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Wednesday,October 31, 2012

MENU:Red Beans & Rice w/sausage, Southern Miss Cornbread, Turkey & Cheese on Bun, Chef Salad, Grilled Chicken Salad, Steamed Cabbage, Raw Veggies w/dip, Blushing Chilled Pears, Fresh Apple Wedges, Brownies, Milk

"Do something good for yourself; do something good for someone else; and make good decisions." Go Arrows!! --Dr. Peasant

The following students need to see Mr. Heath during Homeroom:Zack Redd, Trent Brown, Dallas Brown

PLEASE DISMISS THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS AT 2:00 PM TO REPORT TO THE LIBRARY FOR THE ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION AT MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE:

SAJAL TIWARY

JAY RAO

DATTI JINKIRI

SARAH GRACE TRAVIS

JENNY LOOME

ANTHONY SCALES

STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

  1. The pep rally for Nov. 2nd has been canceled! The Senior Black Out pep rally will be held on NOV. 9th. See you there!
  2. There will be a Diamond Girls interest meeting during homeroom on Friday in the cafeteria. You may pick up applications before then from Mrs. Berry in W212.
  3. MOD (room E104 and E106)is selling muffins and drinks before school and during homeroom
  4. Students that scored ADVANCED on the State History or English test that have not picked up their reward card in the front office, need to come by and pick their card up. We still have several in the office. The card allows you to come to six (6) home athletic events free.
  5. Lady Arrow Soccer Tryout will be Wednesday 10/31/12 @6:00PM - 7:00PM @ CJHS Roy Burkett Field. Bring Water and Wear Shin Guards
  6. NHS Members: If you missed our monthly meeting on Wed. Oct. 24 you have until Thurs. Nov.1 to read and sign the minutes posted in W210 (Darnell)
  7. Homecoming Pictures are available before and after school and during homeroom. They are in Mrs. Tompkins room on the Math hall.
  8. ANCHOR CLUB:Today is the last day to bring candy to donate to His Heart. If you signed up to go trick-or-treating for canned goods, please stop by Mrs. Berry's room to pick up a box and flyers. Please bring collected cans to Mrs. Berry by Friday.There is another sing-a-longon November 15, and we're playing Bingo with Clinton Group Home on November6.
  9. Interested in playing Volleyball? Mississippi Impact is a club volleyball team based out of the Metro Area. It is for all ages and skill levels. They are offering camps for basic skills and positional work. Tryouts will be Saturday November 10th. If you are interested come by Coach Denson's room in E207 to pick up the forms for tryouts and Skills Camps. Come between classes or homeroom!
  10. Students - Yearbooks will be on sale starting Monday, Oct. 16 - Friday - Nov. 2 - Reserve your awesome copy of the 2013 Arrow now for $80 full payment or $40 half payment. You can also pay online - see Mrs. Burris for information.
  11. Anyone interested in going to Disney World this summer, please see Mr. Solis, Señora, Mrs. Tompkins or Mrs. Woodard-Berry.
  12. Any student interested in going to Spain this summer should come pick up information from Mr. Freeny in W113.

SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Jostens representative will return to take orders and payments for Senior Announcements and keepsakes on Tuesday, November 6th at 11:30. All Seniors should attend and bring your order and your $60, $80, $100 deposit, or full payment. Should you wish to order a class ring, no deposit is required-just complete the Class Ring order form and turn it in with your announcement and campus Casual orders. Packets will be available in the front office.

THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE A SENIOR AD IS Wednesday, OCT. 31...NO EXCEPTIONS! COME BY W109 TO PURCHASE YOUR AD TODAY.

GUIDANCE OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Templeton Press is sponsoring an essay contest that is open to any high school senior who intends to enroll at an institution of higher learning by fall of 2013. The contest has no special requirements; it only asks each entrant to write a thoughtful essay about his or her life's purpose. Contestants will be judged solely on the quality of their ideas and their ability to express themselves. The contest carries prizes ranging from $1,000 up to $5,000 and it runs through December 31, 2012. Full entry information can be found at:

Any student that needs a letter of recommendation from their counselor must complete a Counselor Recommendation Packet prior to requesting a recommendation letter. The packet must be fully completed in order for a recommendation letter to be written. Students must allow 5 working days for completion. Please see Mrs. Morgan for a Counselor Recommendation Packet.

MUW Scholars' Day will be held on November 9th, 2012 and March 8, 2013. Students must meet the following criteria: Minimum ACT composite score of 24, Minimum 3.0 College Prep Curriculum, interview required. For an application go to . Application, Transcript and ACT scores must be submitted in order to attend.

Get 2 College/Education Services Foundation will be awarding 50, $1,000 scholarships to students who participate in their 500 word essay contest. Essay topics are "You've just written a 300 word autobiography. Send us page 217." Completed application and essay is due Dec. 1st. The applications can be found in the Career Center in the Counseling Office or online at