-Attention seniors: We will have our first class meeting on Thursday, Oct. 12. You will be dismissed BY ANNOUNCEMENT 2nd hour to go to the Large Commons. Morning CACC students will report to their 5th hour and will also be dismissed BY ANNOUNCEMENT. At this meeting, we will be discussing senior events for the year and be ordering graduation caps, gowns and other class of 2024 gear. Make sure you are at school and in the meeting on Thursday!!
-Art club will be meeting TODAY from 3:17-4:15 in room 235. Come and join us as we make spooky decorations for the school! Art club will also meet on October 17th from 3:17 until 4:45 in room 235. We will be pumpkin carving!
-Open gym for girl’s basketball is being held on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. See Coach Collins or Coach Daniel if you have any questions.
-Are you passionate about film and interested in exploring the rich and diverse world of African American cinema? Well, you're in luck! Registration for the spring 2024 semester of African American Literature is still open. The class is open to 10-12 grade students only. Don't pass up this opportunity to explore the fascinating world of African American film and to have a greater understanding of the impact that narrative in movies can have. If you have any questions about the course, please reach out to Mr. Jackson or your Assistant Principal for more information.
-The Be Yourself Club invites faculty and staff to participate in our door decorating contest, celebrating Halloween, LGBTQ+ History Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. We encourage teachers to pick one of the three themes to use when decorating your doors and collaborate with one of their classes to decorate their doors creatively. To be eligible for a chance to win a Halloween pizza party, please ensure your doors are fully decorated by October 25th. The judging criteria will consider creativity, skill, and effort put into the door decorations. Best of luck, and may the most outstanding door win!
-The Be Yourself Club is a safe space for conversations, friendships, and fun for students who belong to or support the LGBTQ+ community. The Be Yourself Club will meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. There is a meeting TODAY after school in room 245. Please reach out to Mr. Jackson for more information.
-The Coalition for Racial Equity will be meeting after school on Tuesday, October 17th, from 3:30–4:15 p.m. in room 245. Please reach out to Mr. Jackson, Ms. Morrison, or Ms. Iaiennaro for more information. All are welcome to attend.
-Now for a moment of silence.
-Please Rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
-And now it’s time for today’s welcoming ritual. Please take a minute to discuss your response with your class: Sunday was National Hero Day! What would be some characteristics of a real-life "hero" in your opinion?