Park Center Senior High – IB World School


FOGHORN


Monday
December 1, 2008

 

         

Lunch this week: 

Monday:              Cheese or pepperoni pizza, egg rolls or hamburger

Tuesday:            Popcorn shrimp, potato bar or hamburger

Wednesday:        Chicken Parmesan, rotisserie chicken or hamburger

Thursday:           Taco salad or hamburger

Friday:                2 for 1 sloppy joes, grilled cheese or hamburger


NOTE:                 Line 4 also offers fresh salads and yogurt parfaits every day

 

Today’s athletic events:

  • None

 

Announcements:

  • Reminder:  On Monday, December 1, be sure to go to your ADVISORY class BEFORE school starts to pick up your schedule.  If you do not have an advisory, get your schedule from Mrs. Mickelson in the Student Support office.

  • Parking permits are now being sold in the front office.  The cost is $45 for an all day permit.
  • Yearbooks are now on sale in the cafeteria at the yearbook table. The cost is $60 per book.  Order your yearbook now because the price will be going up soon!
  • Jackets, coats, mittens, and gloves are NOT to be worn during school hours.  Please keep them in your locker.  This includes PC letter jackets.  If there are any questions about this, please see an administrator.
  • Seniors:  This is your absolute last chance to get your senior picture taken by David Banks for the yearbook.  We will be taking this picture along with senior sweatshirt pictures on January 15.  Groups, get your sweatshirts ordered ASAP so they arrive before the picture.

News from the CRC:

  • Sign up in the CRC for a pass to meet with college reps.  College reps visiting the CRC:

University of Wisconsin—Stout---12/4—12:00

South Dakota School of Mines—12/8—1:00

University of North Dakota—12/12—7:30

Dunwoody College of Technology—12/16—9:00

 

  • University of North Dakota is offering a career and college information session on December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Minneapolis Airport.

 

  • North Hennepin Community College is offering a Graphic Design education and career opportunities workshop on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the ES1 building on campus.

 

  • Juniors:  If you took the PSAT test in 2008 you can register at the following website with your email address and they will communicate the results of the PSAT as soon as they are available, which should be shortly.  If you have any questions contact the CRC.

 

  • Seniors:  Are you interested in finding out about a program that pays for many college-related expenses like ACT/SAT exam costs, college application fees, campus visit travel costs and text books?  If you are on free/reduced lunch OR have an IEP you may be eligible for the College Pathways program.  Stop in the CRC for an application and further information.

 

  • Seniors:  College applications that you want to have mailed prior to Winter Break will need to be turned in to the CRC by Friday, December 12th.  Applications turned in after that day may not be sent out until after the first of the year. 

 

  • The 2008-2009 Scholars of Distinction Award Program application is now open.  The Minnesota Department of Education's Scholars of Distinction program nurtures and recognizes distinguished achievement by highly motivated students. Students must complete required work in Minnesota’s Academic Standards, demonstrate mastery of complex subject matter and apply their knowledge and skills on challenging projects. Students may pursue one or more area of focus throughout all or part of their K-12 education. Scholars of Distinction Awards May be Earned In:

· Applied Geography  

· Leadership

· Mathematics

· Science

· Theater Arts

Students interested in applying for a 2008-2009 award must complete the Intent to Apply Form by December 5, 2008.  Visit http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Academic_Excellence/High_School_Initiatives/Scholars_Distinction/index.html for the Intent to Apply Form, criteria, rubrics, and description of each award area.

 

Make it a great first day of Tri 2 Park Center!