Homecoming Part 1

Homecoming is an exciting and fun time. Each day has a theme, and I have included some pictures from PJ day and Celebrity Day, but learning is also going on. Mrs. Westrate does a great job as the Department Head for Social Studies in the building and even as we get fired up for the big football game, she keeps the students focused on economics, civics and history every day in the classroom. She does a fantastic job teaching and since she also co-heads student council, coaches cheer leading, leads the National Honor Society and will co-direct the spring musical this year we are very lucky to have her and all of her energy and dedication! Athletics makes a difference for our students, but the most important asset we have for our students are our fantastic teachers, like Mrs. Erin Westrate.

Math Focus

I can understand probability. (The likelihood that something will occur.)

English Focus

I can read and follow directions.

• This Friday, September 25th, is homecoming.
• Students who walk to school should be careful to walk AGAINST traffic. This is very important, especially since it is dark in the mornings.
• Anyone interested in becoming a bus buddy may pick up an application in the High School Guidance Office, Transportation Office, or by asking any of the District Bus Drivers. Become a positive role model and assist your bus driver by interacting with a younger student on the bus and EARN Community Service credits. All students in grades 7-12 are welcome to apply.
• SPORTS PICTURES: Monday, September 28 Varsity Football 3:00 pm; JV football 3:15 pm; Soccer 3:25 pm; HS cheer (JV and varsity) 3:45 pm; JV volleyball 4:15 pm; varsity volleyball 4:25 pm. One set of photographers is adequate. All photos at the HS campus.
• Tuesday, September 29 3:00 pm @ HS Individual photos for any players who missed photo session on 28th
• Representatives from the military and colleges will be here on the following days-Sign up in the guidance office: Monday September 28-Holy Cross College @ 10:30; Wednesday September 30-Indiana Tech @ 8:00 a.m. and Albion College @ noon; Thursday October 1-Purdue North Central @ 10:30; Friday October 2-Grand Valley State @ 10:30
• On Thursday October 1, there will be a Christian College Fair at Bethel College. See Guidance for details
• Football clothing order forms are available in Mr. Hubbard’s room or in the office.
• HERE ARE YOUR HOMECOMING STANDINGS: 4^th Place-Freshmen; 3^rd Place Seniors; 2^nd Place Sophomores and still in 1^st place….the JUNIORS!
• There is a board meeting on the 28th at 7:00 PM in the High School Media Center.

Teacher Section

• Instructional Council meets at 3:45 PM on the 28th at Red Brick.

• When doing the attendance for Enrich/Reteach please mark who is “absent”. If you have extra students approved by a teacher to attend your class, please mark them down and if you give permission for someone to go to another class mark down that too.

• Please make sure that when you send students to the office to make copies that you give them your pin number to use. If you don’t remember your pin please see Shelly.
• Wednesday, the 30th of September is count day!
• Mr. Habra and Mr. Francisco will be out of the building on October 5th. Mr. Guse and Mrs. May will be the on-site administrators. Mr. Habra will also be out on October 6th. This is for the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principal's Conference.
• Mr. Habra will be out on the morning of September 30th for the Lakeland Conference Executive Board meeting.
• PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . A letter should arrive sometime in the next two weeks with your login information, or you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.

Quote of the Week :

I am not young enough to know everything.

-Oscar Wilde