duPont Announcements

Happy Festive Friday!
From all of us - Have a Happy and Safe Break. School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 3!

ASVAB will be given to interested students in gr 10, 11, 12 on Thurs, Jan 5 from 2-5pm; Sign-up by TODAY in the Guidance Office.

One Blue Wall's deadline TODAY. Submit your literary works and art to: onebluewall@live.com.

Fri-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIM & DIVE – Girls’ Night Out Invitational @ the University of Louisville (5:00 pm)

Sat-ARCHERY – St. Gabriel Invitational @ Fern Creek High School

Sat-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIM & DIVE – Brother Fabius Invitational @ the University of Louisville (5:00 pm)

Sat-WRESTLING – Rumble in the Hive @ Central High School
New News:
• NEW LINK-Parents and Students-The Crimson Mission is conducting a needs analysis of Manual High School. Your voice is important! Please help us do this by sharing your thoughts about what Manual students need. Follow the link below to participate. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UeKWFMccNvmUJjN1zPu1Bmz_yLHxNScWEivTL2CXcmM/edit?usp=sharing
• FUN OVER BREAK-Manual students and families: Did you know that ALL Manual students, teachers and administrators have FREE access into the Speed Art Museum until the end of the school year? Parents and families can visit at a 50% discount. If you are looking for something to do over the Holiday break, be sure to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to visit the newly renovated Speed Art Museum.
• Cabaret Night at White Christmas the Exhibition - The Magic of Movie Musicals. Friday, January 6 at 7 p.m. at the Frazier History Museum. Come join us for an evening of fun, food, and entertainment. Your ticket will allow you a private viewing of White Christmas the Exhibition featuring costumes, props, and other artifacts from the Irving Berlin movie musical White Christmas. Also included is The Magic of Movie Musicals Cabaret staring YPAS Theatre and Musical Theatre students and a silent auction with movie and musical memorabilia, theatre tickets, and restaurant gift certificates. This event is a fundraiser to help benefit the theatre and musical theatre students of YPAS, who will be performing at the elite Fringe Festival in Edinburgh Scotland. Tickets $25 at www.ypas.org.
• SAVE THE DATE: Test your trivia knowledge at Manual’s Track Team Trivia Night. It’s happening Friday, January 13 at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. Cost is $150 for a table of eight. Teams can bring their own food and drink, or you can buy chili for dinner and help judge our chili cook-off. Reserve a table by emailing: cclifft@wdrb.com.
• 5-WeekBOOTCAMP – Prepares for March ACT® Test on 3/21/17 @ duPont Manual High School. Nine Total Sessions:
Mondays: 2/13/17, 2/20/17, 2/27/17, 3/6/17, 3/13/17 3PM-6PM
Saturdays: OFF, 2/25/17, 3/4/17, 3/11/17, 3/18/17 10AM-2PM
Early Registration Deadline: 2/6/17. SIGN UP AT: www.torchprep.com. Info@torchprep.com
• The 15th District PTA Reflections ceremony was held on December 14, 2016 at the Durrett Auditorium. Congratulations to the 15 Manual students who received awards at the district level! The following students received the Creative Interpretation award for their entries and will move on to compete at the Kentucky state level:
Morgan Betsill - Visual Art
Alyssa Brand – Photography
Alexandria Kinard – Dance Choreography
Akwelle Quaye – Literature
Gabrial Smith – Film Production
India Smith – Film Production
The state level winners will be announced in late March/early April. Good luck and thank you for entering!
Ongoing News:
• PLEASE VISIT-VA Senior Exhibition "Intrepide" runs through 1/5/17 in the Norma E. Brown Gallery from 3-6. Featuring the artwork of: Emmaleigh Johnston, Lindsey Kosek, Sarah Kim, Amy Kim, Aubrey Draper, Sophie Moore, Samantha Seng, Larissa "Sunny" Morris. All are welcome.
• Tutoring done FOR students, BY students! No sign-up necessary - just show up in the library any Monday - Thursday from 2:30-3:30. Sponsored by NHS!
• Need Spanish tutoring? NHS in collaboration with SHH will have Spanish tutors available Mon.-Thurs. from 2:30-3:30pm in the library during Nov. and Dec.
• Crimson Mission Gala March 4 at The Henry Clay--- Auction Items needed! This year we are looking to get some "BIg TIcket" items to auction off during a live auction. Examples- Vacation Homes, Access to Suites/game tickets, Churchill Downs package, orthodontic package, jewlery etc. We are also looking for items for our silent auctions- gift card for restaurants services, art work, alcohol baskets etc. Please consider donating to this great event or talk to other Manual parents/ alumni that might be intereseted! Contact nanci.overstreet@gmail.com with questions or donations
•
Upcoming Dates:
• Mon 12/19-BOYS’ BASKETBALL- Best in Hoops @ Oldham County High School (Manual vs. Oldham County – 8:00 pm)
• Tues 12/20-BOYS’ BASKETBALL- Best in Hoops @ Oldham County High School
• Tues 12/20-GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Traditional Bank Tournament @ Lexington Catholic High School (Manual vs. Russell County – 8:00 pm)
• Tues 12/20-WRESTLING – Sharkbait Duals @ Butch Charmoli Gymnasium (4:00 pm)
• Wed 12/21-BOYS’ BASKETBALL- Best in Hoops @ Oldham County High School
• Wed 12/21 thru 12/23-GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Traditional Bank Tournament @ Lexington Catholic High School (see attached bracket)
• Mon 12/26-BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Traditional Bank Tournament @ Lexington Catholic High School (Manual vs. Lafayette – 6:00 pm)
• Tues 12/27 thru 12/30-BOYS’ BASKETBALL – Traditional Bank Tournament @ Lexington Catholic High School
• Thurs 12/29-GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Braggin’ Rights Classic @ Cincinnati, OH (Manual vs. St. Joseph, WV – 2:40 pm)
• Fri 12/30-WRESTLING – Valley Main Event @ Valley High School
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Attachments available for 30 days until Sunday, January 15, 2017:
TrackFundraiser.docx
Phone charger form.xlsx
ptsa scholarship.pdf
YPAS Cabaret Night.pdf
________________________________________

Have a Merry Monday!
Environmental Club @ 2:30 in room 321
Come to Physics Tutoring Club if you are struggling in physics! Today in room 228 from 2:30 to 3:30.
FCA is tomorrow morning, Tuesday 12/13 @ 7:00 am.

THIS Week: Students who need to sign out will either need an Early Dismissal Note OR a Parent/Guardian MUST come in and sign them out. No exceptions.
FINALS SCHEDULE:

13R 2-1-4-3
Finals
R 1 and R 3
14W 2-1-4-3
Finals
W 1 and W 3 15R 1-2-3-4
Finals
R 2 and R 4 16W 1-2-3-4
Finals
W 2 and W 4
End of grading period

New News:
• ASVAB will be given to interested students in gr 10, 11, 12 on Thurs, Jan 5 from 2-5pm; Sign-up by THIS FRIDAY, 12/16 in the Guidance Office.
• Jazz Band Concert isTomorrow, Tues. Dec 13 @ 7:00 on the Main Stage
• Dinner plans on Thursday? Come to Blaze Pizza in Middletown on Thursday, December 15 between 5-9pm and show the attached flyer (display on your phone or printed copy are acceptable). Manual Girls Lacrosse will earn 20% of sales & you'll enjoy a quick and delicious dinner out. Please share the flyer and visit Blaze Pizza Middletown on Thursday. Thanks for supporting Girls Lacrosse!! We hope to see you there!
• Manual students and families: Did you know that ALL Manual students, teachers and administrators have FREE access into the Speed Art Museum until the end of the school year? Parents and families can visit at a 50% discount. If you are looking for something to do over the Holiday break, be sure to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to visit the newly renovated Speed Art Museum.
• On Wednesday, December 14th, the library will close at 2 p.m. All other days we will be on regular schedule. Have a safe and happy winter vacation.
• MST Students: Science Fair is fast approaching. If you have not done so yet, please register your projects on StemWizard asap. Please enter your project information before Thursday, December 15th. This is required of all MST students. https://dupontmanual.stemwizard.com/
• One Blue Wall's deadline is December 16. Submit your literary works and art to: onebluewall@live.com.
• Don't Forget the following GREAT GIFT IDEAS:
• Portable Phone Chargers are available for purchase. (Great stocking stuffers) THESE ARE INSTOCK IN THE OFFICE - Now available in white or black, portable chargers are $25.00 each. Please make checks payable to Manual Volleyball Boosters. We appreciate your support!
• Boys basketball team is selling STADIUM BLEACHER SEATS! These seats feature bungee cord cushioning, a durable steel frame and are made of tough cordova canvas. They are available in red or black with an embroidered M on them. Seats easily attach to metal or wood bleachers and provide comfortable back support. Order your seat by contacting Patti Carns at 303-0736 or by email at JPCarns@bellsouth.net. Cost of each seat is $60. Don't sit through another game with a sore back. Thank you for supporting your Manual boys basketball team!
Ongoing News:
• VA Senior Exhibition "Intrepide" runs through 1/5/17 in the Norma E. Brown Gallery from 3-6. Featuring the artwork of: Emmaleigh Johnston, Lindsey Kosek, Sarah Kim, Amy Kim, Aubrey Draper, Sophie Moore, Samantha Seng, Larissa "Sunny" Morris. All are welcome.
• SAVE THE DATE: Test your trivia knowledge at Manual’s Track Team Trivia Night. It’s happening Friday, January 13 at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. Cost is $150 for a table of eight. Teams can bring their own food and drink, or you can buy chili for dinner and help judge our chili cook-off. Reserve a table by emailing: cclifft@wdrb.com.
• Tutoring done FOR students, BY students! No sign-up necessary - just show up in the library any Monday - Thursday from 2:30-3:30. Sponsored by NHS!
• Need Spanish tutoring? NHS in collaboration with SHH will have Spanish tutors available Mon.-Thurs. from 2:30-3:30pm in the library during Nov. and Dec.
• Seniors - as you think about college choices and financial aid, consider applying for a PTSA Scholarship. The DuPont Manual PTSA generously awards up to four $600 scholarships each school year to students who are pursing higher education or vocational training. Previous award winners have been actively involved in the PTSA and have supported PTSA events. The application can be found at http://goo.gl/zp1CKF and/or is attached here. Questions may be directed to manualscholarships@gmail.com.
• Crimson Mission Gala March 4 at The Henry Clay--- Auction Items needed! This year we are looking to get some "BIg TIcket" items to auction off during a live auction. Examples- Vacation Homes, Access to Suites/game tickets, Churchill Downs package, orthodontic package, jewlery etc. We are also looking for items for our silent auctions- gift card for restaurants services, art work, alcohol baskets etc. Please consider donating to this great event or talk to other Manual parents/ alumni that might be intereseted! Contact nanci.overstreet@gmail.com with questions or donations
•
Upcoming Dates:
• Tues-BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Trinity @ Home (FR – 4:30 pm, JV – 6:00 pm, Varsity – 7:30 pm)
• Tues-GIRLS’ BASKETBALL @ Assumption (JV – 6:00 pm, Varsity – 7:30 pm)
• Tues-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ DIVING @ the University of Louisville (4:30 pm)
• Wed-BASKETBALL @ Home (Boys’ JV vs. Shawnee – 4:30 pm & Atherton – 7:00 pm, Girls’ JV vs. Atherton – 7:00 pm)
• Fri-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIM & DIVE – Girls’ Night Out Invitational @ the University of Louisville (5:00 pm)
• Sat-ARCHERY – St. Gabriel Invitational @ Fern Creek High School
• Sat-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIM & DIVE – Brother Fabius Invitational @ the University of Louisville (5:00 pm)
• Sat-WRESTLING – Rumble in the Hive @ Central High School
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Attachments available for 30 days until Wednesday, January 11, 2017:
Blaze Pizza.pdf
TrackFundraiser.docx
Phone charger form.xlsx
ptsa scholarship.pdf

Happy Whimsical Wednesday!
Manuals Military Mission is making Holiday Cards for the Troops! Come to room 232B TODAY @ 2:30.
French Scrabble is at 2:30 in room 323.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Waggener (JV vs. Waggener – 4:30 pm & Central – 5:45 pm)
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Presentation @ Home (JV – 6:00 pm, Varsity – 7:30 pm)

HAPPENING TOMORROW:

Debate is after school in the auditorium
Key Club is after school in the Sr. Cafe
YClub is after school in the Freshman Cafe

BOYS’ & GIRLS’ BOWLING vs. Seneca @ Executive Strike & Spare (3:30 pm)

ATTENTION Seniors - NAS will be at school on TOMORROW during lunch to take orders for graduation announcements. You can also place orders on-line at nastraditions.com/dupont-manual-high-school.html. Also Seniors-If you DID NOT fill out a cap and gown form in October, please go to the web site and click on ""caps and gowns"" and fill out your form on-line. You should have received information regarding announcements mailed to your home, if you did not, please stop by the table in the senior cafeteria on December 8th and let us know.
VA Senior Exhibition "Intrepide" opening reception is THIS Thursday in the Norma E. Brown Gallery from 3-6. Featuring the artwork of: Emmaleigh Johnston, Lindsey Kosek, Sarah Kim, Amy Kim, Aubrey Draper, Sophie Moore, Samantha Seng, Larissa "Sunny" Morris. The show runs from 12/8-1/5/17 and ALL are welcome.

Band Concert is TOMORROW @ 7:00pm,

New News:
• Any student interested in taking a U of L class NEXT Semester, please see Ms. Johnston in the Guidance Office THIS WEEK.
• ECE department is looking for volunteers. The annual breakfast is next Monday, 12/12 in Ms. Strohmayer's room. We are looking for volunteers to help with set up, clean up and to bring items. Please go to the following link to assist: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a44aeaa28a02-eceholiday/296438.
• SAVE THE DATE: Test your trivia knowledge at Manual’s Track Team Trivia Night. It’s happening Friday, January 13 at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. Cost is $150 for a table of eight. Teams can bring their own food and drink, or you can buy chili for dinner and help judge our chili cook-off. Reserve a table by emailing: cclifft@wdrb.com.
• Students from YPAS are providing a Saturday Camp for you to shop, go to lunch with friends, have time to yourself, etc. What: Crafts, story time, games. Who: Children from ages 4-12 (must be potty trained) Date: Saturday, December 10 Time: 9:00 am -4:30 pm. (For complete details and to register-PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER)
• YPAS Benefit Performance of THE SANTALAND DIARIES AT ALLEY THEATER on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 2 P.M.YPAS Alums, Alley Theater Artistic Director, Joey Arena, and Producing Director, Scott Davis, are donating all proceeds from the 12/11 Sunday 2:00 pm matinee of David Sedaris' wildly popular holiday comedy, The Santaland Diaries, to YPAS Theatre Dept. Fringe Festival Fundraising efforts. "Santaland Diaries" is a humorous account of Sedaris' stint working as a Christmas elf in "Santaland" at Macy's department store. Click the link below to purchase tickets FOR 12/11 benefitting YPAS Theatre. Alley Theater is located at 633 West Main Street in downtown Louisville. The mission of Alley Theater is to produce progressive theater and to provide an affordable venue for both traditional and experimental artists. The Alley Theater strives to include the entire community in its audiences and on its stage including community education and outreach.

http://www.TheAlleyTheater.org/show.aspx?name=santaland
• Choral Concert @ YPAS at 3:00pm on Sunday, Dec 11
• One Blue Wall's deadline is December 16. Submit your literary works and art to: onebluewall@live.com.
• FINALS SCHEDULE:

13R 2-1-4-3
Finals
R 1 and R 3
14W 2-1-4-3
Finals
W 1 and W 3 15R 1-2-3-4
Finals
R 2 and R 4 16W 1-2-3-4
Finals
W 2 and W 4
End of grading period
•
Ongoing News:
• If you missed the Track and Field meeting and want to participate, please stop by Rm 208 for a packet from Coach Holman.
• Come to the Physics Tutoring Club if you are struggling in physics! Mondays in room 228 from 2:30 to 3:30.
• Tutoring done FOR students, BY students! No sign-up necessary - just show up in the library any Monday - Thursday from 2:30-3:30. Sponsored by NHS!
• Need Spanish tutoring? NHS in collaboration with SHH will have Spanish tutors available Mon.-Thurs. from 2:30-3:30pm in the library during Nov. and Dec.
• Boys basketball team is selling STADIUM BLEACHER SEATS! These seats feature bungee cord cushioning, a durable steel frame and are made of tough cordova canvas. They are available in red or black with an embroidered M on them. Seats easily attach to metal or wood bleachers and provide comfortable back support. Order your seat by contacting Patti Carns at 303-0736 or by email at JPCarns@bellsouth.net. Cost of each seat is $60. Don't sit through another game with a sore back. Thank you for supporting your Manual boys basketball team!
• Portable Phone Chargers are available for purchase. (Great stocking stuffers) THESE ARE INSTOCK IN THE OFFICE - Now available in white or black, portable chargers are $25.00 each. Please make checks payable to Manual Volleyball Boosters. We appreciate your support!
• Seniors - as you think about college choices and financial aid, consider applying for a PTSA Scholarship. The DuPont Manual PTSA generously awards up to four $600 scholarships each school year to students who are pursing higher education or vocational training. Previous award winners have been actively involved in the PTSA and have supported PTSA events. The application can be found at http://goo.gl/zp1CKF and/or is attached here. Questions may be directed to manualscholarships@gmail.com.
• Crimson Mission Gala March 4 at The Henry Clay--- Auction Items needed! This year we are looking to get some "BIg TIcket" items to auction off during a live auction. Examples- Vacation Homes, Access to Suites/game tickets, Churchill Downs package, orthodontic package, jewlery etc. We are also looking for items for our silent auctions- gift card for restaurants services, art work, alcohol baskets etc. Please consider donating to this great event or talk to other Manual parents/ alumni that might be intereseted! Contact nanci.overstreet@gmail.com with questions or donations
•
Upcoming Dates:
• Fri-BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Jeffersontown @ Home (FR – 4:30 pm, JV – 6:00 pm, Varsity – 7:30 pm)
• Sat-ARCHERY @ Atherton Practice Meet
• Sat-BOYS’ BOWLING – Boyle County Baker Bonanza @ Danville Bowl-a-Rama (10:00 am)
• Sat-CHEER – KHSAA State Competition @ Kentucky Horse Park
• Sat-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIMMING – Fern Creek Sprint @ the University of Louisville (1:00 pm)
• Sat-WRESTLING – Central Hardin Duals (8:00 am)
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Friday, January 06, 2017:
winter camp poster.docx
Santaland Diaries.pdf
TrackFundraiser.docx
Phone charger form.xlsx
ptsa scholarship.pdf
________________________________________

Have a Tremendous Tuesday!

BASKETBALL @ Portland Christian (Boys’ Junior Varsity – 4:30 pm, Girls’ Varsity – 6:00 pm, Boys’ Varsity – 7:30 pm)
BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIMMING – Yellow Jacket Sprint @ Central High School (5:30 pm)

Orchestra Concert @ YPAS at 7:00pm

Guitar Concert @ UofL Comstock Hall at 8:00pm

HAPPENING TOMORROW:

Manuals Military Mission is making Holiday Cards for the Troops! Come to room 232B on Wednesday, Dec 7 @ 2:30.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Waggener (JV vs. Waggener – 4:30 pm & Central – 5:45 pm)
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Presentation @ Home (JV – 6:00 pm, Varsity – 7:30 pm)

New News:
• Band Concert @ 7:00pm on Thursday, December 8th.
• VA Senior Exhibition "Intrepide" opening reception is THIS Thursday in the Norma E. Brown Gallery from 3-6. Featuring the artwork of: Emmaleigh Johnston, Lindsey Kosek, Sarah Kim, Amy Kim, Aubrey Draper, Sophie Moore, Samantha Seng, Larissa "Sunny" Morris. The show runs from 12/8-1/5/17 and ALL are welcome.
• ATTENTION Seniors - NAS will be at school on Thursday Dec. 8th during lunch to take orders for graduation announcements. You can also place orders on-line at nastraditions.com/dupont-manual-high-school.htmlAlso Seniors-If you DID NOT fill out a cap and gown form in October, please go to the web site and click on ""caps and gowns"" and fill out your form on-line. You should have received information regarding announcements mailed to your home, if you did not, please stop by the table in the senior cafeteria on December 8th and let us know.
• Students from YPAS are providing a Saturday Camp for you to shop, go to lunch with friends, have time to yourself, etc. What: Crafts, story time, games. Who: Children from ages 4-12 (must be potty trained) Date: Saturday, December 10 Time: 9:00 am -4:30 pm. (For complete details and to register-PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER)
• YPAS Benefit Performance of THE SANTALAND DIARIES AT ALLEY THEATER on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 2 P.M.YPAS Alums, Alley Theater Artistic Director, Joey Arena, and Producing Director, Scott Davis, are donating all proceeds from the 12/11 Sunday 2:00 pm matinee of David Sedaris' wildly popular holiday comedy, The Santaland Diaries, to YPAS Theatre Dept. Fringe Festival Fundraising efforts. "Santaland Diaries" is a humorous account of Sedaris' stint working as a Christmas elf in "Santaland" at Macy's department store. Click the link below to purchase tickets FOR 12/11 benefitting YPAS Theatre. Alley Theater is located at 633 West Main Street in downtown Louisville. The mission of Alley Theater is to produce progressive theater and to provide an affordable venue for both traditional and experimental artists. The Alley Theater strives to include the entire community in its audiences and on its stage including community education and outreach.

http://www.TheAlleyTheater.org/show.aspx?name=santaland
• Choral Concert @ YPAS at 3:00pm on Sunday, Dec 11
• SAVE THE DATE: Test your trivia knowledge at Manual’s Track Team Trivia Night. It’s happening Friday, January 13that the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. Cost is $150 for a table of eight. Teams can bring their own food and drink, or you can buy chili for dinner and help judge our chili cook-off. Reserve a table by emailing: cclifft@wdrb.com.
• One Blue Wall's deadline is December 16. Submit your literary works and art to: onebluewall@live.com.
• FINALS SCHEDULE:

13R 2-1-4-3
Finals
R 1 and R 3
14W 2-1-4-3
Finals
W 1 and W 3 15R 1-2-3-4
Finals
R 2 and R 4 16W 1-2-3-4
Finals
W 2 and W 4
End of grading period
•
Ongoing News:
• If you missed the Track and Field meeting and want to participate, please stop by Rm 208 for a packet from Coach Holman.
• Come to the Physics Tutoring Club if you are struggling in physics! Mondays in room 228 from 2:30 to 3:30.
• Tutoring done FOR students, BY students! No sign-up necessary - just show up in the library any Monday - Thursday from 2:30-3:30. Sponsored by NHS!
• Need Spanish tutoring? NHS in collaboration with SHH will have Spanish tutors available Mon.-Thurs. from 2:30-3:30pm in the library during Nov. and Dec.
• Boys basketball team is selling STADIUM BLEACHER SEATS! These seats feature bungee cord cushioning, a durable steel frame and are made of tough cordova canvas. They are available in red or black with an embroidered M on them. Seats easily attach to metal or wood bleachers and provide comfortable back support. Order your seat by contacting Patti Carns at 303-0736 or by email at JPCarns@bellsouth.net. Cost of each seat is $60. Don't sit through another game with a sore back. Thank you for supporting your Manual boys basketball team!
• Portable Phone Chargers are available for purchase. (Great stocking stuffers) THESE ARE INSTOCK IN THE OFFICE - Now available in white or black, portable chargers are $25.00 each. Please make checks payable to Manual Volleyball Boosters. We appreciate your support!
• Seniors - as you think about college choices and financial aid, consider applying for a PTSA Scholarship. The DuPont Manual PTSA generously awards up to four $600 scholarships each school year to students who are pursing higher education or vocational training. Previous award winners have been actively involved in the PTSA and have supported PTSA events. The application can be found at http://goo.gl/zp1CKF and/or is attached here. Questions may be directed to manualscholarships@gmail.com.
• Crimson Mission Gala March 4 at The Henry Clay--- Auction Items needed! This year we are looking to get some "BIg TIcket" items to auction off during a live auction. Examples- Vacation Homes, Access to Suites/game tickets, Churchill Downs package, orthodontic package, jewlery etc. We are also looking for items for our silent auctions- gift card for restaurants services, art work, alcohol baskets etc. Please consider donating to this great event or talk to other Manual parents/ alumni that might be intereseted! Contact nanci.overstreet@gmail.com with questions or donations
•
Upcoming Dates:
• Thurs-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ BOWLING vs. Seneca @ Executive Strike & Spare (3:30 pm)
• Fri-BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Jeffersontown @ Home (FR – 4:30 pm, JV – 6:00 pm, Varsity – 7:30 pm)
• Sat-ARCHERY @ Atherton Practice Meet
• Sat-BOYS’ BOWLING – Boyle County Baker Bonanza @ Danville Bowl-a-Rama (10:00 am)
• Sat-CHEER – KHSAA State Competition @ Kentucky Horse Park
• Sat-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIMMING – Fern Creek Sprint @ the University of Louisville (1:00 pm)
• Sat-WRESTLING – Central Hardin Duals (8:00 am)
________________________________________
Attachments available for 30 days until Thursday, January 05, 2017:
Santaland Diaries.pdf
TrackFundraiser.docx
winter camp poster.docx
Phone charger form.xlsx
ptsa scholarship.pdf

Happy Finally Friday!

Per the Crimson Crazies, "JERSEY NIGHT" has been declared for Friday's home basketball game against Ballard. Wear your favorite sports jersey and come support our basketball teams!

BASKETBALL vs. Ballard @ Home (Boys’ Frosh – 4:30 pm, Girls’ Varsity – 6:00 pm, Boys’ Varsity – 7:30 pm)

One Blue Wall - Literary Night is TONIGHT in the Senior Cafeteria from 6-9. Cost is $5, food provided.

Come to Action for Africa & Amnesty International's Movie Night TONIGHT from 6-8 in the Manual Auditorium to have fun and support a good cause!

YPAS presents "Hamlet" starting TONIGHT and Sat @ 7:30pm and Sun @ 2:00pm at Western Middle.
New News:
• If you missed the Track and Field meeting and want to participate, please stop by Rm 208 for a packet from Coach Holman.
• Manuals Military Mission is making Holiday Cards for the Troops! Come to room 232B on Wednesday, Dec 7 @ 2:30.
• ATTENTION Seniors - NAS will be at school on Thursday Dec. 8th during lunch to take orders for graduation announcements. You can also place orders on-line at nastraditions.com/dupont-manual-high-school.html
• Also Seniors-If you DID NOT fill out a cap and gown form in October, please go to the web site and click on ""caps and gowns"" and fill out your form on-line. You should have received information regarding announcements mailed to your home, if you did not, please stop by the table in the senior cafeteria on December 8th and let us know.
• Students from YPAS are providing a Saturday Camp for you to shop, go to lunch with friends, have time to yourself, etc. What: Crafts, story time, games. Who: Children from ages 4-12 (must be potty trained) Date: Saturday, December 10 Time: 9:00 am -4:30 pm. (For complete details and to register-PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYER)
• YPAS Benefit Performance of THE SANTALAND DIARIES AT ALLEY THEATER on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 2 P.M.YPAS Alums, Alley Theater Artistic Director, Joey Arena, and Producing Director, Scott Davis, are donating all proceeds from the 12/11 Sunday 2:00 pm matinee of David Sedaris' wildly popular holiday comedy, The Santaland Diaries, to YPAS Theatre Dept. Fringe Festival Fundraising efforts. "Santaland Diaries" is a humorous account of Sedaris' stint working as a Christmas elf in "Santaland" at Macy's department store. Click the link below to purchase tickets FOR 12/11 benefitting YPAS Theatre. Alley Theater is located at 633 West Main Street in downtown Louisville. The mission of Alley Theater is to produce progressive theater and to provide an affordable venue for both traditional and experimental artists. The Alley Theater strives to include the entire community in its audiences and on its stage including community education and outreach.

http://www.TheAlleyTheater.org/show.aspx?name=santaland
• One Blue Wall's deadline is December 16. Submit your literary works and art to: onebluewall@live.com.
• FINALS SCHEDULE:

13R 2-1-4-3
Finals
R 1 and R 3
14W 2-1-4-3
Finals
W 1 and W 3 15R 1-2-3-4
Finals
R 2 and R 4 16W 1-2-3-4
Finals
W 2 and W 4
End of grading period
•
Ongoing News:
• Come to the Physics Tutoring Club if you are struggling in physics! Mondays in room 228 from 2:30 to 3:30.
• Tutoring done FOR students, BY students! No sign-up necessary - just show up in the library any Monday - Thursday from 2:30-3:30. Sponsored by NHS!
• Need Spanish tutoring? NHS in collaboration with SHH will have Spanish tutors available Mon.-Thurs. from 2:30-3:30pm in the library during Nov. and Dec.
• Boys basketball team is selling STADIUM BLEACHER SEATS! These seats feature bungee cord cushioning, a durable steel frame and are made of tough cordova canvas. They are available in red or black with an embroidered M on them. Seats easily attach to metal or wood bleachers and provide comfortable back support. Order your seat by contacting Patti Carns at 303-0736 or by email at JPCarns@bellsouth.net. Cost of each seat is $60. Don't sit through another game with a sore back. Thank you for supporting your Manual boys basketball team!
• Portable Phone Chargers are available for purchase. (Great stocking stuffers) THESE ARE INSTOCK IN THE OFFICE - Now available in white or black, portable chargers are $25.00 each. Please make checks payable to Manual Volleyball Boosters. We appreciate your support!
• Seniors - as you think about college choices and financial aid, consider applying for a PTSA Scholarship. The DuPont Manual PTSA generously awards up to four $600 scholarships each school year to students who are pursing higher education or vocational training. Previous award winners have been actively involved in the PTSA and have supported PTSA events. The application can be found at http://goo.gl/zp1CKF and/or is attached here. Questions may be directed to manualscholarships@gmail.com.
• Crimson Mission Gala March 4 at The Henry Clay--- Auction Items needed! This year we are looking to get some "BIg TIcket" items to auction off during a live auction. Examples- Vacation Homes, Access to Suites/game tickets, Churchill Downs package, orthodontic package, jewlery etc. We are also looking for items for our silent auctions- gift card for restaurants services, art work, alcohol baskets etc. Please consider donating to this great event or talk to other Manual parents/ alumni that might be intereseted! Contact nanci.overstreet@gmail.com with questions or donations
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Upcoming Dates:
• Sat-ARCHERY @ Boyle County Invitational
• Sat-ARCHERY @ Atherton Invitational
• Sat-GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – Lexus Shootout Classic @ Henry Clay (Varsity vs. Covington Holy Cross – 4:30 pm)
• Sat-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ BOWLING – Crimson Baker Classic @ Ken Bowl (12:00 pm)
• Sat-CHEER – Manual Winter Classic @ Butch Charmoli Gymnasium
• Sat-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ SWIMMING – Eastern Holiday Invitational @ Mary T Meagher Aquatic Center (12:00 pm)
• Sat-WRESTLING – Dixie Duals @ Doss
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Attachments available for 30 days until Sunday, January 01, 2017:
winter camp poster.docx
Santaland Diaries.pdf
Phone charger form.xlsx
ptsa scholarship.pdf