Thursday, September 19, 2019

SSR is 1st hour today

Today, September 19th there will be an event in the Auditorium on Global Climate change from 2:30-4:30.  Come learn about Global Climate Change and what we each can do to help slow the process. Also, On Friday, Sept 20th in the Arcadia Commons the city of Kalamazoo is hosting an event about Global Climate Change.  You can catch the 2:40 city bus and it will take you downtown.  

There will be a green school meeting today after school in B14. We will be picking up bottles and working in the A-wing courtyard. Come be a part of the change! All are welcome!

There will be an Esports club meeting after school today, September 19th, at 2:30 in Mr. Greeley’s room, B-13. We will be discussing upcoming events like the parents’ meeting, competitions, and the first Loy Norrix Super Smash Brothers tournament. We hope to see you there!

AAC is Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 you can come get help with your class work in C21. Please look for flyers posted in each of your classrooms for additional information.

Ms Learner will be running the After School Grad Point lab in room K5W today from 2:30-4:30.  You must communicate with your counselor before attending so that they can register you for this credit retrieval program.  If you have any questions, please stop by the Counseling Office. 

The informational meeting about Kenya will begin at 6pm in C-14 today.  Come be a part of an adventure filled with the beauty of Africa and memories that will last a lifetime.

Do you like politics, government or news?  The young democrats of Loy Norrix will be having the first meeting of the school year in Mr. Hauessler’s room, B23 tomorrow morning before school.  Everyone is welcome and there will be donuts.  

Seniors: Check your KPS email for messages from Miss Nesbitt, your Promise Pathway Coach. She has online sign-up forms for colleges and more! This Friday Ferris State University will be at the 4 Corners. If you’re curious about what it takes to be a Bull Dog, sign up with her in the library or online!

Students – This Friday’s theme at the football game is Neon/Glow in the dark night. This Friday, please bring a plain white shirt to paint in neon paint in the cafeteria during lunches.  Let’s show our Norrix spirit!

Seniors you will be able to sign up for your senior meeting to talk about graduation and senior obligations, with your counselor. The signup sheets will be in the counseling office.  The senior meetings ARE A REQUIREMENT will begin on Monday, September 23rd 

Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Fall Team. We are looking for 10 students who are motivated, have a positive attitude, make good grades, work well in a team setting, responsible, and not afraid to try new things.  The Third 90 program will give you an opportunity to participate in meaningful projects in environmental sustainability. The team works with college faculty and college students. There will be 2 visits to the Kalamazoo Nature Center, 2-3 college campus visits and 2 after school workshops. If you are interested, pick up an application in M14, Mrs. Young’s room or K10 Ms. Nelson’s room. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, September 20th.

Attention Students come join the Key Club!!!! The next Key Club meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 24th in Ms. Nelson’s room K10 at 2:30

Travel club trips for 2020 to Paris and Scandanavia will have an information meeting on September 26th at 7pm in room A-12.  Bring you parents and learn about the trip of a lifetime.  Enrollment packets are all over school, pick one up and see Ms. Van Lieu in A-12 or Mrs. Lewis in C-15.

Join us in the Gryphon Place Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 28th from 9-12.  This fundraiser is the major fundraiser for Gryphon Place that helps pay for the 211 operations, representatives in schools, support groups and trainings.  Feel free to sign up on the Gryphon Place website under team Eli Verne and the Knights or see Ms. Layton in K12 if you have any questions 

Seniors looking for scholarships, check out the counseling google classroom!  The class name is: Scholarship Information, and the class code is: idck9q5

Seniors! Baby pictures and senior ads for the Yearbook are on sale now! Prices range from $10 for a baby picture to $125 for a full page ad. Prices will increase on October 1st, so buy now! Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com or bring cash or check to room K3. See flyers or Ms. English for more pricing information.