Wednesday, December 19, 2012

4th ANNUAL PINK OUT: The 4th Annual Pink Out against breast cancer will be held on Friday, December 21st at the home game against Hempstead. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Senior teacher Dale Russell who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Wear your pink and join us at the game to support this worthy cause!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: The Iowa Special Olympics Winter Games are coming to Dubuque and they are in need of some volunteer ski instructors. The dates are January 14 and January 15, 2013. If any student is interested in this opportunity, please stop by the Activities office to get the contact information.

ATTENTION SENIORS: The Graduate Panel will take place during 4th hour TODAY in the Auditorium. With teacher approval, you can come to the aud during 4th hour and meet with some recent graduates to hear about their experiences with senior year and beyond! Any questions about this, contact the Guidance Office. College represented include: Iowa, UNI, Iowa State and Drake University

UPPER ROOM MEETING: We will meet on THURSDAY this week at 7 am in the gym lobby. We will have fun singing Christmas carols! We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas!

GSA MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY. Everyone is welcome and the meetings will be held at 2:20 in room A117. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Wiederholt in room A117. Snacks are always served. Moving Equality Forward.....

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

4th ANNUAL PINK OUT: The 4th Annual Pink Out against breast cancer will be held on Friday, December 21st at the home game against Hempstead. T-shirts will be sold TODAY at lunch until sold out. The cost of a t-shirt is $10. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Senior teacher Dale Russell who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

CONGRATULATIONS!: US Representative Bruce Braley has nominated Madison Davis for the US Naval Academy and the US Airforce Academy. He has also nominated Blaine Tunnell for the US Airforce Academy and the US Military Academy. Each year Mr. Braley can nominate up to 10 students from Iowa's 1st Congressional district. Congratulations to Madison Davis and Blaine Tunnell!

ATTENTION SENIORS: The Graduate Panel will take place during 4th hour on Wednesday, Dec 19th in the Auditorium. With teacher approval, you can come to the aud during 4th hour and meet with some recent graduates to hear about their experiences with senior year and beyond! Any questions about this, contact the Guidance Office. College represented include: Iowa, UNI, Iowa State and Drake University

MOCK TRIAL MEETING: There will be a Mock Trial meeting at 7:15 a.m. in B-137 on Wednesday, December 19th. Anyone who wants to compete this year needs to be there.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: We will meet on THURSDAY this week at 7 am in the gym lobby. We will have fun singing Christmas carols! We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas!

GSA MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY. Everyone is welcome and the meetings will be held at 2:20 in room A117. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Wiederholt in room A117. Snacks are always served. Moving Equality Forward.....

T-SHIRT CONTEST: In an effort to reveal our school Touch Stone, along with increasing engagement and student participation, we will be having a school wide T-shirt Competition. The competition will be sponsored by the Iowa Safe and Supportive School Grant.

We have developed a new Logo for Senior which is:

The Ram Fam
Dignity
Honor
Pride
This is OUR house

Guidelines

Must use Ram Fam Touchstone somewhere in your design.
Can be hand drawn or Computer generated
Design should use the front and back on the t-shirt
Must be done on a 8/10 sheet of paper
Contest is only open to Senior students and staff.
No drugs, sex, profanity or alcohol references. Any entries submitted with such will be disqualified.

Colors:
T-shirts will be Red
Design will be in white & Blue

Submission Deadline.
Competition Dates
12/18/12- 1/22/13

PRIZES:
1st place= Mini Ipad
1-4th runner ups will also be able to receive prizes for
Most creative
School Spirit
Best use of a ram
Best use of Touchstone

All designs will be looked over and the winner will be determined by January 25, 2013
Shirts will be administered January 31,2013.

Ram Fam T-Shirt day will be February 1, 2013

Monday, December 17, 2012

4th ANNUAL PINK OUT: The 4th Annual Pink Out against breast cancer will be held on Friday, December 21st at the home game against Hempstead. T-shirts will be sold TODAY at all lunches. The cost of a t-shirt is $10. Order forms for long sleeve, youth or 2-XL to 4-XL shirts need to be turned into the main office by 1 p.m. TODAY. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Senior teacher Dale Russell who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

ATTENTION SENIORS: The Graduate Panel will take place during 4th hour on Wednesday, Dec 19th in the Auditorium. With teacher approval, you can come to the aud during 4th hour and meet with some recent graduates to hear about their experiences with senior year and beyond! Any questions about this, contact the Guidance Office. College represented include: Iowa, UNI, Iowa State and Drake University

MOCK TRIAL MEETING: There will be a Mock Trial meeting at 7:15 a.m. in B-137 on Wednesday, December 19th. Anyone who wants to compete this year needs to be there.

PSAT RESULTS: All juniors who took the PSAT test, please stop in guidance to receive your results.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: We will meet on THURSDAY this week at 7 am in the gym lobby. We will have fun singing Christmas carols! We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas!

DENTAL SCREENING: On Tuesday, December 18th, 9th grade students who have not turned in a valid dental certificate to the health office will be screened by dental hygienists from the VNA. If you are a 9th grader and you are not sure if the health office has your certificate, stop by the nurse’s office today and check with them.

GSA MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY. Everyone is welcome and the meetings will be held at 2:20 in room A117. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Wiederholt in room A117. Snacks are always served. Moving Equality Forward.....

Friday, December 14, 2012

4th ANNUAL PINK OUT: The 4th Annual Pink Out against breast cancer will be held on Friday, December 21st at the home game against Hempstead. T-shirts will be sold TODAY at all lunches. The cost of a t-shirt is $10. Order forms for long sleeve, youth or 2-XL to 4-XL shirts can be picked up in the main office or activities office. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Senior teacher Dale Russell who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

MOCK TRIAL MEETING: There will be a Mock Trial meeting at 7:15 a.m. in B-137 on Wednesday, December 19th. Anyone who wants to compete this year needs to be there.

PSAT RESULTS: All juniors who took the PSAT test, please stop in guidance to receive your results.

GIRL’S SWIMMING: Any girl's swimmers who have not yet received their end of the season awards or their team pictures, please see Mr. Huff in B-137 to pick them up.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Join us TODAY as we continue to write Christmas cards to inmates at the county jail. We meet at 7 am in the gym lobby. We always have a game and treats! We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas time!

DENTAL SCREENING: On Tuesday, December 18th, 9th grade students who have not turned in a valid dental certificate to the health office will be screened by dental hygienists from the VNA. If you are a 9th grader and you are not sure if the health office has your certificate, stop by the nurse’s office today and check with them.

GSA MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY. Everyone is welcome and the meetings will be held at 2:20 in room A117. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Wiederholt in room A117. Snacks are always served. Moving Equality Forward..

Thursday, December 13, 2012

4th ANNUAL PINK OUT: The 4th Annual Pink Out against breast cancer will be held on Friday, December 21st at the home game against Hempstead. T-shirts will be sold starting TODAY and Friday at all lunches. The cost of a t-shirt is $10. Order forms for long sleeve, youth or 2-XL to 4-XL shirts can be picked up in the main office or activities office. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Senior teacher Dale Russell who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

PSAT RESULTS: All juniors who took the PSAT test, please stop in guidance to receive your results.

GIRL’S SWIMMING: Any girl's swimmers who have not yet received their end of the season awards or their team pictures, please see Mr. Huff in B-137 to pick them up.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Join us this Friday as we continue to write Christmas cards to inmates at the county jail. We meet at 7 am in the gym lobby. We always have a game and treats! We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas time!

DENTAL SCREENING: On Tuesday, December 18th, 9th grade students who have not turned in a valid dental certificate to the health office will be screened by dental hygienists from the VNA. If you are a 9th grader and you are not sure if the health office has your certificate, stop by the nurse’s office today and check with them.

GSA MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY. Everyone is welcome and the meetings will be held at 2:20 in room A117. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Wiederholt in room A117. Snacks are always served. See you all today for our FIRST Thursday meeting.
Moving Equality Forward.....

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

4th ANNUAL PINK OUT: The 4th Annual Pink Out against breast cancer will be held on Friday, December 21st at the home game against Hempstead. T-shirts will be sold starting Friday at all lunches. The cost of a t-shirt is $10. Order forms for long sleeve, youth or 2-XL to 4-XL shirts can be picked up in the main office or activities office. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Senior teacher Dale Russell who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

PSAT RESULTS: All juniors who took the PSAT test, please stop in guidance to receive your results.

GIRL’S SWIMMING: Any girl's swimmers who have not yet received their end of the season awards or their team pictures, please see Mr. Huff in B-137 to pick them up.

MOCK TRIAL MEETING: There will be a Mock Trial meeting at 7:15 a.m. in B-137 on Wednesday, December 19th. Anyone who wants to compete this year needs to be there.

ICE SKATING OUTING: The French, German & Spanish club will be going ice-skating on Dec. 16 which is a Sunday from 3-5pm. It is $5 to get in and another $2.50 if you need to rent skates. Please sign up with your club's adviser.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Join us this Friday as we continue to write Christmas cards to inmates at the county jail. We meet at 7 am in the gym lobby. We always have a game and treats! We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas time!

DENTAL SCREENING: On Tuesday, December 18th, 9th grade students who have not turned in a valid dental certificate to the health office will be screened by dental hygienists from the VNA. If you are a 9th grader and you are not sure if the health office has your certificate, stop by the nurse’s office today and check with them.

GSA MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY. Everyone is welcome and the meetings will be held at 2:20 in room A117. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Wiederholt in room A117. Snacks are always served. See you all December 13th for our FIRST Thursday meeting.
Moving Equality Forward.....