Daily Bulletin
Thursday March 13, 2008
Word of the Day: volition: the act of willing; exercise of the will; determination by the will. Though she had no demerits, Marybeth, of her own volition, decided to pick up all the trash on campus.
CONVOCATION/CLASS MEETINGS
Mandatory Junior Scheduling Meeting during Activities on Thursday, March 13 in McGehee Auditorium.
Mandatory Convocation for grades 11-12 during Activities on Wednesday, Apr. 2 in McGehee Auditorium.
TODAYS EVENTS
The German Club will be selling delicious German treats in front of the flagpole during Activities on Thursday, March 13 and on Friday, March 14. Prices designed to fit any budget! Jawoh!
If you would like to help homeless cats and dogs in the area, please come to the flagpole today Thursday, March 13. The Humane Society Club will be having their Wish List Drive. If you donate $2.00, your name will be put up in the cafeteria. Stop by and find out more about it.
If you would like to earn some community service hours and help an amazing foundation, volunteer to work the phone bank for Cystic Fibrosis Thursday, March 13. It will be at First Coast News, 1070 E. Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 from 4:45 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. You will be responsible for answering phones and taking people’s information for pledges. If you would like more information, please call 733-3560.
Attention Sophomore Leadership: We will meet on Thursday, Mar 13 during Activities in the Alumni Conference Room.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT
The Hubbard House Club will be meeting on Friday, March 14 in Ms. Whittier’s room B-122 to discuss a possible trip to Hubbard House and Spring Drive.
The Debate Club’s Affirmative Team is holding a strategy meeting in Mr. Dickson’s room S-213 during Zero hour on Friday, March 14.
The dance meeting currently scheduled for Activities on Thursday, March 13 has been moved to Friday, March 14 during Activities in the cafeteria. All Student Council members should attend as well as anyone interested in discussing the future of dances at Bolles.
Juniors: On Monday, March 17, please give Dr. Soud a wonderful birthday gift—your Junior Questionnaire. You can submit your Questionnaire to Mrs. Williams on Monday. If you have lost your Questionnaire, please come by the College Counseling Office and pick up a new copy. Thanks!
The HabiJax Club will be having a meeting on Friday, March 14 during Activities in Mrs. Schaefer’s room B-231 to discuss upcoming volunteer dates.
Today Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14 are the last days to donate to the March of Dimes for Denim Day, Wednesday, March 19 at the flagpole during Activities.
Spring Week Schedule of Events:
| Day: | Theme | Wear | Day Activity | Fundraiser | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | Green within dress code | Green Sprite races-flagpole-activities | Selling beads during zero hour/Activities | Bingo Madness-Cafeteria 7:30 |
| Tues. March 18 | March Madness | College basketball jerseys or college t-shirts with dress code bottoms | Free throw/dunking during both lunches-Davis Gym | March Madness come to the free throw/dunk contest to get free official bracket | Softball vs. Bishop Snyder at home-6:00 pm |
CLUB MEETINGS/UPCOMING EVENTS
Latin Students Friday, March 14 is the day! The 2008 National Latin Exam will be in the Auditorium during Activities and 3rd periods. Please be on time and bring 2 sharpened pencils.
There will be a mandatory meeting of the Young Democrats of America on Friday, March 14 during Activities in room B-136. If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Stephanie Cold.
Members of Youth Against Cancer: If you have any available time this week or next week during Activities, 2nd or 3rd periods, please come and help sort pennies in Mr. Lyon’s room SL-103. We really need your help! Thank you!
Outward Bound Scholarship Available! If you enjoy spending time outdoors, challenging yourself with new activities, and do not mind getting dirty, then consider attending an Outward Bound program. Each year, Bolles awards a scholarship that can be applied to the tuition for a Hurricane Island Outward Bound Course. Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible. Stop by the Williams Guidance Office and see Ms. Vagenas for more information. Applications are due on March 20.
Ever wish you did not have to take Shakespeare so seriously? Us too! Come out to see the Spring Comedy “Dear Mr. Shakespeare Please Forgive Us” this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the McGehee Auditorium. Many laughs guaranteed!
Seniors: The Bolles School Summer Program is looking for lifeguards to work a number of camps being offered on the San Jose and Bartram Campuses. If you are interested, please see Mr. Lyon in SL-103 ASAP. You must be Red Cross certified with a minimum age requirement of 18.
Grad Bash tickets will only be on sale until Friday, March 14. The cost is $85 (cash or check only) and can be paid in the Student Store. The forms you were given are no longer necessary. The event will be canceled if not enough seniors sign up, so please get your tickets now.
Attention Students: If you are signing out of class early for ANY reason you must have an early dismissal note from the Dean’s Office. You will not be allowed to leave class unless you have turned in a note from your parents and picked up an early dismissal note. This has to be done during zero hour as stated in the Student-Parent Handbook. Your teachers will collect your dismissal note and then you may sign out in the Dean’s Office. Teachers: Please do not excuse students early without their dismissal note.
Attention Seniors: If you are eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship program, please fill out your on-line application by Friday, March 14.