Monday, December 3, 2007

The following students have been elected as Earth Club Officers: Parliamentarian Lacey S, Mascot Kinsey B, Dictator David J, Historians Hillary K and Brianne K, Creative Designers Skyler P and Kelsey S, Secretary Kendall T, Treasurer Ariel A, Vice President Caleb F, and President Maddie M. Congratulations to these students and to all the people who ran. Good job Earth Club members! Go Earth!

There will be an FCCLA meeting today after school in A 119 for those students who are going to Ford Park to decorate Christmas trees.

There will be a DECA meeting at 7:20am Tuesday morning in Room C104. Donuts and orange juice will be served.

Beginning January 11, 2008, all vehicles parked on school property will display an appropriate hang tag. Hang tags may be purchased for $2 in the CATE office. You must attach a copy of your driver's license and proof of insurance to your application before a hang tag will be issued. Please see your student handbook and code of conduct for penalties related to parking violations.

Any student wishing to purchase a Team Esquivel T shirt can come by C105 to purchase one. The cost is $15.

Student Council members, and anyone interested in going to Oak Grove Nursing Home for a Christmas Party is reminded to meet in B 113 after school today in B 113.

Are you feeling the holiday blues or have test jitters? Come lift your spirits on Tuesday morning in the choir room at 7 a.m. Share donuts and orange juice and leave feeling lifted.

Girls and boys cross country team pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, December 11 th at Leo Weeks Studio at 3:15 for boys and 3:30 for girls. Girls are to wear their uniform and cross country jacket and bring the rest of your clothes to turn in that day. Any girl who did not run in the district meet needs to turn in all clothing now to Coach Sheffield.

Student Council will host a Silver Bell Ball on Friday, December 14 th from 8:30 – 11 p.m. in the cafeteria. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5 per person. Group pictures will be taken at the following times: Freshmen 10 p.m.; sophomores 10:10 p.m.; juniors 10:20 p.m. and seniors 10:30 p.m.

Everyone who signed up for the mock trial team with Ms. Beckcom will be required to attend an informational meeting today at 3:30 in the band hall.  You will receive information regarding tryouts and the competition.  You MUST attend this meeting in order to try out for the team.  If you did NOT sign up for mock trial but are interested in being on the team, please come to the meeting.  Bring a pen and paper to the meeting to take notes.

Any girl interested in trying out for the golf team must have a physical form prior to practice. Sign up with Ms. Comeaux in the athletic office.

Lamar State College Port Arthur will be hosting a College Night for Mid/South County Students on Tuesday, December 4 th.  It will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Carl Parker Center .  If you are a junior or senior, please plan to attend this event.  Colleges from various areas will have booths set up with information about admission, scholarships, and financial aid.