Deer River High School

Warrior Words
Friday, January 30th

1. Today is an EARLY OUT – students will be dismissed 1:15 p.m.

2. Today is your last chance to be a part of something special, The Blood-Drive!! We are in need of 14 more donors and several alternates to fill in. Seriously, it is a great feeling to give rather than receive. Three people’s lives may be saved by your donation. If you have reservations about it talk to a friend who has already given. Once again the sign-up sheet is on the high school office service counter. Thanks and have a good day!

3. Teen Night at the Methodist Church will be today from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

4. FCCLA MEMBERS: A REMINDER that we have concessions TONIGHT! Please see Mrs. Passeri about the schedule; we need EVERYONE to work a shift!!

5. AR awards are rescheduled for Monday, during advisory in the old gym.

6. There will be a speech meeting in Mrs. Felosi’s room during advisory on Monday.

7. There will be a Grade 10-12 ETS meeting on Monday during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

8. Change of Meeting: Due to the girl’s basketball game Monday the 2nd the Close Up meeting will be Tuesday the 3rd at 5:30 in the commons.

9. The Spanish Club has cookie dough for sale. If interested, please see a Spanish Club member.

10. Seniors who have submitted photos for the yearbook can pick them up in Ms. Bennett’s room any time.

11. SnoBall Week is Feb. 9 – 13! The dance is the 13th from 9-Midnight. All Grades welcome! More info to come!

12. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

13. Happy Birthday this weekend to Sydney Fairbanks, Vanessa Fairbanks, Travis Croaker, Cody Mentges, and Shawna Wilson!

Activity Information

1. Any girl planning to play softball this spring MUST sign up in the office. There will be a softball meeting during advisory on Friday, Feb. 6. If you are not signed up, you will not be allowed to attend.

2. Attention FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Any 9-11th grader who will play football next year and needs to order their jerseys should stop by and pick a number at Coach Marleau’s room (218) by today. You must make a down payment at that time of $50. Any senior who would like to play college football next year and isn’t already setup, feel free to stop by to talk to me. I have been contacted by some college coaches.

3. Events for today:
Boys BB vs. Virginia 9th @ 5:45 p.m./B @ 5:45 p.m./A @ 7:30 p.m.

Events for Saturday:
Boys & Girls 9th Grade BB Tournament at Hibbing
Boys BB at Two Harbors B @ 1:00 p.m./A @ 2:45 p.m.
Girls BB at Two Harbors B @ 2:45 p.m./A @ 1:00 p.m.
Wrestling at Grand Rapids Varsity @ 11:00 a.m.
Nordic Ski Meet – JH Championship at Brainerd

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. There are many scholarships available to seniors, so stop in and see Mrs. Moll for more info.

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Warrior Words
Thursday, January 29th

1. Perfect attendance for Quarter 2 is posted on the office counter. See Margie if you have any questions.

2. Congratulations to the 7th grade “Students of the Quarter”: Vanessa Perrington (Social Studies), Holli Hemphill (English), Cori Bruers (Math), and Kerri Humble (Science). Keep up the Great work!

3. There will be a Grade 10-12 ETS meeting on Monday during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

4. Change of Meeting: Due to the girl’s basketball game Monday the 2nd the Close Up meeting will be Tuesday the 3rd at 5:30 in the commons.

5. The Spanish Club has cookie dough for sale. If interested, please see a Spanish Club member.

6. Mrs. Spaeth’s “Red Ticket” drawing will be held today during advisory. Please bring your red tickets.

7. There will be a Dollar Burger Night tonight before the girls’ basketball game. Bring friends and family to the Deer River High School Commons and get a burger, chips and juice for only a $1! Starts at 4:00 p.m. until all the burgers are gone!

8. Seniors who have submitted photos for the yearbook can pick them up in Ms. Bennett’s room any time.

9. SnoBall Week is Feb. 9 – 13! The dance is the 13th from 9-Midnight. All Grades welcome! More info to come!

10. The Blood Drive will be February 4th. We are doing an all day drive and we need 75 donors! Sign up now on the office counter or talk to the Blood Drive Team.

11. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

12. Happy Birthday Brittany Lundquist!

Activity Information

1. Any girl planning to play softball this spring MUST sign up in the office. There will be a softball meeting during advisory on Friday, Feb. 6. If you are not signed up, you will not be allowed to attend.

2. Attention FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Any 9-11th grader who will play football next year and needs to order their jerseys should stop by and pick a number at Coach Marleau’s room (218) by tomorrow. You must make a down payment at that time of $50. Any senior who would like to play college football next year and isn’t already setup, feel free to stop by to talk to me. I have been contacted by some college coaches.

3. Events for today:
Girls BB vs. Chisholm 7th @ 5:45 p.m./8th to follow B @ 5:45 p.m./A @ 7:30 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. There are many scholarships available to seniors, so stop in and see Mrs. Moll for more info.

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Wednesday, January 28th

1. The 2nd Quarter honor roll is posted on the office service counter. See Theresa if you have questions.

2. Perfect attendance for Quarter 2 is posted on the office counter. See Margie if you have any questions.

3. The Spanish Club has cookie dough for sale. If interested, please see a Spanish Club member.

4. Mrs. Spaeth’s “Red Ticket” drawing will be held tomorrow during advisory. Please bring your red tickets.

5. Reminder to all Close Up 2009 students, you have a meeting Monday, February 2nd @ 5:30 in the HS Commons.

6. There will be a Dollar Burger Night tomorrow – before the girls’ basketball game. Bring friends and family to the Deer River High School Commons and get a burger, chips and juice for only a $1! Starts at 4:00 p.m. until all the burgers are gone!

7. Any students in Educational Talent Search who are interested in attending the upcoming field trip to Duluth on February 28 should come to the Boys & Girls Club room during advisory today to pick up a permission slip.

8. There will be 7th grade ETS meeting today during advisory in the Boys and Girls room.

9. There will be a NHS meeting today during advisory in Mr. Houdek’s room.

10. Seniors who have submitted photos for the yearbook can pick them up in Ms. Bennett’s room any time.

11. SnoBall Week is Feb. 9 – 13! The dance is the 13th from 9-Midnight. All Grades welcome! More info to come!

12. The Blood Drive will be February 4th. We are doing an all day drive and we need 75 donors! Sign up now on the office counter or talk to the Blood Drive Team.

13. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

Activity Information

1. The skiers competed yesterday against Bemidji, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes and Northwest Home School. It was a very successful day for the Deer River Skiers. Ribbons went to the top ten finishers. The placing was as follows:
- Boys Varsity after two 5 km races: Cody Gustafson-21st
- Girls Varsity after two 5 km races: Mindy Drotts-3rd
- Boy’s JV-4.2 km race: Ryan Juntunen -8th, Dale Cook -10th, Derick Mauser -11th, Matteo Volpini -18th
- Girl’s JV-4.2 kGm race: Michelle Tangness-7th, Kaylina Paulley-18th
- Boy’s JH-4.2 km race: Kevin Drotts-1st
- Girl’s JH-4.2 km race: Vanessa Perrington-1st, Kaila Juntunen-5th, Amelia Daigle-12th, Hannah Hron-13th, Sophia Rajala-15th, RaeAnn Giffen-17th, Sarah Isaacs-22nd, Samantha Vickerman-23rd

2. Any girl planning to play softball this spring MUST sign up in the office. There will be a softball meeting during advisory on Friday, Feb. 6. If you are not signed up, you will not be allowed to attend.

3. Attention FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Any 9-11th grader who will play football next year and needs to order their jerseys should stop by and pick a number at Coach Marleau’s room (218) by Friday. You must make a down payment at that time of $50. Any senior who would like to play college football next year and isn’t already setup, feel free to stop by to talk to me. I have been contacted by some college coaches.

4. Events for today:

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. There are many scholarships available to seniors, so stop in and see Mrs. Moll for more info.

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Tuesday, January 27th

1. The 2nd Quarter honor roll is posted on the office service counter. See Theresa if you have questions.

2. Perfect attendance for Quarter 2 is posted on the office counter. See Margie if you have any questions.

3. Congratulations to the Snoball Candidates and Attendants:
7th Grade Sara Antrim & Peter Daigle
8th Grade Tali Plate & Jeremy Peck
9th Grade Brandi Campbell, Rayanna Hoover, Carrie Renney, Eva Schinzing, & Miranda Villeneuve
Dillon Entenmann, Joseph Keezer, Dakota Larson, Cole Parks, & Trevor Villeneuve
10th Grade Cindy Wilson & Bill Haubrich
11th Grade Mindy Drotts & Ty Vickerman
12th Grade Aubrey Kaczor, Mia Krueger, Krystal Haubrich, Leigh Peterson & Carly Reuter
Tyler Erzar, Dane Heig, Frank Hellmann, David Shaw, & Danny Wait

4. Reminder to all Close Up 2009 students, you have a meeting Monday, February 2nd @ 5:30 in the HS Commons.

5. FCCLA MEMBERS: We will meet during Advisory TODAY; all members are expected to attend.

6. There will be a Dollar Burger Night this Thursday, January 29th (Before the girls’ basketball game). Bring friends and family to the Deer River High School Commons and get a burger, chips and juice for only a $1! Starts at 4:00 p.m. until all the burgers are gone!

7. Any students in Educational Talent Search who are interested in attending the upcoming field trip to Duluth on February 28 should come to the Boys & Girls Club room during Advisory on Wednesday to pick up a permission slip.

8. There will be 7th grade ETS meeting tomorrow during advisory in the Boys and Girls room.

9. There will be a NHS meeting tomorrow during advisory in Mr. Houdek’s room.

10. The following email can be used to share pertinent information in regard to student safety. All information provided is confidential and will be used to help keep our school safe. SAFE@ISD317.ORG

11. Seniors who have submitted photos for the yearbook can pick them up in Ms. Bennett’s room any time.

12. SnoBall Week is Feb. 9 – 13! The dance is the 13th from 9-Midnight. All Grades welcome! More info to come!

13. The Blood Drive will be February 4th. We are doing an all day drive and we need 75 donors! Sign up now on the office counter or talk to the Blood Drive Team.

14. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

15. Happy Birthday Trevor Villeneuve and Taylor Geving!

Activity Information

1. Any girl planning to play softball this spring MUST sign up in the office. There will be a softball meeting during advisory on Friday, Feb. 6. If you are not signed up, you will not be allowed to attend.

2. Attention FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Any 9-11th grader who will play football next year and needs to order their jerseys should stop by and pick a number at Coach Marleau’s room (218) by Friday. You must make a down payment at that time of $50. Any senior who would like to play college football next year and isn’t already setup, feel free to stop by to talk to me. I have been contacted by some college coaches.

3. Events for today:
Nordic Ski Meet in Bemidji – Please release the skiers at 9:00 a.m. The bus will leave at 9:15 a.m.
Wrestling vs. Park Rapids Area. B @ 6:00 p.m./A @ 7:30 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. There are many scholarships available to seniors, so stop in and see Mrs. Moll for more info.

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Monday, January 26th

1. There will be an ETS meeting today for grades 8-9 during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

2. There will be an YLVC meeting today from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the conference room. Teachers please release the following YLVC members: Eva Gardner, Liz Anttila, Erica Harrison, Sky Mainville, Rachel Doughman, Tashina Grauman, and Nora Pederson. All members are to attend.

3. There will be a Campus Life Mission Trip meeting during advisory today in Mr. Carlstrom’s room.

4. The AR awards will not be held today. They will be rescheduled.

5. The 2nd Quarter honor roll is posted on the office service counter. See Theresa if you have questions.

6. There will be 7th grade ETS meeting on Wednesday during advisory in the Boys and Girls room.

7. There will be a NHS meeting on Wednesday during advisory in Mr. Houdek’s room.

8. There will be an ACT prep for ETS Juniors in room 212 at 5:30 p.m. tonight. Pizza will be provided. Bring your own beverage.

9. The following email can be used to share pertinent information in regard to student safety. All information provided is confidential and will be used to help keep our school safe. SAFE@ISD317.ORG

10. Seniors who have submitted photos for the yearbook can pick them up in Ms. Bennett’s room any time.

11. The AR awards for 2nd quarter will take place in the old gym on today during advisory.

12. SnoBall Week is Feb. 9 – 13! The dance is the 13th from 9-Midnight. All Grades welcome! More info to come!

13. Attention 7-12 grade ETS Students: If you are interested in attending TRIO day at St. Scholastica on Saturday, February 28th please stop and see Lael in the commons during advisory to pick up a permission slip! This field trip includes a college fair and two speakers. All expenses paid.

14. The Blood Drive will be February 4th. We are doing an all day drive and we need 75 donors! Sign up now on the office counter or talk to the Blood Drive Team.

15. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

Activity Information

1. Students who are planning to play softball this spring should sign up with Margie in the office.

2. Attention FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Any 9-11th grader who will play football next year and needs to order their jerseys should stop by and pick a number at Coach Marleau’s room (218) by January 30th. You must make a down payment at that time of $50. Any senior who would like to play college football next year and isn’t already setup, feel free to stop by to talk to me. I have been contacted by some college coaches.

3. Events for today:
7th & 8th Grade Boys BB at Hibbing 7th @ 5:00 p.m./8th to follow – Lincoln Elementary
7th & 8th Grade Girls BB at Hibbing 7th @ 5:00 p.m./8th to follow – High School
9th Grade Boys BB vs. Bug School 5:00 p.m.
Girls BB at Eveleth B @ 5:45 p.m./A @ 7:30 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. There are many scholarships available to seniors, so stop in and see Mrs. Moll for more info.

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Warrior Words
Friday, January 23rd

1. Happy Paraprofessional Recognition Week! Make sure to thank our Paraprofessionals for all their hard work and dedication!

2. Students who have “Senior First” are to sign in at the office when coming to school in the morning, and those who have “Senior 7” are to sign out before leaving for the day.

3. There will be an ETS meeting for grades 8-9 during Advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room on Monday.

4. There will be an ACT prep for ETS Juniors in room 212 at 5:30 on Monday, January 26. Pizza will be provided. Bring your own beverage.

5. The following email can be used to share pertinent information in regard to student safety. All information provided is confidential and will be used to help keep our school safe. SAFE@ISD317.ORG

6. Seniors who have submitted photos for the yearbook can pick them up in Ms. Bennett’s room any time.

7. The AR awards for 2nd quarter will take place in the old gym on Monday during advisory.

8. SnoBall Week is Feb. 9 – 13! The dance is the 13th from 9-Midnight. All Grades welcome! More info to come!

9. There will be a NHS meeting today during advisory in Mr. Houdek’s room.

10. Lots of notebooks and course books have been left in the Media Center. If you’re missing something, check the pile next to the copy machine in the Media Center.

11. Attention 7-12 grade ETS Students: If you are interested in attending TRIO day at St. Scholastica on Saturday, February 28th please stop and see Lael in the commons during advisory to pick up a permission slip! This field trip includes a college fair and two speakers. All expenses paid.

12. The Blood Drive will be February 4th. We are doing an all day drive and we need 75 donors! Sign up now on the office counter or talk to the Blood Drive Team.

13. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

14. Happy Birthday Leah Mainville and Bradley McCarroll!

15. Happy Birthday this weekend to Kevin Baumgarner, Jamie Skinner, and Alyssa Applebee!

Activity Information

1. The wrestling cheerleaders want to know which episodes of Hannah Montana coach Motherway has on his iPhone. Way to be hip coach! Oh, and nice job beating Virginia last night, winning 50-21!

2. Students who are planning to play softball this spring should sign up with Margie in the office.

3. Attention FOOTBALL PLAYERS:

4. Any 9-11th grader who will play football next year and needs to order their jerseys should stop by and pick a number at Coach Marleau’s room (218) by January 30th. You must make a down payment at that time of $50.
Any senior who would like to play college football next year and isn’t already setup, feel free to stop by to talk to me. I have been contacted by some college coaches.

5. Events for today:
Boys BB vs. Northland-Remer 7th @ 5:45 p.m./8th to follow B @ 5:45 p.m./A @ 7:30 p.m.

Events for Saturday:
8th Grade Boys BB Tournament at Hill City
Wrestling at Thief River Falls 9:30 a.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. Scholarships – applications/information available in Mrs. Moll’s office unless a website is listed.

- Grand Itasca Foundation – $1000 scholarships for Itasca County residents planning to pursue a health care career. Common application is required. Deadline is March 15, 2009. www.gracf.org

-Hibbing Community College – March 15th – students planning to attend Hibbing Community College

-North Country Health Service Auxiliary Scholarships – $1000, pursuing a health related field. Deadline March 15.

-AFL-CIO – $1000, B average GPA, must be a dependent of an AFL-CIO member. Deadline is April 30, 2009

-Best Buy – 9th-12th grade students can apply. Good grades, volunteer community service. Application/information available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships. Deadline is February 15, 2009.

-Darla Scales – $750 scholarship for a student planning to go into an educational office career.

-MN Telecom Alliance Foundation – $2000, requires GPA, community service, school involvement, and essay. Deadline is February 6, 2009. www.mnta.org

-Radio Broadcasting and Music Scholarships – amount varies – deadline for Radio Broadcast – February 1st (must have audition recording) Music – March 1st (must audition)

-MN Soybean Research – $1000 scholarship for students planning a career in agricultural field. Deadline Feb 28. www.mnsoybean.org

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Thursday, January 22nd

1. Happy Paraprofessional Recognition Week! Make sure to thank our Paraprofessionals for all their hard work and dedication!

2. Students who have “Senior First” are to sign in at the office when coming to school in the morning, and those who have “Senior 7” are to sign out before leaving for the day.

3. Seniors who have submitted photos for the yearbook can pick them up in Ms. Bennett’s room any time.

4. SENIORS: Stop in and VOTE for Snoball king and queen candidates in Mr. Hermel’s room by the end of the day TODAY!!!!

5. There will be a Robotics meeting in the ITV room during advisory. There is room for three more students if anyone is interested. Please excuse the following students: Gerardo Rivas, Ningozis White, Nic Barnes, Cody Matthews, Alyis Grauman, Josh O’Shea, Ty Vickerman, Sevron Gotchie, and Keith Deegan.

6. There will be a Yearbook meeting today in Ms. Bennett’s room during advisory.

7. There will be an Art Club meeting today in Mr. Peterson’s room during advisory.

8. There will be a Student Council meeting today during advisory.

9. The AR awards for 2nd quarter will take place in the old gym on Monday during advisory.

10. SnoBall Week is Feb. 9 – 13! The dance is the 13th from 9-Midnight. All Grades welcome! More info to come!

11. Speech team: If you are interested in going to the Grand Rapids tournament this Saturday as either a participant or an observer, please sign up with Mrs. Felosi or Ms. Bennett today!!!

12. There will be an 8th-9th grade ETS meeting on Monday during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

13. There will be a NHS meeting tomorrow during advisory in Mr. Houdek’s room.

14. Lots of notebooks and course books have been left in the Media Center. If you’re missing something, check the pile next to the copy machine in the Media Center.

15. Attention 7-12 grade ETS Students: If you are interested in attending TRIO day at St. Scholastica on Saturday, February 28th please stop and see Lael in the commons during advisory to pick up a permission slip! This field trip includes a college fair and two speakers. All expenses paid.

16. The Blood Drive will be February 4th. We are doing an all day drive and we need 75 donors! Sign up now on the office counter or talk to the Blood Drive Team.

17. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

18. Happy Birthday Brittni Pauley!

Activity Information

1. The 7th and 8th grade girl’s game tonight against Grand Rapids has been moved from King School TO THE HIGH SCHOOL WEST GYM and the times have been changed with 7TH GRADE TO START AT 5:30 for and 8th grade to follow.

2. Students who are planning to play softball this spring should sign up with Margie in the office.

3. The Senior Athlete photo has been postponed.

4. Attention FOOTBALL PLAYERS:

- Any 9-11th grader who will play football next year and needs to order their jerseys should stop by and pick a number at Coach Marleau’s room (218) by January 30th. You must make a down payment at that time of $50.
- Any senior who would like to play college football next year and isn’t already setup, feel free to stop by to talk to me. I have been contacted by some college coaches.

5. Events for today:
7th & 8th Grade Girls BB vs. Grand Rapids 7th @ 5:30 p.m./8th to follow

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. Plan to attend Experience Itasca tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Center for Continued Learning – Backes Student Center. Tour campus…talk with a counselor, faculty member and/or coach (if you are interested in athletics)…and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Please call or e-mail (cperry@itascacc.edu) Candace Perry at 218-322-2340 if you want to attend. You can also register to attend on their website at www.itascacc.edu just click on the open campus menu item on the front page.

2. Scholarships – applications/information available in Mrs. Moll’s office unless a website is listed.

- Grand Itasca Foundation – $1000 scholarships for Itasca County residents planning to pursue a health care career. Common application is required. Deadline is March 15, 2009. www.gracf.org

-Hibbing Community College – March 15th – students planning to attend Hibbing Community College

-North Country Health Service Auxiliary Scholarships – $1000, pursuing a health related field. Deadline March 15.

-AFL-CIO – $1000, B average GPA, must be a dependent of an AFL-CIO member. Deadline is April 30, 2009

-Best Buy – 9th-12th grade students can apply. Good grades, volunteer community service. Application/information available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships. Deadline is February 15, 2009.

-Darla Scales – $750 scholarship for a student planning to go into an educational office career.

-MN Telecom Alliance Foundation – $2000, requires GPA, community service, school involvement, and essay. Deadline is February 6, 2009. www.mnta.org

-Radio Broadcasting and Music Scholarships – amount varies – deadline for Radio Broadcast – February 1st (must have audition recording) Music – March 1st (must audition)

-MN Soybean Research – $1000 scholarship for students planning a career in agricultural field. Deadline Feb 28. www.mnsoybean.org

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Wednesday, January 21st

1. Happy Paraprofessional Recognition Week! Make sure to thank our Paraprofessionals for all their hard work and dedication!

2. SnoBall Week is Feb. 9 – 13! The dance is the 13th from 9-Midnight. All Grades welcome! More info to come!

3. Speech team: If you are interested in going to the Grand Rapids tournament this Saturday as either a participant or an observer, please sign up with Mrs. Felosi or Ms. Bennett today!!!

4. FCCLA MEMBERS: We will meet TODAY during advisory. ALL members are expected to attend.

5. There will be an 8th-9th grade ETS meeting on Monday, January 26th during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

6. There will be a NHS meeting on Friday during advisory in Mr. Houdek’s room.

7. Lots of notebooks and course books have been left in the Media Center. If you’re missing something, check the pile next to the copy machine in the Media Center.

8. Attention 7-12 grade ETS Students: If you are interested in attending TRIO day at St. Scholastica on Saturday, February 28th please stop and see Lael in the commons during advisory to pick up a permission slip! This field trip includes a college fair and two speakers. All expenses paid.

9. Campus Life Dodge ball Tournament on Saturday – It will be a community wide event with all ages encouraged to participate. Contact Heather Schjenken at 246-9330 by Wednesday. The cost will be $5.00 per person and will include a sloppy joe.

10. An Introduction to Ojibwe Language, History and Culture class will be offered for 9-12th grade students 5th hour during semester two. This class will be in the ITV room and focus on the Ojibwe language. Additionally, history of the Ojibwe will be covered along with discussions on the culture of the Ojibwe and Ojibwe Quiz Bowl topics. Please sign up with Mrs. Grossell in the high school office, there is a limit of 10 students.

11. The Blood Drive will be February 4th. We are doing an all day drive and we need 75 donors! Sign up now on the office counter or talk to the Blood Drive Team.

12. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

13. Happy Birthday Emily Emerson and Alex Knudson!

Activity Information

1. The ski team had an excellent day in Fergus Falls yesterday competing against Bemidji, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes. The top three finishers in each race brought home medals, and the skiers in places 4-10 were awarded ribbons. The skiers placed as follows:

Boy’s varsity: Cody Gustafson-16th
Girl’s varsity: Mindy Drotts-1st
Boy’s Junior Varsity: Ryan Juntunen-3rd, Dale Cook-6th, and Matteo Volpini-15th
Girl’s Junior Varsity: Annalee Sundin-3rd, Michelle Tangness-9th, Kaylina Paulley-10th, and
Krystal Haubrich-16th
Girl’s Junior High: Kaila Juntunen-1st, Vanessa Perrington-3rd, Amelia Daigle-5th, Hannah Hron-7th, McKayla Chandler-9th, Caitlin Wilson-13th, RaeAnn Giffen-14th, Tiffany Amy-16th, Courtney Heide-17th, Karley Paulley-21st, Nikki Kellems-24th, and Tia Thompson-25th

2. The 7th and 8th grade girl’s game on Thursday, January 22nd against Grand Rapids has been moved from King School TO THE HIGH SCHOOL WEST GYM and the times have been changed with 7TH GRADE TO START AT 5:30 for and 8th grade to follow.

3. The Senior Athlete photo has been postponed.

4. There will be a volleyball meeting today during advisory in room 204. Please see list of names on e-mail.

5. Attention FOOTBALL PLAYERS:

- Any 9-11th grader who will play football next year and needs to order their jerseys should stop by and pick a number at Coach Marleau’s room (218) by January 30th. You must make a down payment at that time of $50.
- Any senior who would like to play college football next year and isn’t already setup, feel free to stop by to talk to me. I have been contacted by some college coaches.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. Plan to attend Experience Itasca on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Center for Continued Learning – Backes Student Center. Tour campus…talk with a counselor, faculty member and/or coach (if you are interested in athletics)…and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Please call or e-mail (cperry@itascacc.edu) Candace Perry at 218-322-2340 if you want to attend. You can also register to attend on their website at www.itascacc.edu just click on the open campus menu item on the front page.

2. Scholarships – applications/information available in Mrs. Moll’s office unless a website is listed.

- Grand Itasca Foundation – $1000 scholarships for Itasca County residents planning to pursue a health care career. Common application is required. Deadline is March 15, 2009. www.gracf.org

-Hibbing Community College – March 15th – students planning to attend Hibbing Community College

-North Country Health Service Auxiliary Scholarships – $1000, pursuing a health related field. Deadline March 15.

-AFL-CIO – $1000, B average GPA, must be a dependent of an AFL-CIO member. Deadline is April 30, 2009

-Best Buy – 9th-12th grade students can apply. Good grades, volunteer community service. Application/information available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships. Deadline is February 15, 2009.

-Darla Scales – $750 scholarship for a student planning to go into an educational office career.

-MN Telecom Alliance Foundation – $2000, requires GPA, community service, school involvement, and essay. Deadline is February 6, 2009. www.mnta.org

-Radio Broadcasting and Music Scholarships – amount varies – deadline for Radio Broadcast – February 1st (must have audition recording) Music – March 1st (must audition)

-MN Soybean Research – $1000 scholarship for students planning a career in agricultural field. Deadline Feb 28. www.mnsoybean.org

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Tuesday, January 20th

1. Congratulations to Mrs. Teff’s advisory class for bringing in the most pop tabs for quarter two – 3 ¾ pounds. Second place went to Mrs. Wakefield’s advisory class with 3 pounds. A total of 9 ½ pounds of pop tabs were turned in. Thanks everyone!

2. Speech team: If you are interested in going to the Grand Rapids tournament this Saturday as either a participant or an observer, please sign up with Mrs. Felosi or Ms. Bennett today!!!

3. FCCLA MEMBERS: We will meet on WEDNESDAY during Advisory. ALL members are expected to attend.

4. There will be an 8th-9th grade ETS meeting on Monday, January 26th during advisory in the Boys & Girls Club room.

5. The Media Center will be closed during senior high Lunch today.

6. There will be a NHS meeting on Friday during advisory in Mr. Houdek’s room.

7. Lots of notebooks and course books have been left in the Media Center. If you’re missing something, check the pile next to the copy machine in the Media Center.

8. Attention 7-12 grade ETS Students: If you are interested in attending TRIO day at St. Scholastica on Saturday, February 28th please stop and see Lael in the commons during advisory to pick up a permission slip! This field trip includes a college fair and two speakers. All expenses paid.

9. Campus Life Dodge ball Tournament on Saturday – It will be a community wide event with all ages encouraged to participate. Contact Heather Schjenken at 246-9330 by Wednesday. The cost will be $5.00 per person and will include a sloppy joe.

10. An Introduction to Ojibwe Language, History and Culture class will be offered for 9-12th grade students 5th hour during semester two. This class will be in the ITV room and focus on the Ojibwe language. Additionally, history of the Ojibwe will be covered along with discussions on the culture of the Ojibwe and Ojibwe Quiz Bowl topics. Please sign up with Mrs. Grossell in the high school office, there is a limit of 10 students.

11. The Blood Drive will be February 4th. We are doing an all day drive and we need 75 donors! Sign up now on the office counter or talk to the Blood Drive Team.

12. The Itasca County Family YMCA will be having a Sweet Hearts Dance on Friday, February 13th from 7-10pm for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students! The cost will be $5.00 per student or $3.00 if you bring a non-perishable food item. More information to come later so mark your calendars!

13. Happy Birthday Sadie Niemela!

Activity Information

1. At half-time of tonight’s Varsity Boys’ Basketball game with Cass Lake/Bena, the O-Gitch-I-Dah Club is sponsoring a “Pop Shoot Around.” For $1.00 donation, you will be able to shoot a free throw for the chance to win pop. Funds are being raised for travel for the club. Participants will be asked to take off their shoes so that the game court stays clean and dry for the rest of the game.

2. The Senior Athlete photo will be taken tomorrow. Meet in the commons.

3. There will be a volleyball meeting tomorrow during advisory in room 204. Please see list of names on e-mail.

4. Events for today:
Nordic Ski meet at Fergus Falls 10:00 a.m.
Boys BB vs. Cass Lake-Bena 7th @ 5:45 p.m./8th to follow B @ 5:45 p.m./A @ 7:30 p.m.
Wrestling at Blackduck B @ 6:00 p.m./A @ 7:30 p.m.

Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information

1. Plan to attend Experience Itasca on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Center for Continued Learning – Backes Student Center. Tour campus…talk with a counselor, faculty member and/or coach (if you are interested in athletics)…and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Please call or e-mail (cperry@itascacc.edu) Candace Perry at 218-322-2340 if you want to attend. You can also register to attend on their website at www.itascacc.edu just click on the open campus menu item on the front page.

2. Financial Aid (FAFSA) Workshop with Pizza!! – 5:00 p.m. DRHS Commons – TONIGHT. Come and learn everything you need to know about the college financial aid process. ICC staff will be presenting on the financial aid process and parents/students will be given an opportunity to start/complete FAFSA applications. Please call 246-8241, ext. 227 to sign up for the workshop.

3. Scholarships – applications/information available in Mrs. Moll’s office unless a website is listed.

- Grand Itasca Foundation – $1000 scholarships for Itasca County residents planning to pursue a health care career. Common application is required. Deadline is March 15, 2009. www.gracf.org

-Hibbing Community College – March 15th – students planning to attend Hibbing Community College

-North Country Health Service Auxiliary Scholarships – $1000, pursuing a health related field. Deadline March 15.

-AFL-CIO – $1000, B average GPA, must be a dependent of an AFL-CIO member. Deadline is April 30, 2009

-Best Buy – 9th-12th grade students can apply. Good grades, volunteer community service. Application/information available at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships. Deadline is February 15, 2009.

-Darla Scales – $750 scholarship for a student planning to go into an educational office career.

-MN Telecom Alliance Foundation – $2000, requires GPA, community service, school involvement, and essay. Deadline is February 6, 2009. www.mnta.org

-Radio Broadcasting and Music Scholarships – amount varies – deadline for Radio Broadcast – February 1st (must have audition recording) Music – March 1st (must audition)

-MN Soybean Research – $1000 scholarship for students planning a career in agricultural field. Deadline Feb 28. www.mnsoybean.org

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