Monday, November 30, 2015

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Want some free non-fiction books? Come to the library to claim your share of weeded items!


IM 5v5 Dodgeball
Dec. 16th 7:30 pm
Small Gym
No Sign Up required
Show up with team name and captain ready

Questions talk with Mr. Blaser

9th graders, check with the health office to see if your required dental form has been turned in. On Dec. 8th, there will be a dental screening in the small gym for all 9th graders who have not turned one in. Any questions see staff in the health office.

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Many businesses are looking for part-time workers - new ones just posted on bulletin board by guidance office are Tony Roma's, Grand River Center, and Dubuque Specialty Care. Dubuque Specialty Care is paying $9 an hour to start and jobs are evenings 4:15 - 7:15 and every other weekend. No late hours and great starting pay. Check these out in guidance!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE

December 3rd                   8:30a.m.           Graceland University

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015

9th graders, check with the health office to see if your required dental form has been turned in. On Dec. 8th, there will be a dental screening in the small gym for all 9th graders who have not turned one in. Any questions see staff in the health office.

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Many businesses are looking for part-time workers - new ones just posted on bulletin board by guidance office are Tony Roma's, Grand River Center, and Dubuque Specialty Care. Dubuque Specialty Care is paying $9 an hour to start and jobs are evenings 4:15 - 7:15 and every other weekend. No late hours and great starting pay. Check these out in guidance!


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE


December 3rd                    8:30a.m.           Graceland University

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

15 teams competed at the Third Annual Euchre Tournament on Monday Night. Teachers and Students alike enjoyed a fun night of cards and friendly competition. In 1st place was the Team of Jessica Tompkins and Brittany Smith followed by the runner up team of Mr. Blaser and Mrs. Coffman. Congratulations to our winners and all who came out and played.

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Many businesses are looking for part-time workers - new ones just posted on bulletin board by guidance office are Tony Roma's, Grand River Center, and Dubuque Specialty Care. Dubuque Specialty Care is paying $9 an hour to start and jobs are evenings 4:15 - 7:15 and every other weekend. No late hours and great starting pay. Check these out in guidance!


In the School Counseling Office on Wednesday, November 25th
Representing UNI:
Alexis Hurt Schmitt - 2015 Graduate - 9:15am
Representing West Point Military Academy in West Point, NY:
Maddie Davis - 2013 Graduate - 10:15am


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE


November 25th          9:15a.m            UNI Panther Push

                                  10:15a.m.          West Point (Senior Grad)

December 3rd           8:30a.m.            Graceland University

Monday, November 23, 2015

Tuesday, November 24, 2015


RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.


Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Special College Visits: Next week, the School Counseling Office will have some special college visits arranged. Recent alum from Senior High are coming back to tell you about their school and their experiences. This is a wonderful time to hear from someone who has walked these halls and are attending the institutions you are interested in. Don't miss this opportunity! Please get your teacher's permission to attend these events.

Many businesses are looking for part-time workers - new ones just posted on bulletin board by guidance office are Tony Roma's, Grand River Center, and Dubuque Specialty Care. Dubuque Specialty Care is paying $9 an hour to start and jobs are evenings 4:15 7:15 and every other weekend. No late hours and great starting pay. Check these out in guidance!


In the School Counseling Office on Wednesday, October 25th
Representing UNI:
Alexis Hurt Schmitt - 2015 Graduate - 9:15am
Representing West Point Military Academy in West Point, NY:
Maddie Davis - 2013 Graduate - 10:15am



COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE

November 25th                          9:15a.m                  UNI Panther Push

                                                  10:15a.m.               West Point (Senior Grad)

December 3rd                           8:30a.m.                 Graceland University

Friday, November 20, 2015

Monday, November 23, 2015

“Theta Mu Alpha, our mathematic fraternity, will meet on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 am in Mrs. Jorgenson’s room, A321. All are welcome and we hope to see you there.”

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Special College Visits: Next week, the School Counseling Office will have some special college visits arranged. Recent alum from Senior High are coming back to tell you about their school and their experiences. This is a wonderful time to hear from someone who has walked these halls and are attending the institutions you are interested in. Don't miss this opportunity! Please get your teacher's permission to attend these events.

In the School Counseling Office on Wednesday, October 25th

Representing UNI:
Alexis Hurt Schmitt - 2015 Graduate - 9:15am
Representing West Point Military Academy in West Point, NY:
Maddie Davis - 2013 Graduate - 10:15am

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE

November 25th               9:15a.m                   UNI Panther Push

                                        10:15a.m.                West Point (Senior Grad)
                             

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Friday, November 20, 2015

“Theta Mu Alpha, our mathematic fraternity, will meet on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 am in Mrs. Jorgenson’s room, A321. All are welcome and we hope to see you there.”

Attention swimmers: Swim bag distribution and return will happen today after school in the storage room by the indoor track. Guys should plan to pick up their bag at this time and girls should plan to return theirs. Please be prompt!

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Attention Senior! The third annual Dubuque Senior Euchre Tournament is coming up and will be held on Monday, November 23 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Library. Sign up for the tournament is in the Guidance office. Students must sign up in teams of two no later than 5th period today. We hope to see you there!

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Special College Visits: Next week, the School Counseling Office will have some special college visits arranged. Recent alum from Senior High are coming back to tell you about their school and their experiences. This is a wonderful time to hear from someone who has walked these halls and are attending the institutions you are interested in. Don't miss this opportunity! Please get your teacher's permission to attend these events.

In the School Counseling Office on Wednesday, October 25th

Representing UNI:
Alexis Hurt Schmitt - 2015 Graduate - 9:15am

Representing West Point Military Academy in West Point, NY:
Maddie Davis - 2013 Graduate - 10:15am



COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE


November 25th                         9:15a.m              UNI Panther Push

                                                  10:15a.m.           West Point (Senior Grad)

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Attention swimmers: Swim bag distribution and return will happen Friday, November 20 after school in the storage room by the indoor track. Guys should plan to pick up their bag at this time and girls should plan to return theirs. Please be prompt!


RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Attention Senior! The third annual Dubuque Senior Euchre Tournament is coming up and will be held on Monday, November 23 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Library. Sign up for the tournament is in the Guidance office. Students must sign up in teams of two no later than 5th period on Friday, November 20th. We hope to see you there!

There will be an informational meeting for all those interested in Mock Trial on Wednesday, November 18 after school in room B142. We will discuss practice schedules and preliminary competition dates. If you are unable to attend but interested in participating, please see Mr. Huff in room B142 before or after school.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE

November 19th                  9:15a.m.          Inspirit Institute

November 25th                  9:15a.m           UNI Panther Push

Monday, November 16, 2015

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The Dubuque Senior debate team competed in its first tournament in nearly 30 years this past weekend. Evelyn Cook, Gracie Compton, Alex McAllister, and Riley Nemec faced off against 9 other schools, walking away with three round wins. The team next competes on December 5th at Davenport West.

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Attention Senior! The third annual Dubuque Senior Euchre Tournament is coming up and will be held on Monday, November 23 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Library. Sign up for the tournament is in the Guidance office. Students must sign up in teams of two no later than 5th period on Friday, November 20th. We hope to see you there!

There will be an informational meeting for all those interested in Mock Trial on Wednesday, November 18 after school in room B142. We will discuss practice schedules and preliminary competition dates. If you are unable to attend but interested in participating, please see Mr. Huff in room B142 before or after school.

Our annual fall Blood Drive will be Friday, November 20th! You must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds to be eligible to donate! Sign up sheets are available in the StuCo zone in the cafeteria during lunch all of next week. There will be a mandatory informational meeting November 17th during A or D study. Your donation can save 3 lives!

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Friday, November 13, 2015

Monday, November 16, 2015

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Attention Senior! The third annual Dubuque Senior Euchre Tournament is coming up and will be held on Monday, November 23 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Library. Sign up for the tournament is in the Guidance office. Students must sign up in teams of two no later than 5th period on Friday, November 20th. We hope to see you there!

There will be an informational meeting for all those interested in Mock Trial on Wednesday, November 18 after school in room B142. We will discuss practice schedules and preliminary competition dates. If you are unable to attend but interested in participating, please see Mr. Huff in room B142 before or after school.

Our annual fall Blood Drive will be Friday, November 20th! You must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds to be eligible to donate! Sign up sheets are available in the StuCo zone in the cafeteria during lunch all of next week. There will be a mandatory informational meeting November 17th during A or D study. Your donation can save 3 lives!

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE

November 16th                 9:15a.m.         Hawkeye Community College      

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Friday, November 13, 2015

It is Burrito Friday! The following Renaissance students have each won a Burrito from Pancheros. Congratulations to Lisa Carroll(9), Matthew Noel(10) and Andrew Grawe(12) please stop by the AP office to pick up your gift certificate to Pancheros!

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! ID stamping is happening now in the AP office for Renaissance before and after school. If you had As, Bs and Cs, no Ds or Fs on your progress report, please stop in the AP office to get your ID stamped. You will need the second quadrant stamped Red or Blue if you plan to exempt a semester final.

Attention seniors…. On November 3rd you all gathered in Nora gym to get your class picture taken. We will be collecting orders for that picture until November 13th. The picture is a panoramic photo and the cost is $17.00.

Order forms can be picked up and returned to the main office.

Attention Senior! The third annual Dubuque Senior Euchre Tournament is coming up and will be held on Monday, November 23 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Library. Sign up for the tournament is in the Guidance office. Students must sign up in teams of two no later than 5th period on Friday, November 20th. We hope to see you there!

If you are going on the field trip to the Shedd Aquarium and Planetarium in Chicago on Monday November 16, there will be an informational meeting with Mr. Kohl Friday after school in room B233. Departure times and expectations will be discussed. The meeting should take 5 to 10 minutes.

There will be an informational meeting for all those interested in Mock Trial on Wednesday, November 18 after school in room B142. We will discuss practice schedules and preliminary competition dates. If you are unable to attend but interested in participating, please see Mr. Huff in room B142 before or after school.

Our annual fall Blood Drive will be Friday, November 20th! You must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds to be eligible to donate! Sign up sheets are available in the StuCo zone in the cafeteria during lunch all of next week. There will be a mandatory informational meeting November 17th during A or D study. Your donation can save 3 lives!

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Explore Post! Explore Post!
Interested in a field of Health Care? Then the
Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital Explore Opportunity is for You!!
Explore a variety of Health Field Opportunities…
This is a unique opportunity!! See Guidance for more information
Deadline to apply Friday November 13th SPACE IS LIMITED!!!


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE

November 16th             9:15a.m.              Hawkeye Community College      




Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Our annual fall Blood Drive will be Friday, November 20th! You must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds to be eligible to donate! Sign up sheets are available in the StuCo zone in the cafeteria during lunch all of next week. There will be a mandatory informational meeting November 17th during A or D study. Your donation can save 3 lives!

"Attention: A meeting for all men interested in Winter running training for cross country and track will be held on November 12 at 2:40 in room D 153, Coach Kilgore's room."

Seniors: Josten’s will be returning to school today during the lunch hour to collect the cap and gown (you have already paid for these but still need to give us some information) and other items you would like order. If you were unable to attend the meeting, there are packets available in the Main Office.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Explore Post! Explore Post!
Interested in a field of Health Care? Then the
Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital Explore Opportunity is for You!!
Explore a variety of Health Field Opportunities…
This is a unique opportunity!! See Guidance for more information
Deadline to apply Friday November 13th SPACE IS LIMITED!!!


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE


November 11th                        9:15a.m.            Iowa Central Community College

November 12th                        9:15a.m.            Clarke University

November 16th                        9:15a.m.            Hawkeye Community College        



Monday, November 9, 2015

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Our annual fall Blood Drive will be Friday, November 20th! You must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds to be eligible to donate! Sign up sheets are available in the StuCo zone in the cafeteria during lunch all of next week. There will be a mandatory informational meeting November 17th during A or D study. Your donation can save 3 lives!

"Attention: A meeting for all men interested in Winter running training for cross country and track will be held on November 12 at 2:40 in room D 153, Coach Kilgore's room."

Seniors: Josten’s will be returning to school tomorrow during the lunch hour to collect the cap and gown (you have already paid for these but still need to give us some information) and other items you would like order. If you were unable to attend the meeting, there are packets available in the Main Office.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.org. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.


Explore Post! Explore Post!
Interested in a field of Health Care? Then the
Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital Explore Opportunity is for You!!
Explore a variety of Health Field Opportunities…
This is a unique opportunity!! See Guidance for more information

Deadline to apply Friday November 13th SPACE IS LIMITED!!!


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE

November 11th                 9:15a.m.                 Iowa Central Community College

November 12th                 9:15a.m.                 Clarke University

November 16th                 9:15a.m.                 Hawkeye Community College        



Friday, November 6, 2015

Monday, November 9, 2015

Our annual fall Blood Drive will be Friday, November 20th! You must be 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds to be eligible to donate! Sign up sheets are available in the StuCo zone in the cafeteria during lunch all of next week. There will be a mandatory informational meeting November 17th during A or D study. Your donation can save 3 lives!

"Attention: A meeting for all men interested in Winter running training for cross country and track will be held on November 12 at 2:40 in room D 153, Coach Kilgore's room."

Congratulate our new IM Champions the Alpacas after their 6-0 record in IM Volleyball.

Stevie Lambe
Alli Tigges
Aurora Smith
Jenna Gremmel
Alli Udelhofen
Sadie Mai

Stop up in the Main Office to pick up your T-shirts, Check out their awesome IM Senior Champ T-Shirts as well.

Also I wanted to thank everyone else who participated and supported their teams. A total of 16 teams participated, which made for a lot of fun and a lot of excitement.

The Next IM Event will be 6v6 Dodgeball.

Do you like to problem solve? Well then come check out the Mu Alpha Theta, a mathematics fraternity. We will be meeting this coming Tuesday, November 10th at 7:05 in Mrs. Jorgenson’s room, A321. Come join the fun!

Seniors: Josten’s will be returning to school on Wednesday, November 11th during the lunch hour to collect the cap and gown (you have already paid for these but still need to give us some information) and other items you would like order. If you were unable to attend the meeting, there are packets available in the Main Office.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.com. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Covers of Comfort is getting under way. Help us make blankets to keep people warm during their treatment and along the cancer journey. More information to come later this week!

Project Kids! 5th hour classes! Please join us in giving to the Dubuque Community during this holiday season. Sign-up sheets were placed in teacher mailboxes. Please turn them in by November 4th.

Student Council members will be visiting throughout the week during 5th hour study time on Monday, Thursday, or Friday to provide more information on both of these endeavors.

Seniors – Do you have a sibling who is a freshman? Freshmen, do you have a sibling who is a senior? If so, then come down to the yearbook room, E45, to have your picture taken. Plan what you would like to do before coming; wear similar clothes, pick out funny hats, or a striking pose.

Twins – the same goes for you! Come together and get your photo taken for the yearbook.

If you would like your photo to appear in the yearbook, you must have your picture taken by the Echo staff by November 20th.


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This is a unique opportunity!! See Guidance for more information
Deadline to apply Friday November 13th SPACE IS LIMITED!!!


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE


November                      11th                  9:15a.m. Iowa Central Community College

November                      16th                  9:15a.m.  Hawkeye Community College

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Friday, November 6, 2015

It is Burrito Friday! The following Renaissance students have each won a Burrito from Pancheros. Congratulations to Griffin Koehler(9), Logan Vize(10) and Nathaniel Kruse(11) please stop by the AP office to pick up your gift certificate to Pancheros!

Congratulate our new IM Champions the Alpacas after their 6-0 record in IM Volleyball.

Stevie Lambe
Alli Tigges
Aurora Smith
Jenna Gremmel
Alli Udelhofen
Sadie Mai

Stop up in the Main Office to pick up your T-shirts, Check out their awesome IM Senior Champ T-Shirts as well.

Do you like to problem solve? Well then come check out the Mu Alpha Theta, a mathematics fraternity. We will be meeting this coming Tuesday, November 10th at 7:05 in Mrs. Jorgenson’s room, A321. Come join the fun!

Seniors: Josten’s will be returning to school on Wednesday, November 11th during the lunch hour to collect the cap and gown (you have already paid for these but still need to give us some information) and other items you would like order. If you were unable to attend the meeting, there are packets available in the Main Office.

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your student ID photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.com. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

Covers of Comfort is getting under way. Help us make blankets to keep people warm during their treatment and along the cancer journey. More information to come later this week!

Project Kids! 5th hour classes! Please join us in giving to the Dubuque Community during this holiday season. Sign-up sheets were placed in teacher mailboxes. Please turn them in by November 4th.

Student Council members will be visiting throughout the week during 5th hour study time on Monday, Thursday, or Friday to provide more information on both of these endeavors.

“If you are currently taking a science class and want to attend the field trip to the Shedd Aquarium and Planetarium in Chicago on November 16th, there are a few seats still available. If you have not gotten a permission slip, see Mr. Kohl in B233 today during 5th or 6th hour and let him know who your science teacher is. Permission slips and payment will be turned into the business office. It is first come first serve for the remaining spots. All permission slips and payments are due by this Wednesday.”

We will have an Intramural Wrestling Meet on November 10th in the Wrestling Room, after school, check weight and wrestle @2:30.

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November 11th            9:15a.m.                  Iowa Central Community College

November 16th            9:15a.m.                  Hawkeye Community College        

          

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your identification card photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.com. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

The library will be closed TODAY from 7:30-2:20 for ITP testing. We will be open before and after school.

Covers of Comfort is getting under way. Help us make blankets to keep people warm during their treatment and along the cancer journey. More information to come later this week!

Project Kids! 5th hour classes! Please join us in giving to the Dubuque Community during this holiday season. Sign-up sheets were placed in teacher mailboxes. Please turn them in by November 4th.

Student Council members will be visiting throughout the week during 5th hour study time on Monday, Thursday, or Friday to provide more information on both of these endeavors.

Student/Athletes
If you participated in a Fall Sport and you were assigned an athletic locker – you NEED to have your lockers cleaned out NO LATER than Thursday, November 5th (with the exception of Football Players who are using a Caged Locker – you do NOT need to clean your lockers out). Boys – make sure you return the padlocks that were given to you to the Activities Office.

EVEN if you are participating in a Winter Sport – you NEED to clean your lockers out and return your padlocks!

Anything left in lockers after Friday, November 6th will be removed.
Thank you for your cooperation and help as we get ready for our Winter Sports season!

“If you are currently taking a science class and want to attend the field trip to the Shedd Aquarium and Planetarium in Chicago on November 16th, there are a few seats still available. If you have not gotten a permission slip, see Mr. Kohl in B233 today during 5th or 6th hour and let him know who your science teacher is. Permission slips and payment will be turned into the business office. It is first come first serve for the remaining spots. All permission slips and payments are due by this Wednesday.”

Seniors – Do you have a sibling who is a freshman? Freshmen, do you have a sibling who is a senior? If so, then come down to the yearbook room, E45, to have your picture taken. Plan what you would like to do before coming; wear similar clothes, pick out funny hats, or a striking pose.

Twins – the same goes for you! Come together and get your photo taken for the yearbook.
If you would like your photo to appear in the yearbook, you must have your picture taken by the Echo staff by November 20th.


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Interested in a field of Health Care? Then the
Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital Explore Opportunity is for You!!
Explore a variety of Health Field Opportunities…
This is a unique opportunity!! See Guidance for more information
Deadline to apply Friday November 13th SPACE IS LIMITED!!!


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE

November                       11th                 9:15a.m. Iowa Central Community College

November                       16th                 9:15a.m. Hawkeye Community College      


Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

If you are planning on going out for Women’s Basketball this year – there will be an Informational Meeting TODAY at 3:00 PM in Room B149

Seniors! The Echo Yearbook Staff needs your senior pictures! The following guidelines must be met for the photo to be included.

Photographs must be in color and have been taken with a traditional camera. Pictures from a cellular phone become very pixelated and will not appear properly. It must be a “raw” photo. No Photoshop or other editing as photos that have undergone this process are a smaller file size and will not print properly. Photograph must be a head shot. Hands should be down and away from the face so as not to obscure the subject. Top/shirt must have straps.

If an acceptable photo has not been received by January 15, your identification card photo will be used.

Photos may be emailed to dubuquesenior@gmail.com or sjackman@dbqschools.com. Please see any Echo staff member or Mrs. Jackman in room E45 with questions.

The library will be closed Thursday from 7:30-2:20 for ITP testing. We will be open before and after school.

Covers of Comfort is getting under way. Help us make blankets to keep people warm during their treatment and along the cancer journey. More information to come later this week!

Project Kids! 5th hour classes! Please join us in giving to the Dubuque Community during this holiday season. Sign-up sheets were placed in teacher mailboxes. Please turn them in by November 4th.

Student Council members will be visiting throughout the week during 5th hour study time on Monday, Thursday, or Friday to provide more information on both of these endeavors.

Student/Athletes

If you participated in a Fall Sport and you were assigned an athletic locker – you NEED to have your lockers cleaned out NO LATER than Thursday, November 5th (with the exception of Football Players who are using a Caged Locker – you do NOT need to clean your lockers out). Boys – make sure you return the padlocks that were given to you to the Activities Office.

EVEN if you are participating in a Winter Sport – you NEED to clean your lockers out and return your padlocks!


Anything left in lockers after Friday, November 6th will be removed.

Thank you for your cooperation and help as we get ready for our Winter Sports season!


“If you are currently taking a science class and want to attend the field trip to the Shedd Aquarium and Planetarium in Chicago on November 16th, there are a few seats still available. If you have not gotten a permission slip, see Mr. Kohl in B233 today during 5th or 6th hour and let him know who your science teacher is. Permission slips and payment will be turned into the business office. It is first come first serve for the remaining spots. All permission slips and payments are due by this Wednesday.”

Seniors – Do you have a sibling who is a freshman? Freshmen, do you have a sibling who is a senior? If so, then come down to the yearbook room, E45, to have your picture taken. Plan what you would like to do before coming; wear similar clothes, pick out funny hats, or a striking pose.

Twins – the same goes for you! Come together and get your photo taken for the yearbook.

If you would like your photo to appear in the yearbook, you must have your picture taken by the Echo staff by November 20th.

The Next Intramural Event:
IM 5v5 Volleyball
Wednesday, Nov 4th
5:30 pm
Nora Gym

Sign up in Mr. Hickerson's or Ms. Oxley's room, with your team name and captain's name.

If you do not sign up, some spaces will be available the night of the event, but may be limited.
Other questions direct them to Mr. Blaser


Explore Post! Explore Post!
Interested in a field of Health Care? Then the
Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital Explore Opportunity is for You!!
Explore a variety of Health Field Opportunities…
This is a unique opportunity!! See Guidance for more information

Deadline to apply Friday November 13th SPACE IS LIMITED!!!

Monday, November 2, 2015

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The library will be closed Thursday from 7:30-2:20 for ITP testing. We will be open before and after school.

Congratulations to the women’s swimming and diving team on their third place finish at the regional meet this weekend! In addition to the third place team finish, 8 girls qualified in 12 events for next weekend’s state meet. Ellie Shearer qualified in Diving, Jenna Willer in the 100 and 200 Free, Molly Johannsen in the 100 Fly and 100 Back, Emma Sass in the 50 Free and 100 Back, and Frances Inzenhofer in the 50 and 100 Free. The 200 Medley Relay of Emma Sass, Camryn Leeser, Molly Johannsen, and Frances Inzenhofer; the 200 Free Relay of Emma Sass, Alice Tsui, Grace Tsui, and Jenna Willer; and the 400 Free Relay of Frances Inzenhofer, Alice Tsui, Grace Tsui, and Jenna Willer all also qualified. Finally, two new school records were set, Jenna in the 200 Free and Emma in the 100 Back.

The Rams placed 9th among 15 teams in Fort Dodge at the Iowa State Cross Country Championships. Mark Whalen and Preston Kizer placed in the top 30 to lead the Rams.

Covers of Comfort is getting under way. Help us make blankets to keep people warm during their treatment and along the cancer journey. More information to come later this week!

Project Kids! 5th hour classes! Please join us in giving to the Dubuque Community during this holiday season. Sign-up sheets were placed in teacher mailboxes. Please turn them in by November 4th.

Student Council members will be visiting throughout the week during 5th hour study time on Monday, Thursday, or Friday to provide more information on both of these endeavors.

Student/Athletes

If you participated in a Fall Sport and you were assigned an athletic locker – you NEED to have your lockers cleaned out NO LATER than Thursday, November 5th (with the exception of Football Players who are using a Caged Locker – you do NOT need to clean your lockers out). Boys – make sure you return the padlocks that were given to you to the Activities Office.

EVEN if you are participating in a Winter Sport – you NEED to clean your lockers out and return your padlocks!

Anything left in lockers after Friday, November 6th will be removed.

Thank you for your cooperation and help as we get ready for our Winter Sports season!

“If you are currently taking a science class and want to attend the field trip to the Shedd Aquarium and Planetarium in Chicago on November 16th, there are a few seats still available. If you have not gotten a permission slip, see Mr. Kohl in B233 today during 5th or 6th hour and let him know who your science teacher is. Permission slips and payment will be turned into the business office. It is first come first serve for the remaining spots. All permission slips and payments are due by this Wednesday.”

Good job to all of the seniors who participated in our annual College Application Campaign! Over 60 students attended and were able to get multiple application out to prospective colleges, work on essays and search for scholarships. University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Loras College, Clarke University, University of Dubuque and NICC were all present.

Thank you to the teachers who participated in the door decorating and wearing your college spirit. The World Cultures wing represented well, but Mrs. Heidesch took the prize for best door. A reminder to all students – your teachers are great resources in learning more about post-secondary options. Talk to them about their experiences.

The following students have been selected to The Dubuque Youth Area Leadership Council as the top 100. Congratulations to

· Justin Blum
· Evan Van Vleck
· JaNiese Jensen
· Brittany Smith
· Josephine Mills
· Jacob Hansen
· Kailani Biehl
· Lauren Pinchuk
· Grace Tsui

A special thanks to all the wonderful RAM applicants and the great leadership you provide.


WINTER SPORTS

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
Men’s Swimming
Tues. Nov 3rd - 2:30 pm - Cafeteria
Wrestling
Tues. Nov. 3rd - 2:30 pm - Wrestling Room

Men’s/Women’s Bowling
Tues. Nov 3rd - 2:45 pm - Cafeteria


Women’s Basketball
Wed. Nov. 4th - 3:00 pm - Room B149

The Iowa Tests of Performance will be given to all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders on Tuesday and Wednesday - November 3rd and 4th. You will take the tests with your 5th period teacher and class beginning each morning at 7:40. Let's give it our best and earn the top high school scores in the city! Go Rams!

"Do you want some free books to read for your long weekend? Stop by the library to pick up some weeded fiction books that are yours to keep!"

Seniors – Do you have a sibling who is a freshman? Freshmen, do you have a sibling who is a senior? If so, then come down to the yearbook room, E45, to have your picture taken. Plan what you would like to do before coming; wear similar clothes, pick out funny hats, or a striking pose.

Twins – the same goes for you! Come together and get your photo taken for the yearbook.

If you would like your photo to appear in the yearbook, you must have your picture taken by the Echo staff by November 20th.

The Next Intramural Event:

IM 5v5 Volleyball
Wednesday, Nov 4th
5:30 pm
Nora Gym

Sign up in Mr. Hickerson's or Ms. Oxley's room, with your team name and captain's name.
If you do not sign up, some spaces will be available the night of the event, but may be limited.
Other questions direct them to Mr. Blaser


Explore Post! Explore Post!

Interested in a field of Health Care? Then the
Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital Explore Opportunity is for You!!
Explore a variety of Health Field Opportunities…
This is a unique opportunity!! See Guidance for more information
Deadline to apply Friday November 13th SPACE IS LIMITED!!!


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE