COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99
South Student Announcements
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
ACTIVITIES
In recognition of Black History Month, we present a page in Black History.
On this date, February 22, 1989- Colonel Frederick Drew Gregory, the nephew of Dr. Charles Drew (creator of the blood bank) became the first astronaut to command the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Attention Seniors: Do you need help reading your Award Letter? Bring your copy of the Award Letter because DGS is providing a “Financial Aid Award Letter Comparison Workshop” on Thursday, February 23rd in Room A109 during lunch periods
“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.”
Attention Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
DGS will be hosting a College Exploration Night on Wednesday, March 15th, at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium for students and their parents. There will be representatives from four different types of colleges/universities - Selective, Public. Large and Small Private. There will also be representatives from the Armed Forces available to answer questions. Also, a session in Essay Writing will be offered. If you have any questions, please stop by the College & Career Center
“It’s award season! If you have read four or more of the Abe Award Nominees cast your vote between February 15th and March 15th. You can vote in person at the library, or online via the DGS Library website. We will reveal DGS’ Abe winner on March 16th, 2017.”
Congratulations to the following students who will be inducted into NTHS on Thursday, March 9th at 7:15 AM in the Little Theater. An informational meeting will be held Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 in B327. David Aronson, Ian Bales, Emily Berryman, Jacob Bormann, Madison Copot, Athina Darrus, Gina DeCarlis, Joe Dobosenski, Megan Gallagher, Victoria Garcia, Jonathan Guttello, Brock Herion, Lauren Hynd, Abhishek Jariwala, Steven Komendanchik, Renee Kryk, Raymond Liu, James Mahlan,, Aanika Mathew, Jayson Mears, John O’Neill, Mahima Patel, Jacqueline Pawl, Kai Petersen, Kara Petersen, Christopher Pry, Arman Rasheed, Mersim Rizmani, Nicholas Rohl, Rohan Siddhpura, Tyler Spencer, Thaddeus Surdyk, Armin Taheri, Sherwin Thomas, Jon Urgello, Ian Wisniewski, Ethan Witt.
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 G.P.A 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, Tomorrow February 23, 2017 from the:
University of Pittsburgh
If you are interested in attending any of these presentations, you need to sign up in the Naviance program.
Auditions for the Masque and Gavel Talent show will be held TODAY! February 22, beginning at 3:30PM. We are looking for talents of all kind, so if you can dance, sing, plan an instrument, juggle or have a killer stand-up routine, come on out and audition! Pick up an audition form on the board outside of D175. Questions? See Mr. Matkovich or Ms. Rubin.
Attention Adventure Club: if you haven’t attended in a while that’s ok…bring a friend and some ideas for our next outgoing… Hope to see you there. We will meet in D178 TODAY after school.
Calling all hip hop dancers. We will be having an open rehearsal/workshop for anyone who is interested in learning how to dance hip hop. Rehearsal will be TODAY! Bring your energy and be ready to learn. You could have the opportunity to perform in the next talent show.
Attention French Club! Come join us in A212 at 3:30 on Thursday Feb. 23. We will be making custom magnets, key chains and pins. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome, see you then!
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.
Attention Movie Lovers: Movie Clubs’ February Movie is: Three Musketeers! Come watch this Thursday, February 23, in C265 at 3:30pm. There will be popcorn! Bring a friend.
HAVE A GREAT WEDNESDAY AND REMEMBER TO BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND ENGAGED….
IT’S THE MUSTANG WAY!