Thursday, October 5, 2017

October 5th, 2017

  • Congratulations to our Students of the Month-RESPONSIBILITY - Heaven Workman (6th), Grace Rector (7th), and Grace Brosi (8th).
  • The Junior High kicks off its biggest fundraiser of the year.  There is lots of cash to be given away this year. All quarter parties, dances, 8th Grade Send-off dinner, Character Counts, Dodgeball tournament, awards ceremony, and so much more are made possible by your sales efforts.
  • The library has new books!  Check them out here!
  • There will be no school Monday (10/9) in observance of Columbus Day
  • There will be a JH Boys (7th/8th grade) basketball parent meeting (10/10) at 6PM at NBE.
  • The first quarter party is NEXT FRIDAY (10/13)! We are headed back to Southwind Park. Permission slips are going home today during first hour. They are due back to your first hour teacher by Tuesday, October 10th.  Please remember  you must meet 1st quarter expectations in order to be eligible.
  • The Sangamon County Honor Band Concert will be (10/19) at 7PM at Glenwood.
  • No School (10/20) for Teacher Institute.
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    • Families Folder - Link on main website
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Our Character of the months of October is RESPECT.  A person of character meets the demands on duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control. Congratulations tNicholas Lehman, Katrena Connoly, Justin Franklin, Jaedyn Thomas, Carol Ann Wear, Julia Owens, Lily Pidcock, Joe Pointer, Adam Kloppe, Hanna Ruby, Brady Edwards, and Kylie Periman.