Monday, October 9, 2023

College visits for this fall are as follows:

• Western Michigan University on Oct. 17
• Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Oct. 26
• Wayne State University on Nov. 7

Please see your Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore in the library to sign up to attend and get more information.

Do you need volunteer hours, or just want to improve your community? Knights of the Neighborhood is a club that represents Loy Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 in room B13.

If you are a senior, stop by the Counseling Office as soon as possible to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Senior meetings are mandatory for all students in the 12th grade. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting.

For all students interested in joining Loy Norrix Key Club, the $15 Key Club dues are due by October 20th. Our next Key Club meeting will be Oct. 24 at 2:30 in Ms. Nelson’s room, D13.

If you’re a senior interested in studying science or math, you should come learn more about the Heyl Scholarship on Monday, October 16 at Kalamazoo College. In addition to this informational meeting, there is another one about this scholarship opportunity on Monday, Oct. 23 at Western Michigan University for those interested in a nursing career. For more information, look for the flyers around the building or see Ms. Nelson in room D13.

The Loy Norrix Knights will play in their last home match of the season for volleyball on Wednesday against Stevensville Lakeshore. JV and Freshmen start at 5:30, with Varsity to follow. Wednesday is also senior night and they will be recognized at the beginning of the match. We encourage you to come out and support our team, as we would love to see you there in your blackout attire.

AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: social studies in C19, math in M12W, English in B11, science in B14, ESL support in K1, Spanish in K12, and study hall in C16.

The Sword and Board club will meet this Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 in room C16. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join.

If you are interested in learning archery, you may want to consider joining the Loy Norrix Archery Club. Join the Google Classroom using code xx22efb to get updates regarding the upcoming start of this club.

Author Mark Oshiro will be visiting Loy Norrix on Friday, Oct. 13 during 4th hour. If you are interested in hearing the author of “Anger is a Gift” and “Each of Us a Desert” speak and getting a free book signed, please see Ms. Coash in the library before 2:20 on Wednesday to sign up for this event.

School Picture Retake Day will be this Wednesday in the auxiliary gym.