Tuesday, October 30, 2012

ATTENTION SENIORS: Please remember that Jostens will be returning to school on Tuesday, October 30th to collect all graduation and cap and gown orders. Please remember that this is the only day that Jostens will be in the building for this reason. Please note that all Seniors must turn in their form on this day. All students need to fill out the cap and gown area of the order form so Jostens can fit the cap and gown by the student height and weight. Cap and gown are included in student fees but if you order anything in addition to a cap and gown, there is a $60 deposit. They accept payment by credit card, money order, cash or checks made out to Jostens.

IOWA TESTING DATES: Iowa Testing for all 10th graders will take place on Thursday, Nov 1st from 7:40 to 2:20. Students must report to their test site by 7:40 and bring a calculator and pencils with them. Students will test in the Nora Gym and the LRC. If you are not testing in Nora Gym, you will get a note which tells you where to go to test. Let's give it our best shot sophomores!

ATTENTION WRESTLERS: We will have an organizational meeting Wednesday, October 31st, after school in Coach Weber's room B-247. Anyone who is unable to attend please see Coach Connolly for information.

ATTENTION WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYERS: If you are going out for basketball this season, there will be an organizational meeting in the indoor track this Wednesday, October 31st at 2:35 p.m.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: The women’s swimming 200 freestyle relay is in the running for TH athlete of the week. Get online with the TH to cast your votes!

CONGRATULATIONS: The Senior Men Placed 5th at the Iowa Cross Country State Meet and Dylan Eigenberger Becomes Fastest Ram Ever and state runner up. The Senior men's team placed 5th with a 5 man total of 1:20:16, this total ranks them as the 2nd fastest team in Senior history. The 8th ranked Rams leaped to 5th place with 5 life time best performances.

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

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

SPANISH CLUB MEETING: The next Spanish Club meeting will be on Thursday, Nov. 1st after school from 2:30 - 3:30 in Room E43. We will be ordering Spanish Club apparel and celebrating Day of the Dead with various activities. Be sure to bring money for your t-shirts & sweatpants orders!

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

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

GSA MEETING: The GSA will be meeting every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The meetings are @ 2:20pm in room A117. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions see Mrs. Wiederholt in room A117. The next meeting will take place Tuesday, November 6th at 2:20 p.m. in A117. We will be making a fleece blanket for Covers of Comfort.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
30th - Northwestern University - 10:15 a.m.
St. Ambrose - 1:30 p.m.