Monday, October 14, 2024

The Family Health Center Dental Mobile Unit will be visiting Loy Norrix this Fall. If you are interested in seeing a dental hygienist see the Communities In Schools Staff in B-Wing for more information.

 

There are only 10 spots remaining on the Ireland and Scotland Adventure! See Ms. Ward in D-11 to receive a raffle ticket that you can bring to the meeting. Bring your raffle ticket filled out so you can win a great prize! The raffle will be during the informational meetings Oct. 2 and Oct 16 both meetings will be at 6:30 pm in D-11. 

 

Stay after school Tuesday October 15 from 2:30-3:30 to paint a pumpkin. Show Ms. Ward or another designated staff member your painted pumpkin that you are donating and you will receive an extra credit coupon to be used in one of your classes. Pumpkins will be provided free of charge!

 

Do you have an interest in Science, Math, or Nursing? If yes, you should apply for the Heyl Scholarship to attend K College or WMU school of Nursing. The Heyl Scholarship is valued over 220k. It covers 4 years of tuition, room, book allowance, and in program advising and mentoring. Please see Ms. Nelson in room C17 or RSVP for the informational meeting that will be held on October 16th at K College and October 21st at WMU for school of Nursing. RSVP via QR codes located on posters throughout the school.

 

What’s a better Halloween tradition than scary stories? Creative writing club will be hosting its Halloween Spooktacular on October 16th! Candy rewards will be given to those who can really make us quake in our boots. If you think you have the scare in you, come down to room C-23 on Wednesday, October 16th, from 2:30 to 3:30.

 

This year’s Female Flag Football game will be played on October 28th. Junior and senior females interested in playing and football players interested in coaching must have a returned permission slip to the athletic office by October 21st. You can pick up a permission slip located on the athletic office door.

 

Seniors! The Kalamazoo Promise will be hosting Senior Parent meetings next week. October 16th in Loy Norrix’s Auditorium and October 17th in KC’s cafeteria. You are invited to attend either meeting regardless of what school you attend. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Moore, your promise pathway coach.

 

Come to Philosophy Club on Tuesday’s after school in Mrs. Weaver’s room, K-17. We’ll have engaging discussions, and there is popcorn!

 

Esports team has a home game this coming Tuesday! Join us in the Library at 4:00 to watch our Norrix Varsity Smash team take on Portage Northern. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Wood.

 

The Knight’s Soccer teams started last week with a JV win over Paw Paw with an 8-0 mercy followed by the Varsity 4-1 win, in the last regular season games. Beginning District play, the Knights, on Portage Northern home turf, fought hard for a 2-1 win. On Tuesday, October 15th, the Loy Norrix side will play a third time against Mattawan in a 7 o’clock kickoff at Portage Northern’s Huskie Field. 

 

Congratulations to the varsity football team on their 31-11 win Over Gull Lake. The Knights will Play rival Kalamazoo Central for the Smac east championship next Friday October 25th! The Knights are back in action this Friday at home for SENIOR KNIGHT vs Portage northern! Student section theme is NEON!

 

AAC will be open today for tutoring from 2:30-3:30 in the following rooms; Social Studies in A19, Math in B13, Science in C19, Spanish in K12, and Study Hall in the Library. The Testing Room will be available in the AWing offices. Please contact Mrs Hensen if you need to make up a test today.

 

Sword and Board will meet Thursday in room C16 from 2:30-3:30.

 

Sweetest Day is this Saturday and the Class of 2027, is here to help!  On Friday, October 19th for just one day, during all three lunches, we will be selling a limited supply of sweet treats, so get them while you can.  The prices range from $1.00 to $5.00.  We will see you Friday…for your sweetheart.