WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY:
Junior Steering Committee is CANCELLED
Girls' Basketball @ Home (FR vs Butler, FR vs Central-7:30)
Chess & Game Club @ 2:30 in room 204
Sophomore Steering Committee @ 2:30 in room 221
Environmental Club @ 2:30 in room 213
FCCLA @ 2:30 in room 325
GSTA @ 2:30 in room 212
WISE @ 2:30 in room 313
Black Student Union @ 2:30 in room 252
Senior Steering Committee will meet to make signs for the Homecoming Pep Rally in room 154
WHAT'S COMING UP TOMORROW:
A New Era Begins... Outdoor Track & Field Informational Meeting @ 2:30 in FR. Cafe
SOPHOMORES interested in National Honor Society should attend ONE informational meeting in room 206 on: Tuesday, Feb. 3 @ 2:30, or Thursday, Feb. 5 @ 2:30. The meetings should last 15 min.
Boys' Basketball vs Portland Christian @ Home (Varsity-6:00)
Speech & Debate @ 2:30 in Sr. Cafe
FCA @ 6:55AM in auditorium
Science Bowl @ 2:30 in room 320
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Latin Quick Recall-Upper Level for their State Championship win and Novice Level who placed second.
Congratulations to the Debate Team who were champions at the Derby City Classic at Brown this weekend. Abey Philip-Novice Debate Champion, Seth Thompson-Varsity Debate Runner-Up, and Aman Mann & Carter Squires-Public Forum Champions. Also, at the Debate Derby City Round Robin Emily Hu was Runner-Up and Anthony Survance & Ben Hanson were Runners-Up in Public Forum Round Robin.
Seniors! Go to the Senior Facebook page (duPont Manual Class of 2015) and VOTE about prom and class trip. The options are: $60(presale)/$70(regular) prom tickets and Holiday World, or $50 prom tickets and Kentucky Kingdom.
Food for Rights Bake Sale is Wednesday, Feb 4 after school.
Winter Homecoming Dress-Up Themes: Tuesday-Mismatch Day, Wednesday-Formal Attire, Thursday-Class Themes: "Freshmens of Bel Aire", Sporty Sophomores, Junior Juniors, Cirque du Soleil Seniors, Friday-Red/White Day
HOMECOMING-Friday, Feb. 6-Varsity Basketball vs Waggener @ Home (Girls-6:00, Boys-7:30) Dance following games.
Homecoming Dance @ Noe from 9:00pm-12midnight. Theme: "A Night in Narnia". Tickets for sale everyday during all lunches for $6. Crimson Card holders need to stop by table and get a FREE Ticket if planning on attending! Dress is Casual for the Dance.
NEW COURSE OFFERING
Manual is proud to offer a new series of AP courses beginning in the fall of 2015 called AP Capstone. The AP Capstone is a series of two courses: AP Seminar and AP Research. Starting next fall, AP Seminar will be offered as a pilot to current freshmen enrolled in advanced English. Students enrolled in this class will be allowed to earn English credit as well. I am currently visiting each freshman advanced English class giving a brief overview of the class. If you have a student enrolled in advanced English I, please ask them for the handout I gave that gives a more detailed description of the course. A couple of points to consider:
• Students can choose to take this course or not. Advanced English 2 is still an option if they chose not to take the Seminar course.
• If they choose the AP Seminar class, then they will be required to take the AP exam at the end of the year.
A brief overview of the course is described here:
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research-based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
At this time we are allowing all interested students to sign-up for the class to see what kind of numbers we will be dealing with. However, since only two teachers will be trained, enrollment numbers will have an upper limit. If, in the event that we have too many students sign-up, we will have a random draw for spots. Please don’t let this deter your student from choosing this class. We will see what happens. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Matt Kingsley, PhD
Assistant Principal, duPont Manual High School
(502) 485-8241
matt.kingsley@jefferson.kyschools.us
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior Steering Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 5 to hang signs. Please meet in room 154 right after school.
Discuss and learn about today's world in the Current Events Club. First meeting is @ 2:30 on Wednesday, Feb. 4 in room 326
Did you know all Girl Scout Cookies are Kosher? Never know what you might learn at a JSU meeting. We'll be talking Kosher foods and eating some too. Chips Ahoy anyone? Come to room 111 on Feb. 4.
Students who are planning to take the AP Exams-Registration runs through Monday, Feb. 9. 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
Dear Students and Parents:
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 on February 10th at Durrett Auditorium (on the campus of Male High School) 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.
Please see attached flier with event info. RSVPs are not required and all are encouraged to attend.
Seniors-Prom tickets will be pre-sold the week of February 16-20 after school in room 154 and during White Day lunches. Cost is $60 if you buy them early. 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.
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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