Announcements for Thursday Feb. 25

Abigail Plankey, Online Editor

For those junior who are wanting some help with ACT Writing, Mrs. Marzullo will be having ACT Writing Prep Class during I/E Time on February 25th. Please sign up with your homeroom teacher to schedule!

If anyone is interested in playing lacrosse this season (Boys or Girls) registration ends March 1st. Make sure to sign up today. Please visit www.appletonlacrosse.com and go to the registration tab to get started.

Spring Sport Athletes: Please make note of the baseline concussion testing times.  

March 9th at 3:45 in room 2313 – Girls Soccer and Baseball

March 16th at 3:45 in room 2313 – Golf and Tennis

Testing takes 30-45 minutes. If you are a FRESHMAN or a JUNIOR who did not play a fall or winter sport, you MUST test this spring. If you had a concussion in the previous season, you need to retest this spring.

If you are a sophomore or a senior who have never played a sport at Appleton North, you need to tell this spring as well. If you have questions regarding your testing status or time, please contact Cassy Amo at [email protected]

There will be an organizational meeting for “Spreading the Word to end hurtful words” this Thursday in room 1300. Sign up for Devereaux for I/E time if you are interested in this project.

Juniors are you ready for the ACT? The Appleton Youth Education Initiative has got you covered with tips and tricks to learn before test day. Come to the LGI after school Thursday this week for help on all the sections.

Are you overwhelmed or stressed out? Then come to the Mindfulness training next Tuesday during I/E time in the counseling office. Mrs. Davis will introduce Mindfulness and share some strategies.

College visits in the Career Center for this week:

Thursday:

Gill Tech Academy for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. 

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

Are you interested in traveling to Spain in the spring of 2017?  Join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 pm in the LGI.  Please bring a parent!  Hope to see you then!!!

Attention Seniors: Best dressed.  Most school spirit.  Worst driver…. Check your email for the link to vote for this year’s Senior Superlatives for the yearbook! Voting ends Thursday!

Now is the time to make a difference and clear your library fines.  Instead of paying in cash, pay your fines with gently used books and hygiene products for shelters in our area or with egg cartons for St. Joe’s Food Pantry.  This opportunity ends March 12.

There will be tennis open hitting from 5-6 PM on Friday, Feb. 26th at Fox Cities Racquet Club.  Anybody interested is welcome to come.  See Mr. Burt if you have any questions.

Black Student Union Club: Mr. Kempton Freeman, North’s own cultural liaison for African American students, would like to start a Black Student Union Club at North High School. Any student interested in joining the Black Student Union Club should attend its initial meeting in the auditorium on Tuesday, March 8th during I/E time. Questions? Please see Mr. Freeman or Mr. Lee.

Willems Student Marketing TeamAre you going to Prom this year?  Do you need ideas for your hair and makeup?  If you answered YES, Join Salon Academy Students and Willems Student Marketing Students in room 1101 this Friday during IE.  You will learn this year’s trends in Hair and Make-up for Prom 2016.  Sign up in Mrs. Dechant’s IE and join us this Friday in 1101 from some PROM Enrichment      

Congratulations to the boy’s hockey team on your victory over Notre Dame. Appleton United will earn a trip to the State tournament with a victory over Neenah on Friday @ 7:45 at Cornerstone Ice Arena. Tickets will be pre-sold on Thursday during lunch hours in the commons. Thursday from 3:30-5:30 in the main office. Friday in the main office from 7:30 am-11:00 am. We are able to sell 220 tickets 4 tickets per person limit. All tickets are $5.00 each.

Weight room will not be open 8th hour for students today.

Want to be a published writer or artist? Borealis, North’s literary magazine, is accepting submissions for its spring publication. Borealis accepts poetry, short stories, essays and personal narratives, plays, photography, photographs or scans of artwork, illustrations, sculptures, comics, and more. All work must be original and the submission deadline is March 1. Here’s how you can get published in the magazine: e-mail, Google share or bring your creative work to Trinity Olson, Sydney Pomrening or Natalie Painton, or ask Mrs. Wohlt, Mr. Ramponi or your English teacher. If your work is accepted, you will be notified by e-mail or in-school delivery mail. We want everyone to have the opportunity to have their submission in the magazine! Also, each piece must have the identity of the contributor — include your full name, grade and e-mail with your submission. We are looking forward to seeing your creative work!

 Lunch

Feb. 25

Pizza Sticks & Sauce

Bacon Cheeseburger

Veggie, Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage Pizza