Monday, November 13, 2017

The DCSD will be holding a Food Drive on November 13^th- 16th, let’s show our RAM FAM support by donating canned goods or Non-Perishable items to the St. Stephens Food Bank.  These items will help benefit our community, let us come together to help those in need.   Items in need are canned fruits and vegetables, Mac & Cheese, soups, instant potatoes, paper products, sugar for baking and other non-perishable items.  Please NO glass items.  We will have two Collection Sites, located in the Vestibule Area by the Main Office and the Entrance into the Cafeteria Servery.   Thank you for your support! 

Not competing in a winter sport?  Looking to maintain hard-earned fitness from your fall sport?  If so, the Dubuque Senior Polar Bear Off-Season Fitness Club may be for you.  Please attend a brief meeting right after school in room D- 159 on Monday November 13th and be ready to run afterwards.  Polar Bear Club will meet at 2:30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in D-159 until the beginning of spring activities in February.  Any questions see Coach Fischer.  

The next Gay-Straight Alliance meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16th at 7:05a.m. in room E45. We will be discussing some upcoming events and ways to get involved with the club. See you there!   

Silver Cord Program: Students, don't forget to get your Silver Cord Volunteer Form picked up, filled out, and dropped off at the Business Office. It's never too late to join!  We have been posting Organizations that are already approved on Facebook and Twitter, so be sure to check us out! 

ACT Study Group: Could you benefit from getting resources, guidance, and questions answered about taking the ACT?  The answer is YES!  We will be meeting on November 21st from 2:30-4:00 in room B249 and all are welcome!  Contact Olivia Cowart or Ms. Pfohl if you have any questions!

Students – if you ordered a Football City/County Champ T-shirt – please stop by the Activities Office to pick it up!

Attention Seniors:  This is a reminder that your graduation order form is due on Wednesday, November 15th during lunch.  Extra packets are available in the main office.

The clothing drive to help kids in Honduras will run from Friday, Nov 4 through Friday, Nov 17.  We are looking for gently used clothing and shoes for boys ages 3 through 16.  Please no winter coats or boots. 

The collection bins will be outside the guidance office, in Rm. B138, and in room E36.

Thank you for supporting this worthy cause!  Any questions, stop in the guidance office

Class of 2018 - You have until November 24th to submit your photo to the Echo Yearbook for free. If you turn it in after November 24th, there will be a $35 late fee that must be paid before your photo will be included. Send photos to dubuquesenior@gmail.com with your name in the subject line. See Mrs. Jackman in E45 with questions.

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER IN THE COUNSELORS OFFICE

November 13^th                   11:00a.m.                Grinnell College