1. FCCLA Week for members: February 15-19. Monday - - Locker Decoration and Treat at lunch; Tuesday – Dress Future Career or Business Wear; Wednesday –Member Breakfast 7:45 – 8:15; Thursday – Hush Day and Member Meeting at Lunch; Friday – Club Shirt or Wear Red Day & Ice Skating in
2. Destination Imagination practice today, Wednesday and Thursday after school.
3. The football players for next year need to attend a meeting Wednesday during 2nd lunch in the gym.
4. Completion of Credit packets are due in the counselors’ office today.
5. Ava Area Animal League Junior tomorrow in the gifted classroom. All students from grades 5 – 12 are welcome
6. The 2010 Spintronic Camp for color guard is March 5 – 7 in Willow Springs. To get more information please see Mrs. Sacco.
7. If you have gone over the attendance limit, please sign up for Saturday school with Mr. Williams in the office.
1. The HSTW Assessment has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 16. All selected students and alternates need to meet in the gym by 8:15.
2. NHS officers meeting in the library Monday at 8:05.
3 . Completion of Credit are due in the counselors' office by Monday.
4. Ava Area Animal League Junior meeting will be Tuesday, February 16 at 3:30 in the gifted classroom. All students from grades 5 - 12 are welcome.
5. The 2010 Spintronic Camp for color guard is March 5- 7 in
6. Destination Imagination practice schedule for next week : Monday, Wednesday and after school.
7. Attention Juniors! White River Valley Electric Cooperative?s Youth Tour Essay contest is now underway. If you would like to earn a FREE trip to
8. If you have gone over the attendance limit, please sign up for Saturday school with Mr. Williams in the office.
1. The 2010 Spintronic Camp is March 5 – 7 in
2. The High Schools That Work Assessment has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 16. All selected students and alternates need to meet in the gym by 8:15 AM on Tuesday morning.
2. Project Grad meeting with Seniors today, Feb. 11 during 2nd lunch in the gym.
3. FCCLA Week Committee meeting today second lunch. Let us know if you cannot make the meeting due to tutoring.
4. Youth Philanthropy Committee meeting today over lunch/advisory in Coach Silvey’s old office.
5. Destination Imagination practice today after school. Practice next week will be on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday after school.
6. Completion of Credit packets are ready to be picked up in the counselors’ office!! If you made a 50-59% in a core class, then you are eligible for Completion of Credit. If you are not sure, please ask! The signed forms are due in the counselors’ office.
8. If you have gone over the attendance limit, please sign up for Saturday school with Mr. Williams in the office.
1. Completion of Credit packets are ready to be picked up in the counselors’ office!! If you made a 50-59% in a core class, then you are eligible for Completion of Credit. If you are not sure, please ask! The signed forms are due in the counselors’ office by Tuesday, February 9.
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3. Hoopcoming Dance is TONIGHT from 9:00 – 11:30 pm.
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5. SPEED SHOP : Tuesday and Thursdays during February beginning at 7:00 am.
6. Attention FBLA Seniors! FBLA Scholarship applications are now available.If you are interested in applying, see Mrs. Gilmore. Application deadline is February 15.
7. Any student that needs to run out to their vehicle to get something during the day will now be required to ok it through Mr. Williams or Mrs. Nash. Try to bring everything in with you to avoid going in and out.
1. Completion of Credit packets are ready to be picked up in the counselors’ office!! If you made a 50- 59% in a core class, then you are eligible for completion of Credit. If you are not sure, please ask! The signed forms are due in the counselors’ office by Tuesday, February 9.
2. EOC Biology this week.
3. There is a Mandatory STUCCO meeting 1st lunch today.
4. Destination Imagination will meet today from 3:30 – 4:30 pm in the Gifted classroom.
5. Youth Philanthropy Committee meeting today during lunch/advisory in Coach Silvey’s old office.
6. Hoopcoming Dance: Friday night from 9:00 – 11:30 pm.
7. Attention FBLA Seniors! FBLA Scholarship applications are now available. If you are interested in applying, see Mrs. Gilmore. Application deadline is February 15.
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9. SPEED SHOP: Tuesdays and Thursdays during February beginning at 7:00 am.
Get Bigger, Faster, Stronger ; Requirement for football players not playing basketball.
10. Any student that needs to run out to their vehicle to get something during the day will now be required to ok it through Mr. Williams or Mrs. Nash. Try to bring everything in with you to avoid going in and out.
11. The Physical therapy Specialists Clinic Memorial Scholarship Foundation application is available on line at www.PTSColine.com or in the counselors’ office. Deadline is Feb. 26.
12. Seniors: An application for the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers – Ozark Chapter Education Foundation Scholarship is available in the counselors’ office. They will award three- $3000 scholarships for students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average for the 10th and 11th and must enroll in an engineering program in one of the 11 Missouri engineering approved schools.
13. Male Seniors if you plan on attending University of Missouri – Columbia, a scholarship application available in the counselors’ office for you to fill out.
14. Seniors: The National Farmers Farm Kids for College Scholarship application is available from your team advisory teacher or the counselors’ office. They are awarding three $1,000 scholarships. You must major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university.
15. Seniors: The 2010 MFA Foundation Scholarship applications are available from the counselors’ office. This is a $2000 scholarship. The committee considers scholastic progress, citizenship, extra- curricular activities, educational plans and financial need when trying to select a winner. The deadline is March 15.
16. Seniors: The Ava R-1 School District Community Scholarship Application is available from your team advisory teachers or the counselors’ office. This application will be reviewed by scholarship committee members for local scholarships that will be available this year. The deadline for this scholarship application to be turned in is February 26, 2010.
17. Attention Juniors! White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s Youth Tour Essay contest is now underway. If you would like to earn a FREE trip to
18. If you have gone over the attendance limit, please sign up for Saturday school with Mr. Williams in the office.
1. Feel like saving three lives this week? Give blood TODAY. Bus will leave the Ag room at noon and at 1 pm.
2. EOC Biology this week.
3. Destination Imagination will meet Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm in the Gifted classroom.
4. Youth Philanthropy Committee meeting Thursday during lunch/advisory in Coach Silvey’s old office.
5. Hoopcoming Dance this Friday night from 9:00 – 11:30 pm. If you’re inviting someone from another school please pick up a form in the High School office,and get it turned back in no later than Thursday.
6. Seymour Chess Tournament this Saturday, February 6. Bus will leave at 8:00 am. If you have any questions contact Mr. Orcutt.
7. SPEED SHOP on Tuesday and Thursdays during February beginning at 7:00 am.. Get Bigger, Faster, Stronger - Requirement for football players not playing basketball.
8. Completion of Credit packets are ready to be picked up in the counselors’ office!! If you made a 50- 59% in a core class, then you are eligible for Completion of Credit. If you are not sure, please ask! The signed forms are due in the counselors’ office by Tuesday, February 9.
9. Any student that needs to run out to their vehicle to get something during the day will now be required to ok it through Mr. Williams or Mrs. Nash. Try to bring everything in with you to avoid going in and out.
10. Attention FBLA Seniors! FBLA Scholarship applications are now available. If you are interested in applying, see Mrs. Gilmore. Application deadline is February 15.
11. The Physical therapy Specialists Clinic Memorial Scholarship Foundation application is available on line at www.PTSColine.com or in the counselors’ office. This foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to nine area high school seniors in Howell, Wright, Oregon, Douglas, Shannon and Texas counties. Deadline is Feb. 26.
12. Seniors: An application for the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers – Ozark Chapter Education Foundation Scholarship is available in the counselors’ office. They will award three - $3000 scholarships for students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average for the 10th and 11th and must enroll in an engineering program in one of the 11 Missouri engineering approved schools.
13. Male Seniors if you plan on attending University of Missouri – Columbia there is a scholarship application available in the counselors’ office for you to fill out.
14. Seniors: The National Farmers Farm Kids for College Scholarship application is available from your team advisory teacher or the counselors’ office. They are awarding three $1,000 scholarships. You must major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university.
15. Seniors: The 2010 MFA Foundation Scholarship applications are available from the counselors’ office. This is a $2000 scholarship. The committee considers scholastic progress, citizenship, extra- curricular activities, educational plans and financial need when trying to select a winner. The deadline is March 15.
16. Seniors: The Ava R-1 School District Community Scholarship Application is available from your team advisory teachers or the counselors’ office. This application will be reviewed by scholarship committee members for local scholarships that will be available this year. Deadline is February 26.
17. Attention Juniors! White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s Youth Tour Essay contest is now underway. If you would like to earn a FREE trip to Washington, D.C. next summer (June11-17) and earn cash, then read the blue flyers posted around the school. See Karen Davis for more information. I am willing to help any student seeking guidance on this project. Stop by my room (Gifted Classroom) before school, last block of the day, or after school. Essays are due February 26.
18. Lettermen patches are in * Check the list that is posted on the office window.
19. If you have gone over the attendance limit, please sign up for Saturday school with Mr. Williams in the office.
AVA HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOLD DAY * FEBRUARY 2, 2010
1. SPEED SHOP on Tuesday and Thursdays during February. (Start time at 7:00 am.) Get Bigger, Faster, Stronger. Reguirement for football players not playing basketball.
2. Destination Imagination will meet Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.
3:30 – 4:30 pm in the Gifted classroom.
3. Congratulations to the Lady Bears – Varsity and Junior Varsity – for their wins over Willow Springs last night!!!
4. Superintendent Student Advisory Committee meeting in the Board Room at noon today. Pizza will be provided.
5. Feel like saving three lives this week? Give blood on Wednesday. Permission slips for donors age 16 can be picked up in the Ag room. Bus will leave the Ag room at noon and at 1 pm..
6. Attention Juniors! White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s Youth Tour Essay contest is now underway. If you would like to earn a FREE trip to Washington, D.C. next summer ( June11-17) 2010 and earn cash, then read the blue flyers posted around the school. See Karen Davis for more information. I am willing to help any student seeking guidance on this project. Stop by my room (Gifted Classroom) before school, last block of the day, or after school. Essays are due February 26,
2010.
7. Attention FBLA Seniors! FBLA Scholarship applications are now available.If you are interested in applying, see Mrs. Gilmore. Application deadline is February 15th.
8. Seniors: An application for the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers – Ozark Chapter Education Foundation Scholarship is available in the counselors’ office. They will award three $3000 scholarships for students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average for the 10th and 11th and must enroll in an engineering program in one of the 11 Missouri engineering approved schools.
9. Seniors: The Ava R-1 School District Community Scholarship Application is available from your team advisory teachers or the counselors’ office. This application will be reviewed by scholarship committee members for local scholarships that will be available this year. The deadline for this scholarship application to be turned in is February 26, 2010.
10. The Youth Philanthropy Committee is meeting Thursday, February 4, over lunch/advisory in Coach Silvey’s old office.
11. Seniors: The 2010 MFA Foundation Scholarship applications are available from the counselors’ office. This is a $2000 scholarship. The committee considers scholastic progress, citizenship, extra-curricular activities, educational plans and financial need when trying to select a winner. The deadline is March 15.
12. Seniors: The National Farmers Farm Kids for College Scholarship application is available from your team advisory teacher or the counselors’ office. They are awarding three $1,000 scholarships. You must major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university.
9. Lettermen patches are in * Check the list that is posted on the office window.
10. If you have gone over the attendance limit, please sign up for Saturday school with Mr. Williams in the office.
AVA HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS BLUE DAY * JANUARY 14, 2010
1. Thank you to all the kids for playing in the Mandy Hampton Scholarship Volleyball Tournament. You are Great !
2. Congratulations to the selected band students for making SCA all conference honor band!
3. NHS members: Please pick up a permission form to attend the State Conference. Forms must be turned in by January 29.
4. FBLA District Competition Practice Sessions will be held in Mrs. Gilmore’s room afterschool from 3:30 to 4:30 every Thursday until February 18th. All FBLA members competing at districts should attend at least one practice session. Students in team events are required to attend at least one practice session together. Let Mrs. Gilmore know which day(s) you plan to attend so she can have materials ready for you.
FBLA Members competing at districts need to stop by Mrs. Gilmore’s room before Friday to check your event entries.
5. FCCLA
Member meeting Thursday January 21 for all members. FCCLA Week and Winter Social to be voted on. State Conference registration due soon. Regional Officer Elections Jan. 26 in Willow Springs. If you want to run for regional office see Mrs. Tomlinson ASAP. There are forms to fill out. Attendance and grades apply as well as a commitment to carry out your regional duty. Star Events competition is Tuesday, Jan. 19. Two members are needed to help with the events, please see Mrs. Tomlinson.
6. Destination Imagination practice TODAY after school in the Gifted room from 3:30-4:30.
7. If you are interested in being an office aide for 5th block please see the counselors.
8. Attention Seniors! PICTURES ARE NEEDED FOR THE SENIOR VIDEO !! It’s time to start pulling out the photo albums to find the perfect baby picture of you! Find a great shot of you before or around the time that you started school ! We want to see toothless smiles and dimpled cheeks! Bring a copy of a photo for us to scan for inclusion in the Senior Memories Video of the AHS class of 2010! All photos must have a first and last name on the back and may be submitted to Amanda Conrad, Brittney Downs, Austin Adams or Mrs. Roberts prior to 2/15/09. If you have a current photo you would like to have us use as well, you are welcome to bring it and we will share with the Yearbook staff!
9. Youth Philanthropy Committee meeting – today – over lunch/advisory. Meeting in Coach Silvey’s old office.
10.. Seniors: The Physical Therapy Specialists Memorial Scholarship is available from your team advisory or in the counselors’ office. The Scholarship Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to nine area high school seniors in Howell, Wright, Oregon, Douglas, Shannon and Texas counties.
11.Need a Summer Job? Work at Wonderland Camp located at the Lake of the Ozarks. This is a residential summer camp for children and adults with special needs. Applications are available in the counselors’ office. Applications are due by 2/19/10.
12.Reminder to Seniors: Please check with your team advisory teacher for scholarships that are available.
13. All Ag Co-op students need to see Mrs. Kauffman some time this week.
14. We will have Team Advisory Tuesday-Friday until after progress grades come out.
15. Seniors: If you are interested in the training program at The Academy of Hair Design in Springfield the counselors’ office has packets for you to pick up. There are scholarship applications too. Applications are due March 19.
16. A representative from Missouri Valley College, Marshall Mo. will be here tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 12. If you are interested in speaking with this representative stop by the counselors’ office.
17.Attention Juniors: The University of Missouri School of Medicine offers an exciting and informative summer experience for high school students interested in a career in medicine. MU’s High School Mini Medical School is a one-week program that gives students a preview of life as an MU medical student. This is intended for students who will begin their senior year in the fall of 2010.
18. Reminder of Policy:
Admittance After Absence (AHS 2009-2010 Student Handbook, p.9)
Students returning to school after an absence from one or more classes must report to the office to obtain an admit slip. A written statement signed by parent or guardian must be presented indicating the reason for the absence no later than two days after returning to class. The slip admits the student to classes missed. Students who arrive to class without an admit slip will be sent to the office to obtain one, and will receive an unexcused tardy. Parents may be called or notified by letter to verify a student’s absence.
19. If you have gone over the attendance limit, please sign up for Saturday school with Mr. Williams in the office.
AVA HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS GOLD DAY * JANUARY 13, 2010
1. FCCLA
Member meeting Thursday January 21.
Regional Officer Elections January 26 in Willow Springs. If you want to run for regional office see Mrs. Tomlinson asap. There are forms to fill out. Attendance and grades apply as well as a commitment to carry out your regional duty. Star Events competition is Tuesday January 19. Two members are needed to help with the events. See Mrs. Tomlinson.
2. Attention Seniors! PICTURES ARE NEEDED FOR THE SENIOR VIDEO!!! It's time to start pulling out the photo albums to find the perfect baby picture of you! Find a great shot of you before or around the time that you started school! We want to see toothless smiles and dimpled cheeks! Bring a copy of a photo for us to scan for inclusion in the Senior Memories Video of the AHS class of 2010! All photos must have a first and last name on the back and may be submitted to Amanda Conrad, Brittney Downs, Austin Adams or Mrs. Roberts prior to 2/15/09. If you have a current photo you would like to have us use as well, you are welcome to bring it and we will share with the Yearbook staff!
3. FCCLA Star events meeting today 2nd lunch.
4. Destination Imagination practice will Thursday the 14th.
5. If you are interested in being an office aide for 5th block please see the counselors.
6 STUCO Officer meeting TODAY, first lunch.
7. Youth Philanthropy Committee meeting – Thursday, Jan. 14 – over lunch/advisory. Meeting in Coach Silvey’s old office.
8.. Seniors: The Physical Therapy Specialists Memorial Scholarship is available from your team advisory or in the counselors’ office. The Scholarship Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to nine area high school seniors in Howell, Wright, Oregon, Douglas, Shannon and Texas counties.
9. Need a Summer Job? Work at Wonderland Camp located at the Lake of the Ozarks. This is a residential summer camp for children and adults with special needs. Applications are available in the counselors’ office. Applications are due by 2/19/10.
10. Please return any borrowed ACT material to Karen Davis’ Gifted Classroom as soon as possible.
11. Reminder to Seniors: Please check with your team advisory teacher for scholarships that are available.
12. All Ag Co-op students need to see Mrs. Kauffman some time this week.
13. We will have Team Advisory Tuesday-Friday until after progress grades come out.
14. Seniors: If you are interested in the training program at The Academy of Hair Design in Springfield the counselors’ office has packets for you to pick up. There are scholarship applications too. Applications are due March 19.
15.Attention Juniors: The University of Missouri School of Medicine offers an exciting and informative summer experience for high school students interested in a career in medicine. MU’s High School Mini Medical School is a one-week program that gives students a preview of life as an MU medical student. This is intended for students who will begin their senior year in the fall of 2010.
16. Reminder of Policy:
Admittance After Absence (AHS 2009-2010 Student Handbook, p.9)
Students returning to school after an absence from one or more classes must report to the office to obtain an admit slip. A written statement signed by parent or guardian must be presented indicating the reason for the absence no later than two days after returning to class. The slip admits the student to classes missed. Students who arrive to class without an admit slip will be sent to the office to obtain one, and will receive an unexcused tardy. Parents may be called or notified by letter to verify a student’s absence.
AVA HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
BLUE DAY * JANUARY 12, 2010
1. FCCLA Star events meeting today 2nd lunch.
2. Destination Imagination practice will begin today after school: there will also be practice Thursday the 14th.
3. If you are interested in being an office aide for 5th block please see the counselors.
4. STUCO Officer meeting on Wed. 13th, first lunch.
5. Youth Philanthropy Committee meeting – Thursday, Jan. 14 – over lunch/advisory. Meeting in Coach Silvey’s old office.
6. Seniors: The Physical Therapy Specialists Memorial Scholarship is available from your team advisory or in the counselors’ office. The Scholarship Foundation awards $1,000 scholarships to nine area high school seniors in Howell, Wright, Oregon, Douglas, Shannon and Texas counties.
7. Need a Summer Job? Work at Wonderland Camp located at the Lake of the Ozarks. This is a residential summer camp for children and adults with special needs. Applications are available in the counselors’ office. Applications are due by 2/19/10.
8. Please return any borrowed ACT material to Karen Davis’ Gifted Classroom as soon as possible.
9. Reminder to Seniors: Please check with your team advisory teacher for scholarships that are available.
10. All Ag Co-op students need to see Mrs. Kauffman some time this week.
11. We will have Team Advisory Tuesday-Friday until after progress grades come out.
12. Seniors: If you are interested in the training program at The Academy of Hair Design in Springfield the counselors’ office has packets for you to pick up. There are scholarship applications too. Applications are due March 19.
13. A representative from Missouri Valley College, Marshall Mo. will be here tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 12. If you are interested in speaking with this representative stop by the counselors’ office.
14.Attention Juniors: The University of Missouri School of Medicine offers an exciting and informative summer experience for high school students interested in a career in medicine. MU’s High School Mini Medical School is a one-week program that gives students a preview of life as an MU medical student. This is intended for students who will begin their senior year in the fall of 2010.