December 6th, 2007.
 
The WinterBlast is coming!!! Students tickets will go on sale Monday, Dec. 3rd. The Pep Rally and Dance will be held Dec. 20th at 6PM. Sign up with your class today to participate in the class competition!!! Tug-o-war, dodge ball, class vs. class sign up your class today!
 
Students who attend 2 consecutive tutoring sessions will earn a MLEC credit card. Make sure you sign in for tutoring.
Points earned on the MLEC credit card can be use for detention passes, free lunch, and tickets to various MLEC school events!
   
The Math Club is offering tutoring for all students Mondays and Thursdays from 2:40 to 3:40 in room E119.
 
Those interested in joining the official prom committee for the 2008 prom please sign up with either Jessica Cotayo, Lisa Diaz, or stop by ARod’s room. There will be a meeting next Wednesday, Dec 12th after school.
 
Interact would like to thank each and every student and staff member who contributed to the "Angel" Toy Drive. We collected over 100 toys and gifts for babies, toddlers and teenagers in foster care, group homes or living in challenging conditions or situations. This is definitely the season for giving. All donating angels are asked to meet in room E202 for a group picture, after school at 2:40 pm today.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
 
NHS is once again collecting cell phone components for Cell Phones for Soldiers; so bring your old and unwanted cell phones, cell phone batteries, and cell phone chargers to Room E213. They will be recycled, and all proceeds will go toward calling cards so our soldiers overseas can call home for the holidays.
 
Beginning Thursday, December 6th, NHS will also be collecting non-perishable food items to feed the needy at Christmas time. Collection boxes will be placed in various classrooms. Jaguars, let’s show our spirit of giving to the community. Bring your donations.
 
EMT students ask that you bring an unwrapped toy to Ms. Algaze’s room until Dec. 21st.
 
The National Tech. Honor Society will hold a meeting this Thursday (Dec.6) and next Thursday (Dec. 13), in room B228 @2:40. Dec 20 there will be no meeting.
 
Drama Club will be performing - Oh SNAP!, a musical revue featuring songs from 8 Broadway Shows. Oh SNAP! will take place on Thurs. and Friday, Dec. 13 & 14 @ 7:30PM in the Auditorium. Tickets are $5.
 
 
ALL STUDENTS THAT NEED TO ATTEND NIGHT SCHOOL FOR MISSING CREDITS PLEASE SEE YOUR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN YOUR REGISTRATION FORM.  REGISTRATION FOR THE FOLLOWING SEMESTER HAS BEGUN.
 
There will be a Spanish Club meeting on Thursday- 12-06-07 right after school in room F-207.
Anyone can attend.
 
THE EMPLOYABILITY'S SKILLS CLASS will meet again, Monday December 10, 2007 at 2:40 p.m.
 
There will be a school wide HOSA meeting on Thursday December 13 at either 6:50 am or 2:30 pm Please plan to attend one of those meetings.
 
Congratulations to Daniel Correa and Matthew Llopis Cambridge Engineering Students for Winning High School, First Place in the SECME 2007 Water Bottle Rocket Contest.
 
Jaguars,
The search is on to find this year's top advertiser! It's time again to create a slogan for the 2008 FCAT pouches that will motivate us all.  Black and white illustrations may accompany the slogan.  All slogans must be submitted to Mrs. Ambas-Viada in E228 by December 21, 2007.  The winner will have his or her design printed on all of this year's FCAT pouches and will also receive a Gift Certificate to Best Buy.
 
THE CHILDREN'S TRUST - KID CARE will be here on Friday, December 7, 2007  between  1:30 -7:30 pm, Linking Families to Healthier Lives.
 
Students with absences, remember if you have 5 unexcused absences in an annual course, or 3 unexcused absences in a semester course, you will receive a no credit for the class.  We are in a block schedule, therefore 5 unexcused absences in an annual course WILL result in 10 unexcused absences and WILL result in a no credit issued, 3 unexcused absences in a semester course will equal six and a no credit.  Remember if you are absent you MUST bring a note and receive an admit in student services to excuse your absence.  Do not be absent unnecessarily.  Students arriving tardy to school will be required to serve an Administrative Detention.  BE ON TIME!!! AND COME TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY!!! Students with perfect attendance for the entire school year will have the opportunity to win a very special prize. If you have any questions please speak to Mrs. Forteza.
 
The Principal’s Word of the Day is
RECONDITE (REK un DITE) adj. hard to understand; over one’s head
The philosopher’s thesis was so recondite that I couldn’t get past the first two sentences.