCorps Volunteers are available in the School Counseling Office Monday - Thursday until 3:00. They are also available during the day at specific times (see your School Counselor for schedule). This gives you the opportunity to come during your study hall or free time for extra help. AmeriCorps Volunteers are college students that take time out of their day to come help mentor and tutor students in need. Please see your School Counselor to set up a time that works for you to keep those grades up!

BOWLING: Come join us for bowling TODAY down at Bowling and Beyond at 3:00 p.m. Games are $2.50 and shoes are free. Check your Renaissance Card for free bowling. Any questions, please see Ms. Borgwardt.

FYI: For all students and faculty interested in film, former Senior student and current producer; director; and actor, Brian Ide will be speaking in the auditorium on Thursday, January 21 at 2:30. Mr. Ide will discuss his experiences in film production as well as his latest film, Clear Lake WI, which will be shown at Mind Frame Theaters on Friday, January 22.

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who took the PLAN test are able to stop into guidance during their 5th period study time to receive their results.

SEMESTER TESTING: The end of the semester final exam schedule is as follows:

TODAY:
Period 2 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 4 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 6 - 10:44 - 12:10

5th period finals were given during regular 5th period class time.

Lunch will be served at 12:10 each day

Keyline buses will be at Senior at 12:20 p.m. both test days.

Yellow buses will run their regular schedule and will be here at 2:20.

BASKETBALL: This Saturday, the Wendy’s/American Trust Women’s Basketball Classic will be held. As part of the Classic, the Ram sophomore team will play Platteville at 2:15 p.m. at Hempstead. There will be no admission for this game.

The varsity women’s team will play Platteville at 4:30 p.m. at Loras College. This game will start at 4:30 and admission for students will be $4.00. This price is good for all day, which includes six games, with the first game at Loras starting at 11:15 a.m. So, six games for the price of one.

WRESTLING: Wrestling fans, this Thursday, the 21st, Senior will host a double dual that will include Waterloo East and Pleasant Valley High Schools. Wrestling will start at 5:45 p.m. when the Rams will take on Waterloo East, followed by Pleasant Valley vs East, and finishing with the Rams vs Pleasant Valley. This will be a great night of wrestling and Activity Passes or athletic booklet tickets will be accepted. Otherwise, student admission for the whole evening will be just $4.00. Get out and support 6th place State placer Bryce Lynn and all the Ram wrestlers this Thursday!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

BOWLING: Come join us for bowling on Wednesday, January 20th down at Bowling and Beyond at 3:00 p.m. Games are $2.50 and shoes are free. Check your Renaissance Card for free bowling. Any questions, please see Ms. Borgwardt.

FYI: For all students and faculty interested in film, former Senior student and current producer; director; and actor, Brian Ide will be speaking in the auditorium on Thursday, January 21 at 2:30. Mr. Ide will discuss his experiences in film production as well as his latest film, Clear Lake WI, which will be shown at Mind Frame Theaters on Friday, January 22.

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who took the PLAN test are able to stop into guidance during their 5th period study time to receive their results.

SEMESTER TESTING: The end of the semester final exam schedule is as follows:

TODAY
Period 1 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 3 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 7 - 10:44 - 12:10

Wednesday, January 20
Period 2 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 4 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 6 - 10:44 - 12:10

5th period finals were given during regular 5th period class time.

Lunch will be served at 12:10 each day

Keyline buses will be at Senior at 12:20 p.m. both test days.

Yellow buses will run their regular schedule and will be here at 2:20.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the winners of the Intramural Bowling Tournament held last week, they are; Garrett Westland and Molly O'Brien. Come join us for bowling next week on Wed. the 20th down at Bowling and Beyond at 3:00 p.m. Games are $2.50 and shoes are free. Check your Renaissance Card for free bowling. Any questions, please see Ms. Borgwardt.

FYI: For all students and faculty interested in film, former Senior student and current producer; director; and actor, Brian Ide will be speaking in the auditorium on Thursday, January 21 at 2:30. Mr. Ide will discuss his experiences in film production as well as his latest film, Clear Lake WI, which will be shown at Mind Frame Theaters on Friday, January 22.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS STATE COMPETITION MEETING: Please attend a meeting in Room A109 on Friday at 7:20 a.m. Please see Mrs. Geraghty if you have questions.

DANCE: The End of Semester Dance is this coming Friday from 9:30-11:30 in the cafeteria. The cost is $4.00 unless you go to the basketball game before the end of the 3rd quarter and get a stamp, then the price is $3.00. If you are bringing a guest, please sign them up at the Activities Office before noon on Friday. No middle school students allowed. In order to get into the dance, you will need your School ID. Hope to see you there.

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who took the PLAN test are able to stop into guidance during their 5th period study time to receive their results.

SPANISH CLUB MEMBERS: We will have a Spanish Club meeting TODAY from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. in Room E40. Officers and representatives will need to meet TODAY at 7:15 a.m. in E40. Gracias!

SEMESTER TESTING: The end of the semester final exam schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, January 19
Period 1 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 3 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 7 - 10:44 - 12:10

Wednesday, January 20
Period 2 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 4 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 6 - 10:44 - 12:10

5th period finals will be given during regular 5th period class time.

Lunch will be served at 12:10 each day

Keyline buses will be at Senior at 12:20 p.m. both test days.

Yellow buses will run their regular schedule and will be here at 2:20.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS COMPETITION DEADLINES: Students interested in attending State Competition in Cedar Rapids from February 21-23 need to meet the following deadlines:

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Deliver $41 (quad room), $55 (triple) or $82 (double) to Mrs. Geraghty in A109 by 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS STATE COMPETITION MEETING: Please attend a meeting in Room A109 on Friday at 7:20 a.m. Please see Mrs. Geraghty if you have questions.

DANCE: The End of Semester Dance is this coming Friday from 9:30-11:30 in the cafeteria. The cost is $4.00 unless you go to the basketball game before the end of the 3rd quarter and get a stamp, then the price is $3.00. If you are bringing a guest, please sign them up at the Activities Office before noon on Friday. No middle school students allowed. In order to get into the dance, you will need your School ID. Hope to see you there.

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who took the PLAN test are able to stop into guidance during their 5th period study time to receive their results.

SPANISH CLUB MEMBERS: We will have a Spanish Club meeting this Thursday from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. in Room E40. Officers and representatives will need to meet on Thursday morning at 7:15 in E40. Gracias!

SEMESTER TESTING: The end of the semester final exam schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, January 19
Period 1 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 3 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 7 - 10:44 - 12:10

Wednesday, January 20
Period 2 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 4 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 6 - 10:44 - 12:10

5th period finals will be given during regular 5th period class time.

Lunch will be served at 12:10 each day

Keyline buses will be at Senior at 12:20 p.m. both test days.

Yellow buses will run their regular schedule and will be here at 2:20.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS COMPETITION DEADLINES: Students interested in attending State Competition in Cedar Rapids from February 21-23 need to meet the following deadlines:

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Deliver $41 (quad room), $55 (triple) or $82 (double) to Mrs. Geraghty in A109 by 2:30 p.m.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who took the PLAN test are able to stop into guidance during their 5th period study time to receive their results.

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All baseball players. There will be a baseball meeting TODAY at 2:30 in A217, which is across the hall from the Activities office. The meeting will only last about 30 minutes. If you cannot attend please contact Coach Felderman.

SPANISH CLUB MEMBERS: We will have a Spanish Club meeting this Thursday from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. in Room E40. Officers and representatives will need to meet on Thursday morning at 7:15 in E40. Gracias!

SEMESTER TESTING: The end of the semester final exam schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, January 19
Period 1 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 3 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 7 - 10:44 - 12:10

Wednesday, January 20
Period 2 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 4 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 6 - 10:44 - 12:10

5th period finals will be given during regular 5th period class time.

Lunch will be served at 12:10 each day

Keyline buses will be at Senior at 12:20 p.m. both test days.

Yellow buses will run their regular schedule and will be here at 2:20.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS COMPETITION DEADLINES: Students interested in attending State Competition in Cedar Rapids from February 21-23 need to meet the following deadlines:

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Deliver $41 (quad room), $55 (triple) or $82 (double) to Mrs. Geraghty in A109 by 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who took the PLAN test are able to stop into guidance during their 5th period study time to receive their results.

ATTENTION SENIORS: FINANCIAL AID NIGHT is Monday, January 11 for Seniors and their parents. Come to the Auditorium to meet a representative from the Iowa College Access Network. You will learn all you need to know about the financial aid process and filing the FAFSA. If you have any questions, please contact the School Counseling Office.

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All baseball players. There will be an informational meeting for any boy interested in playing baseball this season TODAY at 2:30 in the LRC. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please stop and see Coach Felderman in the boys wellness locker room anytime after 4th period.

SEMESTER TESTING: The end of the semester final exam schedule is as follows:

Thursday, January 14
Period 1 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 3 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 7 - 10:44 - 12:10

Friday, January 15
Period 2 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 4 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 6 - 10:44 - 12:10

5th period finals will be given during regular 5th period class time. January 11, 12, and 13 and may include the use of study time.

Lunch will be served at 12:10 each day

Keyline buses will be at Senior at 12:20 p.m. both test days.

Yellow buses will run their regular schedule and will be here at 2:20.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS COMPETITION DEADLINES: Students interested in attending State Competition in Cedar Rapids from February 21-23 need to meet the following deadlines:

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Deliver $41 (quad room), $55 (triple) or $82 (double) to Mrs. Geraghty in A109 by 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who took the PLAN test are able to stop into guidance during their 5th period study time to receive their results.

ATTENTION SENIORS: FINANCIAL AID NIGHT is Monday, January 11 for Seniors and their parents. Come to the Auditorium to meet a representative from the Iowa College Access Network. You will learn all you need to know about the financial aid process and filing the FAFSA. If you have any questions, please contact the School Counseling Office.

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All baseball players. There will be an informational meeting for any boy interested in playing baseball this season on Thursday, January 7 at 2:30 in the LRC. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please stop and see Coach Felderman in the boys wellness locker room anytime after 4th period.

INTRAMURAL BOWLING: Intramural Bowling will be TODAY at Bowling and Beyond starting at 3:00. Anyone can come bowl for a small fee. Please see Ms. Borgwardt if anyone has any questions. Get your friends together and come bowl for a new Intramural T-shirt.

SEMESTER TESTING: The end of the semester final exam schedule is as follows:

Thursday, January 14
Period 1 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 3 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 7 - 10:44 - 12:10

Friday, January 15
Period 2 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 4 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 6 - 10:44 - 12:10

5th period finals will be given during regular 5th period class time. January 11, 12, and 13 and may include the use of study time.

Lunch will be served at 12:10 each day

Keyline buses will be at Senior at 12:20 p.m. both test days.

Yellow buses will run their regular schedule and will be here at 2:20.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS COMPETITION DEADLINES: Students interested in attending State Competition in Cedar Rapids from February 21-23 need to meet the following deadlines:

TODAY

Present Speeches/Team Events/Presentations to Mrs. Geraghty by 2:30 p.m.
Deliver $20 for state and national dues to Room A109 (checks payable to Senior)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Deliver $41 (quad room), $55 (triple) or $82 (double) to Mrs. Geraghty in A109 by 2:30 p.m.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All baseball players. There will be an informational meeting for any boy interested in playing baseball this season on Thursday, January 7 at 2:30 in the LRC. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please stop and see Coach Felderman in the boys wellness locker room anytime after 4th period.

INTRAMURAL BOWLING: Intramural Bowling will be this Wednesday, Jan. 6th, at Bowling and Beyond starting at 3:00. Anyone can come bowl for a small fee. Please see Ms. Borgwardt if anyone has any questions. Get your friends together and come bowl for a new Intramural T-shirt.

SEMESTER TESTING: The end of the semester final exam schedule is as follows:

Thursday, January 14
Period 1 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 3 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 7 - 10:44 - 12:10

Friday, January 15
Period 2 - 7:40 - 9:08
Period 4 - 9:12 - 10:38
Period 6 - 10:44 - 12:10

5th period finals will be given during regular 5th period class time. January 11, 12, and 13 and may include the use of study time.

Lunch will be served at 12:10 each day

Keyline buses will be at Senior at 12:20 p.m. both test days.

Yellow buses will run their regular schedule and will be here at 2:20.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS COMPETITION DEADLINES: Students interested in attending State Competition in Cedar Rapids from February 21-23 need to meet the following deadlines:

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Present Speeches/Team Events/Presentations to Mrs. Geraghty by 2:30 p.m.
Deliver $20 for state and national dues to Room A109 (checks payable to Senior)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Deliver $41 (quad room), $55 (triple) or $82 (double) to Mrs. Geraghty in A109 by 2:30 p.m.