N. P. A. Daily Announcements Good Morning December 12th, 2014 WORD OF THE DAY: Preclude
to prevent (verb)
Definition: Sentence
My grandfather’s large and vicious guard dog precluded anyone from entering the yard.
Student News
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Teachers of juniors & seniors: Please remember to let Mr. Danner know if your classes will be hosting any Alumni panels for Alumni Day on January 5th. Students- the dress code has not changed and you should be well aware of it. If you have any questions about dress code, please pick up a copy from either reception desk. Athletes-Game Day appropriate attire clarification: Please wear team uniform top and a dress code bottom or shirt, tie, and slacks. Otherwise, students may wear dress code appropriate clothing if no uniform is available. When in doubt, ask for further clarification prior to game day. Dresses for girls are appropriate on game day but they must be mid-thigh. 6th and 7th grade dancers wanting to dance 2nd semester may get registrations from Mrs. Lewis or the new building office. 6th grade classes are held Mondays after school. 7th grade classes are held Thursday after school or Friday before school. Classes begin Jan. 12th. Lunch Rehearsals for Glee classes: Fri 12/12 All students (some 9th, most 10th, nearly all 11th graders) who took the PSAT in October, your scores are back. TODAY, at lunch and after school, I will be handing your score reports back in the band room. Please come and pick them up and stay for a brief informational on how to interpret your scores. Please see me (Ms. Wilkinson) if you have questions. Information meeting for high school students interested in playing golf on Tues. 12/ 16 in room 302 at lunch. Help support NPA’s Quebec Fund by coming to the Chipotle Fundraiser on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 4:00 to 8:00. The 8th grade is aiming to make the school, the city, and the world a better place and you can help by taking a short survey. Responses are anonymous and should take only a few seconds. Please take the survey and remind your friends to take it, too! Your voice matters and will help shape our project going forward. o Student survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JBVVZ5J o Parent survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JHL2YB7 Don’t forget the "Winter Warmth Drive" please drop off coats, clothing, and other clothing/bedding items you may have to room 106 by December 19th. 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. Pohl- rm 205 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 Club News and Meetings
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Chess club meets Tuesdays at 7:15 am in room 814. Mock Trial meets Tuesdays at 3:30 pm in room 101. Please plan to be there, 12/9, and 12/16 from 3:30-4:30. Poetry Club meets Thursdays at 3:30 in room 101 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!
Sports 12/12 HS Boys Basketball Freshman vs. Holbrook @ home 4:00 12/13 HS Hockey @ Jay Lively Ice Rink 5:00 & 6:30 Casual Dress Days Time-Cards
12/17 Wrestling- Sponsor Mr. Bain
Due Thursday 12/18
