Bring Your Child to Work Day 2008

Bring your child to work day was a huge success this past Thursday. Many of our teachers were able to bring his or her child (including me) and let them see what mommy and daddy does all day. In addition, it was very helpful for our students to see the staff as something more than the classroom leader. It was a valuable learning experience for everyone involved!

In other news, our Veterinary Science Agriculture Skills team were named state champs. Six of our students received honors for the outstanding work they did in their respective Career and Technical Education classes, and three of them also received scholarships from Southwestern Community College and Lake Michigan Community College.

On a sadder note, our band director of the past four years, Mrs. Karah Hiscott, has decided to seek a different program to lead. Out of dedication to the program she has built, she has allowed us to interview for her replacement immediately and, since effective band directors are a challenge to find, we have started that process. We have our first round of interviews scheduled for this coming Wednesday, April 30th, and our team includes 2 band students, a booster parent, a board member, 2 teachers and 2 members of administration. The team will then recommend the best candidate(s) to the Superintendent. We are sorry to see Mrs. Hiscott go, but appreciate her allowing us the opportunity to have someone in place early and wish her the best of luck in her next position!

April Objectives

I can analyze data and statistics to figure out the average (also known as mean), median and mode.

I can use literary devices to identify conflict.

• Parent-Teacher Conferences are on April 25th at this building only.
• The spring musical is on April 25th at 7:00 PM and on April 26th and 27th at 2:00PM. Come see Frog and Toad!
• High School yearbooks will be for sale through May 1st for $45. If you do not buy one by May 1st you may not get one next year. The time has been extended for sales so don’t miss your chance.
• Lakeland Clinic is seeking volunteers to assist with the processing of physicals on the afternoon of May 1.
• 7th and 8th grade football has been moved to Saturday, May 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Permission slips are in the office and need to be returned to Mr. Francisco.
• Air Force will be here at 10 AM on May 5. Sign up in guidance.
• Seniors: You have 4 weeks to complete your community service. All hours must be turned in by May 16. Any questions, come to guidance.
• IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR DETENTION SLIPS TO GET OFF AT SAMS, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED OFF THE BUSES AT SAMS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SHOW THE DRIVERS YOUR DETENTION SLIPS. WE WILL NOT BE DOUBLE CHECKING AND CALLING TO VERIFY IF YOU HAVE DETENTION.
• Students are not allowed to use the Staff restroom in the office area.
• May 8th at 12:45 there will be a Mock Accident presentation in our parking lot. This is a powerful event and worth the two hours it takes to perform.
• May 9th is prom from 8PM-12PM at the Football Hall of Fame in Southbend.
• May 14th is the last day of school for Seniors
• May 15th, at 6:30PM at the Elks Lodge in Dowagiac we will hold Senior Honors Night
• May 23rd at 6:30 PM in the High School Gym is graduation

Quote of the Week: A man may make mistakes, but he isn't a failure until he starts blaming someone else. -John Wooden