COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99
South Student Announcements
Thursday, February 23, 2017
ACTIVITIES
In recognition of Black History Month, we present a page in Black History.
On this date, February 23, 1868-Dr William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B) DuBois, educator and civil rights advocate, is born in Great Barrington, Mass.
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” TODAY!! 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 ToothFairy 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.
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 24, 2017 from the:
United States Army & Illinois Army National Guard
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.
“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.”
Mustangs, we need YOU to Plunge! Be bold & dare the cold! Let’s do this together for Special O! Be sure to stop by C149 today to pick up your forms! Check out the student activities page to register on-line.
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 Theatre 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.
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.
Attention French Club! Come join us in A212 at 3:30 on TODAY!! We will be making custom magnets, key chains and pins. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome, see you then!
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.”
HAVE A WONDERFUL THURSDAY AND REMEMBER TO BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND ENGAGED….
IT’S THE MUSTANG WAY!