MS/HS Bulletin April 27

If you are planning to go to the JH track meet tomorrow reminder of the School Board Policy – Students are not allowed to attend regular school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent, and are not on the ineligibility list.  All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance.  Any violations will result in an unexcused absence.  This includes any K-12 classroom or co-curricular activity, unless it is approved by the principal.  All work must be completed prior to being excused. 

Congratulations to the following FCCLAers for placing at the State FCCLA Meeting:
Devan H and Emily B - Gold
Sam M and Shannon W - Silver
Kaitlyn K and Kylie K- Silver

Robotics team members meet in the shop during advisory today after you check in with your own advisory teacher. 

The last day to check out books is this Friday.  Seniors need to have all library books turned in by May 5 to avoid fines. Grades 6-11 need to have all books turned in by May 16 to avoid fines.

DI is once again taking orders for and serving smoked Pork Loin meals before the Elementary and MS/HS Spring Concerts next week.  To preorder, please visit grotonarea.com and look for the link.  Preorders are due by Friday, April 30.

Table Talks today.

Drivers Ed registration form and money are due by Thursday, April 28.

Football and Girls Basketball players turn in your camp registration forms to Mr. Wanner as soon as possible. 

Girls grades 9-11 interested in playing basketball this summer there will be a meeting in Mr. Wanner’s room today at 3:15 p.m. 

Football meeting for boys (grades 8-11) on Friday at 3:15 p.m. in Mr. Wanner’s classroom. 

We have numerous students on the Owe List for various things. Please see Mrs. Morehouse to pay your dues and fines.

A student/parent info meeting about proposed Washington D.C. trip will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 28th in the arena.

Congratulations to Brody S and Carly W who were selected as the American Legion Citizenship Award recipients for 2016.  The selection is based on honor, courage, scholarship, leadership and service. 

Congratulations to the Carly W and Emily R for receiving the Brenda Harms Memorial Scholarship.
 
The following please see Mrs. Sternhagen:   Hannah W, James T
 
Photos today during Advisory.  Bring your profiles. 
February Students of the Month:  6^th - Allyssa L, 7^th - Isaac S, 8^th -Kya J, 9^th - Emily T, 10^th - Alexis G, 11^th - Gabrielle K, 12^th - Kelsey I
March Students of the Month:  6^th - Kansas K, 7^th -Tiara D, 8^th - Rylee R, 9^th - Cassandra T, 10^th  - Jackson O, 11^th Macy K, 12^th Marlee J

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Taryn R, Lily C, Aubray H, Alexia M
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 11, 2016 test is due online by May 6, 2016 .  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Other test dates are: Sept, Oct. and Dec.   ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen.