Monday, October 26, 2015

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

RENAISSANCE ALERT! RENAISSANCE ALERT! Student's hoping to exempt one semester final need get their IDs stamped in the 2nd quadrant beginning at conferences. Remember to bring your ID to conference and stop by the Renaissance table with the blue table cloth.

I will have an organizational meeting for Wrestling on Tuesday November 3rd, after school @2:30 in the Wrestling Room. Anyone that may have a problem attending needs to talk to Coach Connolly or Coach Kohl.

We will have an Intramural Wrestling Meet on November 10th in the Wrestling Room, after school, check weight and wrestle @2:30.

Men’s Swimming Informational Meeting:

There will be an informational meeting for the men’s swim team on Tuesday, November 3rd after school in the Cafeteria. All returning swimmers and anyone interested in joining the team this year should plan to attend. If you are unable to make the meeting, see Coach Huff in room B142 before or after school for information.

The Iowa Tests of Performance will be given to all 9th, 10th, and 11th graders on Tuesday and Wednesday - November 3rd and 4th. You will take the tests with your 5th period teacher and class beginning each morning at 7:40. Let's give it our best and earn the top high school scores in the city! Go Rams!

"Do you want some free books to read for your long weekend? Stop by the library to pick up some weeded fiction books that are yours to keep!"

Seniors – Do you have a sibling who is a freshman? Freshmen, do you have a sibling who is a senior? If so, then come down to the yearbook room, E45, to have your picture taken. Plan what you would like to do before coming; wear similar clothes, pick out funny hats, or a striking pose.

Twins – the same goes for you! Come together and get your photo taken for the yearbook.

If you would like your photo to appear in the yearbook, you must have your picture taken by the Echo staff by November 20th.

The 13th Annual Dubuque Senior TriState 3-on-3 Hoopfest will be Saturday, October 31st in Nora gym. See coach Eimers for an entry form. Rules meeting will at 1:15 and high school games will begin play at 1:30. Winning teams will receive trophies and all participants will receive official 3-on-3 Hoopfest t-shirts.


The Next Intramural Event:

IM 5v5 Volleyball
Wednesday, Nov 4th
5:30 pm
Nora Gym

Sign up in Mr. Hickerson's or Ms. Oxley's room, with your team name and captain's name.
If you do not sign up, some spaces will be available the night of the event, but may be limited.
Other questions direct them to Mr. Blaser

Local employers are looking for part-time workers at Panera, Champs, Fazolio's, Sundown, Hills and Dales, Focus, Fashion Touch Cleaners, McDonald's, Theisen's, and Hy-Vee.
Be sure to check out Sundown's Job Fair on Oct. 31st.

More information is posted on the bulletin board outside of the Guidance office or stop in guidance for details.


Attention Student-Athletes

If you are planning on going out for a winter sport (Men’s or Women’s Bowling, Men’s Swimming, Men’s or Women’s Basketball, or Wrestling) you need to stop in the Activities Office to sign up and make sure your sports physical and all paperwork is up to date.

Even if you are currently participating in a fall sport, you need to sign up for the winter sports. Please do NOT wait until the first day of practice to sign up! First official day of practice for Bowling and Swimming, and Women’s Basketball is November 9th and for Wrestling and Men’s Basketball it is November 16th.

If you have any questions, stop in the Activities Office.

If you are registered for Mr. Kohl’s 2nd semester Marine Biology class, you are eligible to go on the field trip to the Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium in Chicago on November 16th. If interested please see Mr. Kohl during your 5th hour study hall for more details and a permission slip in B233. Permission slips will be due by November 1st.


Explore Post! Explore Post!
Interested in Auto Mechanics this opportunity is for you
Auto Mechanics Explore Post
Hosted By: Dubuque Auto Plaza
Meeting Night: November 2

Through this program students will learn about the daily life in this career, the train­ing and education necessary to enter the field, and be given hand-on experience working with tools and equipment used by auto technicians.   Deadline to apply October 30th

Stop by Guidance for more information!


Explore Post! Explore Post!

Interested in the field of Nursing this opportunity is for you
Nursing Explore Program
Hosted By: Mercy Hospital & NICC
Meeting Night: October 29    Next Night: December 2

The first meeting includes a hospital department tour of the Emergency Room, Operating Room, Birth Center, and a presentation by a speaker to discuss the nursing profession. Mercy then teams up with NICC, Peosta Campus where participants learn skills in the NICC skills lab.

Deadline to Apply October 27th

See Guidance for more information


EXPLORE POST EXPLORE POST

Interested in Architecture, building design and engineering systems?
Join the FEH Design Explore Program.
Space is limited and program begins Tuesday October 20th!!!
Please see Guidance for more information!!



COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IN GUIDANCE OFFICE


October 28th                 8:30a.m.                  UW Platteville

                                      9:15a.m.                  North Central College