Announcements 11-18-19
Lunch Menus are at the bottom of the page.
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.
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 this 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 ASAP.
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.
Drama Club: Stop by Miss Vernon's room to pick up permission slips to see Elf: The Musical on Thursday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $17. She has reserved TEN tickets. Also pick up audition materials for Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook if you are interested. Auditions will be right after school Wednesday and Thursday afternoon this week (Nov. 20 & 21).
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.
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.
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 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.
There will be a Junior Historians meeting on Thursday during activity period.
SENIORS: There will be a class meeting on Thursday during activity period.
The following Entrepreneurship students will be attending the ASU Entrepreneurship Conference this Thursday, November 21. They will be gone all day. Micah Blascoe, Hayden Blue, Natalie Boyd, Trey Cavaness, Rosie Garcia, Elise Gossett, Micha Harrell, Tyson Peters, Brooke Roberts, Chandler Smart, Hunter Smith, Skylar Stone, Macey Williams
Sports this 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.
***SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS...SENIORS***
The Department of English and World Languages is sponsoring its 46th annual Creative Writing Scholarship Contest! Eligibility: Any high school senior is eligible. The Award: Six scholarships worth as much as $1,500 will be awarded. These scholarships may be used to pursue any degree program at Arkansas Tech, including the only Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing offered in Arkansas. Submission Process: To enter, send a poem, a small group of poems, a short story, a novel chapter, or a piece of dramatic writing to the address provided below. The student's name, address, and phone number should be written on the back of each page of your mailed entry. Electronic entries can be sent to engl@atu.edu<mailto:engl@atu.edu>. Put "Creative Writing Contest" in the subject line. Deadline: Entries must be received by Dec. 15, 2019.
Application Address:
Creative Writing Contest
Department of English and
World Languages
407 West Q Street
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR 72801
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
MONDAY, Nov 18 -Lunch- Chicken Quesadilla, Brown Rice, Apple Wedges, Blueberries, Corn, Salad-Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Hot Dogs
TUESDAY, Nov 19 -Breakfast -Chicken & Waffle, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Apples
Lunch- Hot Dogs, Baked Crinkle Fries, Chilled Pears, Orange Wedges, Pork & Beans, Salad--Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Mini Corn Dogs
WEDNESDAY, Nov 20 -Breakfast -Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Fruit Cocktail
Lunch -Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Bosco Sticks, Applesauce, Fresh Fruit, Salad -Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich
THURSDAY, Nov 21 -Breakfast -Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal, Sausage Patty, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Blueberries
Lunch -Thanksgiving Meal - Happy Thanksgiving!
Entree Options: Sliced Smoked Pork Leg Roast or Sliced Turkey Breast. Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll, Cranberry Sauce, Warm Apples, Green Beans, Side Salad --NO Ala' Carte (HS)
FRIDAY, Nov 22 -Breakfast -Gogurt, Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Mandarin Oranges
Lunch -Bacon Cheeseburger, Baked Chips, Pineapple Tidbits, Pears, Carrot Sticks w/ Ranch Cup -Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers
