N. P. A.
Daily Announcements
Good Morning
November 6th, 2014
WORD OF THE DAY: Vacillate
to fluctuate, hesitate (verb)
Sentence I prefer a definite answer, but my boss kept vacillating between the distinct options available to us.
Definition:
Student News
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Students: Free dress passes for quarter one will be handed out today during your ILS classes. If you think that
you should have received one and we missed you, please see Mrs. Schorey in room 206.
All HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYERS MEETING TODAY AT LUNCH IN THE GYM
Intramural soccer Sign-ups are on Schmidt’s and Anaya’s door in the gym. 8th graders and up only. 6 people per
team. $5 per person. Turn in $ before you sign up. 12 spots open.
Students if you are using the elevator please do not kick or hit the elevator buttons.
Lost items Students if you are missing items please see Mrs. Schorey in room 206 to check jail. Any loose items
that are thrown on top of the lockers or on the floor at the end of the day are “thrown” in jail and there is a $1
charge to get them out. Jail will be emptied November 7th with the contents donated to Charity.
Due to students leaving their trash all over the gym last Friday during the dodge ball tournament the gym will
be closed during lunch all week.
Come to the Middle School Fall Fever on Friday, November 7th from 4-6pm in the NPA Gym. Admission is $3
and snacks will be sold for up to $1 each. Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Graders, join us for great music and a fun
time with friends!
Found: 4 pairs of glasses, please see Mrs. Schorey to claim.
The Great Food Race is here! The senior class challenges you to help the homeless. Help your grade claim
victory by bringing the following:
7th grade: Shelf-stable, nonperishable instant meals (ravioli, mac and cheese)
6th grade: Soup
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8 grade: Trail mix or trail mix ingredients
9th grade: Peanut butter, jelly, crackers
10th grade: Snack bars (granola bars)
11th grade: Canned goods
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12 grade: Happy Bag Supplies: soap, shampoo, toothbrush/toothpaste, lotion, lip balm, pocket packet of
tissues
Teachers: Happy Bag Supplies: soap, shampoo, toothbrush/toothpaste, lotion, lip balm, pocket packet of
tissues
The winning grade will be rewarded with an ice cream social and a casual dress day.
FUN MATH HOUR: Mon. Reynolds 809 Tues. Peppers 811 Every-Other Wed. Gallagher 812 Thur. Mueller 810
AFTER SCHOOL STUDY HALL Mon. - Mrs. Wilkins- rm 306
Tue. - Ms. Wilkinson- rm 102
Wed. - Mr. Johnson- rm 210 (This is NOT available on early release days; Thur. & Fri. Ms. Anderssohn- rm 208
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Upcoming Events and Exams
11/6
11/7
Rudebusch- Latin l test
Anderssohn 8th grade Lincoln Rough Draft due
Club News and Meetings
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Progressive Dinner Planning Meeting: Tuesdays, lunch, Room 202
Chess club meets Tuesdays at 7:15 am in room 814.
Grand Canyon Youth Corps will meet again this Friday (11/7) during lunch in Mr. Lancaster’s room
(#204). Remember to bring your completed application to the meeting.
Tinker Tuesdays will meet from 3:5-4:45 every Tuesday after school in the Multipurpose room. Be a part of the
Lego robotics competition team, tinker with robotics or tinker with Little Bits electronics. See you there!
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Sports
11/6 HS Varsity Volleyball State Championships at Tim’s Toyota Center Prescott @ 5:00
11/6 MS Boys Soccer @ MEMS 3:00
11/7 Boys Swim @ Skyline HS Mesa 9:40 am
11/8 Girls Swim @ Skyline HS Mesa 9:40 am
11/8 HS Cross Country Tournament @ Cave Creek Girls 8:45 Boys 9:45
11/8 HS Girls Soccer State Tournament @ Campo Verde High School 12:00 pm
Casual Dress Days
11/12 HS Boys Basketball Sponsor- Schmidt
Faculty
Time-Cards
Due, Thursday 11/20
Teachers: Please have your announcements e-mailed to Kari Kasprzyk ([email protected]) by 2:00pm for the following
day. In your e-mail, please note in the subject line “announcement”. Thank you!