Education (n):
That which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding.

Ambrose Bierce

Daily News

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

The Annual United Way Campaign has begun. Be sure to bring your contribution to help as your class competes for some special incentives! Teachers please return United Way collection envelopes to the Student Activities Office by 10 a.m.

Last Thursday, Mr. Kynerd’s class collected $72 in one day to take the lead with Ms. Desire’s class in 2nd Place, and Ms. Gayla Williams’s class in 3rd. Rounding out the top 5 – Mr. O’Brien’s class in 5th, Mr. Bevilacqua’s class in 4th, Ms. Gayla Williams in 3rd, in 2nd Mr. Kynerd’s class and in a dramatic move Ms. Desire’s class collected $105, in just one day to take 1st Place.

Thank you to all those students and staff who supported us in our Walk-a-thon, last Thursday. Students raised $1,100 that day alone.

The Drama Club will have a meeting on Wednesday October 25th at 2:40PM in Mr. Goslin's room F-206. All old and new members welcome. Also Auditions for MLEC's student directed play "Bang Bang" are coming up Nov. 1st and 2nd.

The Telecommunications and IT Academy will be meeting Tuesday, October 24, in Ms. Arterburn's room in the gymnasium area at 2:40 pm. See you all there.

The teachers from the Academy of Entrepreneurship will meet today at 2:45pm in Room F117. All Academy teachers are required to attend and we ask that all be prompt so we can start on time and conclude within a reasonable amount of time.

Attn: All FBLA members, Ms. Williams and Ms. Biddings are requesting your presence at the Harvest Festival Dance. Please wear your FBLA t-shirt or a red shirt.

The Music Club will meet on Wed. Oct. 25th. In room F-123. at 2:40 pm.

SECME students don’t forget to sign up for the Bridge Design Seminar at FIU, on Saturday, October 28th. For more information see Mr. Kynerd (CB29) or see Mr. Williams (E213).

Practices for the Hispanic Heritage Show will take place in the Auditorium after school NOW until the day of the show. Mandatory dress rehearsals will take place Wednesday, October 25th and Thursday, October 26th.

There will be a General HOSA Meeting today Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Important Issues such as HOSA Week will be discussed.

DECA is selling "Boo" Grams for $2 each.

DECA dues final payment is due Oct. 26th. No Exceptions!!!!!

All FBLA members who received a field tip form, please return to Ms. G. Williams in room # E113 by Friday 10/27/06.

The Drafting Club has changed its meeting date from October 24th to October 25th from 240-340PM. Please make plans to attend.

All club members are to meet with Mrs. Biddings in room E202, Tuesday, October 24th at 2:40 pm. The meeting will include discussion of the upcoming Harvest Festival.

Every nine weeks, students with perfect attendance, as well as NO TARDIES, will have the opportunity to win an mp3 player. There will also be other prizes every nine weeks. With the beginning of a new marking period you have another opportunity to win!

Students with perfect attendance for the entire school year will have the opportunity to win a laptop computer. Students will be required to have been in school on time throughout the school year.

Students stay tuned as we hold our drawing for this last marking period’s perfect attendance winners!

Teachers and students this concludes this morning’s announcements have a pleasant day.

Jaguars, please remember to treat your school, like your home away from home. Please place trash in its place and help keep our school clean!

“Students, please be aware that there are post-secondary classes, registration, and business meetings being conducted in buildings A, B and C after school hours. Please be mindful of this when you enter these areas after school to access vending machines, go to club meetings and/or see your teachers. Your assistance in keeping these areas quiet and orderly is appreciated. Your Administrative Team”

The Drafting Club will meet on October 24th from 2:40 to 4:30.