PLAINFIELD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Hey Youth Alive kids: Don't forget about our meeting today in room 310, 3:30 - 5:00. The Diaz sisters have a skit to present and some discussion time. We also want you to know about our plans for the next several weeks.

The "Fro-down" is officially over! Not able to deal with his long hair any longer, Mr. Erickson finally got a hair cut last night. He sends his congratulations to Mr. Bouey on his victory and his apologies for not being able to stick it out to all of his faithful supporters. The winner of the Fro-down prize package will be announced live on Friday during Aldis in the AM. Thank you again to everyone for all of your generous donations.

Career Round Table presentations are filling up quickly.  Sign up in Student Services by Friday, March 12th. 

Looking for a GREEN Career? Come to the presentation on March 17th during 4th period in the CCC and hear Don Bassett an Industrial Hygienist. This is a career that is VERY GREEN as one could make a lot of money working for big companies and making sure their employees are using safe equipment while dealing with hazardous tasks and ensuring safety for all its employees. Learn more about this exciting career. Sign up in Student Services.

Attention Spanish Club and Honor Society Members! We will meet today after school for a special viewing of the Foreign Language Week assembly. Please bring a snack or drink to share.

The annual Student Art Show and Silent Auction is coming up!  Student Art will be displayed in Student Services on Thursday and Friday, March 18 & 19 and in the commons area during the Spring Musical performances.  You can place a bid for an original work of art during these days & times.  Winning bids will be announced on Monday morning, March 22.  If you have questions, please go to Student Services or see an art teacher.  Thank you.

Attention Students! Cinnamon Suckers are being sold in Student Services. 4 for $1.00 or 2 for $.50! Please see Ms. N. in student services to buy one. All proceeds go to Student Council!

It’s time for the Operation Snowball Retreat again! The Operation Snowball Retreat is a fun weekend get-away that allows you to meet new people from all four Plainfield High Schools. We will have memorable presenters, games, and the No-Talent Talent Show! This year it will be held at Camp Manitoqua from April 9-11th. So if you are interested, pick up an application in Student Services or in Mrs. McNulty's office Room 328.5. All Plainfield South students are able to attend and don't forget to bring your friends!

Hispanic College Fair – We have two buses going to this fair on March 18th. There is still room. If you want to go, return your permission slip to student services.

Seniors who plan to attend an Illinois public university should look into the Illinois General Assembly Scholarships offered by the offices of both Illinois Representative Tom Cross and Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes.  These scholarships pay for a year of tuition!  You may print out applications from their web sites:

www.tomcross.com - Deadline April 9th

www.lindaholmes42.com Deadline April 30th

Any senior who ordered graduation announcements who did not pick them up should come to the main office to pick up your order as soon as possible.

Tickets for the Spring Musical, Pirates of Penzance, are now on sale in the main office. Tickets are $5 for students and staff, $7 for adults. The shows are March 19, 20 and 21.

College Bound Students: Visit www.prephq.com for information. You can print out scholarship applications from this site. Look under the "Scholarships and Shared Files" links.  Reminder to seniors: the College Career Center is open during lunch hour to search and apply for scholarships. 

Catalyst & Transition students: Do you need some help with your homework or with getting organized for your classes? Come to Room 207 after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30 – 4:30. Let us help you get back on track.