Monday, December 14, 2009

12-14-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, December 14, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ANTHROPOLOGIST? ANTHROPOLOGISTS study human behavior, from culture and social relations, to human biology and evolution, to languages, art, music and architecture and to human habitation. They study the origin and the physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of humans. A Ph.D. is a minimum requirement for an ANTHROPOLIGIST for most positions in colleges and universities. A Ph.D. is also important for advancement to many top level nonacademic research and administrative posts.

After school rec will RESUME Wednesday, January 20th!

You only have 4 days left to purchase your Winter Ball tickets! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in the office. ID’s will be on sale Today thru Thursday for only $2.00! Don’t miss this awesome event! Get your ticket today!

Braindrop for the day
Skywriting was developed in the 1920s. Engine heat is used to turn specially treated, non-polluting paraffin oil into white smoke. It is pumped into the exhaust stream of the plane and vaporizes in the heat, producing a white cloud.

Friday, December 11, 2009

12-11-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, December 11, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a FITNESS TRAINER? FITNESS TRAINERS develop exercise programs and plan routines to help people improve their physical health. They explain exercised to participants. They may give stress tests and record results in charts in computers. They teach stress management, nutrition, and weight control, cross-training and related subjects. An increasing number of employers require FITNESS TRAINERS to have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to health and fitness, such as exercise science or physical education.

Today is the last day of after school rec. After school rec will RESUME Wednesday, January 20th!

If you missed book club this week because of choir, band or another event, please read through chapter 18 in the book: The Ruins of Gorlan.

You only have 5 days to purchase your Winter Ball tickets! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in the office. ID’s will be on sale Monday thru Thursday for only $2.00! Don’t miss this awesome event! Get your ticket today!

Braindrop for the day
Fungi are of immense importance in the pharmaceutical industry. Virtually all antibiotics, notably penicillin, are derived from fungi.

12-10-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a FITNESS TRAINER? FITNESS TRAINERS develop exercise programs and plan routines to help people improve their physical health. They explain exercised to participants. They may give stress tests and record results in charts in computers. They teach stress management, nutrition, and weight control, cross-training and related subjects. An increasing number of employers require FITNESS TRAINERS to have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to health and fitness, such as exercise science or physical education.

Remember picture retakes are this Friday. You must return your packet with all pictures in order to have retakes. If you missed pictures the first time then you can have your picture taken this time.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball is quickly approaching—Friday, December 18th! Tickets are $5 and are on sale now through December 17th! Tickets can be purchased in the office. Students must have an ID to enter and cannot be on the “F” list. ID’s will be on sale December 14th – December 17th for only $2.00! Don’t forget about the dress code: Gentlemen- Dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. Ladies- Dress pants with appropriate top or a dress of appropriate length.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
10
Exploration Place
Computers

Braindrop for the day
There are more than 600 muscles in the human body.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

12-9-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a FITNESS TRAINER? FITNESS TRAINERS develop exercise programs and plan routines to help people improve their physical health. They explain exercised to participants. They may give stress tests and record results in charts in computers. They teach stress management, nutrition, and weight control, cross-training and related subjects. An increasing number of employers require FITNESS TRAINERS to have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to health and fitness, such as exercise science or physical education.

Remember picture retakes are this Friday. You must return your packet with all pictures in order to have retakes. If you missed pictures the first time then you can have your picture taken this time.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball is quickly approaching—Friday, December 18th! Tickets are $5 and are on sale now through December 17th! Tickets can be purchased in the office. Students must have an ID to enter and cannot be on the “F” list. ID’s will be on sale December 14th – December 17th for only $2.00! Don’t forget about the dress code: Gentlemen- Dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. Ladies- Dress pants with appropriate top or a dress of appropriate length.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
9

Caroling
Computers
Cooking

10
Exploration Place
Computers

Braindrop for the day
Brackish water is saltier than fresh water but less salty than seawater; it is a mixture of the two.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

12-8-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a FITNESS TRAINER? FITNESS TRAINERS develop exercise programs and plan routines to help people improve their physical health. They explain exercised to participants. They may give stress tests and record results in charts in computers. They teach stress management, nutrition, and weight control, cross-training and related subjects. An increasing number of employers require FITNESS TRAINERS to have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to health and fitness, such as exercise science or physical education.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball is quickly approaching—Friday, December 18th! Tickets are $5 and are on sale now through December 17th! Tickets can be purchased in the office. Students must have an ID to enter and cannot be on the “F” list. ID’s will be on sale December 14th – December 17th for only $2.00! Don’t forget about the dress code: Gentlemen- Dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. Ladies- Dress pants with appropriate top or a dress of appropriate length.

If you did not have your picture taken the first time (Oct 30) then you can take your picture (and purchase a packet) on December 11th. You must bring $ with you on the 11th.

If you took your picture on October 30 and you are unhappy with the pictures, then you may do retakes on December 11th. HOWEVER, you must return all the pictures you previously purchased or retakes are not allowed.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
8
Outdoor Activities
Caroling practice
Computers

9
Caroling
Computers
Cooking

10
Exploration Place
Computers

Braindrop for the day
Although sweet potatoes and yams are similar in many ways and are often confused with one another, they are from entirely different plant species.

Monday, December 7, 2009

12-7-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, December 7, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
…Coming Soon….

Well….. The votes are in…..and we have the winners! The winners are………….. Come to the Winter Ball to find out! J

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball is quickly approaching—Friday, December 18th! Tickets will be $5.00 and will go on sale Monday, December 7th! Tickets can be purchased in the office. The last day to purchase your ticket will be Thursday, December 17th. Students must have an ID to enter and cannot be on the “F” list. ID’s will be on sale December 14th – December 17th for only $2.00! Don’t forget about the dress code: Gentlemen- Dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. Ladies- Dress pants with appropriate top or a dress of appropriate length.

If you did not have your picture taken the first time (Oct 30) then you can take your picture (and purchase a packet) on December 11th. You must bring $ with you on the 11th.

If you took your picture on October 30 and you are unhappy with the pictures, then you may do retakes on December 11th. HOWEVER, you must return all the pictures you previously purchased or retakes are not allowed.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
7
Fun fitness
Computers
Caroling practice

8
Outdoor Activities
Caroling practice
Computers

9
Caroling
Computers
Cooking

10
Exploration Place
Computers

Friday, December 4, 2009

12-4-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, December 4, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDE? HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDES help the elderly, ill and persons with disabilities live in their own homes instead of in a health facility. Most aides work with clients who need more extensive care then family or friends can provide. Home health and care aides provide health-related services, such as giving oral medications under physician’s orders or direction of a nurse. They provide personal care services such as bathing, dressing and grooming clients. They assist clients in and out of bed and help with simple, prescribed exercises.
Federal law requires home health aides to pass a competency test covering areas such as communication skills, observation, reporting and documentation of patient status, reading and recording vital signs, basic infection control, emergency procedures, the physical, emotional and developmental characteristics of patients, personal hygiene and grooming and basic nutrition.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball is quickly approaching—Friday, December 18th! Tickets will be $5.00 and will go on sale Monday, December 7th! Tickets can be purchased in the office. The last day to purchase your ticket will be Thursday, December 17th. Students must have an ID to enter and cannot be on the “F” list. ID’s will be on sale December 14th – December 17th for only $2.00! Don’t forget about the dress code: Gentlemen- Dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. Ladies- Dress pants with appropriate top or a dress of appropriate length.

If you did not have your picture taken the first time (Oct 30) then you can take your picture (and purchase a packet) on December 11th. You must bring $ with you on the 11th.

If you took your picture on October 30 and you are unhappy with the pictures, then you may do retakes on December 11th. HOWEVER, you must return all the pictures you previously purchased or retakes are not allowed.

Today is the last day to order your PVMS clothes. Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in by 3:30 today! You may pick up an order form in the office.

STUCO is still collecting for Operation Holiday this week. All profits from the school store will go to buying food for Operation Holiday. If you don’t want to buy anything, then donate cans of food at the school store.

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:
7
Fun fitness
Computers
Caroling practice

8
Outdoor Activities
Caroling practice
Computers

9
Caroling
Computers
Cooking

12-3-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, December 3, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDE? HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDES help the elderly, ill and persons with disabilities live in their own homes instead of in a health facility. Most aides work with clients who need more extensive care then family or friends can provide. Home health and care aides provide health-related services, such as giving oral medications under physician’s orders or direction of a nurse. They provide personal care services such as bathing, dressing and grooming clients. They assist clients in and out of bed and help with simple, prescribed exercises.
Federal law requires home health aides to pass a competency test covering areas such as communication skills, observation, reporting and documentation of patient status, reading and recording vital signs, basic infection control, emergency procedures, the physical, emotional and developmental characteristics of patients, personal hygiene and grooming and basic nutrition.

If you did not have your picture taken the first time (Oct 30) then you can take your picture (and purchase a packet) on December 11th. You must bring $ with you on the 11th.

If you took your picture on October 30 and you are unhappy with the pictures, then you may do retakes on December 11th. HOWEVER, you must return all the pictures you previously purchased or retakes are not allowed.

Don’t forget to stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling. The last day to order is THIS FRIDAY. Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

STUCO is still collecting for Operation Holiday this week. All profits from the school store will go to buying food for Operation Holiday. If you don’t want to buy anything, then donate cans of food at the school store.

There will be a NAL game in the library TODAY! We will be playing Allison. Come out and support your NAL team!

There will be a Circle of Friends activity day on Thursday. Please show your teacher your pass and come to lunch at 10:50 and participate in a fun activity in E-10. See you there! ~ Mrs. Borst

Here are this AND NEXT weeks after school rec activities:
3
YMCA
Computers

7
Fun fitness
Computers
Caroling practice

8
Outdoor Activities
Caroling practice
Computers

9
Caroling
Computers
Cooking

12-2-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDE? HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDES help the elderly, ill and persons with disabilities live in their own homes instead of in a health facility. Most aides work with clients who need more extensive care then family or friends can provide. Home health and care aides provide health-related services, such as giving oral medications under physician’s orders or direction of a nurse. They provide personal care services such as bathing, dressing and grooming clients. They assist clients in and out of bed and help with simple, prescribed exercises.

Federal law requires home health aides to pass a competency test covering areas such as communication skills, observation, reporting and documentation of patient status, reading and recording vital signs, basic infection control, emergency procedures, the physical, emotional and developmental characteristics of patients, personal hygiene and grooming and basic nutrition.

Toys 4 Tots Total
Teacher: Toys:
Alice 2
Counsell 1
Farkas 15
Frazier 2
Geasland 5
Hauff 102
Hope 1
O’Keefe 4
Plotner 95
Rowe 1
J. Turner 21
Steffan 1
Strand 5
Sandoval 2
Total: 257

Don’t forget to stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling. The last day to order is THIS FRIDAY. Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

STUCO is still collecting for Operation Holiday this week. All profits from the school store will go to buying food for Operation Holiday. If you don’t want to buy anything, then donate cans of food at the school store.

There will be a NAL game in the library this Thursday. We will be playing Allison. Come out and support your NAL team!

There will be a Circle of Friends activity day on Thursday. Please show your teacher your pass and come to lunch at 10:50 and participate in a fun activity in E-10. See you there! ~ Mrs. Borst

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
2
Computers
Baseball
Cooking

3
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

12-1-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDE? HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDES help the elderly, ill and persons with disabilities live in their own homes instead of in a health facility. Most aides work with clients who need more extensive care then family or friends can provide. Home health and care aides provide health-related services, such as giving oral medications under physician’s orders or direction of a nurse. They provide personal care services such as bathing, dressing and grooming clients. They assist clients in and out of bed and help with simple, prescribed exercises.

Federal law requires home health aides to pass a competency test covering areas such as communication skills, observation, reporting and documentation of patient status, reading and recording vital signs, basic infection control, emergency procedures, the physical, emotional and developmental characteristics of patients, personal hygiene and grooming and basic nutrition.

New Play areas for December:
A-I Field
J-N Tennis Courts
O-S North parking lot
T-Z South parking lot

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling until this Friday! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

There will be a Circle of Friends activity day on Thursday. Please show your teacher your pass and come to lunch at 10:50 and participate in a fun activity in E-10. See you there! ~ Mrs. Borst

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
1
Fun fitness
Computers
Movie: Christmas Carol

2
Computers
Baseball
Cooking

3
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

Monday, November 30, 2009

11-30-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, November 30, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDE? HOME HEALTH AND CARE AIDES help the elderly, ill and persons with disabilities live in their own homes instead of in a health facility. Most aides work with clients who need more extensive care then family or friends can provide. Home health and care aides provide health-related services, such as giving oral medications under physician’s orders or direction of a nurse. They provide personal care services such as bathing, dressing and grooming clients. They assist clients in and out of bed and help with simple, prescribed exercises.

Federal law requires home health aides to pass a competency test covering areas such as communication skills, observation, reporting and documentation of patient status, reading and recording vital signs, basic infection control, emergency procedures, the physical, emotional and developmental characteristics of patients, personal hygiene and grooming and basic nutrition.

New Play areas for December:
A-I Field
J-N Tennis Courts
O-S North parking lot
T-Z South parking lot

The mentoring classes who are in the running for the pizza party are; Plotner-30, J. Turner- 21, Farkas – 15, Geasland- 5, O’Keefe 4, Frazier- 2, Rowe-1, Hope-1, Miss Alice-1 , Counsell -1

All profits from the school store from now until Friday will go to Operation Holiday. We will buy food items to donate to the Kansas Food Bank, so they can give it to people who otherwise might not have food. ~ Mrs. Plotner

If you are interested in possibly taking a trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia this summer, then please plan on attending the meeting with your parents tonight in the library. We will begin promptly at 7:00. Be aware this IS NOT A FREE TRIP; you must pay your own way. This trip is open to 7th and 8th grade students only! ~ Mrs. Plotner

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until Friday! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
30
Computers
Movie: Christmas Carol
Trading cards

1
Fun fitness
Computers
Movie: Christmas Carol

2
Computers
Baseball
Cooking

3
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

11-25 thru 11-27

There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 25th due to a Conference Release Day and Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th due to the Fall Recess.

Enjoy your break and have a Happy Thanksgiving! See you Monday, November 30th!

11-24-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an AIRCRAFT PILOT? AIRCRAFT PILOTS fly planes and helicopters to carry out a variety of tasks. Most pilots transport passengers, cargo and mail, but others may dust crops, direct firefighting efforts, track criminals, monitor traffic, etc. Helicopter pilots are involved in police work, rescue, construction, etc. ALL AIRCRAFT PILOTS who are paid to transport passengers or cargo must have a commercial pilot’s license with an instrument rating issued by the FAA. Applicants must have 250 hours of flight experience. Airline pilots must have an airline transport pilot’s license. Applicants must have 1500 hours of flying experience, including night and instrument flying, and must pass FAA written and flight examinations. Most pilots have a college degree. The armed forces are an important source of trained pilots for civilian jobs. Those without armed forces training may become pilots through flight schools.

STUDENTS: There will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, November 25th due to a Conference Release day and Thursday, November 26th - Friday, November 27th due to the Fall Recess. Enjoy your break and have a Happy Thanksgiving! See you Monday, November 30th!

We now have a total of 125 toys- We need 1875 toys for the Hitman to come back to PVMS! A special thanks to Tanya Martinez-Pena who brought in 15 toys today! The mentoring classes who are in the running for the pizza party are: Plotner-30, Farkas- 15, O’Keefe-4, Ladies in the office-3, Geasland-3, Rowe-1, Hope-1 and Miss Alice-1.

All profits from the school store from now until December 4th will go to Operation Holiday. We will buy food items to donate to the Kansas Food Bank, so they can give it to people who otherwise might not have food. ~ Mrs. Plotner

If you are interested in possibly taking a trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia this summer, then please plan on attending the meeting with your parents, Monday, November 30th, in the library. We will begin promptly at 7:00. Be aware this IS NOT A FREE TRIP; you must pay your own way. This trip is open to 7th and 8th grade students only! ~ Mrs. Plotner

AVID will be selling candy canes before school, during lunch and after school December 7th thru the 16th for .50 cents. They will be delivered to your mentoring class on Friday, December 18th. ~ Mrs. Simmer

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until December 4th! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:
24
Outdoor activities
Computers
Crafts: Thanksgiving

30
Computers
Movie: Christmas Carol
Trading cards

1
Fun fitness
Computers
Movie: Christmas Carol

2
Computers
Baseball
Cooking

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

11-23-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, November 23, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an AIRCRAFT PILOT? AIRCRAFT PILOTS fly planes and helicopters to carry out a variety of tasks. Most pilots transport passengers, cargo and mail, but others may dust crops, direct firefighting efforts, track criminals, monitor traffic, etc. Helicopter pilots are involved in police work, rescue, construction, etc. ALL AIRCRAFT PILOTS who are paid to transport passengers or cargo must have a commercial pilot’s license with an instrument rating issued by the FAA. Applicants must have 250 hours of flight experience. Airline pilots must have an airline transport pilot’s license. Applicants must have 1500 hours of flying experience, including night and instrument flying, and must pass FAA written and flight examinations. Most pilots have a college degree. The armed forces are an important source of trained pilots for civilian jobs. Those without armed forces training may become pilots through flight schools.

Toys 4 Tots will be raffling This is It posters, so bring a toy and get a raffle ticket to win a poster. The mentoring class who brings the most toys will win a pizza party. ~ Mrs. Plotner

All profits from the school store from now until December 4th will go to Operation Holiday. We will buy food items to donate to the Kansas Food Bank, so they can give it to people who otherwise might not have food. ~ Mrs. Plotner

If you are interested in possibly taking a trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia this summer, then please plan on attending the meeting with your parents, Monday, November 30th, in the library. We will begin promptly at 7:00. Be aware this IS NOT A FREE TRIP; you must pay your own way. ~ Mrs. Plotner

STUDENTS: There will be NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 25 thru Friday, November 27th due to a Conference Release Day and Fall Recess.

AVID will be selling candy canes before school, during lunch and after school December 7th thru the 16th for .50 cents. They will be delivered to your mentoring class on Friday, December 18th. ~ Mrs. Simmer

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until December 4th! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:
23
Fun Fitness
Cooking: pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes
Computers

24
Outdoor Activities
Computers
Crafts: Thanksgiving

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

Friday, November 20, 2009

11-20-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, November 20, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a SECRETARY? SECRETARIES are responsible for various administrative and clerical duties. They organize and maintain paper and electronic files and plan and schedule meetings and appointments. They manage projects, conduct research on the internet and provide information by using the telephone, postal mail, or e-mail. Employers increasingly require SECRETARIES to have knowledge of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Training for secretaries ranges from high school programs that teach office skills to 1- to 2-year programs in office administration offered by business schools, vo-tec institutes and community colleges. Some skills are learned on the job.

If you are interested in possibly taking a trip to Washington DC and Philadelphia this summer, then please plan on attending the meeting with your parents, Monday, November 30th, in the library. We will begin promptly at 7:00. Be aware this IS NOT A FREE TRIP; you must pay your own way.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball is quickly approaching—Friday, December 18th! Tickets will be $5.00 and will go on sale December 7th! Students must have an ID to enter and cannot be on the “F” list. Students will be voting for 8th grade King/Queen, 7th grade Prince/Princess and 6th grade Courts during mentoring on Friday, December 4th. Don’t forget about the dress code: Gentlemen- Dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. Ladies- Dress pants with appropriate top or a dress of appropriate length.

STUDENTS: There will be NO SCHOOL Wednesday, November 25 thru Friday, November 27th due to a Conference Release Day and Fall Recess.

AVID will be selling candy canes before school, during lunch and after school December 7th thru the 16th for .50 cents. They will be delivered to your mentoring class on Friday, December 18th.

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until December 4th! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:
23
Fun Fitness
Cooking: pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes
Computers

24
Outdoor Activities
Computers
Crafts: Thanksgiving

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

Thursday, November 19, 2009

11-19-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a SECRETARY? SECRETARIES are responsible for various administrative and clerical duties. They organize and maintain paper and electronic files and plan and schedule meetings and appointments. They manage projects, conduct research on the internet and provide information by using the telephone, postal mail, or e-mail. Employers increasingly require SECRETARIES to have knowledge of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Training for secretaries ranges from high school programs that teach office skills to 1- to 2-year programs in office administration offered by business schools, vo-tec institutes and community colleges. Some skills are learned on the job.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball is quickly approaching—Friday, December 18th! Tickets will be $5.00 and will go on sale December 7th! Students must have an ID to enter and cannot be on the “F” list. We will be announcing the candidates over the intercom this Friday and students will be voting for 8th grade King/Queen, 7th grade Prince/Princess and 6th grade Courts during mentoring on Friday, December 4th. Don’t forget about the dress code: Gentlemen- Dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. Ladies- Dress pants with appropriate top or a dress of appropriate length.

AVID will be selling candy canes before school, during lunch and after school December 7th thru the 16th for .50 cents. They will be delivered to your mentoring class on Friday, December 18th.

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until December 4th! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

Don’t forget to bring your spare change for the turkey drive! The middle schools really need to beat the high schools in this year’s turkey drive!

Here are this AND next weeks after school rec activities:
19
Carousel Skating
Computers

23
Fun Fitness
Cooking: pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes
Computers

24
Outdoor Activities
Computers
Crafts: Thanksgiving

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

11-18-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a SECRETARY? SECRETARIES are responsible for various administrative and clerical duties. They organize and maintain paper and electronic files and plan and schedule meetings and appointments. They manage projects, conduct research on the internet and provide information by using the telephone, postal mail, or e-mail. Employers increasingly require SECRETARIES to have knowledge of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Training for secretaries ranges from high school programs that teach office skills to 1- to 2-year programs in office administration offered by business schools, vo-tec institutes and community colleges. Some skills are learned on the job.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball is quickly approaching—Friday, December 18th! Tickets will be $5.00 and will go on sale December 7th! Students must have an ID to enter and cannot be on the “F” list. We will be announcing the candidates over the intercom this Friday and students will be voting for 8th grade King/Queen, 7th grade Prince/Princess and 6th grade Courts during mentoring on Friday, December 4th. Don’t forget about the dress code: Gentlemen- Dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. Ladies- Dress pants with appropriate top or a dress of appropriate length.

AVID will be selling candy canes before school, during lunch and after school December 7th thru the 16th for .50 cents. They will be delivered to your mentoring class on Friday, December 18th.

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until December 4th! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

Friday’s Toy Total was 35! We still need 1,965 toys for the Hit man to return, so, please don’t forget to bring your toy donation for the Toys 4 Tots drive!

Check out the new items at the school store! For the next two weeks, all profits from store sells will be donated to the turkey drive. So, help kills two birds at one- get school supplies and donate to the turkey drive.

Don’t forget to bring your spare change for the turkey drive! The middle schools really need to beat the high schools in this year’s turkey drive!

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

18
Cooking: Brownies and muffins
Computers
Fun fitness

19
Carousel Skating
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

11-17-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a SECRETARY? SECRETARIES are responsible for various administrative and clerical duties. They organize and maintain paper and electronic files and plan and schedule meetings and appointments. They manage projects, conduct research on the internet and provide information by using the telephone, postal mail, or e-mail. Employers increasingly require SECRETARIES to have knowledge of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Training for secretaries ranges from high school programs that teach office skills to 1- to 2-year programs in office administration offered by business schools, vo-tec institutes and community colleges. Some skills are learned on the job.

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until December 4th! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

Friday’s Toy Total was 35! We still need 1,965 toys for the Hit man to return, so, please don’t forget to bring your toy donation for the Toys 4 Tots drive!

Check out the new items at the school store! For the next two weeks, all profits from store sells will be donated to the turkey drive. So, help kills two birds at one- get school supplies and donate to the turkey drive.

There will be a STUCO meeting, Wednesday during lunch in E11.

Come out and support your PV NAL team! There will be an NAL game today at Brooks. Our first home game is Thursday against Mead.

Don’t forget to bring your spare change for the turkey drive! The middle schools really need to beat the high schools in this year’s turkey drive!

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
17
Baseball
Crafts: Sewing
Computers

18
Cooking: Brownies and muffins
Computers
Fun fitness

19
Carousel Skating
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Coming soon…

Monday, November 16, 2009

11-16-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, November 16, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a SECRETARY? SECRETARIES are responsible for various administrative and clerical duties. They organize and maintain paper and electronic files and plan and schedule meetings and appointments. They manage projects, conduct research on the internet and provide information by using the telephone, postal mail, or e-mail. Employers increasingly require SECRETARIES to have knowledge of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and database management. Training for secretaries ranges from high school programs that teach office skills to 1- to 2-year programs in office administration offered by business schools, vo-tec institutes and community colleges. Some skills are learned on the job.

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until December 4th! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

Friday’s Toy Total was 35! We still need 1,965 toys for the Hit man to return, so, please don’t forget to bring your toy donation for the Toys 4 Tots drive!

Check out the new items at the school store! For the next two weeks, all profits from store sells will be donated to the turkey drive. So, help kills two birds at one- get school supplies and donate to the turkey drive.

There will be Fuel Up to Play 60 meeting Tuesday in E11 during lunch.

There will be a STUCO meeting, Wednesday during lunch in E11.

Come out and support your PV NAL team! There will be an NAL game Tuesday at Brooks. Our first home game is Thursday against Mead.

Don’t forget to bring your spare change for the turkey drive! The middle schools really need to beat the high schools in this year’s turkey drive!

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
16
Computers
Basketball
Electronic games

17
Baseball
Crafts: Sewing
Computers

18
Cooking: Brownies and muffins
Computers
Fun fitness

19
Carousel Skating
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
The Danube is the longest river in the European Union. It originates in the Black Forest in Germany and empties into the Black Sea.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

11-13-2009

Student Bulletin
Friday, November 13, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a BAKER? BAKERS bake breads, rolls, cakes, pies, cookies and various other items. They measure flour, sugar, shortening and various other ingredients and mix them in a large mixing machine bowls according to recipes. Some BAKERS may learn the trade through apprenticeship programs, usually in craft bakeries. Many apprentice bakers participate in correspondence study and may work towards a certificate in baking. Some large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets have their own training programs for bakers.

Students stop by the office and see the PVMS clothes we are selling from now until December 4th! Be sure to purchase yours so you can show your Royal spirit. All money must be turned in no later than Friday, December 4th. You may pick up an order form in the office.

2010 Choices Fair! Tuesday, January 12, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. @ Century II Exhibition Hall, 225 W. Douglas.

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:

16
Computers
Basketball
Electronic games

17
Baseball
Crafts: Sewing
Computers

18
Cooking: Brownies and muffins
Computers
Fun fitness

19
Carousel Skating
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Hiroshima, Japan became the first city in history assaulted by nuclear armament when the United States of America dropped an atomic bomb on it at 8:15AM on August 6, 1945, near the culmination of World War II.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

11-12-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a BAKER? BAKERS bake breads, rolls, cakes, pies, cookies and various other items. They measure flour, sugar, shortening and various other ingredients and mix them in a large mixing machine bowls according to recipes. Some BAKERS may learn the trade through apprenticeship programs, usually in craft bakeries. Many apprentice bakers participate in correspondence study and may work towards a certificate in baking. Some large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets have their own training programs for bakers.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

12
Soccer game: PV @ Curtis
Computers

16
Computers
Basketball
Electronic games

17
Baseball
Crafts: Sewing
Computers

18
Cooking: Brownies and muffins
Computers
Fun fitness

Braindrop for the day:
Hydroelectricity is generated through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy.

NO SCHOOL

NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 DUE TO THE VETERAN'S DAY HOLIDAY!

11-10-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a BAKER? BAKERS bake breads, rolls, cakes, pies, cookies and various other items. They measure flour, sugar, shortening and various other ingredients and mix them in a large mixing machine bowls according to recipes. Some BAKERS may learn the trade through apprenticeship programs, usually in craft bakeries. Many apprentice bakers participate in correspondence study and may work towards a certificate in baking. Some large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets have their own training programs for bakers.

Don’t forget conferences are tonight from
4:00-7:30. See you there!

There will no school tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday!

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

10
P/T Conferences

11
NO SCHOOL

12
Soccer game: PV @ Curtis
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Cashmere wool, usually simply known as cashmere, is a fiber obtained from the Cashmere goat. Cashmere wool is fine in texture, and it is also strong, light, and soft; when it is made into garments, they are extremely warm to wear.

Monday, November 9, 2009

11-9-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, November 9, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
Coming soon….

There will no school on Wednesday, November 11th due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday!

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

9
Cooking: Ice cream cone cakes
Computers
Soccer Practice

10
P/T Conferences

11
NO SCHOOL

12
Soccer game: PV @ Curtis
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
The National Science Foundation was formed in 1950. It is a United States government agency that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering.

11-6-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, November 6, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a DESKTOP PUBLISHER? DESKTOP PUBLISHERS format and combine text, numerical data, photographs, charts and other graphics for publication ready material, using computer software. They may write and edit text, create graphics and covert photographs and drawings into digital images. Most workers qualify for jobs as DESKTOP PUBLISHERS through classes or 1-year certificate programs at vocational schools, colleges and universities, or through the internet. Some train on the job or gain experience through an internship.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Dress up Dance is quickly approaching! Tickets will be $5.00 and will go on sale December 7th. Students must have an ID to enter. We will be having a special on ID’s the week of December 14th. Here is the dress code: girls- dress pants or a dress of appropriate length; boys- dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. A light supper and desert will also be provided. Did I mention door prizes?! Students who have an F will not be able to attend the Winter Ball. So, you still have time to get your grades up if you do. You don’t want to miss this event! On November 20th, we will announce who the nominees are for King/Queen, Prince/Princess and Courts. Students will vote during mentoring on December 4th and we will announce the winners at the dance.

There will no school on Wednesday, November 11th due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday!

Students: We will go outside if it is cold, so you need to be prepared and bring a coat or jacket. The time to get your coat or jacket is BEFORE 4th hour. You can take your coat to your 3rd and/or 4th hour. ~Mrs. Ines

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:

9
Cooking: Ice cream cone cakes
Computers
Baseball

10
P/T Conferences

11
NO SCHOOL

12
Soccer game: PV @ Curtis
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Methane is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4. It is the simplest alkane, and the principal component of natural gas.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

11-5-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, November 5, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a DESKTOP PUBLISHER? DESKTOP PUBLISHERS format and combine text, numerical data, photographs, charts and other graphics for publication ready material, using computer software. They may write and edit text, create graphics and covert photographs and drawings into digital images. Most workers qualify for jobs as DESKTOP PUBLISHERS through classes or 1-year certificate programs at vocational schools, colleges and universities, or through the internet. Some train on the job or gain experience through an internship.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Dress up Dance is quickly approaching! Tickets will be $5.00 and will go on sale December 7th. Students must have an ID to enter. We will be having a special on ID’s the week of December 14th. Here is the dress code: girls- dress pants or a dress of appropriate length; boys- dress pants or dress jeans, nice collared shirt. A light supper and desert will also be provided. Did I mention door prizes?! Students who have an F will not be able to attend the Winter Ball. So, you still have time to get your grades up if you do. You don’t want to miss this event! On November 20th, we will announce who the nominees are for King/Queen, Prince/Princess and Courts. Students will vote during mentoring on December 4th and we will announce the winners at the dance.

Due to the large amount of trash from the breakfast program, we will be having assigned seating for a week. Students will be assigned a seat. You will not be sitting with your friends! The trash is a major health concern!

Attention all students: Mr. Van Sickle will be checking ID’s during lunch. He will be doing spot checks for the next few weeks. Please make sure you have your ID or it will count as a write-up!

Students: We will go outside if it is cold, so you need to be prepared and bring a coat or jacket. The time to get your coat or jacket is BEFORE 4th hour. You can take your coat to your 3rd and/or 4th hour. ~Mrs. Ines

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

4
Cooking: Butterscotch no bake cookies
Computers
Outdoor activities

5
Computers
Riverside Tennis

Braindrop for the day:
Portugal is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of mainland Europe and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

11-4-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a DESKTOP PUBLISHER? DESKTOP PUBLISHERS format and combine text, numerical data, photographs, charts and other graphics for publication ready material, using computer software. They may write and edit text, create graphics and covert photographs and drawings into digital images. Most workers qualify for jobs as DESKTOP PUBLISHERS through classes or 1-year certificate programs at vocational schools, colleges and universities, or through the internet. Some train on the job or gain experience through an internship.

Due to the large amount of trash from the breakfast program, we will be having assigned seating starting Thursday and running for a week. Students will be assigned a seat. You will not be sitting with your friends! The trash is a major health concern!

Attention all students: Mr. Van Sickle will be checking ID’s during lunch starting on Thursday. He will be doing spot checks for the next few weeks. Please make sure you have your ID or it will count as a write-up!

Students: We will go outside if it is cold, so you need to be prepared and bring a coat or jacket. The time to get your coat or jacket is BEFORE 4th hour. You can take your coat to your 3rd and/or 4th hour. ~Mrs. Ines

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

4
Cooking: Butterscotch no bake cookies
Computers
Outdoor activities

5
Computers
Riverside Tennis

Braindrop for the day:
A gulch is a deep V-shaped valley formed by erosion. It may contain a small stream or dry creek bed and is usually larger in size than a gully. Occasionally, sudden intense rainfall may produce flash floods in the area of the gulch.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

11-3-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
Coming Soon…..

New play areas for November:
A-G South Parking lot
H-M Field
N-R Tennis courts
S-Z North parking lot

There will be NAL practice in E11 after school today from 3:20-4:30, so make sure your rides are here at 4:30.

There will be a STUCO meeting during lunch on Wednesday in E11

Students: We will go outside if it is cold, so you need to be prepared and bring a coat or jacket. The time to get your coat or jacket is BEFORE 4th hour. You can take your coat to your 3rd and/or 4th hour. ~Mrs. Ines

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

3
Soccer practice
Trading cards
Computers

4
Cooking: Butterscotch no bake cookies
Computers
Outdoor activities

5
Computers
Riverside Tennis

Braindrop for the day:
Smelts are a family of small fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are also common in the North American Great Lakes, and in the lakes and seas of the northern part of Europe, and run in large schools along the coastline during their spring migration to their spawning streams.

11-2-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, November 2, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
Coming Soon…..

New play areas for November:
A-G South Parking lot
H-M Field
N-R Tennis courts
S-Z North parking lot

Students: We will go outside if it is cold, so you need to be prepared and bring a coat or jacket. The time to get your coat or jacket is BEFORE 4th hour. You can take your coat to your 3rd and/or 4th hour. ~Mrs. Ines

Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls wanting to play Basketball!!! Girls intramurals will be starting Wednesday, November 4th. Intramurals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays through November from 3:30-5:00. If you are interested in playing, you need to sign up with Ms. Sailor in A-12 by TOMORROW.

Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball. Boys basketball intramurals will start TOMORROW. You can sign up in the Gym with Mr. Frankamp or in A12 with Ms. Sailor. Boy’s intramural basketball will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays through November from 3:30-5:00.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

2
Computers
Fun Fitness
Drawing

3
Soccer practice
Trading cards
Computers

4
Cooking: Butterscotch no bake cookies
Computers
Outdoor activities

5
Computers
Riverside Tennis

Braindrop for the day:
The bubonic plague is an infection of the lymphatic system, usually resulting from the bite of an infected flea. The fleas are often found on rodents, such as rats and mice, and seek out other prey when their rodent hosts die.

Friday, October 30, 2009

10-30-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, October 30, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

New play areas for November: Beginning Monday, November 2nd
A-G South Parking lot
H-M Field
N-R Tennis courts
S-Z North parking lot

Book Club: Come sign-up for Book Club. Our next book will start on Thursday, November 12th. You can get your book from Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Hauff starting November 2nd. The book is The Ruins of Gorlan: Ranger’s Apprentice (Book 1). Remember the assembly in the auditorium where the series were acted. The main character Will is training to be a ranger. Come learn about his adventures and sneaky ways.

Reading Club: Do you want to read during 1st recess! Well, come join us in the library on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during the beginning of lunch. You can sit in comfortable chairs and read. Then you will go to second lunch. All you need to do is tell your language arts teacher, so they can e-mail Mrs. Hauff. She will give you a pass.

Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls wanting to play Basketball!!! Girls intramurals will be starting next Wednesday, November 4th. Intramurals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays through November from 3:30-5:00. If you are interested in playing you need to sign up with Ms. Sailor in A-12 by Tuesday, November 3rd.

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:

Coming Soon………

Braindrop for the day:
A turducken is a dish consisting of a partially de-boned turkey stuffed with a de-boned duck, which itself is stuffed with a small de-boned chicken. The thoracic cavity of the chicken and the rest of the gaps are stuffed, sometimes with a highly seasoned breadcrumb mixture or sausage meat, although some versions have a different stuffing for each bird.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

10-29-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 29, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1.00 to participate:
o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Book Club: Come sign-up for Book Club. Our next book will start on Thursday, November 12th. You can get your book from Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Hauff starting November 2nd. The book is The Ruins of Gorlan: Ranger’s Apprentice (Book 1). Remember the assembly in the auditorium where the series were acted. The main character Will is training to be a ranger. Come learn about his adventures and sneaky ways.

Reading Club: Do you want to read during 1st recess! Well, come join us in the library on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday during the beginning of lunch. You can sit in comfortable chairs and read. Then you will go to second lunch. All you need to do is tell your language arts teacher, so they can e-mail Mrs. Hauff. She will give you a pass.

Smile! Tomorrow is School Picture Day! Everyone will be photographed for school records, so be sure to dress nicely! And be sure to bring your pre-pay envelope and money if your parents want to order portraits. Don’t be left out. Remember tomorrow is School Picture Day!

Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls wanting to play Basketball!!! Girls intramurals will be starting next Wednesday, November 4th. Intramurals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays through November from 3:30-5:00. If you are interested in playing you need to sign up with Ms. Sailor in A-12 by Tuesday, November 3rd.

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

29
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
The kangaroo--a marsupial from the family Macropodidae--is a national symbol of Australia. Its emblem is used on the Australian coat of arms, on some of its currency, as well as by some of Australia's best known organizations.

10-28-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1.00 to participate:
o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)
o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Attention all 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls wanting to play Basketball!!! Girl’s intramurals will be starting next Wednesday, November 4th. Intramurals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays through November from 3:30-5:00. If you are interested in playing you need to sign up with Ms. Sailor in A-12 by Tuesday, November 3rd.

Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball. Boy’s basketball intramurals will start next Tuesday, November 3rd. You can sign up in the Gym with Mr. Frankamp or in A12 with Ms. Sailor. Boy’s intramural basketball will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays through November from 3:30-5:00.

Due to the ASP soccer game tomorrow, we will have soccer practice today!

There will be a Circle of Friends activity tomorrow. Use your pass to come to lunch at 10:50 am… and a fun activity in Mrs. Borst’s classroom in E10. Circle of Friends membership is now closed. Only those who came to the last activity may attend. See you there!

Get your smiles ready! Friday is School Picture Day! You’ll want portraits to trade with your friends and parents will want some too! So, please don’t forget to bring your order envelope and money on picture day. Everyone will be photographed for school records, so be sure to dress nicely! Don’t be left out! Remember, Friday is School Picture Day!

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

29
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
The Ticonderoga is a pencil model distributed by the Dixon Ticonderoga Company, which was originally located in Jersey City, New Jersey. While their products are akin to those of similar companies, because of the company's 18th century origins and large size this brand name has long been a fixture of life in the United States and elsewhere, especially for primary school children.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

10-27-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1.00 to participate:
o Tuesday: Hat Day
o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)
o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Due to the ASP soccer game on Thursday, October 29th, we will have soccer practice today and tomorrow!

There will be a Circle of Friends activity on Thursday, October 29th. Use your pass to come to lunch at 10:50 am… and a fun activity in Mrs. Borst’s classroom in E10. Circle of Friends membership is now closed. Only those who came to the last activity may attend. See you there!

Get your smiles ready! Friday is School Picture Day! You’ll want portraits to trade with your friends and parents will want some too! So, please don’t forget to bring your order envelope and money on picture day. Everyone will be photographed for school records, so be sure to dress nicely! Don’t be left out! Remember, Friday is School Picture Day!

NAL will meet TODAY, after school in E11.

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

STUCO will meet Wednesday, October 28th during lunch in E11.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:
27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

29
YMCA
Computers

Braindrop for the day:
Fiberglass is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. What is commonly known as "fiberglass" today was invented in 1938 by Russell Games Slayter of Owens-Corning as a material to be used as insulation

Friday, October 23, 2009

10-26-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, October 26, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an INTERIOR DESIGNER? INTERIOR DESIGNERS plan the space and furnish the interiors of offices, hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants and other places. They talk to clients to determine their taste, needs and budget. They then develop designs and prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, furnishings, lighting and finishes. They coordinate colors and select furniture, floor and wall coverings and window treatments. They also design lighting, crown molding, built-in bookshelves or cabinets. To qualify for licensure, candidates must complete at least 2 years of post-secondary education in design, at least 2 years of practical experience, plus related education or experience to total at least 6 years of combined education.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

26
Computers
Cooking: Halloween black cat cookies
Trading cards

27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

29
YMCA
Computers

Get your smiles ready! Friday is School Picture Day! You’ll want portraits to trade with your friends and parents will want some too! So, please don’t forget to bring your order envelope and money on picture day. Everyone will be photographed for school records, so be sure to dress nicely! Don’t be left out! Remember, Friday is School Picture Day!

Due to trash left in the cafeteria on Friday, students will have assigned seating for breakfast on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week!

There will be a Circle of Friends activity on Thursday, October 29th. Use your pass to come to lunch at 10:50 am… and a fun activity in Mrs. Borst’s classroom in E10. Circle of Friends membership is now closed. Only those who came to the last activity may attend. See you there!

There will be a Circle of Friends field trip on Monday, November 2nd. We are going to Singletree Stables to ride horses. If you are already a member of COF, come by E10 to pick up your field trip form this week.

Fuel up to Play will meet Tuesday, October 27th during lunch in E11.

NAL will meet Tuesday, October 27th after school in E11.

STUCO will meet Wednesday, October 28th during lunch in E11.

United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1 to participate:

o Throughout the week, there will be jars to vote for the cutest and ugliest baby staff pictures. Students and staff vote by placing money in the jars. If you want to make sure you get the cutest baby, and then stuff the ugly baby jar of the others.

o Monday: Pajama Day

o Tuesday: Hat Day

o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)

o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day

o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

The volleyball team, cross country and chess teams will also be recognized at that time

o Also, there will be a sign up for 8th grade girls who would like to play hockey and 8th grade boys who are willing to be cheerleaders. We already have five boys who are willing! There will need to be a limit of 30 girls and 20 boys.

o 8th graders sign up in E11 or at the school store in the mornings.

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Braindrop for the day:
An umbrella or parasol is a canopy designed to protect against precipitation or sunlight. The term parasol usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun, and umbrella refers to a device more suited to protect from rain.

10-23-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, October 23, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ASTRONOMER? ASTRONOMERS use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Almost all do research. Others analyze data from observatories and satellites and write scientific papers or reports on their findings. A doctoral degree is the usual educational requirement for ASTRONOMERS because most jobs are in basic research and development. $110, 000 average per year ($53.00 per hour)

Here are next weeks after school rec activities:

26
Computers
Cooking: Halloween black cat cookies
Trading cards

27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

29
YMCA
Computers

Attention All Students: TODAY is the last day to purchase binders for only $2, so get yours today!!!

Fuel up to Play will meet Tuesday, October 27th during lunch in E11.

NAL will meet Tuesday, October 27th after school in E11.

STUCO will meet Wednesday, October 28th during lunch in E11.

Next week will be United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1 to participate: The activities STUCO has planned are as follows:

o Throughout the week, there will be jars to vote for the cutest and ugliest baby staff pictures. Students and staff vote by placing money in the jars. If you want to make sure you get the cutest baby, and then stuff the ugly baby jar of the others.

o Monday: Pajama Day

o Tuesday: Hat Day

o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)

o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day

o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)

The volleyball team, cross country and chess teams will also be recognized at that time

o Also, there will be a sign up for 8th grade girls who would like to play hockey and 8th grade boys who are willing to be cheerleaders. We already have five boys who are willing! There will need to be a limit of 30 girls and 20 boys.

o 8th graders sign up in E11 or at the school store in the mornings.

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Braindrop for the day:
The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The design dates to 1606 when a new flag was needed to represent the union of England and Scotland. The Union Jack integrates England's St. George's Cross with Scotland's St. Andrew's Cross.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

10-22-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ASTRONOMER? ASTRONOMERS use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Almost all do research. Others analyze data from observatories and satellites and write scientific papers or reports on their findings. A doctoral degree is the usual educational requirement for ASTRONOMERS because most jobs are in basic research and development. $110, 000 average per year ($53.00 per hour)

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

22
Computers
West Acres Bowling

26
Computers
Cooking: Halloween black cat cookies
Trading cards

27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

Attention All Students: Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Get your binder for only $2 today thru Friday ONLY!!! This is a onetime offer!!! Get your binder today for only $2 in the office.

Our next home Volleyball game is today. Come and support our Lady Royals at we host Hamilton and Brooks. The cost is only $1 and you cannot be on the D and F list.

Attention 6th grade students: The 6th grade AVID Experience is TONIGHT from 6:00-7:00 in the library. Come and learn about AVID and how it impacts our school. We will have some great door prizes and a Frito Chili Pie for dinner. Hope to see you there!

Next week will be United Way- Red Ribbon week. Each activity will cost $1 to participate: The activities STUCO has planned are as follows:

o Throughout the week, there will be jars to vote for the cutest and ugliest baby staff pictures. Students and staff vote by placing money in the jars. If you want to make sure you get the cutest baby, and then stuff the ugly baby jar of the others.
o Monday: Pajama Day
o Tuesday: Hat Day
o Wednesday: Dress like your favorite character (cartoon-book, movie, etc)
o Thursday: Crazy Hair Day
o Friday: Powder Puff Floor Hockey (afternoon)
The volleyball team, cross country and chess teams will also be recognized at that time
o Also, there will be a sign up for 8th grade girls who would like to play hockey and 8th grade boys who are willing to be cheerleaders. We already have five boys who are willing! There will need to be a limit of 30 girls and 20 boys.
o 8th graders sign up in E11 or at the school store in the mornings.

IF WE CAN RAISE $1,000.00, MR. ARCHIBEQUE HAS AGREED TO DRESS AS MACHO ELVIS FOR A DAY!

Braindrop for the day:
A hackney or hackney carriage (also called a cab or hack) is a carriage or automobile for hire.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

10-21-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ASTRONOMER? ASTRONOMERS use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Almost all do research. Others analyze data from observatories and satellites and write scientific papers or reports on their findings. A doctoral degree is the usual educational requirement for ASTRONOMERS because most jobs are in basic research and development. $110, 000 average per year ($53.00 per hour)

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

21
Cooking: Ghost cookies
Kickball
Computers

22
Computers
West Acres Bowling

26
Computers
Cooking: Halloween black cat cookies
Trading cards

27
Soccer
Computers
Drawing

28
Bingo
Computers
Flag football

Attention All Students: Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Get your binder for only $2 today thru Friday ONLY!!! This is a onetime offer!!! Get your binder today for only $2 in the office.

Attention 6th grade students: The 6th grade AVID Experience is this Thursday, October 22nd from 6:00-7:00 in the library. Come and learn about AVID and how it impacts our school. We will have some great door prizes and a Frito Chili Pie for dinner. Hope to see you there!

Attention all students: Get your 2009 Real Men, Real Heroes trading cards today in the office! Hurry, only a limited supply!
Braindrop for the day:
A station wagon is a passenger automobile with a body style similar to a sedan, but with the roofline following the full, sometimes extended rear cargo area and sometimes an extra row of sometimes rear-facing seats, ending with a more vertical door than on a hatchback.

Monday, October 19, 2009

10-20-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an ASTRONOMER? ASTRONOMERS use the principles of physics and mathematics to learn about the universe including the sun, moon, planets, stars and galaxies. Almost all do research. Others analyze data from observatories and satellites and write scientific papers or reports on their findings. A doctoral degree is the usual educational requirement for ASTRONOMERS because most jobs are in basic research and development. $110, 000 average per year ($53.00 per hour)

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

20
Soccer
Computers
Board games

21
Cooking: Ghost cookies
Kickball
Computers

22
Computers
West Acres Bowling

Attention All Students: Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Binder Sale! Get your binder for only $2 today thru Friday ONLY!!! This is a onetime offer!!! Get your binder today for only $2 in the office.

Attention all students: Get your 2009 Real Men, Real Heroes trading cards today in the office! Hurry, only a limited supply!

Braindrop for the day:
Maggot is the common name of the larval phase of development in insects of the order Diptera (flies). Sometimes the word is used to denote the larval stage of any insects.

10-19-09

No School Today!
District Inservice Day!
See you tomorrow!

10-16-09

No School Today!
Non-Teaching Duty Day!
See you Tuesday, October 20th!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

10-15-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 15, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN? AIRCRAFT TECHNICIANS perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep jets, prop planes, helicopters and other aircraft in top operating condition. The FAA requires 18 month of work experience for an airframe, power plant, or avionics repairer’s certificate and 30 months for a combined A & P certificate. Completion of a program at an FAA-certified mechanic school can substitute for the work experience. Most airlines require a high school diploma and an A & P certificate.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

15
YMCA
Outdoor activity

20
Soccer
Computers
Board games

21
Cooking: Ghost cookies
Kickball
Computers

22
Computers
West Acres Bowling

There will be no school on Friday, October 16th due to a Non-teaching duty day AND Monday, October 19th due to a District Inservice Day. Students will return Tuesday, October 20th. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Attention all students: Get your 2009 Real Men, Real Heroes trading cards today in the office! Hurry, only a limited supply!

Come and support the Lady Royals volleyball team TODAY as they take on Allison and Mayberry. The cost is $1 and you CANNOT be on the D and F list.

Braindrop for the day:
Tantalum is a chemical element with the symbol Ta and atomic number 73. A rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal, tantalum is highly corrosion resistant and occurs naturally. Its main use today is in tantalum capacitors, found in electronic devices.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

10-14-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN? AIRCRAFT TECHNICIANS perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep jets, prop planes, helicopters and other aircraft in top operating condition. The FAA requires 18 month of work experience for an airframe, power plant, or avionics repairer’s certificate and 30 months for a combined A & P certificate. Completion of a program at an FAA-certified mechanic school can substitute for the work experience. Most airlines require a high school diploma and an A & P certificate.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

15
YMCA
Outdoor activity

20
Soccer
Computers
Board games

21
Cooking: Ghost cookies
Kickball
Computers

There will be no school on Friday, October 16th due to a Non-teaching duty day AND Monday, October 19th due to a District Inservice Day. Students will return Tuesday, October 20th. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Come and support the Lady Royals volleyball team this Thursday as they take on Allison and Mayberry. The cost is $1 and you CANNOT be on the D and F list.

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

Braindrop for the day:
Maurice Bernard Sendak is an American writer and illustrator of children's literature who is best known for his book "Where the Wild Things Are," published in 1963.

Monday, October 12, 2009

10-13-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about an AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN? AIRCRAFT TECHNICIANS perform scheduled maintenance, make repairs and complete inspections required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to keep jets, prop planes, helicopters and other aircraft in top operating condition. The FAA requires 18 month of work experience for an airframe, power plant, or avionics repairer’s certificate and 30 months for a combined A & P certificate. Completion of a program at an FAA-certified mechanic school can substitute for the work experience. Most airlines require a high school diploma and an A & P certificate.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

12
Computers
Baseball
Sewing

13
Soccer
Fun fitness
Computers

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

There will be no school on Friday, October 16th due to a Non-teaching duty day AND Monday, October 19th due to a District Inservice Day. Students will return Tuesday, October 20th. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!

Come and support the Lady Royals volleyball team this Thursday as they take on Allison and Mayberry. The cost is $1 and you CANNOT be on the D and F list.

Check out the new items in the school store- Mechanical pencils, smelly gel pens, highlighters and locker buddies!

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

Braindrop for the day:
Menhaden have been called "the most important fish in the sea" because of the vital role that they play in the oceans' ecosystem. They go by many different names, some of the most popular being bunker, pogies, mossbacks, bugmouths, alewifes, and fat-backs.

10-12-09

Student Bulletin
Monday, October 12, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

12
Computers
Baseball
Sewing

13
Soccer
Fun fitness
Computers

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

Due to poor behavior in first and second lunches, there will be NO ala-carte for both lunches today and tomorrow!

If you haven’t turned in your Circle of Friends field trip form to Mrs. Borst, it needs to be done by the end of the day today. COF participates will be leaving for a COF activity at Friends University Tuesday, October 13th, at 8:45 a.m.

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

Braindrop for the day:
Glacier ice is the largest reservoir of fresh water on Earth, and is second only to oceans as the largest reservoir of total water. Glaciers cover vast areas of the Polar Regions and are found in mountain ranges of every continent except Australia.

10-9-09

Student Bulletin
Friday, October 9, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

12
Computers
Baseball
Sewing

13
Soccer
Fun fitness
Computers

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

The first STUCO Dance is tonight! We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.

10-8-09

Student Bulletin
Thursday, October 8, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this and next weeks after school rec activities:

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

12
Computers
Baseball
Sewing

13
Soccer
Fun fitness
Computers

14
Cooking: Deviled eggs
Computers
Basketball

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

The first STUCO Dance is tomorrow! We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
Betsy Ross was born Elizabeth Griscom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1752, the eighth of 17 children. She has been widely credited with making the first American flag.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

10-7-09

Student Bulletin
Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

There will be a Circle of Friends lunch and game day on Thursday. Come by E-10 and get a pass from Mrs. Borst before Thursday. Please show your pass to your teacher at 10:50 and join the TMR group in the cafeteria for lunch and games.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Today is the last day to sign up for ASP field trip to Carousel Skating on Thursday. You will not be allowed to go on Thursday, unless you have signed up on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. NO LATE ADDITIONS!!! ~Ms. Orr

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

The first STUCO Dance will be held Friday, October 9th. We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
Play-Doh is a modeling compound used by children for art and craft projects at home and in school. Composed of flour, water, salt, and other ingredients, the product was first manufactured in Cincinnati as wallpaper cleaner in the years following World War II. By the mid-1950s, its modern use became popular.

Monday, October 5, 2009

10-6-09

Student Bulletin
Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Career Area of the Week:
How about a POSTAL CLERK? POSTAL CLERKS include a variety of workers such as distribution clerks, mail processors and window clerk. They sort mail and serve customers at local post offices. Distribution clerk and mail processors sort mail for delivery to customers. Window or counter clerks wait on customers at post offices. They sell stamps, money orders, postal stationery, mailing envelopes and boxes. REQUIREMENTS: POSTAL CLERKS must be U.S. Citizens or must have permanent resident-alien status in the United States. They must be at least 18 years old (or 16, if they have a high school diploma). Applicants must take a written examination that measures speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers and the ability to remember mail distribution procedures.

Here are this weeks after school rec activities:

6
Soccer
Crafts
Computers

7
Cooking- Tarantula tacos
Outdoor Act.
Computers

8
Carousel Skating
Computers

The Wichita State Athletic Department and Shocker Volleyball would like to invite all USD 259 staff, teachers, students and their guests to attend USD 259 night at the Shocker Volleyball game vs. Missouri State on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena. Tickets are available at a group discount of $5 each by using the promotional code ‘USD259’ online at GoShockers.com, or calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-3267.

There will be a Circle of Friends lunch and game day on Thursday. Come by E-10 and get a pass from Mrs. Borst before Thursday. Please show your pass to your teacher at 10:50 and join the TMR group in the cafeteria for lunch and games.

Our 2nd Annual Winter Ball in quickly approaching! So, mark your calendars… Friday, December 18th, from 6:00-8:00 in the Gym. You must have an ID to enter and you cannot be on the D & F list! So, get them grades up and don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! More details to come…

Please drop by today or tomorrow to sign up for ASP field trip to Carousel Skating on Thursday. Reserve your seat early! You will not be allowed to go on Thursday, unless you have signed up on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. NO LATE ADDITIONS!!! ~Ms. Orr

ASP will sponsor a sewing class on October 12th. Bring your own clothes and be prepared to lean functional sewing (buttons, hemming, and patches). We will also provide decorative items to sew on any clothes you provide. Come and have fun while learning a life skill.

Attention 8th grade students: Do you have school spirit? Are you interested in getting some cheerleading experience before going to high school? We are putting together a team to perform a cheer and chant at the next pep rally. Talk to Mrs. Strand or Mrs. Schuster for details before Friday, October 9th if you are interested in joining! ~ Mrs. Schuster

Leave a positive mark on PV; buy flower bulbs to plant around the grounds. Bulbs are $1.00 each and will be on sale before and after school Monday thru Friday. The bulbs will be delivered to your mentor teacher. The mentor class who buys the most bulbs will win a pizza party in the fall and the mentor class with the “prettiest” garden will win a pizza party in the spring.

The first STUCO Dance will be held Friday, October 9th. We will have the DJ from Another Dimension Entertainment. You know the one who gave way glow in the dark necklaces?! The cost is $3.00 to get in and there will also be a costume contest. But, don’t forget about the D & F list—3 D’s or one F and you cannot attend and enjoy the party. Get those grades up and dance your little heart out on Friday, October 9th from 6:00-8:00. ~Mrs. Plotner

Braindrop for the day:
A flea market is a type of bazaar where inexpensive or secondhand goods are sold or bartered. The origins of the term are disputed, but some have observed that buyers and sellers may be as active as fleas, or that the original people and goods were infested.