Tuesday, December 18, 2007

The following football players have been named to the 2007-2008 All State Academic Team: Kaleb W, Rigo G, Austin M, Brett D, Clint B, and Josh C. Congratulations to these guys for this outstanding accomplishment!

Any girls who were on the varsity track team last year need to meet in the competition gym after school tomorrow for a team picture.

The cafeteria will be serving baked turkey with gravy in the pizza court today.

See the Santa pictures in Thursday's PowWow. That's right I said Thursday! On sale at all lunches for only 25 cents.

If you have not picked up your Santa Pictures, Photo students have them during lunches. Don't forget to get them before we break for Christmas!

The DECA, ICT, Criminal Justice Club and Mrs. Ewing's FCCLA group food drive previously scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for today.  Please see your respective sponsor with any additional questions. 

PNG Primetime highlights will be on sale all this week in the cafeteria. DVDs are $25 each. Primetime would like to thank anyone purchasing a DVD for your support. They are hoping to purchase a professional quality video camera.

There will be a Thespian meeting on Thursday at 7 a.m. in the black box. Attendance is mandatory.

The Discover Scholarship is available to eligible juniors. Apply on line at www.scholarshipadministrators.net or come by the counselors' office for a paper application. The deadline is January 31, 2008.

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. 

If you took the PSAT test in October, you will receive your results tomorrow morning 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 Wednesday in the counselors' office.

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 5 Fridays.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations to the Lady Indian basketball team for their victory over Nederland Friday night by a score of 55-47. The Lady Indians will travel to Lumberton Tuesday night for their last district game before the Christmas break. Good luck Lady Indians.