Thursday, March 5, 2015

Thursday, March 5, 2015 - Day A

Student Announcements - Thursday, March 5, 2015 - Day A

1) Are you between the ages of 13-17? How would you like to earn $1,000 this summer? Future Talk is a program of diverse youth expanding and strengthening the community through work in the outdoors, working with local partners, environmental literacy, and service to the community. Financial literacy and employment workshops are offered to each participant to help youth reach their highest potential. Applications are available for pick up at the Multicultural Family Center or on their website: mfcdbq.org and are due by March 15, 2015.

2) YOU ARE INVITED…HAVE SOME SOCCER FUN at the 1ST ANNUAL HEMPSTEAD YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC; presented by Hempstead Men’s Soccer Team. All boys and girls in Elementary and Middle school are invited to attend at the Hempstead High School North Gym. Wear tennis shoes and shin guards please. This takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2015; check-in at 9:00 a.m. and clinic begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m. The MVC-conference ranked Hempstead Men’s Soccer team will train with the future soccer stars on shooting, dribbling, passing, and other soccer skills in a fun environment. Cost of registration will be $20 for per player, walk-ins are welcome. Stop by the main office for a registration form. Pizza will be served with the soccer team from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; parents/family are also welcome to attend; cost for this is $5 per person!

3) Birthdays Today - March 5th...Shakera Jackson, Erika Rohner, Marcus Sierra.

4) Registration for Dubuque Pony League Baseball (formerly Dubuque Little League) is now open through March 6th. Please visit our web site at http://www.dbqpony.org for more information.

5) If you would like to order a Memory Book, which is received the last day of school, bring $12 to the main office. This is ensure you will receive a memory book.

6) On March 25th, Track will be starting for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Make sure your physical is updated. Check with Mrs. Moore in the main office.

7) If anyone is interested in Cheerleading Tryout for Senior High School, there is a parent/student meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Nora Gym.

8) 6th grade girls and boys interested in playing basketball for the HillHawks, intramurals start next week. Sign up in the lunch room. You must have a physical on file to participate.

9) Congratulations to our February Students of the Month! House 6-1: Payton Gibson & Kaliyah Johnson; House 6-2: Tyler Field & Jodie Tunque; House 7-1: Hanidin Kamram & Dustin Riesselman; House 7-2: Colton Davis & Faith Jasper; House 8-1: Carly Dalberg & Zach Smith; House 8-2: Taya Hess & Kassidy Gerken. https://www.smore.com/3xy23

10) Ms. Lenz is very proud to announce that one of their 7-2 students, Addi Coenen, won second place in the Write Women Back Into History Essay Contest. In addition to winning $75, she will be honored in a ceremony at the State Historical Building and introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate in Des Moines in March (Women's History Month). Congratulations, Addi! Great work!

11) Girls, ages 7th grade to 12th grade are invited to an upcoming leader program hosted by Girl Scouts called Raise Your Voice being held at Clarke University this summer on June 26-28, 2015. Please register to attend by May 28, 2015: $85/Girl Scout • $70/Adult. Register early – before April 1 – and get a $10 discount! All fees include meals, lodging, journey books, and supplies. Separate sessions are available for parents and troop leaders. Questions? We have answers! RaiseYourVoice@GirlScoutsToday.org or call 800-798-0833 or GirlScoutsToday.org

Dubuque Junior Saints Hockey Congratulations to the DBQ Jr Saints! They were 1st place champions in Monroe, WI to end the season this past weekened. Way to go Tristan Priest, Charlie Fiegen, Baylor Kivlahan and Hunter Roraff!