Friday, April 11, 2014

Friday, April 11, 2014

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

 

This is a B Day.

 

6th Grade:

Attention 6th grade track athletes: Please make sure you look at your track schedule for next week. We have practice Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (15th, 16th, and 17th) instead of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

 

7th Grade:

Attention 7th graders auditioning for 8th grade language arts: the audition will be held on April 15 from 12:15 to 2:43 in the double classroom.  You will receive one pass/reminder on Tuesday morning, April 15.  All you need to bring is a pencil or a pen.

 

8th Grade:

Today, during 8th period, we will be taking the 8th grade class picture. Check with your core teachers for order forms. 

 

ALL GRADES:

In the Library, the Battle of the Books is down to the final round, with only two contenders.  Vote online through the Library website to determine who our literary champion will be! The winning title will be posted in the Library on Monday, April 14th. We will draw four winners randomly from everyone who voted, and if you are chosen, we will send you an email.  You can then come to the library to collect your prize: a $20.00 Barnes and Noble gift card!  Winners will be emailed on April 14th.  Don't forget to vote!

 

National Junior Honor Society Dates

--Friday, April 18 - Officer applications due

This purple sheet (from Mrs. Sutterer) is due to Mrs. Sutterer's mail box or classroom (room 212).  This is for all current 7th grade members that are interested in leading NJHS next year.

--Wednesday April 23 - Induction Ceremony

All current members AND all 6th and 7th graders that will be new to NJHS next year should attend.  Please wear appropriate attire (no jeans, sweats etc.)  Arrive to the double classroom at 6:45 p.m.   

--Friday May 2 - Old and New NJHS Meeting (last one of year)

This is the meeting that all members current and those recently inducted attend.  Breakfast will be served.  New officers will be announced.

 

Words of Wisdom

Quote: "The cruelty of violence leads nowhere.  No good is obtained by contributing to its growth.  Seek the roads of dialogue and not those of violence." –Pope John Paul II