Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

The 14th Annual Dubuque Senior Tristate Boys 3-on-3 Hoopfest is on Saturday, October 29th in Nora Gym. Entry deadline is Monday, October 24th. Teams can have 3-5 players and all players will receive an Official 3-on-3 Hoopfest T-shirt. See Coach Eimers for an entry form for the tournament.

On Friday, October 7th, The Special Olympics Team participated in the east area bowling competition in Davenport, IA. Nine athletes competed and earned 1st place through 4th place ribbons

Coding Club will meet Wednesday from 6p.m. to 8pm in A321. We will be making progress on our lighted pumpkins for Halloween.

The art wall in the library is ready to go. The wall is designed to display personal art work, poetry, etc. Please use this wall during your free periods, not during class. All work should be school appropriate and should support the Ram Core Values

“Whether you think you can, or cannot, you’re right.” Henry Ford

Take a chance. Does it feel good to fail – NO, but it will certainly make you stronger if you respond appropriately. “Chances are; you have some untapped potential inside of you that will reveal itself when the pressure is on”   (Excerpt from Mentally Tough Teens, Justin Su'a)

This week we will hold of COLLEGE APPLICATION CAMPAIGN for Seniors in our office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Seniors - come visit our office to start and complete your applications and get direction and answers as you navigate through the college search process.

Today at 7am, Loras College
will be here to help present on Scholarships - Where to start?! The rep will also be helping with college applications.

On Thursday at 7am in the Aud, Dupaco and Clarke University will be hosting the documentary Broke, Busted and Disgusted. All are welcome, including parents. This film is very relevant information and will last about an hour. Students can get passes to their 1st hour class. Please consider joining us!!

Seniors! Don't be shy! Come in and see how we can help you!! Breakfast treats, prizes and give-a-ways will be available to those that participate.

Chipotle Restaurant will be opening in November - they are looking for part time workers and will hire to train now. If interested stop in guidance or call 341-295-4738 for an interview.
Sundown Mountain is seeking employees for all indoor and outdoor positions. The jobs include flexible hours with free skiing and snowboarding privileges. The job fair will be held on October 29th from 9-1 p.m. Stop in guidance and check out the bulletin board outside of the guidance office for these job details and many more.

Driver's Education
registration forms for after school Driver's Ed are now available in the Business Office and Guidance office. We are only able to offer after school Driver's Ed this session. Registration forms may be returned to the business office .

Seniors - It's time to send in your photos for the yearbook! Please email a jpeg file of your senior picture to dubuquesenior@gmail.com. Once your photo has been received, you will receive a confirmation email. Full color photos are required. Photos are due by April 1. Please see Mrs. Jackman in E45 with questions.

RAMS tutors--Please remember to be in the RAMS area during your free period on Mondays and Wednesdays. We are having more and more students come to RAMS for assistance. We need you. Thank you for the support you give your fellow students!

STUDENTS:
If you are interested in going out for a Winter Sport – you need to stop by the Activities Office to get signed up. Winter Sports include: Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Bowling, Wrestling, and Boys Swimming.

Winter Sports start in the beginning of November, so please get signed up early – DON’T wait until the last minute! IF you participated in one of these sports last year – you STILL need to come to the Activities Office to sign up.

EXPLORE, EXPLORE!! Looking to gain experience in your interest areas. The EXPLORE PROGRAMS offer great hands on practical experience in several areas. The Following Areas are still accepting Applications!!!

Architecture & Engineering
Conservation & Wildlife
Cosmetology
Firefighting & Emergency Services
Law Enforcement

And New this Year a TEACHER EDUCATION program at The University of Dubuque
Stop by Guidance for additional information or for an application.


COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OUTSIDE OF THE CAFETERIA



October 13th                          
11:15 a.m.              Buena Vista University
                                                                               Wartburg
                                                                               St. Mary’s College

October 18th                          11:15 a.m.             Simpson College

October 25th                          11:15 a.m.             Hawkeye Community College
                                                                               NICC

October 27th                          9:15 a.m.               Iowa State
                                                11:15 a.m.              Loras
                                                                               Drake
                                                                              Iowa Central Community College