Thursday, March 11, 2010

Anouncements for March 11,2010

1.) 8th grade boys’ basketball players need to turn-in their washed uniforms to Coach Hardy by Friday, March 5th.

 

2.)  Congratulations to the following Slogan Contest Winners

Grade 5

Winner – Just think of what we can do together – Dovile D.

Honorable Mention – Don’t walk away, help today! – Amy L.

Grade 7

Winner – Social Responsibility – That’s the stuff! – Miranda M. & Courtney K.

Grade 8

Winner – You have the power to make a difference – Jack F.

Honorable Mention – Be the pebble and make ripples – Chloe H.

 

3.)Lend a hand will be making casseroles after school on Thursday March 11th.  If you are interested in participating, please pick up a permission slip outside room 121. 

 

4.)Attention all 8th grade students:

Students who wish to tryout for the 8th grade Knowledge Bowl team should sign-up on the sheet located ouside Mr. Schweitzer's room 236.  Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 18  from 11:40-12:00.  Bring your lunch

 

5.)  Attention all 7th and 8th grade spring athletes – Please listen for the meeting dates for the sport you would like to play:

7th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

8th grade softball:  MEETING Tuesday March 16 in Room 133 During Activity

7th grade girls lacrosse:  MEETING Wednesday March 10 in Room 121 During Activity

8th grade boys lacrosse:  MEETING Thursday March 11 in the Large Group Room During Activity

7th grade track:  MEETING Wednesday March 10 in the Large Group Room After School

8th grade track:  MEETING Thursday March 11 in the Large Group Room After School

 

6.)What A Life wants you to know that Social Responsibility starts with you!  This week and next, think about things you have done or can do for others – at school, at home, around your town or even across the globe.  If you have pictures, posters or flyers from an activity you’ve done, bring them in.  If you want to make a sign or write up a text message, we’ll have supplies available.  What A Life will be hosting activities at lunch tomorrow and next week on Tuesday and Wednesday.  You’ll hear more about this at lunch today.

 

7.)Attention all Model UN club members, -

We will meet today after school to hear your position papers and write our resolutions.

 

8.)Attention all 5/6 Cast members and Stage Crew.  We will be having play practice until 4:00 this afternoon.  This is our last practice before the shows on Saturday!  Please plan on attending. Stage Crew will be dismissed at 3:10 to take the shuttle busses home.

 

9.)If you would like to be a Conestoga Football or Basketball cheerleader for the 2010-2011 school year, please note the following dates:  Practice Days are Monday, March 15th and Tuesday March 16th from 7:30-8:45.  Try-out days are Monday, March 22nd and Tuesday, March 23rd beginning at 4:30. 

 

You MUST attend BOTH practice sessions in order to be eligible to try-out.  Practices will be held in the Valley Forge Middle School cafeteria.  More detailed information will be given at the first practice session.  Hope to see you there!