Thursday, February 25, 2016

February 25th, 2016

  • The Sangamon County Spelling Bee has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, 3/2.
  • The JH kicked off its Annual MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER last week!  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 (will be send separately via email).
  • The Dentist is coming to town!  The dentist will be here tomorrow 2/26.  For questions, please contact Mrs. Killion.
  • The JH Band will be participating in the SEMA competition on 2/27 at Tri City.
  • 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.
  • JH MAP testing will begin on 3/14 and take place throughout the week.  Please help students be successfully  by having them start out with a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast!  This will be our 3rd and final round of bench marking for our students for the year with this assessment.
  • 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.
  • The 6-12 Spring Band Concert will be Tuesday, 3/15 at 7PM at NBE.
  • 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: Kali Marvin
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