Monday, October 22, 2012

Tuesday, October 23, 2012


PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, October 25th and Friday, October 26th due to Parent-Teacher conferences. Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 23rd from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 25th from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Please remember that Jostens will be returning to school on Tuesday, October 30th to collect all graduation and cap and gown orders. Please remember that this is the only day that Jostens will be in the building for this reason. Please note that all Seniors must turn in their form on this day. Don’t forget your order form and $60 deposit! They accept payment by credit card, money order, cash or checks made out to Jostens.

ALL-STATE BAND HONORS: This year the 2012 Iowa All-State Music Festival will celebrate its 66th Anniversary. District Auditions for the 283-piece All-State Band, 204-piece All-State Orchestra and 602-member All-State Choir were held Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Storm Lake, Hampton, Manchester, Harlan, Indianola and Fairfield. Approximately 17% of the students who audition are selected for membership in the All-State ensembles. Participants will rehearse at Iowa State University in Ames in November and present the concert on November 17, 2012. Iowa Public Television will record the concert for re-broadcast.

Accepted musicians from Dubuque Senior are: Lily Brondyke, trombone; Emily Green, flute; Blaine Tunnell, trombone; Amanda Eby, violin; Bea Loewen, violin; Matt Niemer, violin; Emily Ott, violin; and Emily Shinkle, alto.

MEN’S SWIM TEAM MEETING: There will be a mandatory swim team meeting on Tuesday, October 23rd in the CAFETERIA at 2:30 p.m.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: We had lots of fun with Pictionary last week. This week, we will meet on WEDNESDAY at 7 am in the gym lobby. We always have treats and play a fun game.

JOB OPENINGS: K-mart is looking for part-time employees for a variety of positions. Stop in guidance if interested.

GSA MEETING: The GSA will be meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The meetings are @ 2:20pm in room A117. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions see Mrs. Wiederholt in room A117. The next meeting will take place October 23rd at 2:20 p.m.

NICC DRIVER EDUCATION:
October 29 - December 14, 2012
6:00am-7:30am
October 29 - December 14, 2012
2:40pm-4:40pm
Forms are available in the Business Office, Main Office, and Guidance.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
23rd - AIB Business College - 8:30 a.m.
Art Institute - 9:15 a.m.
24th - Creighton University - 10:15 a.m.
29th - Upper Iowa - 9:20 a.m.
30th - Northwestern University - 10:15 a.m.
St. Ambrose - 1:30 p.m.