Friday, May 1, 2015

Friday, May 1, 2015 - Day A

Student Announcements - Friday, May 1, 2015 - Day A

1) Birthdays Today - May 1st...Aaliyah Miller. May 2nd...Grace Fehsal.

2) Looking for a summer reading skills program? Upper Iowa University is offering programs for students from K-12 to improve their reading skills. The program for students entering grades 6-8 focuses on reading skills to assist with reading informational text, note taking, and study skills along with improving reading speed. The program for students entering grades 6-8 is held on Thursdays from 9-11:30 AM at Clarke University (June 18-July 16). For more information please contact Upper Iowa at 1-800-570-8936.

3) Four Mounds Foundation is announcing the early registration is ongoing for the Adventure Day Camp. There are scholarships available for those in need. Stop by the main office before May 20th and pick up an informational packet.

4) Any girl interested in attending Basketball camp for the Hempstead Mustangs this summer, pick up information in the main office or see Mr. Hatcher.

5) 8th grade baseball tryouts at Hempstead will take place beginning Monday, May 4th until Thursday, May 7th. Tryouts will run from 5-7 pm each day. All players must have a current physical on file with the activities office and go through impact testing with the Hempstead trainer.

6) All 8th grade girls going out for Hempstead softball must be at the Hempstead Auditorium at 7 p.m. on May 4th to complete Impact testing. The parent meeting will then be held at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

7) Sports Today - Girls Track & Field...Mazzuchelli hosts Roosevelt and Jefferson at Wahlert beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sports Today - Boys Track & Field...Roosevelt Invitational at Hempstead beginning at 4:30 p.m.

8) Congratulations to 7th grade track star Hannah Brown. She broke a Jefferson School record in the 1500m dash with a time of 5 minutes and 26 seconds at the 32nd Girls Invitational Monday night.

9) The 2nd annual Middle School State Bowling championship is May 16th, if you want to sign up see Mr. Hatcher for more information.

Orchestra/Choir Congratulations to our Orchestra and Choir students and Directors! Outstanding concert last night! I truly was impressed with your performance. I am so proud of you for your efforts! Music can be a part of your life forever. Don't ever lose that passion! Thank you for making it a special night for me. Mr. Kramer