Thursday, September 19, 2024

The Chromebook Help Desk will be closed today

Do you speak multiple languages? Are you a junior or a senior? If so, you might qualify for an award that looks great on your transcript and gives you something else to brag about at graduation. The award is called The Seal of Biliteracy and it recognizes students who are proficient in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. Ask any language teacher for more information if you are interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday September 30th.

AAC will be open today for tutoring from 230-330 in the following rooms; Social Studies in K13, Math in D13, ELA in A16, Science in C10, ESL Support in K5W, Spanish in A18, and Study Hall in D10.

If you’re in need of a metro bus pass there are still a few passes left! Stop by the C-wing to see Coach Kyle for an application! It will be first come, first serve basis so make sure you stop by before we’re all out.

Would you like to improve your communication skills? Would you like to be more confident when you speak? Irish lore says that if one kisses the Blarney Stone, he or she becomes a better, more confident speaker! Where is this Blarney Stone? It is in Ireland! Join the travel club on an amazing trip to Ireland and Scotland during the summer of 2025 where you, too, can kiss the Blarney Stone and earn 3 college credits! Contact Ms. Ward in D-11 or [email protected] for more information!

Esports competitors — There will be a meeting in Mr. Wood’s room, C-19, to finalize as much information as we can before the preseason starts on the 23rd of September. If you have questions, or if you have assembled your team, please email Mr. Wood so he can get things set up for you.

It’s Senior Meeting time! This is a REQUIREMENT for ALL seniors!

Stop by the Counseling Office to sign up for a meeting with your counselor. Sign up sheets will be in the hallway, and passes will be emailed before your meeting.

Do you like saving money? Do you like looking at cool photos? Well, you’re in luck! Until September 30th, the yearbook is at its lowest price all year at 60 dollars. Do you hate saving money? Well, you’re also in luck! If you wait until October 1st, you miss the lowest price all year.

To pre-order your yearbook, take cash or check for 60 dollars to K4, or order online from anywhere at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613. Again, that’s www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613.

Students: 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.

Sword and Board will meet today  in room C16 from 230-330. All tabletop gamers and games are invited to join. We are still looking to build Magic the Gathering and Pokemon TCG groups. Please stop by if you’re interested in these card games!

Good morning Knights!  This is a message from Ms. McMillon. This is a big week….Homecoming! Fashion, Football and Fun. It is time to get those tickets for the dance that will follow immediately after the game. All week, at any time of the day, you can purchase your tickets for just 10 dollars in the main office. If you wait, they are 15 dollars at the door. Let’s end the night with dancing and food! Go Knights!

The Loy Norrix MUSICAL is just around the corner! This year we will perform Urinetown, a hilarious modern musical about people standing up for what’s right! We need actors, singers, and dancers of ALL kinds! Get a leg up on auditions by attending our FREE workshop on Wednesday September 25. Learn an audition song and a dance routine that you can use for the Auditions on October 1. The workshop will be from 2:30 to 5:30 in room J12. Everyone is welcome! See Mr Lafferty or Ms Bergh with any questions.

Attention everyone! Curious about the big questions in life? Join us after school for Philosophy Club on Tuesday, September 24 in Mrs. Weaver’s room, K-17! No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have engaging discussions. Come check it out and see what philosophy is all about!

5th Hour CORNSTANGE report to A20 – Cornstange’s room