02/09/16 Dragon Connection
Good morning, diligent Dragon Scholars. Please stand for the moment of silence. (silence) Teachers, please verify that students are in dress Code. Send students who do not have on their IDs to the nearest AP Office.And now the pledges.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for ALL.
And now the Texas flag. Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God, One and Indivisible. Please be seated.
It’s HEART HEALTHY MONTH!Wear RED Every TUESDAYto honor those who suffer and who have died from heart disease. Getting – and staying – active can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. It can also be a great mood booster and stress buster. Do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. One way to achieve this target is by doing 30 minutes of activity on five days a week. Fit it in where you can, such as by cycling to work.
NEED a VALENTINE GIFT? There is a basket displayed in the 300 hallway by Mrs. Dicks Classroom, which includes
- Gift cards to chick fil a, newks, bath and body works, sonic and nails 2000, Candy, Candle, AND MORE!
If you would like to enter the drawing the tickets are $5 each and your name will be entered into a drawing to win on Friday, Feb 12th before Valentines Day!!
To purchase a ticket you can contact any HOSA member or Mrs. Smith RM 312!
[if !supportLists]1)[endif]SENIORS: The Scholarship Notebook and scholarship applications will now be housed in the GO Center. See Ms. Giddens for scholarship applications. See the deadlines
[if !supportLists]2)[endif]SENIORS: Many of you are now receiving notices of scholarship awards weekly! No matter where you receive a scholarship, even if you will not be attending that college, please notify Mrs. Theiss or Ms. Allbee of your scholarship and provide a copy of the letter to be recognized at the Scholarship Assembly on Tuesday, May 24.
Seniors needing a meningitis booster shot for college please come see Nurse Stewart.Limited meningitis vaccines available for those meeting certain criteria.
YEARBOOKS are ONSALE NOW! Go to TREERING.COM to order. They are ONLY $37 or $43 AND YOU get to design your OWN TWO PAGES!Passcode is 1014247040372524. Questions? Go to Room 101 during Mega Lunch.
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) at Texas State University is now accepting applications for the 2016 Youth Preparedness Camp. The center will scholarship teams of 10 individuals (9 youth and 1 adult) to attend camp, which will take place June 12 – 16, 2016 at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Submit all application materials together by April 29, 2016. Visit the TxSSC Youth Preparedness webpage to complete your team application today!
Seniors, apply for the ATPE Scholarship. Applications may be obtained from Ms. Giddens and are due February 26th. NHS Alumni Scholarship Applications are due March 3rd.
Sophomore & Junior girls, check out the SUMMER 2016 programs at Barnard College in New York City. Go to Barnard, as one of the top ten colleges for dance in the U.S., offers classes with the Alvin Ailey Dance School and more.
SOC membership is now open!To join, go by room 223, get an info sheet, & pay $10 dues by February 22nd.
Tuesday CLUB meetings. Check to see how often your club meets.
A Lunch-TSA-404, Dragon SRT-401, HOSA-312, Movie Club-940, Book Club-Library
B Lunch-National English Honor Society-111, UIL Ready Writing/Lit Criticism-111, Robotics-403A, UIL Number Sense & Calculator-613, Jr. Historians-104, Key Club-215
If you are interested in Military Service, see Mrs. Giddens to sign up for the ASVAB test. Anybody can take it!
Students, please have your IDs on and all of those caps, etc. off.
ATTENTION SENIORS, the SFA Smith-Hutson Scholarship application is due February 26, 2016.
Braggin’ Dragon
Congrats, 2016-17 Student Council Officers!
President-Melanie Torres
Vice-President-Keyawna Phillips
Treasurer-Haley Hockenberry
Recording/Points Secretary-Ashley Rigsby
Corresponding Secretary/Reporter/Historian-Arielle Solis
Congratulations to the Mock Trial Team 2016 coached by Veronica York.
The team competed on February 6, 2016 at the Smith County Courthouse in Tyler, Texas
The following students participated in this auspicious event.
1. Pedro Juarez Defense Counsel
2. Mackenzie MooreDefense Counsel
3. Elizabeth EwingDefense Counsel and Witness
4.Kelia DuranPlaintiff Counsel and Witness
5. Crystal MartinezPlaintiff Counsel
6. Veronica Myers Plaintiff Counsel
7. Chandler CooperWitness
8.Yaridali MorenoWitness
9. Jessica VasquezTime Keeper