Thursday, February 11, 2016

February 11th, 2016

  • Our students of the Month for January (Fairness) are: Joel Lucasey (6th), Brandon Kemp (7th), and Whitney Strite (8th).
  • Congratulations to Ms. Wainman!  She was nominated by students and staff as the Staff Member of the Month for January!
  • Tomorrow night is the Cheerleader Chicken Dinner from 4-7PM in the cafeteria.  If you didn't purchase an advance ticket there will be a limited number of dinners available.
  • There will be NO SCHOOL on MONDAY 2/15 in honor of President's Day.
  • Our TeamQuest teams advanced out of the local competition and will be participating in Arcola Regional on 2/18.  Please congratulate Mrs. Beard, Mrs. Delaney, and the following students for a job well done and wish them well at Regionals: (7th Grade) Connor Schutz, Lauren Williams, Jackson Taylor, and Riley Crawford.  (8th Grade) Pierce Bergschneider, Zach Brewer, Kyle Dickman, and Malea Bixby.
  • The JH will kickoff its Annual MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER on 2/18.  We have some AMAZING prizes this year!  A student from each grade level will have the opportunity to win a Chromebook!  More details to come.  Remind your friends and family that helped you last year that this opportunity is just around the corner.
  • The NBHS Art Club will host a PAINTING PARTY on 2/27 from 12-3PM in the Cafeteria.  Tickets are $10.  Please email Ms Wehling (ewehling@pretzelpride.com) to reserve your spot.  Walk-ins are welcome, but supplies are limited.
  • Attention 6th and 7th grade girls!  The South County Vipers will run a BASKETBALL CAMP in Waverly on 3/14-3/19.  If you are interested, registration forms are in the JH office.
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • The character for the month is RESPECT:  A person of character values all persons, lives by the Golden Rule, respect the dignity, privacy, and freedom of others, is courteous and polite to all, and is tolerant and accepting of others.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are: Jackson Rhodes, Malena Bixby, Alex Scott, Ashlee Renfro, Katelin Peters, and Allissa Lyons.

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