Morning Announcements

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

SSR is 4th hour today Peek in the windows and see the beautiful dresses and suits that Mrs. Carrow's class organized for the Dress and Suit Give Away Event on Wednesday, November 6th during all 3 lunches and afterschool. There are all sizes, shoes, suits, ties, dress pants and shirts and the price is great- Free! Attention Key Club members. Next meeting is in room K10 tomorrow, Wednesday at 2:30. Cross country end of the season awards will be held this Thursday at 7pm in the cafeteria. Please bring a desert to pass. On Wednesday during all three lunches come to the 4 corners conference room and find a formal dress or a suit, this event will also occur after school that day! Interested in playing softball? Softball offseason conditioning challenge will meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. Do you enjoy skiing? If so, Timber Ridge has dropped off ski pass forms for students and parents. If you are interested please come pick a form up from the athletic office and return the form along with your payment before Nov 26th. There are just 2 more pickups for the 2019 Annual Clothing drive this coming Friday and the following Wed. There are just 5 seats remaining for the annual shopping trip to Michigan City and then on to Chicago. If you want to reserve a seat on the charter bus see Mrs. May with a signed permission slip and $50.

Monday, November 4th, 2019

The state finals for cross country took place at the fastest oval in Michigan, MIS, this past Saturday. On the winding course in and out of the race track, Joe Meyers and Ella Schnell competed on the muddy course. Ella started out as far back as 62nd but moved up during the race to as high as 39th. She crossed the line in 50th place in the state which is 5 places better than she was ranked before the race. Joe was out in front in the first quarter mile before settling into 7th for a majority of the race. Ultimately, he finished 21st which was 4 places better than projected. It also gave him all state honors! Way to go Ella and Joe. Cross country end of the season awards will be held this Thursday at 7pm in the cafeteria. Please bring a desert to pass. On Wednesday during all three lunches come to the 4 corners conference room and find a formal dress or a suit, this event will also occur after school that day! Interested in playing softball? Softball offseason conditioning challenge will meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. Deca is having a meeting Tuesday Morning meeting at 7:10. If you are a Business and want to attend a Sports Management Conference and Piston game See Mr. Ward. Do you enjoy skiing? If so, Timber Ridge has dropped off ski pass forms for students and parents. If you are interested please come pick a form up from the athletic office and return the form along with your payment before Nov 26th. There are just 2 more pickups for the 2019 Annual Clothing drive this coming Friday and the following Wed. So far as a school we have collected 3,887 items and hope to reach last years total of 5,000 items. The top 5 class contributors are as follows: 1. Rofle's classes 2. Peterson/May's classes 3. Carrow's classes 4. James Johnson'sclasses and 5. Greeley's classes any clean and gently used items are happily accepted.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

SSR is 3rd hour today. AAC will be open today, Thursday. Come join the Loy Norrix Choir in the auditorium on Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2 at 7pm for EmpowHER, a cabaret featuring songs written and made famous by women. You'll hear music from artists such as Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Carole King, and many others! The concert will also feature a performance by The Velvelettes, Kalamazoo''s own Motown girl group! Featuring Mixed Chorus, Master Singers, featured dancers, and a number of solo and small group acts, there's something for everyone in this show! Desserts at intermission are included in your ticket price! Tickets are $5 for students, staff, and senior citizens, and $10 for adults. Tickets will be available at the door or online at loynorrixchoirs.weebly.com The 1st meeting of the Book Quiz Bowl is today, Thursday, October 31st in C-13 after school. Boo! What are YOU doing on Halloween before going trick or treating? Join the Lambda Nu Improv Team at their first show on Thursday, October 31st at 6pm in room J12. Tickets are only $5 and that includes a sweet treat! We hope to see you there! Spooky times! Class of 2021 looking for a way to earn your prom ticket to our Prom in 2021? Evergreen wreaths and garlands are a great way to earn your ticket. Prepaid orders are due back to Mrs. May by Monday, November 4th! Executive Board members remember to bring yours to our meeting on the 4th! ^^ Save the date for the Holiday and Prom Dress and shoes give away. There will be suits, dress pants and dress shirts as well on Wednesday, November 6th in all three lunches and after school. Everything is free so come see if there is anything you desire. Interested in playing softball? Softball offseason conditioning challenge will meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. Do you enjoy skiing? If so, Timber Ridge has dropped off ski pass forms for students and parents. If you are interested please come pick a form up from the athletic office and return the form along with your payment before Nov 26th. This year the class of 2021 has 39 Executive Board members. Our officers are: Ben Sierra Torres as President Shelby Richardson as Vice President Teagan Ott as Treasurer Breyon Richards as Secretary Melissa Preston as Media.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Open gym tonight for Men’s Basketball 7 to 8:30. AAC will not be open today, we will meet again tomorrow, Thursday. There will be no Chess Club today, due to departmental meetings. The Loy Norrix Interact Club will have a follow up meeting today at 2:00 in the cafeteria, this meeting is open to everybody. Come join the Loy Norrix Choir in the auditorium on Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2 at 7pm for EmpowHER, a cabaret featuring songs written and made famous by women. You'll hear music from artists such as Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Carole King, and many others! The concert will also feature a performance by The Velvelettes, Kalamazoo''s own Motown girl group! Featuring Mixed Chorus, Master Singers, featured dancers, and a number of solo and small group acts, there's something for everyone in this show! Desserts at intermission are included in your ticket price! Tickets are $5 for students, staff, and senior citizens, and $10 for adults. Tickets will be available at the door or online at loynorrixchoirs.weebly.com The 1st meeting of the Book Quiz Bowl will be tomorrow, Thursday, October 31st in C-13 after school. Boo! What are YOU doing on Halloween before going trick or treating? Join the Lambda Nu Improv Team at their first show on Thursday, October 31st at 6pm in room J12. Tickets are only $5 and that includes a sweet treat! We hope to see you there! Spooky times! Class of 2021 looking for a way to earn your prom ticket to our Prom in 2021? Evergreen wreaths and garlands are a great way to earn your ticket. Prepaid orders are due back to Mrs. May by Monday, November 4th! Executive Board members remember to bring yours to our meeting on the 4th! Save the date for the Holiday and Prom Dress and shoes give away. There will be suits, dress pants and dress shirts as well on Wednesday, November 6th in all three lunches and after school. Everything is free so come see if there is anything you desire. Interested in playing softball? Softball offseason conditioning challenge will meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. There are just 10 seats left on the shopping trip to Michigan City and Chicago. If you are a student that hasn't brought in both parts- money for bus and signed permission slip your seat will only be continued to be held when both parts are turned in to Mrs. May. Do you enjoy skiing? If so, Timber Ridge has dropped off ski pass forms for students and parents. If you are interested please come pick a form up from the athletic office and return the form along with your payment before Nov 26th.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

SSR is 3rd hour today. All students attending the MSU/LCC visit this morning please report to the bottom of the tower steps. Remember the Rock Climbing Club will be holding an informational meeting today in room M13 with Mr. Labadie immediately after school AAC will meet today, Tuesday and Thursday of this week due to staff meetings. Attention students that are involved in the 3rd 90 program. Please see Ms. Nelson or Mrs. Young. Our first site visit is today, October 29th. Interested in playing softball? Softball offseason conditioning challenge will meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school for 4 weeks. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. Any students interested in Jazz Band, there will be an informational meeting today, October 29th at 2:30 in the Band Room (J10). See Mr. Mirakovits for more details. The Loy Norrix Interact Club will have a follow up meeting tomorrow, Wednesday at 2:00 in the cafeteria, this meeting is open any student. Come join the Loy Norrix Choir in the auditorium on Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2 at 7pm for EmpowHER, a cabaret featuring songs written and made famous by women. You'll hear music from artists such as Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Carole King, and many others! The concert will also feature a performance by The Velvelettes, Kalamazoo''s own Motown girl group! Featuring Mixed Chorus, Master Singers, featured dancers, and a number of solo and small group acts, there's something for everyone in this show! Desserts at intermission are included in your ticket price! Tickets are $5 for students, staff, and senior citizens, and $10 for adults. Tickets will be available at the door or online at loynorrixchoirs.weebly.com Michigan Tech will be in the 4 Corners today @ 1:30pm - Sign up through your emails from Miss Nesbitt The 1st meeting of the Book Quiz Bowl will be this Thursday, Oct 31st in C-13 after school. Boo! What are YOU doing on Halloween before going trick or treating? Join the Lambda Nu Improv Team at their first show on Thursday, October 31st at 6pm in room J12. Tickets are only $5 and that includes a sweet treat! We hope to see you there! Spooky times! Class of 2021 looking for a way to earn your prom ticket to our Prom in 2021? Evergreen wreaths and garlands are a great way to earn your ticket. Prepaid orders are due back to Mrs. May by Monday, November 4th! Executive Board members remember to bring yours to our meeting on the 4th! Save the date for the Holiday and Prom Dress and shoes give away. There will be suits, dress pants and dress shirts as well on Wed November 6th in all three lunches and afterschool. Everything is free so come see if there is anything you desire.

Monday, October 28, 2019

They did it! For the first time in a decade Loy Norrix is taking a boy and a girl to the state finals for cross country. Ella Schnell will be going by virtue of her 7th place finish at the regional meet Saturday. Joe Meyers will also be competing at the Michigan International Speedway due to being our regional champion. Both runners finished one place better than projected and fought hard throughout the race. Ella and Joe improved their position over the last mile of the 5k race to earn their regional standing. As a team, the boys finished 12th and girls 9th out of 15 complete teams. Notable performances were also put in by Gavin Roznac dropping nearly 2 minutes on his best time, and LIlly Daniels and Kinsey Skjold for dropping almost a minute off their season bests and overall bests respectively. Overall, it was a great finish to a wonderful season. Last week your esports teams were both in action. First up were the Overwatch team, going against a tough opponent from Xavier High School in New York City, the Cavalry's toughest opponent to date. Each match was intense, with swings going both ways as neither team gave an inch without a tough fight. Both games went into overtime, but the Cavalry's opponents were too much to overcome. The Super Smash Brothers Ultimate team was also in action on Thursday against Midland High School, la rematch of the Knights' only loss to date. The Knights crushed them, including senior Gabe Vroman avenging his previous loss to Midland with a 3-0 sweep of his game. The Overwatch team will again be in action this Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 against a tough Charlotte High School team on Tuesday and a tougher challenge Wednesday from Lebanon High School in Lebanon, PA. To watch the matches, go to Twitch.tv and search for Loy Norrix. Good luck Knights! There will be Men’s open gym tonight at 700 all student athletes are welcome to attend AAC will only be offered Tuesday and Thursday of this week due to staff meetings. Interested in playing softball? Softball offseason conditioning challenge will meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school for 4 weeks. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. Any students interested in Jazz Band, there will be an informational meeting this Tuesday, October 29th at 2:30 in the Band Room (J10). See Mr. Mirakovits for more details. The 1st meeting of the 9th-10th , 11th and 12th grade Book Quiz Bowl Meetings will be this Thursday, Oct 31st in C-13. Boo! What are YOU doing on Halloween before going trick or treating? Join the Lambda Nu Improv Team at their first show on Thursday, October 31st at 6pm in room J12. Tickets are only $5 and that includes a sweet treat! We hope to see you there! Spooky times! Attention students that are involved in the 3rd 90 program. Please see Ms. Nelson or Mrs. Young if you have not picked up your permission slips yet. Our first site visit is this week on October 29th.

Timber ridge ski pass forms are in the athletic office. If interested stop by and grab one.

Save the date for the Holiday and Prom Dress and shoes give away. There will be suits, dress pants and dress shirts as well. on Wed November 6th in all three lunches and afterschool. Everything is free so come see if there is anything you desire. There are just 21 seats left for the shopping trip to Chicago. A signed permission slip and $50 will reserve your seat on the B And W Charter Bus.

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Attention Students: Voting for Homecoming Court begins today at 10am and ends Friday at 10am. Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors can vote for 1 of 2 candidates in each of their class virtues. All Students will vote for 1 Queen and 1 King Candidate. If you want to see the candidates before you vote, you can see them at the Pep Assembly today. Voting is at Norrix.voting4schools.com You will also find QR Codes around the building by lunch time today. The QR Code will take you directly to the site. It’s so easy! Take the time to vote! If you have any questions or difficulty please come by the Athletic Office. SSR is 2nd hour today. Attention choir students going on the Fall Choral Festival rehearsal field trip today, please remember to meet in the choir room at the start of second hour. Interested in playing softball? Softball offseason conditioning challenge will meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school for 4 weeks. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. There will be a clothing drive pick up today during 3rd hour. If you need community service hours stay after school today to Mrs. May's room and help to sort these items. Last day to sign up for Key Club is today, October 24th. The Key Club is an international club that focuses on leadership, character, and service to our community. See Ms. Nelson with any questions. Attention students that are involved in the 3rd 90 program. Please see Ms. Nelson or Mrs. Young if you have not picked up your permission slips yet. Our first site visit is next week on October 29th. This Saturday at Sangren Hall on WMU's campus from 8-5, The Great Lakes Peacejam is hosting the 2019 Climate Crisis Slam and Peacejam Youth Leadership Summit Conference. This is open to Peacejammers and non-Peacejammers that are concerned about our Climate Crisis! Take a packet from Mrs. May's door and if you decide to come bring it with you to Sangren on Saturday Morning. Today we will be having our first pep rally of the school year! We want to make sure it's a great experience for everyone. Teachers, you were sent a PowerPoint presentation from Ms. Young that you've been asked to show the first 10 minutes of 4th hour. Please review the PowerPoint presentation with your students. The presentation identifies the Loy Norrix expectations for behavior and fun at a pep rally. Additionally, an announcement will be made for Freshman teachers to escort their students to the gymnasium approximately the last 15 minutes of 4th hour. Freshman teachers, please make sure to ESCORT your students. Teachers who have Freshmen with upper class students will need to release ONLY Freshman students at that time. The remainder of classes will be released to the pep rally via the PA. Teachers please escort your classes to the pep rally when called.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Attention Peacejammers going to the Halloween Homeless Dinner tonight don't forget to bring either 2 liters of pop, cookies or desserts or a big bag of chips. Also don't forget to come in a Halloween costume Interested in playing softball? Softball offseason conditioning challenge will meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school for 4 weeks. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. Attention Potential NHS applicants: There will be an informational meeting after school today in Mr. Porco's room. There will be a clothing drive pick up on Thursday during 3rd hour. If you need community service hours come afterschool on Thursday to Mrs. May's room and help to sort these items. Last day to sign up for Key Club is tomorrow, October 24th. Next Key Club meeting is this Wednesday, October 23rd in Ms. Nelson's room K10. The Key Club is an international club that focuses on leadership, character, and service to our community. Join Today! Attention seniors! Senior photos and quotes are due to the Yearbook by December 1st! Email them to [email protected] or bring to room K3. A high quality JPEG photo is needed and quotes must be 100 characters or fewer and school appropriate. See Ms. English in K3 with any questions. The Anti bullying club will meet the first Tuesday of the month starting Nov. 5th. We would like to introduce a new club at Loy Norrix called INTERACT CLUB the major aim is to discover and equip young leaders in High schools and also support them to engage in community as well as international services. Our slogan is: PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH SERVICE. We are working hand in hand with Peace Jam. There will be a Pizza Party today October 23rd at 2:30pm in the Cafeteria. This Pizza party is opened to everyone who is interested in joining INTERACT CLUB. Both INTERACT CLUB and PEACE JAM, will be hosting a BUNDLE UP KALAMAZOO drive. Students who are interested in this BUNDLE UP drive should also come to the Pizza Party. Are you looking for a challenge that will push your limits, build self-esteem, mental and physical strength, meet new friends and most of all be a ton of fun? Come to an informational meeting Oct. 29 right after school in M13 with Mr. Labadie to learn more about a new club at Loy Norrix.....LN Rock Climbing Club! No experience required, just a will to be challenged There are now just 25 seats left on this fun day in Michigan City and Chicago to go shopping. We will finish our day with the Magnificent Light Parade. To reserve your seat on the B and W charter bus a signed permission slip and $50 will be needed.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

SSR is 2nd hour today The Overwatch team is next in action against Kensington Woods in Lakeland, MI today, October 22nd. The match will be streamed live on Twitch. To watch the match, log on to twitch.tv and search for Loy Norrix. If you have any questions about esports, please come see Mr. Greeley in B-13. Let's go Knights! Interested in playing softball? Our first softball offseason conditioning challenge is today, October 22nd. Meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school for 4 weeks. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. The annual Peacejam Pumpkin Painting Party is today right afterschool in the cafeteria. This is a chance to listen to Halloween music, have refreshments and paint a pumpkin. When you finish you will decide what local agency you will give it to and then receive an extra credit coupon and a fast food coupon! Attention Potential NHS applicants: The informational meeting after school in Mr. Porco's room Wednesday after school. Last day to sign up for Key Club is this Thursday, October 24th. Next Key Club meeting is this Wednesday, October 23rd in Ms. Nelson's room K10. The Key Club is an international club that focuses on leadership, character, and service to our community. Join Today! Attention seniors! Senior photos and quotes are due to the Yearbook by December 1st! Email them to [email protected] or bring to room K3. A high quality JPEG photo is needed and quotes must be 100 characters or fewer and school appropriate. See Ms. English in K3 with any questions. The Anti bullying club will meet the first Tuesday of the month starting Nov. 5th. We would like to introduce a new club at Loy Norrix called INTERACT CLUB the major aim is to discover and equip young leaders in High schools and also support them to engage in community as well as international services. Our slogan is: PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH SERVICE. We are working hand in hand with Peace Jam. There will be a Pizza Party on Wednesday October 23rd at 2:30pm in the Cafeteria. This Pizza party is opened to everyone who is interested in joining INTERACT CLUB. Both INTERACT CLUB and PEACE JAM, will be hosting a BUNDLE UP KALAMAZOO drive. Students who are interested in this BUNDLE UP drive should also come to the Pizza Party. Are you looking for a challenge that will push your limits, build self-esteem, mental and physical strength, meet new friends and most of all be a ton of fun? Come to an informational meeting Oct. 29 right after school in M13 with Mr. Labadie to learn more about a new club at Loy Norrix.....LN Rock Climbing Club! No experience required, just a will to be challenged.

Monday, October 21, 2019

This week is Spirit Week! Today is Pajama Day, Tuesday is Twin Day, Wednesday is Almost Throwback Thursday, and Thursday is Spirit Day. There is no school this Friday. The cross country teams fought hard in the SMAC Conference Meet this past Saturday at Lakeview's Riverside Elementary Course. Both teams were projected to finish in the lower half of the conference and did better than expected with the girls finishing 5th and the boys 4th in their respective races. Earning all conference honors were Joy Hart with a 9th place finish and Ella Schnell with 3rd. Joe Meyers also was all conference with his runner-up finish. Lilly Daniels and Bella Ford ran season bests while Joy Hart, Georgia Hill, Kinsey Skjold, Myles Baker, Joss Brent, Simon Ford, Gryffin Hurley, Grant Kahler, Kaleb Miller and Gavin Roznac all had lifetime bests. They compete again 5 miles away at Portage West Middle School next Saturday for the Regional meet and a chance to go to the state finals. Go Knights! Look around the grounds of Norrix and you will see the efforts of 14 Peacejammers, 1 Current Events students and 2 adults that spent collectively 34 hours cleaning the grounds of Loy Norrix so we can have pride in our building and the grounds. Please clean up after yourself so it can stay clean and tidy. Attention Potential NHS applicants: The informational meeting originally scheduled for today after school in Mr. Porco's room has been moved to Wednesday after school. The Overwatch team is next in action against Kensington Woods in Lakeland, MI Tuesday, October 22nd. The match will be streamed live on Twitch. To watch the match, log on to twitch.tv and search for Loy Norrix. If you have any questions about esports, please come see Mr. Greeley in B-13. Let's go Knights! Interested in playing softball? Our first softball offseason conditioning challenge is tomorrow, Tuesday October 22nd. Meet in the weight room every Tuesday and Thursday after school for 4 weeks. Bring a friend, get stronger and win prizes! See Coach Johnson in C12 for more information. The annual Peacejam Pumpkin Painting Party will be tomorrow, October 22nd right afterschool in the cafeteria. This is a chance to listen to Halloween music, have refreshments and paint a pumpkin. When you finish you will decide what local agency you will give it to and then receive an extra credit coupon and a fast food coupon! Attention seniors! Senior photos and quotes are due to the Yearbook by December 1st! Email them to [email protected] or bring to room K3. A high quality JPEG photo is needed and quotes must be 100 characters or fewer and school appropriate. See Ms. English in K3 with any questions. The Anti bullying club will meet the first Tuesday of the month starting Nov. 5th. We would like to introduce a new club at Loy Norrix called INTERACT CLUB the major aim is to discover and equip young leaders in High schools and also support them to engage in community as well as international services. Our slogan is: PROMOTING PEACE THROUGH SERVICE. We are working hand in hand with Peace Jam. There will be a Pizza Party on Wednesday October 23rd at 2:30pm in the Cafeteria. This Pizza party is opened to everyone who is interested in joining INTERACT CLUB. Both INTERACT CLUB and PEACE JAM, will be hosting a BUNDLE UP KALAMAZOO drive. Students who are interested in this BUNDLE UP drive should also come to the Pizza Party. Are you looking for a challenge that will push your limits, build self-esteem, mental and physical strength, meet new friends and most of all be a ton of fun? Come to an informational meeting Oct. 29 right after school in M13 with Mr. Labadie to learn more about a new club at Loy Norrix.....LN Rock Climbing Club! No experience required, just a will to be challenged.