Purpose of meeting: To inform parents of topics important to all 9th-11th grade students.

Topics covered:
• End – of – Course testing
• ACT online registration
• Class Dues
• CIV Courses
• Scholarships
• Prom
• Common Core State Standards

LMC

Students – This is a reminder that the LMC is open each morning at 7:15 and at lunch. You are welcome to come and read books and magazines. Also, the research center is available. New books will be arriving on Thursday so come and “check out” these books.

Wii Fitness

If you would like to dance your way in shape … Sign-up to use the Wii in Mr. Wilmoth’s room during lunch. The sign-up sheet is on Mr. Wilmoth’s door.

CANDY GRAMS

The Drew Central High School Cheerleaders will be selling Valentine Kisses for 25 cents and Pirate Valentine Candy Grams for $2. Deadline to order is Feb. 13th. They will be delivered on Valentine’s day.

JINGLE JEANS – Wednesday’s

Teachers, don’t forget to wear your jeans on Wednesday’s ! Purchase your Jingle Jeans tag for $2 in the office. Thanks for supporting the HS Cheerleaders!

ATTENTION STUDENTS

Mrs. Birch’s lab is open every afternoon for students that need to complete any computer generated assignments: word processing, spreadsheets, slide shows, research, etc. Also, her lab is open to those students that need a place to hang until remediation class begins.

DC BASKETBALL – Today

Our Pirate Basketball teams (JB/SG/SB) will travel to Harmony Grove on Tuesday to play the Hornets. Games will start at 5:00. Please come out and support our Pirates !

FCA MEETING – Wednesday, Feb. 8th

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will meet next Wednesday February 8 in the board room at lunch. Bring your lunch to the meeting.

LETTERMAN JACKETS – Wed., Feb. 8th

Dan from Neff will be here the beginning of 7th period on Wed., Feb. 8th to take letterman jacket orders from 2 year letterman in football, cheer and basketball.

FACULTY MEETING – Wed., Feb. 8th

This month’s faculty will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 8th in the LMC after school. Please make plans to attend.

ATTENTION FCCLA MEMBERS – Friday, Feb. 10th

Friday is the last day to order shirts. See Mrs. Vance today if you plan to order one.

CLASS DUES – Thursday, Feb. 16th

Juniors, prom dues are only $40 if you pay by Feb.16th. After this date you will have to pay $60!!!! For complete information see bulletin on the Jr/Sr bulletin board outside Mrs. Parrish’s room. If you plan on attending PROM, dues MUST be paid) You may make partial payments to Mrs. Parrish until the balance is paid in full.

DC TALENT SHOW – Thursday, Feb. 23rd

The DC Choir will be hosting a talent show on Thursday, Feb. 23rd in the Earl Willis Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. There will be a $2 admission fee. Small groups and soloists will be performing. Auditions are open to ALL students 7th -12th grades. Auditions will take place after school on Monday, Jan. 30th. Your audition cannot be longer than 90 seconds. Please see Mrs. Jacks for details and to sign-up.

RELAY FOR LIFE – Tag a Friend

EAST is raising money for Relay for Life. Please participate in the “You’ve Been Tagged” fundraiser. You may tag people with a treat for just 50 cents. See Mr. Wilmoth for details.

TEENS FOR JEANS DRIVE

Drew Central has entered the Aeropostale sponsored “Teen for Jeans Drive.” All you have to do is donate a pair of gently jeans, children’s or Adult jeans to Mr. Wilmoth’s room. If DC wins, $5000 will be donated to the school, one pair of jeans will be given to each student (this means you) and a party hosted by Aeropostale. The deadline to turn in all jeans by Friday, Feb. 10th.

POP TABS FOR ST. JUDES

EAST is collecting pop-tabs for St. Judes Children’s Hospital. The tabs are cashed in for money that will go to children for medical treatment. You can put your tabs in a plastic sandwich bag and drop them off to Mr. Wilmoth or to Sarah McManus in EAST.

Attention Students: If any of you are interested in taking an ACT prep class please sign the list in the counselor’s office. The class will be offered after school and a few Saturdays. This is a great opportunity to bring up those scores.

SENIORS -

Copies of the Drew County EHC Scholarship are in the counselors’ office Deadline to my office is March 30th. Copies of the EAST Scholarship can be picked up in EAST or the counselor’s office. Deadline to my office is also March 30. You must be attending UAM to receive either of these scholarships.

The Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship for construction related Engineering. Deadline March 25th.

American School Health Scholarship $1,000 Deadline April 2nd. Must be entering a medical field.

Copies of the Union Bank Scholarship are in the counselor’s office.

Masonic Lodge Book Scholarship $250 Deadline April 1st.