Thursday, February 9, 2023

Our Black History Month Person of the day is Asa Philip Randolph
Asa Philip Randolph was an American labor unionist and civil rights activist. In 1925, he organized and led the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first successful African-American led labor union. In the early Civil Rights Movement and the Labor Movement, Randolph was a prominent voice. Randolph directed the March on Washington movement to end employment discrimination in the defense industry and a national civil disobedience campaign to ban segregation in the armed forces. The nonviolent protest and mass action effort inspired the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

AAC will be open today from 230-330 in the following rooms; english in k1, science in c17, esl support in k5w, and math and study hall in c16,

Seniors! The final voting form for senior superlative mock elections for the Yearbook is open now! Check your email for the form, which will take less than five minutes to complete. Voting closes at midnight tonight, and winners will be informed on Friday!

Green School will meet today, Thursday in Room B14 after school. All are welcome, see you there!

Student athletes be sure to log your volunteer hours. Fall or winter athletes should have an email from Mrs. Rocco with a link to the Google Form. Spring athletes can use the QR code on the athletic office door. We will have a drawing on Monday the 13th for prizes for volunteering.

Looking to get involved in a sport this winter? The Girl’s Bowling team is looking for more student athletes to join. If you’re interested, go to the athletic office

Hey everybody. Learn more about teen life in Brazil through the Knight Life special series of stories this week on our website knightlifenews.com and instagram page. These special stories are a result of a collaborative project with Global Ties Kalamazoo. Each day this week you will see interesting posts and stories coming about about our Brazilian partners. Read these each day this week.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And if you’re looking for a great date idea, nothing beats going to a live show. Loy Norrix Drama is presenting the romantic and charming play “Almost, Maine” February 16th through the 19th. This play features stories of love, relationships, and a bit of magic in the northern woods. It’s perfect for a date with that special someone, or just a fun evening with a friend. Tickets are only five dollars and can be purchased online or at the door. See you next week in the auditorium!

Attention Bilingual students at Loy Norrix! Congrats on mastering more than one language! Now it is time to show us what you can do! Please check your email for information about the upcoming WIDA test and fill out the Google Form to show us that you are ready! Let’s show Kalamazoo what bilingual students can do!

Attention seniors! The final deadline to purchase a senior ad or baby picture for the yearbook is Sunday, February 12th! Order and design your ad online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring cash or check to room K3. All sizes and prices are listed at the website. While you’re there, don’t forget to buy your yearbook – they’re selling fast!

Attention graduating Seniors. If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign-up in room B-18 by Tuesday, February 28th.

And now a message from your administrators:

Please buy your ticket in advance of tonight’s basketball game to avoid lines.

You will need to leave the building and return for the game.

Your ticket will need to be shown when requested by campus safety. The digital ticket remains on your phone after it is validated when you enter.

You will be escorted out of the building without a ticket.