Day 101

Student Announcements Monday, January 28, 2019

SPORTS RESULTS: – 1.25.19 JV Girls No score available JV Boys No score available Varsity Girls GLR 51 Sheldon 66 Varsity Boys GLR 66 Sheldon 39 Congratulations Siouxland Conference Wrestling Tournament at Sioux Center 1.25.09 Congratulations to CL-GLR 1st Place CL-GLR 223.5 Pts 2nd Sheldon-South O’Brien 179.5 Pts 3rd West Lyon 177.0 Pts 4th Sioux Center 134.5 Pts 5th Okoboji 123.5 Pts 6th Sibley-Ocheyedan 106.0 Pts 7th MOC-FV 88.0 Pts 8th Boyden Hull/Rock Valley 85.0 PTs Individual Results 106 Jacob Pytleski 1st Place 24.5 Team pts 113 Cam Borman 5th Place 7.0 Team pts 120 Cody Kramer 1st Place 23.0 Team pts 126 Dax DeGroot 3rd Place 14.0 Team pts 132 Donovan Morales 5th Place 8.0 Team pts 138 Landen Weiler 5th Place 7.0 Team pts 145 Tyler VanDenOever 4th Place 10.0 Team pts 152 Kalen Meyer 1st Place 23.0 Team pts 160 Dylann Van Berkum 5th Place 9.0 Team pts 170 Bryce Vande Weerd 1st Place 22.0 Team pts 182 Caleb De Kam 3rd Place 14.0 Team pts 195 Kolton Bos 1st Place 26.0 Team pts 220 Jarrett Meyer 1st Place 26.0 Team pts 285 Jarrett Fastert 4th Place 10.0 Team pts

VARSITY WRESTLING MEET: For today will be in Heelan vs. Heelan and Kingsley Pierson. The meet will begin at 5:30. The bus will leave at 2:30. Wrestlers will need to be dismissed at 2:15.

FFA GROUP PICTURE: Retake will be Thursday, Jan. 31 at 2:30 in the gym. Wear black or grey.

LYON COUNTY REC YOUTH TOUR – JUNIORS: If you would like to win a trip to Washington, DC this summer (June 14-20), talk to Mrs. Johnson by the end of the day today to see how you can have a chance to win this trip.

SPEECH SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK: Today, Jan. 28 One Act 3:30 PM in the Auditorium Reader’s Theater 7:00 PM Tuesday, Jan. 29 Ensemble Acting 8:00 AM Group Mime 3:30-4:00 PM Wednesday, Jan. 30 Group Improv 8:00 AM One Act 3:30 PM in the Auditorium Thursday, Jan. 31 Group Improv 8:00 AM Group Mime 3:30-4:00 PM Ensemble Acting 4:00 PM Evening of Performance 7:00 PM (All students must be here at 6:30 PM to help set up. Dress appropriately.) Friday, Feb. 1 Load the van

SPEECH EVENING OF PERFORMANCE: Will be Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7:00 PM. All large group speech students will perform. All students should be here at 6:30 PM and help set up. The order of events is as follows: Choral Reading, Short Film, Radio Broadcasting, Musical Theater, Group Mime, Ensemble Acting, Reader’s Theater, Television News, Group Improvisation, and One Act.

BROADWAY BOUND: Those of you that are looking for points, Thursday night is the opportunity to hand out programs, seat audience members, etc. Let Mrs. Sandbulte know BEFORE tomorrow, Jan. 29, whether you want this opportunity. All Broadway Bound student members are expected to bring a pie to Thursday’s Evening of Performance (pre-cut 6-8 slices.) There will be a free- will donation on Thursday that will go towards our expenses.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS: For eligible Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are due to Mrs. Negus by Friday, Feb. 1. No late applications will be accepted.

DRIVER’S ED-2ND SEMESTER: If you would like to take the Driver’s Ed Course this semester, please stop in the office to sign up. The class will be limited to only 25 students, so get signed up early. Class will begin Monday, February 25. Please pick up a Registration form and the Guideline form when you sign up.

HONOR ROLL: The 1st semester A & B Honor Roll list is posted in the hall by the office. If you see you name on the list, please stop in the office and pick up your Honor Roll Certificate.

SOFTBALL: Those interested in going out for this year need to sign up in the office.

INDIVIDUAL SPEECH: is now underway. Look outside Mrs. Sandbulte’s room for practice times. Put your name next to the time slots that work best for your schedule. You do NOT sign up for a time and then forget, erase at the last minute, and basically leave Mrs. Sandbulte standing. District Individuals is February 22nd. If you intend to come out for Individual Speech, please see Mrs. Sandbulte THIS WEEK! She is finalizing the roster.

BROADWAY BOUND STUDENTS: It take five points in the Liberal Arts Department to travel with us this summer. Several people have 0 points earned so far. You will NOT be going in August if you do not meet the minimum expectations. All this was explained when you signed up. If you have any questions, refer to the original contract, or stop by and visit with Mrs. Sandbulte, Mr. Mauldin, or Mrs. Lewis.

ITEMS FOR ATLAS: For their Genius Week project, Taylor Gross, Ashlee Rypkema, Karli Petersen, Mackenzie Jurrens and Emily Jensen focused on hunger and family support in the surrounding areas. So for January thru May they will have different items to collect for each month for ATLAS.

For January please bring your items to the high school Library. For Feb. – May the classes will bring their items to the following rooms: Freshman – Mr. Vigdal Sophomores – Mrs. Sandbulte Juniors – Mrs. Hamilton Seniors – Mr. Glanzer

Here is what you will collect for each month. Jumping January 9-31 – Beginning on Jan. 9 they will be collecting size 4 and 5 diapers and baby wipes. Bring them to the Library Flavorful February 1-28 – February is known as a month of love. Beginning on February 1 they will be collecting cooking oils, dried herbs and spices, and pastas which would make a perfect romantic supper. March Madness 1-29 – In the month of March they will have a competition. Beginning March 1 each canned Tuna and canned Chicken item that is brought in will be worth 3 points. Each cream soup and canned soup items you bring in will be worth 2 points. Each canned vegetable, canned beans, canned dried fruit and honey, and canned tomatoes will be worth 1 point. April Showers 1-30 – In the month of April they will be collecting body wash, toilet paper, Kleenex, and paper towels. Easy Peezy Summer Drive – May is the month you get out of school so for the month of May (May 1-17) they will be collecting the foods that are easy and fast. These include: applesauce, instant mashed potatoes, rice, crackers, cereals, meals in boxes, granola bars, and nuts. All of the items listed above are the items that Lyon County ATLAS is in need of most.

SENIORS: Yearbook order forms need to be turned in. You also need to get your senior and baby pictures to Karen Wibben –like now.

9th-11th GRADE STUDENTS: Please turn in your yearbook order forms. Karen Wibben needs a definite your or no if you would like a 2019 yearbook. No payment is due at this time, just a yes or no – PLEASE!!

NEW GUIDELINES AT HOME EVENTS IN THE GYM/COMMONS: New rules have been set into place to have a better atmosphere for all our fans at GLR. Please follow the following rules: . The Back Hallway (locker room hall) will ONLY be used by: Coaches, Team Members (players, managers, statisticians, etc.), Cheerleaders, and Referees. . No student(s) will be allowed out of the gym during live game time. They must wait for timeouts, breaks between quarters, halftime, and down time between games to leave their seats to get items from the concession stand or to use the restroom. . In the STUDENT SECTION only students in Grades 5-12 will be allowed to sit in this section without an adult. . All students under Grade 5 must be sitting with an adult. . Students are prohibited from running or playing in the Commons Area. . If a student leaves the high school without permission from a school official, they must pay at the gate to reenter the school.

MUSTANG APPAREL: Mustang Apparel is available to order on the school website. Go to https://george-littlerock.org/order-mustang-gear/ to view the catalog and designs for this year. There are some basketball designs along with a Fine Arts design and some generic GLR designs. If you have 6 or less items in your order, you may order online following the link. Otherwise you can print out the order form attached at the above address or pick up an order form in the office of any of district’s buildings.

SENIORS: The time is here!! Please start handing in your Senior Photo and Baby Picture for the yearbook. Karen needs them to complete the Senior pages in the 2019 yearbook. Thank you!!

DRESS CODE-For ALL High School Students: Seems like we are having a little issue with the dress code. Here is a list of inappropriate clothing that should not be worn: * Spaghetti straps, midriff tops, muscle shirts, short shorts or skirts as well as low cut tops or extremely tight clothing is inappropriate. The bottom hem of the shorts/skirt must reach the student's fingertips when the arm is extended by the side. Tops must reach the top of a student's pants/skirt when sitting or standing. Undergarments must not be exposed or visible. * Clothing or accessories that advertise or promote items that are illegal to minors, such as alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs are prohibited. Any clothing or accessories with either pictures or words that infer, suggest, hint or imply lewd or sexual content are prohibited. * Clothing that is inappropriate to the environment (area or weather) should not be worn. No shoes with cleats are allowed indoors. Hats, caps, head wear of any kind, sunglasses, chains, and/or gang-related clothing is prohibited, unless the principal give specific approval * Pants in which underwear is showing are inappropriate. Pants that are too big also pose a safety issue in vocational areas. Dress that is disruptive to the learning environment, but is not specifically mentioned in the Parent/Student Handbook, is inappropriate. If dressed inappropriately, students will be told to change clothing. If there are any doubts about the appropriateness of the attire, DON'T WEAR IT.

STUDENT PARKING: All students should park in the parking lot west of the elementary building. The front spaces with a horse in it is for the Seniors. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshen should park in the other spaces. Do not park in the spaces that have a S in it. That is for the staff members.

FYI: If you are using ice in plastic bag from the athletic training room, please empty the ice/water into a sink and then throw the plastic bag into the trash. Thank you

COLLEGE VISITS: SENIORS & JUNIORS: If you would like to meet with a representative from one of the following colleges, please sign up in the office prior to their arrival. When the rep gets here, we will call you to the office. All college meetings will be in the lounge area of the Media Center. The following colleges will be here: WIT Thursday, March 14 2:20 PM

ATHLETIC TRAINER: Chad Grotewold from Orthopedic Institute will have his outreach clinic at the GLR high school this year. Please sign up in the office if you would like to see the trainer. Chad will be here Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 8:30 AM.

WEATHER RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS: The following TV and Radio Stations will carry our weather related announcements: TV Stations KELO-TV; KTIV-TV; KSFY-TV; KMEG-TV; KCAU-TV Radio Stations KIWA 105.3; K101 101.1; KIHK 106.9; KNWC 96.5; KUOO 103.9

LOOKING AHEAD: Jan. 28 Varsity Wrestling @ Heelan 5:30 Bus leaves 2:30 Jan. 29 JV-V G/B BB @ Okoboji 4:45; 6:15; & 7:45 Jan. 31 Speech Large Group Evening of Performance 7:00 PM Feb. 1 9th-V G/B BB @ MOC-FV 4:45; 6:15 & 7:45 Feb. 2 Sectional Wrestling Meet (TBA) State Large Group Speech Contest @ Spencer, IA Feb. 4 3rd Quarter Mid-Term FFA Meeting 7:00 PM Feb. 5 Regional Team Dual Wrestling Tournament (TBA) 6:00 PM JV-V G/B BB vs. Sibley-Ocheyedan 3:45; 4:45; 6:15; & 7:45. Parents Night for Basketball Feb. 7 Girls Regional BB Tournament in George 7:00 PM GLR vs. HLP Feb. 8 9th-JV-V Boys BB @ Rock Valley 4:45; 5:45; 7:00 Feb. 9 District Wrestling Meet (Site TBA) 12:00 Noon ACT Assessment Test

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement – “It is the policy of George-Little Rock Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, socioeconomic status, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Code section 216.7 and 216.9. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have any questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by George-Little Rock Community School District, please contact Reid Geerdes, Equity Coordinator, George-Little Rock Community School, 500 E. Indiana Ave., George, IA 51237; phone number 712-475-3311, email: [email protected]. Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319- 1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 1(866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact the USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 1(800)877- 8339 or 1(800)845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Declaración de no discriminación de Iowa – "Es la política de George Little Rock comunidad distrito escolar no discrimina por razón de raza, credo, color, edad, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, estado civil, nivel socioeconómico o la religión en su programas, actividades o prácticas de empleo según lo requerido por la sección del código de Iowa 216.7 y 216,9. Existe un procedimiento de queja para el procesamiento de quejas de discriminación. Si usted tiene preguntas o quejas relacionadas con el cumplimiento de esta política por el distrito escolar comunidad George-Little Rock, por favor póngase en contacto con Reid Geerdes, Coordinador, escuela de la comunidad de George-Little Rock, 500 E. Indiana Ave., George, IA 51237; correo electrónico de 712-475-3311, número de teléfono: [email protected] Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319 - 1004; teléfono número 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; página web: https://icrc.iowa.gov. Para presentar una queja por discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 o llame al 1 (866) 632-9992 (voz). Individuos que son sordos o tienen discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA a través del servicio de retransmisión Federal al 1 (800) 877 - 8339 o 1 (800)845-6136 (español). USDA es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades y el empleador.