Thursday, February 24, 2011

Friday, February 25, 2011

ATTENTION SENIORS: Please remember that your payment for all of your graduation items is due by Tuesday, March 1st if you and your family are planning to pay by personal checks or credit cards. The payment must be received in the Jostens office by this date. Cash and money orders can still be used on the day of delivery here at school. This will be the only forms of payment accepted on that day. The delivery day will be announced here at school and you will receive a call at home to let you know of that date. If you have any questions please call Frank Zucker at 309 283 2805

JOB APPLICATION: Dubuque County Fair Association is taking applications for the 2011 Junior Fair Board. For more information go to www.dbqfair.com

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Senior will be hosting Cedar Rapids Washington in the men’s basketball sub-state game TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at the Nora Gym ticket booth at 6:00 p.m. the night of the game. Price is $6.00.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: The Women’s soccer camp at U.D. is on March 14th-17th, and the cost is only $40.00. There is a misprint on the flier and one part says it costs $50. It should say $40.

NICC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Forms available in the business office, main office, and guidance.
March 21 - May 19, 2011 March 21 – May 19, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 a.m. 2:40 – 4:40 p.m.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Thursday, February 24, 2011

MODEL UN: Any students interested in participating in the Model UN Spring Conference should attend the informational meeting Friday at 7:10am in Mr. Mennig's Room (A127). If you are interested but are unable to make the meeting, see Mr. Mennig or Sign up on the sheet outside A127.

BLOOD DRIVE: The Spring Blood drive will be March 25th. Sign-up in the Stuco Zone to receive your permission slips. First twenty people to sign up will receive a t-shirt.

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Senior will be hosting Cedar Rapids Washington in the men’s basketball sub-state game on Friday, February 25th, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at the Nora Gym ticket booth at 6:00 p.m. the night of the game. Price is $6.00.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: The Women’s soccer camp at U.D. is on March 14th-17th, and the cost is only $40.00. There is a misprint on the flier and one part says it costs $50. It should say $40.

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet TODAY after school in Room B241 from 2:30 to 3:25 to practice and to develop our team. If you are a science trivia person come join us and see what it's about!

ATTENTION SENIORS: Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Awards Assembly. The return deadline for the Senior Applications is Monday February 28th, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

NICC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Forms available in the business office, main office, and guidance.
March 21 - May 19, 2011 March 21 – May 19, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 a.m. 2:40 – 4:40 p.m.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Bowling Teams. Both teams won M.V.C. Divisional Championships this season as well as the Regional Championships last Saturday. Both teams have qualified for the state meet which will be held this Friday in Des Moines. Good luck and go rams!

BLOOD DRIVE: The Spring Blood drive will be March 25th. Sign-up in the Stuco Zone to receive your permission slips. First twenty people to sign up will receive a t-shirt.

MAN PAGEANT: TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. Tickets are $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Renaissance discount - $4 for white, $3 for blue and $2 for red.

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Senior will be hosting Cedar Rapids Washington in the men’s basketball sub-state game on Friday, February 25th, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale at the Nora Gym ticket booth at 6:00 p.m. the night of the game. Price is $6.00.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: The Women’s soccer camp at U.D. is on March 14th-17th, and the cost is only $40.00. There is a misprint on the flier and one part says it costs $50. It should say $40.

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet Thursday February 24 after school in Room B241 from 2:30 to 3:25 to practice and to develop our team. If you are a science trivia person come join us and see what it's about!

ATTENTION SENIORS: Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Awards Assembly. The return deadline for the Senior Applications is Monday February 28th, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

NICC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Forms available in the business office, main office, and guidance.
March 21 - May 19, 2011 March 21 – May 19, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 a.m. 2:40 – 4:40 p.m.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet TODAY and Thursday February 24 after school in Room B241 from 2:30 to 3:25 to practice and to develop our team. If you are a science trivia person come join us and see what it's about!

MODEL UN: Any students interested in participating in the Model UN Spring Conference should attend the informational meeting Tuesday at 7:10 a.m. in Mr. Mennig's Room (A127). If you are interested but are unable to make the meeting, see Mr. Mennig or Sign up on the sheet outside A127.

VOLLEYBALL: All women volleyball players going out next year need to see Coach Myres before Wednesday to sign up to work the upcoming tournaments.

COSTA RICA MEETING: A reminder to the students that are going to Costa Rica this June with the Spanish Club. Our 3rd meeting is TONIGHT from 6-7 pm in E37, the World Language computer lab. Please bring your required items to the meeting and a parent. Any questions, contact Ms. Day.

NEW DATE FOR DODGEBALL: Attention Dodgeball Players, the new date for the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament is TONIGHT at 6pm in the Nora Gym. Please turn your teams of 6 into Ms. Borgwardt or Mr. White. Any staff who would like to play or help referee would be greatly appreciated.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Awards Assembly. The return deadline for the Senior Applications is Monday February 28th, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

NICC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Forms available in the business office, main office, and guidance.
March 21 - May 19, 2011 March 21 – May 19, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 a.m. 2:40 – 4:40 p.m.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: To be held in the Guidance Office.

TODAY – Kirkwood CC – 10:15 a.m.
TODAY - Hawkeye CC – 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Friday, February 18, 2011

KEY CLUB: Key Club will meet Tuesday, February 22 at 7:15 a.m. in Room B241 to plan spring events.

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet Tuesday, February 22 and Thursday February 24 after school in Room B241 from 2:30 to 3:25 to practice and to develop our team. If you are a science trivia person come join us and see what it's about!

MODEL UN: Any students interested in participating in the Model UN Spring Conference should attend the informational meeting Tuesday at 7:10 a.m. in Mr. Mennig's Room (A127). If you are interested but are unable to make the meeting, see Mr. Mennig or Sign up on the sheet outside A127.

FYI: There will be no men's volleyball this Sunday.

VOLLEYBALL: All women volleyball players going out next year need to see Coach Myres before Wednesday to sign up to work the upcoming tournaments.

COSTA RICA MEETING: A reminder to the students that are going to Costa Rica this June with the Spanish Club. Our 3rd meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, from 6-7 pm in E37, the World Language computer lab. Please bring your required items to the meeting and a parent. Any questions, contact Ms. Day.

NEW DATE FOR DODGEBALL: Attention Dodgeball Players, the new date for the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament is now scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 22nd at 6pm in the Nora Gym. Please turn your teams of 6 into Ms. Borgwardt or Mr. White. Any staff who would like to play or help referee would be greatly appreciated.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Awards Assembly. The return deadline for the Senior Applications is Monday February 28th, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

NICC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Forms available in the business office, main office, and guidance.
March 21 - May 19, 2011 March 21 – May 19, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 a.m. 2:40 – 4:40 p.m.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: To be held in the Guidance Office.

22nd – Kirkwood CC – 10:15 a.m.
22nd - Hawkeye CC – 12:45 p.m.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Thursday, February 17, 2011

COSTA RICA MEETING: A reminder to the students that are going to Costa Rica this June with the Spanish Club. Our 3rd meeting is this Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, from 6-7 pm in E37, the World Language computer lab. Please bring your required items to the meeting and a parent. Any questions, contact Ms. Day.

NEW DATE FOR DODGEBALL: Attention Dodgeball Players, the new date for the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament is now scheduled for Feb. 22nd, Tuesday at 6pm in the Nora Gym. Please turn your teams of 6 into Ms. Borgwardt or Mr. White. Any staff who would like to play or help referee would be greatly appreciated.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Awards Assembly. The return deadline for the Senior Applications is Monday February 28th, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

NICC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Forms available in the business office, main office, and guidance.
March 21 - May 19, 2011 March 21 – May 19, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 a.m. 2:40 – 4:40 p.m.

RAM WOMENS FRESHMAN TRACK AND FIELD: There will be a brief organizational meeting TODAY at 2:30 in room A119 for all freshman girls interested in competing Track this spring. If you have any questions see Coach Murphy or Ward.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: To be held in the Guidance Office.

22nd – Kirkwood CC – 10:15 a.m.
22nd - Hawkeye CC – 12:45 p.m.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

NEW DATE FOR DODGEBALL: Attention Dodgeball Players, the new date for the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament is now scheduled for Feb. 22nd, Tuesday at 6pm in the Nora Gym. Please turn your teams of 6 into Ms. Borgwardt or Mr. White. Any staff who would like to play or help referee would be greatly appreciated.

ATTENTION SENIORS: Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Awards Assembly. The return deadline for the Senior Applications is Monday February 28th, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

NICC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Forms available in the business office, main office, and guidance.
March 21 - May 19, 2011 March 21 – May 19, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 a.m. 2:40 – 4:40 p.m.

RAM WOMENS FRESHMAN TRACK AND FIELD: There will be a brief organizational meeting Thursday, Feb. 17th at 2:30 in room A119 for all freshman girls interested in competing Track this spring. If you have any questions see Coach Murphy or Ward.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: To be held in the Guidance Office.

TODAY - Salon Professional Academy I.C. – 12:45 p.m.
22nd – Kirkwood CC – 10:15 a.m.
22nd - Hawkeye CC – 12:45 p.m.

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE FOR TODAY:

Period 1 7:40-8:11
Period 2 8:16-8:47
Period 3 8:52-9:23
Period 4 9:28-9:59

Assembly 10:04-11:34
Lunch:
A 11:39-12:05
B 12:00-12:26
C 12:21-12:47
D 12:42- 1:08

Period 5 11:39-1:13
Period 6 1:18-1:49
Period 7 1:54-2:20

Monday, February 14, 2011

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

ATTENTION SENIORS: Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Awards Assembly. The return deadline for the Senior Applications is Monday February 28th, 2011. If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

NICC DRIVERS EDUCATION: Forms available in the business office, main office, and guidance.
March 21 - May 19, 2011 March 21 – May 19, 2011
6:00 - 7:30 a.m. 2:40 – 4:40 p.m.

CHANGE OF DATE: There is a change in date for the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament. It will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17th at 6pm instead of Wed. Please turn your teams of 6 into Ms.Borgwardt or Mr.White as soon as possible.

RAM WOMENS FRESHMAN TRACK AND FIELD: There will be a brief organizational meeting Thursday, Feb. 17th at 2:30 in room A119 for all freshman girls interested in competing Track this spring. If you have any questions see Coach Murphy or Ward.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: To be held in the Guidance Office.

16th - Salon Professional Academy I.C. – 12:45 p.m.
22nd – Kirkwood CC – 10:15 a.m.
22nd - Hawkeye CC – 12:45 p.m.

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 16TH:

Period 1 7:40-8:11
Period 2 8:16-8:47
Period 3 8:52-9:23
Period 4 9:28-9:59

Assembly 10:04-11:34
Lunch:
A 11:39-12:05
B 12:00-12:26
C 12:21-12:47
D 12:42- 1:08

Period 5 11:39-1:13
Period 6 1:18-1:49
Period 7 1:54-2:20

Friday, February 11, 2011

Monday, February 14, 2011

FYI: The Freshman Lady Rams really showed character last night beating Wahlert 31-29. The lady Rams were down 18 points in the third quarter and fought back to win the game in the last six seconds. The Rams were tied 29-29
with 13 seconds left in the game and Wahlert had the ball with six second left in the game Kendra Conforti stole the ball and make the game winning lay-up to win the game. Kendra also led the Lady Rams in scoring with 12 points. Madison McElmeel and Ashley Schmidt made some key free throw shot and the rest was history. The Lady Rams will play in the
championship game on Saturday at 10:30 at senior. The Lady Rams are now 11-7 and looking forward to a key rematch against Cuba city.

CHANGE OF DATE: There is a change in date for the Intramural Dodgeball Tournament. It will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17th at 6pm instead of Wed. Please turn your teams of 6 into Ms.Borgwardt or Mr.White as soon as possible.

RAM WOMENS FRESHMAN TRACK AND FIELD: There will be a brief organizational meeting Thursday, Feb. 17th at 2:30 in room A119 for all freshman girls interested in competing Track this spring. If you have any questions see Coach Murphy or Ward.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: To be held in the Guidance Office.

16th - Salon Professional Academy I.C. – 12:45 p.m.
-22nd – Kirkwood CC – 10:15 a.m.
22nd - Hawkeye CC – 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Friday, February 11, 2011

SWIM TEAM: The powerful senior men’s swim team will compete in the State Meet Saturday in Marshalltown. Tickets may be purchased TODAY in the Activity Office. A ticket is $8.00 and an advanced ticket will allow you access into the auxiliary gym at the Community Y at 9:00 a.m. and admission to the pool area at 11:00 a.m. If you plan to attend this meet, buy your ticket now.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: To be held in the Guidance Office.

TODAY - UW Platteville – 9:22 a.m.
16th - Salon Professional Academy I.C. – 12:45 p.m.
-22nd – Kirkwood CC – 10:15 a.m.
22nd - Hawkeye CC – 12:45 p.m.

DODGEBALL: Get ready for Intramural Dodgeball!! Sign your teams of 6 up with Ms. Borgwardt or Mr. White. The date for the Dodgeball Tourny is scheduled for Wed. Feb. 16th at 6:30pm in the Nora Gym. You must pre-register your team to participate.

SENIOR CLASS BEST AND MOST LIKELY: The Best and Most Likely Ballots are out. If you did not get one at the class picture, please pick one up in the Main Office. Remember to vote each student only once. Ballots are due back to the Main Office by TODAY.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY:

Period 1 7:40 – 8:13
Period 2 8:18 – 8:51
Period 3 8:56 – 9:29
Period 4 9:34 – 10:07
Assembly 10:22 – 11:22
Period 5 11:30 – 1:04
A 11:30 – 11:55
B 11:50 – 12:15
C 12:19 – 12:44
D 12:39 – 1:04
Period 6 1:09 – 1:42
Period 7 1:47 – 2:20

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: To be held in the Guidance Office.

11th - UW Platteville – 9:22 a.m.
16th - Salon Professional Academy I.C. – 12:45 p.m.
-22nd – Kirkwood CC – 10:15 a.m.
22nd - Hawkeye CC – 12:45 p.m.

DODGEBALL: Get ready for Intramural Dodgeball!! Sign your teams of 6 up with Ms. Borgwardt or Mr. White. The date for the Dodgeball Tourny is scheduled for Wed. Feb. 16th at 6:30pm in the Nora Gym. You must pre-register your team to participate.

SENIOR CLASS BEST AND MOST LIKELY: The Best and Most Likely Ballots are out. If you did not get one at the class picture, please pick one up in the Main Office. Remember to vote each student only once. Ballots are due back to the Main Office by Friday.

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet Tuesday and Thursday afternoons this week at 2:30 to 3;25 p.m. after school to begin preparing for next year's competition. We are looking for several new team members, so anyone who is competitive, likes science and math trivia, or who wants to get to participate on one of the most fun activities of the year is welcome to come join us. Once again, we will meet from 2:30 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday this week in Ms. Gibbons Chemistry room, B241. You can come for all or part of the practices as your schedule permits. If you are unable to attend but would like to know more about the team, please visit with Ms. Gibbons as soon as possible.

WOMENS TRACK AND FIELD: There will be an organizational meeting for all 10th, 11th, and 12th, grade ladies interested in competing in track this spring TODAY at 2:30 in Room A119. If you cannot attend see Coach Murphy. Freshman women interested in track will meet the following week.

BOYS TRACK: There will be an organizational meeting for all boys interested in going out for track this Spring. The meeting will be held TODAY at 2:45 in the LRC.

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY:

Period 1 7:40 – 8:13
Period 2 8:18 – 8:51
Period 3 8:56 – 9:29
Period 4 9:34 – 10:07
Assembly 10:22 – 11:22
Period 5 11:30 – 1:04
A 11:30 – 11:55
B 11:50 – 12:15
C 12:19 – 12:44
D 12:39 – 1:04
Period 6 1:09 – 1:42
Period 7 1:47 – 2:20

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

FYI: The Freshman Lady Rams beat Wahlert on Monday night 45-37. The Rams were by Missy Meyer 11 points , Erica Tebon 11 points, Jackie Kremer 6 points, Hannah Timmerman 5 points. The Rams will play Wahlert again on Thursday
night at Cuba city in the Freshman Tournament and then the Rams will play again Sat at 9am or 10:30.

LOST KEYS: A set of keys has been lost. There are two photo’s attached to the key chain. If found please return to the Main Office. There is a $25.00 reward.

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet Tuesday and Thursday afternoons this week at 2:30 to 3;25 p.m. after school to begin preparing for next year's competition. We are looking for several new team members, so anyone who is competitive, likes science and math trivia, or who wants to get to participate on one of the most fun activities of the year is welcome to come join us. Once again, we will meet from 2:30 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday this week in Ms. Gibbons Chemistry room, B241. You can come for all or part of the practices as your schedule permits. If you are unable to attend but would like to know more about the team, please visit with Ms. Gibbons as soon as possible.

SENIOR CLASS PHOTO: The senior class panoramic photo will be taken TODAY during 3rd hour. (we will be on an early release schedule). Order forms are available in the main office.

WOMENS TRACK AND FIELD: There will be an organizational meeting for all 10th, 11th, and 12th, grade ladies interested in competing in track this spring on Thursday Feb. 10th at 2:30 in Room A119. If you cannot attend see Coach Murphy. Freshman women interested in track will meet the following week.

BOYS TRACK: There will be an organizational meeting for all boys interested in going out for track this Spring. The meeting will be held Thursday, February 10th, at 2:45 in the LRC.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD: Men's track and field 2011 sign-up will be TODAY at 2:45 p.m. in the Library. Snow date is Thursday, Feb. 10th at 2:45 p.m. in the Library. Bring friends - A chance to compete every week, No cut from the team, 11 state qualifiers 2010. Look for the fliers in the halls.

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

Monday, February 7, 2011

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

LOST KEYS: A set of keys has been lost. There are two photo’s attached to the key chain. If found please return to the Main Office. There is a $25.00 reward.

THANK YOU: Thank you to all students, faculty and staff who supported the Pink-Out last Friday night. We raised $1350. This money will be donated to the local American Cancer Society in honor of Deb Oleson and Juli Geraghty.

FYI: The Freshman Lady Rams Basketball team beat Platteville Freshman Girls Basketball team on Saturday 46-34. The Grams were lead by Kendra Conforti 11 points, Erica Tebon 8 points, Missy Meyer 6 point, Sha'Kurra Evans 6
points, Carrie Piper 6 points. The Freshman Lady Rams are now 9-7. Our next game is Monday Feb 7th at Wahlert 7pm.

SCIENCE BOWL: Science Bowl will meet Tuesday and Thursday afternoons this week at 2:30 to 3;25 p.m. after school to begin preparing for next year's competition. We are looking for several new team members, so anyone who is competitive, likes science and math trivia, or who wants to get to participate on one of the most fun activities of the year is welcome to come join us. Once again, we will meet from 2:30 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday this week in Ms. Gibbons Chemistry room, B241. You can come for all or part of the practices as your schedule permits. If you are unable to attend but would like to know more about the team, please visit with Ms. Gibbons as soon as possible.

SENIOR CLASS PHOTO: The senior class panoramic photo will be taken on Wednesday, February 9th during 3rd hour. (we will be on an early release schedule). Order forms are available in the main office.

WOMENS TRACK AND FIELD: There will be an organizational meeting for all 10th, 11th, and 12th, grade ladies interested in competing in track this spring on Thursday Feb. 10th at 2:30 in Room A119. If you cannot attend see Coach Murphy. Freshman women interested in track will meet the following week.

MATHEMATICS COMPETITION: A reminder that the AMC contest is TODAY if you plan on participating. If you have signed up with Mr. Kueper you will be excused from class to go to the LRC for 3rd and 4th period where you will take the test. You do not need a calculator (none are allowed).

SOCCER MEETING: The Women’s soccer meeting will be TODAY at 2:30 in room A217. Across from the Activity Office.

BOYS TRACK: There will be an organizational meeting for all boys interested in going out for track this Spring. The meeting will be held Thursday, February 10th, at 2:45 in the LRC.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD: Men's track and field 2011 sign-up will be Wednesday February 9th at 2:45 p.m. in the Library. Snow date is Thursday, Feb. 10th at 2:45 p.m. in the Library. Bring friends - A chance to compete every week, No cut from the team, 11 state qualifiers 2010. Look for the fliers in the halls.

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY:

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

Friday, February 4, 2011

Monday, February 7, 2011

FYI: The Senior Lady Rams Basketball team defeated Hempstead 42-19 on Thursday night. The Rams were lead in scoring by Erica Tebon 8 points, Carrie Piper 7 points, Hannaha Timmerman 7 points and Missy Meyer 5 point.

SENIOR CLASS PHOTO: The senior class panoramic photo will be taken on Wednesday, February 9th during 3rd hour. (we will be on an early release schedule). Order forms are available in the main office.

WOMENS TRACK AND FIELD: There will be an organizational meeting for all 10th, 11th, and 12th, grade ladies interested in competing in track this spring on Thursday Feb. 10th at 2:30 in Room A119. If you cannot attend see Coach Murphy. Freshman women interested in track will meet the following week.

KEY CLUB: Key Club will meet at 7:10 a.m. in Room B241 Tuesday, February 8th to discuss spring plans. Come bring your ideas, energy and enthusiasm for helping the Dubuque and Senior community.

MATHEMATICS COMPETITION: A reminder that the AMC contest is Tuesday, February 8th if you plan on
participating. If you have signed up with Mr. Kueper you will be excused from class to go to the LRC for 3rd and 4th period where you will take the test. You do not need a calculator (none are allowed).

SOCCER MEETING: The Women’s soccer meeting will be Tuesday at 2:30 in room A217. Across from the Activity Office.

BOYS TRACK: There will be an organizational meeting for all boys interested in going out for track this Spring. The meeting will be held Thursday, February 10th, at 2:45 in the LRC.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD: Men's track and field 2011 sign-up will be Wednesday February 9th at 2:45 p.m. in the Library. Snow date is Thursday, Feb. 10th at 2:45 p.m. in the Library. Bring friends - A chance to compete every week, No cut from the team, 11 state qualifiers 2010. Look for the fliers in the halls.

SPANISH CLUB: There will be a Spanish Club meeting Tuesday in E40 from 7:10 - 7:30. Wear your Spanish Club clothing for pictures. Representatives are especially invited to attend.

TALENT SHOW: Talent Show Auditions: Do you have a talent you would like to share with the school? Talent show auditions are being held TODAY from 2:30-6:30 in the Band Room. Sign-up in the AP's office if you are interested in performing. If you can sing, dance, act, or have any other special talents, we'd love to see you perform. Staff members are also welcome!

SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY:

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

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS: The following students were selected for the Tri-State Honor Band; Colin Niemer, Jon Fuller, Austin Baugh, Lily Brondyke, CJ Dahlman, and Jessica Larsen will all be featured in concert with the TriState Honor Band on Saturday, February 19. 4:00pm in the Center for Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin - Platteville. Jon Fuller and Lily Brondyke will also be performing with the UW-Platteville Symphonic Wind Ensemble on Friday evening at 7:30pm in the Center for Fine Arts as antiphonal brass players for "Russian Christmas Music". Congratulations to all of the students selected for this honor.

FYI: Senior Lady Rams Freshman Girls Basketball team lost to Cascade Girls Basketball team 33-40. The Lady Rams were lead in scoring by Carrie Piper 10 points, Missy Meyer 6 points.

FYI: The Jazz Bands went to Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School this past Saturday (Jan 29) and competed in the Iowa High School Music Association State Jazz Band Contest. Our bands received a divisional I rating and a divisional II rating respectively. The rating scale goes from a Divisional I rating being the best to a Divisional V rating. We are very proud of our jazz band members on their great accomplishment! Additionally we have had several members of our band program be selected into honor bands in the following month. Students selected for the University of Iowa Honor Band include:Catrina Foust, Mikayla Wickham, Austin Baugh,Taylor Brandt, Sarah Compton and Jon Fuller. Students selected for the Dorian Honor Band include Colin Niemer, Jon Fuller, Mikayla Wickham, Austin Baugh, Emily Smith, Lily Brondyke, and Blaine Tunnell. We are very proud of all of our musicians and wish them congratulations!

We will also being featuring original compositions from our music theory students on our New Music Concert Sunday, February 6th, 2:00pm in the DSHS Auditorium. This is a free concert and will include the world premiere of several compositions featuring works from Adam O"Dell, Jessica Larsen, and Christen Van Milligen. The concert will also include many of the new hot charts written for the modern jazz ensemble and our jazz groups. Finally, this concert will also feature trumpet soloist Jonathan Fuller on the "Carnival of Venice" with our concert band, which will be a real treat! Come and join us in celebration of our students' accomplishments!

CONGRATULATIONS: Dubuque Senior once again performed very well at the annual Iowa State Science Bowl competition on Saturday in Ames. Our team placed 5th out of 40 teams statewide, answering questions on Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth and Space, and Energy. Team members Royce Kies, Annette Dean, Blaine Tunnell, Kenny Capesius, and Tommy Downs breezed through the morning rounds to place in the top 16, then beat the next two teams after lunch to end up in the Quarterfinal bracket. GO RAMS!

FYI: The 2nd Annual Pink-Out will be held this Friday, February 4th in Nora Gym during the quad against Hempstead. All t-shirt orders can be picked up in A117 on Thursday. I still have a few large and XL t-shirts for sale in A117. The cost is $10 per shirt. Thank you for your support!

BOYS TRACK: There will be an organizational meeting for all boys interested in going out for track this Spring. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 10th, at 2:45 in the LRC.

CPR STUDENTS: Please see Ms. Borgwardt for your CPR card.

MEN’S TRACK & FIELD: Men's track and field 2011 sign-up will be Wednesday February 9th at 2:45 p.m. in the Library. Snow date is Thursday, Feb. 10th at 2:45 p.m. in the Library. Bring friends - A chance to compete every week, No cut from the team, 11 state qualifiers 2010. Look for the fliers in the halls.

HUNGER BANQUET: Do you want to help fight against world hunger? Do you like pizza? If so, participate in the Hunger Banquet on Friday, February 4th in the cafeteria. The cost is $1 and all proceeds benefit the Heifer Project. As you participate you will draw either a 1, 2, or 3 to determine what you will eat for lunch that day. At the Quad basketball games on February 4th, we will have a mad money dash to raise money to benefit this cause. Bring your change!

GIRLS TENNIS: There will be an organizational meeting TODAY for all girls interested in playing tennis for Senior this spring. The meeting will be held at 2:30 in the LRC and the new head Women’s Tennis Coach will be introduced at this meeting.

SPANISH CLUB: There will be a Spanish Club meeting TODAY in E40 from 7:10 - 7:30. Wear your Spanish Club clothing for pictures. Representatives are especially invited to attend.

SUMMER JOBS: Leisure Services are looking for youth to work part-time this summer. Jobs like playground leaders, coaches, swim pool staff, and golf course are available. If interested, see the bulletin board outside of guidance or stop in guidance office for applications and more info.

SADIES: The Sadie Hawkins dance, themed "Night of the Dragon," is coming up on March 5th. We will be selling t-shirts in the StuCo zone until February 4th for $10. A t-shirt will be on display outside the StuCo Zone. Note: money must be paid in advance to order a t-shirt.

TALENT SHOW: Talent Show Auditions: Do you have a talent you would like to share with the school? Talent show auditions are being held on Monday, February 7th from 2:30-6:30 in the Band Room. Sign-up in the AP's office if you are interested in performing. If you can sing, dance, act, or have any other special talents, we'd love to see you perform. Staff members are also welcome!

MATHEMATICS COMPETITION: The American Mathematics Competition test will be held at our school on February 8th. This is a huge competition where students gain the opportunity to learn and achieve through competition with students in their school and from around the world. Top students can achieve recognition through special honors and awards, including the best in each school and the best in each state. Please talk to Mr. Kueper in A322 if you are interested. Also, we will be doing old practice tests of the AMC at math club on Thursday mornings at 7:10 a.m. Please come and prepare!

SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY:

Due to Friday's pep assembly, we will be running the following schedule:

1st 7:40-8:18
2nd 8:23-9:01
3rd 9:06-9:44
4th 9:49-10:27
6th 10:32-11:09

5th Period
A 11:14 return to class by 11:39
B Release to lunch at 11:34 return to class by 12:02
C Release to lunch at 12:00 return to class by 12:28
D Release to lunch at 12:23 Period ends at 12:48

7th 12:53-1:30
Dismiss students to the assembly at 1:30.
Assembly runs from 1:45 to 2:20.