January 27, 2012

Daily Announcements

Key Club Meeting
Key Club will meet in Ms. Fleming’s room (E11) today at 3:20 p.m.

Achievement Testing for Juniors

• Here at Papillion-La Vista South High School, we strive for “Excellence in all Things!” This year the junior class will be taking a series of NeSA exams that are designed by Nebraska’s Department of Education to measure their level of achievement in the areas of writing, reading, math, and science.  Our scores will be published and used to rank us against other schools across the state.  Please support your junior class as they take the writing test on January 31st and February 1st.  If they meet their goal and 95% of the students test at a proficient level or higher, the whole school will earn a “hat day” on February 10th! We have proven ourselves on the courts and fields, on the stage and in uniform, and through various competitions, now we want to show the rest of the state our academic achievements because Papillion-La Vista South students strive for “Excellence in all Things!”
• Papillion-La Vista South will be operating on a block schedule on Tuesday, January 31st, and Wednesday, February 1st, due to NeSA testing.  The times for the start and end of the school day will remain unchanged.  Please see posted block schedules in the hallways or ask a teacher if you have any questions. 

Black Hole Today!
The girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams will play Millard West today at 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.  The theme for the games is “Black Out” so be sure to wear your Black Hole t-shirt!  Also, remember to bring your activity ticket for free admittance.

Gaming Club
Today is the last day to order a Gaming Club t-shirt from Mr. Olson.  You must pay the $15 when you order.

Missing Senior Portraits for the Yearbook!
The yearbook staff has not received senior portraits for 37 students!  If portraits are not submitted by Friday, February 3rd, the photo taken at registration will appear in the yearbook.  A list of those who have not turned in portraits is available in Room B10 and parents will also be contacted.

Drivers Ed Classes
Registrations forms for February and March-April class are available in Career Ed. Classes start Feb 1st and March 28th.Limited slots for students without study halls – sign up as soon as possible if you do not have a study hall.

Job Opportunity
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo will be accepting on-line applications ONLY through February 14th.  Positions are from mid-spring through mid-fall. To apply, go to omahazoo.com, Career/Volunteer.  Complete the on-line application and email to recruiting@omahazoo.com

Have you ordered your yearbook?
February 14th is your last chance to order a yearbook for $72.  The price goes up to $77 on February 15th, but you may be in luck.  The yearbook staff is selling $1 tickets for a chance to WIN a yearbook.  Five yearbooks will be raffled off.  Ticket sales will go from 8:00 a.m. on February 15th until 8:00 p.m. on February 20th.  Tickets will be sold during all three lunches on February 15th and 16th, and will also be available for purchase at parent-teacher conferences.  If you don’t want to take your chances, you may order your book at yearbookforever.com or in Room B10.  Don’t forget:  senior ad sales also end February 15th.

Blue Cards Required for Spring Sports
Any students going out for a spring sport MUST get a Blue Card from the Athletic Office.   The will start issuing Blue Cards on Monday, February 13th. The first official day of spring try-outs is February 27th.   All students should have a blue card BEFORE February 27th.  Students must have the following to get a blue card:

• A current physical and parental consent form on file in the athletic office;
• Purchased an activity ticket for $35 in the athletic office;
• Have passed four classes from the previous semester.

College Representative Visits
Students should sign up 24 hours in advance of the visit date.

• Chadron State College-January 30th-9:00 a.m.         
• Wayne State College-February 7th-11:00 a.m.
• Iowa State-February 10th-2:15 p.m.       
• Missouri Western-February 24-10:00 a.m.