James Monroe Announcements

“Our mission as a school community is to provide a learning environment that is focused on developing individual responsibility for academic success and positive behaviors.  Our conviction that all students can learn is realized by a partnership of students, faculty, parents and staff who provide character education and rigorous academic instruction.  Through high expectations, lasting relationships, and support, students will find success beyond standardized tests and become responsible citizens of the 21^st century.”

Attention all students and faculty: Be someone’s hero!  Save up to three lives with only 20 minutes of your time.  The National Honor Society will be holding a Red Cross blood drive in the gym at Jayem on Thursday, March 29th.  Donors must be at least 16 years old and must have gotten no tattoos or piercings within the last 12 months. If you are willing to be a donor, contact any NHS member or Mrs. Linda Robinson in room 238 this month.

Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Scholarships

The following scholarships have been given an extension deadline of April 2, 2010:

Bill Lontz Science Scholarship- Science Dept. will select recipient/ other documentation from student must be included

James Monroe 1992 Girls Athletic Scholarship

Mary E. Berger Scholarship Fund

The Baron P. “Deuce” Braswell Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Crittenden R. Sullivan, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Fund

The George A. and Lucy Mae Scott Scholarship

The Lee Wingate Pappandreou Drama Award- 2 years of drama- Mr. Wright’s recommendation must be included in packet for one recipient only

The Molly Gill Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Paul E. Neri Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Peter D. Johnson Memorial Fund

The ShackLax Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Sofia Silva Scholarship Fund

 

The Seay Family Memorial Scholarship Fund- Deadline is April 16, 2010.

 

Visit http://www.cfrrr.org/page33165.cfm to secure information and applications for all of the above. Please make sure all documentation and copies are complete.

JM’s own Spotlight is now online.  Visit the site at http://blogit.cityschools.com/jmspotlight

Attention all students and faculty: Be someone’s hero!  Save up to three lives with only 20 minutes of your time.  The National Honor Society will be holding a Red Cross blood drive in the gym at Jayem on Thursday, March 29th.  Donors must be at least 16 years old and must have gotten no tattoos or piercings within the last 12 months. If you are willing to be a donor, contact any NHS member or Mrs. Linda Robinson in room 238 this month.

Click for After Prom Information

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After Prom Committee will meet on March 24th at 7PM in the JM Library.

AP students: AP Teachers are collecting deposits for AP exams until March 19th. If you do not pay a deposit you can not take an exam. See your AP teacher for details. If you are taking an online AP class, please see Mrs. Miller in guidance.

Teachers are collecting deposits for the AP exams now.  All deposits are due by March 19th. 

If a student is planning to take an AP exam in May, he/she must sign up with the AP teacher and pay a minimum deposit of $13.00 to that teacher before March 19.  The deposit is non-refundable because all exams ordered must be paid for whether the student takes them or not.  Also, no additional tests can be ordered after the deadline passes.  The total cost for each AP exam is $86.00, and the balance must be paid to Mrs. Miller by April 23rd.  (Separate checks must be made for deposits, but the balance can be paid with one check regardless of how many AP exams the student is taking.)

Students enrolled in an online AP class who wish to take the AP exam must turn in a deposit to Mrs. Miller by March 19th also. 

See Mrs. Miller in guidance for questions or concerns.

Parents or Students can check on school closings either thru the website or by calling James Monroe High School at 372-1100 and choosing option #3.

The After Prom Committee will meet on Monday, March 1st at 7 PM in the JM library.

Any student interested in playing J.V. or Varsity Baseball must attend an organizational meeting on Monday, February 22 in room 218 @ 3:00 p.m

In case you haven’t heard the Academic team  missed going to State competition by two questions.  The following students Dylan, Bryan, Natalie, Paul and Kevin played exceptionally well.  Congratulations to all of you on a great  season!

The National Junior Honor Society will meet on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in the Library after school.

 The JMHS Boys Tennis Team is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s in Central Park tomorrow from 8AM to 10AM  .Tickets are $5.00 at the door.

The following JM Students participated in the Region I Track Meet that was held at the Boo Williams Sports Complex in Hampton Virginia.  Jaquan Dickson won the boys 55 meter dash and he placed 2nd in the 300 meter dash.  He ran 36.95, and the winning time was 36.74 in the fast section.  He is ranked #2 going into the State Meet.  Will Campbell placed 3rd in the shot put.  Rebecca Fisher placed 2nd in the girls 1000 meter run.  Ryan Haynes placed 4th in the 1000 meter run, and Megan Wade placed 6th in the 500 meter run.  These outstanding athletes will be competing in the Group AA State Championship Meet to be held at Liberty University on February 27^th. Congratulations and good luck jackets!

The Senior Class will present the concert version of “Guys &  Dolls” on March 4th, 5th and 6th in the JM Auditorium.  Show time will be 7:30 PM for all performances. There will not be a Senior Class Play dinner on Saturday night.

Students  you must turn in your textbooks from term 1 or you will be placed on the school debt list. If you are on the debt list you will not be able to attend Prom, purchase a parking decal  or receive your diploma at graduation until the debt is cleared.

Softball practice will begin on Monday, Feb. 22^nd. at 3:15 pm.  You must have a current sports physical in order to participate. Bring tennis shoes, gloves and workout gear. We will meet in the driver’s ed room 163. Please be on time.

Young Life will meet on Friday February 19th  in the lecture hall (room 120) from 3-4 p.m.

 

For all boys interested in trying out for soccer: Tryouts will be held Monday Feb. 22nd from 4:15-5:45 in the gym.  You must have a physical to tryout and flat shoes mandatory.  Please arrange for your own transportation.

FBLA members are selling red Haiti Relief Bracelets for $2 each – all proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Students and Faculty may purchase the bracelets from any FBLA member, from the Library, or Mrs. Robinson in Room 236.  There is a limited number of bracelets available – so buy  yours soon!

The League of Extraordinary Women will meet on Thursday afternoon at 3pm in the small lecture hall.  Ms. Buffett will be in attendance, so it is very important that you be there.  Please bring you folders with you to the meeting

Attention potential girl soccer players!! Tryout for the spring season will begin on Monday February 22nd. All abilities are welcome to tryout. Please plan on indoor or outdoor practice. Please see Officer Jones or Mr. Hine in room 246 if you have any questions!!

Seniors: The Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Super Saturday was rescheduled due to snow:   King George High School on Saturday, February 20^th…  10:00AM-  2:00PM.  You and your parents should be able to get one-on-one assistance in processing the FAFSA application.  Please bring your documentation on that day.

2010 2011 JM Course of Studies Principal’s Message The James Monroe High School Course of Studies contains descriptions of all of our high school courses, programs, and requirements for the 2010-2011 school year. Graduation requirements including an explanation of the necessary verified credits are included in this document.  It remains extremely important for all students, parents, and guardians to maintain close contact with not only our school counselors, but also the classroom teachers concerning progress towards graduation. We have many resources and people available to assist students, parents, and guardians in making the best informed decisions about class schedules, course selections, college, and career choices. Please choose courses carefully and with a great deal of commitment. Excellent school attendance is a key component of student and school success.  As we continue to meet the No Child Left Behind mandates, it becomes much more important that the partnership among the student, the parent and/or guardian, and the classroom teacher remain in constant communication.  Please continue to establish your individualized communication model with the staff and administration of James Monroe High School. I encourage every student to select the most appropriate, challenging courses available that meet your abilities and goals, and I wish everyone the greatest success in all of your endeavors. Sincerely,

John B. Gordon III

Principal

Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, February 17th. Students will be instructed when to report to homerooms in the afternoon to receive their report cards.

Interims will not be distributed on February 19th as previously stated. There will be only one interim distribution for the current 9 weeks and that will be on March 12th, 2010.

The last day to change student schedules for the 2nd term is Thursday, February 25th.

The African American Read-In-Chain date has been changed from February 16th to February 24th. It will be held in the James Monroe Auditorium.

The JM Drama presentation of “The Valentine’s Day Show” scheduled for February 14th has been rescheduled for February 21st. Show time will be at 2:00PM. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Wright.

The Monroebotics Magic show will be held in the JM auditorium February 13th as scheduled. Showtimes are noon, 3:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

The principal’s coffee will be held on February 24th from 8 AM – 3:00 PM in the conference room at James Monroe High School. Please stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee, juice or a soft drink with Principal Gordon.  No appointment necessary.

James Monroe High School’s  back to school night for the second semester will be held on February 23rd  from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.

Students who signed up to take the Work Keys Test at Massaponax this week, please be aware that there will be no session today.  An announcement will be made as soon as a schedule is decided upon.  Please ride the bus home at the normal time today

Seniors, if you need your Term 1 grades mailed to a college or university, please make your request in writing to Mrs. Ripley in guidance. Grades are not mailed automatically.

The Next After Prom meeting will be held on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 PM in the school library. All Junior parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please note in case of bad weather and the school is closed the back up date will be Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM

Get you exam day started off right by coming to the Young Life pancake breakfast on Tuesday morning starting at 7:15 in the lecture hall.

Off-season Baseball conditioning will be at Lafayette Upper Elementary School on Saturday,  February 6th has been cancelled.

Second Semester parking fees are now due. Also students if your spot is not clear due to snow please see Mrs. Thacher for approved locations to park. Students are not allowed to park in the side faculty lot or the band/gym lot at any time.

The French Club will meet on Wednesday, January 20 at 3 p.m. in Room 134. We will work on a fund-raiser for Haiti, plans for a dance for Lafayette students, a display board for French courses, and the French blog. Please try to make this meeting. If you cannot, you must see Madame Orgeron in advance.

JM’s Animal Science Club will meet on Wednesday in room 224 from 3-4PM.

The swim team is reminded that tonight (1/19)will be a girls only practice and tomorrow (1/20) night will be a boys only practice.  See coach for this week’s announcements.

The Drama club will hold auditions for the Valentine’s Day Show. This performance will be a selection of love scenes from famous plays such as Romeo & Juliet, Cyrano De Bergerac and a Midsummer Night’s dream to name a few. Auditions are open to all students. You do not need to prepare anything beforehand. See you at 3:15PM in the auditorium. If you have questions, see your Drama Club officers – Emily Burke and Jackie King-Wack.

For all boys interested there will be open soccer Thursday the 21st from 3:15 to 4:45 at JM.  Students must have a ride home at 4:45.

The National Junior Honor Society will meet on Thursday after school in the library. All members must attend the meeting

All Ti83 and Ti84 calculators must be turned into the Library by Friday.

All JM Lacrosse players must pick up their order forms and fundraising sheets from Coach Snyder before Friday, January 15th. This is mandatory. Players are needed to sign up to help with the fundraiser.

Off season Baseball conditioning scheduled for Saturday, January 30th has been cancelled.

All students are asked to please keep your lunch count current. Parents or students can pre-pay funds to their account at any time so funds are available when needed to avoid charging meals.

This is the last week to order your exam survival kit for someone you care about.  See Mrs. Dyer, a DECA student or go to the school store to order yours today.  It will be filled with goodies and a note from you.  Delivery will be on the first day of exams.

Students can purchase tickets to JM home basketball games for the months of December & January during lunch for $3.00 from Coach Serbay.  Purchase your tickets so you can be a member of the Monroe Maniacs and let everyone know “We are James Monroe” when our boys take the court on Friday night. 

The 13^th Annual Key Club Cookie Decorating Contest will be on Tuesday, December 15^th in the library. All members are reminded to come and decorate cookies. If you signed up to donate cookies please remember to bring them. The decorated cookies will be donated to the Homeless Shelter.

The PSAT Parent Night is scheduled for December 16 at 7:00 P. M at JM in the lecture hall.  Please come to pick up your PSAT scores and go over the results.  Students who do not pick their scores that night will receive them from the counselors after the winter break.

Anyone interested in buying basketball tickets for the Brunswick Holiday Classic which will be held for three days Monday, December 28^th , Tuesday, December 29^th and Wednesday, December 30^th 2009?  The Boys’ varsity basketball team will be competing in the first annual Brunswick Holiday Classic. JM will play the first game Monday, December 28^th @ 2:30pm. Tickets will cost $8 dollars per day. There will be four games a day you can watch. There are three different tickets for each day. The $8 dollars covers all four games for the day.  If you would like to buy a ticket please see Ms. Clark,  Mrs. Crismon or Mr. Connor.

This is a reminder – if you need your transcript and secondary school report mailed to a college/university before the winter break – you must submit your request to Mrs. Ripley by Friday, December 4.

Santa Notes will be on sale from Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, December 15.  Students may purchase them from any FBLA member or the Library.  Purchase them early – they are limited.

 FBLA is sponsoring a school-wide food drive in support of the Fredericksburg Food Bank from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15.  Please drop off your canned or boxed items in any of the collection boxes around the school or in Room 236.

The National Honor Society will meet on Thursday at 2:50 in the lecture hall. Bring your $15.00 dues.

The NJHS will meet on Thursday at 2:50 PM in the library.

Be rewarded for all your hard work! Enter for a chance to win prizes. Proudly present those interims with A’s on them for a ticket in the all “A” lottery. Bring your interims to lunch with you on Monday, November 23rd. Every A earns a chance to win.

There will be a meeting for all students interested in playing on the JM Lacrosse team Thursday after school in room 212. Boys lacrosse is a new VARSITY sport at JM, come and see about trying out for the team and being a part of our first official season as a varsity sport. Lacrosse is part of the Spring sport season. Any questions, please see Coach Snyder.

Seniors  – Jostens will be at JM on December 4^th during all lunch waves. This is your last chance to order your graduation announcements and cap & gowns in school. A $60, $80 or $100 deposit  is requested for packages, however Jostens will accept cap & gown orders only without a deposit. Now is the time to order to get the best prices and the best delivery. Don’t miss this important event. Order your graduation supplies on Friday, Dec. 4^th.

Due to a testing window complication,  the SOL testing scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled.  

 Students will test in the same locations, in the same groups.  The only thing that will change will be the day on which they will test.  The new dates for testing are listed below: 

Monday, November 23 – All math SOL tests

Tuesday, November 24 – All science SOL tests

 Wednesday, DECEMBER 2 – All history SOL tests

Thursday, DECEMBER 3 – All reading SOL tests and make up and expedited retakes

The  adjusted remediation schedule is as follows:

The remediation scheduled for today has been cancelled. 

Remediation next Wednesday and Thursday for any students taking math or science SOL tests only.

Remediation on November 30 and December 1 for history and reading students. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Miller at 372-1100 ext 2422.

The JM Varsity Football “Senior Night” game against Courtland has been postponed from tonight to Monday, November 16th at Maury Stadium. Kick off at 7:00 PM

Monday

3:00 – Field 1 – Western Albemarle vs. James Monroe

3:00 – Field 2 – Tabb vs. Grafton

5:00 – Field 1 – South County vs. Frank W. Cox

7:00 – Field 1 – Mountain View vs. Lakeland

 Home team is listed FIRST.

 Tuesday

4:00 – Field 1 – AA Final

6:00 – Field 1 – AAA Final

 Home teams will be winner of Western/JM and winner of SO.CO./Cox

THE  JV FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BETWEEN KING GEORGE AND JAMES MONROE SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY AT MAURY STADIUM  WILL BE PLAYED TUESDAY NIGHT  @  KING GEORGE. GAME TIME  is 700PM..

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every Friday morning in the lecture hall (Rm 120) at 7:15 AM. Everyone is welcome. Please come out and join us in prayer for your family, friends, community and school.

There will be a Skills USA meeting on Tuesday, November 10th in room 158 at 3 PM.

The Latin club yearbook photo will be taken on Tuesday, November 10th, immediately after school in room 126.

Seniors: It is time to order your Graduation announcements, caps & gowns! Jostens will be here on Tuesday, November 17th and Wednesday, November 18th to take Graduation orders. They will be in the commons during all lunch waves. A $60.00 deposit is required for graduation announcements and paper goods. If you are only ordering your cap & gown there will not be a deposit required as that is covered by senior dues. You must pay senior dues in order to receive your cap & gown and to graduate!

The National Honor Society’s Children’s Book Drive Project has begun! The NHS is collecting gently used books for children ages 2-13, as a way to support and encourage literacy. These books will be donated to the local Head Start program, the Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence, and other organizations that work with children and families. Book donations can be placed in drop boxes in any English classroom, as well as in the school library. Please see if you have any books at home that your family no longer needs, books that might help another child learn to love reading.

Parent -Teacher Conferences will be held on November 10th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.  Appointments are necessary. Please call JMHS’ main office  (540-372-1100) to schedule your conference.

The After Prom Committee will meet on January 12th, 2010, at 7pm in the JM library.    All parents of junior students are welcome and encouraged to attend.  If you have any questions, please call Trish McDaniel at (540) 373-4815.  Please come and help ensure your child has a great Prom memory to cherish!

Fredericksburg City Public Schools clinic for the H1N1 vaccine will be held on November 11th at Lafayette Upper Elementary School starting at 5;30 PM. This vaccine is being offered to all students enrolled in the Fredericksburg City Schools, Head Start and their siblings between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old.  The vaccines are first come, first served until the supply is exhausted. Only the inactivated, injectable form of the vaccine will be administered. Students with fevers will not be vaccinated. Please bring the completed consent form with you if possible, if not there will be forms available at the clinic. The consent form and vaccine information are also available on the FCPS website: www.cityschools.com .  Please keep in mind this date is  TENTATIVE. In the event there is no vaccine available from the Health Department, the clinic will be cancelled by the morning of the scheduled clinic. Please watch for cancellations and rescheduled clinics on Channel 18, the school website and on flyers that your student may bring home.

Attention Seniors: A representative from Lynchburg College will be at JM on Thursday at 8 AM.  Any senior interested in meeting with a representative should secure a pass from the counseling center.

Tonight’s Homecoming Football game against Caroline is still on as scheduled. Kick off time is 7:30 p.m. Please dress appropriately for the game as it will be wet and cold. Show your school pride by wearing your Black & Orange and see you at Maury Stadium!

The Homecoming Parade and Outdoor Activities are on!

Enter our poster contest and win a prize of $75.00. Posters will be judged on their ability to make people THINK ABOUT THEIR ACTIONS: responsible disposal of cigarette butts. City Council Recognition. All posters will be displayed downtown. No limit to size or number of submissions. Submit posters up until November 1, 2009.

This is a revision to the August Newsletter.

This policy will encompass both tardy to school and tardy to class. The first week of school will be considered a grade period.

1st Tardy – Warning issued and a tardy pass to class.

2nd Tardy – Detention assigned and a tardy pass to class.

3rd Tardy – One day of In School Suspension (ISS)

4th Tardy – Two days of ISS and an Administrator will contact the parent.

5th Tardy – Three days of ISS

6th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

7th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

8th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

We will also conduct random “CLEAN SWEEPS” in which teachers will be instructed to lock their classroom doors when the tardy bell rings. All tardy students will be escorted to the lecture hall where consequences will range from 1 day of ISS to 3 days of ISS.

Homecoming theme is “DECADES”

 Homecoming Spirit days:

 Monday October 12 is Twin Day

 Tuesday is Michael Jackson Tribute Day

Wednesday is Color Wars Day

Thursday is Decades Day(Decades is the theme of the dance)

Friday is Spirit Day.

 Each class has its own decade.

 Seniors have the 80’s

Juniors have the 70’s

Sophomores have the 60’s

Freshman have the 50’s.

T-shirts will be on sale starting MONDAY for $10 in Mr. Hine’s and Mr. Gron’s rooms (228, 246).

Dance tickets will also be on sale MONDAY, $15 single, $20 couple in the library.

The dance is Saturday 10/17 8-11pm.

If you wish to bring a guest to the dance from outside JM, please stop by the office for a permission slip.

 Please view the bullentin board near the Freshman lockers in the english hall for information about field day Friday 10/16.  If you have any questions about Homecoming, just ask your class officers a member of the SCA, Mr. Gron, or Mr. Hine.”

What is the fee-waiver program? The program offers financial help to high school students who want to apply for testing, college admission, and clearinghouse processing. A limited supply of SAT & ACT application fee waivers are available in guidance. Do not miss your deadlines. See your school counselor to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.

A representative from Hampton-Sydney College will visit JM on Tuesday, October 13th at 9 a.m. Any interested senior should secure a pass from the counseling center.

There will be a boys’ basketball meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 3 p.m. in the lecture hall (rm 120). Any boy interested in playing JV or Varsity should attend the meeting. Any questions, please contact Coach Coghill.

SAT, ACT, and NCAA Clearinghouse Fee Waivers

What is the fee-waiver program? The program offers financial help to high school students who want to apply for testing, college admission, and clearinghouse processing. A limited supply of SAT & ACT application fee waivers are available in guidance. Do not miss your deadlines. See your school counselor to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.

College Night at The Spotsylvania Towne Center

October 21, 2009- 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.

Come out to the mall prepared with questions to ask your favorite college representative.

College Night in Virginia

You have questions, we have answers.

Monday, November 9-    6:30- 9:00 PM

Free pizza and soda

College planning tips

$500 scholarships available- register to win!

 

Learn how to:

• Launch a successful future with higher education
• Choose the right college or academic program
• Find financial aid and make college affordable
• Search for scholarships and avoid scams
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

 

Visit:    www.collegenightinva.org for *location, details, and more information

 

*Northern Virginia Community College, Bisdorf AA, Room 196

3001 N. Beauregard St.

Alexandria, VA 22311

 

OR

 

*Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing, Suite 1100

8550 Magellan Pkwy

Richmond, VA 23227

Fall Workshops  – Learning Enhancement Centers is offering a series of important workshops this fall.  Mark your calendars and call the center to save your seat!  Click on the link  for more information.

The Spotlight is currently accepting personal ads to publish in the next issue of the newspaper. Send a friend a happy birthday, congratulate someone, or just say hi to let someone know you are thinking of them. What an exciting way to show your  friendship and school spirit by supporting the newspaper. Please stop by room 242 or speak to a member of the staff for additional information

Students are reminded that they are not to bring outside food or drinks into James Monroe High School during school hours.   This means no McDonald’s, Pizza, Starbucks, etc.. is allowed at any time. Disciplinary actions may be taken for students who violate this school policy.

December 5th – SAT – JM Testing Site

December 9th – Fall Sports Awards

December 10th – Principal’s Coffee

December 15th – Winter Band, Choral, Orchestra Concert

December 18th – Interims

December 19-January 3 – Winter Break

Young Life will meet every Friday in the James Monroe Lecture Hall (room 120) from 3-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

SENIORS!!!! Deadlines for senior dues and for the yearbook are quickly approaching.  Please see the information boards for what you MUST take care of in the next two weeks.

ATTENTION GIRLS: If you are interested in playing indoor soccer at the fieldhouse starting the last week of October please see Mr. Hine (or Ashley Huff) ASAP for instructions for signing up online. Girls in 8^th-10^th grade should sign up for the JM C team that will play on Wednesday evenings. Girls in 11^th-12^th grade and/or who played Varsity last year should sign-up for the B team that plays on Tuesday evenings

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every Friday  in the lecture hall (rm 120) at 7:15 a.m. Please come out for some prayer, praise and fellowship with your classmates. All are welcome!

For more information – please contact Laura Pinkerton

A Barbizon representative will be at JM on Oct. 9th during all lunch waves. This is your chance students to ask questions about the industry of Modeling and Acting. They will have hand outs that cover facts on everything from Job Interviwing techniques to What does it cost to live.

“How can Greater Washington companies responsibly and effectively deal with the economic challenges facing the United States?”

Only two weeks remain to enter the 2009 Junior Achievement Essay Competition!

The 2009 Junior Achievement Essay Competition, sponsored by David M. Rubenstein, is open for only two more weeks! High school students from the Greater Washington Region are invited to enter and compete for one $20,000 scholarship and nine $10,000 scholarships.

The competition is open to any student in the 9th-12th grade until October 1, 2009, and asks students to write a 1,000-1,500 word essay on the topic, “How can Greater Washington companies responsibly and effectively deal with the economic challenges facing the United States?” Students are able to submit their essays to Junior Achievement online at www.myJA.org/students/essay/.

The first place winner will receive a $20,000 scholarship, will be recognized at the prestigious Washington Business Hall of Fame on December 1, 2009, and will have his or her essay published in the January 2010 issue of Washingtonian. Nine additional runner-up winners will each receive a $10,000 scholarship and will be recognized at the Washington Business Hall of Fame.

In addition, in each of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, the school with the greatest number of eligible applications will receive $6,000.

Learn more and apply online by following the links below:

• Competition Overview
• Official Rules
• Application
• Sponsors
• Past Winners
• Find us on Facebook

For more information, please contact David Bing, Director, Operations, at David.Bing@JA.org or (202) 777-4475.

Free, Free, Free. . . . College prep. information

Visit www.collegeweeklive.com for virtual college tours, financial aid information, free test prep. advice with a practice test on Sept. 17, plus more.

Students enrolled in a business class FIRST SEMESTER OR SECOND SEMESTER are invited to join the Future Business Leaders of America NOW.  You do not have to wait until 2^nd semester and miss a lot of the fun and excitement.  Please see Mrs. Robinson in Room 236 to join now – dues are $10.00.

All Freshman and Sophomore Fall athletes must submit your progress reports to your coaches every Thursday before practice. If you have any questions, Freshman should see Ms. Cavataio and Sophomores are to see Mrs. Rachal.

Conditioning for girls interested in playing basketball will continue on Mondays & Thursdays starting on September 10th. Please meet in the weight room on Thursday, Sept. 14th at 3:15 p.m.  Any questions, please see Coach Bumbrey in room 118.

The Student Leadership Meeting will meet briefly afterschool on Wednesday, Sept. 9th to discuss football game activities. All members should plan to attend this short meeting.