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…