Announcements
CHATFIELD MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday April 18
137th day of school
We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses. –Abraham Lincoln
Thanks to everyone who submitted pictures for the yearbook drawing. It helped us immensely. The winner of the free yearbook was Drew Schindler. Congrats!
NEXT YEAR 9-12 GRADERS: Sign up for Student Senate and Class Officers. Signup sheets are in the Counseling Office. If you have questions ask Mrs. Dudek.
o The last day to sign up for STUDENT SENATE will be Monday, April 22. Voting for Student Senate will later that week.
o The last day to sign up for CLASS OFFICERS will be Wednesday, May 1. Voting for Class Officers will be week of May 6.
NO SCHOOL: FRI APR 19 - Easter Break
On May 19th the Chatfield Travel Club will be hosting “Dress Your Pet Contest”. Cats and Dogs are welcome along with ALL well-mannered owners. Registration forms may be picked up in the high school front office. If you have any questions please see Abbi Dahley or Madison Ebnet.
Host Families Wanted Each year hundreds of foreign exchange students come from various countries in Europe and Asia to make their dreams come true: to experience American life by living with a host family and attending an American high school. Students with EF High School Year have their own spending money and health insurance for the school year. They speak English and are required to maintain at least a C average in every class they take. If you would like to bring another culture into your home as a host family, please call Cynthia Hokenson, local coordinator for EF High School Year in Preston at 507-993-9112
COLLEGE & CAREER VISITS!
Attention Juniors and Seniors: The following colleges & careers will be have reps here at school. Sign up on the counseling office door to meet with them. If you have questions, see Mrs. Dudek.
· MN State Southeast Tech (Winona) – 2+2 Programs on Wed May 1 at Flex time (Period 7)
· MN State Southeast Tech (Winona) – Diesel Maintenance Program on Fri May 3 at 8:15AM
· North Dakota State University (NDSU) – Thu May 9 at 8:15AM
· IUOE Local 49 – Mon May 13 @ 9:30am
PROM NEWS!
Seniors, Juniors and Sophomore prom attendees: Please sign up for music you would like to hear at prom in the counselors office. Turn in your suggestions to Terri, they will be collected Thu Apr 18
PROM – SAT MAY 4
o Grand March – 8pm
o Dance – 9:00/9:30pm-12:00am
o Ticket Sales: April 22-26 $25 each; April 29-May 2 $30 each. Tickets will be sold before school, during lunch or in Ms. Adams office.
POST PROM – SUN MAY 5
o 12:00am – 5:00am (immediately following the dance)
o Ticket Sales: Wed Apr 24 – Wed May 1 before school and during Sr High lunch. Tickets are $5.00 now or $10 at the door.
o All Chatfield Juniors and Seniors, and their dates who attend Grand March are encouraged to attend. YOU DO NOT have to go to Prom to attend this party but may not bring a guest to the party unless you through Grand March together.
GRADES 7-8!
MCA Testing Schedule
Science: Mon Apr 29 & Tue Apr 30 8th Grade: 12:30-3:10pm
GRADES 9-12!
All students 16 and over that are interested in donating blood on TODAY from 10am-3pm please see Ms Fritz for paperwork and to sign up for an appointment. Walk ins will be accepted however people with appointments get first pick to get through. Lunch will be provided for those who donate – Spaghetti like pasta dish, breadsticks and salad. There is a shortage of blood donors and your time on Thursday can help up to 3 people in need
Students from Mrs. Gathje’s fall 2018 Environmental Science class are invited to join the DNR from the Lanesboro Fish Hatchery on Tuesday May 7th to do their spring Rainbow Trout release into Mill Creek. See Mrs. Gathje to sign up for this field trip by Wednesday, April 24.
Juniors and Seniors: If you’re planning to bring an out of town guest to Prom, you will need to fill out a Dance Registration form. You may pick up a form in the front office.
We are in need of some awesome kids in grades 10-12 to help with Camp Invention again this summer! The camp is June 17-21 and you would need to be there every day from 8:30-4:00. You will be a group leader and take groups of kids around to their different classes. You will receive 40 hours of community service and a letter of recommendation from the Office of Patent and Trademark Service! It looks great on a resume! See Mrs. Conway if interested.
Reminder to all male US citizens 18 years of age, you are required to register within 30 days of your 18th birthday for the Selective Service
SOPHOMORES!
Pick up your ASVAB test results from Mrs. Dudek in the Counseling Office
MCA Testing Schedule
Reading: Mon Apr 22 – Wed Apr 24 9:52am – 11:14am/Block B
Science: Thu Apr 25 & Fri Apr 26 11:46am – 1:11pm/Block C
Students should report to class for attendance before arriving at the Forum Room
NO CELL PHONES! NO IPADS! NO SMARTWATCHES! NO FITBITS! In the testing site
Bring a book to read AND/OR homework to work on when finished
JUNIORS!
Juniors in MHS interested in becoming an officer next year should pick up an application form in Mrs. Bren’s room.
MCA Testing Schedule
Math: Thu Apr 25 & Fri Apr 26 8:15am – 9:44am/Block A
Students should report to class for attendance before arriving at the Forum Room
NO CELL PHONES! NO IPADS! NO SMARTWATCHES! NO FITBITS! In the testing site
Bring a book to read AND/OR homework to work on when finished
SENIORS!
You will be voting for prom court candidates TODAY in the counselor’s office. Please see Terri or Laura to vote.
Send your best ‘throwback’ pictures to Larissa or Mrs. DeBuhr for the Throwback page in the yearbook! lmartin@chatfieldk12students.com or ndebuhr@chatfieldschools.com
Bring a copy of ANY acceptance letters/job offers/military approval letters that you have received to put on the Class of 2019 Acceptance Wall!
New scholarships in the Counseling Office related to specific career paths: MN Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarship and Olmsted County Deputy Sheriff’s Association.
KITCHEN NEWS!
Breakfast – 7:45am: Breakfast Stacker OR Choice of WG Cereal
Classic Café: Beefy Nachos with Cheese Sauce
Diner: Riblet Basket
Pizza: Cheese OR Pepperoni OR Sausage
Grab & Go: Tuna Salad Sandwich OR Taco Salad
EXTRA CURRICULAR HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY APRIL 18
FFA Blood Drive – 10:00am-3:00pm HS Multipurpose Room (walk-ins welcome)
Varsity Track - 4:15pm @ Lewiston Altura
MONDAY APRIL 22
Golf - 4:30pm @ Home vs Kingsland
Jr Varsity Baseball - 5:00pm @ Home vs Plainview Elgin Millville
Softball @ Home vs Plainview Elgin Millville
7th Grade – 6:00pm
8th Grade – 4:45pm
Jr Varsity – 5:00pm
Varsity – 5:00pm
Baseball @ Plainview Elgin Millville
7th Grade – 6:00pm
8th Grade – 4:45pm
Varsity – 5:00pm
TUESDAY APRIL 23
Jr High Track - 4:15pm @ Home vs Lewiston Altura
Golf - 4:30pm @ Home vs Plainview Elgin Millville
Jr Varsity Baseball - 5:00pm @ Winona Cotter
Softball @ Winona Cotter
7th Grade – 6:00pm
8th Grade – 4:45pm
Jr Varsity – 6:00pm
Varsity – 4:30pm
Baseball @ Home vs Winona Cotter
7th Grade – 6:00pm
8th Grade – 4:45pm
Varsity – 5:00pm
GO GOPHERS!