Announcements 11-15-19

Announcements 11-15-19 

Lunch Menus are at the bottom of the page.

LOST AND FOUND: There are several items that have been turned in to the office.  If you are missing a jacket or other item, please check in the office ASAP.

Perfect Attendance day for 1st nine weeks is next Friday, November 22.  The English teachers have the lists.  Remember that a failing grade at progress reports can keep you from getting the P.A. day. If you have questions about your attendance, please ask your English teacher or Mrs. Conley.

Just a reminder BRTC will be hosting a FAFSA Night on Tuesday, November 19.  We will be set up in the Administration Building from 5:00pm through 7:00pm.  This is open to everyone who attends any school and at any age.  

Progress reports go home next Thursday, Nov. 21.  All grades should be in the computer by the end of the day on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

There will be a Pep Rally on Monday during activity period. Please excuse the Sr High Cheerleaders at 9:15. Senior High cheerleaders will be selling spirit ribbons on Monday for 50 cents. 

Reminder to all Junior Historians that your permission slips for the upcoming field trip need to be turned in ASAP.

Betas don't forget that the fruit and meat fundraiser forms and money must be turned in to Mrs. Flowers by Thursday, November 21.

Betas who plan to attend the state convention in January need to have their money turned in to Mrs. Flowers by Monday, December 2.

Reminder from Mr. Seegraves:  Pajama bottoms, pajama tops, house shoes, and blankets are  NOT permitted per student handbook.

There is a Jr High Mohawk Basketball Classic tournament this week.   Jr Boys play tonight- 3rd place game will be Marmaduke vs. GCT  at 5:00 and the championship game is Piggott vs. MacArthur at 6:30.

Seniors:  The License2Howl scholarship application will be available from Dec 1, 2019 - Feb 1, 2020.  See Mrs. Amber for the link or you can contact Tara Thomason at 870-972-2718, or tthomason@astate.edu

The following FBLA members will be attending the FBLA National Fall Leadership Conference on November 14-17 in Denver, CO: Hayden Blue, Tyson Peters, Madison Rahn, Morgan Rahn, Brooke Roberts, Chandler Smart, Macey Williams, and Carlie Vancil.

The following FCCLA members will be attending the FCCLA National Fall Leadership Meeting in Dallas, TX on November 14-15: Jordon Leggett, Ashlyn Roberts, Emma Riddle and Jamara Ball.

The Art Club will have a meeting on Wednesday, November 20 in the art room.  All members need to see Mrs. Tate before the meeting.

There will be a FCCLA meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19 during activity period in the FCS room.

Sports next week:  Monday, Nov 18 Jr/Sr Girls/Boys vs Corning beginning at at 4:00 at Home, Tuesday, Nov 19 Jr/Sr Girls/Boys vs Armorel at Home beginning at 4:00. Thursday, Nov 21 Girls at Hoxie dismiss at 2:40, Friday, Nov 22 Boys vs. Senath at Home beginning at 5:00, Tuesday, Nov 25 Jr/Sr Girls/Boys vs. Maynard at Home beginning at 4:00.

Josten's will be here to deliver class rings on Tuesday, December 10th at 9am.

MICROWAVES IN THE CAFETERIA - Students please wipe out the microwaves in the cafeteria after using.  This is not the cafeteria workers responsibility.  If you use the microwaves, please help us to be able to keep them by doing your part. Thank you.

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The U.S. Department of State's Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.

“B. Davis Scholarship” - The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2020.  Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.  While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.  Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.  We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success.  The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.  The deadline for applications is May 22, 2020 ----Amount of Scholarship:  $1,000  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com

Applications for the 2020 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program are accepted until Jan. 3, 2020. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgxwDrlbPVxfqRTVJsFdpZfCzMZdG

The National School Plant Management Association (NSPMA) seeks to assist qualified students who are continuing their education by offering scholarships to those pursuing an Associates or Bachelor degree. Individual scholarships may range from $500 up to $1,500 depending on the candidate’s interest, evaluation results, and recommendation from the NSPMA Scholarship Committee. Click on link below for application packet for (NSPMA). NSPMA Scholarship 2020  

Seniors:  Williams Baptist University is offering a Williams Works program.  This is a work initiative starting next fall at Williams Baptist University that will cover the cost of education and give you the opportunity to graduate debt free.  The student needs to apply for admissions and the Williams Works program. The minimum ACT is a 19 and they must have their FAFSA complete by January.

 Seniors:  SEMO is hosting  Show Me Days on Nov 22, Feb 17, and March 28.  You can register at semo.edu/showmeday

Seniors:  Sixt Rent A Car be awarding 5 students $5,000 towards their study at any 2 or 4 year course at an accredited university.  To learn more about the  scholarship please check out:  https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ Deadline is November 30, 2019

Seniors:  If you are a child, grandchild, or great grandchild of an American Legionnaire.  Stepchildren of living Legionnaires may apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member.  Children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of deceased Legionnaires are also eligible.  See Mrs. Amber for an application.  Application and documents must be received by March 13, 2020.

Information regarding The American Legion high school oratorical contest can be found at http://www.arlegion.org/programs/oratorical.html.  Deadline is Jan 3, 2020

LUNCH MENU

FRIDAY, Nov 15 - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Apples

Lunch - Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, Warm Apples, Salad, Black-eyed Peas --Ala' Carte -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers