10.30.09

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Slugs & Worms
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Nachos Supreme

Happy Halloween – have fun, be safe! (OFFICE)

Good Luck to the Lady Trojans at 1:00 today as they play in the first round of the District Tourney. Come out and show your support! (OFFICE)

For those students who have purchased tickets to district volleyball for today, you are released at the end of third block, but must check out through the office before you leave campus. (RALSTON)

High School boys basketball meeting next week – Tuesday (11/3) at lunchtime. (ANDERSEN)

On stage Wednesday night at 7:00: Cassidy, Hannah, Mr. Bara & Jeff.
At 7:30: Alanah & Megan. (SMITH)

Ashley Neeley, Sara Helmrick, Gabe Hall, Jasmine & Calvin, Nick Tunison, Stacey, C.J., Tara & Kelly Kinney – please don’t forget your shifts at the Halloween Carnival at the elementary gym. (CHIAVERINI)

Picture retakes will be next Friday, November 6th. Stop by the office next week and pick up an envelope if you are having your picture taken. (OFFICE)

Today is “Paint it Pink” day. St. John’s and Glacier Bank have teamed up for a community fundraiser to provide local uninsured women with screening mammograms. We have a donation envelope at the office if anyone can donate to this good cause. (OFFICE)

All of those who have been on stage, be back at 7:00 Monday evening. (SMITH)

We have lots of coats, sweater, misc., in the “Lost & Found” at the office. Come by and claim YOUR belongings – it will be heading to Goodwill next week. (OFFICE)

Please release varsity volleyball players after 1st block today – we will meet at the Activity Center. Managers are to be released at noon and report to the Activity Center.
(COACH JANSMA)

As part of the New Horizons after school program – Mrs. Willis’s room will be open for 1 hour after school on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons. You can use the time to catch up on homework, type essays, do research etc. This will begin on Tuesday, November 3rd. (WILLIS)

Don’t miss the play Tuesday night – The Poe Project (as in Edgar Allan Poe). It is in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. – tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students. (CHIAVERINI)

Foreign Language Club: Several of you did not turn in your deposit last week. If you don’t turn it into me TODAY, you will not be eligible to attend the play. (MRS. C.)

All JV & C-team volleyball players need to turn in your equipment to Coach Jansma ASAP, before it gets charged to your school fee account. (COACH JANSMA)


The Elks scholarship deadline is Monday, November 2. Do NOT wait until the last minute--particularly with your reference letters and counselor evaluation form! (PALMER)

Jr. High Student Council meeting TODAY in Mrs. Miller’s room during break. (MILLER)

Break detention in Mrs Willis’ room this week. (RALSTON)

8th graders: This week’s schedule is ABABA. (PALMER)

10.29.09

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Quesadillas
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Slugs & Worms

Friday is “Paint it Pink” day. St. John’s and Glacier Bank have teamed up for a community fundraiser to provide local uninsured women with screening mammograms. We have a donation envelope at the office if anyone can donate to this good cause. (OFFICE)

Your LADY TROJANS are playing their first district-playoff game tomorrow at 1 pm. You will be excused from school to watch the game ONLY if you have purchased a ticket by the end of school on Thursday. Tickets are $6 per day and can be purchased from the office. (RALSTON)

Please release varsity volleyball players after 1st block on Friday – meet at the Activity Center. Managers are to be released at noon and report to the Activity Center.
(COACH JANSMA)

As part of the New Horizons after school program – Mrs. Willis’s room will be open for 1 hour after school on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons. You can use the time to catch up on homework, type essays, do research etc. This will begin on Tuesday, November 3rd. (WILLIS)

Don’t miss the play Tuesday night – The Poe Project (as in Edgar Allan Poe). It is in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. – tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students. (CHIAVERINI)

Pep Club poster/pizza party after school today in the lunchroom. If you ordered a t-shirt and have not paid for it – you need to do so ASAP. Thanks. (GOE)

Foreign Language Club: Several of you did not turn in your deposit last week. If you don’t turn it into me by this Friday, you will not be eligible to attend the play. (MRS. C.)

Strategy Team meeting today at lunch in the library. Turn in your blueslips – this meeting is mandatory if attending the conference in Missoula. (STEVERS)

All JV & C-team volleyball players need to turn in your equipment to Coach Jansma ASAP, before it gets charged to your school fee account. (COACH JANSMA)

Mentors/Mentees: I need volunteers to sign up to work the Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 31st, at the elementary gym. Times are 6-7, 7-8, & 8-9. Remember, this counts as giving back to our community. See me to sign up. (CHIAVERINI)

NHS Induction of new members is this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the band room. Everyone is welcome to attend. (DRURY)

FCCLA members: We will be having a meeting TODAY during 2nd lunch – don’t be late. (R. GARCIA)

The Elks scholarship deadline is Monday, November 2. Do NOT wait until the last minute--particularly with your reference letters and counselor evaluation form! (PALMER)

Jr. High Student Council meeting tomorrow in Mrs. Miller’s room during break. (MILLER)

Break detention in Mrs Willis’ room this week. (RALSTON)

8th graders: This week’s schedule is ABABA. (PALMER)

10.27.09

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Double stuff pizza
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken sandwich

Your LADY TROJANS are playing their first district-playoff game Friday at 1 pm. You will be excused from school to watch the game ONLY if you have purchased a ticket by the end of school on Thursday. Tickets are $6 per day and can be purchased from the office. (RALSTON)

Students interested in competing in Speech should meet with Mr Ralston today in the auditorium during the second half of your lunch period. We will be traveling to Kalispell this Saturday and Whitefish the following Saturday to compete. (RALSTON)

Foreign Language Club: Several of you did not turn in your deposit last week. If you don’t turn it into me by this Friday, you will not be eligible to attend the play. (MRS. C.)

Any 8th grade girl who would like to try out for the play, be on stage Wednesday night at 6:00. (T. SMITH)

On stage Wednesday at 6:15: J. Rebo, D. Blata, S. McLeod, M. Russell, R. Geuther,
S. Reid, D. Tallmadge, D. Anderson, S. Helmrick & A. Hight. (SMITH)

Strategy Team meeting Thursday at lunch in the library. Turn in your blueslips – this meeting is mandatory if attending the conference in Missoula. (STEVERS)

All JV & C-team volleyball players need to turn in your equipment to Coach Jansma ASAP, before it gets charged to your school fee account. (COACH JANSMA)

Mentors/Mentees: I need volunteers to sign up to work the Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 31st, at the elementary gym. Times are 6-7, 7-8, & 8-9. Remember, this counts as giving back to our community. See me to sign up. (CHIAVERINI)

NHS Induction of new members is Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the band room. Everyone is welcome to attend. (DRURY)

FCCLA members: We will be having a meeting today during 2nd lunch – don’t be late. (R. GARCIA)

Mr. Palmer's office will be closed TODAY (PALMER)

The Elks scholarship deadline is Monday, November 2. Do NOT wait until the last minute--particularly with your reference letters and counselor evaluation form! (PALMER)

Jr. High Student Council meeting Friday, October 30th, in Mrs. Miller’s room during break. (MILLER)

Break detention in Mrs Willis’ room this week. (RALSTON)

8th graders: This week’s schedule is ABABA. (PALMER)

10.26.09

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

Mentors/Mentees: I need volunteers to sign up to work the Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 31st, at the elementary gym. Times are 6-7, 7-8, & 8-9. Remember, this counts as giving back to our community. See me to sign up. (CHIAVERINI)

NHS Induction of new members is Thursday, October 29th, at 7:00 p.m. in the band room. Everyone is welcome to attend. (DRURY)

FCCLA members: We will be having a meeting on Tuesday during 2nd lunch – don’t be late. (R. GARCIA)

Mr. Palmer's office will be closed on Tuesday, October 27. (PALMER)

The Elks scholarship deadline is Monday, November 2. Do NOT wait until the last minute--particularly with your reference letters and counselor evaluation form! (PALMER)

P.O.D. students: I will have the computer lab open from 7-9 p.m. Monday evening for you to work on your portfolios. If this doesn’t work for you, let me know and I will try to work something else out with you. (COMPUTER LAB)

Recycling Club meeting today at break in Mrs. Miller’s room. (MILLER)

Jr. High Student Council meeting Friday, October 30th, in Mrs. Miller’s room during break. (MILLER)

Break detention is in room this week. (RALSTON)

8th graders: This week’s schedule is ABABA. (PALMER)

10.08.09

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Mac & Cheese
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken fajita

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

On stage Monday evening at 7:00: All those participants who were on stage last Monday evening.
On stage Wednesday at 7:00: Cassidy, Tom, Megan & Kristin. (T. SMITH)

HOMECOMING DANCE UPDATE: Your HS student council has voted to make the homecoming dance a SEMI-FORMAL event. This means no t-shirts, shorts, pajama bottoms, or denim of any kind. We all need to learn how to look our best at certain times. (RALSTON)

Brittany Basham is starting a Hip Hop and Jazz dance class for High Schoolers every Wednesday beginning in November. She will hold an informational meeting next Wednesday during break in the auditorium. (RALSTON)

High School Student Council meeting Friday during break. (RALSTON)

International Affairs Club meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m. (LIZOTTE)

NOTE THE CHANGE: NHS application deadline has been postponed until the end of the day Wednesday, October 14th. Your forms must be turned in by then. (DRURY)

New Horizons meetings today during both lunches in the library. (STEVER)

All volleyball players need to eat during 1st lunch on Friday. Be on the bus by 11:45 – we will leave at 12:00 sharp for our game in Mission. (COACH JANSMA)

SENIORS: The National Association for College Admission Counseling will host a College Fair on Thursday, October 22nd at the Spokane Convention Center. The evening session is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, so there's no reason to miss school that day. Many premier colleges from across the nation will be present. See Mr. Palmer for a list and for registration details. (PALMER)

8th graders: This week’s schedule is BABAB. (PALMER)

10.07.09

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Burgers
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Mac & Cheese

Parent-Teacher conferences this evening starting at 6:00 p.m. – don’t forget to remind your parents. (OFFICE)

Senior parent meeting Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the library. (HIGGINS)

FCCLA members: Please remember what your commitments are for today. If you have forgotten, check the schedule on the Foods Room door. (HAALAND)

New Horizons meetings Thursday during both lunches in the library. (STEVER)

All volleyball players need to eat during 1st lunch on Friday. Be on the bus by 11:45 – we will leave at 12:00 sharp for our game in Mission. (COACH JANSMA)

SENIORS: The National Association for College Admission Counseling will host a College Fair on Thursday, October 22nd at the Spokane Convention Center. The evening session is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, so there's no reason to miss school that day. Many premier colleges from across the nation will be present. See Mr. Palmer for a list and for registration details. (PALMER)

It’s not too late to get a blood donating appointment.
If you are 17 or older consider eating great sandwiches and cookies after donating some blood today. See the office to schedule a time. Also, the Red Cross says to make sure you eat a healthy breakfast/lunch and drink lots of water prior to giving blood. (HAALAND)

On stage this evening at 7:00: Cassidy, Tom, Megan & Kristen.
At 7:30: Mitch, Alanah, Megan, Delphia, Allie & Kevin. (pp. 3-6) (SMITH)

Any junior or senior who is interested in being considered for National Honor Society may pick up a form from Ms. Drury. You must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3. Forms are due by Friday. (DRURY)

8th graders: This week’s schedule is BABAB. (PALMER)

10.05.09

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Scallop potatoes & ham
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Nachos

Please release JV football players at 2:30 today for their game with Superior. The start time for the game is 4:00 (instead of 4:30) so that Superior can get home earlier. Please be aware of this time change. (COACH MAC)

If you are 17 or older consider eating great sandwiches and cookies after donating some blood on Wednesday. See the office to schedule a time. (HAALAND)

Quick Junior High student council meeting Tuesday during break in Mrs. Miller’s room. We have a problem with our dates. (MILLER)

Drama students: All play participants will meet with Mr. Smith in his room during the break this morning. Thanks. (T. SMITH)

On stage at 7:00 this evening: Jeff Rebo, Sarah McLeod, Marisa Russell, Rachel Geuther, Stacy Reid, Destiny Tallmadge, Justin Randall, Kevin Peel, Sara Helmrick & Allison Hight.
At 7:30: Mitch Cotton, Alanah True, Megan Cummings, Delphia Anderson, Allie Maestas & Kevin Peel. (pp. 1-3)
On stage Wednesday evening at 7:00: Cassidy, Tom, Megan & Kristen.
At 7:30: Mitch, Alanah, Megan, Delphia, Allie & Kevin. (pp. 3-6) (SMITH)

Art Club Members: You need to get a blue slip signed for the trip. We will be leaving first thing tomorrow morning, October 6th, to visit the Museum of Art and Culture at UM and the Missoula Art Museum. We will be back about 7:00 p.m. You will need a lunch and money for dinner at Subway. (J. PALMER)

The Recycling Club will meet today at break in Mrs. Miller’s room. (MILLER)

Foreign Language Club members, stop by my room ASAP for your contracts. (CHIAVERINI)

NOTE THE CHANGE: Student athletes that are failing a class at mid-quarter MUST attend a study session starting today. You must attend 3 out of 5 weekly sessions to stay academically eligible. The study session time will be assigned by the individual coaches. All soccer, cheerleaders, volleyball and football players that are failing must attend or lose your eligibility. (COACH MAC)

Any junior or senior who is interested in being considered for National Honor Society may pick up a form from Ms. Drury. You must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3. Forms are due by Friday. (DRURY)

8th graders: This week’s schedule is BABAB. (PALMER)

10.01.09

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Stroganoff
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Taco salad

Those of you who have not filled out and returned your free/reduced lunch form for this year will be charged full price after Friday. A new form must be filled out each year. (DUVE)

The Recycling Club will meet Monday at break in Mrs. Miller’s room. (MILLER)

Foreign Language Club members, stop by my room ASAP for your contracts. (CHIAVERINI)

Student athletes that are failing a class at mid-quarter MUST attend a study session starting next Monday. You must attend 3 out of 5 weekly sessions to stay academically eligible. The study session time will be in the auditorium at 7:30 a.m. All soccer, cheerleaders, volleyball and football players that are failing must attend or lose your eligibility. (COACH MAC)

First 4-H meeting of the year this evening at 6:00 p.m. at the Troy Community Baptist Church. Call Darian at 295-9966 if you have questions. (OFFICE)

New Horizons Strategy Team meetings today in the library during both lunches. (STEVER)

Blood Drive Wednesday, October 7th, in the auditorium. If you are 17, you need to get a waiver form when you sign up at the office. (HAALAND)

Football Players: Denise Hudlow will be at the elementary school before practice today. Bring your $’s. (COACH MAC)

Any junior or senior who is interested in being considered for National Honor Society may pick up a form from Ms. Drury. You must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3. Forms are due by Friday, October 9th. (DRURY)

Junior High student council meeting Friday at break in Mrs. Miller’s room. (MILLER)

Anyone who wants to share their writing/art work in the newspaper, please get a copy to Mrs. Miller by October 2nd. (MILLER)

STW people, new sign-in forms are available, please return your September form when you pick up October’s. (HERMAN)

Break detention in the Foods Rm. room this week. (OFFICE)

8th graders: This week’s schedule is ABABA. (PALMER)