Happy Thankful Thursday!
VA Senior Art Show "Arcade" opening reception is TODAY from 2:30-5:30 in the Norma E. Brown Gallery. Featuring the artwork of Bree Ashley, Veronica Bordelon, Isaac Garr, Fernando Gomez, Jill Gries, Aurora Lewis, Sunny Podbelsek, Mackenzie Smith. All are invited and welcome to attend. The show runs through March 22.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL – KHSAA Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16 @ Northern Kentucky University (Manual vs. Scott County – 1:30 pm)
BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Oldham County @ duPont Manual Memorial Stadium (FR – 6:00 pm)
GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Butler @ Shively Park (3:30 pm)
TONIGHT - YPAS Band Concert @ 7:00 p.m.
HAPPENING TOMORROW:
World Wildlife Day Celebration is in the Sr. Cafe @ 2:30. Free food, games and activities for everyone.
Book Club meets Friday in room 228 from 2:30 - 3:30. We'll be talking about Ready Player One and making a selection for our next read.
BSU is meeting in Fr. Cafe @ 2:30
Mock Team Trial is meeting in 137 @ @:30
ARCHERY @ Meade 3D Bullseye Invitational
BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. South Oldham @ Manual Stadium (Varsity – 6:00 pm, JV – 7:30 pm)
GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Hoover @ Christian Academy (Varsity)
New News:
• The Youth Performing Arts School is pleased to announce that the U.S. Navy Band will present a free concert at our school on Saturday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. as part of their national tour! Tickets are FREE, but will be required to attend the performance. (Please see attached flier for details)
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• Volunteer Opportunity - TreesLouisville and Partners' Annual Schools of Jefferson County Tree Giveaway season is upon us again! We need volunteers this year more than ever to make sure that every high school freshman in Jefferson County that wants a tree, gets a tree.
• Tree Kitting Saturday March 10th - 2:30 - 5:30 at 2304 Douglas Blvd. We will be preparing the 2300 giveaway trees for the Schools. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4daaad2da3ff2-tree
• Saint Patrick's Day Parade Tree Giveaway - 3:00 - 6:00 and Tree Kitting 12:30 - 1:30 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4daaad2da3ff2-saint
• March 12th - April 14th We need volunteers to transport trees to the schools. (drive materials in a pickup to schools at some point during the day before the giveaway)
• March 12th - April 14th We need volunteers to host the giveaway at each school (set up of materials, 3-5 speech/rally, break down of materials)
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• Blaze Pizza - March 13 from 5:30-8:30. Enjoy yourself and support Project Graduation at Blaze Pizza at 13317 Shelbyville Rd. You must present the flyer (Please see attached flyer)
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• StAMINA is a student-driven, bottom-up initiative aiming to improve KY students' mental health.
• One part of our initiative is a conference for Kentucky students, during which we'll have fun, collaborative activities and productive group discussions about mental health. Especially in light of the recent shootings, which we believe are deeply connected to mental health, we're hoping to raise awareness and change the conversation surrounding the issue. (Please see attached flier for details) The conference, which will be on Tuesday, 3/13, from 5-8 p.m. is open to all KY youth.
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• Pies for Pi –The MST Catalysts will be honoring Manual and YPAS teachers and staff on Wednesday, March 14th for Pi Day. We will be serving pies and beverages to the entire staff. Please consider donating a pie or other supply, it’s as simple as 3.141592… Click on this link to sign up:
• Pi Day 2018
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• Details are Now Available for Manual's College 101 Night! March 14th from 5pm-8pm. (See attached flier) Learn from experts about the Application, Admission & Testing Process, Financial Aid Options, Interviews, Scholarships and More. All Parents & Students Welcome! The Evening is Recommended for All Grade Levels. This year we welcome representatives from U Chicago, Centre College, WKU, and more. Jimmy John's will be available for purchase with all proceeds going towards Project Graduation. This link will provide Session Descriptions/Speaker details and the Evening Schedule:
http://bit.ly/2018College101
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• Louisville Academy - Students attend 1/2 day at Manual and 1/2 day at U of L. Students are considered students at both schools and benefit from privileges of both. (Criteria: Completed sophomore year of high school and scored at least a 28 on the ACT.) Please get Applications in the Main Office and must be submitted by March 16.
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• Executive Council applications are out. They are available outside Mr. Morris's room 339 and Spieg's room 325. All applications are due March 30. Executive Council is the group in charge of planning and running Crimson Day, Red White week and Basketball Homecoming.
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• POP SOCKETS for sale - They are $10 each. You may purchase one in the Main Office. Proceeds benefit the Volleyball team. Limited amount left. When they're gone, they're gone! (Picture attached)
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• YPAS would like to invite your 10-14 year old students to participate in this year's Clint Vaught Young Actors Institute June 4-15. It is an experience in which your student will get the opportunity to participate in a theatrical program that demonstrates a professional level of customer service, with reliable, up-to-date, and emerging performing art techniques. Your students will attend daily classes in Scene Study, Improvisation, Make-Up, Stage Combat, and Theatrical Movement. These skills will culminate in to a 30- minute production of Aladdin Kids on the last day of the camp. For more information, (please see the attached flyer), or contact Nikki Gregory via email nikki.gregory@jefferson.kyschools.us.
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Ongoing News:
Seniors - WE DO NOT HAVE GRADUATION DATE YET - but, Don't plan anything for the evening of graduation. Plan on attending the Project Graduation After-Party. Project Graduation After-Party 2018 is a free event for Manual's seniors with music, fun, and games from 12-5 AM.
TO: SENIORS & PARENTS OF SENIORS
We will be continuing the great tradition of The Graduation Keynote Address Competition that was kicked off in 2014 by the first winner, Christopher Bird. All students interested in being the voice of the class of 2018 are encouraged to audition. We are looking for creativity, character, and charisma.
Here are some of the details:
• Speeches must remain within a 5-minute timeframe.
• Feel free to be creative and think of this as a spoken word poem or performance.
• An electronic copy of the speech must be emailed to Ms. Williams by March 16th or the student will be disqualified.
• Seniors must go to room 352 after school, from March 1 to 14, to schedule a specific audition time.
• All auditions will occur on March 20th while the juniors take the ACT and seniors have a potential day of service.
Any senior interested should come pick up an information packet in room 352 before school, after school, or during Red 1. Be sure to leave your name and an email address with Ms. Williams so she can contact you in the future.
Seniors: Just when you thought you were finished with college applications, here’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss! The duPont Manual PTSA awards up to four one-time awards of $600 each. To be considered, please fill out the application found here: http://goo.gl/zp1CKF. Questions can be addressed to manualscholarships@gmail.com. The deadline is March 16, 2018...but don’t let that date creep up on you!
Seniors, if you have NOT ordered your Cap and Gown, please do so as soon as possible. You may place your order at kyanabalfour.com.
Need help with writing? Join NEHS every Tues. after school in the library for help
ESS tutoring is available to students during school hours and after school by certified teachers. (Please see attached schedules for times and days.) Students do not need to sign-up ahead of time.
Have you bought a yearbook? If you don't have cash then go online to yearbookordercenter.com and use code 10617
Upcoming Dates:
• Sat-ARCHERY @ Meade 3D Bullseye Invitational
• Sat-BOYS’ LACROSSE @ Southern Kentucky Lacrosse, Bowling Green, KY (Varsity – 3:00 pm)
• Sat-GIRLS’ LACROSSE @ Christian Academy (JV vs. North Oldham – 11:00 am, Varsity vs. CAL – 2:00 pm)
• Sat-SOFTBALL – Scrimmage vs. Boyle County @ George Sauer Athletic Complex (1:00 pm)
• Sat-BOYS’ TENNIS – Kentucky Duals Tournament @ St. Xavier (9:00 am)
• Sat-BOYS’ & GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD – Tiger Time Trials Scrimmage @ St. Xavier (10:00 am)
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Attachments available for 30 days until Saturday, April 07, 2018:
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Mental Health Conference flyer.pdf
Aaddin Flyer.docx
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Louisville Academy.xlsx
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