Happy Mindful Monday!
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY:
Chess & Game Club @ 2:30 in room 204
Wildlife Club @ 2:30 in room 210
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
WHAT'S COMING UP TOMORROW:
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 on February 10th 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.
Please see attached flier with event info. RSVPs are not required and all are encouraged to attend.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to: 1) our WorldQuest team who placed first and second at Regional Competition and now advances to national competion. 2) our cheerleaders for winning the Mercy challenge and 3) our wrestling team for winning the Keg of Nails from Male.
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.
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 2-14. Question: SWEATS OR NO SWEAT? Answer: BOTH! Sweatpants and deodorants are needed for the MANUAL COMMUNITY CLOSET, which helps our students in need on a daily basis. 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.
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Wednesday, March 11, 2015:
Stress and Anxiety.docx
Mulch Flyer Order Form 2014.pdf
