Wednesday, September 19, 2012

REMINDER: There will be no school for students this Friday, September 21st, due to a teacher professional development day.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY: Picture retakes will take place Monday, September 24th starting 1st hour.

HELP SENIOR SWIM TEAM FEED DUBUQUE: Our service project this year is to help with the Donna Ginter Thanksgiving Dinner. Each year they feed 2500 people in need of Thanksgiving dinner. You can help by donating $ to a Swim Team Member or food items. Come cheer on the Senior Swim/Dive Teams as they compete on Tuesday, September 25th, 6pm at the Hempstead Pool. Get in free by bringing any 2 of these needed items........canned corn, sweet potatoes, fruit cocktail, green beans, or boxed instant potatoes and red jello. Thanks!!

CAREER EXPLORATION: Does a career in Conservation or Nursing interest you?? If so, join the Explorer Post being held at Mercy Hospital for nursing or if you prefer to hunt, fish, or be in the outdoors, the Swiss Valley Conservation Post is the one for you. If interested in finding out more about these careers, stop in guidance.

JOB POSTING: All locations of McDonald's restaurants are looking for students to work part- time. Must be 16. If interested, stop in guidance or check out bulletin board outside of guidance. You may apply online at www.mcstate.com

HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th. If you think you would like to bring a guest who does not attend Senior High School, please stop in the AP office to pick up a guest form. The forms need to be returned by Tuesday, October 9th.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: The Upper Room Club played "Do you love your neighbor" this week. Lots of fun! The Upper Room will meet on THURSDAY this week at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come early to participate in ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

UPPER ROOM BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Food, pop, pizza, volleyball, games, a campfire and more! Sound like fun? Then join the Upper Room club for our Back To School Party this Friday, Sept. 21st from 4 - 8 pm. We will meet at the beach area at Barrington Lake. Bring a treat or pop to share. Pizza will be provided.

KEY CLUB MEETING: Key Club will be meeting Wednesday, September 19th in Room B241 at 7:15 a.m. Come join us in our leadership training and community service activities this fall. Find out more Wednesday or check with Ms. Gibbons for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Mt. Pleasant Home is looking for a responsible 16 yr. old who would like to work late afternoon hours in the dietary dept. If interested, stop in guidance or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance.

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIR:
University of Dubuque
DATE: Wednesday, September 19th
TIME: 6:00-8:00 P.M.
PLACE:UD's Chlapaty Recreation Center

ID’s: Any student that had their ID picture taken on August 30th, please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up. You will need your ID beginning September 24th in order to ride the JULE (city bus) for free.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
20TH - American Academy of Arts - 9:20 a.m.
20TH - Bradley University - 12:45 p.m.
24TH - Loras College - 9:20 a.m.
25TH - University of Iowa - 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

REMINDER: There will be no school for students this Friday, September 21st, due to a teacher professional development day.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY: Picture retakes will take place Monday, September 24th starting 1st hour.

CAREER EXPLORATION: Does a career in Conservation or Nursing interest you?? If so, join the Explorer Post being held at Mercy Hospital for nursing or if you prefer to hunt, fish, or be in the outdoors, the Swiss Valley Conservation Post is the one for you. If interested in finding out more about these careers, stop in guidance.

JOB POSTING: All locations of McDonald's restaurants are looking for students to work part- time. Must be 16. If interested, stop in guidance or check out bulletin board outside of guidance. You may apply online at www.mcstate.com

HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th. If you think you would like to bring a guest who does not attend Senior High School, please stop in the AP office to pick up a guest form. The forms need to be returned by Tuesday, October 9th.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: The Upper Room Club played "Do you love your neighbor" this week. Lots of fun! The Upper Room will meet on THURSDAY this week at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come early to participate in ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

UPPER ROOM BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Food, pop, pizza, volleyball, games, a campfire and more! Sound like fun? Then join the Upper Room club for our Back To School Party this Friday, Sept. 21st from 4 - 8 pm. We will meet at the beach area at Barrington Lake. Bring a treat or pop to share. Pizza will be provided.

KEY CLUB MEETING: Key Club will be meeting Wednesday, September 19th in Room B241 at 7:15 a.m. Come join us in our leadership training and community service activities this fall. Find out more Wednesday or check with Ms. Gibbons for more information.

SCIENCE BOWL CLUB MEETING: Dubuque Senior's Science Bowl club will meet to get ready for January's competition this Tuesday, September 18th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room B241. Training and competition sessions are required to prepare, so please come to the meeting or visit with Ms. Gibbons if you would like to be considered for the team.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Mt. Pleasant Home is looking for a responsible 16 yr. old who would like to work late afternoon hours in the dietary dept. If interested, stop in guidance or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance.

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIR:
University of Dubuque
DATE: Wednesday, September 19th
TIME: 6:00-8:00 P.M.
PLACE:UD's Chlapaty Recreation Center

ID’s: Any student that had their ID picture taken on August 30th, please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up. You will need your ID beginning September 24th in order to ride the JULE (city bus) for free.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
18TH - UW Platteville - 9:20 a.m.
20TH - American Academy of Arts - 9:20 a.m.
20TH - Bradley University - 12:45 p.m.
24TH - Loras College - 9:20 a.m.
25TH - University of Iowa - 8:30 a.m.

Friday, September 14, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Great part-time job at local law firm running errands and doing mailings. Work hours are from 3-6 p.m. daily and Sat. mornings for $8.00 per hour. Must be responsible, 16 yrs. old, have a valid driver's license, and your own transportation. If interested, check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance for more information.

HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th. If you think you would like to bring a guest who does not attend Senior High School, please stop in the AP office to pick up a guest form. The forms need to be returned by Tuesday, October 9th.

DISCOVERY CLUB CANOE TRIP: The Discovery Club will be canoeing on the Maquoketa River this weekend, Saturday, September 15th. If you would like to join us, the cost is $20. See Ms. Pfohl in B-249 or Mrs. Koch in A-226 for permission slips and details. Forms and money are due at this Thursday’s meeting. Our meeting is Thursday, September 13th at 7:15 a.m. in B-249. We will also have our fall calendar available listing our other events.

COVERS OF COMFORT: Student council is starting Covers of Comfort. Covers of Comfort is an organization that makes fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients at regional hospitals. You can participate by bringing in money, fleece, or by making a blanket. Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Wessel’s room B138.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Last Friday, the Upper Room Club had a lot fun with competitive Pictionary. Come to the Upper Room club meeting this Friday at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come early to participate in ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.


UPPER ROOM BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Food, pop, pizza, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, a campfire and more! Sound like fun? Then join the Upper Room club for our Back To School Party on Friday, Sept. 21st from 4 - 8 pm. We will meet at the beach area at Barrington Lake. Bring a treat or pop to share.

KEY CLUB MEETING: Key Club will be meeting Wednesday, September 19th in Room B241 at 7:15 a.m. Come join us in our leadership training and community service activities this fall. Find out more Wednesday or check with Ms. Gibbons for more information.

SCIENCE BOWL CLUB MEETING: Dubuque Senior's Science Bowl club will meet to get ready for January's competition this Tuesday, September 18th from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room B241. Training and competition sessions are required to prepare, so please come to the meeting or visit with Ms. Gibbons if you would like to be considered for the team.

FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT: Freshman parent night will take place on Monday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m in the auditorium. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Guidance Office.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Mt. Pleasant Home is looking for a responsible 16 yr. old who would like to work late afternoon hours in the dietary dept. If interested, stop in guidance or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance.

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIR:
University of Dubuque
DATE: Wednesday, September 19th
TIME: 6:00-8:00 P.M.
PLACE:UD's Chlapaty Recreation Center

SCOTT ALTHOFF MEMORIAL BASEBALL GAME: The 11th annual Scott Althoff Memorial Baseball Game will be held this Saturday at Petrakis Park with the first pitch thrown at 10:00 AM. Money earned from the contest is used to award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior on the Rams baseball squad. Spectators will be charged $3 at the gate. Players competing range from the class of 1962 to Kenny Capesius from the class of 2011. Two familiar names playing this year come from the class of 1991-------Tim Felderman and Jason Loefelholz. Hope to see you at the ballpark!

ID’s: Any student that had their ID picture taken on August 30th, please stop and see Ms. David in the main office to pick it up.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
18TH - UW Platteville - 9:20 a.m.
20TH - American Academy of Arts - 9:20 a.m.
20TH - Bradley University - 12:45 p.m.
24TH - Loras College - 9:20 a.m.
25TH - University of Iowa - 8:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Great part-time job at local law firm running errands and doing mailings. Work hours are from 3-6 p.m. daily and Sat. mornings for $8.00 per hour. Must be responsible, 16 yrs. old, have a valid driver's license, and your own transportation. If interested, check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance for more information.

FRENCH CLUB MEETING: The French Club is having another meeting this Thursday, September 13th at 7:15. Bring your tee-shirt & window painting designs. The pasta fundraiser will be started at the meeting. Any questions see Mrs. Sartori in E-34.

DUBUQUE AREA YAPPERS: Area youth philanthropists are recruiting juniors and seniors for the new school year. Yappers is a local service group that volunteers at various activities throughout Dubuque and raises grant money for other local non-profit organizations. They meet once every 2 weeks for meetings and 2-4 times a month for service events. This is a great way to get volunteer experience and work in our community. Find Elena Dietz, Keegan Gallery or Ms. Busch in the Guidance Office for an application. Applications are due by the 21st.

HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th. If you think you would like to bring a guest who does not attend Senior High School, please stop in the AP office to pick up a guest form. The forms need to be returned by Tuesday, October 9th.

DISCOVERY CLUB CANOE TRIP: The Discovery Club will be canoeing on the Maquoketa River this weekend, Saturday, September 15th. If you would like to join us, the cost is $20. See Ms. Pfohl in B-249 or Mrs. Koch in A-226 for permission slips and details. Forms and money are due at this Thursday’s meeting. Our meeting is Thursday, September 13th at 7:15 a.m. in B-249. We will also have our fall calendar available listing our other events.

COVERS OF COMFORT: Student council is starting Covers of Comfort. Covers of Comfort is an organization that makes fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients at regional hospitals. You can participate by bringing in money, fleece, or by making a blanket. Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Wessel’s room B138.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Last Friday, the Upper Room Club had a lot fun with competitive Pictionary. Come to the Upper Room club meeting this Friday at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come early to participate in ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

UPPER ROOM BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Food, pop, pizza, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, a campfire and more! Sound like fun? Then join the Upper Room club for our Back To School Party on Friday, Sept. 21st from 4 - 8 pm. We will meet at the beach area at Barrington Lake. Bring a treat or pop to share.

FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT: Freshman parent night will take place on Monday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m in the auditorium. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Guidance Office.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Mt. Pleasant Home is looking for a responsible 16 yr. old who would like to work late afternoon hours in the dietary dept. If interested, stop in guidance or check out the bulletin board outside of guidance.

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIR:
University of Dubuque
DATE: Wednesday, September 19th
TIME: 6:00-8:00 P.M.
PLACE:UD's Chlapaty Recreation Center

SCOTT ALTHOFF MEMORIAL BASEBALL GAME: The 11th annual Scott Althoff Memorial Baseball Game will be held this Saturday at Petrakis Park with the first pitch thrown at 10:00 AM. Money earned from the contest is used to award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior on the Rams baseball squad. Spectators will be charged $3 at the gate. Players competing range from the class of 1962 to Kenny Capesius from the class of 2011. Two familiar names playing this year come from the class of 1991-------Tim Felderman and Jason Loefelholz. Hope to see you at the ballpark!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
18TH - UW Platteville - 9:20 a.m.
20TH - American Academy of Arts - 9:20 a.m.
20TH - Bradley University - 12:45 p.m.
24TH - Loras College - 9:20 a.m.
25TH - University of Iowa - 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Great part-time job at local law firm running errands and doing mailings. Work hours are from 3-6 p.m. daily and Sat. mornings for $8.00 per hour. Must be responsible, 16 yrs. old, have a valid driver's license, and your own transportation. If interested, check out the bulletin board by guidance or stop in guidance for more information.

KEY CLUB MEETING: Key Club will be meeting Wednesday, September 12th in Room B241 at 7:15 a.m. Come join us in our leadership training and community service activities this fall. Highway Cleanup and Divisional Council meeting are coming up on September 15th. Find out more on Wednesday or check with Ms. Gibbons for more information.

FRENCH CLUB MEETING: The French Club is having another meeting this Thursday, September 13th at 7:15. Bring your tee-shirt & window painting designs. The pasta fundraiser will be started at the meeting. Any questions see Mrs. Sartori in E-34.

DUBUQUE AREA YAPPERS: Area youth philanthropists are recruiting juniors and seniors for the new school year. Yappers is a local service group that volunteers at various activities throughout Dubuque and raises grant money for other local non-profit organizations. They meet once every 2 weeks for meetings and 2-4 times a month for service events. This is a great way to get volunteer experience and work in our community. Find Elena Dietz, Keegan Gallery or Ms. Busch in the Guidance Office for an application. Applications are due by the 21st.

HOMECOMING DANCE REMINDER: The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th. If you think you would like to bring a guest who does not attend Senior High School, please stop in the AP office to pick up a guest form. The forms need to be returned by Tuesday, October 9th.

Ultimate Frisbee Club:
Game - Wednesday, September 12th.
Flora Park at 6 p.m.

DISCOVERY CLUB CANOE TRIP: The Discovery Club will be canoeing on the Maquoketa River this weekend, Saturday, September 15th. If you would like to join us, the cost is $20. See Ms. Pfohl in B-249 or Mrs. Koch in A-226 for permission slips and details. Forms and money are due at this Thursday’s meeting. Our meeting is Thursday, September 13th at 7:15 a.m. in B-249. We will also have our fall calendar available listing our other events.

EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE 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

COVERS OF COMFORT: Student council is starting Covers of Comfort. Covers of Comfort is an organization that makes fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients at regional hospitals. You can participate by bringing in money, fleece, or by making a blanket. Donations can be dropped off in Ms. Wessel’s room B138.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Last Friday, the Upper Room Club had a lot fun with competitive Pictionary. Come to the Upper Room club meeting this Friday at 7 am. We meet in the gym lobby. We always have treats! Come early to participate in ‘5 minutes of Craziness’.

UPPER ROOM BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Food, pop, pizza, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, a campfire and more! Sound like fun? Then join the Upper Room club for our Back To School Party on Friday, Sept. 21st from 4 - 8 pm. We will meet at the beach area at Barrington Lake. Bring a treat or pop to share.

FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT: Freshman parent night will take place on Monday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m in the auditorium. If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Guidance Office.

CONGRATULATIONS: Please join the staff of Senior High School in congratulating the following 5 students who have qualified as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists:

Jane Bradley
Ben Collins
Ben Martin
Alex Maxwell
James Tunnell

These 5 students will now have the chance to earn a spot among students across the nation who will become Finalists based on an application, recommendations and SAT scores.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

TODAY - Western Illinois - 10:15 a.m.

18TH - UW Platteville - 9:20 a.m.

20TH - Bradley University - 12:45 p.m.

24TH - Loras College - 9:20 a.m.

25TH - University of Iowa - 8:30 a.m.