Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Chess Club meets today from 2:20 – 3:30 pm in Computer Lab D10. Anybody may attend, and anyone who beats Mr. Bellware wins a customized chess board. 

It’s time again to take a look at the AP classes we have here at Norrix. There will be an APeek day today, Wednesday, January 15. If you would like to sit in on an AP class and see if it is the right fit for you sign up in the counseling office to reserve your spot today! 

Seniors interested in joining the National Art Honor Society need to attend a meeting tomorrow, January 16 at 2:30 pm in A12. 

Winterfest Dance tickets will be sold in the cafeteria during all 3 lunches starting today Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Make sure to mark the date January 24 and come and join the fun. You may also buy tickets in Room A12 after school.

Young men! Do you want to develop your leadership skills and refine your self-image, social skills and environmental awareness? Join other young men from Kalamazoo Central and Phoenix High School by joining Kappa League. For more information and an application see Ms. Middleton in the counseling office.

Tonight January 15, your KU Hockey team battles for the puck against Mattawan at Wings West on the blue ice at 7:30 pm. Cost is $5 unless you have a student hockey pass. Be there to cheer Ian Woodruff, Sean Mason, Parker Remelius, and Nolan Tribu on to a victory. 

Peacejam meetings held on Thursday morning’s in Mrs. Witt-Thomas’s class will resume on Thursday, January 30, but will NOT be held for the next 2 weeks. 

Have you wanted to get back in shape? Do you need to get or stay in condition for a spring sport? Have you wondered about track but didn’t want to commit to the whole season and team? Meet at the four-corners area after school from 2:40 – 4:10 pm. We are a group of athletes and coaches interested in training to get faster, stronger, and more agile. Try it out any day of the week and enjoy good socialization and hard work. Don’t wait. Join us and improve. 

Attention all Sophomores and Juniors. The Third 90 Network Program is now taking applications for the Spring Team. We are looking for 20 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, January 31.