Monday, February 7, 2022

The reviews are in and the Loy Norrix musical Something Rotten is a hit! Audiences are loving this hilarious and heart-felt show. If you missed it this past weekend, don’t worry! You still have three more chances to see the show this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 in the auditorium. Thursday night is student night. Show your student ID and get into the show for the low low price of five dollars. You will not regret it!

The Loy Norrix Bowling results are in: Saturday we faced our cross town rivals, Kalamazoo Central. The girls won by forfeit but still put up some of their best scores to date.
The boys despite being down a bowler, came together and handled KC in great fashion, 25 -5. This week led by Hunter Connolly with games of 205 and 243. Devon Harris contributed with a 203 the 1st game. But all in all it was a great team working together for the win.

Indoor track practice for today, Monday, is canceled due to a staff meeting and after school event. We will resume Tuesday. Runners should train in event groups if they can.

AAC will be closed Monday due to a staff meeting. AAC will be open for tutoring Tuesday through Thursday from 230 to 330. Please check with your teachers for a list of the scheduled rooms.

Attention Link Crew Leaders. We will have a meeting on Tuesday, February 8th, after school at 2:30 in Mr. Hernandez’ room (A16) to plan our upcoming event. Reach out to a Link Crew Coordinator with questions or concerns

Sword and Board will meet this Wednesday from 230-330 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited.

“Hey Loy Norrix, your E-Sports teams are starting their spring season this week! Tuesdays will be Super Smash Brothers, Wednesday will see our Rocket League teams take on their opponents, and Thursday brings our Overwatch team to the forefront. Check Twitch.tv/loynorrixesports to catch our teams in action!”

The Y.E.S. Club will meet this Wednesday in room D-4 from 2:30 to 4:00. If you think you are interested in being a teacher or working with kids stop by

On Thursday, February 10th Key Club will be hosting a Valentine Card Party. We will supply the materials for you to make Valentine Cards for all of the special people in your life. Snacks and beverages will also be served. The Valentine card party will begin at 230 in room D13. Limit of 25 students at a time.

Attention students. Key Club is sponsoring a coat/jacket drive. The drive runs from February 7th thru February 18th. Please bring in clean and gently used coats and jackets of all sizes to participating 5th period teachers. The class with the most coat donations will earn a pizza party!

Are you interested in discussing and learning about political issues and getting involved in the community? The Loy Norrix Young Democrats are focused on amplifying youth voices and putting them into action. Come to C-13 after school on Tuesday if you’d like to be involved. P.S. we also have free snacks!

Seniors, are you interested in being one of our student speakers at our graduation ceremony this year? If so, please sign up with Mr. Kitzman in room B-18 by March 1st so that you can audition.

CTE and EFA applications are open for 10th and 11th graders! Check your email for instructions from your counselor on how to apply. Information can also be found in the counseling google classroom (clgxcpn). The deadline to apply is February 18.

Travel Club 2022 Italy and France will have an important orientation meeting on Feb 15 at 6:30pm in room A-12. Bring your 3 passport photo copies and enjoy a Taste of Europe. This is a mandatory meeting for all travelers. If you cannot attend you have to participate in a makeup meeting. Contact C. Van Lieu, A. Lewis or D. Hernandez with questions or concerns.

If you would like to use your Spanish skills then the 2023 trip to Spain and Portugal is just the place for you. You can earn 3 free college credits, eat great food, tour famous sites and have the adventure of a lifetime. See Mrs. Lewis or Mrs. Holmes for your enrollment packets and get signed on early for scholarships.

If you were a student of Mrs. Crittenden/James art classes at Maple Street, she has sent over artwork she saved for you due to the pandemic. If you have a piece you really wanted such as masks, please come and look through the art outside A-12. It is all labeled with your names and in envelopes. At the end of the week the leftovers will be tossed so don’t delay.