Announcements for Thursday, February 16, 2012

1.     Today’s lunch is Soft Beef Taco with Cheese, Diced Tomato and Taco Sauce, assorted fruits and vegetables, and low-fat white or chocolate milk.

 

2.     The high scorers on the February Pennsylvania Math League Contest are Alex W., Jon X. and Brady M.  Congratulations to them and thanks to all who participated.  Good job!

 

3.     Just a reminder to all 7th grade students that the first 3 Williamsburg trip forms are due to Ms. Wilson this Thursday February 16th.  All forms can be found on her website and just remember that if your forms are late Ms. Wilson will get to choose your bus seat.  Even students that do not plan to go on the trip must turn in the initial permission form with a t-shirt size.

 

4.     Today's Cinderella rehearsal is YAK CAST AND BOYS.  Please meet in the AUDITORIUM.

 

5.     On this day in 1923, in Thebes, Egypt, English archaeologist Howard Carter enters the sealed burial chamber of the ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamen

 

6.     On February 16, 1984, Bill Johnson becomes the first American man to win an Olympic gold medal in downhill skiing, a sport long dominated by European athletes. Johnson quickly became a national hero, though his fame was short-lived, and he never again competed in the Olympics.