Thursday, April 25, 2013

SENIOR SURVIVOR: Attention Seniors! As a part of the new Ram Fam Week, 16 lucky Seniors will have the chance to battle it out during an overnight competition starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2nd and ending at 7 a.m. Friday, May 3rd. Students interested should form teams of 2 as your alliance for the night and buy a raffle ticket in the Stuco Zone. Tickets are 1 for $1 and 6 for $5. Teams chosen will be announced Tuesday, April 30th. Who will be the last Ram standing?

RAM FAM WEEK: As the school year comes closer and closer to an end, it’s time to celebrate our fabulous school! Ram Fam Week begins a new tradition of exciting activities all week long! There will be a dodge ball tournament Tuesday, April 30th at 7 p.m. Those interested should sign up in the Stuco Zone. We will also be selling treats during lunches starting Monday the 29th. Don’t miss out on such a fun opportunity!

4th ANNUAL GREY RIBBON CRUSADE: Come join us for a 5K, 1 Mile or Kids run in memory of Jim Boughton and all who are in the fight against brain cancer. The race date is Saturday, May 25th. Kids fun run starts at 8 a.m., 5K race starts at 8:20 a.m. and 1 mile race to follow. The entry fee is $20 prior to May 15th and $25 after May 15th. Entry forms are available in the Activities Office and Main Office.

CAREER EXPLORATION: Did you ever think of becoming a firefighter? Check it out and get hands on experience with firefighting. 1st meeting is Wednesday, May 1st at the East Dubuque Fire Dept. Stop in guidance for more info.

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY: Cold Stone Creamery is accepting applications for this summer. Apply in the store at 806 Wacker Drive or online at coldstonecreamery.com. For more info. stop in guidance.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FOR 18 YR OLDS: Here's your chance to earn $3,000 in 13 weeks - Be a rider and assist drivers with deliveries of ice in the tri-state area only 2-4 days a week this summer. If interested call Arctic Glacier Ice at 556-7626 to set up an interview. For more info, stop in guidance.

WELLNESS EXEMPTION: If you are planning to participate in two sports next year and wish to exempt from Wellness class, you need to pick-up a form in the guidance office or main office. The form needs to be signed by a parent and returned to the main office by Friday, April 26th. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: We meet every Friday at 7 am in the gym lobby. Go see Home Run, the movie, at AMC Theater now through May 2nd.

CURRENT JUNIORS: If you plan on having a full schedule during your senior year and want to exempt Wellness class, you need to pick-up a form in the guidance office or main office. The form needs to be signed by a parent and returned to the main office by Friday, April 26th. If you have any questions, please see your guidance counselor.

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 Guidance will be posting announcements about events, programs and scholarships!

SCHOLARSHIP: Attending a college within a 25 mile radius and have a 3.0 or above GPA??
We might have a scholarship opportunity for you!! Come to the School Counseling Office to inquire!!

GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE MEETING: Gay/Straight Alliance meets every Thursday at 2:20 p.m. in room A117. This week we will have Matt Zanger as our speaker. Everyone is welcome.