Winterfest voting will end at Noon. Go onto norrix.voting4schools.com and place your vote. You can also find QR codes around the school that will take you to the site. If your having trouble voting Go see Coach Rickli in the athletic office. There will be a Book Quiz Bowl meeting on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm in Mr. Shack's room. ACT-SO Scholarship Program for African American Students is now seeking talented individuals to participate in the annual program. There are 27 categories. ACT-SO is the youth division of the NAACP. You have the opportunity to be mentored in your chosen discipline. Gold Medal winners qualify to go to the national convention. See Ms. Van Lieu A12 for information on how to register. Your Kalamazoo United Hockey team takes to the Wings West Ice on Friday night, January 24, against St. Clair Shores Unified at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5 unless you have a student pass. The Kalamazoo United Alpine ski team competed in their first event with strong results. Team results include three top 10 finishes and individual success included first in boys Slalom and 4 additional top ten finishes. congratulations to team members Connor Ott, Ella Rathbun, and Mikayla Ide. Dance tickets are on sale at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. $5 all week but $10 at the door. The dance will start after the game and will end to 11 pm. 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. 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. Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30th. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Attention 1st Trimester Mr. Leander’s Auto Tech students: Would you like a chance to go to Detroit to see a very cool auto show? The Autorama Show will be in Detroit February 28. Please contact Mr. Leander for details.

Winterfest voting begins today (Thursday) at 10am and will conclude tomorrow (Friday) at noon. Go onto norrix.voting4schools.com and place your vote. You can also find QR codes around the school that will take you to the site. If your having trouble voting Go see Coach Rickli in the athletic office. There will be a Book Quiz Bowl meeting in Mrs. Sharpe's room, A10, today after school. We will also meet on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm in Mr. Shack's room. ACT-SO Scholarship Program for African American Students is now seeking talented individuals to participate in the annual program. There are 27 categories. ACT-SO is the youth division of the NAACP. You have the opportunity to be mentored in your chosen discipline. Gold Medal winners qualify to go to the national convention. See Ms. Van Lieu A12 for information on how to register. Hey Hockey Fans – Your Kalamazoo United Hockey Team beat Portage Northern last night 5-4. Thanks to all that cheered the team onto win! We want to appreciate all our Interact club members who volunteered at the Gospel Mission yesterday. Thank you all for your leadership and service to humanity. There will be a green school meeting Thursday after school in room B14. If you are interested in taking action against climate change, stop by and let your voice be heard. The last 5 years have been the hottest five years on record. Together we can bring about change. All are welcome, see you there! Dance tickets are on sale at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. $5 all week but $10 at the door. The dance will start after the game and will end to 11 pm. Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm starting. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions The Loy Norrix Conservatives will be meeting today Thursday after school in D18. Everybody is welcome 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 to 4:10. 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. 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. 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. Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Attention 1st Trimester Mr. Leander’s Auto Tech students: Would you like a chance to go to Detroit to see a very cool auto show? The Autorama Show will be in Detroit February 28th. Please contact Mr. Leander for details.  

Chess Club meets today from 2:20 to 3:30 in D10. ACT-SO Scholarship Program for African American Students is now seeking talented individuals to participate in the annual program. There are 27 categories. ACT-SO is the youth division of the NAACP. You have the opportunity to be mentored in your chosen discipline. Gold Medal winners qualify to go to the national convention. See Ms. Van Lieu A12 for information on how to register.  Interested in questions such as what makes life worth living, what makes something funny, or what does it mean to be a friend? Then philosophy club is for you! Each week we will be looking at the questions people are interested in answering and discussing them in a safe space. If you are interested, we will be meeting today Wednesday, January 22 after school in Mr. Z’s room in B17. Anyone is welcome. Please help us put in the announcement that all Loy Norrix Interact club members and intending members should not forget their meeting today, Wednesday, at 2:30 pm in the Cafeteria.  Dance tickets are on sale at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. $5 all week but $10 at the door. The dance will start after the game and will end at 11:00 pm.  Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions. The Loy Norrix Conservatives will be meeting this Thursday after school in D18. Everybody is welcome. 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.  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.  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.  Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30th. Pick up an order form around school or in A12.  Attention 1st Trimester Mr. Leander’s Auto Tech students: Would you like a chance to go to Detroit to see a very cool auto show? The Autorama Show will be in Detroit February 28. Please contact Mr. Leander for details.   

ACT-SO Scholarship Program for African American Students is now seeking talented individuals to participate in the annual program. There are 27 categories. ACT-SO is the youth division of the NAACP. You have the opportunity to be mentored in your chosen discipline. Gold Medal winners qualify to go to the national convention. See Ms. Van Lieu A12 for information on how to register. There will be a Book Quiz Bowl meeting in Mrs. Sharpe's room, A10 today after school. We will also meet on Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 pm in Mr. Shack's room.  Dance tickets are on sale at all 3 lunches in the cafeteria. $5 all week but $10 at the door. The dance will start after the game and will end to 11 pm.  Travel Club 2020 and 2021 will have a parent information meeting tonight, Tuesday at 7:00 pm in room A12. This will be for both Scandinavia and Italy. Tell Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu if you and your parent will attend. Scholarships are available now.  Interested in questions such as what makes life worth living, what makes something funny, or what does it mean to be a friend? Then philosophy club is for you! Each week we will be looking at the questions people are interested in answering and discussing them in a safe space. If you are interested, the next meeting will be Wednesday, January 22 in Mr. Z’s room B17. Anyone is welcome. Are you looking for a place to discuss the social and cultural aspects and impacts of contemporary music and musicians such as Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar? Come join the Anatomize Music Club on Tuesdays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm in J12, the choir room. All are welcome! Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm starting. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions.  The Loy Norrix Conservatives will be meeting this Thursday after school in D18. Everybody is welcome.  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.  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.  Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. 

Don't forget to go onto norrix.voting4schools.com and vote for Winterfest court. Voting will end today, Friday, at noon. You can find QR codes for the voting site on TV monitors and fliers hung up around the school. If you have any questions, come to the athletic office to see Coach Rickli.  There will be no dance ticket sales until Monday. 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. Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm starting January 19. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions  Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Did you miss out on the great trips for this school year? So don't delay to enroll for Italy in 2021. Early enrollees can get a $350 scholarship, 3 free college credits and low payment plans. There will be parent/student information meetings soon. See Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu for enrollment packets in A12 or A16.  Travel Club trips are closing soon. There are 4 seats for Scandinavia left. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets.  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. 

SSR is 5th hour today. There will be a Book Quiz Bowl meeting today after school in A10. The National Art Honor Society will not meet after school today. The meeting will be rescheduled. Listen for announcements. There will be no dance ticket sales until Monday. 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. Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next 3 weeks to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00-5:00 pm starting January 19. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions. Freshman and senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12. Did you miss out on the great trips for this school year? So don't delay to enroll for Italy in 2021. Early enrollees can get a $350 scholarship, 3 free college credits and low payment plans. There will be parent/student information meetings soon. See Mr. Hernandez in A16 or Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets. Travel Club trips are closing soon. There are 4 seats for Scandinavia left. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets. 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. 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.

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.   

Attention Book Quiz Members: we will meet in A10 after school for practice.  Are you looking for a place to discuss the social and cultural aspects and impacts of contemporary music and musicians such as Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar? Come join the Anatomize Music Club on Tuesdays from 2:30 - 4:00 in J12, the choir room. All are welcome!  The Tea Club will meet today, January 14. Remember to please bring a friend, snacks or even a tea cup that you would like to donate to us. This meeting will be held in Mrs. Stetten's classroom in C23.  Attention all Key Club International members. Our next meeting will be after school today, Tuesday, January 14 in room K10. See you there!  It's time again to take a look at the AP classes we have here at Norrix. There will be an APeek day tomorrow, 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 on January 16 at 2:30 in A12.  Winterfest Dance tickets will be sold in the cafeteria during all 3 lunches starting Wed. 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. Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next 3 weeks to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00 - 5:00 pm starting January 19. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions. Freshman and Senior Tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12.  Did you miss out on the great trips for this school year? So don't delay to enroll for Italy in 2021. Early enrollees can get a $350 scholarship, 3 free college credits and low payment plans. There will be parent/student information meetings soon. See Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu for enrollment packets in A12 or A16.  Travel Club trips are closing soon. There are 4 seats for Scandinavia left. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets.  Attention Students - please check your email every morning! If you receive a lunch or after school detention, it will be communicated by email the day before, to give you time to make arrangements to be there. Emails are sent to students and robocalls are made to parents the night before. Failure to check these communications and failure to show to scheduled detentions will result in an escalation of consequences.  We will be instituting Saturday School. Students may be assigned to Saturday School for repeated violations and other infractions. If you have been repeatedly asked to remove your hood, you will be assigned detention or Saturday School depending on the frequency of your violations. If it’s a habit to pull your hoodie up, break the habit - don’t wear a hoodie. Thank you for helping us with this safety issue that we have discussed multiple times.  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. 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. 

Some of the top athletes in the state competed in the elite mile sponsored by Gazelle Sports at Grand Valley State University on Saturday. The 5280 foot race came down to a sprint finish that needed a finish line photo to decide the first place finish. Joe Meyers beat 2nd place by 4 thousandths of a second for the best time in the state at that distance. He is also now ranked 4th in the nation. Please congratulate Joe Meyers on such an amazing accomplishment! Are you looking for a place to discuss the social and cultural aspects and impacts of contemporary music and musicians such as Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar? Come join the Anatomize Music Club on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00 pm in J12, the choir room. All are welcome!  The Tea Club will meet Tuesday, January 14. Remember to please bring a friend, snacks or even a tea cup that you would like to donate to us. This meeting will be held in Mrs. Stetten's classroom in C23. Attention all Key Club International members. Our next meeting will be after school on Tuesday, January 14th in room K10. See you there!  It's time again to take a look at the AP classes we have here at Norrix. There will be an APeek day on 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 on January 16 at 2:30 in A12.  Winterfest Dance tickets will be sold in the cafeteria during all 3 lunches starting Wednesday. 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. Attention Book Quiz Bowl Members: we will meet from 2:30-4:30 pm each Tuesday and Thursday in C13. Bring your annotation notebooks.  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.  Softball conditioning will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next 3 weeks to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gym is every Sunday from 3:00-5:00 pm starting January 19. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions. Freshman and senior tee shirts are on sale until January 30. Pick up an order form around school or in A12.  Did you miss out on the great trips for this school year? So don't delay to enroll for Italy in 2021. Early enrollees can get a $350 scholarship, 3 free college credits and low payment plans. There will be parent/student information meetings soon. See Mr. Hernandez or Ms. Van Lieu for enrollment packets in A12 or A16.  Travel Club trips are closing soon. There are 4 seats for Scandinavia left. See Ms. Van Lieu in A12 for enrollment packets.  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.  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. 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. 

Travel Club members who are going on either trip in 2020 are required to attend a mandatory meeting tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, at 9:00 am in the meeting room at Washington Square Library. Please bring 3 passport copies. RSVP to Ms. Van Lieu in A12. Time to get back on the ice! Come support your Kalamazoo United Hockey team on January 11 the at Wings West against Mid Michigan Marauders. The puck drops at 3:00 pm. The cost is $5 unless you have a student hockey pass. Sean Mason, Ian Woodruff, Parker Remelius, and Nolan Tribu will be looking for you in the stands. Are you looking for a place to discuss the social and cultural aspects and impacts of contemporary music and musicians such as Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar? Come join the Anatomize Music Club on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00 in J12, the choir room. All are welcome! It's time again to take a look at the AP classes we have here at Norrix. There will be an APeek day on 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! Attention Book Quiz Bowl Members: we will meet from 2:30-4:30 each Tuesday and Thursday in C13. Bring your annotation notebooks. 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. Softball conditioning begins next week. We will meet in the weight room on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for the next three weeks to get in shape for the spring season. Participation is optional but encouraged. Softball open gyms also begin next week, going every Sunday from 3:00-5:00 pm starting on January 19. See Coach Johnson in C12 if you have any questions. Freshman and Senior Class Tshirts are still on sale through the Month of January. Fill out your form and bring it back with cash to Ms. Van Lieu in A12 at anytime during the school day. The forms are in folders throughout the school. Attention all members of the Tea Club: The next meeting will be held next Tuesday, January 14. Remember to please bring a friend, snacks or even a tea cup that you would like to donate to us. This meeting will be held in Mrs. Stetten's classroom in C23. Attention all Key Club International members. Our next meeting will be after school on Tuesday, January 14, in room K10. See you there! Attention Students - please check your email every morning! If you receive a lunch or after school detention, it will be communicated by email the day before, to give you time to make arrangements to be there. Emails are sent to students and robocalls are made to parents the night before. Failure to check these communications and failure to show to scheduled detentions will result in an escalation of consequences. We will be instituting Saturday School. Students may be assigned to Saturday School for repeated violations and other infractions. If you have been repeatedly asked to remove your hood, you will be assigned detention or Saturday School depending on the frequency of your violations. If it’s a habit to pull your hoodie up, break the habit - don’t wear a hoodie. Thank you for helping us with this safety issue that we have discussed multiple times. On Friday, January 31, Peacejammers will be headed to El Sol at 2:35 to make Valentines with students for Veterans at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Please mark your calendars.