1. REMINDER:  Doodle for Google submissions must be postmarked by March 16th!!! Don’t miss you chance!

2.  The Junior High Student Council will be sponsoring a Junior High dance on March 18 from 7-9 pm.  The theme is “Green Out” so come dressed in green if you wish.  No  admission will be charged but if you leave the building you may not come back in.  Only Belle Plaine Junior High students will be allowed to enter.

3.  Mr. Heying will have the weight room open every day after school.

4.  Junior High boys may sign up for track in Mr. Bohlen’s room before Friday March 11th.  First practice will be March 23rd.

5.  The following seniors missed their Iowa Financial Aid Workshop with Miss Daily:  Emily Foels, Cody Trealoff, Dani Coover, Keegan DeMeulenaere, Alexis Farr, Garrett Rollins, David Dietze, Kellie Freeman, Franky Gallardo, Mitch Jacobi, Drew Kim, Carl Meck, Reed Petersen, Scott C roft, Dawn Phelps, Cheyenne Robison, Marlee Schminke, Jalen Schmuecker, Jessica Smith, & Kurtis Osipchack.  We don’t want to see you miss out on any opportunity for free money for college!!  Please see Miss Daily for more information.  Congrats to all other seniors who attended and started the process to qualify!

6.   The following seniors need to get senior pictures turned into Mrs. Maxwell or Dawn immediately:   Reed Petersen & Garrett Rollins.  We need these pictures immediately.  This is your last chance. If you don’t have pictures, see Mrs. Maxwell to have a photo taken immediately.  If we do not receive these items, you will not be in the yearbook!!

7. Seniors:  Bring in those old pictures of you and your classmates when you were young. The yearbook wants to see you at your friends 6th birthday party or at  T-ball games or just in the back yard.

8.  The yearbook wants your pictures of you and your friends at your job or at any other activity outside of school.  Bring them to Mrs. Maxwell.

9.  There is a sign up sheet in the office for any junior high girls interested in going out for track.  There will be a meeting at Longfellow on March 16th immediately after school and the first practice will be on March 22nd.

10.  Kirkwood is hosting cheerleading tryouts for their 2011-2012 school year.  They’re seeking potential K’wood students who have stunting experience, strong leadership skills, time management skills, & enthusiasm.  Try outs are May 1st or May 8th.  Register by calling 319-398-7647.  Check out their website at www.kirkwood.edu/cheerleading.

11. WHOA…SENIORS!!!  Stop and think about your scholarship potential.  Are you completing all applications possible to earn free money for college?  Don’t assume someone else is a better candidate than you are!! Don’t miss out on any opportunities!!

12.  SENIORS:  Please check the schedule of computer lab financial aid trainings today…it’s very important you show up on time!

13.  From WWW…Millions of pounds of chemicals, like lead, mercury, and pesticides, pour into our waterways each year contaminating wildlife, seafood, and drinking water.

14. From WWW…99% of all things we buy are not in use after 6 months.

15. From WWW…A US Industry admits to 4 billion pounds of toxic pollution released per year (likely far more)!

16.  The following seniors need to turn in baby pictures :  Dani Coover and Garrett Rollins.  If we do not receive these items you will not be in the yearbook.  This is your last chance.

17.  Jr. High and High School softball pitchers and catchers practice is Thursday in the high school gym at 7:15.

18.  From WWW…The United States is responsible for almost 25% of the worlds total energy consumption.  we use one million gallons of oil every two minutes.

19.  SILVER CORD OPPORTUNITY:  In the upcoming days/weeks, MidwestOne Bank will be looking for some burly Plainsmen to help with a cleaning project hauling things out of their upstairs and basement.  This would be a great silver cord opportunity.  If you’re interested in helping, please let Miss Daily know.  They haven’t yet specified the dates/times.

20.  Any FFA member that wants to be an FFA Officer must get a nomination form from Mr. Frank and fill it out.

21.  ATTENTION SENIORS:   Have you finished your Iowa Financial Aid application that’s available on IHaveaPlanIowa.gov.?  Many of you missed last week’s training sessions–we don’t want you to miss out on this great opportunity!

22.  Are you looking for a prom dress?  ”New To You” has lots of prom dresses for sale.  Stop in and see the great selection

23.  From WWW…Average Americans create 4.5 lbs. of garbage a day that amount doubled from 30 years ago.

24.  Any winter athlete that would like their picture off the bulletin board in the library may take it off.

25.  Juniors and seniors will sign up for the blood drive on Tuesday during advisor.  All 16 year olds will have to have a parent permission slip signed before you are able to donate.  Please pick up a slip in the office.

26.  From WWW… More than 100 million Americans live in urban areas where the air is officially classified by the EPA as unsafe to breathe.

27.  There is a sign up sheet in the office for any junior high girls interested in going out for track.  There will be a meeting at  Longfellow on March 16th immediately after school and the first practice will be on March 22nd.

28.  The boys basketball banquet is tomorrow night at 6:00 in the cafeteria.

29.  REMINDER:  All sophomores will be taking the PLAN test next Wednesday, March 23rd.  We’ll be venturing to the Lutheran Church and anticipate being gone 1st-4th periods to be safe.  (Truthfully, we’ll probably return during 4th).  Make-up slips will not be issued since this is a “whole class” event.

30.  ATTENTION JUNIORS:  Have you planned your one college visit yet?  All visits must be taken before May 1st and must be scheduled with Miss Daily.  Please see her so your plans can be made as soon as possible!

31. From WWW… As ,amu as 70,000 people nation wide may die prematurely from heart and lung diseases aggravated by particulate air pollution.

32.  Any High School student who interviewed for a lifeguard should meet in Mr. Bohlen’s room during advisor today for a short meeting.

33.  From WWW…The United States is responsible for almost 25% of the worlds total energy consumption.  We use one million gallons of oil every two minutes.

34.  There is a mandatory golf meeting in the band room right after school on Thursday.

35.  From WWW…We could cut our nations energy consumption in half by the year 2030 simply by using energy more efficiently and by using more renewable energy sources.  In the process, we could promote economic growth by saving consumers $2.3 trillion and by producing one million new jobs.

36.  Junior High girls track will have a meeting at Longfellow on March 16th immediately after school and the first practice will be on March 22nd.

37.  ATTENTION ALL ACADEMIC MENTORS:  In order to receive a passing 3rd quarter grade, you must attend a 5-10 minute conference with Miss Daily to review your cooperating teacher’s evaluation of your performance so far.  You MUST schedule a time to meet with Miss Daily before this Friday at 3:20!!  You are encouraged to set up a conference time during your study hall or before or after school.

38. ATTENTION CURRENT ACADEMIC MENTORS:  On Thursday or Friday this week, you must attend a REQUIRED 5-10 minute meeting  with Miss Daily to review your performance this semester.  If you do not attend a conference, you will receive a not-so-pretty 3rd quarter grade.  Please schedule with Miss Daily ASAP!!!  Use your study hall time or before or after school time wisely.  Thank you.