Happy Frigid Friday!
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY:
Senior Prom tickets will be pre-sold after school in room 154. Cost is $60 pre-sale. The week before prom the price will increase to $70. Any questions, please see Ms. Walsh in room 328.
Juniors & Seniors-Balfour will be at school to take orders for class rings & graduation announcements
YPAS Dance will present Sculpted Spaces at 7:30pm on the Main Stage. Tickets are $9-12. Please call 485-8355 for more information
Boys' & Girls' Swimming-KHSAA State Championships @ U of L
Archery @ St. Bernard Invitational
ACM @ 2:30 in room 202
Teen Republicans @ 7:00am in room 235A
Young Democrats @ 2:30 in Gallery
WHAT'S COMING UP THIS WEEKEND AND MONDAY:
Sat-YPAS Dance will present Sculpted Spaces at 7:30pm on the Main Stage. Tickets are $9-12.
Sat-Boys' & Girls' Swimming-KHSAA State Championship @ U of L
Sat-Dazzlers-KDCO State Championship @ Frankfort Civic Center
Sat-Archery @ St. Bernard Invitational
Mon-Chess & Game Club @ 2:30 in room 204
Mon-Environmental Club @ 2:30 in room 213
Mon-FCCLA @ 2:30 in room 325
Mon-GSTA @ 2:30 in room 212
Mon-WISE @ 2:30 in room 313
Mon-Black Student Union @ 2:30 in room 252
Mon--YPAS Dance will present Sculpted Spaces at 2:00pm on the Main Stage. Tickets are $9-12
Mon-Girls' Basketball-KHSAA 7th Region Tournament @ Home (7:00pm)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Everyone will report straight to Homeroom on Tuesday, March 3. All JUNIORS will be taking the ACT during 1st and 2nd blocks. All Sophomores and Freshmen will be taking a practice ACT Test at the same time. Please make plans accordingly and help assure your student is here and on-time. All Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen need to be sure to bring a calculator and No. 2 pencil that day! (NO MECHANICAL PENCILS ARE ALLOWED!)
There will be another Open Forum with Mr. Mayes sponsored by parent SBDM Reps on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30pm in the auditorium
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Help is needed for Science Fair March 12-14. We have opportunities for donations and onsite help. Please folow the link below to sign-up. Contact Rachel Chancy at chancy1967@gmail.com or 502-802-2220. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea9ab28aa8-dupont
Don't Miss College101 Night on March 18th from 5pm-8pm! This free event will offer the Manual community the opportunity to learn in detail about:
- The College Application Process
- Financial Aid Options
- Applying for Scholarships
- The ACT and New SAT & PSAT
- Selective College Admissions
- Student Support Services
Representatives from the University of Pennsylvania, Centre College and the University of Louisville will speak, along with Manual's Guidance Counselors and several other local college preparation experts. Please join us for an informative evening. All students and parents are encouraged to attend. Meet in the Auditorium.
All French Students-it is NOT too late to sign-up for the French Spring Break 2016 Trip. Please see Ms. Walsh in room 328 for information
The 15th District PTA, Title 1, and Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Programs is hosting a Parent Conference on Saturday, March 14 at Gheens Academy.
The J&C staffs of the Crimson Record, Manual AM, and Manual RedEye are looking to collect feedback about their publications to better serve the Manual and Louisville communities as a whole. In an effort to do so, we will be hosting focus groups on upcoming dates so volunteers can come and look at selected content and give feedback. The sessions will be held in the J&C annex after school and we will offer free food to anyone who attends.If you are interested in participating, sign up at www.tinyurl.com/cspnfocusgroups. If you sign up before March 6, you will be entered to win a $50 gift card to Cardinal Cafe. Thanks!
Submit your artwork to onebluewall@live.com! Go to manualredeye.com/onebluewall to see how to submit or drop your artwork off in room 253.
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!
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
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
