11.02.09

HOT LUNCH TODAY: Nachos supreme
HOT LUNCH TOMORROW: Chicken leg dinner

Art Club meeting at break on Wednesday. (P. HICKMAN)

“Early out” day on Wednesday. (OFFICE)

International Affairs Club meeting Thursday, Nov. 5th. (LIZOTTE)

Next Monday, November 9, facial piercings will be permitted at Troy High School, but there are always rules that coexist with privileges. The primary objection to the restriction on piercings has been that the hole in the face will close up if the piercing is not worn all the time. The new privilege is meant to mitigate this problem, and nothing more. What this means is that your piercing should be the MINIMUM size necessary to prevent the hole in your face from closing up. Yes, this is a subjective determination and problems will arise. The metalheads on campus are to be commended for complying with our 45 day moratorium on piercings and hopefully will continue that same cooperative attitude to making this new privilege work for everyone. This new privilege is not about free expression, the first amendment, or your right to privacy, it is about keeping that hole in your face open. We can do that without causing distraction. If a staff member tells you your piercing is too big, you need to change it. The office has plastic spacers you can use. (RALSTON)

High School boys basketball meeting tomorrow (11/3) at lunchtime. (ANDERSEN)

SENIORS: If you are planning to take the December ACT, the registration deadline is Friday, November 6 (THIS Friday!) See Mr. Palmer. (PALMER)

SENIORS: Upcoming College visits to Troy High School: University of Montana (Missoula) on Monday, November 9. Montana State University (Bozeman) on Thursday, November 12. (PALMER)

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

Picture retakes will be this Friday. Stop by the office and pick up an envelope if you are having your picture taken. (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 at the end of the week. (OFFICE)

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 tomorrow 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)

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

Break detention in Mr. Andersen’s room this week. (RALSTON)

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