After school grad point is cancelled this afternoon. Attention All Knights interested in playing golf this spring, there will be an informational meeting today, Tuesday, Feb 18 in Coach Peterson's TV room at 2:30. All are welcome. Loy Norrix we have heard that you can sing in the shower and Dance in Mirror. We also know that you have skills with the Chinese Yo Yo or Double Dutch jump rope. Well it’s time to show case that talent. We have our second annual Talent show on March 15. You can bring your special talent to the audition on Wednesday Feb 19. Right after school in the J15 see you there. Contestants will receive a special Gift. See you there . Attention Female Students! Are you interested in learning what a career in technology could mean for you? Join our EFE Information Technology students on Thursday February 20th at 1pm for a Women Rock I.T. interactive broadcast. Please sign up for this exciting presentation in the counseling office.  Attention 9th or 10th grade students: You should have received a letter at home about an upcoming presentation by the Kalamazoo County Health Department. If you have an "opt out" form from your parent or guardian, please bring it to the C wing to give it to Ms. Tessin. Attention Students: Please make your way to classes on time. Some of you are getting caught in hall sweeps or are facing detentions due to tardies. Suspensions are assigned if you are caught in more than one hall sweep in a week. Teachers, you are encouraged to always have your classroom doors locked for security reasons, but must have them locked during hall sweeps. Attention Teachers: If you know of a student who needs to be placed on the no hall pass list, please see the form that was sent out by Ms. Tessin. We would like to publish this in the next week or so. On Saturday February 22nd please join the fun as our Knights take on the Central Maroon Giants for three games of Basketball. During both the women’s’ and men’s’ varsity basketball games all junior and senior students are invited to enter to win a $1,000 scholarship to be used at any of the 14 top independent colleges and universities. That’s right, Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) will award three $1,000 scholarships to three Kalamazoo Central students and three $1,000 scholarships to three Loy Norrix students. Winners will be announced at the end of the 3rd quarter of the men’s game. Stop by the Michigan Colleges Alliance booth on Saturday to enter the drawing! Or if you are unable to attend the game visit the counseling office during passing time to complete an entry form. You do not have to be present to win. Attention graduating Seniors! If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign-up in room B18 by Thursday, February 27. Want to be somewhere else? Join the new trip to Italy for summer of 2021. You can earn 3 free college credits, experience some great culture and have the trip of a lifetime. Time to enroll because you will get $750 off the price until February 20. See Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12.

Attention class of 2021 Executive Board: We will be meeting today after school. Attention All Knights interested in playing golf this spring, there will be an informational meeting Tuesday, Feb 18 in Coach Peterson's TV room at 2:30 pm. All are welcome. Attention Female Students! Are you interested in learning what a career in technology could mean for you? Join our EFE Information Technology students on Thursday February 20th at 1pm for a Women Rock I.T. interactive broadcast. Please sign up for this exciting presentation in the counseling office.  There are just 5 more pick ups for Serious Fun each Tuesday and Thursday until March 3. The top 2 donating classes will have a pizza lunch on Monday, March 10. The top 10 donating students will also be invited to the luncheon to receive a special something from Serious Fun. Remember; for a quarter your teacher will give you a Serious Fun Face that will be put up in the cafeteria. On Saturday February 22nd please join the fun as our Knights take on the Central Maroon Giants for three games of Basketball. During both the women’s and men’s varsity basketball games all junior and senior students are invited to enter to win a $1,000 scholarship to be used at any of the 14 top independent colleges and universities. That’s right, Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) will award three $1,000 scholarships to three Kalamazoo Central students and three $1,000 scholarships to three Loy Norrix students. Winners will be announced at the end of the 3rd quarter of the men’s game. Stop by the Michigan Colleges Alliance booth on Saturday to enter the drawing! Or if you are unable to attend the game visit the counseling office during passing time to complete an entry form. You do not have to be present to win. Attention graduating Seniors! If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign-up in room B18 by Thursday, February 27. Want to be somewhere else? Join the new trip to Italy for summer of 2021. You can earn 3 free college credits, experience some great culture and have the trip of a lifetime. Time to enroll because you will get $750 off the price until February 20. See Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12. The Kalamazoo Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is currently accepting applications from graduating seniors for a 4 year scholarship. Applications are due on March 16, 2020. Eligibility Criteria:

• High school senior at Ba le Creek Central, Loy Norrix or Kalamazoo Central High Schools
• Female of African American or African heritage
• Minimum cumula ve grade point average (GPA) of 2.50
• In good standing at her school
• Has a financial need
• Accepted at an accredited college or university

The Kalamazoo Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc is currently accepting applications for their 2020 Scholarship Program. The completed application package must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2020. You are eligible to apply for a KAPSI Foundation Scholarship if the following criteria are met:

• African American or Hispanic American male high school graduating senior;
• Attend Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School or Battle Creek Central High School;
• Accepted and enrolled as a full time student in an institution of higher learning for the fall semester;
• G.P.A. of 2.5
• Documented community service

Happy Valentine's Day!!! Knights swimming and diving lost a close meet last night against KC, 95-88. Event winners included Joe Mitchell in 1 meter diving, Drew Dougherty in 100 Freestyle, the 200 free relay of VanHouten, Bynum, Biernick, and Balden; Evan Teal in the 100 Breast, and the 400 free relay of VanHouten, Harn, Wassink and Dougherty. Show your support next Tuesday as the Knights take on Portage Northern for senior night. There will be a Serious Fun Pick up today. We are now 1/2 way through this fundraiser for terminally and seriously ill children in developing countries! If you haven't donated yet - do know that every donation goes to helping these kids. You can make a difference! Attention Female Students! Are you interested in learning what a career in technology could mean for you? Join our EFE Information Technology students on Thursday February 20 at 1:00 pm for a Women Rock I.T. interactive broadcast. Please sign up for this exciting presentation in the counseling office.  Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It should be YOU! Come watch the Michigan premiere of the production, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and see your incredible classmates tell a story focused on race, family and love. There are shows on Thursday, February 13, Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are only $7 with Saturday being discounted for only $5 with your student ID! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Please see Mrs. Carrow in J11 if you have any questions. Attention All Knights interested in playing golf this spring, there will be an informational meeting Tuesday, February 18 in Coach Peterson's TV room at 2:30 pm. All are welcome. On Saturday February 22nd please join the fun as our Knights take on the Central Maroon Giants for three games of Basketball. During both the women’s’ and men’s’ varsity basketball games all junior and senior students are invited to enter to win a $1,000 scholarship to be used at any of the 14 top independent colleges and universities. That’s right, Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) will award three $1,000 scholarships to three Kalamazoo Central students and three $1,000 scholarships to three Loy Norrix students. Winners will be announced at the end of the 3rd quarter of the men’s game. Stop by the Michigan Colleges Alliance booth on Saturday to enter the drawing! Or if you are unable to attend the game visit the counseling office during passing time to complete an entry form. You do not have to be present to win. BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW! Yearbooks are over halfway gone! Get yours before they run out! Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $65 cash or check to room K3. SENIOR ADS AND BABY PICTURE DEADLINE is FEBRUARY 28!! Senior ads and baby pictures are on sale until February 28! This is the final date to purchase. Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring cash or check to room K3. Prices are $150 for a full page, $85 for a half page, $45 for a quarter page, $28 for a business card, or $15 for a baby picture. Email [email protected] with any questions. Attention graduating Seniors! If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign-up in room B18 by Thursday, February 27. Want to be somewhere else? Join the new trip to Italy for summer of 2021. You can earn 3 free college credits, experience some great culture and have the trip of a lifetime. Time to enroll because you will get $750 off the price until February 20. See Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12.

After school gradpoint will be cancelled this week. Ms. Learner will post the February schedule on the K5W door. There will be no Chess Club due to professional development. There will be no AAC today. AAC will be open tomorrow, Thursday. Our totals for Serious Fun continue to grow to help seriously and terminally ill children. We have 5 more donation pickups left. We have collected $338.29 so far, last year we donated $2,400. The top 2 classrooms will have a pizza lunch. Attention Peacejammers: If you are going to the Homeless Valentine Dinner today at the 1st Presbyterian Church - we will meet at 4:45 pm in the basement on the Lovell Street side. Remember to bring a bag of chips or a dessert and wear your Peacejam shirt. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It should be YOU! Come watch the Michigan premiere of the production, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and see your incredible classmates tell a story focused on race, family and love. There are shows on Thursday, February 13, Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are only $7 with Saturday being discounted for only $5 with your student ID! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Please see Mrs. Carrow in J11 if you have any questions. Juniors - are you interested in dual enrollment for next year. Not sure of your next steps or how to sign up. Please come to our dual enrollment information session Friday, February 14 during 2nd period in the cafeteria. Sign up in the counseling office today! Attention all of you love birds out there. Why give flowers for Valentine's Day when they can die. Instead, give the gift that lasts forever! DNA!!! Loy Norrix Key Club is hosting a Valentine's Party on Thursday, February 13 immediately after school in room K10. For $5 you will reserve your spot at the party, receive sweet treats, make a DNA necklace, Make Valentine cards, and listen to music. Space is limited, so sign up soon with Ms. Nelson for the party of the year! Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you looking for a fun, thoughtful, and unique way to show someone you care? Then let the Loy Norrix Choir take care of that for you. We'll sweetly serenade your special someone and your friends with a Singing Valentine during classes on February 14. Singing Valentines cost just $3 for a song and a Hershey's kiss, or $5 for a song and a full-size chocolate bar, and they can be purchased during all three lunches. To send a valentine off-campus, phone Valentines are also available for $5. See a Loy Norrix Choir member or Ms. Pelligrino for more information! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you have that one special person and want to let them know how special they are to you, then Green school has got you covered. You can stop by the table during your lunch and buy a flower, candy and add an anonymous note for as little as $2 for a flower or $3 for a flower, candy and a card. Attention graduating Seniors! If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign up in room B18 by Thursday, February 27. Want to be somewhere else? Join the new trip to Italy for summer of 2021. You can earn 3 free college credits, experience some great culture and have the trip of a lifetime. Time to enroll because you will get $750 off the price. until February 20. See Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12.

Attention All Loy Norrix Students interested in playing golf this spring. Please stop by Coach Peterson's TV room today, Tuesday, February 11 at 2:30 pm for an informational meeting. All are welcome. Again All Loy Norrix Students interested in playing golf for the Knights this Spring, there will be an informational meeting at 2:30 pm in Coach Peterson's room today. After school gradpoint will be cancelled this week. Ms. Learner will post the February schedule on the K5W door. AAC will only be open Tuesday and Thursday of this week due to staff meetings. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It should be YOU! Come watch the Michigan premiere of the production, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and see your incredible classmates tell a story focused on race, family and love. There are shows on Thursday, February 13, Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are only $7 with Saturday being discounted for only $5 with your student ID! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Please see Mrs. Carrow in J11 if you have any questions. Juniors - are you interested in dual enrollment for next year. Not sure of your next steps or how to sign up. Please come to our dual enrollment information session Friday, February 14th during 2nd period in the cafeteria. Sign up in the counseling office today! Attention all of you love birds out there. Why give flowers for Valentine's Day when they can die. Instead, give the gift that lasts forever! DNA!!! Loy Norrix Key Club is hosting a Valentine's Party on Thursday, February 13th immediately after school in room K10. For $5 you will reserve your spot at the party, receive sweet treats, make a DNA necklace, Make Valentine cards, and listen to music. Space is limited, so sign up soon with Ms. Nelson for the party of the year! Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you looking for a fun, thoughtful, and unique way to show someone you care? Then let the LoyNorrix Choir take care of that for you. We'll sweetly serenade your special someone and your friends with a Singing Valentine during classes on February 14. Singing Valentines cost just $3 for a song and a Hershey's kiss, or $5 for a song and a full-size chocolate bar, and they can be purchased during all three lunches. To send a valentine off-campus, phone Valentines are also available for $5. See a Loy Norrix Choir member or Ms. Pelligrino for more information! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you have that one special person and want to let them know how special they are to you, then Green school has got you covered. You can stop by the table during your lunch and buy a flower, candy and add an anonymous note for as little as $2 for a flower or $3 for a flower, candy and a card. On Saturday February 22nd please join the fun as our Knights take on the Central Maroon Giants for three games of Basketball. During both the women’s’ and men’s’ varsity basketball games all junior and senior students are invited to enter to win a $1,000 scholarship to be used at any of the 14 top independent colleges and universities. That’s right, Michigan Colleges Alliance (MCA) will award three $1,000 scholarships to three Kalamazoo Central students and three $1,000 scholarships to three Loy Norrix students. Winners will be announced at the end of the 3 rd quarter of the men’s game. Stop by the Michigan Colleges Alliance booth on Saturday to enter the drawing! Or if you are unable to attend the game visit the counseling office during passing time to complete an entry form. You do not have to be present to win. BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW! Yearbooks are over halfway gone! Get yours before they run out! Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring $65 cash or check to room K3. SENIOR ADS AND BABY PICTURE DEADLINE is FEBRUARY 28! Senior ads and baby pictures are on sale until February 28! This is the final date to purchase. Order online at www.yearbookordercenter.com with order number 12613 or bring cash or check to room K3. Prices are $150 for a full page, $85 for a half page, $45 for a quarter page, $28 for a business card, or $15 for a baby picture. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Loy Norrix hosted Coldwater last Thursday and won 127-55. Event winners included Evan Teal in the 200 Freestyle and 100 Breastroke, Drew Dougherty in the 200 I.M. and 100 Fly, Roman Wassink in the 50 Free and 100 Back, Keng Wee in the 500 Free, and Joe Bynum in the 100 Free. Next meet is against the Giants at Kalamazoo Central this Thursday at 6pm. Hope to see you there. A Shout out to all three levels of Men’s Basketball for completing the sweep against Gull Lake. Special shout out to Tyler Roberts for hitting the game winning three pointer as time expired. The team would like to thank the student section for coming out, cheering loud, and pushing us to a win. There is no AAC today. AAC will only be open Tuesday and Thursday of this week due to staff meetings. Latin and Travel Clubs are sponsoring a fabulous trip to Italy in 2021. There will be a parent and student information meeting tonight, February 10th at 6:30pm in room A12. You may get enrollment packets from Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12. There is a large scholarship available for the next 2 weeks. Don't delay in enrolling. Travel Club to Paris will meet tonight, February 10th Monday at 7pm in Room A12. Travel to Italy will meet on Feb 10 at 6:30p in room A16. Pick up enrollment packets from Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu in either room. There are still 2 spots for Scandinavia. See Ms. Van Lieu. Kids can make a difference in our world! YOU can with a donation to the class of your choice make a difference in the lives of serious or terminally sick kids in developing countries. There will be a pick up tomorrow and Thursday this week. This fundraiser will end on March 3rd. Students as you are finishing your course request for next year and still debating on if that AP class is for you sign up for our APeek day. Go sit in an AP class for 15 minutes and see what it's all about. Sign up in the counseling office! Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It should be YOU! Come watch the Michigan premiere of the production, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and see your incredible classmates tell a story focused on race, family and love. There are shows on Thursday, February 13, Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 16 at 2pm. Tickets are only $7 with Saturday being discounted for only $5 with your student ID! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Please see Mrs. Carrow in J11 if you have any questions. Juniors - are you interested in dual enrollment for next year. Not sure of your next steps or how to sign up. Please come to our dual enrollment information session Friday, February 14th during 2nd period in the cafeteria. Sign up in the counseling office today! Attention all of you love birds out there. Why give flowers for Valentine's Day when they can die. Instead, give the gift that lasts forever! DNA!!! Loy Norrix Key Club is hosting a Valentine's Party on Thursday, February 13th immediately after school in room K10. For $5 you will reserve your spot at the party, receive sweet treats, make a DNA necklace, Make Valentine cards, and listen to music. Space is limited, so sign up soon with Ms. Nelson for the party of the year! It's February, and you know what that means; Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you looking for a fun, thoughtful, and unique way to show someone you care? Then let the LoyNorrix Choir take care of that for you. We'll sweetly serenade your special someone and your friends with a Singing Valentine during classes on February 14. Singing Valentines cost just $3 for a song and a Hershey's kiss, or $5 for a song and a full-size chocolate bar, and they can be purchased during all three lunches. To send a valentine off-campus, phone Valentines are also available for $5. See a Loy Norrix Choir member or Ms. Pelligrino for more information! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you have that one special person and want to let them know how special they are to you, then Green school has got you covered. You can stop by the table during your lunch and buy a flower, candy and add an anonymous note for as little as $2 for a flower or $3 for a flower, candy and a card. Peacejammers that missed last Thursday's meeting - You will find the new agenda for events on Mrs. May's door on pink paper. The 1st Presbyterian Valentine Homeless Dinner is this Wednesday. We will be meeting at 4:45 pm. Wear your Peacejam shirt and bring either 2 liters of pop, a big bag of chips or desserts.

Did you miss the Peacejam meeting yesterday? Remember the 1st Presbyterian Church Homeless Valentine Dinner is this coming Wed. Feb 12th. Wear a Peacejam shirt and bring either 2 liters of pop, a big bag of chips and or desserts. We will serve dinner and then have dinner ourselves. We will meet at 4:45 pm and you will be done shortly after 6:00 pm. It is next to the Civic Theater and we meet on the Lovell Street side. Hey Hockey Fans! Saturday’s Kalamazoo United Hockey game is Senior recognition. Come help Sean Mason, Ian Woodruff, Parker Remelius and Nolan Tribu support the seniors as the team takes on Lenawee United at Wings West. The puck drops at 6:15 pm. Tickets are $5 unless you have a student hockey pass. Students as you are finishing your course request for next year and still debating on if that AP class is for you sign up for our APeek day. Go sit in an AP class for 15 minutes and see what it's all about. Sign up in the counseling office! Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It should be YOU! Come watch the Michigan premiere of the production, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and see your incredible classmates tell a story focused on race, family and love. There are shows on Thursday, February 13, Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are only $7 with Saturday being discounted for only $5 with your student ID! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Please see Mrs. Carrow in J11 if you have any questions. Juniors - are you interested in dual enrollment for next year. Not sure of your next steps or how to sign up. Please come to our dual enrollment information session Friday, February 14th during 2nd period in the cafeteria. Sign up in the counseling office today! Attention all of you love birds out there. Why give flowers for Valentine's Day when they can die. Instead, give the gift that lasts forever! DNA!!! Loy Norrix Key Club is hosting a Valentine's Party on Thursday, February 13 immediately after school in room K10. For $5 you will reserve your spot at the party, receive sweet treats, make a DNA necklace, Make Valentine cards, and listen to music. Space is limited, so sign up soon with Ms. Nelson for the party of the year! It's February, and you know what that means; Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you looking for a fun, thoughtful, and unique way to show someone you care? Then let the LoyNorrix Choir take care of that for you. We'll sweetly serenade your special someone and your friends with a Singing Valentine during classes on February 14. Singing Valentines cost just $3 for a song and a Hershey's kiss, or $5 for a song and a full-size chocolate bar, and they can be purchased during all three lunches. To send a valentine off-campus, phone Valentines are also available for $5. See a Loy Norrix Choir member or Ms. Pelligrino for more information! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you have that one special person and want to let them know how special they are to you, then Green school has got you covered. You can stop by the table during your lunch and buy a flower, candy and add an anonymous note for as little as $2 for a flower or $3 for a flower, candy and a card. Latin and Travel Clubs are sponsoring a fabulous trip to Italy in 2021. There will be a parent and student information meeting on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in room A12. You may get enrollment packets from Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12. There is a large scholarship available for the next 2 weeks. Don't delay in enrolling. Travel Club to Paris will meet on February, 10th Monday at 7pm in Room A12. Travel to Italy will meet on Feb 10 at 6:30p in room A16. Pick up enrollment packets from Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu in either room. There are still 2 spots for Scandinavia. See Ms. Van Lieu.

Here are the results of the Social Justice Book Quiz Bowl. Our 9th-10th grade team competing in last night's finals fell short but the two 11 and 12th grade teams from Norrix went toe to toe until the team of Kim Chheu, Megan Hybels, Cecilia Mireles Caballero and Carson Williams edged themselves winners to bring home the trophy once again. This is the 9th year in a row that Norrix 11th-12th grade teams have won Districts. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It should be YOU! Come watch the Michigan premiere of the production, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and see your incredible classmates tell a story focused on race, family and love. There are shows on Thursday, February 13, Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are only $7 with Saturday being discounted for only $5 with your student ID! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Please see Mrs. Carrow in J11 if you have any questions. Juniors - are you interested in dual enrollment for next year. Not sure of your next steps or how to sign up. Please come to our dual enrollment information session Friday, February 14th during 2nd period in the cafeteria. Sign up in the counseling office today! It's February, and you know what that means... Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you looking for a fun, thoughtful, and unique way to show someone you care? Then let the LoyNorrix Choir take care of that for you. We'll sweetly serenade your special someone and your friends with a Singing Valentine during classes on February 14. Singing Valentines cost just $3 for a song and a Hershey's kiss, or $5 for a song and a full-size chocolate bar, and they can be purchased during all three lunches. To send a valentine off-campus, phone Valentines are also available for $5. See a Loy Norrix Choir member or Ms. Pelligrino for more information! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you have that one special person and want to let them know how special they are to you, then Green school has got you covered. You can stop by the table during your lunch and buy a flower, candy and add an anonymous note for as little as $2 for a flower or $3 for a flower, candy and a card. Latin and Travel Clubs are sponsoring a fabulous trip to Italy in 2021. There will be a parent and student information meeting on Monday, February 10th at 6:30 pm in room A12. You may get enrollment packets from Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12. There is a large scholarship available for the next 2 weeks. Don't delay in enrolling. Travel Club to Paris will meet on February, 10, Monday at 7:00 pm in room A12. Travel to Italy will meet on Feb 10 at 6:30 pm in room A16. Pick up enrollment packets from Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu in either room. There are still 2 spots for Scandinavia. See Ms. Van Lieu. Deca, Deca, Deca! There is still time to sign up for next year's Business Academy. We will travel, run a small school store and prepare to compete in the District, State and National competitions. State winner will compete in California, Yes Disneyland. See you counselor or Mr. Ward for more information. Do you have some hidden talent? Can you sing, dance, yo-yo, produce poetry, play an instrument or some other special talent? We have a rare opportunity for you to showcase your talent. We are hosting a talent show March 13, we will have open auditions February 19 and 26. You can pre-register for auditions by going to your email and completing a form or signing one of the sign-up sheets that are located in the library, four corners, cafeteria, outside the choir room, and in the tower. Seniors, are you planning to attend Western Michigan University in the Fall of 2020? If so, check your email and sign up with Miss Nesbitt for an WMU/K Promise Scholars appointment. WMU will be here this Friday to assess students' needs and assist in completing their Scholarship Acceptance Form. The SAF is the legal binding document which allows for The Promise to cover your college tuition. If it is not completed The Promise cannot cover your tuition.

There will be an Interact club meeting today in the cafeteria at 2:30 pm. Members and interested students can also attend. For those who don't know, INTERACT. It is an arm of Rotary Club International for students leaders in high schools. Chess Club meets after school today in Computer Lab D10. Anyone may attend, and anybody who beats Mr. Bellware wins a customized chess board. Seniors! Nominations for yearbook senior mock elections are happening today during all three lunches! Nominate yourself or your friends for categories like "class parents," "best dressed," and "most chill." See a Yearbook staff member at lunch for a form, or visit K5W during your lunch to pick one up. Attention Book Quiz Bowl members: please meet in Mrs. Sharpe's room today after school. Juniors - are you interested in dual enrollment for next year? Not sure of your next steps or how to sign up? Please come to our dual enrollment information session Friday, February 14 during 2nd period in the cafeteria. Sign up in the counseling office today! Attention students: If you plan to apply for an EFE for next year please make sure your application is submitted to the counseling office. Spaces are limited so get yours in as soon as possible. The deadline for all applications is Monday, February 17. Students as you are finishing your course request for next year and still debating on if that AP class is for you sign up for our APeek day. Go sit in an AP class for 15 minutes and see what it's all about. Sign up in the counseling office! Attention graduating Seniors: If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign-up in room B18 by Thursday, February 27. It's February, and you know what that means - Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you looking for a fun, thoughtful, and unique way to show someone you care? Then let the Loy Norrix Choir take care of that for you. We'll sweetly serenade your special someone and your friends with a Singing Valentine during classes on February 14. Singing Valentines cost just $3 for a song and a Hershey's kiss, or $5 for a song and a full-size chocolate bar, and they can be purchased during all three lunches. To send a valentine off-campus, phone Valentines are also available for $5. See a Loy Norrix Choir member or Ms. Pelligrino for more information! Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you have that one special person and want to let them know how special they are to you, then Green school has got you covered. You can stop by the table during your lunch and buy a flower, candy and add an anonymous note for as little as $2 for a flower or $3 for a flower, candy and a card. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It should be YOU! Come watch the Michigan premiere of the production, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and see your incredible classmates tell a story focused on race, family and love. There are shows on Thursday, February 13, Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15, at 7pm, and Sunday, February 16 at 2pm. Tickets are only $7 with Saturday being discounted for only $5 with your student ID! Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Please see Mrs. Carrow in J11 if you have any questions. Seniors, are you planning to attend Western Michigan University in the Fall of 2020? If so, check your email and sign up with Miss Nesbitt for an WMU/K Promise Scholars appointment. WMU will be here this Friday to assess students' needs and assist in completing their Scholarship Acceptance Form. The SAF is the legal binding document which allows for The Promise to cover your college tuition. If it is not completed The Promise cannot cover your tuition. Serious Fun is a way for us as a school to make a difference in the lives of terminally ill or seriously ill children. The donations you give help provide them a chance to go to camp, have medical help to be there and to have some fun and just be a child NOT just a sick child. The winning class with the most donations will receive a pizza party. The top donating students in the building will receive a special thank you from Serious Fun! The top five donating classes from our pick up today are: Mr. Neel, Mrs. Bain/Mrs. Claudio, Mrs. Carrow, Mr. Peterson/Mrs. May and Mr. Allen/Mrs. May in 1st place. Pick up for donations are each Tuesday and Thursday ending on Tuesday March 3rd.

Attention Key Club International Members. Our next meeting is today, Tuesday, February 4, immediately after school in room K10. Attention Book Quiz Bowl members: The two competing 11th and 12th grade teams and our 9th and 10th grade team and anybody else that would like to help - please meet in Mrs. Sharpe's room today and Wednesday after school. Juniors - are you interested in dual enrollment for next year. Not sure of your next steps or how to sign up. Please come to our dual enrollment information session Friday, February 14 during 2nd period in the cafeteria. Sign up in the counseling office today! Attention students: If you plan to apply for an EFE for next year please make sure your application is submitted to the counseling office. Spaces are limited so get yours in as soon as possible. The deadline for all applications is Monday, February 17. Students as you are finishing your course request for next year and still debating on if that AP class is for you sign up for our APeek day. Go sit in an AP class for 15 minutes and see what it's all about. Sign up in the counseling office! Attention graduating Seniors: If you have an interest in speaking at your commencement ceremony, you need to sign up in room B18 by Thursday, February 27. It's February, and you know what that means - Valentine’s Day is almost here! Are you looking for a fun, thoughtful, and unique way to show someone you care? Then let the LoyNorrix Choir take care of that for you. We'll sweetly serenade your special someone and your friends with a Singing Valentine during classes on February 14. Singing Valentines cost just $3 for a song and a Hershey's kiss, or $5 for a song and a full-size chocolate bar, and they can be purchased during all three lunches. To send a valentine off-campus, phone Valentines are also available for $5. See a Loy Norrix Choir member or Ms. Pelligrino for more information! Seniors! Nominations for yearbook senior mock elections are happening THIS WEEK on Tuesday and Wednesday during all three lunches! Nominate yourself or your friends for categories like "class parents," "best dressed," and "most chill." See a Yearbook staff member at lunch for a form, or visit K5W during your lunch to pick one up. Latin and Travel Clubs are sponsoring a fabulous trip to Italy in 2021. There will be a parent and student information meeting on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 pm in room A12. You may get enrollment packets from Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12. There is a large scholarship available for the next 2 weeks. Don't delay in enrolling. Travel Club to Paris will meet on February 10, Monday, at 7:00 pm in room A12. Travel to Italy will meet on February 10 at 6:30 pm in room A-16. Pick up enrollment packets from Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu in either room. There are still 2 spots for Scandinavia. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12. Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you have that one special person and want to let them know how special they are to you, then Green school has got you covered. You can stop by the table during your lunch and buy a flower, candy and add an anonymous note for as little as $2 for a flower or $3 for a flower, candy and a card. Deca, Deca, Deca! There is still time to sign up for next year's Business Academy. We will travel, run a small school store and prepare to compete in the District, State and National competitions. State winner will compete in California - yes, Disneyland. See you counselor or Mr. Ward for more information.