COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99
South Student Announcements
Friday, February 24, 2017
ACTIVITIES:
In recognition of Black History Month, we present a page in Black History.
On this date, February 24, 1864- Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first black woman to receive an M.D.. degree. She graduated from the New England Female Medical College. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was born in 1833. She worked from 1852-1860 as a nurse in Massachusetts.
“Did you know that one of the most prevalent chronic childhood illness is pediatric dental disease? February is National Children’s Dental Health month. FCCLA will be participating in the America’s Tooth Fairy Smile Drive. They will be collecting children’s toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash, during all lunch periods on Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24 in the cafeteria. Let’s come together to brighten children’s smiles.”
The DuPage County Election Commission is providing the opportunity for juniors and seniors to serve as Judges of Elections for the Consolidate General Election on April 4, 2017. In order to serve as an Election Judge a student must be a U.S. citizen with a GPA of 3.0 and complete a mandatory training class. Applications are available in the Social Studies office (D272). Completed applications need to be submitted to the Social Studies office my March 1, 2017. Training will be conducted on March 18, 2017.
A college representative will be here on Monday February 27, 2017 from the:
Pennsylvania Academy of the Arts & Robert Morris College
If you are interested in attending any of these presentations, you need to sign up in the Naviance program.
Summer School Drivers Ed Registration has begun. Students must be 15 by June 14, 2017. Applications are available in the counseling office, Room A110. Talk to your counselor for more information.
Get your act together! Can you sing, dance, tell stories, and teach about your culture? Would you like to read a poem, explain a tradition, etc.? Then we would love to have you! Cultures in Alliance (CIA) will have open auditions on Monday February 27th in the Little Theater at 3:30 pm. Our annual talent show will take place on Friday March 17th. If you have any questions, please stop by A110 and see Mr. Vetri.
The Dean’s Office is still in need of office aides for Periods 1, 4B, 7, and 8. If you are interested, please stop by the Dean’s Office, Room A104 to pick up a request form.
ATHLETICS
“Anyone interested in trying out for Girls’ Badminton will need to register BEFORE tryouts start on Monday, February 27th. Registration can be found on the DGS Athletics Page. Please contact Coach Painter in the math office with any questions.”
All interested in trying out for softball need to be registered on 8to18 before tryouts on Monday. Tryouts will be Monday from 6-8, Tuesday from 6-8 and Wednesday 8-10.
HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY AND REMEMBER TO BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND ENGAGED….
IT’S THE MUSTANG WAY!