N. P. A.
Daily Announcements
Good Morning
January 27th, 2014
WORD OF THE DAY: Enfranchise
Definition: to grant a voice, especially the right to vote (verb)
Sentence
He fought to enfranchise people who had never had a voice in their government.
Student News
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Middle School Student Council will be selling Crush Grams today, January 27th thru Friday the 31st and Monday,
February 3rd thru Thursday the 6th. We are selling to all grades and the cost is $1 each. You can purchase Crush
Grams in the Multi-Purpose Room during lunch.
Middle School Valentine’s Social will be on Friday, February 7th from 4-6pm in the Gym. The cost is $3.00 for
admission and snacks will be available for purchase. Come join us for a SWEET time!
NPA Blood Drive this Wednesday, January 29th between 9:00 am and 2:00. There are 80 appointments to be
filled! Call 1-877-UBS-HERO (827-4376) or visit www.BloodHero.com (Sponsor Code: NLPA) to sign up and save
lives! Please see a STUCO member for more information. Students above 16, staff, and parents are encouraged
to donate. Every 2 seconds someone needs blood. Be a hero!
SALT meeting for all high school student-athletes who are captains in room 202 Monday, 1/27. This includes
captains from JV and frosh teams. Food will be provided.
Summer Volleyball Camp: Sign-ups have started for the 7th annual Volleyball camps for female NPA students.
Sign-up forms have been emailed to previous campers, and new campers can get forms at either front desk. The
camp is a first come first served, and usually fills up fast! There are separate camps for MS and HS athletes. A
deposit to hold your spot is due right away. Detailed information is available in the flyer.
Come out to Chick-fil- A Spirit Night on Thursday, January 30th to support the winning spaceflight team as they
fundraise for the trip to the launch of their experiment. Make sure you tell the cashier you are supporting NPA
and tell them your homeroom teacher. The homeroom class with the most participation will receive free meal
coupons!
If you are interested in purchasing a 2014 Tarzan calendar, featuring NPA dancers, talk to Mrs. Lewis. They are
$15.
NO FOOD ON THE STAGE OR GYM. Thanks for your cooperation.
Club News and Meetings
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Journalism Club meets Tuesdays during lunch in Mrs. Canning’s room (202).
Chess Club will meet Tuesdays at 7:10 am in Mrs. Bain’s room 814.
Mock Trial will be meeting every Wednesday in January in room 101 at 3:30.
NJHS meeting on Thursday in room 205 at lunch.
FUN MATH HOUR Mon. 1/6 Griffin 801 Tue. 1/7 Stanoff 809 Wed. 1/8 Gallagher 812 Thur. 1/9 Stanoff 809
Announcing History Fun Hour 3:30-4:40 Monday: C. Canning 209 Tuesday: Cirzan 211
Wednesday: Schorey 208 Thursday: Johnson 210
Sports
1/27 MS Girls Basketball at MEMS 4:00
1/28 HS Boys Basketball vs. Mingus Union at NPA
Casual Dress Days
01/29
Varsity 7:00
Band Sponsor Mrs. London-Hall
JV 5:30
Freshman 4:00