Announcements, Monday, 9.23.19

September 23, 2019

Today is Monday, September 23, and it is a B Day.

High school students, are you interested in learning about the brain and competing in this years Brain Bee at UF?  Bring your lunch to N-382, which is Dr. Breil’s room, to learn more, on Thursday September 22nd at lunch.

There will be a high school National Honor Society meeting next week on Monday, September 30th in Dr. Harris’s room in the PAC during high school lunch. If you have any questions, please see or email Dr. Weller.

Reminder:  Picture day for middle and high school is this Thursday, September 26th.

Science Olympiad will meet Tuesday and Thursday after school until 3:15 in Q-502. Members should bring their permission forms to the meeting.

Tri-M Music Honor Society will meet after school on Friday, September 27th at 2:30. This after school meeting time will accommodate all dual-enrollment music students. See Dr. Harris with any questions.

High school students interested in photographing the 34th Street Wall on our Friday field trip please stop by Ms. Johnson’s room for your permission slip. We will leave right after school. Remember to bring spray paint!

Key Club is holding a hurricane relief drive through Friday, September 27th. Please bring in donations of baby items, metal nails, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, blankets, batteries, canned goods, and gallons of water to Mr. Lemstrom in K-332 or Ms. Andrews in O-362.

Acts of Random Kindness club is sponsoring Start with Hello Week activities (Sept 23rd – 27th).  The purpose is to maximize the feelings of community and connection that PKY is known for.

Monday and Tuesday:
Human Bingo
Middle School English teachers will pass out the Human Bingo Game Form (examples:  find a person who does not live in Gainesville, find a person who is new to PKY, etc.).  Fill the sheet with different signatures from students who fit the criteria. Return the completed sheet to Mrs. Ireland by 9/27 for the chance to win a prize!

Wednesday:
Fave day
Everyone !! Wear an article of clothing that displays something that is important to you. Reach out to classmates you do not know well to learn more about their clothing choice during lunch, in the hall, or after school.

Thursday:
Random act of Kindness Day
Go out of your way to do something nice for someone else.
Start With Hello Wall
Write your favorite conversation starters on the banner in the cafeteria during lunch.
We hope you all participate in these activities!

Bake Sale!
Funds raised will go to rebuild in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.  Middle School Kindness Club (ARK) is hosting this baked goods sale.

Date: TODAY
Time:  After School
Location:  Near Gym

Remember to bring money on Sept 23rd. Help rebuild after this destructive hurricane & enjoy a delicious treat!

Speech and Debate will be meeting TOMORROW September 24 at 2:30pm in Ms. Andrews’ classroom in the elementary building. This is a mandatory meeting. Email Ms. Natalie Andrews with any questions!

Performing Arts Students:  All Yankee Candle fundraiser orders must be submitted NO LATER than TODAY.

BTW: The food truck will be here TODAY!

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