Friday, March 11, 2011

Friday, March 11th, 2011

Rachel Quote of the Day, "Each time someone stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."

Boy's Tennis begins Monday. Monday's practice is mandatory rain or shine. See Mr. Boucher in room 205 if interested.

Softball tryouts begin on Monday from 2-4 in the Sr. High gym. Players need to bring all completed paperwork in order to play.

A reminder to all advisories to bring in your spare change for Pennies for Patients. March 25th is the last day to do so. The winning advisory will win a pizza party.

The National Honors Society is running the annual Peep Drive. Please bring in Peeps marshmallow treats for Easter baskets and bring them to Miss. Arvidsons room. Thank you.

Congratulations to the EWG chapter of DECA on their achievements at this year's career's development conference. The following student's were recognized last night at the state awards banquet. Third place, marketing management, Mackenzie Clapp, Third place, hospitality services, Allie Reynolds and Hailey Hawes. Second place, restaurant and food management, Nicole Lefebvre. Second place, sports and entertainment marketing, Stephen Springer and Eric Swanson. First place, community service project, Rebecca Rowan, Colleen Connolly, and Alexis Quiterio. Congratulations and job well done

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Rachel's Quote of the Day, "The only real failure in life is the failure to try"

Emily Davis would like to thank those of you that came yesterday to help film her music video. It was a small
 turn out, but we got the job done! The video is now being edited and should be complete by March 12th at the latest.
 If you could not make it, but still want to be in the video, meet Emily Davis at the chorus room before school anytime after 7:00.

A reminder to music and art students. Tonight is our induction ceremony for the National Art Honor Society and the
Tri-M National Music Honor Society. It starts at 6:30 in our auditorium. Hope to see you there for a great celebration.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: As you all know, Prom is on the way. The Senior class is raffling off a 10 passenger
 limo for the night of the prom. Tickets are $1 each and available at all lunches from March 14th to April 8th. Students
are able to purchase numerous tickets to try winning the limo for themselves and their friends. The winner will be
announced at the end of the school day on April 8th.

Attention students March Madness will be canceled

Junior class council will meet March 10th after school. Please make every effort to attend.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Congratulations to the Math team for placing 3rd at the last two meets. The top three scorers were Angela Russo with 12 points, Abbey Dallas with 11 points, and Parthenia Giannopoulos with 7 points.

Congratulations to Joanna Heaney, Claudia Heaney, Eleni Giannopoulism and John Geyer, not only for qualifying to attend the State Championship Debate Tournament, but also for being recognized there as outstanding debaters! Way to go to all EWG Debaters for a great season. Although the season is over, Mr. Robitalle will continue to run a novice clinic in S-15 every Monday after school for anyone who may be interested in debating next year. New members welcome.

Reminder to compost leftover fruits and veggies at lunch today. Tan compost bins will be out Tuesdays and Thursdays for collection.

Student Council meeting is Today, March 8th. All members make every effort to attend.

Bonjour! French club will meet today Wednesday March 9th in room 213 right after school. Come bake with us!

Attention, Would all Boys Outdoor Track athletes please go to the senior high site, click on Boys Outdoor track from the sidebar, then click "sign up for Track" Coach Hamlin needs your information to enter into the state eligibility system, and take attendance at practice.

There will be a prison ball tournament Tuesday March 22nd for the Tomorrow Fund. All teams must give there player lists to Cara Caliri or Mrs. Kennedy by Friday the 11th or they cannot participate. The fee for the shirts is still only 10 dollars per player and the admission fee is 3 dollars. Thank you!

Attention all boys tennis players! There will be a captain’s practice everyday next week. New players please see Mr. Boucher.

Do you want to star in a music video? Now's your chance. Emily Davis is filming a music video for the compassion film festival and is in need of a large number of students to participate in the filming process. The filming will take 20 minutes at most for every two or three people, so if you have the time please come after school and meet in Room 202 on Tuesday the 8th. If you cannot stay after school on the 8th or if you have any questions about the music video, but still want to participate in the filming, please contact Emily Davis as soon as possible.

Captain's practices for the Boys Track team will be held today after school. This week's schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Do you want your artwork in an art show? Or do you just enjoy looking at art and supporting your school? If so come to Annie Dwyers Senior Project Student Based Art Show at Louttit Library. Opening night is Thursday at 6:30pm until 8pm. Come to support EWGs Art Department and your fellow classmates! If you would like your artwork in the show, please talk to Annie Dwyer by this Wednesday.

Reminder FFA members, FFA meeting Wednesday March 9th at 2:00 in the Library.

A reminder to all advisories to bring in your spare change for Pennies for Patients March 25th is the last day to do so. The winning advisory will win a pizza party.

There will be a Science Olympiad meeting on Wednesday March 9th. Please come ready to report on progress or plan of action. The meeting will begin at 2pm and last until business is done. (approximately 1/2 hour) Mr. Bartley and Mrs. Ward look forward to seeing you, if you can't come please see either of them.

Girls track captain practices will continue Thursday & Friday this week after school.

Rachel's Quote of the Day, "Success is not measured by the position one has reached in life, rather by the obstacles overcome while trying to succeed.