11/03/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken sandwich
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Mac n’Cheese

All students registered to vote in Tuesday’s general election, please meet in Mr. Smith’s room at the beginning of 3rd block today in order to examine a sample ballot. (SMITH)

Seniors: Friday, November 7 is the deadline for the December 13 ACT. Most of you have taken the ACT, but you may wish to register for the December test IF:
1) You are one of the SMALL HANDFULL OF SENIORS WHO DIDN”T take the October ACT (big hint here, folks)
2) You don’t feel confident that you did well on the previous attempt on the ACT and would like to improve your score.
Remember, if you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch, you can take the ACT TWICE for FREE! (PALMER)

The Booster Club is sponsoring a logo contest for all interested high school students. The new logo will be on Booster Gear - a first place prize will be rewarded. For further info, please contact the office or Mrs. Palmer. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Jostens will be here Wednesday afternoon to deliver class rings – we will call for you when she arrives. (OFFICE)

School-to-work: Pick up your November forms – turn in October’s. (HERMAN)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Herman’s room this week. (RALSTON)

STAFF:

The POD class has invited the community to gather in the lunchroom tomorrow night to watch election returns. The Troy Police Department’s Riot Squad has also been invited. Please use discretion in inviting your upper level classes. This event will be for WATCHING ELECTION RETURNS and related heated arguments and fights. It is not for playing tag, holding hands with your girlfriend, or whatever. Please bring snacks. (RALSTON)

10/31/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Scalloped potatoes & ham
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken sandwich

Go Trojans! Guys in Loyola, girls in T-Falls tonight!! (OFFICE)

Student Council meeting this morning at 9:10 in the library. (RALSTON)

Please excuse Varsity football players at 10:15 today for their game in Missoula. (COACH MAC)

Don’t forget the time changes this Sunday – turn your clocks back an hour. (OFFICE)

The Booster Club is sponsoring a logo contest for all interested high school students. The new logo will be on Booster Gear - a first place prize will be rewarded. For further info, please contact the office or Mrs. Palmer. (BOOSTER CLUB)

Hanna Folkerts, Destiny Tallmadge, Courtney Pils, Jordan Stapley, Jasmine Johnson, Stacy Reid and Jackie Proffitt – please don’t forget your shift at the Halloween Carnival on Friday night. (MRS. C.)

Jostens will be here next Wednesday afternoon to deliver class rings – we will call for you when she arrives. (OFFICE)

School-to-work: New forms available, Friday is the end of 1st quarter. Monday is November 3rd – return October forms ASAP. (HERMAN)

Jr. High Student Council members, please stop by my room today to sign thank you cards. (MILLER)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/30/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Soup & sandwich
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Scalloped potatoes & ham

Everyone who signed up for Winter Cheerleading meet after school today in the auditorium. (M. YEADON)

School-to-work: New forms available, Friday is the end of 1st quarter. Monday is November 3rd – return October forms ASAP. (HERMAN)

The Music Department will present the Fall Concert this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

Jr. High Student Council members, please stop by my room by Friday to sign thank you cards. (MILLER)

The Trojan football team will travel to Loyola Friday evening for their play-off game – Good Luck guys! Good Luck to Greg Lundin as he heads to Billings for State Soccer on Friday. Good Luck to the Lady Trojans as they play their last conference game of the season in T-Falls Friday night! (OFFICE)

Drug Prevention Assembly in the auditorium during 4th block today. First half will be grades 7, 8 & 9, second half will be grades 10, 11 &12. (RALSTON)

Mentors & Mentees: I still need volunteers to work the carnival Friday night. (CHIAVERINI)

Strategy Team meeting today in the library. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on attending Youth Day in Missoula. (KELSEY)

Denise Speck will be in the auditorium today at lunchtime with sports pictures and Homecoming Royalty pictures. (SPECK)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/29/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burgers
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Soup & sandwich

The Music Department will present the Fall Concert this Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. (NAGODE)

Anyone who did not vote yesterday – please stop by the computer lab today to vote. (PRIEVE)

Jr. High Student Council members, please stop by my room by Friday to sign thank you cards. (MILLER)

The Trojan football team will travel to Loyola Friday evening for their play-off game – Good Luck guys! Good Luck to Greg Lundin as he heads to Billings for State Soccer on Friday. Good Luck to the Lady Trojans as they play their last conference game of the season in T-Falls Friday night! (OFFICE)

Drug Prevention Assembly in the auditorium during 4th block Thursday. First half will be grades 7, 8 & 9, second half will be grades 10, 11 &12. (RALSTON)

Mentors & Mentees: I still need volunteers to work the carnival Friday night. (CHIAVERINI)

Strategy Team meeting Thursday in the library. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on attending Youth Day in Missoula. (KELSEY)

Denise Speck will be in the auditorium Thursday at lunchtime with sports pictures and Homecoming Royalty pictures. (SPECK)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/28/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken & noodles
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burgers

Alternative School Students: Meet in the computer lab today (Tues.) – we’ll be monitoring the school wide election. (N. PRIEVE)

Drug Prevention Assembly in the auditorium during 4th block Thursday. First half will be grades 7, 8 & 9, second half will be grades 10, 11 &12. (RALSTON)

Mentors & Mentees: I still need volunteers to work the carnival Friday night. (CHIAVERINI)

Strategy Team meeting on Thursday in the library. You must attend this meeting if you are planning on attending Youth Day in Missoula. (KELSEY)

Denise Speck will be in the auditorium at lunchtime with sports pictures and Homecoming Royalty pictures. (SPECK)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Current NHS members – please arrive around 6:30 p.m. this evening for the induction and don’t forget to bring a dessert. If you need help with speeches, come and talk to me. (DRURY)

NHS induction of new members this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the high school band room. Everyone is welcome. (DRURY)

If you lost some money – come and see Terry Kampfe to claim. (KAMPFE)

10/27/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Quesadilla
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken & noodles

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Newton’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Current NHS members – please arrive around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday for the induction and don’t forget to bring a dessert. If you need help with speeches, come and talk to me. (DRURY)

NHS induction of new members is Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the high school band room. Everyone is welcome. (DRURY)

10/24/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burritos
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Quesadilla

Good Luck to the Lady Trojans in Noxon tonight and at home on Saturday. Senior night on Saturday – come show your support! Good Luck to the Trojan football team in T-Falls tonight, you can do it! (OFFICE)

Close Up meeting today at lunch. (RANDALL)

5th Quarter Costume Party this Saturday, October 25th, following the VB games. Costumes are not required, just requested. There will be a prize for Most Creative Costume. Fear factor games, food and more. Some of you asked if you can bring out of town friends – absolutely, if they are 7th grade through college age. (P. GARCIA)

Seniors: Of the 16 students taking the ACT in Libby this Saturday, 13 are Troy students. In addition, five more of you are testing in Noxon. Way to be on the ball! (PALMER)

Foreign Language Club meeting today at break. New members are welcome, this includes Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

Creative Writers meet at lunch today. (CHIAVERINI)

Jr. High Student Council members – please meet in the high school lunchroom today at 4:00 to set up for the pumpkin carving contest. (MILLER)

Sign up sheet for winter cheerleading at the office. (MISTY)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Jones’ room this week. (RALSTON)

10/23/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken leg dinner
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burritos

Sign up at the office for the Pep Bus to T-Falls on Friday night! You need to sign up by the end of the day tomorrow. You need to have your membership dues paid and have a blue slip signed by your parents to get on the bus. The bus will leave from the high school parking lot at 5:00 p.m. Friday. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club meeting Friday at break. New members are welcome, this includes Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

Creative Writers meet at lunch Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

Booster Club is having a Costume Party 5th Quarter this Saturday following the volleyball games. We will have games and prizes for kids 7th grade and up. A costume is NOT required. (GARCIA)

Jr. High Student Council members – please meet in the high school lunchroom on Friday at 4:00 to set up for the pumpkin carving contest. (MILLER)

Sign up sheet for winter cheerleading at the office. (MISTY)

Strategy team meeting today at lunch in the library. We will be discussing the trip to Missoula. (S. KELSEY)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Jones’ room this week. (RALSTON)

10/22/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Pizza
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken leg dinner

Early out day today – we will be on the Friday schedule. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club meeting Friday at break. New members are welcome, this includes Jr. High students. (CHIAVERINI)

Creative Writers meet at lunch Friday. (CHIAVERINI)

Booster Club is having a Costume Party 5th Quarter this Saturday following the volleyball games. We will have games and prizes for kids 7th grade and up. A costume is NOT required. (GARCIA)

Dove Group meet Wednesday at lunch. (CHIAVERINI/MILLER)

Jr. High Student Council members – please meet in the high school lunchroom on Friday at 4:00 to set up for the pumpkin carving contest. (MILLER)

Sign up sheet for winter cheerleading at the office. (MISTY)

The afterschool program, including the cross-country running, will be canceled today due to the early out. (KELSEY)

Strategy team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. We will be discussing the trip to Missoula. (S. KELSEY)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Jones’ room this week. (RALSTON)

10/21/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Taco salad
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Pizza

Early out day tomorrow – we will be on the Friday schedule. (OFFICE)

The afterschool program, including the cross-country running, will be canceled on Wednesday due to the early out. (KELSEY)

Strategy team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. We will be discussing the trip to Missoula. (S. KELSEY)

Picture day today - you must have your money with you if you plan to purchase pictures. All students need to get a picture taken (even if you don’t plan to buy any) so you can get a student I.D. card. (OFFICE)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Jones’ room this week. (RALSTON)

10/15/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Double stuff pizza
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Corndogs

No school Thursday & Friday of this week. Have a nice break! (OFFICE)

Anyone interested in “The Dove Group” meet at 2nd lunch in Mrs. Chiaverini’s room today. Bring your lunch. (CHIAVERINI & MILLER)

Take your picture envelopes home - pictures are next Tuesday, you must have your money with you if you plan to purchase pictures. All students need to get a picture taken (even if you don’t plan to buy any) so you can get a student I.D. card. (OFFICE)

Attention disc golfers: There will be a disc golf tournament in Libby and Troy this Sunday, the 19th. We will meet at the Troy museum at 9:15 a.m. and travel together to the disc golf course in Libby. After playing there, we will travel back to Troy to play on our own course at 2:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating, sign up in the office. (S. KELSEY)

The afterschool program will not be running today due to the early out. Cross-country will run as usual – meet at the elementary school at 4:00 p.m. ready to run. (S. KELSEY)

FCCLA meeting today at break in the Foods Room. (HAALAND)

Junior High Student Council meeting today. (MILLER)

Mentors: The PTA needs ten of you to volunteer to work the carnival on Halloween. Sign up in my room. Seniors – it’s great community service. (CHIAVERINI)

Break Detention will be held in Ms. Martin’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/14/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burgers
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Double stuff pizza

No school Thursday & Friday of this week. (OFFICE)

Anyone interested in “The Dove Group” meet at 2nd lunch in Mrs. Chiaverini’s room Wednesday. Bring your lunch. (CHIAVERINI & MILLER)

The afterschool program will not be running this Wednesday, the 15th, due to the early out. Cross-country will run as usual – meet at the elementary school at 4:00 p.m. ready to run. (S. KELSEY)

FCCLA meeting Wednesday at break in the Foods Room. (HAALAND)

Junior High Student Council meeting Wednesday. (MILLER)

Mentors: The PTA needs ten of you to volunteer to work the carnival on Halloween. Sign up in my room. Seniors – it’s great community service. (CHIAVERINI)

Junior PSAT test takers: You MUST pay the office the $13.00 test fee BEFORE you can test unless you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch. If that’s the case, you MUST let Mr. Palmer know ASAP in order to receive the fee waiver. The test is Wednesday at 8:15am in the library. (PALMER)

Ninth through 11th graders: Mary Howard from the Student Assistance Foundation will visit Troy to teach you how to use the Montana Career Information System software. This is AWESOME stuff—college searches, job skills development, ACT/SAT practice tests, scholarship searches and tons more. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: 1st block – Sophomores Kinney through Winslow
2nd block – Freshmen Akin through McCleod
3rd block – Freshmen Merritt through Weiser (PALMER)

Break Detention will be held in Ms. Martin’s room this week. (RALSTON)

10/13/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Spaghetti
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Burgers

Congratulations to Mrs. Jansma’s class for winning the Jr. High homecoming dress-up competition. (MILLER)

No school Thursday & Friday of this week. (OFFICE)

Foreign Language Club – great behavior on our field trip! (MRS. C.)

Junior High Student Council meeting Wednesday. (MILLER)

Mentors: The PTA needs ten of you to volunteer to work the carnival on Halloween. Sign up in my room. Seniors – it’s great community service. (CHIAVERINI)

Junior PSAT test takers: The test is less than a week away. Have you signed up yet? You MUST pay the office the $13.00 test fee BEFORE you can test unless you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch. If that’s the case, you MUST let Mr. Palmer know ASAP in order to receive the fee waiver. The test is Wednesday at 8:15am in the library. (PALMER)

Ninth through 11th graders: Mary Howard from the Student Assistance Foundation will visit Troy to teach you how to use the Montana Career Information System software. This is AWESOME stuff—college searches, job skills development, ACT/SAT practice tests, scholarship searches and tons more. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: 2nd block – Juniors Akin through Johnson
3rd block – Juniors Kelso through Williams
4th block – Sophomores Amelsberg through Jones
Tuesday: 1st block – Sophomores Kinney through Winslow
2nd block – Freshmen Akin through McCleod
3rd block – Freshmen Merritt through Weiser (PALMER)

Break Detention will be held in Ms. Martin’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Montana Repertory Theatre presents Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam & Eve” this evening October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students. (CHIAVERINI)

10/13/08

Sorry, but NO announcements today. The power outage on Friday lasted all day. We wrote the announcements out by hand but still couldn't get them onto a computer (but the computers didn't work anyway)

10/10/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken fajitas
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Spaghetti
DOOR DUTY SATURDAY: (1st match) S. Willis & T. Jones
(2nd match) D. Jordan & T. Kampfe

Good Luck to the Trojan football team as they take on Plains at home tonight! Good Luck to the Lady Trojan volleyball team at home tomorrow – they will be playing Valley Christian & Florence – the matches start at noon. (OFFICE)

Mentors: The PTA needs ten of you to volunteer to work the carnival on Halloween. Sign up in my room. Seniors – it’s great community service. (CHIAVERINI)

Those students planning to go to Kalispell Saturday for the Speech/Debate trip – be at the high school at 6:00 a.m. Bring your blue slip signed by your parent. (RALSTON)

If you are in Pep Club wear your t-shirt today and meet for the parade at 4:00 by the caboose. Face paint would be awesome. See you at the games! (GOE)

Junior PSAT test takers: The test is less than a week away. Have you signed up yet? You MUST pay the office the $13.00 test fee BEFORE you can test unless you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch. If that’s the case, you MUST let Mr. Palmer know ASAP in order to receive the fee waiver. The test is next Wednesday, October 15th, at 8:15am in the library. (PALMER)

Ninth through 11th graders: Next week, Mary Howard from the Student Assistance Foundation will visit Troy to teach you how to use the Montana Career Information System software. This is AWESOME stuff—college searches, job skills development, ACT/SAT practice tests, scholarship searches and tons more. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: 2nd block – Juniors Akin through Johnson
3rd block – Juniors Kelso through Williams
4th block – Sophomores Amelsberg through Jones
Tuesday: 1st block – Sophomores Kinney through Winslow
2nd block – Freshmen Akin through McCleod
3rd block – Freshmen Merritt through Weiser (PALMER)

Don’t forget about the Ron Osborne Memorial Dinner today! They are having a spaghetti feed this evening and it will be held at the elementary gym from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students and $2.50 for children. Athletes can eat free of charge. The money raised from this dinner will go for scholarships for this year’s seniors. Come and support a great cause and have a great meal! (OFFICE)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Andersen’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Junior High Student Council meeting today at break. (MILLER)

Foreign Language Club – the bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. (CHIAVERINI)

Montana Repertory Theatre presents Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam & Eve” Monday night, October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students. (CHIAVERINI)

10/09/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Mac n Cheese
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken fajitas
DOOR DUTY THURSDAY: T. Jones, P. Suber & J. Higgins
DOOR DUTY SATURDAY: (1st match) S. Willis & T. Jones
(2nd match) D. Jordan & T. Kampfe

If you are in Pep Club wear your t-shirt Friday and meet for the parade at 4:00 by the caboose. Face paint would be awesome. See you at the games! (GOE)

The Girls Club will meet after school at the elementary school at 4:00 p.m. It is open to all girls in 7th-12th grade. (V. WILLIAMSON)

Brief, important FCCLA meeting today during break. (HAALAND)

The Navy recruiter will be in the auditorium today (Thursday, October 9th) during second lunch. (PALMER)

Junior PSAT test takers: The test is less than a week away. Have you signed up yet? You MUST pay the office the $13.00 test fee BEFORE you can test unless you qualify for free/reduced hot lunch. If that’s the case, you MUST let Mr. Palmer know ASAP in order to receive the fee waiver. The test is next Wednesday, October 15th, at 8:15am in the library. (PALMER)

Ninth through 11th graders: Next week, Mary Howard from the Student Assistance Foundation will visit Troy to teach you how to use the Montana Career Information System software. This is AWESOME stuff—college searches, job skills development, ACT/SAT practice tests, scholarship searches and tons more. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: 2nd block – Juniors Akin through Johnson
3rd block – Juniors Kelso through Williams
4th block – Sophomores Amelsberg through Jones
Tuesday: 1st block – Sophomores Kinney through Winslow
2nd block – Freshmen Akin through McCleod
3rd block – Freshmen Merritt through Weiser (PALMER)

Don’t forget about the Ron Osborne Memorial Dinner on Friday! They are having a spaghetti feed this year and it will be held at the elementary gym from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students and $2.50 for children. Athletes can eat free of charge. The money raised from this dinner will go for scholarships for this year’s seniors. Come and support a great cause and have a great meal! (OFFICE)

Homecoming Dance: Please get song requests or CD’s you want played to Chris Pils or Steph Jones by the end of the day today. (RALSTON)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Andersen’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday at break. (MILLER)

Foreign Language Club – the bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. (CHIAVERINI)

Montana Repertory Theatre presents Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam & Eve” Monday night, October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students. (CHIAVERINI)

Dress-up Friday: School spirit day (OFFICE)

Spirit Mums are on display and will be sold throughout the week while supplies last. We have a limited number so order yours today. Large are $20.00, small are $10.00. Each mum can be personalized at no extra cost. Your Mums will be available for pick up in the auditorium during break on Friday morning and can be worn for the rest of the day at school and at the game. (BOOSTER CLUB)

The Troy New Horizons Afterschool program has begun. The program will run Monday thru Thursday, 3:30 – 6:00 at the elementary school. Tutoring and snacks will be offered between 3:30 & 4:00, followed by a variety of activities. You are welcome to attend any day as long as you have a registration form filled out and turned in to the office. Additional forms are available at the office. (S. KELSEY)

Strategy team meeting today at lunch in the library. We will need to know whether or not you can go to Youth Days on November 9th & 10th. (KELSEY)

10/08/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Tacos
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Mac n Cheese
DOOR DUTY THURSDAY: T. Jones, P. Suber & J. Higgins
DOOR DUTY SATURDAY: (1st match) S. Willis & T. Jones (2nd match) D. Jordan & T. Kampfe

Design Students: Take 2nd lunch today. Come to the art room at the beginning of 3rd block – NOT to the elementary school. (J. PALMER)

Don’t forget about the Ron Osborne Memorial Dinner on Friday from 4-7 pm! They are having a spaghetti feed this year and it will be held at the elementary gym. The cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students and $2.50 for children. Athletes can eat free of charge. The money raised from this dinner will go for scholarships for this year’s seniors. Come and support a great cause and have a great meal! (OFFICE)

Homecoming Dance: Please get song requests or CD’s you want played to Chris Pils or Steph Jones by the end of the day Thursday. (RALSTON)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Andersen’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday at break. (MILLER)

Foreign Language Club – the bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. (CHIAVERINI)

Montana Repertory Theatre presents Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam & Eve” Monday night, October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students. (CHIAVERINI)

Dress-up Thursday: Formal day
Dress-up Friday: School spirit day (OFFICE)

Spirit Mums are on display and will be sold throughout the week while supplies last. We have a limited number so order yours today. Large are $20.00, small are $10.00. Each mum can be personalized at no extra cost. Your Mums will be available for pick up in the auditorium during break on Friday morning and can be worn for the rest of the day at school and at the game. (BOOSTER CLUB)

The Troy New Horizons Afterschool program has begun. The program will run Monday thru Thursday, 3:30 – 6:00 at the elementary school. Tutoring and snacks will be offered between 3:30 & 4:00, followed by a variety of activities. You are welcome to attend any day as long as you have a registration form filled out and turned in to the office. Additional forms are available at the office. (S. KELSEY)

Strategy team meeting on Thursday at lunch in the library. We will need to know whether or not you can go to Youth Days on November 9th & 10th. (KELSEY)

SENIOR PARENTS TAILGATE PARTY!!!
Tonight from 5-7 pm at the Games
$5 per plate

10/07/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Chicken strips
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Tacos

Congratulations to the Jr. High volleyball “Lady Knights” and their successful seasons. The 8th grade finished 12-4 and the 7th grade 16-0. (RAMONDELLI)

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Andersen’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Junior High Student Council meeting Friday at break. (MILLER)

Foreign Language Club – the bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. (CHIAVERINI)

Montana Repertory Theatre presents Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam & Eve” Monday night, October 13th, at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Cost is $5.00 adults, $3.00 students. (CHIAVERINI)

Dress-up Wednesday: Hobo/redneck/hillbilly day
Dress-up Thursday: Formal day
Dress-up Friday: School spirit day (OFFICE)

Spirit Mums are on display and will be sold throughout the week while supplies last. We have a limited number so order yours today. Large are $20.00, small are $10.00. Each mum can be personalized at no extra cost. Your Mums will be available for pick up in the auditorium during break on Friday morning and can be worn for the rest of the day at school and at the game. (BOOSTER CLUB)

The Troy New Horizons Afterschool program has begun. The program will run Monday thru Thursday, 3:30 – 6:00 at the elementary school. Tutoring and snacks will be offered between 3:30 & 4:00, followed by a variety of activities. You are welcome to attend any day as long as you have a registration form filled out and turned in to the office. Additional forms are available at the office. (S. KELSEY)

Strategy team meeting on Thursday at lunch in the library. We will need to know whether or not you can go to Youth Days on November 9th & 10th. (KELSEY)


SCAVENGER HUNT – 2008
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· starts at 5:30 PM Tuesday afternoon
· you must be back by 7:00 PM – late teams will be disqualified
· maximum of 4 on a team – all must be THS students (parent drivers are OK)
· one vehicle per team
· one list per team
· name of owner must accompany item – ALL ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED TO OWNERS
· payoff: $25/$15/$10
· decisions of the judges are final! NO WHINING!
· DRIVE SAFELY!

10/06/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Soup & Sandwich
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken Strips

Break Detention will be held in Mr. Andersen’s room this week. (RALSTON)

All Junior High girls interested in playing basketball need to meet in the auditorium right after school today. (A. TRULOCK)

The Troy New Horizons after school program will begin today. The program will run Monday thru Thursday, 3:30 – 6:00 followed by a variety of activities & projects. You are welcome to attend any day you can as long as you have a registration form filled out and turned in. Additional forms can be found in the office. We’ll see you! (S. KELSEY)


SCAVENGER HUNT – 2008
**************************
· starts at 5:30 PM Tuesday afternoon
· you must be back by 7:00 PM – late teams will be disqualified
· maximum of 4 on a team – all must be THS students (parent drivers are OK)
· one vehicle per team
· one list per team
· name of owner must accompany item – ALL ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED TO OWNERS
· payoff: $25/$15/$10
· decisions of the judges are final! NO WHINING!
· DRIVE SAFELY!

10/03/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Nachos
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Soup & sandwich

Good Luck to the Lady Trojans in Loyola on Saturday. (OFFICE)

Freshmen: You only have $40.00 in your account – you must pay your dues if you want a float! (OFFICE)

All Junior High girls interested in playing basketball need to meet in the auditorium right after school on Monday. (A. TRULOCK)

The Troy New Horizons after school program will begin next Monday. The program will run Monday thru Thursday, 3:30 – 6:00 followed by a variety of activities & projects. You are welcome to attend any day you can as long as you have a registration form filled out and turned in. Additional forms can be found in the office. We’ll see you Monday! (S. KELSEY)

Geocaching – for Jr. High & H.S. students: The Troy New Horizons Learning Center is taking students on the Old Hwy trail this Sunday (the 5th) at 1:30 p.m. Sign up in the office by this afternoon if you would like to go. You must have a completed registration form (available in the office) to attend. We will be meeting in the high school parking lot at 1:20. Bring cold weather clothing, comfortable shoes and water. We will return to the high school by 4:30. (S. KELSEY)

Break Detention will be held in Mrs. Jansma’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Jr. High students that are interested in the pumpkin carving contest need to sign up in Mrs. Miller’s room by today. (MILLER)

Want to see “Phantom of the Opera” in Spokane? I have five tickets available for October 12th at 1:00 p.m. Washington time. First come, first serve. (CHIAVERINI)

Creative Writers: Please turn your contracts in today. Thanks. (CHIAVERINI)

NHS meeting today in Ms. Drury’s during break time. (For current members only.) (DRURY)

Get your Community Calendar orders turned in – the deadline is today. You can leave your orders at the office with Shannen. (OFFICE)

NEXT WEEK IS HOMECOMING WEEK

Order of Events:

This Friday after school: Begin float decorating
Class secretary picks up purchase orders from Cookie on Friday
Class sponsors required as chaperones
Sunday 1pm – 5 pm: Hall Decorating
Tape to lockers only (glass OK if using blue painters tape)
OK to use floor but no tape or paint
Class sponsors required as chaperones
Judging will take place before school on Monday
Junior high will not participate in hall decorating
Monday during break: Dress-up day – Cross-dress Day
Points for best individual and highest % class participation
Five additional points for a class sponsor dressing up
Junior high will have separate judging
Tuesday during break: Dress-up day – Pro-sport athelete Day
Points for best individual and highest % class participation
Five additional points for a class sponsor dressing up
Junior high will have separate judging
Wednesday during break: Dress-up day – Hobo/Redneck/Hillbilly Day
Points for best individual and highest % class participation
Five additional points for a class sponsor dressing up
Junior high will have separate judging
Wednesday evening: Game Night
Tailgate party hosted by Troy Senior Parents
Class sponsors required as chaperones
Bonfire (pick up wood from Chapel Cedar after school)
Thursday during break: Dress-up day – Formal Day
Points for best individual and highest % class participation
Five additional points for a class sponsor dressing up
Junior high will have separate judging
Friday during break: Dress-up day – School Spirit Day
Points for best individual and highest % class participation
Five additional points for a class sponsor dressing up
Junior high will have separate judging
Friday 4th block: Pep rally
Class poster competition & judging
Friday after school: Homecoming Parade
Friday during half-time: Homecoming Royalty
Friday after game: Homecoming dance
Semi-formal – no jeans or t-shirts
After game until 12 am
No one admitted after 10 pm
Saturday during half-time: Spirit Stick awards

10/01/08

HOT LUNCH TODAY: French dip
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Quesadilla

Parent/Teacher conferences are tonight from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Have your parents come in and meet with your teachers – write down your schedule for them. (OFFICE)

Break Detention will be held in Mrs. Jansma’s room this week. (RALSTON)

Strategy team meeting at lunch on Thursday in the library. (S. KELSEY)

Jr. High students that are interested in the pumpkin carving contest need to sign up in Mrs. Miller’s room by Friday. (MILLER)

Want to see “Phantom of the Opera” in Spokane? I have five tickets available for October 12th at 1:00 p.m. Washington time. First come, first serve. (CHIAVERINI)

Creative Writers: Please turn your contracts in on Friday. Thanks. (CHIAVERINI)

Seniors: Please meet at the front of the school this morning at 9:35 for a group picture for the community calendar. Thanks. (ALICIA)

If you were on free/reduced lunch last year and have NOT filled out new paperwork this year – you will be charged full price starting tomorrow. (LUNCH LADIES)

NHS meeting this Friday in Ms. Drury’s during break time. (For current members only.) (DRURY)

All non-football players who intend to try out for basketball please meet w/coach Smith Thursday during break. That includes grades 9-12. No football players allowed. (COACH SMITH)

Pep Club meeting today during break. (B. GOE)

Interested in Sunday Night Youth/Adult Bowling League? It starts October 19th, grades 7-12 are eligible, the cost is $12.00 per team. Check out the flier on the main bulletin board – call Trojan Lanes to reserve your spot! (OFFICE)

FCCLA is sponsoring a Blood Drive this Thursday in the high school auditorium from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. If you’re 17 you can donate with parental permission. Please sign up at the office. (HAALAND)

School-to-work people: New sign-in forms are available. Please return September forms and pick up October’s form. (HERMAN)

Get your Community Calendar orders turned in – the deadline is Friday. You can leave your orders at the office with Shannen. (OFFICE)

Juniors: ASVAB results & career development will occur today during 4th block. We will meet in Mr. Smith’s room. (PALMER)

NOTE THE DATE CHANGE: A junior or senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 who would like to be considered for NHS – see Ms. Drury. Forms must be completed by TODAY. (DRURY)