Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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.

 

There are only 10 spots remaining on the Ireland and Scotland Adventure! See Ms. Ward in D-11 to receive a raffle ticket that you can bring to the meeting. The raffle will be during the informational meeting tomorrow, Oct 16th at 6:30 pm in D-11. If you went to the Oct 2nd meeting you do not have to attend. You must be present at an informational meeting with a parent or guardian to win!

 

Stay after school today, October 15 from 2:30-3:30 to paint a pumpkin. Show Ms. Ward or another designated staff member your painted pumpkin that you are donating and you will receive an extra credit coupon to be used in one of your classes. Pumpkins will be provided free of charge!

 

Do you have an interest in Science, Math, or Nursing? If yes, you should apply for the Heyl Scholarship to attend K College or WMU school of Nursing. The Heyl Scholarship is valued over 220k. It covers 4 years of tuition, room, book allowance, and in program advising and mentoring. Please see Ms. Nelson in room C17 or RSVP for the informational meeting that will be held on October 16th at K College and October 21st at WMU for school of Nursing. RSVP via QR codes located on posters throughout the school. 

 

What’s a better Halloween tradition than scary stories? Creative writing club will be hosting its Halloween Spooktacular on October 16th! Candy rewards will be given to those who can really make us quake in our boots. If you think you have the scare in you, come down to room C-23 on Wednesday, October 16th, from 2:30 to 3:30.

 

This year’s Female Flag Football game will be played on October 28th. Junior and senior females interested in playing and football players interested in coaching must have a returned permission slip to the athletic office by October 21st. You can pick up a permission slip located on the athletic office door.

 

The Kalamazoo Promise will be hosting Senior Parent meetings next week. October 16th in Loy Norrix’s Auditorium and October 17th in KC’s cafeteria. You are invited to attend either meeting regardless of what school you attend. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Mr. Moore, your promise pathway coach.

 

Attention Philosophy Club! Due to conflicting schedules, we will not be meeting this week.  Please check the Google Classroom for more updates.

 

The Esports team has a home game Today! Join us in the Library at 4:00 to watch our Norrix Varsity Smash team take on Portage Northern. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Wood.

 

Sword and Board will meet Thursday in room C16 from 230-330. 

 

Sweetest Day is this Saturday and the Class of 2027, is here to help!  On Friday, October 19th for just one day, during all three lunches, we will be selling a limited supply of sweet treats, so get them while you can.  The prices range from $1.00 to $5.00.  We will see you Friday…for your sweetheart.

 

The Library will be closed today due to Horizon make-up testing.

 

FALL Athletes: If you currently have a 3.0 or higher and play a fall sport, check your email for more information regarding a treat you have earned.

 

The GSA will be meeting TODAY from 2:30-3:30 in Mr. Ezekiel’s room M12E. For more information talk to either Mr. Ezekiel or Ms. Pike (B20).

 

Chess Club is Wednesday during all three lunches in Room D10. Please get a purple pass from your teacher, pick up your lunch, and come to play. Anybody may attend, and anyone who beats Mr. Bellware wins a custom-made chess board.

 

The varsity Football team has its very last home game ever on the grass this Friday night vs Portage Northern High School! It’s also Senior Knight! So come out and support the Seniors as they make a push for the playoffs! Kickoff is at 7pm and the student section theme is neon!

 

Western Michigan University will be visiting Thursday October 17th at 8:00 am. You will need to sign up with Mr. Moore to attend any presentations.