10/21/16

• The Leo Club’s Annual Coat Drive for the Homeless begins TODAY! Collection boxes are located in the library, and students are encouraged donate new or gently-used coats, scarves, gloves and socks. YOUR HELP can make all the difference to a person-in-need this winter!!

• The deadline for the PTA Reflections Contest is TODAY. The theme is ‘What is your Story?” Be sure to submit your entry to the Reflections box in the library.

• “Saturday Science Help” will take place TOMORROW from 8:30 to 11:30 A.M. in the Science Trailer. 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to attend. Just be sure to register with your science teacher first. Science rocks!!

• There will be a MANDATORY meeting for new SCA officers on MONDAY during ASP 1 in room 205. Please see Mr. Peacock with any questions.

• Boys Ultimate Frisbee is set to begin on MONDAY. 6th, 7th and 8th graders are all encouraged to join. Interested athletes are asked to sign up on the activity board by the cafeteria — and you do NOT need a physical to play. Please see Mr. Smo, Mr. Witte, or Mr. Clark for more information.

• Dribble, pass, shoot, SCORE!! WMS girls soccer is about to begin!! Interested athletes are asked to sign-up on the activity board by the cafeteria — and you must have a physical on file to participate. Tryouts for 6th graders are on MONDAY, for 7th graders on TUESDAY, and 8th graders on THURSDAY. Please see Coach Girard with any questions.

• Calling all 7th and 8th graders! Discovery Elementary School is searching for ROLE MODELS to help mentor 1st and 2nd graders this year. Interested students are encouraged to join “Teen Trendsetters” — a new club that can really make a difference in the life of a child. There will be an informational meeting next TUESDAY during ASP 1 in room WW-18. Please see Ms. Clayton with any questions.

• Need help with Spanish?The Yorktown tutors are back! Next TUESDAY in room WW11 during ASP 2. Please see your Spanish teacher to sign up. Get the extra practice you need to succeed. Hasta Pronto!

• Discovery Elementary School will be hosting “PumpkinFest” on Sunday, October 30th from 12 to 4PM. There will be a parade, pumpkin carving contest, dunk tank, moon bounce, food trucks and a ton of games. But they need YOUR HELP! Discovery needs middle school VOLUNTEERS to help make PumpkinFest a success. Interested students are encouraged to sign-up in the main office.

• And now, it’s time to talk about something REALLY important: SPORTS! Stay tuned for WOLF-TV’s newest segment: On and Off the Field!

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