WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY:
FCA @ 6:55 in auditorium
Science Bowl @ 2:30 in room 320
Speech & Debate @ 2:30 in Sr. Cafe
Varsity Basketball @ Atherton (Girls-6:00, Boys-7:30)
JCPS guidance services has partnered with Operation Parent to bring a special session for all parents on the extremely important topic of Adolescent Stress and Anxiety.
The event will take place at Durrett Auditorium from 6:30-8:00. Jaime Heinz, a professional in the field of adolescent stress and anxiety, will be working with parents on what they can do to help their children cope with these feelings in a healthy manner. She will discuss anxiety that is caused by tests, sports, friendships and the overall expectations of being an adolescent while also giving parents specific things they can do to support their child.
WHAT'S COMING UP TOMORROW:
Boys' Basketball @ Central (FR vs Fern Creek-4:30, JV vs Fern Creek-5:45, JV vs Eastern-7:00)
Girls' Basketball @ Home (JV vs PRP-5:00)
Boys' & Girls' Swim & Dive-KHSAA Region 2 Championships @ U of L
Spanish Club @ 2:30 in room 309
Amnesty International @ 2:30 in room 204
Art Club @ 2:30 in room 154
Ballroom Dance @ 2:30 in room YA14
Executive Council @ 2:30 in room 340
FEC @ 2:30 in roo 212
French Scrabble @ 2:30 in room 328
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Your PTSA wants to reward you (students, teachers, staff, family members) for connecting with us online:
Follow us on Twitter: @ManualPTSA
Follow us on Instagram: @manualptsa
Add us on Google+: +ManualPTSA
Join the DuPont Manual PTSA Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/114224491961406/
We will be doing random selections for each account, with the winners receiving a $25 gift card (iTunes, Amazon, Qdoba, etc. - donated by your PTSA Executive Board). Watch here and on social media for the contest close date, and winner announcements. Spread the word! #justDUit
Girls' Lacrosse Open Tryouts-Monday, Feb. 16 & Tuesday, Feb. 17. No cut for freshman. Submit physical & forms to athletic dept.
Come to Texas Roadhouse OuterLoop on Monday, Feb. 16 from 4-10pm. Pick up flier in room 253 or Sr. Cafe lunches. 10% of your bill supports the Crimson Record.
Like Cupcakes? Join YClub at the 2nd annual Cupcake Wars this Saturday 1-4 at 106 East Broadway! You can eat unlimited cupcakes for $3
Students who are planning to take the AP Exams-Registration runs through Friday, Feb. 13. Please be sure to read the letter you received and check the Manual website. Registration is on-line and payment can be made before and after school in the Guidance Office
Would you like to have mulch delivered to your door? Manual Baseball Team can help! Please see attached flier for info or call 485-8241. Orders must be received by Feb. 16.
SWEETHEART DRIVE, February 9-14. Question: SWEATS OR NO SWEAT? Answer: BOTH! Sweatpants and deodorants are needed for the MANUAL COMMUNITY CLOSET. Please send in new or gently used high school-age size SWEATPANTS and new travel or full size DEODORANTS. Place donations in the PTSA BINS located at all Manual entrances between now and Valentine's Day. Thank you for your generosity.
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Power-Up is having a fundraiser to benefit the Center for Women and Families. Please donate $5 or more in your W4 classes this week and receive a Valentine-gram to the person of your choice.
Senior Prom is Saturday, May 9. Prom tickets will be pre-sold the week of February 16-20 after school in room 150 and during White Day lunches. Cost is $60 pre-sale. The week before prom the price will increase to $70. Please make sure all obligations/fees are paid before you come to purchase your ticket. Guest permission slips will be available in the office. Any questions, please see Ms. Walsh in room 328.
Manual Crimson Sound Marching Band Trivia Night is Friday, Feb. 20. Doors open at 6:00. There will be concessions and a great Silent Auction. Please see attached flier for more info.
There will be another Open Forum with Mr. Mayes sponsored by parent SBDM Reps on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30pm in the auditorium
One Blue Wall will be selling copies of its award winning magazine at Carmichael's bookstore for $10. You can also pick up a copy in room 253. Get your copy today!
ATTENTION JUNIORS: Are you interested in a Co-op position with UPS your senior year? If so, the UPS School-to Work Program may be just for you. See Ms. Anita in Guidance Office for details.
The Manual PTSA is pleased to announce that it has increased the number and amounts of scholarships for our students. $625 awards will be given to four Manual Seniors. The minimum weighted GPA is 3.0 and the deadline to apply is March 25. Download instructions and the application here: http://goo.gl/UaBTeq
If you have any questions, contact PTSA Scholarships Committee Chair Denise Mallett at manualscholarships@gmail.com
STEAM-Innovation Club is meeting on ALL Red Fridays in room 154 from 2:30-3:30 to work on the Pegasus Parade Float. Please Join Us!
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Attachments available for 30 days until Thursday, March 12, 2015:
band trivia night.pdf
Mulch Flyer Order Form 2014.pdf
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