Daily Bulletin
Friday March 14, 2008
Word of the Day: capitulate: to surrender by treaty; to give up, stop resisting. After some perfunctory deliberations, the administration capitulated to the students’ petition to allow backless shoes.
CONVOCATION/CLASS MEETINGS
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 today Friday, March 14. Prices designed to fit any budget! Jawoh!
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 is today 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.
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 Friday, March 14 is the last day to donate to the March of Dimes for Denim Day, Wednesday, March 19 at the flagpole during Activities.
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.
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 Seniors: If you are eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship program, please fill out your on-line application by Friday, March 14.
Ever wish you did not have to take Shakespeare so seriously? We understand! Come out to see the Spring Comedy “Dear Mr. Shakespeare Please Forgive Us” this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the McGehee Auditorium. Many laughs guaranteed!
German students attending Convention will meet today Friday, March 14 in U-214 during Activities.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT
Late Registration Deadline for the April 12 ACT Test is March 21. Applications are available in the College Counseling Office or online at www.actstudent.org.
CLUB MEETINGS/UPCOMING EVENTS
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!
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 |
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.
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.
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.