Tuesday, September 13, 2016

TODAY’S LUNCH MENU
Salisbury Steak w/gravy
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Mashed Potatoes/Side Salad
Fresh Fruit / Peach
                                                                                           
SPORTING EVENTS
STUDENTS
PICTURES
The final picture make-up day is today, Tuesday, September 13th from 7:00 a.m. until the lunch hours are completed. This is the last time the school photographer will be here for pictures.
ART CLUB
There is an Art Club meeting today after school in Room 153.  This is a mandatory meeting for all members.
LIBRARY
Students if you would like to participate in the Read for a Lifetime or Abe Lincoln Program, please stop by the library to sign up.
BOYS AND GIRLS BOWLING
Any boy or girl interested in bowling this winter should attend a short meeting on Thursday, September 15th after school in Mr. Caniff’s Room 141.
SOFTBALL
Softball will be hitting this week after school at the softball field on Tuesday and Thursday until about 4:30 P.M.
Scholastic Bowl
An informational meeting for Scholastic Bowl will be held Wednesday, September 14th after school in Mrs. Tanner's room, 306.  We will be meeting again on the 20th before school at 7:45 a.m.
COUNSELING
Attentions Seniors:  A list of College Campus Open House Visit Days is now available in Student Services, from classroom teachers, on the counseling web page and sent via the Remind text message service.  When you are scheduling college visit days, please refer to the guidelines on page 116 in your agenda book.
Attention Students:  Memorial Center for Learning and Innovation is offering a Healthcare Education Open House on September 20, 2016 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. This open house is for students interested in pursuing a healthcare-related education.  Representatives from 14 colleges and universities will be in attendance to provide information on their programs.  No registration is necessary.  Additional information is available in Student Services.
Attention Students:  If you would like to receive text messages for important school news and events, please stop by Student Services to get instructions on how to download the app for the Remind message service.
 
Attention Students:  The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be administered on September 27 at 8:15 a.m. This test measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.  There is no fee for this test.  Please register in Student Services.  Preference will be given to juniors and seniors.
Attention Juniors:  Friday, Sept. 16 is the last day to register for the PSAT.  Cost is $15.  Please register in Student Services and get a practice booklet.
Attention Juniors:  We are offering the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to Juniors on October 19 at 8:15 a.m.  This is an optional standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.  Scores are used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program.  Cost of the test is $15.  You may register in Student Services.

Attention Students:  The following colleges/universities will be here to meet with students.  If interested in attending, please register in Student Services and get a pass from a counselor.


Friday, Sept 16, 9:00 am - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tuesday, Sept 20, 9:00 am - Eastern Illinois University
Monday, Sept 26, 9:00 am - MacMurray College

Tuesday, Sept 27, 9:00 am - Illinois College AND 1:30 pm - Blackburn College