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Spaghetti, Charlie Brown, and the Lakeland Conference All-Academic Team

We have so much happening every week, it's hard to get it all on the Blog! On Friday, April 24th the sophomore class had a spaghetti dinner and auction fund-raiser that earned them some $700+ to put towards prom. It was a great success and tasted good too!

After that, we got to see "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," and it was a lot of fun. The Peanuts Gang was all there and the audience laughed at their one-liners, thought about their insights and hummed to the music. I really enjoyed the play, and it seemed the rest of the audience did too.

Finally, on Thursday, April 30th we honored the Lakeland Conference All-Academic Team at the Ed Lowe Foundation. These were the top-twenty students in the conference, receiving the best scores on the ACT of all the students in 8 schools. Congratulations to all the winners, but especially to ours!

May Objectives

I can measure and compare a variety of unit types such as distance, volume, weight, area and time.

I can look at two pieces of information and compare and contrast.

• All High School Athletes, listen up, meet in the auditorium Monday, May 4th at 7:36. You MUST go to your first hour and you will be dismissed by the P.A. to go to the auditorium. Bring a pen or pencil with you.
• Seniors: Baccalaureate will be Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 in the
  auditorium.
• Volleyball Girls: Remember to sell Port-a-pit Tickets. Your money is due by
  May 5!
• Seniors – we have a new scholarship for Penn Township residents, see
  Guidance Office.
• Chaperons are needed for the 7/8th grade field trips on May 19th and May
  20th. Ten chaperons are needed for each day. See Mrs. Hargrove or Ms.
  Aven.
• Please check the lost and found in the office for cloths, books, lunch bags
  or anything you might have lost. The items will be tossed at the end of the
  year.
• Seniors: On the window of the guidance office is the list of seniors still needing community service hours, and the number of hours they still need before graduation. We would like to remind you that you have approximately six weeks to complete these hours. Community service hours are A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR SERVICE HOURS COMPLETED OR YOU WILL NOT GRADUATE.
• If you have not signed up for drivers training at the high school we have an
  alternative option with Bings Driving School Segment I begins May 11th to
  June 3rd. Call toll free to sign up at 866-864-8045 or check web site
  www.bingsdrivingschool.com for other Segment I and II dates.
• May 13th is Senior Awards night at the Elks Lodge in Dowagiac at 7:00 PM. All seniors receiving an award will receive an invitation.
• All SADD members going to the Silver Hawks game – please have your
  permission slip turned in to Mrs. Wellman by Friday, May 8th.
• Attention all who are going to the prom. Please remember to be smart, drive safely and stay sober. We want to see you back here on Monday.
• High School Yearbook: Rising Stars will be for sale through May 1st for
  $45. See Miss Borsa or a Yearbook Staff member to get your order form.
  Also, you may go to the High School Website to purchase your book online!
• Mr. Habra will be out of the building on May 6th for High School Redesign Update and May 14th for a Pat Davenport Process Check.
• On May 11th, the 6th graders will be visiting for orientation in the morning.
• May 17th at 2:00 PM is graduation!
• The next Cassopolis Board of Education meeting will be on May 11th at 7:00 PM in the high school library.
• The Band and Choir are having their Spring Concert on Wed., May 6 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Hope to see you there!
• Friday, May 8th is the last day for seniors! It is also the date of our 6th, 7th & 8th grade Aloha Dance!
• PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . A letter should have arrived with your login information, or you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.

Quote of the Week:

When in doubt, tell the truth.

-Mark Twain

Psychology Class

Mrs. Westrate's psychology class studies child development in a hand's on manner! There is no substitute for this kind of direct observation. Even as the year comes to a close, the focus in this building remains on learning.

I can use and identify similes and metaphors.

I can use data to find the mean, median and mode. The mean is also called the average. The median is the middle number. The mode is the number that occurs the most.

• Important Varsity Club meeting Monday, April 27th at 7:20 in Mr. Hood’s
  room.
• Need something to do this weekend? Why not spend some time with Charlie Brown? Show times for the spring musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown are 7:30 Friday and Saturday and 2:00 Sunday. Tickets are $5.00. Come and show your support for your fellow classmates.
• CONGRATULATIONS to Cody Hulett for winning the Asset Builders Scholarship from the Volunteer Center of Southwestern Michigan. Cody was recognized for his service to the school, community and nation.
• National Honor Society members who have not yet paid their dues or NHS
  stole money need to get it to Mrs. Westrate ASAP. Juniors owe $5.00 and
  Seniors owe $20.00.
• The Red Cross Blood drive is scheduled for Friday, May 1st. You must be 17
  by May 1st and have no new piercings or tattoos within the past year in
  order to donate blood. Interested staff and students, see Mrs. Westrate to
  sign up.
• It’s back, 7/8th grade football tournament on May 16 from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m. Basketball will also be played. If you have not turned in a permission slip to Mr. Francisco, you must do so in order to participate. You may pick one up in the office.
• Seniors: On the window of the guidance office is the list of seniors still needing community service hours, and the number of hours they still need before graduation. We would like to remind you that you have approximately six weeks to complete these hours. Community service hours are A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR SERVICE HOURS COMPLETED OR YOU WILL NOT GRADUATE.
• SENIORS: There are two new SMC scholarships in the guidance office. If you are planning to attend SMC and study business, please stop in and pick up a scholarship application. There is also a Creative Writing scholarship available.
• The Cassopolis Education Association is giving two $200 scholarships. Applications are in the guidance office. These are due Monday, May 4th. Be sure to follow directions.
• High School cheerleading tryouts are coming soon – tryout practices will be from 3 to 4 on May 4th and 5th and the tryouts will be after school on Wed., May 6th. Start preparing now!
• Seniors: If you have asthma, see guidance for a scholarship opportunity.
• Seniors planning to attend Baker College in the fall - May 1 is the deadline for Baker College Board of Regents and Baker College Career scholarships
• Seniors please be sure and check with Mrs.Anderson or Mrs. Stump starting this week for any fees you owe for books, uniforms, etc. These fines must be paid before you are allowed to graduate.
• High School Yearbook: Rising Stars will be for sale through May 1st for
  $45. See Miss Borsa or a Yearbook Staff member to get your order form.
  Also, you may go to the High School Website to purchase your book online!
• The Sophomores are having their annual spaghetti dinner and auction on April 24th at 6:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
• Mr. Habra will be out of the building on April 21st for an educational legal update.
• The next Cassopolis Board of Education meeting will be on April 27th at 7:00 PM in the high school library.
• The Band and Choir are having their Spring Concert on Wed., May 6 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Hope to see you there!
• Friday, May 8th is the last day for seniors! It is also the date of out 6th, 7th & 8th grade Aloha Dance!
• A meeting to determine a long-term future graduation date will occur on April 29th at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. All parents are invited.
• PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . A letter should have arrived with your login information, or you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.

Quote of the Week:

Never do more of anything unless you have the courage to declare what you will do less of.

-Unknown

Lakeland Fine Arts Festival!

I can use and identify similes and metaphors.

I can use data to find the mean, median and mode. The mean is also called the average. The median is the middle number. The mode is the number that occurs the most.

• Vision screening will be April 22nd for students taking Driver’s Education this summer and for any 7th or 9th grader who needs to be tested.
• If you still need community service hours, and many of you do, see Mrs. Stump so you can help out at the Jr. High track meet next Thursday, April 23rd.
• COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES are available in guidance for all students grade 9 - 12. Check out these opportunities and get your hours completed!!!
• Sign up in guidance if you are interested in SMC Career Academies next year.
• It’s back, 7/8th grade football tournament on May 16 from 3:30 until 6:30 p.m. Basketball will also be played. If you have not turned in a permission slip to Mr. Francisco, you must do so in order to participate. You may pick one up in the office.
• Seniors: On the window of the guidance office is the list of seniors still needing community service hours, and the number of hours they still need before graduation. We would like to remind you that you have approximately six weeks to complete these hours. Community service hours are A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR SERVICE HOURS COMPLETED OR YOU WILL NOT GRADUATE.
• SENIORS: There are two new SMC scholarships in the guidance office. If you are planning to attend SMC and study business, please stop in and pick up a scholarship application. There is also a Creative Writing scholarship available.
• The Cassopolis Education Association is giving two $200 scholarships. Applications are in the guidance office. These are due Monday, May 4th. Be sure to follow directions.
• LaGrange Township Scholarship applications are in the guidance office.
• Seniors: If you have asthma, see guidance for a scholarship opportunity.
• Seniors planning to attend Baker College in the fall - May 1 is the deadline for Baker College Board of Regents and Baker College Career scholarships
• Seniors please be sure and check with Mrs.Anderson or Mrs. Stump starting this week for any fees you owe for books, uniforms, etc. These fines must be paid before you are allowed to graduate.
• Any girl interested in playing volleyball (7-12) sign up in the office. There will be a meeting for interested girls Wednesday, May 22, during channel one, in Miss Borsa's Room.
• Yearbook Sale: Last chance to order your High School Yearbook: Rising Stars. Yearbooks will be on sale starting April 20- May1 for $45. See Miss Borsa or a Yearbook Staff member to get your order form. Also, you can go to the High School Website to purchase your book online!
• If you didn’t get a middle school yearbook before spring break, there are still two available. See Mrs. May. It’s a first come, first serve basis.
• The Sophomores are having their annual spaghetti dinner and auction on April 24th at 6:00 PM in the high school cafeteria.
• Mr. Habra will be out of the building on April 21st for an educational legal update.
• The next Cassopolis Board of Education meeting will be on April 27th at 7:00 PM in the high school library.
• The Spring Play, "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" Runs April 24th, 25th and 26th. Check with Mrs. Anderson for details. 445-0541
• A meeting to determine a long-term future graduation date will occur on April 29th at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. All parents are invited.
• PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . A letter should have arrived with your login information, or you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.

Quote of the Week:

If it has to be done, it can be done.

-Ron Edmonds