Wednesday - May 11, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Cyberpunk (noun) - science fiction dealing with future urban societies dominated by technology. In William Gibson's latest cyberpunk novel Zero History, the plot centers around viral marketing for designer jeans.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 42
Juniors: 233
Sophomores: 307
Freshmen: 169

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

NHS MEETING: There will be a National Honor Society meeting Thursday, May 12 in Room A114 at 7 am. Make sure you are there. This will be the last one of the year.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All Freshman and JV baseball players are required to have all equipment turned in to their respective coaches and the $14 balance paid for their sweatshirts by Wednesday. Any problems see Coach Musser.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!