Thursday, November 1, 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012


PROJECT KIDS: Student Council has begun planning for Project Kids. Project Kids involves 5th period classes who sponsor children from struggling families that can’t afford Christmas gifts. We provide gifts and necessities for these families. If your class didn’t receive an application form, or if you are interested in sponsoring a child individually, contact Natasha Thimmesch, Taylor Ryan, or Mrs. Wessels. Interest forms are due Monday, November 5th.

DISCOVERY CLUB MEETING: The Discovery Club is hiking the Sinnipee Trail on Sunday, November 11th. Come join us for the scenic hike into the Wisconsin hills and look over the mighty Mississippi River. We will also hike through a canyon gorge and on wooded trails at the top of the hill. We leave Senior at noon and will return by 3:30. See Mrs. Koch or Ms. Pfohl for a permission slip and details! Students are welcome to join the Discovery Club any time their schedule allows, so come and discover!

CHEERLEADING TRYOUT PRACTICE: Freshman and Sophomore “mock” cheerleading tryouts to fill positions on JV/freshman Basketball and JV wrestling will take place on November 6th and 8th from 4-6pm. Meet in the entry way by Nora Gym. Bring a plain white t-shirt. Any questions contact Coach Terri Mayberry.

BOWLING TRYOUTS: Bowling tryouts will be held on TUESDAY-Nov 6 and THURSDAY-Nov 8 at Cherry Lanes at 2:45 pm each day. Athletes MUST have all required paperwork on file with the Activities Office to participate in tryouts including a valid sports physical, concussion form, and emergency information.

REMINDER TO ALL FALL ATHLETES: Please clean out your sports lockers this week. COMBINATIONS WILL BE CHANGED BEGINNING THE FIRST OF NOVEMBER.

WINTER SPORTS CHECK-IN: Students intending to participate in men’s basketball, women’s basketball, swimming, wrestling, or bowling must check in at the Activities Office prior to the first practice. This includes all athletes who have been out for a Fall sport. Women’s basketball, men’s and women’s bowling, and men’s swimming practices begin Monday, November 5th. Men’s basketball and wrestling practices begin on Monday, November 12th.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: We welcome Jason Fischer as our speaker on Friday at 7 am in the gym lobby. We always have food and start with a crazy game.

JOB FAIR: Sundown Mountain Resort is holding a Job Fair on Saturday, November 3rd from 9a.m. - 1p.m. They are looking to hire many part-time workers. Become part of the Sundown Crew and earn extra cash, ski free, and get discounts on merchandise. If interested check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance office.

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 Tuesday, November 6th at 2:20 p.m. in A117. We will be making a fleece blanket for Covers of Comfort.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
5th - Coe College - 9:20 a.m.
Iowa State - 10:15 a.m.
9th - Michigan Tech - 1:30 p.m.
13th - Cornell College - 10:15 a.m.
14th - Illinois College - 8:15 a.m.
19th - Indian Hills CC - 12:45 p.m.
20th - Drake - 9:20 a.m.
29th- Monmouth College - 1:30 p.m.