Friday, December 14, 2007

The FTA bowling party scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been cancelled.

We will be having a Christmas Spirit Day on Friday, December 21.  Everyone is encouraged to wear their best Christmas shirt and Santa hat for the day. 

The Student Council annual Christmas party will be held Monday, December 17, beginning at 6:30.  All members are asked to bring a $5.00 gift to exchange and sign up in B113 to bring some type of snack, and get address details.

Student and teacher secret pals are reminded about the Christmas revealing party which will be held Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 7:15 a.m. in B113.  The skill pal party will be held Wednesday, December 19, at 7:15 a.m. in the Skills room.  All pal students are reminded to stop by B113 and sign up to bring snacks for the parties.

If you took the PSAT test in October, you will receive your results on Wednesday, December 19 th at 7:00 a.m. in the LGI Room.  Please plan to attend this meeting with Mr. Sims and Mrs. DeRon.  If you cannot attend this meeting, you may pick up your results after December 19 th in the counselors' office.

This is it! Santa will be gone after today. Be sure to have your picture made for only $1 during lunches.

Members of the DECA chapter will be collecting any pennies, nickels or dimes that you care to donate to MDA during the lunch periods for the next 2 Fridays that we are in school. Thank you for your generosity!!

All students who may be interested in attending the George Washington University Summer Scholars Pre-College Program may pick up information in the counselors' office.  There is a 10-day mini course for grades 9 – 11 from June 22 – July 2, 2008 and a 6-week Pre-College Program for Rising Seniors from July 6 – August 15, 2008.

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 application is due in the counselor's office today.

This is a reminder to Key Club, if you signed up to attend the Boys Haven Christmas Party, meet in the LGI parking lot at 3:30. Don't forget to bring whatever you signed up for and wear your club T-shirt with a Santa hat. For questions, see Brett or Mrs. Singleton.

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.

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 will host a Silver Bell Ball tonight 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.

Skills USA students will be collecting canned goods and spare change to prepare boxes of food for needy families. The class that collects the most food by December 18 th will be rewarded with a breakfast pizza party after Christmas break.

Varsity girls cross country pictures have been rescheduled for today at 3:15 at Leo Weeks Studio.

Come to First Priority's Christmas Celebration on Tuesday, December 18 th at 7 a.m. in the choir room. There will be Christmas goodies galore and a live band. Everyone is invited.

PNG Pride wall calendars for 2008, featuring high school teams, organizations, and daily activities, are now on sale for $15. See any Indianette, Mrs. Nichols, or Mrs. Burkle to purchase one.