Friday, March 15, 2013

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE FOR TODAY:
Period 1: 7:40 – 8:13
Period 2: 8:18 – 8:51
Period 3: 8:56 – 9:29
Period 4: 9:34 – 10:07
Assembly: 10:22 – 11:22
Period 5: 11:30 – 1:04
A 11:30 – 11:55
B 11:50 – 12:15
C 12:19 – 12:44
D 12:39 – 1:04
Period 6: 1:09 – 1:42
Period 7: 1:47 – 2:20

WRITING CLUB: We'll meet on Tuesday, March 19th in A213 at 2:30 p.m. If you would like to get feedback on your writing, please e-mail it to me at mwilliams@dbqschools.org or give me a paper copy by Monday, March 18th. There will also be information available about an upcoming poetry contest. As usual, there will be treats! Hope to see you there!

RENAISSANCE STAMPING: Students that were on the Red & Blue Renaissance at any time during the year should stop by the AP Office for your Renaissance t-shirt while supplies last!

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

SPRING BLOOD DRIVE: The Spring Blood Drive is Friday, March 22nd!!!

You must attend a mandatory meeting in B138 on Tuesday, March 19th during A or D study time! You must have a signed permission slip and be present at the meeting to donate. The first 7 people to attend each meeting will receive a free blood drive t-shirt! Hope to see you there!! #savethreelives

SENIORS: Please don't neglect to keep searching for scholarship opportunities. On the RAM RESOURCE CENTER there are over 20 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES!!!

You might be eligible for one. Check it out at https://sites.google.com/site/ramresourcecenter/ or visit the Senior Website and click anywhere you see Counselors!!

THINKING OF A SUMMER JOB?: Leisure Services is looking for you to work 8 weeks this summer in a variety of settings - they need playground leaders, pool staff and lifeguards, concession stand workers, youth coaches, golf course and parks laborers. If interested you may apply online at www.cityofdubuque.org/employment or stop in guidance for more info.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Get up early and join us in the gym lobby this Friday at 7 am. We will play a game at the start. There is lots of treats! We need volunteers to help with Easter Egg Dyeing this coming WEDNESDAY at 3:15 p.m. at Manor Care on 901 W. 3rd. This is fun!

GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY after school in room A117. Everyone is welcome….bring a friend!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
18th ~ University of Iowa – 10:15 a.m.
21st ~ Simpson – 9:20 a.m.
25th ~ Drake – 9:20 a.m.
26th ~ Truman State – 10:15 a.m.
28th ~ AIB Business College – 9:15 a.m.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY:
Period 1: 7:40 – 8:13
Period 2: 8:18 – 8:51
Period 3: 8:56 – 9:29
Period 4: 9:34 – 10:07
Assembly: 10:22 – 11:22
Period 5: 11:30 – 1:04
A 11:30 – 11:55
B 11:50 – 12:15
C 12:19 – 12:44
D 12:39 – 1:04
Period 6: 1:09 – 1:42
Period 7: 1:47 – 2:20

RENAISSANCE STAMPING: Students on the Red & Blue Renaissance should stop by the AP Office for your Renaissance t-shirt while supplies last!

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

SPRING BLOOD DRIVE: The Spring Blood Drive is Friday, March 22nd!!!
You must attend a mandatory meeting in B138 on Tuesday, March 19th during A or D study time! You must have a signed permission slip and be present at the meeting to donate. The first 7 people to attend each meeting will receive a free blood drive t-shirt! Hope to see you there!! #savethreelives

ATTENTION GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: There will be an after school meeting this TODAY to go over some details about tryouts. The meeting will be in the cafeteria at 2:30 p.m. TODAY.

FUNDRAISERS DUE: This is a reminder that the French, German & Spanish Club Good Food fundraisers are due. Please hand in your packets to your World Language teachers as soon as possible.

SENIORS: Please don't neglect to keep searching for scholarship opportunities. On the RAM RESOURCE CENTER there are over 20 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES!!!

You might be eligible for one. Check it out at https://sites.google.com/site/ramresourcecenter/ or visit the Senior Website and click anywhere you see Counselors!!

THINKING OF A SUMMER JOB?: Leisure Services is looking for you to work 8 weeks this summer in a variety of settings - they need playground leaders, pool staff and lifeguards, concession stand workers, youth coaches, golf course and parks laborers. If interested you may apply online at www.cityofdubuque.org/employment or stop in guidance for more info.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Get up early and join us in the gym lobby this Friday at 7 am. We will play a game at the start. There is lots of treats!

GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY after school in room A117. Everyone is welcome….bring a friend!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
18th ~ University of Iowa – 10:15 a.m.
21st ~ Simpson – 9:20 a.m.
25th ~ Drake – 9:20 a.m.
26th ~ Truman State – 10:15 a.m.
28th ~ AIB Business College – 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

ATTENTION: Follow your School Counseling & Guidance Office, on Twitter @dshs_counselors We will be posting announcements about events, programs and scholarships!

SPRING BLOOD DRIVE: The Spring Blood Drive is Friday, March 22nd!!!
You must attend a mandatory meeting in B138 on Tuesday, March 19th during A or D study time! You must have a signed permission slip and be present at the meeting to donate. The first 7 people to attend each meeting will receive a free blood drive t-shirt! Hope to see you there!! #savethreelives

ATTENTION GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS: There will be an after school meeting this Thursday to go over some details about tryouts. The meeting will be in the cafeteria at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

ATTENTION SOFTBALL PLAYERS: There will be a mandatory, pre-season meeting this Wednesday, March 13th, at 2:30 (immediately after school). This will take place in the classroom across from the Athletic Office. ALL players thinking of going out for softball are expected to attend this short meeting. If you cannot make it, please contact Coach Loeffelholz. Thank you!

FUNDRAISERS DUE: This is a reminder that the French, German & Spanish Club Good Food fundraisers are due. Please hand in your packets to your World Language teachers as soon as possible.

REQUEST FOR ALL MEN’S BASKETBALL ATHLETES: PLEASE CLEAN OUT YOUR SPORTS LOCKERS BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. COMBINATIONS WILL BE CHANGED BEGINNING THURSDAY.

SENIORS: Please don't neglect to keep searching for scholarship opportunities. On the RAM RESOURCE CENTER there are over 20 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES!!!
You might be eligible for one. Check it out at https://sites.google.com/site/ramresourcecenter/ or visit the Senior Website and click anywhere you see Counselors!!

CONGRATULATIONS: to Dhyana Nesler-Perez for being one of 6 students recognized for the 2013 Horatio Alger Iowa Scholarship. The Horatio Alger Association seeks to recognize those students who show evidence of integrity and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Dhyana was also received an Honorable Mention Award for the Better Business Bureau's Student of Integrity Award. This scholarship seeks candidates that possess high character, leadership in school and community and a person who personifies personal integrity and has achieved academic accomplishments.
Congrats Dhyana!! You make the Ram Fam proud!

THINKING OF A SUMMER JOB?: Leisure Services is looking for you to work 8 weeks this summer in a variety of settings - they need playground leaders, pool staff and lifeguards, concession stand workers, youth coaches, golf course and parks laborers. If interested you may apply online at www.cityofdubuque.org/employment or stop in guidance for more info.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Get up early and join us in the gym lobby this Friday at 7 am. We will play a game at the start. There is lots of treats!

GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY after school in room A117. Everyone is welcome….bring a friend!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:
13th – Creighton – 10:15 a.m.
St. Ambrose – 12:45 p.m.
18th – University of Iowa – 10:15 a.m.
21st - Simpson – 9:20 a.m.
25th – Drake – 9:20 a.m.
26th – Truman State – 10:15 a.m.
28th – AIB Business College – 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

NHS MEETING: There will be a NHS meeting on THURSDAY during A and D study times in the auditorium. Members, please come with ideas for Dance Marathon.

ATTENTION SOFTBALL PLAYERS: There will be a mandatory, pre-season meeting this Wednesday, March 13th, at 2:30 (immediately after school). This will take place in the classroom across from the Athletic Office. ALL players thinking of going out for softball are expected to attend this short meeting. If you cannot make it, please contact Coach Loeffelholz. Thank you!

FUNDRAISERS DUE: This is a reminder that the French, German & Spanish Club Good Food fundraisers are due. Please hand in your packets to your World Language teachers as soon as possible.

REQUEST FOR ALL MEN’S BASKETBALL ATHLETES: PLEASE CLEAN OUT YOUR SPORTS LOCKERS BY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. COMBINATIONS WILL BE CHANGED BEGINNING THURSDAY.

CONGRATULATIONS: To the 9 junior students chosen to represent Dubuque Senior for the Dubuque Area Youth Leadership Scholarship competition; these students were selected to be among the TOP 100 Youth Leaders in the Dubuque Area:

Hunter Brehm

Kendra Conforti

Alex Dean

Matt Niemer

Miola Ocampo

Jenna Reichel

Taylor Ryan

Lauren Timmerman

Natalie Walgren

SENIORS: Please don't neglect to keep searching for scholarship opportunities. On the RAM RESOURCE CENTER there are over 20 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES!!!

You might be eligible for one. Check it out at https://sites.google.com/site/ramresourcecenter/ or visit the Senior Website and click anywhere you see Counselors!!

CONGRATULATIONS: to Dhyana Nesler-Perez for being one of 6 students recognized for the 2013 Horatio Alger Iowa Scholarship. The Horatio Alger Association seeks to recognize those students who show evidence of integrity and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Dhyana was also received an Honorable Mention Award for the Better Business Bureau's Student of Integrity Award. This scholarship seeks candidates that possess high character, leadership in school and community and a person who personifies personal integrity and has achieved academic accomplishments.
Congrats Dhyana!! You make the Ram Fam proud!

THINKING OF A SUMMER JOB?: Leisure Services is looking for you to work 8 weeks this summer in a variety of settings - they need playground leaders, pool staff and lifeguards, concession stand workers, youth coaches, golf course and parks laborers. If interested you may apply online at www.cityofdubuque.org/employment or stop in guidance for more info.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Get up early and join us in the gym lobby this Friday at 7 am. We will play a game at the start. There is lots of treats!

GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY after school in room A117. Everyone is welcome….bring a friend!

COLLEGE VISITS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH IN GUIDANCE OFFICE:

12th – Iowa Wesleyan College – 8:30 a.m.
Luther – 10:15 a.m
13th – Creighton – 10:15 a.m.
St. Ambrose – 12:45 p.m.
18th – University of Iowa – 10:15 a.m.
21st - Simpson – 9:20 a.m.
26th – Truman State – 10:15 a.m.
28th – AIB Business College – 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

STATE T-SHIRTS: All state basketball t-shirts that were ordered last week will be available for pick-up in room A123 on Tuesday, March 5th.

THINKING OF A SUMMER JOB?: Leisure Services is looking for you to work 8 weeks this summer in a variety of settings - they need playground leaders, pool staff and lifeguards, concession stand workers, youth coaches, golf course and parks laborers. If interested you may apply online at www.cityofdubuque.org/employment or stop in guidance for more info.

ATTENTION SOFTBALL PLAYERS: There will be a mandatory pre-season meeting on Tuesday, March 4th, at 2:45. This will take place in the classroom across from the Athletic Office. ALL players thinking of going out for softball are expected to attend this short meeting. If you cannot make it, please contact Coach Loeffelholz. Thank you!

ATTTENTION ALL SOPHOMORES INTERESTED IN CLASS RINGS: Jostens will be back at school on Wednesday, March 6th during lunch to collect your ring orders and to size your finger. If you were unable to get to the Jostens presentation, extra packets are available in the main office. Please remember that Jostens has class rings that start at $69 and offers a variety of payment plans.

UPPER ROOM MEETING: Get up early and join us in the gym lobby this Friday at 7 am. We will play a game at the start. There is lots of treats!

GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE MEETING: The Gay Straight Alliance will be meeting EVERY THURSDAY after school in room A117. Everyone is welcome….bring a friend! We are currently selling bracelets for $2. Proceeds will be used for group activities for our members. Stop by A117 and get your bracelet today!