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March 11-15, 2019

March 11-15, 2019
Posted on 03/11/2019
  • The library will be closed on Friday, March 15. 
  • The Tennessee High School Firecracker Squad is expanding its team for the 2019-2020 school year. The Firecracker Squad is an inclusive spirit squad for students of varying abilities. Any current 9th, 10th, or 11th grader who wants to participate may pick up an application in the main office. All applications will need to be returned to Ms. Anderson or Mrs. Vance by March 29th. An interview process will be conducted afterwards to determine members of the team. Please note, this is a TEAM activity. All practices and events are mandatory. We will be performing at 10-15 home sporting events from August to February. We are looking for students who will be available to attend all events and will demonstrate good leadership skills. For those interested, an information session will be held Thursday, March 14th, immediately after school in Coach Stubbs room (1160). If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ms. Anderson (1159, andersonc@btcs.org) or Mrs. Vance (1156A, vanceac@btcs.org).
  • The LEAPs Afterschool Program will be CLOSED Friday, March 15, 2019. 
  • AP Physics review will take place after school in Mr. Reece's room on Thursday, March 14. 
  • AP Chemistry review will take place after school in Mr. Reece's room on Tuesday, March 12. 
  • A special ACT Boot Camp will be held immediately after Spring Break. Its focus will be juniors taking the Tuesday, April 2 in-school ACT. We strongly encourage ALL JUNIORS attend these special training camps at 6:00 – 8:00 pm each night: Tuesday, March 26; Wednesday, March 27; Thursday, March 28.  Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Sutherland, Mr. Everhardt, and Mr. Slone would enjoy helping you CONQUER the ACT. 
  • Please note that beginning today, 2/20, we will not be able to refund any money lost in the vending machines. If you choose to use the machines, you are accepting the risk of losing whatever amount you have inserted in the machines. 
  • Students, your laptop must be carried in your school-issued backpack. Students found carrying their device in other backpacks, will have their device confiscated.
  • The library now has 5 Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout in the library.  These will provide free Wi-Fi to your electronic devices, which comes in handy if you don’t have Wi-Fi at home or need to work on your computer during a long car ride or even if you just want to spend the afternoon doing some homework in the park.  The checkout period is three school days.  Stop by the library, and see Ms. Hayes or Mrs. Sauceman if you are interested in checking one out or have questions.
  • Attention Students:  The THS Cafeteria is now selling flavored coffees.  This will be available to students.  Enjoy a freshly brewed coffee, with an added flavor of your choice, during breakfast or lunch.
  • Any student who needs a new hat, gloves, or scarf please see your counselor.
  • Parents, students, and teachers: You can now sign up for PTSA online. Visit https://ths.memberhub.store/ to sign up today!
  • Students please download the Viking Nation App and check in each morning for points to win free gifts.
  • Students may still order photos online using the code AA508009Y0.
  • ACT Prep Academy with Mrs. Sutherland --Meet in the THS Library lab after school Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. No ACT Prep Academy during Mid-term Exams, Spring Break, or Final Exams.
  • Upcoming ACT test dates National Saturdays:  April 13, June 15, and July 13 Juniors only, ACT Tuesday, March 26
  • First Priority meets every Wednesday morning in Wellness room 2447 at 7:00 a.m.  You’re invited to join us to follow the H.O.P.E. cycle. Wednesday, January 9, 2019 is the HELP week. We’d love to have your presence at 7:00!  First Priority will also begin meeting every Wednesday afternoon in the THS library lab room from 2:35 – 3:00 p.m. (or later).  This is a more relaxed, conversational time.  Some days we will linger and eat pizza.  All afternoons will STILL FOLLOW the cycle:  H.O.P.E.  We will start this after school on January 9, 2019.

 

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