Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Monday, January 3, 2011

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

SENIORS: You are invited to attend the Graduate Panel TODAY during 6th and/or 7th hour in A209 (Mr. Dean's Room). The Graduate Panel is a group of recent graduates that come back to talk to you about life after high school. We currently have 6 graduates coming back representing the following colleges: NICC, Loras, Clarke and ISU. Each have had various experiences in high school and in college/life after high school. Come chat with them - they are ready for open conversations and to answer any of your questions. You can come for just one hour or both but you have to have your teacher's permission if you have a class.

FYI: I am still sending "Letters for Christopher" Billmyer. The Marine from Dubuque, who was wounded and lost both of his legs a few months back. I was hoping we could now get staff and students to bring in Christmas cards for him. So, If you have an extra Cristmas card at home, please address one for him. You can drop them off in my mailbox or you may
send one yourself. His address is : National Naval Medical Center, Marine Lance CPL Chris Billmyer, (general delivery), 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda MD, 20889. Im sure he really enjoys all of the cards and letters he is receiving from the Ram Family and his home town. Thank you very much! ~Lora Perkins

HOLIDAY GRAMS: Visit the STUCO Zone TODAY to purchase your snowflake holiday grams. Snowflakes are .50 each or three for $1.00. You can also bring in a canned food item to receive a free snowflake. All snowflakes will be displayed in the cafeteria and the profits will go to the Food Pantry.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Monday, December 20, 2010

FYI: Senior Freshman Lady Rams played a well balanced game on Thursday night and beat River Ridge 35-20. The rams were lead by Ashley Schmidt 11pts, Hannah Timmerman 8pts, and Erica Tebon 6pts. The Lady Rams next home game is Jan 3rd 2011.

SENIORS: You are invited to attend the Graduate Panel on Tuesday, December 21st during 6th and/or 7th hour in A209 (Mr. Dean's Room). The Graduate Panel is a group of recent graduates that come back to talk to you about life after high school. We currently have 6 graduates coming back representing the following colleges: NICC, Loras, Clarke and ISU. Each have had various experiences in high school and in college/life after high school. Come chat with them - they are ready for open conversations and to answer any of your questions. You can come for just one hour or both but you have to have your teacher's permission if you have a class.

FYI: I am still sending "Letters for Christopher" Billmyer. The Marine from Dubuque, who was wounded and lost both of his legs a few months back. I was hoping we could now get staff and students to bring in Christmas cards for him. So, If you have an extra Cristmas card at home, please address one for him. You can drop them off in my mailbox or you may
send one yourself. His address is : National Naval Medical Center, Marine Lance CPL Chris Billmyer, (general delivery), 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda MD, 20889. Im sure he really enjoys all of the cards and letters he is receiving from the Ram Family and his home town. Thank you very much! ~Lora Perkins

HOLIDAY GRAMS: Visit the STUCO Zone TODAY to purchase your snowflake holiday grams. Snowflakes are .50 each or three for $1.00. You can also bring in a canned food item to receive a free snowflake. All snowflakes will be displayed in the cafeteria and the profits will go to the Food Pantry.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Friday, December 17, 2010

FYI: The Senior Lady Ram Freshman girl Basketball team jump out to a early lead and never looked back as them beat Hempstead 53-22. The Ladies Rams had balance scoring across the board. Team was led by Hannah Timmerman 12pts, Ashley Schmit 9pts, Erica Tebon 8pts, Sha Kurra Evans 6pst, Amber Leytem 6ts, and Jaclyn Kremer 6pts. Lady Rams are now 3-2.

SENIORS: You are invited to attend the Graduate Panel on Tuesday, December 21st during 6th and/or 7th hour in A209 (Mr. Dean's Room). The Graduate Panel is a group of recent graduates that come back to talk to you about life after high school. We currently have 6 graduates coming back representing the following colleges: NICC, Loras, Clarke and ISU. Each have had various experiences in high school and in college/life after high school. Come chat with them - they are ready for open conversations and to answer any of your questions. You can come for just one hour or both but you have to have your teacher's permission if you have a class.

FYI: I am still sending "Letters for Christopher" Billmyer. The Marine from Dubuque, who was wounded and lost both of his legs a few months back. I was hoping we could now get staff and students to bring in Christmas cards for him. So, If you have an extra Cristmas card at home, please address one for him. You can drop them off in my mailbox or you may send one yourself. His address is : National Naval Medical Center, Marine Lance CPL Chris Billmyer, (general delivery), 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda MD, 20889. Im sure he really enjoys all of the cards and letters he is receiving from the Ram Family and his home town. Thank you very much! ~Lora Perkins

RAM CLOTHING: Ram Fans!! The Ram Booster Club will be selling Senior apparel at TONIGHT’S men's basketball game starting at 6 PM. Make plans to shop for your Ram Christmas gifts starting this Friday evening.

HOLIDAY GRAMS: Visit the STUCO Zone TODAY to purchase your snowflake holiday grams. Snowflakes are .50 each or three for $1.00. You can also bring in a canned food item to receive a free snowflake. All snowflakes will be displayed in the cafeteria and the profits will go to the Food Pantry.

PSAT: Juniors that took the PSAT test October 13th-please stop in the school counseling office to pick up your test results ASAP. Thank you!

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through February! See you on the slopes!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Thursday, December 16, 2010

FYI: I am still sending "Letters for Christopher" Billmyer. The Marine from Dubuque, who was wounded and lost both of his legs a few months back. I was hoping we could now get staff and students to bring in Christmas cards for him. So, If you have an extra Cristmas card at home, please address one for him. You can drop them off in my mailbox or you may send one yourself. His address is : National Naval Medical Center, Marine Lance CPL Chris Billmyer, (general delivery), 8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda MD, 20889. Im sure he really enjoys all of the cards and letters he is receiving from the Ram Family and his home town. Thank you very much! ~Lora Perkins

RAM CLOTHING: Ram Fans!! The Ram Booster Club will be selling Senior apparel at this Friday night's men's basketball game starting at 6 PM. Make plans to shop for your Ram Christmas gifts starting this Friday evening.

HOLIDAY GRAMS: Visit the STUCO Zone TODAY to purchase your snowflake holiday grams. Snowflakes are .50 each or three for $1.00. You can also bring in a canned food item to receive a free snowflake. All snowflakes will be displayed in the cafeteria and the profits will go to the Food Pantry.

PSAT: Juniors that took the PSAT test October 13th-please stop in the school counseling office to pick up your test results ASAP. Thank you!

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

RAM CLOTHING: Ram Fans!! The Ram Booster Club will be selling Senior apparel at this Friday night's men's basketball game starting at 6 PM. Make plans to shop for your Ram Christmas gifts starting this Friday evening.

PING PONG: Anyone interested in Intramural Ping Pong, come down to the Indoor Track TODAY after school for a little competition. Any questions, please see Ms. Borgwardt.

HOLIDAY GRAMS: Visit the STUCO Zone TODAY to purchase your snowflake holiday grams. Snowflakes are .50 each or three for $1.00. You can also bring in a canned food item to receive a free snowflake. All snowflakes will be displayed in the cafeteria and the profits will go to the Food Pantry.

PSAT: Juniors that took the PSAT test October 13th-please stop in the school counseling office to pick up your test results ASAP. Thank you!

NICC DRIVERS ED: Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance. Registration begins TODAY, 7:00 a.m. in the Business Office: January 18 – March 15, 2011
Morning Session 6:00-7:30AM
Afternoon Session 2:40-4:40PM

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER – IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

TODAY - Emmaus Bible College – 12:45 p.m.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Friday, December 10, 2010

Monday, December 13, 2010

FYI: We have had several more students be accepted into some very prestigious groups that I would like to recognize.
First, we have had nine students selected for the Northern Festival of Bands - an honor band program sponsored and hosted by the University of Northern Iowa. The students include: Austin Baugh, Lily Brondyke, Jonathan Fuller, Colin Niemer, Logan Neises, Adam ODell, Emily Smith, Morgan Swearinger and Mikayla Wickham. They will be working with nationally renown directors for three days - February 10 - 12 and putting on the final festival concert at the Gallager - Bluedorn Performing Arts center in Cedar Falls Saturday afternoon.
Second, we have had three students accepted into the Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Honor Jazz Band. Students include: Jon Fuller, Colin Niemer, and Adam ODell. They will be working with the head of the fabulous Jazz studio at UNI - Chris Merz and putting on a festival concert at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids on January 8th.

PSAT: Juniors that took the PSAT test October 13th-please stop in the school counseling office to pick up your test results ASAP. Thank you!

MOCK TRIAL: Mock Trial will have an informational meeting, Tuesday, December 14th in B140 at 7:10 a.m. If you can’t attend or need more information please see Mr. Lenze.

NICC DRIVERS ED: Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance. Registration begins TODAY, 7:00 a.m. in the Business Office: January 18 – March 15, 2011
Morning Session 6:00-7:30AM
Afternoon Session 2:40-4:40PM

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER – IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

15th - Emmaus Bible College – 12:45 p.m.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Friday, December 10, 2010

NICC DRIVERS ED: Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance. Registration begins on December 13th, 7:00 a.m. in the Business Office: January 18 – March 15, 2011
Morning Session 6:00-7:30AM
Afternoon Session 2:40-4:40PM

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER – IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

15th - Emmaus Bible College – 12:45 p.m.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Thursday, December 9, 2010

NICC DRIVERS ED: Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance. Registration begins on December 13th, 7:00 a.m. in the Business Office: January 18 – March 15, 2011
Morning Session 6:00-7:30AM
Afternoon Session 2:40-4:40PM

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER – IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

TODAY - Loras College – 7:30 a.m.
15th - Emmaus Bible College – 12:45 p.m.

PSAT RESULTS: All Juniors who took the PSAT test can receive the results of the test TODAY during 5th period A & D study time in the auditorium.

ARCHERY: Anyone interested in participating in the Intramural Archery Tournament TODAY after school in the indoor track, please sign up with Ms. Borgwardt as soon as possible.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

FYI: Lady Rams Basketball Team won a close game last night at River Ridge 31-29. Lady Rams are non 2-2
The Rams were lead by Missy Meyer 13Pt's. The Lady Rams is back on the court Saturday against Hempstead at 8am.

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who signed up for the PLAN test should report to the small gym TODAY by 7:30am. Please remember your calculator, number two pencils, and a sweater if you should get cold.

NICC DRIVERS ED: Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office and Guidance. Registration begins on December 13th, 7:00 a.m. in the Business Office: January 18 – March 15, 2011
Morning Session 6:00-7:30AM
Afternoon Session 2:40-4:40PM

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER – IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE:

9th - Loras College – 7:30 a.m.
15th - Emmaus Bible College – 12:45 p.m.

PSAT RESULTS: All Juniors who took the PSAT test can receive the results of the test on Thursday during 5th period A & D study time in the auditorium.

ARCHERY: Anyone interested in participating in the Intramural Archery Tournament this Thursday, Dec. 9th after school in the indoor track, please sign up with Ms. Borgwardt as soon as possible.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

EARLY RELEASE FOR TODAY:

Period 1………. 7:40 – 8:12
Period 2………. 8:17 – 8:49
Period 3………. 8:54 – 9:26
Period 4………. 9:31 – 10:03
Period 5……….10:08 – 10:40
Period 6……….10:45 – 11:17
Period 7……….11:22 – 11:55
LUNCH ……….11:55 – 12:20

Monday, December 6, 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the Senior Colorguard on an outstanding weekend at State Competition! The group enjoyed the trip sharing transportation, hotel and a performance of Mary Poppins with the guard from Hempstead. Friday morning's performance of "Topsy Turvy" from the Hunchback of Notre Dame earned the team 1st Place in Class III Colorguard making them state champs for the 8th year in a row. The evening performance "Under the Silver Moon" features the music Bridge Over Troubled Water by Andrea Boccelli and Mary J Blige and earned the group 3rd Place in Large School Show Production. It was a great weekend and the girls did a fantastic job representing the Ram Family. Come see State Solo winner Eden Frey at this Friday's basketball game and the team's award winning performance at next Friday's game! Go Rams!

FYI: Freshman Lady Rams Basketball team beat Wahlert High School on Saturday. The score was 37-31.The Lady Rams took the lead in the second half and never looked back. The Rams got a great spark off the bench from
Maddie McElmeel and Kendra Conforti. The Rams had balance scoring from Jackie Kremer 7pt, Missy Meyer 6 points,
Shakurra Evans 6 points and Ashley Schmit 5points. The Rams are now 1-2 and play Monday Dec 6th at River Ridge.

PSAT RESULTS: All Juniors who took the PSAT test can receive the results of the test on Thursday during 5th period A & D study time in the auditorium.

RAM WRESTLING: Fresh off their triumphant win against cross-town rival Hempstead on Thursday night, the Rams returned to Moody Gym as they competed in the annual Dubuque invitational. Collectively, the Rams had a solid day of
competition and were led by the individual performances of brothers Chase and Bryce Lynn and Jack Freese who all finished as runner-up of their respective weight class. Zach Barry wrestled well and finished in 3rd place. Sklyer Kelley and Trevor Engling finished 4th and Jordan Peterson was 5th. Nice work Ram Wrestlers.

PLAN TEST: All Sophomores who signed up for the PLAN test should report to the small gym on Wednesday morning by 7:30am. Please remember your calculator, number two pencils, and a sweater if you should get cold.

ARCHERY: Anyone interested in participating in the Intramural Archery Tournament this Thursday, Dec. 9th after school in the indoor track, please sign up with Ms. Borgwardt as soon as possible.

FYI: Any 12th grade football player interested in playing football at St. Ambrose College in Davenport, stop by guidance to get a pass to visit with the coaches from St. Ambrose. They will be here tomorrow, the 7th, during 5th period.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Monday, December 6, 2010

FYI: Freshman Lady Rams basketball team lost a close game to Western Dubuque 21-27 on Tuesday night. The Lady Rams were lead in scoring by Shakurra Evans 8Pt's and Missy Meyer 6Pt's. The Rams next game is Saturday at Nora gym at 9AM.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Friday, December 3, 2010

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: We will have our first practice Sunday at 8pm in the gym. Any questions please see Coach Myres.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Thursday, December 2, 2010

COLLEGE FOOTBALL VISIT: Chris Winter, assistant football coach at Wartburg College will be here TODAY at 11:10 a.m. in the School Counseling Office. Please check with your teacher if you are a football player (preferably a senior), and would like to meet with him.

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: We will have our first practice Sunday at 8pm in the gym. Any questions please see Coach Myres.

ATTENTION SKIERS AND BOARDERS! The Rams Racers would like you to stop by room A200 and talk with Ms. Thoma about joining our team. Informational packets now available. Racing begins in January and goes through
February! See you on the slopes!

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: All 10th graders interested in taking the PLAN Test can now sign up in the Guidance Office. If you are planning on attending a four year college, then you should strongly consider taking the PLAN test.
The PLAN test is the pre-ACT test. You will receive a score range of what you will score on the ACT and how to improve. Please bring $15.00 for the test fee. We only have 100 tests, so sign up immediately. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Santiago in the Guidance Office.