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Wednesday October 3, 2012Early College HS @ MC

Student of the Week SENIOR:Senior Daisy Gonzalez demonstrates the core value of kindness. She maintains a positive attitude, is encouraging to her classmates and pushes them to work hard.JUNIOR:Junior Thawng Bik always shows kindness to people even when he is busy.SOPHOMORE:Sophomores Navy Butler shows desire by always keeping a positive attitude about school.FRESHMAN:Freshman Marion Dearstyne and Sky Slaughter show desire for academic excellence being the top 2 freshman to pass the THEA practice test.

Teacher of the MonthMrs. Lee shows kindness towards her coworkers by voluntarily covering classrooms when in need. She is always on time to work and has a kind word and smile for everyone she meets. Mrs. Lee is a graduate of Midwestern State University and we are proud to have her with our team.

Quote of the DayThe best teachers are those who show you where to look, but dont tell youwhat to seeAlexandra TremborOctober is Cancer Awareness MonthSupport Breast Cancer AwarenessWear Pink on Wednesdays all this Month

Know the FactsBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women. (lung cancer is first)Breast cancer is the most common cancer among all populations. (skin cancers is first)

Breast cancer is less common but more aggressive in women under age 50.

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ECHS@MCNeed/Want community service hours?Sign up for the Community Wide Garage Sale in the front office with Mrs. Coleman.

Who?When9th-12th gradersOct. 20th-21st ShiftsOct. 208:30-10:3010:30-12:3012:30-3:00Oct. 212:00-4:00

Students In PhilanthropyDo you like community service and helping organizations be successful in helping the less fortunate?Applications to joins SIP are available with Mrs. Chrane 221 Tuesday October 2-Tuesday October 9th is, 2012Student GovernmentOct 2 Oct 23Nov 13Dec 4Jan 15Feb 5Feb 26March 19April 9April 30May 7th

The first meeting of the 2012-2013 school year will beTue. Oct 2nd during lunch in the Marie Hall rm 220. Please bring your planner with you. See you there!

You can ride the Midland ISD busYou can drive your own car with a signed permission form from your parentYou are NOT allowed to carpoolREAD you parent permission formTransportationRulesDr. Holland Field Trip

No Parent Permission SlipNo Go!Dr. Holland Field TripMidland Teen CourtWhoWhereALL studentsMidland County Courthouse 500 N. Lorainewww.midlandteencourt.ort

WhenSept. 24Oct. 15,22,29Nov. 5,26Dec. 3,10RequirementsNeat, conservative clothing: long pants or skirt. NO HATS, electronics, or gum.Arrive at 5:00 SHARPComplete a blue juror formListen to testimony of various offenses and determine a constructive sentence for each caseJurors and AttorneysOpportunitiesCoach Rhoads gives extra credit for attendance !College Forum NightWhatWhereColleges from all over the US will be in attendance to answer questions6:30pm meet in Room 113(Mr. Howards room)Receive instructions for eventReceive supplies for event7:00pm walk over to the Chap Center for eventWhenThursday October 4, 2012Parents & ALL StudentsWho

Youth & Government1. Please contact your section leader and make sure they have your contact information. Please see Ms. Wright if you are not sure which section you are in.A. Legislative- Nick TorresB. Judicial- Darian ButlerC. Media- Brittany FrantzD. UN- Anthony RodriguezE. State Affairs- Melissa Marquez

Youth & Government1. Community Service: Remember that you MUST participate in at least 3 Community Service Projects this Semester. I have schedule a variety of Projects so make sure you sign up and complete your community service before State Conference.

2. October Community Service Projects

A. KMB Make a Difference DayOctober 20th 8:00-11:00am (lunch provided 11:30-12:30)Sign-up by Oct 12th in Ms. Wright's room

B. YMCA Halloween CarnivalOctober 26th 6:00-9:00pmSign-up by Oct 19th in Ms. Wright's room(no scary costumes)

SophomoresSand volleyball begins October 16th!See Coach Rhoads for sign-up informationSophomores

If you havent passed your THEA reading, writing, or math section now is the time to be working with a tutor!JuniorsFriday October 12th Jostens will distribute senior ring packets in Room #101 F. Marie Hall @ 3:00pmFriday October 19th Jostens will be taking senior ring orders in Room #221 F. Marie Hall 1:00-4:00pmIf you havent passed your math section of THEA now is the time to be working with a tutor!

Seniors

Want to make your senior year more successfulSee:Luis GomezMichaela BlairNatalie EscuderoBrittany FrantzSeniors

Recommendation letters are due next week!If you havent reached your Math placement score now is the time to be working with a tutor!Questions

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