Thursday, February 9, 2012

 

Thursday, February 9             JH Boys Track Meeting (TT)

Thursday, February 9             JVG/VG/VB vs. New Bloomfield, 5 pm

Thursday, February 9             EMO Conference Band Concert @ Bowling Green

Friday, February 10                JVG/VG/VB vs. Silex, 5 pm (Homecoming)

Monday, February 13             FCCLA Week

Monday, February 13             Early dismissal, 12:30 pm (PD Day)

Monday, February 13             VG/VB vs. Orchard Farm, 5:30 pm

Tuesday, February 14            Foreign Language Club meeting (TT) Mr. Blaue

Tuesday, February 14            JVG/VG/VB @ Van Far, 5 pm

Wednesday, February 15       FCA meeting (TT)

Thursday, February 16           FCCLA meeting (TT)

Friday, February 17                FCCLA Faculty/Staff Appreciation Breakfast

Friday, February 17                JVG/JVB/VG/VB @ Clopton, 6 pm

Monday, February 20             NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, February 21            FBLA districts

Tuesday, February 21            Art Club (TT)

Tuesday, February 21            Quiz bowl @ WMR-1

Thursday, February 23           VG/VB vs. Mark Twain, 6 pm (Senior Night)

Friday, February 24                CMU Music Festival (HS Choir)

Monday, February 27             District basketball begins

 

Voting for Homecoming King and Queen will be held Thursday at lunch!!!  Mrs. Stevenson

 

Congratulations to the student body for winning the Battle of the Belt challenge sponsored by MODOT.  We had the highest increase of seat belt wearers and they will be here on Thursday, February 23, to present a check for $500.  Great job everyone.  Keep wearing your seatbelts!!!

 

Crush on You Fundraiser:  FBLA will be selling Crush sodas during lunch this week (February 6-10). Sodas are a dollar each, and will be delivered on Valentine’s Day.

 

Any junior high students remotely interested in track will need to meet in Mr. Slovensky’s room during tiger time on the following days:

                        JH Boys Thursday, Feb. 9

 

Homecoming Spirit Days:

Time-Twisted Thursday-Freshmen and Sophomores dress like a baby, Juniors and Seniors dress like the elderly

FANatical Friday-Support the Tigers, wear your black and gold!

All outfits must be school appropriate!!!   Participation will be counted and used to help determine what class will be the first winner of the Spirit Paw. And, the “best dressed” of each grade for each day will win a prize!

 

Dance tickets will be on sale during lunch from Monday, Feb 6-10. Tickets are $2. 

 

William Woods University is holding an education workshop for high school students interested in pursuing a degree in athletic training. The one-day workshop will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012. Registration forms are available in Mr. Blaue’s office and must be sent before March 1st

 

The University of Missouri School of Medicine will again offer a unique summer experience for high school students interested in careers in medicine. The 14th annual High School Mini Medical School is a one-week experience in June designed to give students a preview of medical school. The program is intended for students who will begin their senior year in the fall of 2012 and who want to explore the career of a physician. See Mr. Blaue for more information.

 

(High School) Missouri State University is again sponsoring the Missouri innovation Academy. This summer academy for 10th and 11th grade students is designed to encourage and excite Missouri students to further explored and pursue postsecondary education degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics. Also students are exposed to the world of business and entrepreneurship. This year’s academy will be held from June 10th through June 30th.  Applications must be postmarked by February 15th.  See Mr. Blaue for more information.

 

Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri will have a representative in our district on February 16, 2012. See Mr. Blaue to schedule an appointment.

 

University of Missouri St. Louis will have a representative in our district on March 6, 2012. See Mr. Blaue to schedule an appointment.

 

Southeast Missouri State University will have a representative in our district on March 12, 2012. See Mr. Blaue to schedule an appointment.

 

(High School) Seniors: Merrell University of Beauty Arts and Science, of Jefferson City and Moberly, is offering the Annual Cosmetology Scholarship to an outstanding graduating senior. See Mr. Blaue for more information and an application. The scholarship deadline is April 15, 2012.  

 

2012 Cadet Patrol Academy: The American Legion is sponsoring the 2012 Cadet Patrol Academy.  Any high school students with the following qualifications may apply. He or she must be 16 to 18 years old, have a 2.0 GPA or higher, possess a valid driver’s license, and have an interest in pursuing a career in the Criminal Justice System. Applications are available in Mr. Blaue’s office. Applications must be completed and mailed before February 15, 2012.   

 

(HIGH SCHOOL) Missouri Girls State: The American Legion Auxiliary will hold the 2012 session of Missouri Girls State at University of Central Missouri. Girls State allows students an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens by informing them about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. If you are interested in the governing process this may be a great opportunity to have hands-on experience in how state government works. For more information and applications see Mr. Blaue.  Applications must be completed and mailed before March 15, 2012.

 

(HIGH SCHOOL) Boys State of Missouri: The American Legion will hold the 73rd session of The Boys State of Missouri on the campus of the University of Central Missouri. This is a highly interactive educational program that teaches young men the duties, privileges, responsibilities, and rights of American citizenship. During the program participants organize their own city, county, and state governments. This is a great hands-on experience in how government works. For more information and applications see Mr. Blaue.  Applications must be completed and mailed before March 1, 2012.

 

Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines:

 

           

            Barbara Peery                        February 10

            Cargill Community                  February 15

            Best Buy Scholarship             February 15

            National FFA Scholarships     February 15

            Edward Lampe                       February 22

            Ed & Elsie Lair Scholarship    February 22

            Farmers & Laborers                February 22

            Middletown Athletic                 February 24

            Martinsburg Farm. Elevator    February 24

            National Defense Trans.         February 24

            Kustoms & Classics Car         March 1

            Griffin Famiy Foundation        March 1

            Project 21 2012                       March 1

            Kansas City Equipment          March 1

            Knights of Columbus              March 4

 

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER:  All lunch money needs to be placed in the money box before school in the cafeteria or prior to the beginning of 2nd hour at the high school office.  If your lunch balance is below five dollars (-$5.00) after the start 2nd hour you will not be allowed to charge anything for lunch. Peanut butter sandwiches will be offered.  If you are buying extras at lunch, please tell the lunch cashier that you have an extra milk, sandwich, etc. before you enter your lunch number.