Tuesday, March 19, 2013

IA 4-H YOUTH CONFERENCE: There is an opportunity for students who are interested in attending the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference in Ames, IA. You DO NOT have to be in 4-H to participate. This conference has something for everyone. If you would like more information, please come the School Counseling Office or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa4hyouthconference

MODEL UN MEETING: There will be a mandatory Model UN meeting for anyone interested in going to the conference in April on Wednesday the 20th. We will meet in room B140 at 7:20 AM. We will discuss the details of the conference and make final committee decisions.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD MEETING: Science Olympiad will meet Tuesday after school from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Room B241. This is our last chance to practice before Saturday's event, so please at least visit with Ms. G. even if you can't attend.

CHEMISTRY OLYMPICS MEETING: Chemistry Olympics will meet this Wednesday afternoon after the Early Dismissal from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room B241 to practice our titration and solution identification skills. Please check in with Ms. G. if you cannot attend. We will have additional practices next week and in early April.

CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to the following students for being selected to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy Conference this summer:
Anne Edwards, Jamila, Johnson, Michael Friend, Heather Kemp, Julia Schmidt, and Clarissa Dietz.
Great job representing Senior High! Thank you to all that applied - we had excellent candidates!!

WRITING CLUB: We'll meet on Tuesday, March 19th in A213 at 2:30 p.m. If you would like to get feedback on your writing, please e-mail it to me at mwilliams@dbqschools.org or give me a paper copy by Monday, March 18th. There will also be information available about an upcoming poetry contest. As usual, there will be treats! Hope to see you there!

RENAISSANCE STAMPING: Students that were on the Red & Blue Renaissance at any time during the year should stop by the AP Office for your Renaissance t-shirt while supplies last!

Test Exemption: 11th, 10th & 9th graders on the Red & Blue Renaissance need to make sure your IDs are stamped in the 4th quadrant in order to exempt from a semester final. Stop in the AP Office to get your ID stamped no later than April 26th.

ATTENTION: Follow your School Counseling & Guidance Office, on Twitter @dshs_counselors We will be posting announcements about events, programs and scholarships!

SPRING BLOOD DRIVE: The Spring Blood Drive is Friday, March 22nd!!!
You must attend a mandatory meeting in B138 on Tuesday, March 19th during A or D study time! You must have a signed permission slip and be present at the meeting to donate. The first 7 people to attend each meeting will receive a free blood drive t-shirt! Hope to see you there!! #savethreelives

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Get up early and join us in the gym lobby this Friday at 7 am. We will play a game at the start. There is lots of treats! We need volunteers to help with Easter Egg Dyeing this WEDNESDAY at 3:15 p.m. at Manor Care on 901 W. 3rd. This is fun!

GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY after school in room A117. Everyone is welcome….bring a friend!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
21st ~ Simpson – 9:20 a.m.
25th ~ Drake – 9:20 a.m.
26th ~ Truman State – 10:15 a.m.
28th ~ AIB Business College – 9:15 a.m.