Friday, November 7, 2008

FFA ParliPro Team to be recognized on the State Senate Floor

On Dec. 4th, at 10:00 AM on the floor of the senate, in front of the full body of the senate, our FFA Parliamentary Procedure team will be honored by Senator Ron Jelinek. This is a great honor and we are very proud of our FFA team. This is a link of the press release that Mrs. Carrie George, our FFA Advisor put together. Click here or on the picture if you would like to read it.



November Objectives



I can compare fractions, compute fractions, and use fractions to describe everyday events.




I can speak and write using standard grammar and vocabulary.

  • Monday Nov. 10th Bible Release.
  • College representatives are speaking with interested students. Please note the following dates and sign up in guidance to see these reps:
    WMU – on Nov. 11
    Olivet will be here Nov. 12th
  • We will be offering the ASVAB test this year if enough students sign up to
    take it. ASVAB stands for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, and
    tests your aptitude for various interests and skills. The test will be
    given in December, so please sign up as soon as possible if you are
    interested. There is no cost to students and does not obligate you to the
    Armed Services in any way.
  • Are you interested in a career in any type of medical care, early childhood
    education or fire science? Then you might want to sign up to attend the
    workshop at SMC on November 19. If enough really interested students sign
    up we will provide transportation..
  • High school basketball cheer practice tryouts will be next Monday and
    Tuesday from 3 to 4. Try outs will be on Wednesday, Nov. 12th right after
    school. You MUST attend at least one of these practices in order to try
    out.
  • FALL Athletic awards for high school athletics will be next Tuesday, Nov.
    11th at 6:30 in the auditorium.
  • If you signed up to attend the Etiquette Workshop on Nov. 12th, please
    return your permission slip to Mrs. Beebe as soon as possible.
  • High school girls basketball officially starts next Monday. Everyone needs
    to have a physical. Practice will be after school until approx. 5:30.
  • It’s that time of year when we start to think about the Holiday season. How
    would you like to receive a Best Buy gift card worth $50 ? Mrs. Bright is
    asking for your help. A name and theme needs to be decided for the new
    serving line where you can purchase pretzels, nachos, etc. Students will
    vote on the best idea given and the winner will receive the gift card.
    Submit your ideas to Mrs. Bright by Wed., Nov. 19th and the winner will be
    announced on Wed., Nov. 26th . Good Luck!!!
  • Students, you will not be allowed in the building until 7:00.
  • Jr. High and high school students, staff and their families are
    participating in the community Outreach Project to help adopt 4 families.
    The Thanksgiving Food Drive runs through Nov. 14th for canned food and
    starting Nov. 17 through Nov. 26 will be for boxed food, all varieties of
    food will be accepted. Students will receive a thicket stub for each item
    brought in a drawing will be held Nov. 26th for a large pizza, 2 lt. Pop,
    chips and a movie rental. Tickets can be purchased for 2 for $1.00 or 12
    for $5.00.
  • 7/8th grade cheerleaders, remember to give your $11 to Mrs. Anderson as soon
    as possible
  • There is a board meeting on November 10th at 7:00 PM in the High School Media Center.
  • November 19th there will be another Hot Chocolate with the Principal. Please sign up with Mrs. Anderson in the office if you would like to talk with him, have an issue, concern, or like Hot Chocolate.
  • Mr. Habra will be out of the building the 18th for Leadership Training and on the 20th from 10-2 for a County Principal's meeting.
  • Parent Teacher Conferences are on Nov. 13th and 14th. No School for Students
  • PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . A letter should arrive by Wednesday, September 24th with your login information, or you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.
Quote of the Week From Students:

My favorite teacher makes me feel like I am her only student.

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