Thursday, December 6, 2007

OIA will be conducting a food drive to feed 86 families through the Community Prayer Outreach Program. All students are asked to bring canned goods to the 1 st or 5 th period teachers from now until December 18 th .

Seniors: The Toyota Community Scholars program is a scholarship program for seniors focusing on academic excellence, being an effective leader, and actively participating in service within and outside the school setting.  The distinguishing characteristic will be the overall impact of the student's contribution in the area of community service. Scholarships awarded will be valued at $10,000 or $20,000.  Applications may be picked up in the counselors' office and must be returned to the counselors' office by December 14 th .

HOSA students will be selling ornaments to help abused and neglected children in Jefferson County . Students and teachers may purchase ornaments for 25 cents each or make a donation towards Child Protective Services (CPS).

Juniors & Seniors: Texas A & M University sponsors the Student Leaders of Tomorrow Conference to be held February 15 th – 17 th .  High school juniors and seniors travel to Texas A & M to gain the necessary experience to enrich their leadership skills through prominent speakers and participation in exciting programs as well as a first-hand experience at college life.  To apply, come by the counselors ' office and pick up a flyer.

This is a reminder that Key Club members need to be at Van Buren Elementary this evening at 5:45 p.m. to work Santa's Secret Workshop. Wear something red with a Santa Hat or antlers.

The Criminal Justice Club will have a meeting today immediately after school in room C102

There will be a meeting after school today in the girl's gym for any girl interested in playing golf this spring.

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 located next to the cafeteria. 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 T shirts and hoodies are in. See Mrs. Yosko in room B 113.

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.