February 24, 2016

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

*Character Education Theme for the Week: Diligence

o   Quote of the Day:

“The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.”
Confucius

*African American History Spotlight for the Day: Did you know that Shirley Chisholm was the first African American female elected to Congress?  She served the state of New York in the House of Representatives for 7 terms (14 years).  While in office she fought for the rights of women and minorities.  She also tried to run for the US presidency in 1972.

  • Happy Birthday:
  • Announcements:

 *COTS will be on Friday.  Also Kona Ice will be here so make sure to save up your money.

*The BETA club induction will be held this morning.  All students will attend and must be on their best behavior in the gym.  This is a solemn ceremony.

*Tomorrow will be pajama day to help support the wrestling team.

*7th and 8th grade Scholar’s bowl teams will have practice today after school

*7th grade math team will practice after school today

*Please keep collecting Box Tops for Education.  For every 10 that you turn in, you will receive a tardy to class pass.  Teachers will receive a jean stickers for every 10.  The deadline is Monday, Feb 29th.

*The soccer boys have a game today at Pelham High School.

Have a Wishful Wednesday