Anna Local Schools - Announcements October 27th – October 31st
High School / Middle School Announcements October 27 High School
Sophomores interested in attending the HOBY youth leadership seminar should see Mrs. Holsinger for application details. The seminar will take place at Urbana University from June 18th-21st. The first locker inspection will be coming up soon. Clean out and organize your lockers this week in order to pass locker inspection. Students are reminded that they are to have their assigned school combination lock on their locker for locker inspection. Anyone interested in joining the High School Science Olympiad team, please see Mrs. Brown in room 111 by Wednesday. High School Cross-Country: The high school boys cross-country team qualified for the State Championships with a second place finish at the Regional meet. Tyler McKee lead the Rockets, finishing 17th overall, Lucas Huber was 20th, Brad Axe 29th , Luke Gaier 31st , Joel Gaier 33rd , Korash Assani 37th, and Kyle Christman 78th. The high school girls finished 15th as a team at the Regionals. Jennifer Robinson was 41st, Jenna Harshbarger 66th, Jennifer Larger 86th, Bonnie Astaettler 87th, Nicole Smith 95th, Gracen Rogers 105th, and Ashley Littlefield 124th.
Activities: First day of OGT Academia at Jackson Center FFB at St. Henry 5:00 Quote of the Day: “A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends on the character of the user”. - Pres. Theodore Roosevelt Oct 27, 1858
Middle School
Welcome back 8th grade students who were on the Washington D.C. trip. I hope you are rested-up and ready to get the 2nd quarter started. There will be a Student Council meeting in Mrs. Wentz's room tomorrow at 7:45 a.m. Please plan to attend. Today starts the beginning of SADD week for the MS. The theme for today is Orange Day! There will be a Science Olympiad meeting after school tomorrow in Mr. Maurer’s classroom from 3:15-4:15. Please plan to attend.
Elementary Announcements October 27 Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Ethan Noble working hard in Mrs. Stewart's room given by Mrs. Dziedzic. Jacob Slusher for doing a GREAT job with his part in a play for the class and reading, and answering questions for a reading conference Mrs. Eshleman. Birthdays: Reagan Paulus, Morgan Shepherd, Onikah Graves, Lindsey Thornhill Anna Local Schools - Announcements October 27th – October 31st
Lunch today: Tenderloin Sandwich, Green Beans, Pears, Frozen Fruit Juice, Milk Tomorrow: Grilled Cheese, Carrots, Applesauce, Animal Crackers, Milk Today begins the Right to Read Week!!!! Today was 'Glow' Crazy with reading! Wear anything neon or sparkly Tomorrow: Twin-Day -- blend in with a buddy Guess the Character/Book: K-2 Question: I am a big red dog who loves to help others. My owner Emily Elizabeth has had me since I was a puppy. I love to play with my friend Cleo and T-bone. Who am I? CLIFFORD Question for 3-5 I am a little girl who doesn't mean to get in trouble, but I do! My kindergarten teacher doesn't like it when I add cat whiskers and a tail to the first letter of my name. There is also a girl in my class named Susan and she has beautiful curls that go boing, boing! I just had to pull them to watch them bounce back. I also have an older sister named Beatrice, but everyone calls her Beezus. Who am I? RAMONA QUIMBY, FROM RAMONA THE PEST If you have any more math-a-thon permission slips, please bring down after announcements! Have any extra SunnyD labels? You can get your class extra points for the next competition! Like to send in a few more applications for some more books if possible. Pumpkin Contest: The student council is sponsoring a pumpkin decorating contest. Voting will run from today thru Thursday in the cafeteria during lunch. Each vote costs .25 cents. Thanks for your support. (Read by a Student Council Member) Fact of the Day: The first Jack O' Lanterns were actually made from turnips.
High School / Middle School Announcements October 28 High School Anyone interested in joining the High School Science Olympiad team, please see Mrs. Brown in room 111 by Wednesday. HS Baseball call-out meeting for grades 9-12 on Friday, Oct 31st at 3:15 in Kristian Althauser’s room. Finishing the season with a third straight win the Freshman football team defeated St. Henry yesterday. Noah Rioch threw touchdown passes to Aiden Endsley and Caleb Kauffman. Trevor Grieves, Ethan Burd and Dylan “Crazy Legs” Berner each had touchdown runs. Tyler Shiflett, Matthew Skorupski and Dominic Bolin led the defense in tackles. Congrats on a successful season men. Quote of the Day: “When you are through changing, you’re through”. - Bruce Barton
Anna Local Schools - Announcements October 27th – October 31st
Middle School There will be a Science Olympiad meeting after school today in Mr. Maurer’s classroom from 3:15-4:15. Please plan to attend. Today’s theme for SADD week is hat day. Hat’s off to being drug free! Tomorrow’s theme is shades day, so wear your favorite pair of sunglasses. For more than 30 years, SADD has been committed to empowering young people to lead education and prevention initiatives in their schools and communities. Founded as Students Against Driving Drunk in 1981 in Wayland, Massachusetts, SADD has grown to become the nation’s leading peer-to-peer youth education and prevention organization with thousands of chapters in middle schools, high schools and colleges. In 1997, in response to requests from SADD students themselves, SADD expanded its mission and name and now sponsors chapters called Students Against Destructive Decisions. SADD continues to endorse a firm "No Use" message related to use of alcohol and other drugs. With its expanded focus, SADD now highlights prevention of all destructive behaviors and attitudes that are harmful to young people.
Elementary Announcements October 28 Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Makayla Brunson for helping a student who was not feeling well given by Mrs. Leugers. Devan Myers for helping Mrs. Stewart get her library organized given by Mrs. Stewart. Birthdays: None Lunch today: Grilled Cheese, Carrots, Applesauce, Animal Crackers, Milk Tomorrow: Chicken Patty, Corn, Peaches, Graham Crackers, MIlk Right to Read Week!!!! Today is Twin-Day -- blend in with a buddy Tomorrow: Movie Star Day! Dress like a movie star!!! Guess the Character/Book Clues for (K-2) I am a blue cat that is never upset when things go wrong. I stepped in many different things my shoes changed color. Did I cry? Goodness, NO! I even lose buttons off my shirts but that's okay because even though I lost my buttons I still have my "belly button!" Who am I? ***Pete the Cat*** Guess theCharacter/Book Clues (3-5) I am a 5th grade student who doesn't like my English teacher, Mrs. Granger. One day, to stall for time in class, I decided to question where each word comes from. After hearing Mrs. Granger's explanation, I had to write an essay about it for homework, so I created a new name for the pen. Everyone started using it!!! The best thing is it drives my teacher crazy!!! Who am I? ***Nick Allen, Frindle**** Pumpkin Contest: The student council is sponsoring a pumpkin decorating contest. You can still vote today, tomorrow, and Thursday in the cafeteria during lunch. Each vote costs .25 cents. Thanks for your support! Don't forget if you have any Sunny D labels to send them to the office, your class will get credit for the next competition. Fact of the Day: Boston, Massachusetts, holds the record for the most Jack O' Lanterns lit at once 30,128. Anna Local Schools - Announcements October 27th – October 31st
High School / Middle School Announcements October 29 High School
No Announcements
Middle School
Today’s theme for SADD week is shades day because it’s best if you “shade out” drugs! Tomorrow’s theme is nerd day! 8th grade will be on their incentive trip to the park this afternoon. 1st quarter AR incentive winners will receive a donut and juice reward in the library tomorrow morning. Mrs. Rivera will have games for the winners as they enjoy their breakfast reward.
Elementary Announcements October 30
Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Alex Poeppelman showing good sportsmanship during box top competition given by Mrs. Shoemaker. Isaac Altman for cleaning trash up from under cafeteria table given by Mrs. Dunn. Birthdays today: None Lunch today: Chicken Patty, Corn, Peaches, Graham Crackers, Milk Tomorrow: Walking Taco, California Blend, Pineapple, Sugar Cookie, Milk Pumpkin Contest: Tomorrow will be the last day to vote for your favorite pumpkin. Remember to bring your money and vote during lunchtime. It is .25 cents per vote. Thanks for your support. (A student council member will read this announcement) Right to Read Week!!!! Today is Movie Star Day! Dress like a movie star!!! Tomorrow: Get comfy with a good book! Wear sweats or comfy clothing! Guess the Character/Book Clues for (K-2) I am in many stories, I have swallowed many things including a fly, a shell, a rose, a bat, books, leaves, snow, and even a pie! Who am I? **The Old Lady-from There was an Old Lady who swallowed a Fly books.*** Guess the Character/Book Clues (3-5) I am an animal that lives in a barn and I am in danger because the farmer wants to kill me! Luckily, I have a very smart friend with a special talent. She can spin her web with beautiful words written in them! People start wanting to visit my pen to see if there is anything new written above me. I am saved!!!! Who am I? **Wilbur, Charlotte's Web?** Don't forget if you have any Sunny D labels to send them to the office, your class will get credit for the next competition. Anna Local Schools - Announcements October 27th – October 31st
Have you lost anything? Check out the lost and found table in front of the office. Football tickets are available in the office. Adults $6 and $4 students. Bring your money down in an envelope with name/amount of tickets/teacher's name. Fact of the Day: The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with a 836 pound pumpkin
High School / Middle School Announcements October 30
High School HS Baseball call-out meeting for grades 9-12 on Friday, Oct 31st at 3:15 in Kristian Althauser’s room. Anyone interested in being Ronnie Rocket for the 2014-2015 basketball season please pick up an application in the office. They are due Tuesday, November 4th. Activities: FFA National Convention Quote of the Day: “Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge of the people”. Pres. John Adams (Oct 30, 1735)
Middle School
No Announcements Elementary Announcements October 30 Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Allie Post for great effort and singing in music class given by Mr. Stewart. Alana Schlater for doing more than was required in math given by Mrs. Brown. Birthdays today: Russell Hoying, Keaton Murphy Lunch today: Walking Taco, California Blend, Pineapple, Sugar Cookie, Milk Tomorrow: Pepperoni Pizza, Romaine Salad, Black Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Milk Pumpkin Contest: Today is the last day to vote for your favorite pumpkin. Thanks for your support!! (this will be read by a student council member) Right to Read Week!!!! Today is Get comfy with a good book! Wear sweats or comfy clothing! Tomorrow: Favorite Character (or Halloween costume) Day! Dress like your favorite book character, or you may wear your costume. Remember--you need to be able to participate in class with the outfit you wear. Guess the Character/Book Clues for (K-2) I am a pumpkin who is often teased by other pumpkins because I am shaped like a square. One day a storm passes through and I save the day! Who am I? ***Spookley the Square Pumpkin*** Guess theCharacter/Book Clues (3-5) Anna Local Schools - Announcements October 27th – October 31st
I am a boy who has always lived with my unpleasant aunt, uncle, and cousin. My parents died when I was very young. On my 11th birthday some very strange things started happening to me. I started getting a LOT of mail and a very large man came to see me and told me I had been admitted to a special school. I was excited to go and get away from my aunt and uncle!! I made some great friends at school but also found out that a very evil man did not like me and wanted to kill me. Who am I? ***Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone*** Don't forget if you have any Sunny D labels to send them to the office, your class will get credit for the next competition. Have you lost anything? Check out the lost and found table in front of the office. Football tickets are available in the office. Adults $6 and $4 students. Bring your money down in an envelope with name/amount of tickets/teacher's name. Fact of the Day: Both Salem, Massachusetts and Anoka, Minnesota are the self-proclaimed Halloween capitals of the world.
High School / Middle School Announcements October 31 High School
HS Baseball call-out meeting for grades 9-12 on Friday, Oct 31st at 3:15 in Kristian Althauser’s room. Anyone interested in being Ronnie Rocket for the 2014-2015 basketball season please pick up an application in the office. They are due Tuesday, November 4th. Activities: FFA National Convention| Senior Costume Day Fall sports senior night 7:00 FB vs St. Henry 7:30 Satruday: High School Boys at State Cross-Country Championships – 11:00 AM Sunday: Return to Eastern Standard Time Quote of the Day: “Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash that you have- so spend it wisely”. - Kay Lyons Middle School
Today’s Theme for the last day of SADD week is Tie-Dye Day. Share your colors and be drug free! Tickets for tonight’s football game are on sale in the office.
Anna Local Schools - Announcements October 27th – October 31st
Students…student attendance for the first quarter was excellent. We have a perfect attendance list posted in the hallway, which shows 51% of our 6th grade, 48% for 7th, and 51% for 8th grade. Most students were either here every day or only missed one day of school. Let’s see if we can beat these percentages this quarter. Daylight savings this weekend… change your clocks by moving them back one hour. 7th grade incentive day is today. They will be enjoying pizza. The seniors will be dressed-up for Halloween today and you just might see them in the hallway throughout the day. I am sure you will see a variety of costumes with lots of humor. Detentions will be held in Mrs. Powell’s classroom from 3:15-4:15. Also, Saturday school will be held in the library tomorrow from 8:00-11:30. Students need to arrive at 7:55 at the south door. PSA from the Wellness class Mackenzie Cole and Breanna Foster about care safety.
Elementary Announcements October 31
Students Showing Rocket Behavior: Joey Flynn for being an all around good citizen given by Mrs. Ihle. Mallory Havenar for helping a student who was not feeling well given by Mrs. Leugers. Birthdays today: Olivia Clark Saturday: Violet Aiken Sunday: Brady Blankenship Lunch today: Pepperoni Pizza, Romaine Salad, Black Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Fudge Bar, Milk Monday: Corn Dogs, Green Beans, Peaches, Pudding, Milk Attention Student Council Members: Your pumpkins must be removed by the end of the day or they will be pitched. Right to Read Week!!!! Today: Favorite Character (or Halloween costume) Day! Dress like your favorite book character, or you may wear your costume. Remember--you need to be able to participate in class with the outfit you wear. Guess the Character/Book Clues for (K-2) I ma a monkey who is always up to something. I never mean to cause trouble I am just curious. I always go places with the man in the yellow hat. Who am I? ***Curious George*** Guess theCharacter/Book Clues (3-5) I am a 12 year old boy with dyslexia and ADHA. I live in New York City and have been expelled from every school I have ever attended because of strange things. On a field trip my teacher transformed into one of the three Furies of Greek Myths and attacked me! I found out my father was the Greek Good, Poseidon. I am now on a quest to stop a war. Who am I? ***Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief*** Don't forget if you have any Sunny D labels to send them to the office, your class will get credit for the next competition. Have you lost anything? Check out the lost and found table in front of the office. Anna Local Schools - Announcements October 27th – October 31st
Football tickets are available in the office. Adults $6 and $4 students. Bring your money down in an envelope with name/amount of tickets/teacher's name. Please come down after announcements. Fact of the Day: Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C. , which means Halloween has been around for over 6,000 years.