4/2/2024 - Williamsburg

Today we will be following the B-Day schedule. That means you’ll be attending periods 2, 4, 5, and 6 — so be sure to double-check that you’ve got the correct books and binders for class. Again, this is a B-Day. See your TA teacher with any questions.
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Read any good books lately? The Talk about Books Club — a.k.a. TAB — will be meeting TODAY during all grade level lunches in the library. So grab your grub and come take a look at these Totally Awesome Books!!
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Calling all MUNNERS!! It’s time for the FINAL PUSH of the 2024 season. The Model UN Club is meeting TODAY during ASP I in room C105. Participants will be discussing current world events and picking our next topic. And please remember to bring your permission slips and payment if you plan to attend the upcoming conference. See Mr. McDermott with any questions.
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Attention Anime Club! The next Anime Club meeting is scheduled for this WEDNESDAY during ASP 1 in room 109. And this week’s meeting is going to be SPECIAL. You will be joined by visiting artists from the New York School of Arts!! So be sure to bring your sketch books, sketching pencils, and markers for a 45-minute lesson in professional design and animation. And don’t forget to start planning your costumes for the Cosplay Contest next week! Contact Ms. Armistead with any questions.
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Have you checked the lost and found lately? There’s a table outside of the cafeteria with DOZENS of jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, and so much more. Plus, nearly every teacher also has a lost and found in their classrooms. So be sure to take a look — you may just find some long lost treasures!
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What’s that buzz? It’s the WMS Geo Bee — scheduled to take place on Friday, April 12th! According to the latest tally, TWELVE of your classmates have qualified for the event. But how do you think YOU would do? Let’s find out with this sample question!
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What rivers, known as natural boundaries, separate the following countries: the United States and Mexico; France and Germany; and China and North Korea? [pause for Jeopardy music] And the answers are: the Rio Grande separates the U.S. and Mexico; the Rhine River separates France and Germany; and the Yalu River separates China and North Korea.
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How’d you do? Stay tuned for our final practice question next week, and then the main event next Friday. And may the best student win!!

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