High School / Middle School Announcements December 8 High School

Anna Local Schools - Announcements December 8th – December 12th

Congratulations to the members of the high school band for the wonderful performance at the Christmas Concert yesterday. Both the high school concert band and jazz band sounded great. Thanks to Mr. Greene for all of his work to prepare the band students for the Christmas concert. ions to Anne Marie Goettemoeller. She won the State FFA Job Interview Contest in Div 4 and placed sevond overall. Activities: Semester exam schedules given to students second JHGBB at Russia 5:00 Quote of the Day: “We cannot do great deeds unless we are willing to do the small things which make up the sum of greatness”. - Theodore Roosevelt

Middle School

The 7th grade boys basketball team started the year out with a win over Minster 34-25 and the 8th grade lost 45-39 Our 7th and 8th grade bands had a beautiful performance yesterday in their holiday concert. Congratulations to Mr. Green and all the students for a stunning performance. The auditorium was full and I could tell that the audience thoroughly enjoyed it. Good luck to our girls’ basketball teams as they travel to Russia tonight for games starting at 5:00. Our canned food drive continues this week. Giving the gift of food to support our local pantry is a considerate gesture during the holidays. In addition, you can help your homeroom win the pizza or subway party. So load-up on goods. The collection will end on Dec. 17th.

Elementary Announcements December 8

Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Zach Pleiman for picking up table at lunch given by Mrs. Swiger. Gabby Pearson for returning a lunch box to a classmate who left it on the table given by Mrs. Dunn. Birthdays today: Taylor Buck, Zachary Martinez, Brayden Leach Lunch today: Chicken Alfredo, Carrots, Peaches, Bread and Butter, Milk Tomorrow: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Orange Half, Hot Roll, Milk The Student Council will be collecting food items, toiletries (toilet paper, facial tissues, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant) Baby items: diapers, wipes, lotions, soap, baby food. Will be collecting until the Christmas Musical on Thursday night. Anna Local Schools - Announcements December 8th – December 12th

Attention Students: The Student Council Pencil sales have started. It will be held each morning until 8:15. We have lots of fun, new pencils, mechanical erasers, and notebooks for sale. Pencils are $.25, and erasers and notebooks are $.75. Come on down in the morning and check them out! We thank you for your support!! The Student Council would like to remind you over the Holidays to save your pop tabs. There will be a pop tab contest in January. So start collecting but keep them at home until January. Fact of the Day: A bee has five eyelids.

High School / Middle School Announcements December 9

High School

Forms for semester exam late arrival & early dismissal are to be returned to the office this Friday, December 12. The multipurpose room will be closed on Thursday for teacher training. Study halls for periods 1, 2, & 3 will meet in the cafeteria. Study hall 8 will meet in Miss Barhorst’s room. Activities: GBB at Lima Bath 6:00 Quote of the Day: “Cross country skiing is great, if you live in a small country”. - Steven Wright

Middle School

Our 6th grade band will be performing their first concert this evening at 6:30 in the Milliette. I look forward to another great performance by Mr. Greene this evening! Both Girls basketball teams won big over Russia last night. Staff, this is a reminder of our Literacy Training this afternoon in the Multi-Purpose room starting at 3:15. If you cannot make this session, please plan to be here for the morning session, which will also be in the MPR starting at 7:15.

Elementary Announcements December 9 Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Aydin Blackford for doing a ton of extra work given by Mrs. Boerger. Makayla Brunson for picking up papers laying in the hall given by Mrs. Ihle. Birthdays today: None Lunch today: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Orange Slice, Hot Roll, Milk Tomorrow: Hot Dogs, Green Beans, Fresh Pears, Yum Yum Cake,Milk The Student Council will be collecting food items, toiletries (toilet paper, facial tissues, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant) Baby items: diapers, wipes, lotions, soap, baby food. Will be collecting until the night of the Christmas Musical on Thursday night. Anna Local Schools - Announcements December 8th – December 12th

High School / Middle School Announcements December 10 High School Forms for semester exam late arrival & early dismissal are to be returned to the office this Friday, December 12. The multipurpose room will be closed on Thursday for teacher training. Study halls for periods 1, 2, & 3 will meet in the cafeteria. Study hall 8 will meet in Miss Barhorst’s room. Congratulations to the Anna Book Club which was recently selected as a participant in YALSA Teens' Top Ten Galley Group. The book club will receive new books before they are published, review them for the publishers, and help select the top books of the year. Only 10 libraries across the nation were selected to participate in this program. Reminder there is a chess club meeting tonight afterschool in Mr. Kellersmith’s room. Quote of the Day: “Write in your heart that every day is the best day of year” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Middle School

The MS Choir will be traveling to Dorothy Love today for a holiday performance. All choir students will need to be ready to leave at 11:15 and return around 1:00. They also will be eating lunch with the 6th grade lunch.

Elementary Announcements December 10

Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Weslee Fogt for helping a friend given by Mrs. Sherman. Tytus Kress for turning in money he found given by Mrs. Ihle. Birthdays today: Alana Schlater, Mara Strunk Lunch today: Hot Dogs, Green Beans, Fresh Pears, Yum Yum Cake, Milk Tomorrow: Chicken Wrap, Corn, Black Beans, Apple Slices, Frozen Fruit Juice, Milk There will be a Art Club meeting tomorrow after school. The Student Council will be collecting food items, toiletries (toilet paper, facial tissues, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant) Baby items: diapers, wipes, lotions, soap, baby food. Will be collecting until tomorrow after Christmas musical. Fact of the Day: A honey bee can fly at 15 mph. Anna Local Schools - Announcements December 8th – December 12th

High School / Middle School Announcements December 11 High School

Forms for semester exam late arrival & early dismissal are to be returned to the office this Friday, December 12.

The multipurpose room will be closed today for teacher training. Study halls for periods 1, 2, & 3 will meet in the cafeteria. Study hall 8 will meet in Miss Barhorst’s room.

Tickets for the Saturday night Varsity Boys Basketball game vs New Knoxville are available in the HS office through Friday.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Department is forming an Explorer Post for students who are at least 15 years old and have an interest in a career of law enforcement. There is an informational meeting scheduled for Saturday, December 20, at 12:00 noon at the Sheriff's Office. Additional information is posted outside of the office on the bulletin board.

The Ann FFA had 2 teams participate in the District Parliamentary Procedure contest last night. The novice team finished first and will be going to the state contest on December 20. Team members include: Logan Cathcart, Stephanie Esser, Emma Freytag, Ethan Burd, Zach White, Abbey Gaydosh, Alex Rose, and Carly Becker. The Varsity team also finished 1st and will also be going to the state contest team members include: Nathan Watercutter, Elizabeth Landis, Mackenzie Wells, Zach White, Taylor Schmidt, Aaron Brautigam, Bonnie Altstaetter, and Brianna Fanaff. The two teams are officially in the top 20 in the state and we wish them luck at the state competition.

Attention seniors- if you have not ordered your senior graduation supplies including your cap and gown from Jostens, the deadline to order is Friday 12/19. Please place your order by mail, online or at our office to avoid paying more for your cap and gown.

Quote of the Day: “He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger”. - Confucius

Middle School

No Announcements

Elementary Announcements December 11

Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Ethan Wolters for cleaning up in the lunch room given by Mrs. Luthman. Ayden Schroer for working hard on an assignment given by Mrs. Pettus. Birthdays today: Cole DuLaney, Marlie McLain Lunch today: Chicken Wrap, Corn, Black Beans, Apple Slices, Frozen Fruit Juice, Milk Tomorrow: Quesadilla, Broccoli, Pineapple, Goldfish Crackers, Milk Anna Local Schools - Announcements December 8th – December 12th

The Student Council will be collecting food items, toiletries (toilet paper, facial tissues, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant) Baby items: diapers, wipes, lotions, soap, baby food. Will be collecting until tonight There will be a Art Club meeting tonight after school Fact of the Day: Cats have over 100 vocal cords.

High School / Middle School Announcements December 12

High School

Forms for semester exam late arrival & early dismissal are to be returned to the office by today. Tickets for Saturday night’s boys’ basketball game at New Knoxville are available in the HS office through today. The Shelby County Sheriff's Department is forming an Explorer Post for students who are at least 15 years old and have an interest in a career of law enforcement. There is an informational meeting scheduled for Saturday, December 20, at 12:00 noon at the Sheriff's Office. Additional information is posted outside of the office on the bulletin board. Attention seniors: If you have not ordered your senior graduation supplies, including your cap and gown, the deadline to order from Jostens is Friday, December 19. Please place your order by mail, online, or at their office to avoid paying more for your cap and gown. Activities: FBBB vs Russia (H) - 5:00 BBB vs Russia (H) - 6:30 Saturday BBB at New Knoxville - 6:30 GBB at Ft. Loramie - 1:00 JHBBB vs Covington - 10:00 Quote of the Day: “Whether it’s the best of times, or the worst of times, it’s the only time we’ve got”. - Art Buchwald

Middle School

The food drive continues today and will end on Weds., Dec. 17th so load-up this weekend on canned goods, boxed items, dry goods, and personal care items. These items will not only help families in need this holiday season, but also help your homeroom compete for the Subway lunch or pizza party. Both boys basketball teams were immensely victorious over the Fairlawn Jets last night. The 7th grade boys had a score of 47-6 and 8th grade ended with a score 63-19.They will host Covington tomorrow for games starting at 10:00. Anyone interested in a career in law enforcement should attend an informational meeting on Dec. 20th at 12:00 at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Dept. Interested youth and parents are encouraged to come and have questions answered. Detentions will be held in Mrs. Stutsman’s room today from 3:15-4:15. Anna Local Schools - Announcements December 8th – December 12th

Today we have a PSA from Mrs. Larger’s 6th grade Wellness Class. Camryn Wilson and Piper Kipp will be reading about fall-related injuries…

Elementary Announcements December 12

Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Carson Reaman for picking up silverware off the floor given by Mrs. Cooks. William Pulfer for cleaning up paper towels all over the bathroom floor given by Mr. Althauser Birthdays today: Carter Gordon Saturday: None Sunday: Aubrie coyer, Ryan Billing Lunch today: Quesadilla, Broccoli, Pineapple, Goldfish Crackers, Mik Monday: Shredded Chicken, Spiral Fries, Orange Half, Fudge Bar, Milk Fact of the Day: Camel's milk does not curdle