PHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, December 12th
CHARACTER TRAIT: Citizenship
“It’s not enough to have lived. We should be determined to live for something. May I suggest that it be creating joy for others, sharing what we have for the betterment of mankind, bringing hope to the lost and love to the lonely.” Leo Buscaglia
Lunch: Meatball Sub, Marinara/Mozzarella, Baked Chips, Baby Carrots, Romaine Salad, Fruit & Milk
GENERAL NEWS
BRTC Students - Those who attend classes at BRTC need to get an official transcript from BRTC and bring it to Mrs. Cyndy in the office no later Tuesday, December 13th.
The results of the District Leadership Events are as follows: Great Job !!!
...Maddie Russell ranked third in Prepared Public Speaking
...Sarah Brown ranked third in Extemporaneous Speaking
Conduct of a Chapter Meeting ranked fourth - Team members were:
...Maddie Akins, Lundyn Dooley, Madilyn, McDowell, Keith Stalnaker, Parker Brown, Taylor Donner, Sara Hilton, and Jeffrey Hart.
...Maddie Russell ranked in the top ten of Discussion Meet
...Lundyn Dooley Ranked in the top sixteen of Creed Speaking
Tip-Off T-shirts for Sale $10 each… See Monica Brewington at MD Williams.
FBLA: We have adopted a family for Christmas this year. Check your email for a list of sizes and items the children need. All who brings gifts will be invited to a Pizza Party during lunch before Christmas Break.
If any agriculture students do not have an FFA membership cards please see Mr. Washburn.
FFA Members that have signed up for CDE's Teams will need to attend the CDE Meeting on December 14th at 12:10 to discuss the contests and practice times.
LINK Little Caesars' Pizza Kits delivery will be on Tuesday December 13, 2016. All kits will need to be picked up that afternoon of the 13th because the pizza kits are frozen and need to be in your freezer. Mrs. Cox will stay late that day to meet parents when they get off from work.
Christmas Roll Sale - Hot Rolls, Wheat Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls - Last day to order December 14th. Place your order with any of the school cafeterias.
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE! Yearbooks will be $40.00, personalization $5.00 (monogram and crests will still be available online only), and icons $3.00 each.
***Please Answer this ONE question poll for yearbook.
CLUB MEMBERS ONLY of DRAMA, FBLA, SPANISH, FFA, FCCLA, SWAT, STUDENT COUNCIL, KEY, NHS, ART, LINK, HISTORY, CIRCLE OF FRIENDS, and INTERACT
***Please vote for CHIEFTAIN
***Please answer this one question poll for yearbook.
*YEARBOOK is SELLING PIES to help purchase cameras. Chef's In has agreed to allowed us to sell their pies and give us all the proceeds. **We will be selling PECAN ($17), PEANUT BUTTER ($17), PUMPKIN ($15), CHOCOLATE CREAM ($15), and COCONUT CREAM ($15)
***Delivery Date of DEC. 22
****These pies will be delivered fresh, but can be frozen after delivery.
Please contact Rachel Sullinger or a yearbook staff member to purchase yours.
SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE: No early testing without prior approval from Mrs. Grooms
December 15th - 6th & 7th periods
December 16th - 3rd, 4th & 5th periods. Make up work or make up 6th & 7th period tests.
December 19th - 1st & 2nd periods. Make up work or make up 3rd, 4th, or 5th period tests.
December 20th - Any make up work or 1st and 2nd period tests.
Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for the Christmas Holiday, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 through Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The district will conduct its regular schedule on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Pocahontas Public Schools will re-open on Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Anyone interested in Chess Club see Mrs. Miller on Wednesdays. Chess practice will be Wednesdays at noon in her room at junior high.
S.W.A.T. will meet every Wednesday in Mrs. Baty’s room at lunch… Bring your lunch.
KEY CLUB will meet every Wednesday in Mr. James’ room at lunch
DRAMA CLUB MEETING DURING LUNCH EVERY WEDNESDAY
Mr. Miller will be offering tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays before school or directly after school. Please make sure to let him know if you will be attending. Students can also stop by his room during 4th hour, if needed.
Mrs. Henderson will be offering tutoring at 7:00 a.m. in her classroom on TUESDAYS. She will have a chrome cart available.
ALL students who drive and park on our campus must have a current hang tag.
The fall (green) athletic passes are no longer valid.
Winter athletic passes (basketball, swim, cheer) are accepted at the gate for winter sporting events. Students must show their pass at the gate for free entry, otherwise students are to pay the $2.00 entry fee.
MONDAY
It’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Day for all students and staff !!!
A Christmas Carol (Music appreciation trip to Memphis)
FBLA - If you name is on the list for bringing a gift for the Adopt-A-Family, you are invited to a Pizza Party tomorrow during lunch in Mrs. Blalock's room. We will wrap presents during lunch as well. You will need to bring something to drink.
Redskins (7th, JB,SB) vs Piggott @ Home at 5:00
Christmas Concert @ 6:30 in MDW gym
TUESDAY
Child Development Preschool Field Trip - 8:00 - 9:45… Students will be back for third period
There will be an FFA Officer meeting at 12:10
FBLA Adopt-A-Family Pizza Party
Fire Drill - 5th period
Lady Redskins (7th, JG) vs Piggott @ Home at 5:00
WEDNESDAY
There will be an FFA CDE meeting at 12:10 to discuss the upcoming season.
THURSDAY
Semester Tests - 6th & 7th periods
FFA Christmas Party 5:00 -7:00 in the Ag building. Please bring a canned good if you can and all FFA members are welcome.
FRIDAY
Semester Tests - 3rd, 4th, 5th periods….. Make ups for 6th & 7th periods
Lady Redskins & Redskins (JG,SG,JB,SB) vs Melbourne @ Melbourne at 4:30
SATURDAY
UPCOMING EVENTS
...News from the Counselor
Be sure to check your email often. Mrs. Hogan is sending out information daily. Below is some of the info she has already sent out.
Mrs. Hogan has added a long list of scholarships and deadlines that are open. CHECK YOUR EMAIL!
---FAFSA changes for the 2017-18 year
---Online College Guide link to website: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/education/online-colleges/
---Seniors are reminded that application for state scholarships are open and can apply at www.adhe.edu
These can be found under the Student tab and then Financial Aid.
---University of Oklahoma Application Deadline is December 15, 2016
---A-State Privately Funded Scholarship applications deadline February 1, 2017 @ 5:00
---National Wood Flooring Association Scholarship is designed to promote the post-secondary study of forestry and related forestry sciences. - $1000 - Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2017.
---Scholarship Essay regarding alcohol abuse and addiction affects on society - $3000/$2000/$1000 - Application deadline February 1st, 2017
---The Office of Pre-College Programs is now accepting applications for summer programs (June 24th - July 8th) at the University of Notre Dame for Summer 2017. Application deadline February 6, 2017.
---Arkansas Tech University Foundation Scholarships - All applications due February 15, 2017.
---Dept of Arkansas Coudret Trust Scholarship ($1000) and Garner Trust Scholarship ($2500) - Completed application and accompanying documents due at Dept Headquarters on or before March 13, 2017.
---Honorsgrad Multimedia Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline April 16, 2017
---B. Davis Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline May 22nd, 2017
---Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline June 1st, 2017
---Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline June 1st, 2017
---Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline June 1st, 2017
---Aspiring Nurse Scholarship - $1000 - Deadline midnight June 30, 2017
---PSAT/NMSQT Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship
SENIOR NEWS
RAFFLE TICKETS FOR MINI IPAD FOR PROJECT GRADUATION: See Mrs. Kim to pick up raffle tickets. If you sell 20 tickets you will receive $10 incentive money for the night of Project Graduation.
There is a new Senior List posted on the bulletin board across from the office. PLEASE CHECK it to be sure your name is spelled correctly. This is how it will be listed on your diploma.