Friday - February 26, 2010

AND A CHILD SHALL LEAD: "And A Child Shall Lead" premieres on the Benton stage March 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this intensely dramatic play which tells the true story of children in the Holocaust. Admission is only $5.

BENTON TEEN INSTITUTE: Are you ready to have fun and food all night? Benton Teen Institute will be March 5th - 6th from 7PM to 7AM. Registration forms can be picked up and turned into Ms. Sherard in Room A114. They are due to her by March 2nd.

FBLA DISTRICT COMPETITION: FBLA members who are planning on attending the district competition at NWMSU in Maryville must turn in your permission slips by Monday, March 1st. Bus leaves at 6:30 AM from the St. Joseph Public Library by East Hills Mall on Wednesday, March 3rd. We will return around 4 PM.

ACT DEADLINE: Juniors, listen up! The deadline for the April ACT is Friday, March 5th. All juniors, college bound and non-college bound, should take the ACT. You need a score and the earlier you take it, the better. Fee waivers are available if you are on free/reduced lunch. Please see your counselor for information on registering.

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN: Drama Club will be attending Central's production of "Annie Get Your Gun" on Sunday, March 7th. Our group ticket price is only $5. If you would like to attend, please pay Mrs. Schultz in room 102 by Monday, March 1st.

READ @ BENTON: The Read @ Benton poster campaign is winding down! Be sure to have your picture taken with a book during this last week of February if you'd like to enter! Prizes will include Borders gift cards for three lucky students!

A+ TUTOR TRAINING: A+ tutor training will be held three times during March. Make plans to attend one of the following training sessions:

• March 3rd after school
• March 16th before school
• March 30th after school
  

These sessions are held in Mrs. O'Dell's classroom in the library.

If you have questions, please see Ms. Sherard in the A+ office.

GRACE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Seniors with a C+ grade average or higher, who displays financial need should apply for the Grace Foundation Scholarship. It can be used for college or technical school. The application can be downloaded from Shared Files on Prep HQ. It is due to Mrs. Turner by TODAY.

CINDERELLA'S CLOSET: If you are needing a Prom Dress and/or accessories the Fairy Godmother is here to help! The 4th annual Cinderella's Closet will be open! The next "Giveaway Day" is Saturday, March 6th, from 9 AM - 1 PM at the YWCA in downtown St. Joseph. You need to be from Northwest Missouri or Northeast Kansas (the St. Joseph area) in order to receive assistance. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Rucker.