Monday, February 19, 2018

Tuesday, February 20, 2018


STUDENT NEWS

Students - Thursday February 22nd Jostens Class ring presentation in the Auditorium A and D lunch.  

Congratulations to our Senior team that placed second in the local Battle of the Books competition on Thursday.  We look forward to seeing how they compete at the state level in March! 

Congratulations to the sophomore and varsity boys’ basketball teams on their victories over Waterloo East Thursday evening.   The varsity finished their regular season 17& 4 and won a second consecutive outright conference championship.  The sophomores finished their season with a record of 17 & 3 and shared a conference championship for the first time.  The varsity will begin tournament play Friday evening, as they will play host to the winner of tonight’s Bettendorf/Davenport Central matchup.  Game time Friday will be 7:00. 

Congratulations also needs to go out to Coach McCarthy and his freshmen basketball team.  The boys had an outstanding season going 18 & 2. 

Staff and Students:  The yellow recycling bins in the classrooms are just for paper, plastic, and cardboard.  The RAM recyclers are finding a lot of other garbage in the bins like tissues, food, paper towels, and gum.  Please be respective and throw these items in the garbage.   


Students, did you know the Academic Resource Center is now open? Tutoring is now available from 7 am to 3 pm Monday thru Thursday in A318. See your teachers for the full schedule of availability.


Do you like science? Do you like to do labs? Are you competitive? If so you should consider joining Dubuque Senior’s Chemistry Olympics club. See Mr. Gates in room B242 to express your interest and to get more information.”


Upper Room would like to invite all students to come find how valuable they really are.  A guest speaker will be coming February 22nd to talk about each person’s value.  Come after school on February 22nd at 2:30 to B141 (Mr. Hansen’s Room). 


Students--We haven't had a full week of school yet this month.....how are your grades looking?  Have you missed any tests or quizzes?  If your academics need a little support and attention, consider attending Dubuque Senior High School's FAST program this Friday from 7:30-8:30 AM in the school learning resource center/library. Our para-educators and NHS student tutors would be happy to help you get your academics on track.  Hope to see you this Friday morning.



STUCO ZONE 

Mark your calendars!  The Snowcoming dance is right around the corner!   The dance will be on February 24 from 7-10p.m.  Tickets will begin selling on the 19th and will be $5 before, $10 at the door.  Guest tickets can be purchased for $10 from February 19 to Wednesday, the 21st. 

Snowcoming week is ONE WEEK AWAY, so it’s time to start planning your outfits:

Monday is meme Day, so dress up as our favorite meme!

Tuesday will be Team Day, wear your college apparel or your favorite sport team apparel!

Wednesday is Wannabe, so dress up as your dream job or your future plan!

Thursday is Throwback Thursday!  Pull out your old clothes for a decades day!

And finally, Friday will be Spirit Day, show your RAM pride with red and blue!

  COUNSELORS OFFICE



New part-time employment opportunities- Little Treasures Preschool is hiring- no weekends or night hours.  Sunset Park Place is hiring for Dietary Aides – great hours.  Grand Harbor is hiring for all positions.  If interested stop in Guidance. 

Attention SENIORS:

This year’s Senior High Awards Assembly will be on Monday May 14th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior High Auditorium.  We have a variety of scholarships (Memorial, Community/School, and Specific College Sponsored) that are available for our Senior High graduating students. 

Applications are available, If you are interested in applying for these scholarship monies, please come to The School Counseling Office and give our secretary, Mrs. Pfab, your name and email address.  Mrs. Lawrence will then send you the electronic application to complete.

ACTIVITIES

Attention all athletes!  Sign up for Spring Sports is going on NOW!  If you are interested in any of the following sports, make sure you stop by the Activities Office to get signed up:  Women’s Golf, Men’s/Womens Tennis, Men’s Soccer, and Women’s Soccer.

Women’s Golf, Men’s/Women’s Tennis, and Men’s Soccer begin on March 12th, so make sure you get signed up soon!

There will be a Men’s Tennis Player/Parent Meeting on Monday, February 26th @ 6:00 pm in the LIBRARY. 

Are you interested in being a RAM CHEERLEADER?  If so, please stop by the Activities Office for some important information regarding tryouts.  There will be a Mandatory Meeting for all students interested in trying out on Thursday, March 15th.  

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IN THE COUNSELORS OFFICE
         

February 27th                          12:45 p.m.               Truman State