Saturday, March 19, 2016

March 17th, 2016

  • Spring Pictures will be Monday, 3/21. No pre-ordering packages;  simply choose the background of your choice and we will send home portrait packages a few weeks later that you can review and purchase if you’d like.
  • Spring break will  begin with a 221 Dismissal on 3/24.  Students will return on 4/4.
  • Your chance to order a Jr. High yearbook for the 2015/2016 school year is running out!  Pick up an order form in the office or order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com with the yearbook ID code: 1523116
  • 8th Grade students will be participating in "Welcome to the Real World" on 4/5 in Jacksonville as part of the University of Illinois Extension office.
  • We will be holding a handbook committee meeting on 4/6 in the library.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Mrs. Doerfler (mdoerfler@pretzelpride.com). 
  • 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: Jake Ferguson (7th), Dalton Dawdy (6th), and Ethan Copeland (6th).