Announcements

February 3, 2020
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Just a reminder that if you are taking the GATE test tomorrow, you will meet in K-4 right after you check in with your period 1 teacher on Tuesday.

This Friday's spirit day is Western day! Throw on some cowboy/girl boots, a hat, etc. and giddy up! Earn $10 cougar cash on Friday for participating!

There is a parent meeting for all Science Olympiad team members tomorrow 2/4 from 4:25-4:45pm at the end of our club meeting. See Ms. Baldwin for flyers if needed.

Library books are always due TWO WEEKS after you check them out. If you borrow a book and need it longer, you must renew it or we will assume the book is missing and start calling your parents. Please read and return your books on time.

Young Authors is approaching quickly. Come to room I-7 for more information.

Boys soccer tryouts will be Monday, February 3rd and Wednesday, February 5th from 4-5:15, You must have a current physical on file. You must have at least a 2.0 GPA with no more than 1 F and no U's in citizenship on the last report card. Cleats and shin guards will be worn by all participants. If you have any questions, please see Coach Autumn.
Girls' soccer tryouts are coming up at the end of February! If you are interested, you can get a flyer from your PE teacher or Mr. Grijalva in I-11. You must have a current sports physical on file in order to tryout.

Here are some activities that are available during lunch:
· Monday's & Friday's - Basketball - Participants will be determined by Admin.
In order to play, you Must EAT first. Line up along the gym wall across from the Cougar Support Center, but not until at least 10 minutes into lunch.

· Tuesday's & Thursday's - Cornhole Game or Frisbee Golf
By Outside Lunch Area/Lawn
Please respect the adults who are in charge of these activities. Please follow the directions of the game and participate appropriately.

Calling all Snowline artists, creative individuals, masterpiece makers and creators! The 20th~annual Young Artist Contest is off and running!~ Entries should be turned in to the office with a completed entry form signed by your parent/guardian.~ Entry deadline is March 13, 2020.~~

Start putting your acts together for the 23rd annual Quail Valley talent show. Auditions will be in March, but it’s not too early to start thinking and practicing. More information will be coming later.

Room H-10 is open for tutoring every morning, Monday through Friday. Come and get help with your homework or just have your work checked for accuracy.

CLUBS:
Chess Club -- Come learn to play the game of Kings. Chess Club meets Tuesdays in room H5 starting at 8:15. All levels are welcome - we will teach those who don't know how to play.

Christian Club – meets on Tuesday after school in room K-1 3:45 – 4:30

Science Olympiad – meets every Tuesday after school from 3:45-4:30pm in Ms. Baldwin’s room G-3. Please arrange for a parent to pick you up from school at 4:30 after our meeting.

Academic Pentathlon – meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00. 6th grade meet in Ms. Baldwin’s room G-3, 7th/8th grade meet in Mr. Hayes’ room, H-3. See you there! Pentathlon wear shirts on Wednesday. Old ones are okay too

Knitting Club – Are you interested in learning how to knit? Knitting Club starts this Wednesday, in room I-5 at 8 am. See Mrs. Miller in I-5 if you have any questions. Knitting Club this week is tomorrow, not Wednesday. Please come tomorrow at 8am.

Blue ticket drawing winners:
Tatumn Maurice, Soraya Elmidge, Nathan Magana, Trevor Parker, Andonijah Brown

Perfect Attendance winners for Monday:
6th: Liberty Hueffmeier and Sabastian Loera
7th: Samantha Treto and Dallas Caldwell
8th: Caitlin Anderson and Genaro Plascencia

Today's Joke of the Day.....
Congratulations to the Joke of the Day Winner, Emilia Cornforth (7th)!
Q: What kind of ball avoids everyone?
A: A Dodge ball!
Please see Mrs Canchola in the SSO office for your prize!
Remember, if you have a good, clean joke, submit it to Mrs. Canchola in the SSO.