Friday, January 29. 2016
It's Finally Friday!
Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine
Archery-NASP Regional @ Atherton
Dazzlers-UDA Nationals @ Orlando, FL
New News:
• Manual's Drama Club presents: Black History...Our History - Black History Month Celebration! We are pleased to announce the annual Black History Month Celebration will take place on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016 @ 9:30am. The program will be held in the YPAS Auditorium.
• Trivia Night - Saturday, Feb 6th 6pm at 4315 Preston Highway. $120/adult table; $60/student table. Proceeds benefit the Boys Basketball Team. Prizes, raffles, and chili dinner! Contact david.m.schaaf@usace.army.mil to register or call (502) 648-7166. See attached flyer.
• Congratulations to the 52 students from Manual who were recognized by the Scholastic Art Awards. Many received multiple recognitions. Their work will be displayed beginning Friday, Feb. 5 at the Kentucky Museum of Arts and Craft Satellite Space, 611 W. Main Street and the awards ceremony will be held Thursday 2/11 6-7:30 at Gheens Academy.
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Ongoing News:
• For Parents of Seniors and Seniors:
The Guidance Office will host a FAFSA Completion Assistance Night on Feb. 1, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Assistance will be located in room 113, which is a computer lab.
You are welcome to start processing your student’s FAFSA on your own as the FAFSA window opened the 1st of January. Gene Weis, from KHEAA, will be available on February 1st at Manual to help families complete/finish, check answers, or clarify any questions.
Complete your FAFSA before the money runs out!
*Use the attached FAFSA checklist to see what materials you will need to have available in order to complete the FAFSA.
• Students with AP Courses will be receiving important AP Exam information. PLEASE READ THE BULLETIN CAREFULLY. Online exam registration is NOW thru February 26, 2016. (Please see attachment for more information)
• Don't cook dinner on Thursday, February 4th & eat at Blaze Pizza in Middletown Commons instead! Show your cashier the attached flyer (on your phone or printed) and Manual Girls Lacrosse will earn 20% from sales between 5-10pm. GO CRIMSONS!!
• Join us on Friday, February 12th for the 2nd Annual Trivia Night to support Manual Girls Lacrosse. 1st prize is $200. Tables are $100 (max.8 ppl) & a limited number of individual tickets are available too, visit:https://dmhslaxtrivia.eventbrite.com./ Chick-fil-A sandwiches, chili & more available,so join us for dinner and entertainment! We'll also have a Silent Auction & Gift Card Basket Giveaways (see a player to purchase a $5 raffle ticket). See attached flier for details and sign up by Feb 10th. GO CRIMSONS!!
• Please Join Us for the Manual Marching Band Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction! The Crimson Sound Needs you Support and all proceeds go toward helping our students with fees, uniforms, competitions, equipment, etc... WHEN: Saturday, Feb 20 from 6-9pm. WHERE: Westport Rd Church of Christ (Please see attached flier for details) Reserve you table now and/or provide a donation to our silent auction. Thank You!
• SENIORS - Are you the voice of the class of 2016? Would you like to deliver the graduation keynote address and win a small scholarship in the process? See Ms. Williams in room 352 to pick up information packet. Auditions will be held March 1st.
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• "In addition to the four traditional scholarships awarded to graduating seniors, the PTSA is also awarding a special $500 scholarship to a graduating GAP or ECE student. To be considered, student must be a graduating senior and member in good standing of the duPont Manual PTSA. There are no requirements (grade point average, etc.) other than having overcome significant obstacles on the path to graduating!"
• TICKETS TO The Crimson Mission, Inc.’s First Annual Growing the Mission Gala ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.growing-the-mission-gala.eventbrite.com or under the “Spring Gala” tab on The Crimson Mission’s website atwww.crimsonmission.org. Only a limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait – buy your ticket today!
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• Guests of Honor: David Zuberer, Steve Haag, Mike McDaniel, Beverly Keepers, Glenn and Kathy Zwanzig, Charlie and Jenny Marsh
• Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are in need of the following items for our Silent Auction:
• ~ Gift Cards/Gift Certificates to local restaurants, events, services, etc.
• ~ Artwork, photography, paintings, sculptures, etc. We would love a donation from you!
• **Please see the attached form if you would like to donate a gift card/certificate or artwork.
• Deadline is FEBRUARY 15 for all Silent Auction Donations.
The Growing the Mission Gala is Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 6-10 p.m. at The Frazier History Museum!
New News:
• Saturday-Manual Baseball Team is having their ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT at 6:30pm @ Jtown Community Center. Please see attached flier for all information and to sign-up.
• Saturday-HELP NEEDED Do you or a student you know need service hours? Can you or your family donate food or drinks? The Manual wrestling team needs volunteers and food donations on Jan 30 -they are hosting a tournament. All families, alumni and friends of Manual and of Wrestling are needed; it is a small team. Details on this sign up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084caaa82ca2fd0-shark
• Saturday-District Governor's Cup for Written Assessment and Quick Recall is this Saturday @ Manual
• Saturday-Archery NASP Regional @ Atherton
• Saturday-Cheer-Mercy Cheer Competition
• Saturday-Dazzlers-UDA National @ Orlando, FL
• Saturday-Wrestling-Shark Bait Invitational @ Manual
• Saturday-Track & Field-Wildcat Invitational @ U of K
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine
• Sunday-Cheer-LIT @ Valley
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Sunday, February 28, 2016:
duPONT MANUAL BASEBALL 7th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT.pdf
Blaze fundraiser_Manual Girls Lacrosse_Feb 4, 2016.pdf
FAFSA checklist.pdf
AP Students and Parents Announcement for email.docx
Scholastic winners.docx
Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine
Archery-NASP Regional @ Atherton
Dazzlers-UDA Nationals @ Orlando, FL
New News:
• Manual's Drama Club presents: Black History...Our History - Black History Month Celebration! We are pleased to announce the annual Black History Month Celebration will take place on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016 @ 9:30am. The program will be held in the YPAS Auditorium.
• Trivia Night - Saturday, Feb 6th 6pm at 4315 Preston Highway. $120/adult table; $60/student table. Proceeds benefit the Boys Basketball Team. Prizes, raffles, and chili dinner! Contact david.m.schaaf@usace.army.mil to register or call (502) 648-7166. See attached flyer.
• Congratulations to the 52 students from Manual who were recognized by the Scholastic Art Awards. Many received multiple recognitions. Their work will be displayed beginning Friday, Feb. 5 at the Kentucky Museum of Arts and Craft Satellite Space, 611 W. Main Street and the awards ceremony will be held Thursday 2/11 6-7:30 at Gheens Academy.
•
Ongoing News:
• For Parents of Seniors and Seniors:
The Guidance Office will host a FAFSA Completion Assistance Night on Feb. 1, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Assistance will be located in room 113, which is a computer lab.
You are welcome to start processing your student’s FAFSA on your own as the FAFSA window opened the 1st of January. Gene Weis, from KHEAA, will be available on February 1st at Manual to help families complete/finish, check answers, or clarify any questions.
Complete your FAFSA before the money runs out!
*Use the attached FAFSA checklist to see what materials you will need to have available in order to complete the FAFSA.
• Students with AP Courses will be receiving important AP Exam information. PLEASE READ THE BULLETIN CAREFULLY. Online exam registration is NOW thru February 26, 2016. (Please see attachment for more information)
• Don't cook dinner on Thursday, February 4th & eat at Blaze Pizza in Middletown Commons instead! Show your cashier the attached flyer (on your phone or printed) and Manual Girls Lacrosse will earn 20% from sales between 5-10pm. GO CRIMSONS!!
• Join us on Friday, February 12th for the 2nd Annual Trivia Night to support Manual Girls Lacrosse. 1st prize is $200. Tables are $100 (max.8 ppl) & a limited number of individual tickets are available too, visit:https://dmhslaxtrivia.eventbrite.com./ Chick-fil-A sandwiches, chili & more available,so join us for dinner and entertainment! We'll also have a Silent Auction & Gift Card Basket Giveaways (see a player to purchase a $5 raffle ticket). See attached flier for details and sign up by Feb 10th. GO CRIMSONS!!
• Please Join Us for the Manual Marching Band Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction! The Crimson Sound Needs you Support and all proceeds go toward helping our students with fees, uniforms, competitions, equipment, etc... WHEN: Saturday, Feb 20 from 6-9pm. WHERE: Westport Rd Church of Christ (Please see attached flier for details) Reserve you table now and/or provide a donation to our silent auction. Thank You!
• SENIORS - Are you the voice of the class of 2016? Would you like to deliver the graduation keynote address and win a small scholarship in the process? See Ms. Williams in room 352 to pick up information packet. Auditions will be held March 1st.
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• "In addition to the four traditional scholarships awarded to graduating seniors, the PTSA is also awarding a special $500 scholarship to a graduating GAP or ECE student. To be considered, student must be a graduating senior and member in good standing of the duPont Manual PTSA. There are no requirements (grade point average, etc.) other than having overcome significant obstacles on the path to graduating!"
• TICKETS TO The Crimson Mission, Inc.’s First Annual Growing the Mission Gala ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.growing-the-mission-gala.eventbrite.com or under the “Spring Gala” tab on The Crimson Mission’s website atwww.crimsonmission.org. Only a limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait – buy your ticket today!
•
o
• Guests of Honor: David Zuberer, Steve Haag, Mike McDaniel, Beverly Keepers, Glenn and Kathy Zwanzig, Charlie and Jenny Marsh
• Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are in need of the following items for our Silent Auction:
• ~ Gift Cards/Gift Certificates to local restaurants, events, services, etc.
• ~ Artwork, photography, paintings, sculptures, etc. We would love a donation from you!
• **Please see the attached form if you would like to donate a gift card/certificate or artwork.
• Deadline is FEBRUARY 15 for all Silent Auction Donations.
The Growing the Mission Gala is Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 6-10 p.m. at The Frazier History Museum!
New News:
• Saturday-Manual Baseball Team is having their ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT at 6:30pm @ Jtown Community Center. Please see attached flier for all information and to sign-up.
• Saturday-HELP NEEDED Do you or a student you know need service hours? Can you or your family donate food or drinks? The Manual wrestling team needs volunteers and food donations on Jan 30 -they are hosting a tournament. All families, alumni and friends of Manual and of Wrestling are needed; it is a small team. Details on this sign up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084caaa82ca2fd0-shark
• Saturday-District Governor's Cup for Written Assessment and Quick Recall is this Saturday @ Manual
• Saturday-Archery NASP Regional @ Atherton
• Saturday-Cheer-Mercy Cheer Competition
• Saturday-Dazzlers-UDA National @ Orlando, FL
• Saturday-Wrestling-Shark Bait Invitational @ Manual
• Saturday-Track & Field-Wildcat Invitational @ U of K
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine
• Sunday-Cheer-LIT @ Valley
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Sunday, February 28, 2016:
duPONT MANUAL BASEBALL 7th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT.pdf
Blaze fundraiser_Manual Girls Lacrosse_Feb 4, 2016.pdf
FAFSA checklist.pdf
AP Students and Parents Announcement for email.docx
Scholastic winners.docx
Wednesday, January 27. 2016
It's Working Hard Wednesday!
Boys'Basketball @ Home (JV vs Male-4:30, JV vs Eastern-7:00)
Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine (Varsity-8:00pm)
Swimming vs Sacred Heart & St. X @ St. X (5:30)
Wrestling-Battle for the Keg of Nails @ Male
New News:
• Students with AP Courses will be receiving important AP Exam information. PLEASE READ THE BULLETIN CAREFULLY. Online exam registration is NOW thru February 26, 2016. (Please see attachment for more information)
• Junior Ring Dance is Friday, April 29 at Muhammad Ali Center. Senior Prom is Saturday, May 14 at The Olmstead.
• You're invited to help kick-off the 2016 Best Buddies Friendship Walk campaign! Two Manual students, Jack Bradley & Garrett Ferguson, were chosen by Best Buddies to be one of two honorary buddy pairs, representing the organization throughout the year. They will be the featured speakers.
Thursday, January 28, 2016 | 6:30pm to 9:00pm
St. Francis of Assisi Parrish Hall
• TICKETS TO The Crimson Mission, Inc.’s First Annual Growing the Mission Gala ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.growing-the-mission-gala.eventbrite.com or under the “Spring Gala” tab on The Crimson Mission’s website at www.crimsonmission.org. Only a limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait – buy your ticket today!
• Guests of Honor: David Zuberer, Steve Haag, Mike McDaniel, Beverly Keepers, Glenn and Kathy Zwanzig, Charlie and Jenny Marsh
• Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are in need of the following items for our Silent Auction at the Gala:
~ Gift Cards/Gift Certificates to local restaurants, events, services, etc.
~ Artwork, photography, paintings, sculptures, etc. We would love a donation from you!
**Please see the attached form if you would like to donate a gift card/certificate or artwork.
• Deadline is FEBRUARY 15 for all Silent Auction Donations.
• The Growing the Mission Gala is Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 6-10 p.m. at The Frazier History Museum!
•
Ongoing News:
• Manual Baseball Team is having their ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT this Saturday at 6:30pm @ Jtown Community Center. Please see attached flier for all information and to sign-up.
• HELP NEEDED Do you or a student you know need service hours? Can you or your family donate food or drinks? The Manual wrestling team needs volunteers and food donations on Jan 30 -they are hosting a tournament. All families, alumni and friends of Manual and of Wrestling are needed; it is a small team. Details on this sign up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084caaa82ca2fd0-shark
• Please Join Us for the Manual Marching Band Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction! The Crimson Sound Needs you Support and all proceeds go toward helping our students with fees, uniforms, competitions, equipment, etc... WHEN: Saturday, Feb 20 from 6-9pm. WHERE: Westport Rd Church of Christ (Please see attached flyer for details) Reserve you table now and/or provide a donation to our silent auction. Thank You!
• SENIORS - Are you the voice of the class of 2016? Would you like to deliver the graduation keynote address and win a small scholarship in the process? See Ms. Williams in room 352 to pick up information packet. Auditions will be held March 1st.
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• "In addition to the four traditional scholarships awarded to graduating seniors, the PTSA is also awarding a special $500 scholarship to a graduating GAP or ECE student. To be considered, student must be a graduating senior and member in good standing of the duPont Manual PTSA. There are no requirements (grade point average, etc.) other than having overcome significant obstacles on the path to graduating!"
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
Upcoming Dates:
• Thursday-NHS interest meeting for Sophomores & Juniors will be at 2:30 in room 150.
• Thursday-Boys' Basketball vs CAL @ Home (JV-6:00, Varsity-7:30)
• Thursday-Boys & Girls Diving-Area Meet @ U of L (4:30)
• Friday-Archery-NASP Regional @ Atherton
• Friday-Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine
• Friday-Dazzlers-UDA Nationals @ Orlando, FL
• Saturday-District Governor's Cup for Written Assessment and Quick Recall is this Saturday @ Manual
• Saturday-Archery NASP Regional @ Atherton
• Saturday-Cheer-Mercy Cheer Competition
• Saturday-Dazzlers-UDA National @ Orlando, FL
• Saturday-Wrestling-Shark Bait Invitational @ Manual
• Saturday-Track & Field-Wildcat Invitational @ U of K
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine
• Sunday-Cheer-LIT @ Valley
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Friday, February 26, 2016:
AP Students and Parents Announcement for email.docx
duPONT MANUAL BASEBALL 7th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT.pdf
crimson mission donation for silent auction.pdf
Band Trivia.pdf
________________________________________
Boys'Basketball @ Home (JV vs Male-4:30, JV vs Eastern-7:00)
Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine (Varsity-8:00pm)
Swimming vs Sacred Heart & St. X @ St. X (5:30)
Wrestling-Battle for the Keg of Nails @ Male
New News:
• Students with AP Courses will be receiving important AP Exam information. PLEASE READ THE BULLETIN CAREFULLY. Online exam registration is NOW thru February 26, 2016. (Please see attachment for more information)
• Junior Ring Dance is Friday, April 29 at Muhammad Ali Center. Senior Prom is Saturday, May 14 at The Olmstead.
• You're invited to help kick-off the 2016 Best Buddies Friendship Walk campaign! Two Manual students, Jack Bradley & Garrett Ferguson, were chosen by Best Buddies to be one of two honorary buddy pairs, representing the organization throughout the year. They will be the featured speakers.
Thursday, January 28, 2016 | 6:30pm to 9:00pm
St. Francis of Assisi Parrish Hall
• TICKETS TO The Crimson Mission, Inc.’s First Annual Growing the Mission Gala ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.growing-the-mission-gala.eventbrite.com or under the “Spring Gala” tab on The Crimson Mission’s website at www.crimsonmission.org. Only a limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait – buy your ticket today!
• Guests of Honor: David Zuberer, Steve Haag, Mike McDaniel, Beverly Keepers, Glenn and Kathy Zwanzig, Charlie and Jenny Marsh
• Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!! We are in need of the following items for our Silent Auction at the Gala:
~ Gift Cards/Gift Certificates to local restaurants, events, services, etc.
~ Artwork, photography, paintings, sculptures, etc. We would love a donation from you!
**Please see the attached form if you would like to donate a gift card/certificate or artwork.
• Deadline is FEBRUARY 15 for all Silent Auction Donations.
• The Growing the Mission Gala is Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 6-10 p.m. at The Frazier History Museum!
•
Ongoing News:
• Manual Baseball Team is having their ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT this Saturday at 6:30pm @ Jtown Community Center. Please see attached flier for all information and to sign-up.
• HELP NEEDED Do you or a student you know need service hours? Can you or your family donate food or drinks? The Manual wrestling team needs volunteers and food donations on Jan 30 -they are hosting a tournament. All families, alumni and friends of Manual and of Wrestling are needed; it is a small team. Details on this sign up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084caaa82ca2fd0-shark
• Please Join Us for the Manual Marching Band Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction! The Crimson Sound Needs you Support and all proceeds go toward helping our students with fees, uniforms, competitions, equipment, etc... WHEN: Saturday, Feb 20 from 6-9pm. WHERE: Westport Rd Church of Christ (Please see attached flyer for details) Reserve you table now and/or provide a donation to our silent auction. Thank You!
• SENIORS - Are you the voice of the class of 2016? Would you like to deliver the graduation keynote address and win a small scholarship in the process? See Ms. Williams in room 352 to pick up information packet. Auditions will be held March 1st.
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• "In addition to the four traditional scholarships awarded to graduating seniors, the PTSA is also awarding a special $500 scholarship to a graduating GAP or ECE student. To be considered, student must be a graduating senior and member in good standing of the duPont Manual PTSA. There are no requirements (grade point average, etc.) other than having overcome significant obstacles on the path to graduating!"
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
Upcoming Dates:
• Thursday-NHS interest meeting for Sophomores & Juniors will be at 2:30 in room 150.
• Thursday-Boys' Basketball vs CAL @ Home (JV-6:00, Varsity-7:30)
• Thursday-Boys & Girls Diving-Area Meet @ U of L (4:30)
• Friday-Archery-NASP Regional @ Atherton
• Friday-Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine
• Friday-Dazzlers-UDA Nationals @ Orlando, FL
• Saturday-District Governor's Cup for Written Assessment and Quick Recall is this Saturday @ Manual
• Saturday-Archery NASP Regional @ Atherton
• Saturday-Cheer-Mercy Cheer Competition
• Saturday-Dazzlers-UDA National @ Orlando, FL
• Saturday-Wrestling-Shark Bait Invitational @ Manual
• Saturday-Track & Field-Wildcat Invitational @ U of K
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball-LIT @ Bellarmine
• Sunday-Cheer-LIT @ Valley
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Friday, February 26, 2016:
AP Students and Parents Announcement for email.docx
duPONT MANUAL BASEBALL 7th ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT.pdf
crimson mission donation for silent auction.pdf
Band Trivia.pdf
________________________________________
Friday, January 15. 2016
It's a Fortunate Friday!
Manual's FEA (Future Educators Association) interest meeting is today afterschool in room 306.
ARCHERY – Bullitt East Invitational
TONIGHT-2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
YPAS is having a Vocal Variety Show Friday & Saturday, Jan 15,16 @ 7:00pm.
The class of 2016 is having a fund raiser at Panera. Please take the attached flyer to the Rudy Lane location on Monday Jan. 18th. Funds raised will be used to help with the cost of senior prom, the class trip to Holiday World and the senior picnic.
New News:
• Please remind your student to wear his or her studentID EACH DAY. This practice provides assistance for our efforts to keep Manual as safe as possible. Students who forget an ID can come to the Main Office in the morning for a temporary ID
• All County Percussion Concert is Tuesday, Jan 19 at YPAS @ 7:00pm. It is FREE.
• Dinner plans on Tuesday? Eat at Chick-fil-A Middletown Commons on Tuesday night from 5:30pm - 9:30pm & support Girls Lacrosse by showing the attached flyer (on your phone). You can also just mention that you're "supporting Manual Girls Lacrosse" if you don't have the flyer. We greatly appreciate the support of Manual families and friends! GO CRIMSONS!
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HELP NEEDED Do you or a student you know need service hours? Can you or your family donate food or drinks? The Manual wrestling team needs volunteers and food donations on Jan 30 - it is hosting a tournament. All families, alumni and friends of Manual and of Wrestling are needed; it is a small team. Details on this sign up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084caaa82ca2fd0-shark
• Action for Africa will hold it model casting for the upcoming fashion show on Jan 20th! Everyone is welcome! It is in room 308 after shcool from 2:30-3:30
• Please Join Us for the Manual Marching Band Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction! The Crimson Sound Needs you Support and all proceeds go toward helping our students with fees, uniforms, competitions, equipment, etc... WHEN: Saturday, Feb 20 from 6-9pm. WHERE: Westport Rd Church of Christ (Please see attached flyer for details) Reserve you table now and/or provide a donation to our silent auction. Thank You!
•
Ongoing News:
• NHS interest meetings for Sophomores & Juniors will be held on Jan 27 at 7am and Jan 28 at 2:30pm in room 150. You only need to attend one.
• SENIORS - Are you the voice of the class of 2016? Would you like to deliver the graduation keynote address and win a small scholarship in the process? See Ms. Williams in room 352 to pick up information packet. Auditions will be held March 1st.
• TICKETS TO The Crimson Mission, Inc.’s First Annual Growing the Mission Gala ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.growing-the-mission-gala.eventbrite.com or under the “Spring Gala” tab on The Crimson Mission’s website atwww.crimsonmission.org. Only a limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait – buy your ticket today!
The Growing the Mission Gala is Saturday, March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
o Guests of Honor: David Zuberer, Steve Haag, Mike McDaniel, Beverly Keepers, Glenn and Kathy Zwanzig, Charlie and Jenny Marsh
o Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
o WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• "In addition to the four traditional scholarships awarded to graduating seniors, the PTSA is also awarding a special $500 scholarship to a graduating GAP or ECE student. To be considered, student must be a graduating senior and member in good standing of the duPont Manual PTSA. There are no requirements (grade point average, etc.) other than having overcome significant obstacles on the path to graduating!"
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
Upcoming Dates:
• Saturday-Archery Bullitt East Invitational @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling-LHSB City @ Kingpin Lanes (9:00am)
• Saturday-Archery-St. Gabriel Invitational @ Fern Creek
• Saturday-Wrestling Big School Regional Duals @ Atherton
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Sunday, February 14, 2016:
FLYER-duPont Manual High School Class of 2016.pdf
Chick Fil A_01.19.16_Manual Girls Lacrosse.pdf
crimson mission donation for silent auction.pdf
Manual's FEA (Future Educators Association) interest meeting is today afterschool in room 306.
ARCHERY – Bullitt East Invitational
TONIGHT-2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
YPAS is having a Vocal Variety Show Friday & Saturday, Jan 15,16 @ 7:00pm.
The class of 2016 is having a fund raiser at Panera. Please take the attached flyer to the Rudy Lane location on Monday Jan. 18th. Funds raised will be used to help with the cost of senior prom, the class trip to Holiday World and the senior picnic.
New News:
• Please remind your student to wear his or her studentID EACH DAY. This practice provides assistance for our efforts to keep Manual as safe as possible. Students who forget an ID can come to the Main Office in the morning for a temporary ID
• All County Percussion Concert is Tuesday, Jan 19 at YPAS @ 7:00pm. It is FREE.
• Dinner plans on Tuesday? Eat at Chick-fil-A Middletown Commons on Tuesday night from 5:30pm - 9:30pm & support Girls Lacrosse by showing the attached flyer (on your phone). You can also just mention that you're "supporting Manual Girls Lacrosse" if you don't have the flyer. We greatly appreciate the support of Manual families and friends! GO CRIMSONS!
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HELP NEEDED Do you or a student you know need service hours? Can you or your family donate food or drinks? The Manual wrestling team needs volunteers and food donations on Jan 30 - it is hosting a tournament. All families, alumni and friends of Manual and of Wrestling are needed; it is a small team. Details on this sign up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084caaa82ca2fd0-shark
• Action for Africa will hold it model casting for the upcoming fashion show on Jan 20th! Everyone is welcome! It is in room 308 after shcool from 2:30-3:30
• Please Join Us for the Manual Marching Band Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction! The Crimson Sound Needs you Support and all proceeds go toward helping our students with fees, uniforms, competitions, equipment, etc... WHEN: Saturday, Feb 20 from 6-9pm. WHERE: Westport Rd Church of Christ (Please see attached flyer for details) Reserve you table now and/or provide a donation to our silent auction. Thank You!
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Ongoing News:
• NHS interest meetings for Sophomores & Juniors will be held on Jan 27 at 7am and Jan 28 at 2:30pm in room 150. You only need to attend one.
• SENIORS - Are you the voice of the class of 2016? Would you like to deliver the graduation keynote address and win a small scholarship in the process? See Ms. Williams in room 352 to pick up information packet. Auditions will be held March 1st.
• TICKETS TO The Crimson Mission, Inc.’s First Annual Growing the Mission Gala ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.growing-the-mission-gala.eventbrite.com or under the “Spring Gala” tab on The Crimson Mission’s website atwww.crimsonmission.org. Only a limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait – buy your ticket today!
The Growing the Mission Gala is Saturday, March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
o Guests of Honor: David Zuberer, Steve Haag, Mike McDaniel, Beverly Keepers, Glenn and Kathy Zwanzig, Charlie and Jenny Marsh
o Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
o WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• "In addition to the four traditional scholarships awarded to graduating seniors, the PTSA is also awarding a special $500 scholarship to a graduating GAP or ECE student. To be considered, student must be a graduating senior and member in good standing of the duPont Manual PTSA. There are no requirements (grade point average, etc.) other than having overcome significant obstacles on the path to graduating!"
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
Upcoming Dates:
• Saturday-Archery Bullitt East Invitational @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling-LHSB City @ Kingpin Lanes (9:00am)
• Saturday-Archery-St. Gabriel Invitational @ Fern Creek
• Saturday-Wrestling Big School Regional Duals @ Atherton
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Attachments available for 30 days until Sunday, February 14, 2016:
FLYER-duPont Manual High School Class of 2016.pdf
Chick Fil A_01.19.16_Manual Girls Lacrosse.pdf
crimson mission donation for silent auction.pdf
Wednesday, January 13. 2016
It's a Winning Wednesday!
Library will be closed after school.
Grammer ESS is cancelled today.
"The Looking Glass-A Writer's Cub" will meet @ 2:30 in room 329. Bring food to sample and write from if possible
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL @ Eastern (JV vs. Male – 5:45 pm, JV vs. Eastern – 7:00 pm)
BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. South Oldham & North Oldham @ Central (6:15 pm)
Crimson Chords, will be holding auditions from 2:30-4:30. Sign-up sheet is outside room 122
New News:
• TICKETS TO The Crimson Mission, Inc.’s First Annual Growing the Mission Gala ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.growing-the-mission-gala.eventbrite.com or under the “Spring Gala” tab on The Crimson Mission’s website at www.crimsonmission.org. Only a limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait – buy your ticket today!
The Growing the Mission Gala is Saturday, March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
• Guests of Honor: David Zuberer, Steve Haag, Mike McDaniel, Beverly Keepers, Glenn and Kathy Zwanzig, Charlie and Jenny Marsh
• Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
• Manual's FEA (Future Educators Association) interest meeting is this Friday, Jan 15 afterschool in room 306.
• National French Honor Society & French Club are meeting this Thursday, Jan 14 @ 2:30 in room 227
Ongoing News:
• Join us for the next VA Senior Art Show opening , this Thursday, Jan 14 from 3-6pm in the Norma Brown Gallery. Refreshments will be served. This show feature: Jordan Armstrong, Lily Bryan, Madeline Clements, Kenedie Collier, Ellis Fowler, Dorian Johnson, Roncayle Hunter, Madeline Natalie, Jackson Rasco and Bria Steen.
• YPAS is having a Vocal Variety Show Friday & Saturday, Jan 15,16 @ 7:00pm.
• NHS interest meetings for Sophomores & Juniors will be held on Jan 27 at 7am and Jan 28 at 2:30pm in room 150. You only need to attend one.
• SENIORS - Are you the voice of the class of 2016? Would you like to deliver the graduation keynote address and win a small scholarship in the process? See Ms. Williams in room 352 to pick up information packet. Auditions will be held March 1st.
• DEADLINE SOON-We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, a test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores, RIGHT HERE AT MANUAL. All courses include 30 hours of training. (Please see attached flyers for details and to register)
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• "In addition to the four traditional scholarships awarded to graduating seniors, the PTSA is also awarding a special $500 scholarship to a graduating GAP or ECE student. To be considered, student must be a graduating senior and member in good standing of the duPont Manual PTSA. There are no requirements (grade point average, etc.) other than having overcome significant obstacles on the path to graduating!"
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
• The class of 2016 is having a fund raiser at Panera next week. Please take the attached flyer to the Rudy Lane location on Monday Jan. 18th. Funds raised will be used to help with the cost of senior prom, the class trip to Holiday World and the senior picnic.
Upcoming Dates:
• Thursday-FBLA Mandatory Chapter Meeting is after school in the auditorium.
• Thursday-YClub KUNA interest meeting in FR Cafe @ 2:30 for all interested.
• Friday-2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
• Friday-ARCHERY – Bullitt East Invitational
• Saturday-Archery Bullitt East Invitational @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling-LHSB City @ Kingpin Lanes (9:00am)
• Saturday-Archery-St. Gabriel Invitational @ Fern Creek
• Saturday-Wrestling Big School Regional Duals @ Atherton
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Friday, February 12, 2016:
TorchPrep Boot Camp - Email - March 2016 (00000003).doc
Boot Camp Flyer.jpg
crimson mission donation for silent auction.pdf
Library will be closed after school.
Grammer ESS is cancelled today.
"The Looking Glass-A Writer's Cub" will meet @ 2:30 in room 329. Bring food to sample and write from if possible
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL @ Eastern (JV vs. Male – 5:45 pm, JV vs. Eastern – 7:00 pm)
BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. South Oldham & North Oldham @ Central (6:15 pm)
Crimson Chords, will be holding auditions from 2:30-4:30. Sign-up sheet is outside room 122
New News:
• TICKETS TO The Crimson Mission, Inc.’s First Annual Growing the Mission Gala ARE ON SALE NOW AT www.growing-the-mission-gala.eventbrite.com or under the “Spring Gala” tab on The Crimson Mission’s website at www.crimsonmission.org. Only a limited number of tickets are available so don’t wait – buy your ticket today!
The Growing the Mission Gala is Saturday, March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
• Guests of Honor: David Zuberer, Steve Haag, Mike McDaniel, Beverly Keepers, Glenn and Kathy Zwanzig, Charlie and Jenny Marsh
• Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
• Manual's FEA (Future Educators Association) interest meeting is this Friday, Jan 15 afterschool in room 306.
• National French Honor Society & French Club are meeting this Thursday, Jan 14 @ 2:30 in room 227
Ongoing News:
• Join us for the next VA Senior Art Show opening , this Thursday, Jan 14 from 3-6pm in the Norma Brown Gallery. Refreshments will be served. This show feature: Jordan Armstrong, Lily Bryan, Madeline Clements, Kenedie Collier, Ellis Fowler, Dorian Johnson, Roncayle Hunter, Madeline Natalie, Jackson Rasco and Bria Steen.
• YPAS is having a Vocal Variety Show Friday & Saturday, Jan 15,16 @ 7:00pm.
• NHS interest meetings for Sophomores & Juniors will be held on Jan 27 at 7am and Jan 28 at 2:30pm in room 150. You only need to attend one.
• SENIORS - Are you the voice of the class of 2016? Would you like to deliver the graduation keynote address and win a small scholarship in the process? See Ms. Williams in room 352 to pick up information packet. Auditions will be held March 1st.
• DEADLINE SOON-We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, a test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores, RIGHT HERE AT MANUAL. All courses include 30 hours of training. (Please see attached flyers for details and to register)
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• "In addition to the four traditional scholarships awarded to graduating seniors, the PTSA is also awarding a special $500 scholarship to a graduating GAP or ECE student. To be considered, student must be a graduating senior and member in good standing of the duPont Manual PTSA. There are no requirements (grade point average, etc.) other than having overcome significant obstacles on the path to graduating!"
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
• The class of 2016 is having a fund raiser at Panera next week. Please take the attached flyer to the Rudy Lane location on Monday Jan. 18th. Funds raised will be used to help with the cost of senior prom, the class trip to Holiday World and the senior picnic.
Upcoming Dates:
• Thursday-FBLA Mandatory Chapter Meeting is after school in the auditorium.
• Thursday-YClub KUNA interest meeting in FR Cafe @ 2:30 for all interested.
• Friday-2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
• Friday-ARCHERY – Bullitt East Invitational
• Saturday-Archery Bullitt East Invitational @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling-LHSB City @ Kingpin Lanes (9:00am)
• Saturday-Archery-St. Gabriel Invitational @ Fern Creek
• Saturday-Wrestling Big School Regional Duals @ Atherton
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Friday, February 12, 2016:
TorchPrep Boot Camp - Email - March 2016 (00000003).doc
Boot Camp Flyer.jpg
crimson mission donation for silent auction.pdf
Friday, January 8. 2016
Have a Fabulous Friday!
Library will be closed after school today
Archery @ Mercy
Basketball @ Shawnee (Boys FR-4:30, Boys Varsity-5:45, Girls Varsity-7:30)
Wrestling @ Fern Creek
2016 Boys Lacrosse Season Opening Meeting is this Sunday @ 6:00pm for all current & LAX players and parents at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd. Please bring your checkbook, athletic forms and calendars.
New News:
URGENT-CALL TO ACTION-POSSIBLE BUDGET CUTS (by: Pinky Jackson, PTSA President)
The Manual PTSA Advocacy Committee has been working to understand the implications to our school, and to students throughout the district, if the schools' budgets are cut. Please go here for details and contact information for the district, state, and school leaders that need to hear from you. Share your input, then join us a the rally today(1-7-16, 6:30pm, Westport Middle School gym) and/or the board meeting on Monday (1-11-16, 6:45pm, Vanhoose Education Center).
• If you click this link ( https://goo.gl/t7dQmt ) you will go to the Google doc, where you can add your comments directly into the document that we are taking to the Rally to Restore Education Funding today at 6:30pm at Westport Middle School. PLEASE respond by noon today if possible. And, forward this to everyone you know. It applies to all schools. and I am happy to provide other PTSAs with an editor copy that they can customize for their school. Just have them email their name and school to manualptsa@gmail.com.
Again, please take immediate action, There are surely places where money can be saved - in under utilized facilities, inefficient systems, over-priced supplies, etc that do not have an adverse impact on student achievement. Leadership at the state, district, and local level need to hear from YOU, as parents, teachers, students, family members and friends of Manual and of education. Each phone call, email, letter counts. Take action today.
• Junior & Senior Steering Committees will meet Monday, Jan 11 @ 2:30 in rooms 221/225B
• Harry Potter Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan 12 from 2:30-3:30 in room 254
• Manual a cappella group, Crimson Chords, will be holding auditions on Wednesday, Jan 13 from 2:30-4:30. Sign-up sheet is outside room 122
• YClub KUNA interest meeting is Thursday, Jan 14 in FR Cafe @ 2:30 for all interested in Youth Government and Community Involvement.
• DEADLINE SOON-We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, a test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores, RIGHT HERE AT MANUAL. All courses include 30 hours of training. (Please see attached flyers for details and to register)
Ongoing News:
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night is Friday, Jan 15 at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
• Volunteers Needed for the Clothing Assistance Program. Please sign up to volunteer with other duPont Manual Parents for Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program. This organization provides much needed clothing to JCPS families. We request your help in organizing donated clothing. Please click on the following link to volunteer and for more information: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a44aeaa28a02-clothing
• BIG NEWS! The Crimson Mission is hosting the First Annual Growing the Mission Gala on March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
•
o Tickets to the Gala will be sold ONLINE only and will be available soon. Please like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information!
o Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
o WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
Upcoming Dates:
• Saturday-Archery @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling @ Dixie Bowl (Boys-8:15am, Girls-3:50pm)
• Saturday-Boys' & Girls' Swimming @ U of L
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball @ Sacred Heart (JV-2:00, Varsity-3:30)
• Saturday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
________________________________________
Library will be closed after school today
Archery @ Mercy
Basketball @ Shawnee (Boys FR-4:30, Boys Varsity-5:45, Girls Varsity-7:30)
Wrestling @ Fern Creek
2016 Boys Lacrosse Season Opening Meeting is this Sunday @ 6:00pm for all current & LAX players and parents at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd. Please bring your checkbook, athletic forms and calendars.
New News:
URGENT-CALL TO ACTION-POSSIBLE BUDGET CUTS (by: Pinky Jackson, PTSA President)
The Manual PTSA Advocacy Committee has been working to understand the implications to our school, and to students throughout the district, if the schools' budgets are cut. Please go here for details and contact information for the district, state, and school leaders that need to hear from you. Share your input, then join us a the rally today(1-7-16, 6:30pm, Westport Middle School gym) and/or the board meeting on Monday (1-11-16, 6:45pm, Vanhoose Education Center).
• If you click this link ( https://goo.gl/t7dQmt ) you will go to the Google doc, where you can add your comments directly into the document that we are taking to the Rally to Restore Education Funding today at 6:30pm at Westport Middle School. PLEASE respond by noon today if possible. And, forward this to everyone you know. It applies to all schools. and I am happy to provide other PTSAs with an editor copy that they can customize for their school. Just have them email their name and school to manualptsa@gmail.com.
Again, please take immediate action, There are surely places where money can be saved - in under utilized facilities, inefficient systems, over-priced supplies, etc that do not have an adverse impact on student achievement. Leadership at the state, district, and local level need to hear from YOU, as parents, teachers, students, family members and friends of Manual and of education. Each phone call, email, letter counts. Take action today.
• Junior & Senior Steering Committees will meet Monday, Jan 11 @ 2:30 in rooms 221/225B
• Harry Potter Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan 12 from 2:30-3:30 in room 254
• Manual a cappella group, Crimson Chords, will be holding auditions on Wednesday, Jan 13 from 2:30-4:30. Sign-up sheet is outside room 122
• YClub KUNA interest meeting is Thursday, Jan 14 in FR Cafe @ 2:30 for all interested in Youth Government and Community Involvement.
• DEADLINE SOON-We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, a test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores, RIGHT HERE AT MANUAL. All courses include 30 hours of training. (Please see attached flyers for details and to register)
Ongoing News:
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night is Friday, Jan 15 at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
• Volunteers Needed for the Clothing Assistance Program. Please sign up to volunteer with other duPont Manual Parents for Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program. This organization provides much needed clothing to JCPS families. We request your help in organizing donated clothing. Please click on the following link to volunteer and for more information: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a44aeaa28a02-clothing
• BIG NEWS! The Crimson Mission is hosting the First Annual Growing the Mission Gala on March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
•
o Tickets to the Gala will be sold ONLINE only and will be available soon. Please like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information!
o Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
o WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
Upcoming Dates:
• Saturday-Archery @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling @ Dixie Bowl (Boys-8:15am, Girls-3:50pm)
• Saturday-Boys' & Girls' Swimming @ U of L
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball @ Sacred Heart (JV-2:00, Varsity-3:30)
• Saturday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
________________________________________
Wednesday, January 6. 2016
Welcome New Year Wednesday!
Library will be closed after school Today
Boys' & Girls' Basketball @ Seneca (JV-4:30 vs Seneca, JV-5:45 vs Ballard)
Boys' & Girls' Diving @ U of L - 4:30
Boys' & Girls' Swimming vs Atherton, Butler, Fern Creek & PRP @ Central-6:15
New News:
• Harry Potter Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan 12 from 2:30-3:30 in room 254
• DEADLINE SOON-We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, a test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores, RIGHT HERE AT MANUAL. All courses include 30 hours of training. (Please see attached flyers for details and to register)
Ongoing News:
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Season Opening Meeting is this Sunday, Jan 10 @ 6:00pm for all current & LAX players and parents at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd. Please bring your checkbook, athletic forms and calendars.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night is Friday, Jan 15 at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
• Volunteers Needed for the Clothing Assistance Program. Please sign up to volunteer with other duPont Manual Parents for Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program. This organization provides much needed clothing to JCPS families. We request your help in organizing donated clothing. Please click on the following link to volunteer and for more information: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a44aeaa28a02-clothing
• BIG NEWS! The Crimson Mission is hosting the First Annual Growing the Mission Gala on March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
•
o Tickets to the Gala will be sold ONLINE only and will be available soon. Please like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information!
o Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
o WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
Upcoming Dates:
• Friday-Archery @ Mercy
• Friday-Basketball @ Shawnee (Boys FR-4:30, Boys Varsity-5:45, Girls Varsity-7:30)
• Friday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
• Saturday-Archery @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling @ Dixie Bowl (Boys-8:15am, Girls-3:50pm)
• Saturday-Boys' & Girls' Swimming @ U of L
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball @ Sacred Heart (JV-2:00, Varsity-3:30)
• Saturday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Friday, February 05, 2016:
Boot Camp Flyer.jpg
TorchPrep Boot Camp - Email - March 2016 (00000003).doc
________________________________________
Library will be closed after school Today
Boys' & Girls' Basketball @ Seneca (JV-4:30 vs Seneca, JV-5:45 vs Ballard)
Boys' & Girls' Diving @ U of L - 4:30
Boys' & Girls' Swimming vs Atherton, Butler, Fern Creek & PRP @ Central-6:15
New News:
• Harry Potter Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan 12 from 2:30-3:30 in room 254
• DEADLINE SOON-We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, a test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores, RIGHT HERE AT MANUAL. All courses include 30 hours of training. (Please see attached flyers for details and to register)
Ongoing News:
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Season Opening Meeting is this Sunday, Jan 10 @ 6:00pm for all current & LAX players and parents at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd. Please bring your checkbook, athletic forms and calendars.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night is Friday, Jan 15 at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
• Volunteers Needed for the Clothing Assistance Program. Please sign up to volunteer with other duPont Manual Parents for Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program. This organization provides much needed clothing to JCPS families. We request your help in organizing donated clothing. Please click on the following link to volunteer and for more information: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a44aeaa28a02-clothing
• BIG NEWS! The Crimson Mission is hosting the First Annual Growing the Mission Gala on March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
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o Tickets to the Gala will be sold ONLINE only and will be available soon. Please like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information!
o Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
o WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
Upcoming Dates:
• Friday-Archery @ Mercy
• Friday-Basketball @ Shawnee (Boys FR-4:30, Boys Varsity-5:45, Girls Varsity-7:30)
• Friday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
• Saturday-Archery @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling @ Dixie Bowl (Boys-8:15am, Girls-3:50pm)
• Saturday-Boys' & Girls' Swimming @ U of L
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball @ Sacred Heart (JV-2:00, Varsity-3:30)
• Saturday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
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Attachments available for 30 days until Friday, February 05, 2016:
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TorchPrep Boot Camp - Email - March 2016 (00000003).doc
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Tuesday, January 5. 2016
Have a Terrific Tuesday!
Library will be closed after school Tues-Wed
Basketball vs Eastern @ Home (Boys FR-4:30, Girls Varsity-6:00, Boys Varsity-7:30)
Bowling @ Strike Zone-3:30 (Girls' vs St. Francis, Boys' vs Christian Academy)
Mandatory tennis meeting for all Girls Tennis players after school in room 338
New News:
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Season Opening Meeting is this Sunday, Jan 10 @ 6:00pm for all current & LAX players and parents at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd. Please bring your checkbook, athletic forms and calendars.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night is Friday, Jan 15 at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
• Congratulations to the YPAS Philharmonia who were awarded 3rd Place a national competition, American Prize. Also Dan Whisler, YPAS Director of Orchestra, was chosen as the 1st Place prizewinner of the American Prize in Conducting. Congrats to All!
• Volunteers Needed for the Clothing Assistance Program. Please sign up to volunteer with other duPont Manual Parents for Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program. This organization provides much needed clothing to JCPS families. We request your help in organizing donated clothing. Please click on the following link to volunteer and for more information: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a44aeaa28a02-clothing
• BIG NEWS! The Crimson Mission is hosting the First Annual Growing the Mission Gala on March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
• Tickets to the Gala will be sold ONLINE only and will be available soon. Please like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information!
• Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
Ongoing News:
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, a test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores, RIGHT HERE AT MANUAL. All courses include 30 hours of training. (Please see attached flyers for details and to register)
Upcoming Dates:
• Wednesday-Boys' & Girls' Basketball @ Seneca (JV-4:30 vs Seneca, JV-5:45 vs Ballard)
• Wednesday-Boys' & Girls' Diving @ U of L - 4:30
• Wednesday-Boys' & Girls' Swimming vs Atherton, Butler, Fern Creek & PRP @ Central-6:15
• Friday-Archery @ Mercy
• Friday-Basketball @ Shawnee (Boys FR-4:30, Boys Varsity-5:45, Girls Varsity-7:30)
• Friday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
• Saturday-Archery @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling @ Dixie Bowl (Boys-8:15am, Girls-3:50pm)
• Saturday-Boys' & Girls' Swimming @ U of L
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball @ Sacred Heart (JV-2:00, Varsity-3:30)
• Saturday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
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Library will be closed after school Tues-Wed
Basketball vs Eastern @ Home (Boys FR-4:30, Girls Varsity-6:00, Boys Varsity-7:30)
Bowling @ Strike Zone-3:30 (Girls' vs St. Francis, Boys' vs Christian Academy)
Mandatory tennis meeting for all Girls Tennis players after school in room 338
New News:
• As part of the Boys' Basketball WE CARE Program, we will be collecting canned goods at our home basketball games this month. All food will be donated to Dare to Care. Come enjoy the games and help those in our community. As sponsor, YUM Brands will have drawings for free food gift certificates at half-time.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Season Opening Meeting is this Sunday, Jan 10 @ 6:00pm for all current & LAX players and parents at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd. Please bring your checkbook, athletic forms and calendars.
• 2016 Boys Lacrosse Trivia Night is Friday, Jan 15 at Saints (131 Breckenridge Ln) starting at 6:30. It's all you can eat and drink for $25! Support Boys Lacrosse and come to win!
• Congratulations to the YPAS Philharmonia who were awarded 3rd Place a national competition, American Prize. Also Dan Whisler, YPAS Director of Orchestra, was chosen as the 1st Place prizewinner of the American Prize in Conducting. Congrats to All!
• Volunteers Needed for the Clothing Assistance Program. Please sign up to volunteer with other duPont Manual Parents for Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m. at the JCPS Clothing Assistance Program. This organization provides much needed clothing to JCPS families. We request your help in organizing donated clothing. Please click on the following link to volunteer and for more information: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a44aeaa28a02-clothing
• BIG NEWS! The Crimson Mission is hosting the First Annual Growing the Mission Gala on March 5, 2016 at The Frazier History Museum!
• Tickets to the Gala will be sold ONLINE only and will be available soon. Please like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information!
• Growing the Mission Gala RAFFLE: Grand Prize $1000; 2nd Prize $500 and 3rd Prize is 5 $100 winners! Raffle tickets are available at Manual Home Basketball Games.
• WE NEED YOUR HELP!! Does your business offer gift cards? Does your business provide an incredible service that everyone needs? What a great way for your business to be noticed! You can donate services or gift cards for the Gala Silent Auction! The Growing the Mission Gala is an ideal venue to showcase your business while raising funds for the students at duPont Manual High School! It’s a WIN/WIN! Please see the attached form for information on how YOUR BUSINESS can support the Mission! Thank you!
Ongoing News:
• The Manual PTSA is pleased to again offer four scholarships to Seniors this school year. Each in the amount of $625. The minimum weighted GPS is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 16. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. If you have any questions, contact Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
• We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, a test training program that cracks the code on improving ACT scores, RIGHT HERE AT MANUAL. All courses include 30 hours of training. (Please see attached flyers for details and to register)
Upcoming Dates:
• Wednesday-Boys' & Girls' Basketball @ Seneca (JV-4:30 vs Seneca, JV-5:45 vs Ballard)
• Wednesday-Boys' & Girls' Diving @ U of L - 4:30
• Wednesday-Boys' & Girls' Swimming vs Atherton, Butler, Fern Creek & PRP @ Central-6:15
• Friday-Archery @ Mercy
• Friday-Basketball @ Shawnee (Boys FR-4:30, Boys Varsity-5:45, Girls Varsity-7:30)
• Friday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
• Saturday-Archery @ Mercy
• Saturday-Boys & Girls Bowling @ Dixie Bowl (Boys-8:15am, Girls-3:50pm)
• Saturday-Boys' & Girls' Swimming @ U of L
• Saturday-Girls' Basketball @ Sacred Heart (JV-2:00, Varsity-3:30)
• Saturday-Wrestling @ Fern Creek
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