Friday, January 30, 2015

Monday, February 2, 2015

Do you need a quiet place to study? Someone to help you with a project? A place to take a test or quiz you missed? If so, please consider attending FAST this Friday, February 6th from 7:30-8:30 in the Senior library. Please see Mrs. Brokus with any questions.

Any student who signed up for an Academic or Athletic Wellness Exemption for next year to pick up an exemption form in the Main Office. These need to be signed by a parent and returned by February 13th.

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Over the next few weeks you’ll see Red Dots around the school defining dating violence and unhealthy relationship behaviors. You will also find Green Dots that give ideas how to seek support if you’re going through these things or how to help a friend. Remember, love has many forms, but abuse is not one of them. Together we can make a difference. No one has to do everything, but everyone can do something.

Attention Seniors:

Looking for scholarship monies….please come to the School Counseling Office to pick up your “Senior Application” for this year’s Senior Awards Assembly that is held in May.

The return deadline for the Senior Application is Friday March 2nd, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Lawrence.

Application forms for the next session of Driver's Ed may be picked up at the Business Office beginning today, January 26th. Forms may not be turned back in until February 16th.

Lost Items….Please stop by Room A201 Lost and Found they have winter coats, prescription glasses, sweatshirts, agendas, shoes, gloves, hats, and an expensive bike helmet. Items will be donated at the end of next week Thursday, February 5th.

Grand Harbor is having a job fair on Thursday, Feb 5th from 3 – 6 p.m. Looking to fill many part time positions. It’s a great place to work.

Hy-Vee needs part time workers and will work around your school or sports schedule – go to Hyvee.com to apply for all store locations!

Check out the bulletin by guidance for latest job openings.

Renaissance students can stop by the AP office before and after to school to get their IDs stamped for 1st semester.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!

Are you looking at going out for Track & Field this spring? MAKE SURE you stop in the Activities Office to get signed up – even if you are currently doing a winter sport. PLEASE do not leave class to sign up, come in between classes or before or after school. You will need all required paperwork and a current physical – so make sure you do this soon. The first official practice is February 16th!

There will be a Men's Track Meeting Thursday, Feb. 12th in the Library at 2:45 pm.

Auditions for the 2015 Dubuque Senior Talent Show are fast approaching!! The talent show is your chance to be center stage and in the spotlight – and win some great prizes! We are looking for talented singers, dancers, comedians, musicians and more. If you can lip sync to BeyoncĂ©’s “Single Ladies” or make a rabbit appear out of a hat or saw a small child in half or juggle fire or lift an entire car with one hand, you should audition! Auditions are Monday, February 9th and Tuesday, February 10th. Stop in to the Assistant Principal’s Office TODAY for talent show guidelines and to sign up for an audition time. See you at auditions!

​​Attention Senior! We would like to congratulate all blood donors again for donating at our Fall Blood Drive and setting the Dubuque record of 84 units. Our annual Spring Blood is coming up again and will be held Friday, March 27th. If you will be 16 years of age aby the time of the Blood Drive, you are eligible to participate. Permission and Information sheets will be available February 16th in the stucco zone during lunch. Permission sheets must be signed by a parent or guardian and brought to the mandatory donor meeting during either A or D study on Tuesday March 24th. Remember, every donation saves 3 lives.

Job Openings – check out the bulletin board by the guidance office if interested in finding a part time job. Recent openings include The Meadows Golf Club and Swiss Colony Data Center in Dickeyville WI. Both places will work around your school schedule.

The Dubuque Community Y is looking for creative, responsible people to be a part of a team that provides fun and educational activities for K-5th graders. This before/after school program is held at various schools sites throughout Dubuque.

Complete an application at Dubuque Community YMCA/YWCA, 35 North Booth St. Dubuque or 4170 Pennsylvania Ave. Dubuque.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

February 5th 10:15 Loras

                      12:45 Luther

February 17th 10:15 Western Illinois University

February 18th 1:30 Capri