DB 10/28/09
Warrior Words
Wednesday, October 28th
1. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday!
2. Conferences will be tomorrow from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m.
3. PICTURE RETAKE DAY – TOMORROW during advisory – Sign up in the office.
4. There will be a free “Cocoa Cookie Cram” session for all 7th & 8th graders today from 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. in Mr. Hermel’s room. This is hosted by the LINK Crew.
5. Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to perform in the University of Duluth-Minnesota High School Honor Band on November 6th and 7th: Hannah Anthony, Kaitlyn Box, Libby Cable, Maggie Cable, Rachel Doughman, Emily Emerson, Cyle Jurvelin, Cody Kuck, Eric Lind, Ginger Lund, Becca Rudquist, Emily Rudquist, Annalee Sundin, Michelle Tangness, and Ashley Trout. Wow! What an excellent JOB!
6. Thursday Student Council meeting will be held in Mr. Carlstrom’s room. All Student Council members are expected to attend.
7. FCCLA MEMBERS: We will meet today during advisory. ALL members should plan to attend!
8. Students who come to school tomorrow dressed up for Halloween must not wear anything on their heads or faces and the costume must be appropriate for school.
9. Looking for a good book? Your classmates have selected the following as their favorites. Favorite Book: Twilight / Favorite Series: Harry Potter / Favorite Authors: Sephenie Meyer, closely followed by ties for: Meg Cabot, Eoin Colfer, Erin Hunter, David Peltzer, Rick Riordan, and J. K. Rowling.
10. Juniors – please turn your money in to the four class officers.
11. HALLOWEEN CANDY GRAMS! Will be sold in the concession stand during both lunch hours. Prices are 50 cents and $1.00. Send a candy gram to someone special!!! Candy grams will be delivered during 7th hour tomorrow. Please know the 7th hour class of the person you are sending the candy gram to!
12. Attention All Those with Warrior Spirit! Student Council is selling t- shirts and sweatshirts this week! Show your school spirit in new Warrior apparel! See Mrs. Felosi or Mr. Carlstrom – Supplies are limited! Only 25 of each!
13. There will be an 11th grade ETS meeting on Monday in the Boys & Girls Club room during advisory.
14. There will be a 9th grade ETS meeting on Tuesday in the Boys & Girls Club room during advisory.
15. There will be a 7th grade ETS meeting on Wednesday, November 4th in the Boys & Girls Club room during advisory.
16. Students who have missed four consecutive days due to the flu will be granted a one-time exemption for those four days.
17. Itasca Community College will host our second “Anishinabe Day” Career Fair on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10am-2pm, Davies Hall Theater and lobby. We will feature FAFSA training, career exploration, and lunch. This year ICC is inviting nearby colleges and universities to set up recruitment tables. Sign up with Gerald White in Indian Education.
18. Senior pictures for the yearbook are due November 6th.
19. Happy Birthday Sara Gramke, Caitlin Fairbanks, and Tali Plate!
Athletic/Activities Information:
1. The Parent/Athlete Winter Meeting is on Tuesday, November 10. Registration starts at 5 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. This meeting is for parents and athletes in Wrestling, Nordic Ski, Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, and Boys’ Basketball Cheerleading. By attending this meeting, the activity fee maximum for the year for your family will be reduced by $25.
2. A reminder to students & parents that school game passes cannot be used for playoff games. Also, ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students.
3. There will be play practice after school today in the west gym.
4. Event for today:
VB vs. Northland-Remer 7:00 p.m.
Junior/Senior/Scholarship Information:
1. The following college representatives will be visiting DRHS:
Bemidji State – Nov 3 – 9:00
Fond du Lac – Nov 10 – 10:00
Please sign up on Mrs. Moll’s door if you would like to meet with college representative.
2. Drake University will award 2 Full-Tuition scholarships to high school seniors who compete in their annual Physics examination competition. This exam covers first semester high school physics topics including: mechanics, gravitation, fluids heat and thermodynamics. Sign up with Mrs. Moll no later than November 30th.
3. Plan to attend Experience Itasca: Wednesday, November 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Center for Continued Learning – Backes Student Center. Please call or e-mail (cperry@itascacc.edu) Candace Perry at 218-322-2340 or 1-800-996-6422 if you want to attend. You can also register to attend on their website at www.itascacc.edu just click on the visit campus menu item on the front page.
4. See Mrs. Moll for scholarship information.