Thursday, October 19, 2023

College visits for this week are as follows:    

• Michigan Technological University on Oct. 20  

Please email Kalamazoo Promise coach Mr. Moore, 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 Norrix in Kalamazoo. Our meetings are on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in room B13.

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

There is an informational meeting about the Heyl Scholarship 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.

AAC will be open today for tutoring in the following rooms: social studies in K13, math in K4, English in K1, science in C17, ESL support in K5W, Spanish in K12, and SAT math prep in B13. Study hall will not be open today.

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

The Travel Club is announcing the 2024 destination to be Scandinavia: Sweden, Denmark and Norway. In their 25th year of international travel, they would like to invite students and interested adults to join them in this adventure. The itinerary and information can be found at www.educationaltravel.com using trip ID Kalamazoo-2024. LN Counselor Rebecca Learner has more information on this adventure in the Counseling Office and will also be available in the library this week from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. A student/parent meeting is being planned for the 2nd week in November. Departure is July 1, 2024. Students are eligible for scholarships and can earn three free college credits.

The Kalamazoo Promise will be hosting a Senior Parent Meeting tonight in The Kalamazoo Central auditorium starting at 6:00 p.m. Please look out for information and reminders from Promise Pathway Coach Mr. Moore.

Are you interested in running for office someday or working in politics? Our Youth in Government Team is a fun and exciting way to learn about how to be an elected official and get laws passed.  This year, our Youth in Government team has a lot planned and is ready to compete against hundreds of other Michigan students in the actual chambers of the Michigan Capitol. Come find out more at our Youth in Government meeting today after school in D18, Ms. Johnson’s room, at 2:20 p.m.

Join the Black Student Union this Thursday, Oct. 19 from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Robinson’s room in the B wing for a free pizza party. As we eat, we will be discussing topics relevant to the black community at Loy Norrix. Visit our Instagram @lnblackstudentunion and scan the QR code to RSVP, or email Savannah Robert, Paul Evans, or Reana Carter to sign up to attend.

We have been finding snack wrappers and food in the hallways. CIS will pause handing out snacks through Friday, Oct. 20.

Are you interested in sewing, knitting, embroidering, crocheting, and more? Come to A20 after school on Wednesdays, starting next week. No experience needed. There will be homemade baked goods. If you have any supplies, you’re welcome to bring them. Email Mrs. Corstange with any questions.

It’s the Great Pumpkin Painting Party, Loy Norrix! The 33rd annual Pumpkin Painting Party and 1st Fall Fest will be held Oct. 24 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Stay after school, paint a pumpkin and pick which community organization you want to receive your pumpkin. All pumpkins will be donated to local agencies to spread some fall cheer. Students who participate will receive an extra credit coupon to use in one of their classes. There will also be crafts and games.

Green School will meet today in room B14 after school.