Friday, February 29, 2008

February 29, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO SERINA SCIOTTI 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO CATHERINE PINKERTON, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNDAY to Laura Leach and Mrs. Brown!

· GREAT EXPECTATIONS! Congratulations to another fantastic group of positive thinkers. Earning Key #2 yesterday were Nichole Young, Rebecca Gray, Lindsey VanderVeen, Avery Verlac, Joseph Carroll, and Cara Mooney. Going for Key #2 were Harley Hamilton and Catherine Pinkerton. Keep succeeding kids! M. Sass

Thursday, February 28, 2008

February 28, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO SERINA SCIOTTI 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO CATHERINE PINKERTON, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· GREAT EXPECTATIONS! Congratulations to another fantastic group of positive thinkers. Earning Key #2 yesterday were Nichole Young, Rebecca Gray, Lindsey VanderVeen, Avery Verlac, Joseph Carroll, and Cara Mooney. Going for Key #2 were Harley Hamilton and Catherine Pinkerton. Keep succeeding kids! M. Sass

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

February 26, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO SERINA SCIOTTI 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO CATHERINE PINKERTON, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· BAND PRE-FESTIVAL - At 7:00pm tonight in the gym is our Band Pre-Festival concert! Tonight's concert features the 7th Grade "White Band," the 8th Grade "Red Band," the High School Wind Symphony, and a special performance by our High School Saxophone Quartet, who will be going to State Competition on Saturday, March 15th. Again, our concert begins promptly at 7:00pm, with no admission whatsoever. I hope to see you all there tonight for a very fun and terrific program of young musicians.

· SUPPORT THE TAWAS THUNDER HOCKEY TEAM. THEY ARE GOING TO STATE FINALS ON MARCH 6TH. They are having tip night Tuesday night from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. GOOD LUCK TEAM!

Monday, February 25, 2008

February 25, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO SERINA SCIOTTI 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO CATHERINE PINKERTON, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· CONTRATULATIONS TO THE MATHCOUNTS TOP SCHOOL SCORERS: Andrew Yeh-1st and Lindsey VanderVeen-2nd. The team competed at SVSU this past weekend.

· HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO Dakota Cox and Amanda Goodell yesterday!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO Cody Carlisle and Kathryn Chester!

Friday, February 22, 2008

February 22, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ZACHARY BOENSCH, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ALI CHAPLESKI, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED 6TH HOUR today.

· GOOD LUCK TO THE MATH COUNTS TEAM on your competition tomorrow!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SATURDAY TO Jared Bielby!

· TERRIFIC TWO’S! Andy Boyle earned both Key #1 and Key #2 yesterday, February 21st! Way to GO FOR IT! Also earning Key #1 was Jared Bielby. Key #2 went to Lindsey Jarrell and Nathan Heine. Keep moving forward kids! M. Sass

February 22, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ZACHARY BOENSCH, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ALI CHAPLESKI, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED 6TH HOUR today.

· GOOD LUCK TO THE MATH COUNTS TEAM on your competition tomorrow!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY TO Jared Bielby!

· TERRIFIC TWO’S! Andy Boyle earned both Key #1 and Key #2 yesterday, February 21st! Way to GO FOR IT! Also earning Key #1 was Jared Bielby. Key #2 went to Lindsey Jarrell and Nathan Heine. Keep moving forward kids! M. Sass

Thursday, February 21, 2008

February 21, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ZACHARY BOENSCH, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ALI CHAPLESKI, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED 6TH HOUR on Friday, Feb.22nd.

· TUTORING FOR TONIGHT has been cancelled.

February 21, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ZACHARY BOENSCH, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ALI CHAPLESKI, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· THE LIBRARY 6TH HOUR on Friday, Feb.22nd.

· TUTORING FOR TONIGHT has been cancelled.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

February 20, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ZACHARY BOENSCH, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ALI CHAPLESKI, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· KYLE LUTZ, please see Mrs. Look in the office before you leave.

· THE FIRST VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO Wednesday, 2/27/08 from 5-7 in the gym. YOU MUST HAVE ALL YOUR PAPERWORK IN ORDER TO PRACTICE.

· THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS ACHIEVED 100% ATTTENDANCE FOR THE FIRST 5 WEEKS OF WEIGHT LIFTING and need to report to Coach Webb's room at lunch: Ryan Dyki, Jacob Leslie, Cameron Osborn, Nick Hauff, Eric Klenow, Erick Whitford, Ryan Loeffler, Drew Klenow, Blake Katterman, Matt Krumm, Chaz Coffin, Mike Brink, Justin Blust, Matt Archambault, Hunter Walker. Great job guys!!!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO MORE 8th GRADERS WHO CONTINUE TO “GO FOR IT”! Earning Key #1 on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 were Mickey Freel and Ben Palmer. Key #2 winner was Taylor Hemphill. Way to “GO FOR IT” kids! M. Sass

· MORE GREAT NEWS, EIGHTH GRADERS…Our very own Kasey Lauwers had her poem, “My Friend and Me” judged as a “winning entry for your age level” at the state level of the GFWC writing contest. Kasey’s poem has been forwarded to the national chairman for consideration at that level of competition. From the Ladies Literary Club of East Tawas and all of us here at Tawas Area Junior High School, we wish you the best of luck, Kasey! You go, girl! M. Sass

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

February 19, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ZACHARY BOENSCH, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO ALI CHAPLESKI, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO Kasey Lauwers!

· THE FIRST VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO Wednesday, 2/27/08 from 5-7 in the gym. YOU MUST HAVE ALL YOUR PAPERWORK IN ORDER TO PRACTICE.

· THANK YOU TO THE STUDENT COUNCIL FOR ALL YOUR HELP WITH PLANNING SPIRIT WEEK AND FUN DAY. It was a blast! Thank you especially to the students who made Friday afternoon great. Pat yourself on the back for such good behavior. Mrs. LaVoie

· THE VOLLEYBALL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, 2/19/08 at lunch in room 12. Bring your lunch to room 12.

· LOOKIE HERE! WE HAVE ANOTHER FOUND OF KEY EARNERS. Key #1 goes to Marissa Andary, Keith Finley, Andrew Yeh, Dylan Sterling, Taylor Knapp, Alixis parker, Morgan Beckley, Kasey Lauwers, and Caitlyn Campbell. Key #2 goes to Chase Blackmore, Lindsey VanderVeen, and Riley Millard. Let’s continue to “GO FOR IT” group! M. Sass

Friday, February 15, 2008

February 15, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILY KOPKAU, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO KATIE MCKENZIE, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY TO Erick Whitford!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY SATURDAY TO Delisa Delile!

· JR. HIGH STUDENTS ARE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE GYM 5TH HOUR. Do not go to your 5th hour class.

· THE VOLLEYBALL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, 2/19/08 at lunch in room 12. Bring your lunch to room 12.

· LOOKIE HERE! WE HAVE ANOTHER FOUND OF KEY EARNERS. Key #1 goes to Marissa Andary, Keith Finley, Andrew Yeh, Dylan Sterling, Taylor Knapp, Alixis parker, Morgan Beckley, Kasey Lauwers, and Caitlyn Campbell. Key #2 goes to Chase Blackmore, Lindsey VanderVeen, and Riley Millard. Let’s continue to “GO FOR IT” group! M. Sass

· COUCH POTATO RAFFLE DAYS ARE ON FRIDAY (boys game) and Saturday (girls game). Girls players have tickets for the Saturday game, and Boys players have tickets for the Friday game. Drawing for both winners will be next Friday (2/15).

· THIS WEEK IS SPIRIT WEEK
1. Friday – Fun Day 5th & 6th hours with all new activities this year.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

February 14, 2008

· HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILY KOPKAU, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO KATIE MCKENZIE, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· KATIE KELLER, Please see Mrs. Look before you leave.

· EMILY KOPKAU, Please see Mrs. Look before you leave.

· THE VOLLEYBALL MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, 2/19/08 at lunch in room 12. Bring your lunch to room 12.

· HOW GREAT! We have four more Key #1 achievers and one more Key #2 earner as of Thuesday, 2/12/08. Congratulations go to Nick Kolnitys, Ryan Dyki, Erica Krumm, and Zane DeBeck for Key #1 and Olivia Schomaker for earning Key #2. Way to go kids!

· COUCH POTATO RAFFLE DAYS ARE ON FRIDAY (boys game) and Saturday (girls game). Girls players have tickets for the Saturday game, and Boys players have tickets for the Friday game. Drawing for both winners will be next Friday (2/15).

· THIS WEEK IS SPIRIT WEEK
1. Friday – Red & White Day and Fun Day 5th & 6th hours with all new activities this year.

Monday, February 11, 2008

February 11, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO EMILY KOPKAU, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO KATIE MCKENZIE, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· CLUB PRIDE WOULD LIKE TO THANK all students who attended Saturday’s Winter Wonder Tobacco Awareness evening. All students were very well behaved.

· SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH. Parents are being notified.

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO Logan Zubek!

· JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL MEETING WEDNESAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, AT LUNCH in room 12. Bring your lunch to room 12. Practice will start on February 25th.

· SALUTE! TO BEGIN THE WEEK WE SALUTE FOUR MORE EIGHTH GRADERS WHO EARNED KEY #2 ON FRIDAY: They include Ali Chapleski, Jaylee Samuels, Haylee Hutchison, and Jay Forton.

· REMINDER, YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL FEBRUARY 26TH TO EARN KEY #2. M. Sass

· COUCH POTATO RAFFLE DAYS ARE ON FRIDAY (boys game) and Saturday (girls game). Girls players have tickets for the Saturday game, and Boys players have tickets for the Friday game. Drawing for both winners will be next Friday (2/15).


· THIS WEEK IS SPIRIT WEEK
1. Monday – Hat Day
2. Tuesday – Wacky Hair Day
3. Wednesday – Camo or Tye Dye Day
4. Thursday – Mis-Match Day
5. Friday – Red & White Day and Fun Day 5th & 6th hours with all new activities this year.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Feburary 8, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO COLE VANDERVEEN, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO MARISSA ANDARY, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO SHELBY ALDA, 7th grade Student of the Marking Period!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO COURTNEY MCGEE, 8th grade Student of the Marking Period!

· DON’T FORGET. THIS SATURDAY, CLUB PRIDE WILL HOST WINTER WONDER from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. There will be a D.J. and open gym, along with information on the tobacco abuse.

· BREE PRIEST, please see Mrs. Look before you leave today.

· SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH. Parents are being notified.

· OPPS, I FORGOT WEDNESDAY’S BIRTHDAYS. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO Zane DeBeck and Cameron Osborn! Sorry!!!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY TO Olivia Janis and MR. GRUSECKI!!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO Robbie Sisk!

· HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW TO Ricky Childers, Matt Krumm, and Grace Martin!

· JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL MEETING NEXT WEDNESAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, AT LUNCH in room 12. Bring your lunch to room 12. Practice will start on February 25th.


· YIPPEE! MORE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING KEY #2 EARNERS FROM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH: Abby Gentges, Amanda Look, Delisa Delile, Erica Krumm, Brittani Edwards, Veronica Smith, Taylor Brannan, and Amanda Patterson.

· REMINDER, YOU ONLY HAVE UNTIL FEBRUARY 26TH TO EARN KEY #2. M. Sass

· COUCH POTATO RAFFLE DAYS ARE NEXT FRIDAY (boys game) and Saturday (girls game). Girls players have tickets for the Saturday game, and Boys players have tickets for the Friday game. Drawing for both winners will be next Friday (2/15).

· NEXT WEEK IS SPIRIT WEEK
1. Monday – Hat Day
2. Tuesday – Wacky Hair Day
3. Wednesday – Camo or Tye Dye Day
4. Thursday – Mis-Match Day
5. Friday – Red & White Day and Fun Day 5th & 6th hours with all new activities this year.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

February 6, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO COLE VANDERVEEN, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO MARISSA ANDARY, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO SHELBY ALDA, 7th grade Student of the Marking Period!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO COURTNEY MCGEE, 8th grade Student of the Marking Period!

· JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL MEETING NEXT WEDNESAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, AT LUNCH in room 12. Bring your lunch to room 12. Practice will start on February 25th.

· THIS SATURDAY, CLUB PRIDE WILL HOST WINTER WONDER from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. There will be a D.J. and open gym, along with information on the tobacco abuse.

· GOODNESS GRACIOUS! LOOK, WE HAVE 10 MORE KEY #2 ACHIEVERS! CONGRATULATIONS TO: Kim Salwey, Alyssa Look, Amber Warren, Shauni Monk, Shantell Austin, Matt Archambault, Laura Leach, Katie McKenzie, Chelsae Smith, and Erica Norris. Way to GO FOR IT! M. Sass

· VERONICA SMITH AND CHELSAE SMITH PLEASE see Mrs. Bingle today.

· COUCH POTATO RAFFLE IS NOW GOING ON. First drawing is for the game this Friday night against Ogemaw. See any girls basketball coach or player, tickets are $ .25 each, 5 for a $1.00, or 35 for $ 5.00. If you have the winning ticket, you and two of your friends will join you on the couch behind the team bench. Pizza, garlic spears and pop will be delivered to you compliments of G's Pizza.

· THE SECOND COUCH POTATO RAFFLE will be next Friday for the boys game. tickets will be on sale next week for that raffle.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

February 5, 2008

· CONGRATULATIONS TO COLE VANDERVEEN, 7th grade “Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO MARISSA ANDARY, 8th grade Student of the Week!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO SHELBY ALDA, 7th grade Student of the Marking Period!

· CONGRATULATIONS TO COURTNEY MCGEE, 8th grade Student of the Marking Period!

· THIS SATURDAY, CLUB PRIDE WILL HOST WINTER WONDER from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. There will be a D.J. and open gym, along with information on the tobacco abuse.

· YEEHA-WE HAVE 11 MORE 8TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO HAVE EARNED KEY #1. Kudos to Chris Sheridan, Zach Beavers, Chelsea Smith, Nathan Heine, Jordan VanderVeen, Jessica Kriebel, Shauni Monk, Amber Warren, Ariana Peach, Tahlia Heidt, and Katie McKenzie.

· YEEHA-HA. THERE’S EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS! Earning Key #2 yesterday were Courtney McGee and Liz Denney. Double congratulations to them. Way to GO FOR IT!

· 18TH ANNUAL SNOW BOX DERBY 2008 will be held on February 10, 2008 at Old Orchard Park in Osocda. Registration forms are available in the Junior High office.