Daily Bulletin
Monday March 3, 2008
Word of the Day: iota—noun: a very small amount; a piddling quantity; from the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet, the small, or lower case “i”. As in, “Hiding from their overseers, the Saturday students managed to complete not even an iota of useful labor.”
CONVOCATION/CLASS MEETINGS
Junior Seminar will be meeting during Activities on Mar. 6 in McGehee Auditorium.
TODAY’S EVENTS
Students who are speaking at the Tablet Institute are reminded to meet with Mr. Adsit in the Library Conference Room at the beginning of Activities Period on Monday, Mar 3.
There will be a Lower School Teaching Aides meeting on Monday, Mar 3 in Ms. Schaefer’s room B-231 for all current members and anyone who is interested in joining the program. This is a mandatory meeting, so please make sure you are there. See Gaby Fares or Ms. Schaefer with any problems or conflicts.
Do you like nice fresh donuts? Then come to the flagpole during Zero Hour and during Activities on Monday, Mar 3 to buy some delicious donuts. They will be $1.00 each; the money goes towards the Japanese Club’s goal of raising awareness and understanding of the Japanese culture. Enjoy!
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT
Just a reminder that the Junior Mentors “Blue Group” has a meeting on Monday, Mar 3 during Activities in Schultz Hall Courtyard.
Mu Alpha Theta members who are competing Saturday, March 8 and those interested in the State Competition April 18-20 should attend a meeting during Activities on Wednesday, Mar 5 in B-224.
Registration Deadline for the April 12 ACT Test is March 7. Applications are available in the College Counseling Office or online at www.actstudent.org.
Japanese Exchange Program: Would you like to participate in the Japanese Exchange Program this summer break? Please come to ask Mrs. Marks or Mrs. Braren for details.
Applications are now available for next year’s Honor Council. Interested students should pick up an application from Mrs. Soud in U-113 or at the switchboard. We are looking for 2 sophomores, 3 juniors and 5 seniors for next year’s council. Any questions please speak to an Honor Council member or Mrs. Soud.
If you have a love for animals and want to help homeless dogs and cats in the area, come to the first meeting of the Humane Society Club. It will be held on Wednesday, March 5 in Ms. Sitz’s room U112. We will be discussing a future drive. See Max Rogozinski or Spencer Joel if you have any questions.
All Boys’ Varsity Soccer Players: If you have not already done so, please turn in your kit to Dr. Lieb in B-249 as soon as possible.
Juniors who have been active in the arts and plan to pursue them in college should come learn how you can present your skills to colleges at the Junior Seminar this Thursday, Mar 6. Note: All junior seminars will be held in McGehee Auditorium during Activities Period. In addition to the mandatory seminars on April 3, and April 17, juniors must have attended at least 2 of the 4 other sessions by the end of this semester.
CLUB MEETINGS/UPCOMING EVENTS
Attention: There will be a children’s book drive for the children of St. Jude Hospital that started Wednesday, Feb 27 and continuous until Friday, March 7. Please bring in new or gently used books and drop them off in the box located in Schultz Hall. Thank you!
Students are reminded that the “Special Events” area located next to the stadium is off limits to students. While you are welcome to move your vehicles to spaces in Lot A, C, or D after school, no student should be parking in “Special Events” without permission from the Dean’s Office.
Any student interested in information about Federal Financial Aid for college, please see Mr. Mischinski in the Academic Office.
If you would like to be a team leader for one of the four Cystic Fibrosis walks coming up in April or May, please see Ms. Moyer. Not only is this an excellent organization that will make you feel good about helping out, it is also a way to get many community service hours.
Mandatory Debate Club meeting during Activities for all members and prospective members: Wednesday, Mar 5 in S-213, Mr. Dickson’s room. Bring your schedules through Spring Break, please.
Zonta Club of Jacksonville is offering its young Women in Public Affairs Award to a local young woman, age 16 – 20, in recognition of her leadership and volunteerism. This award is in the amount of $750. Recipients of this award are encouraged to pursue careers in government, public policy, and community organizations. Deadline is March 15, 2008. Information is available in the College Counseling Office.