Ranger Report: Science Olympiad and the Band Festival

The High School team took 11th overall at science Olympiad, out of 18 teams. We finished only 16 points behind the 8th place team that received team ribbons. We received a 7th place finish in Write it, do it, a 7th place finish in Anatomy and Physiology, a 6th place finish in Ornithology, a 6th place finish in Experimental Design, a 3rd place finish in Ecology, a 2nd place finish in Environmental chemistry and a 1st place finish in Egg-o-Naut. This was the first 1st place medal since I've became the principal, so things are improving. Congratulations to all the students and our coaches, Meredith Hawkins and Paul Chapman!

We also competed at Band Festival on Tuesday. I was unable to take pictures, except in the hallway, so that is what I have posted. Our Junior High Band (pictured above) received a 3 over all and a 2 in sight-reading. (A 1 is the best, a 5 the worst.) Our Senior High Band received a 3 in sight-reading, but a 2 overall (we received a three overall last year, so this is an improvement!). Congratulations to our great students and our director, Elisibeth Goodearl. Special thanks to Brian McNeery for his volunteering and commitment to our Band program as well.

Math Focus

I can use integers (positive and negative whole numbers) in a variety of situations.

English Focus

I can proofread and edit my writing and the writing of others.

Spring Sport “Meet the Coach” night will be held on Thursday March 18 from 5:00 until 5:30 in the cafeteria.
Drivers Ed Segment II begins Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday March 9 thru the 11^thfrom 2 until 6. The cost is $50. Pay the money to Mr. Wright on Tuesday.
On March 20 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Marcellus High School will have a prom dress sale in their high school gymnasium. You may sell your used prom or bridesmaid dresses or buy a prom dress at a great price.
SENIORS: New scholarships are in the guidance office!
Congratulations to all Middle School Science Olympiad participants. They brought home 3 medals and 5 ribbons. Great job! Mrs. May and Mrs. Wellman are very proud of ALL your hard work.
The JAG class is recruiting members for next year's JAG class. Any freshman or sophomore interested in joining the class should pick up an application from Ms. Dahl. All completed applications should be completed and turned into Ms. Dahl no later than Wednesday, March 10th. The JAG program is a great way to learn practical job and leadership skills while earning college credit through Lake Michigan College. Stop in and see what it is all about!
Volleyball players, don’t forget to sell flowers. Money is due on March 10.
SENIORS: IF YOU LIVE IN PORTER TOWNSHIP OR PENN TOWNSHIP, SEE THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OR IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE, SEE MRS. BEEBE ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS.
There will be no singing rehearsal for Fine Arts Fest this week. Plan on next Wednesday.
Drivers Ed Segment II runs March 9 thru the 11^th. The cost is $50. Pay your money to Mr. Wright. It goes from 4 until 6 in Mrs. Westrate’s room.
There is a sign up sheet in the office for Junior High Track for those students interested. Any high school students interested in track, there will be practice on March 15 from 3:30 until 4:30. You must meet Coach Gatson in the cafeteria.
ALL Fine Arts Festival art is due today. Students who are attending the Festival with Mrs. Johnson MUST check in with her TODAY.
The Principal Advisory Council meets every 4th Monday in the High School Conference room at 6:00 PM. The next meeting is March 22nd.
Hot Chocolate with the Principal is Wednesday, March 17th. Please sign up with Mrs. Anderson.
ETS Meetings March 23^rd: 7th grade 2nd hour in the auditorium; 8th grade 3rd hour in the auditorium; 9th grade 4th hour in the Career Lab; 10th grade 5th hour in the Career Lab
Mr. Habra will be out of the building on March 11th and 12th to attend the FFA State Convention
SENIORS: The Cass County Community Policing Scholarship is now available. You must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
PROM TICKETS ARE ON SALE STARTING TODAY. THEY WILL ONLY BE ON SALE UNTIL MARCH 12. SEE MISS BORSA FOR YOUR TICKETS AND INFORMATION.
Attention all little league baseball and softball players winter workouts have begun: Every Sunday in March 11 thru 14 year old boys practice from 12:30 until 2:00; girls aged 11 thru 14 practice from 4:00 until 5:30 in the high school gymnasium
Did you know that according to the Student Environment Advisory Council. Approximately 1 billion trees worth of paper are thrown away every year in the U.S? In response to this, the JAG class at Cassopolis High School is beginning a recycling program at the school. Recycling bins for paper are now located in the high school and guidance offices as well as by the printers in the library, distance learning lab, and yearbook lab. Please take the step to become a responsible citizen and help make this planet a better place!
The next Board meeting is March 9th in the High School Library at 7:00 PM.
PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . If you need your login information you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.

Teacher Section

Breakfast duty the week of March 8: 7:20 – 7:35 Hubbard and Herwick; 7:35 – 7:45 Wernette and Westrate
Thank you to everyone for using the new sign up sheet for the auditorium. To make certain that it’s prepared for the next individual who signed up please take a minute to turn off the lights and lock the doors as students have taken the opportunity to use it as a hallway and a hiding place in the past. Please be especially mindful of the house door on the kitchen/teacher's lounge side. The doorstopper on it stays down, and unless you flip it back up, that door will stay ajar.