Announcements 12-6-19

Announcements 12-6-19 

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.

JUNIE B CAST: Do not forget you have practice from 5 to 7 p.m. in Room 224. Practices will be Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 5 p.m.

The following FBLA members have indicated they will attend an event on Friday, December 6. They will be out all day.   Madison Arenaz, Hayden Blue, Nicky Dalton, Braden Deckard, Austin Fair, Rosie Garcia, Jacob Johnson, Emma Langley, Mary Lucas, Brooke Roberts, Chandler Smart, Hailey Thompson, Libertei Walker, Macey Williams, Olivia Woolard, Rebecca Woolery

Archery sign ups for 7th and 8th grade will be the rest of this week.  Sign up sheet is in the office and you will need to pick up a form. Last day to sign up is Friday the 6th.

Jr. high/Sr. High Girls Basketball will meet in the New Gym during activity period.

SGT Rankin will be here Friday to interpret the ASVAB results with the juniors who took the test last month.  He will have 3 different groups, and they will need to meet in the computer lab room 226.  Please see the attachment and let the students know which group they are in and what time they need to go to the computer lab.

Butter Braids will be delivered Monday afternoon.  Art Club members be prepared to pick your orders up that day.

If you are interested in taking a concurrent class from ASU for spring semester, a representative will be here on December 9 - during activity period to help you register.   You must have qualifying ACT scores.  We will meet in the computer lab.

Art Club Members:   Make sure to get a sponsor by December 9th for your box for Christmas parade.  Sign up for Secret Santa and teacher party. 

FBLA Members (Senior High and Middle Level): Our Holiday party will be on Monday, December 16 in the High School library during lunch. All members MUST see Mrs. Peters for more information and to pick up your ticket to attend no later than Wednesday, December 11.

Any senior high FBLA member interested in shopping for Arkansas Children's Hospital gifts should see Mrs. Peters no later than Thursday, December 5.

Please excuse students on the attached list on Monday, December 9th until 12:15 and Thursday, December 12th all day to perform A Christmas Carol at Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Education Center. Braden Taylor, Trey Cavaness, Colton Haywood, Jake Toombs, Hunter Smith, Emma Graddy, Rebecca Woolery, Macey Williams, Mason Lowe, Emily Conley, Logan Ralph, Madison Arenaz, Braden Deckard, Piper Hicks, Jenna Owen, Destiny Potter, Destiny Robinson, Kimberly Sexton, Grace Williams, Tana Benson, Hailey Filbrandt, Kirsten Haney, and Jessica Holt.

**Date Change:  FCCLA members: We will have our December meeting as a luncheon meeting/Secret Santa Reveal on Tuesday December 17th in the FCS room during 2nd lunch.  Members will be required to bring a dish, sign up sheet will be in Mrs. Little's room.  Teachers, only members with the Early to Lunch ticket will be allowed to leave 5th hour 5 mins. early that day. Members who have 1st lunch see Mrs. Little for arrangements.

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

Sports this week: Friday, Dec 6 at Gosnell dismissing at 2:50.

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

The FBLA senior high group picture will be taken next Wednesday, December 11, during activity period in the new gym. You will receive your t-shirt at that time and put it on for the picture. Remember, everyone receives a t-shirt this year!

Holiday Spirit Week/Food Drive *** December 9 - 13

Monday – Christmas Vacation: Dress like a tourist -Hawaiian Shirts, hula skirts, sunglasses, or as your favorite Christmas Vacation movie character

Tuesday - Santa’s Workshop: dress like Santa, Mrs. Claus, toys, reindeer, Frosty, etc…

Wednesday – Ugly Sweater Day  

Thursday – Deck Our Halls: wear your favorite holiday accessory – holiday hat, red and green, a holiday character, festive jewelry, light up your wardrobe with lights, etc……

Friday – “Polar Express Day” - Wear school appropriate pajamas and slippers.

We will have a food drive during this week also. We will be collecting canned foods and nonperishable food items. We will be having a competition to see what grade level can collect the most items. A can will count as 1 item, boxes and packages count as 1 item. Do not separate fruit snacks, cereal bars, etc. The food collected will be used for our Food Backpack program and holiday food boxes for families.

  • 7th grade food collector is Coach Slaven in room 238
  • 8th grade food collector is Ms. Woolery in room 209
  • 9th grade food collector is Ms. Jenna in room 211
  • 10th grade food collector is Mrs. Natalie in the library
  • 11th grade food collector is Ms. Crommie in room 236
  • 12th grade food collector is Mrs. Flowers in room 225

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***

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 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 Feb 17 and March 28.  You can register at semo.edu/showmeday

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, Dec 06 - Lunch - Cheeseburger, Baked Crinkle Fries, Apple Wedges, Frozen Blueberries, Pork & Beans, Salad -Ala' Carte HS - Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers

MONDAY, Dec 09 -Breakfast -Waffles (ELEM), Blueberry Muffin (HS), Assorted Cereal, Low Fat Mozzarella String Cheese, Assorted Fruit Juice, Gogurt

Lunch -Chicken Parmesan, Mac & Cheese, Chilled Peaches, Strawberry Cups, Seasoned Green Beans, Salad-Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Hot Dogs

TUESDAY, Dec 10-Breakfast-Pancake Bites, Breakfast Bars (ELEM), Pancake on a Stick (HS), Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fresh Cut Bananas

Lunch -Chili with Beans, Grilled Cheese, Applesauce, Fruit Cocktail, Corn

Ala' Carte HS-Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Mini Corndogs

WEDNESDAY, Dec 11 -Breakfast -Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Fruit Cocktail

Lunch-Oven-Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Rolls, Warm Apples, Salad-Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Sandwich

THURSDAY, Dec 12-Breakfast-WG French Toast Sticks, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Apple Wedges

Lunch -Burrito with Cheese, Salsa Cup, Strawberries & Bananas, Salad, Carrot Sticks with Ranch Cup-Ala' Carte HS -Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Cheeseburger

FRIDAY, Dec 13-Breakfast-Biscuit & Gravy, Sausage, Assorted Cereal, Assorted Fruit Juice, Chilled Pineapple

Lunch -Hot Dogs, Baked Crinkle Fries, Chilled Pears, Orange Wedges, Salad, Pork & Beans -Ala' Carte HS-Pepp. Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Chicken Fingers