Thursday, November 15, 2012
Student Recognition & Congratulations:
Congratulations to Team Barcelona, the winners of the International week 4 v 4 soccer tournament. Daniel Sehkar, Daniel Cooke, Habaku Sehkar, Rachel Ericson, Elena Sacco, and Carli Murray were undefeated as they finished top of the standings. Thanks to all the players for an excellent competition.
Club Announcements:
TSA members: Don't forget we have run-offs TODAY. We will be in the tech lab, room 150, starting at 2:20 pm - see you there. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Wilkins.
FCCLA will be meet today in room 120, after school.
HIP HOP Club will meet in the Forum today at 2:30 in the Forum.
GSA and the Equity planners will meet today after school in art room 143. Be the change you wish to see in the world!
Remember that year your mom made your entire family wear the same sweater? Or that time you vomited all over the mall Santa Claus? Did you get a picture of it? We want to see your pictures. The Newspaper is looking for any awkward holiday family photos you have. Bring them in and we might publish them in our December paper! Submit pictures by giving them to anyone on the Newspaper staff, leaving them in the mailbox outside of Room 140 (near the box office), or emailing a copy to Ms. Kron. Happy Awkward Holidays!
Ever had the chance to buy someone a live chicken? How about a live goat? Well, here's your chance! Student Council is selling “Pay it Forward” coupons for the Musana Orphanage we sponsor in Uganda. These are coupons where you can buy different products for the orphanage and the money you give goes directly to that part of the Musana budget. Chickens are only $2 a piece, goats are $10 and many, many more animals and other goods will be for sale on today and tomorrow during International Week in the front lobby of the school. Remember to stop by and help out the wonderful children at the Musana Orphanage!
Sport Announcements:
Special Events:
International Education Week Events in the Forum
• 1st Period: LHS International Students Presentations: LHS Students from Mexico, Vietnam, and Iraq will be sharing how they live in and negotiate the two worlds they live in.
• 3rd Period: Costa Rica Trip Presentation by Mr. Marshall
• 5th Period: LHS International Students Presentations: LHS Students from Mexico, Vietnam, and Iraq will be sharing how they live in and negotiate the two worlds they live in.
• 7th Period: Kenyan Guest speaker John Kamwara presentation on the state of schools in Kenya and the work the NGO Technology Partnership is doing to integrate and expand technology use in Kenyan Schools
Events in the Theater:
• 7th Period: Guest speaker and LHS Parent Mr. Pierre Fanga will speak on his work with the African Leadership Group
Other Announcements:
The Troubadours and Syrens choirs are currently holding a fundraiser, the color Mr. Farrell's moustache contest, to help offset the costs of their performance outfits. There are 4 containers with specific colors that will be used to dye Mr. Farrell's moustache prior to the Winter Concert in December. Students and staff can make a donation into the color container of their choice. The color container with the most money will be the color that wins and the color that Mr. Farrell will wear for the Choir Winter Concert on December 11th!
