Entries for the Martin Luther King writing contest are due on Dec. 21.  Need more information, stop in the LMC.

Yearbook Grad Ads: If your parents would like to congratulate you on your accomplishments & your graduation, yearbook grad ads can be purchased online.  New this year, families can create their own ad and pay ONLINE. All the information needed can be found on the North website.  There are a limited number of spaces so don’t let your parents wait until it’s too late!  No orders can be placed after January 15th.

Yearbook: Have you purchased your 1015-16 North yearbook yet?  If you decided NOT to purchase one during summer registration or wanted to wait, the FINAL deadline to purchase is December 22.  The cost is $47 and payments can be made in the main office.  Do NOT rely on extra yearbooks being available in May. 

Audition packets for North’s musical THE LITTLE MERMAID are now available from Mr. Parker in Room 1118 , in the Choir Room—Room 1204, and on the counter in the Business Office.  Auditions are open to any North student Grades 9-12 and will be held after school on December 15th and 17th with rehearsals beginning in January.  No previous experience is necessary.  If you like to sing, dance, or act, pick up an audition packet and make the newly released Broadway musical THE LITTLE MERMAID a “part of your world!”   If you have any questions, see Mr. Parker in Room 1118. 

Anyone interested in working Tech for North’s upcoming musical THE LITTLE MERMAID should pick up a form located on the Green Room door before winter break.  Help is needed in the areas of scenic construction, costumes, lights, set painting, sound, and props.  Fill out the form and return it to the envelope on the Green Room door.  Tech work will begin in early January.

Red Cross Club: Has the thought of volunteering ever CROSSED your mind? Then you should join us for Red Cross Club next week Friday, December 18th. We’re going to have an introductory meeting in Mrs. River’s I/E room 1087. Be sure to schedule into the meeting to learn more about how you can help great causes and people within our community.

Are you interested in being part of the girls’ distance program in Track this spring? A brief informational meeting will be held with Coach Howard on Friday, December 18th in the Lightning Room during IE period. Please sign up in homeroom this Monday, December 14th to attend this meeting on Friday, December 18th. All abilities and grade levels are encouraged to attend this Girls’ track distance meeting.

Appleton Legion Baseball will be having player signups on Wednesday December 16th from 5:30-8:00 pm at Post 38. Any interested player should stop out.

Attention students!  For those who like to travel, and who doesn’t, consider taking a trip to London and Dublin in June of 2017.  Join Mrs. Frisch and your classmates on a 2017 summer trip to London and Dublin.  To find out more about this adventure, grab a parent or guardian and attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 pm in room 2344 (Mrs. Frisch’s room). Questions?  Talk to one of your ELA teachers or stop by 2344 and speak to Mrs. Frisch. This trip is bound to fill up fast, so be sure to make the meeting if you are interested!

Dear Garden Club Members: We will be meeting Dec 15 in the Career Center for our monthly garden club meeting. Please sign up under Davis for IE Time on 15th. See you there!!

College visits in the Career Center and Military visits in the commons for this week:

Tuesday:

Luther College at 8:30 a.m.

Army during Lunch Hrs.

Thursday:

National Guard Lunch Hrs.

Remember to get permission and a pass from your teacher if you wish to attend.

Library/Packers: Congratulations to Max Plantiko this week’s Packer Prediction winner.  The final score was 28-7.  Next week the Packers take on the Raiders.  Make your prediction in the LMC while you gather your season’s readings!

Would you like to travel to Japan for a homestay this Summer?  The Kanonji Appleton Sister City Program sponsors a travel exchange every Summer in July.  Come to the informational meeting next Thursday to find out more.  Sign up for the session with Mrs. Nider during IE time.

Lunch

Dec. 14

Meatball Pizza Sub

Cajun Cheeseburger

Meat Lovers, Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage Pizza