Daily Bulletin
Friday April 11, 2008
Word of the Day:compunctious • kum-PUNK-shus\ adjective: arising from remorse or regret. Emily's compunctious feelings eventually got the better of her, so she apologized to Sean for the cruel things she had said in the argument.
CONVOCATION/CLASS MEETINGS
Mandatory Spring Sports Rally will be on Friday, April 11 for grades 9-12 during Activities in the Davis Gym.
Special Mandatory Convocation for grades 9 -10 in McGehee at 12:30 -1:15 p.m.
TODAYS EVENTS
Please join us for the 2008 Spring Dance Concert. Concert tonight Friday, April 11. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McGehee Auditorium. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. The admission is free.
The concert is very eclectic; you will see hip-hop, tap, musical theatre, jazz, ballet, contemporary, and an interesting “performance art” piece combining science and movement. You will hear blues, rock and roll, 80’s music, classical music, new artist music, plus much more. The concert includes students from pre-k up through 12 th grade. We hope you will join us for this wonderful, fun evening.
Juniors, if you are planning to run for a student government position your election application and a copy of your speech is due to Ms. Moyer B-218 no later than the end of the day on Friday, April 11.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT
Do you like Puppy Chow? If so, come to the flagpole on Monday, April 14 during Activities where the Humane Society Club will be selling it for $3 a bag. All proceeds go to homeless dogs and cats. Hope to see you there!
We are very fortunate to have Dr. Michael Thompson visiting Bolles on Monday, April 14. Dr. Thompson will be speaking to 9th-10th grade students during fifth period in McGehee Auditorium. All 10th graders should eat lunch 4th period on Monday, and then all 9th and 10th grade students will report to the auditorium at the end of 4th period. Students should sit in their regular convocation seats. Dr. Thompson is a consultant, author and psychologist specializing in children and families. He is the clinical consultant to The Belmont Hill School and has worked in more than five hundred schools across the United States, as well as in international schools in Central America, Europe and Asia. A dedicated speaker and traveler, Michael Thompson has appeared on The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC 20/20, CBS 60 Minutes, The Early Show and Good Morning America. He has been quoted in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Time and U.S. News and World Report and has been a guest on NPR's "Morning Edition" with Susan Stamberg, "Talk of the Nation" with Ray Suarez and the Diane Rhem Show.
Attention Juniors: This is a reminder that if you have not already done so you need to make an appointment with your college counselor to begin the process of scheduling for next year; after you have completed the scheduling process with your college counselor you need to have one of your parents sign your green schedule sheet and return it (with your white recommendation form) to your junior advisor.
It is very important that you get this done as soon as possible.
Attire: Cheerleading shorts (soffes, etc), sports bra, t-shirts (not baggy) or tank top, socks & cheer shoes or tennis shoes with a smooth (not waffle) bottom. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Coach Petrie, in the Athletic Office: 904-256-5075 or evenings 904-646-0512. CLUB MEETINGS/UPCOMING EVENTS From the Dean’s Office: Dress Code Reminders:
For Girls: Your Data Match results are finally here! If you filled out a survey, you can get your results for $3 during Activities or lunch all this week at the flagpole.
Attention students: If you are interested in applying for a campus parking space for next school year, please stop by the Dean’s Office and pick up an application. Forms will be available starting on Monday, April 7 and need to be completed and returned to the Dean’s Office by Friday, May 9. Due to the anticipated number of students filling out applications, not all students will be guaranteed a spot on campus. Thanks for your understanding and please stop by the Dean’s Office with any questions. Seniors, if you want your pictures in the Senior Slide Show you need to get copies of them to Peyton Skinner or Ms. Moyer in B-218 ASAP. Let us hope that there will be a ton of pictures so please be sure to hand over copies of your photos. We will do our best to get yours back to you but cannot make promises to that end. Perspective: The deadline for Perspective submissions will be on Thursday, April 17th. If you have any art- work fiction, non-fiction, or poetry and you would like to see it published, please see one of the editors Travis Gidado, Kristin Drew, Tom Lee, Zara Day, Christina Lambiase, Elizabeth Smith or Helen Cooney for any further information. Please donate any prom dresses, men’s suits and belts for the Palm Avenue School. Bring all donations to Mrs. Cussen’s office B-207. If you have any questions please contact Jadon Thompson or Mrs. Cussen, Thank you!
Shirts must be buttoned to within 2” of the collarbone.
Shirtsleeves must extend at least 6” from the top of the shoulder.
Skirts are to be no greater than 2” above the knee.
Shoes may not have heels higher that 1.5” and no narrower than the width of the shoe.
For Boys:
Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Pants with patch pockets are not allowed for girls or boys.
Undershirts with logos may not be worn under your dress code shirt.
Socks must be worn at all times.