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Lunch Menu Mon – holiday Tue – salisbury steak/corn dog Wed – PB&J/chzy bread stix Thu – baked ham/Mgr choice Fri – grilled chz sw/pizza

Breakfast Menu Mon – holiday Tue – cereal and toast Wed – ckn biscuit Thu – breakfast bun Fri – oatmeal & cinnamon toast

Word of the Day –totemic –\ toh-TEM-ik \, adjective; –1. Pertaining to an object or natural phenomenon with which a family or group considers itself closely related. –2. Relating to a representation of such an object serving as the distinctive mark of the clan or group.

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Science club meeting 1/243:30-4:15 Announcements

Seniors in Beta Club: need a few more points? See Mrs. Hill in room 216. Announcements

Do you leave during the day and go to the Career Academy? GET YOUR TAG from Mrs. Zipperer and parking in the designated location. Announcements

FCS will make Valentine’s for the nursing home on 1/28 at 7:30 a.m. on the top level of the cafeteria. Announcements

Letterman jackets! NEFF rep here for measurements Feb. 8 Announcements

Youth Advisory Council going to Atlanta: come by for your Page form and permission slip Announcements

Miss ECHS Pageant 3/26 Info packets in front office. Due back on 3/4. See Mrs. Ward in room 905 Announcements

Volleyball players: turn in your uniforms by 1/21 to room 917. Announcements

Math club students: Georgia Southern comp is coming up. Stop by room 217 for permission form. Announcements

In addition to the regular math tutoring after school Monday - Thursday, math tutoring will also be going on from 7:30 to 8:15 every day in room 919. Announcements

Beginning Monday, January 24, we will begin running Credit Recovery every day. Times are as follows: 7:30-8:15 - room 101 daily including Friday. 3:30-5:30 - room 101 daily excluding Friday. Announcements

FFA Members that want to attend Greenhand Jamboree or Success Conference on March 4-5 need to see Satterfield by January 28 to get info. Announcements

Poultry judging practice 1/213:30-5:30 Announcements

FBLA members need to see Mrs. Waltz to get candy to sell for our fundraiser. Each member is required to sell. Announcements

Next FBLA meeting 1/25 Room 904 Work on Business Achievement Awards. They due by 2/1. FBLA week is coming up Feb Refreshments and door prizes. Announcements

Join FBLA! Last opportunity is 2/1! Dues are $15. Being a member looks good on scholarship apps, job apps, and college apps. Announcements

Join us for Breakfast at the Rebel Country Store! Regular coffee, hazelnut cream coffee, sandwiches, muffins, hot chocolate, danishes, Special K bars, and more! Stop by. Announcements

Girls JV practice is 1/21 from 3:45-4:45. See Coach DeMasi if there is a problem. Announcements

Mrs. Neurath’s HSN students from Fall Semester: stop by and get CPR certification cards. Announcements

If you are attending the Ogeechee Tech trip with Mrs. Rhodes on 1/24, turn in your permission form by 1/20! No slips accepted after 1/20! Announcements

Effective Jan. 18: all students must have a lunch card or number. Otherwise, move to the back of the line. If you don’t, you will stand and wait until the end. Announcements

CPR and First Aid Cards are in. Pick them up in room 601. If you haven’t paid, bring $12. Announcements

Anyone interested in being a manager for the boys soccer team needs to see Coach Kessler in room 203. Announcements

All students attending HOSA State Leadership Conference in March: next payment of $50 is due on Friday, 1/21. Announcements

HOSA members: Be thinking about being a leader in the HOSA chapter. Stop by and see Mrs. Burgstiner in room 601 for a listing of officers. Announcements

Sign up for a new Pathway! Join Broadcast Video Production in ! Mark it on your registration form! Got BVP? Announcements

College Night for juniors and seniors! Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m. Bring your parents! Colleges & universities, Ga Student Finance Commission will be here. Announcements

Blood drive Jan a.m. to 3 p.m. Sign up with Major Burgstiner or in JROTC (room 804) Announcements

Listen to Rebel Radio! Have your own show! Stop by room 816 for details. Announcements

French club resumes sales of coffee, hot choc, bagels every Tue & Thu before 1 st period. Announcements

French club members: want to go to Wild Adventures on 4/22? Sign up with Mr. Carnes. Announcements

French club meeting 1/253:30-4:30 Room 112 Announcements

Girls soccer conditioning now thru 1/21 from 3:45-5. All girls should stop by room 411 for doughnut forms. Announcements

Order doughnuts from girls soccer players! $6 for bakers dozen. Delivery is 1/25. Announcements

Writing test tutoring Room 905 Mon & Tue (beginning 1/24) 3:45-4:30 Announcements

Interested in running track? Sign up in room 802 with Coach Ward. Boys practice begins 1/24. Girls practice begins 1/31. Must have a physical on file. Announcements

ASVAB will be given on 1/25 for juniors and seniors. Sign up in the counselors office. Announcements

Business achievements awards are due 2/1. Work in room 904 after school. Announcements

Tennis tryouts! Boys: 1/21 3:30-5:30 Tennis courts Must have a physical on file. Bring racket; dress appropriately. Announcements

Owe money on your yearbook or ad? Keep making payments. Pay it off by April 1. Announcements

Miss the SkillsUSA broadcasters meeting? Stop by room 816 to see what you missed. Announcements

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award Program. Check out bodybymilk.com and apply. Deadline is Mar. 4. Announcements

HOSA competition practice Thursdays3:30-5 Room 601 Announcements

FCCLA t-shirts are $10. See Mrs. Neurath to purchase one. Announcements

Join yearbook or newspaper in ! Get an application online or in room 816. Due in Feb. Announcements

FBLA members still needed. Join today for $15. See your business teacher. Announcements

Student suggestion box In the cafeteria. Share ideas. Student Council will consider all suggestions at their meetings. Announcements

Tennis team sells McDonald’s sausage and chicken biscuits Wed & Fri $2 Announcements

Student Athletic Passes $25 Get in to ALL home games, ALL year. See Coach Hood. Announcements

Visit the Rebel Country Store! Hours: 7:50-8:20; all four lunches; 3:30-4. Variety of Rebel apparel, hand bags, jewelry, etc. Announcements

Last day to order ECHS yearbooks: Jan. 27! Cost is $60. Price goes to $80 in May! Announcements

Buy pictures from this school year! Announcements

Important Phone Numbers: Herff Jones (graduation, rings): Leonards.com(pictures): Announcements

EffinghamCountyRebels.com Announcements Follow us on

MAKE YOUR DREAMS FOR YOUR FUTURE COME TRUE! ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS (College and Tech Prep) And THEIR PARENTS ARE INVITED TO COME TO:

College Night Tuesday January 25 th at ECHS, 6-8 PM

THESE COLLEGES WILL BE ATTENDING COLLEGE NIGHT

Armstrong Atlantic State University In Savannah 4 year college (CP only) SAT or ACT required, 460 V, 430 math. ACT Eng=19 Math=18 May accept lower scores for a special admission status Fabulous opportunities in health related careers (nursing, physical therapy, radiation tech, etc.) Must live on campus unless living with parent

EAST GEORGIA COLLEGE Cooperative Program Between GA Southern University And East Georgia College Has Been Created Just For You! East GA College has a satellite campus on GSU campus in Statesboro! Main campus in Swainsboro now has dorms! 2011 grads- No need to take SAT – take COMPASS instead 2012 grads may take the SAT or ACT Enjoy most benefits of GSU student Tech or College Prep Transfer to GSU after completing 30 semester hours

Georgia Southern University In Statesboro Minimum SAT: Math +verbal= 1010 Minimum ACT Comp = 21 Can do summer Eagle Incentive if SAT math+verbal= or ACT=20 Required to live on campus next year unless living with parents.

Middle Georgia College In Cochran (2 hr away) 2 year college with some four year degree programs COMPASS Test Required Special programs in aviation, flight instruction and aircraft maintenance Great opportunities in nursing, surveying, and occupational therapy assistant

Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro GA Programs in many health areas, vet tech, dental assisting, funeral science, catering, business, electrical, horticulture, CAD Requires COMPASS test HOPE Grant pays TP or CP students

Georgia Tech- Savannah Located in Pooler off I-95 Can begin studies as Armstrong or GA Southern student and transfer to this campus to receive GA Tech diploma Can be full time student at Armstrong for first two years ( really a GA Tech student) with Coop benefits– new program No residence halls Engineering Degrees only

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Several campuses, one in Savannah College or Tech Prep Students Must take the SAT or ACT Programs in Digital Media, Performing Arts, Building Arts, Communication Arts, Fashion, Liberal Arts, Design

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY 4 year college – requires College Prep Diploma One of the oldest HBCU (Historically Black College & Universities in nation Special program for a few students who do not meet regular admissions standards

Savannah Technical College Savannah and Effingham Campus TP or CP students Only COMPASS Test required HOPE GRANT applies Some core classes may transfer to 2 and 4 year college Special opportunity to use HOPE Grant to earn HOPE Scholarship

University of South Carolina – Beaufort – Bluffton Campus Effingham residents pay South Carolina tuition (not out of state tuition) HOPE Scholarship cannot be used Advantages – close by, can commute or live on campus

Valdosta State University In Valdosta (3 hr away) 4 year college (CP students only) SAT or ACT required: 440V 410 M or ACT M+17, Eng 18 Freshmen required to live on campus.

Shorter University - Located in Rome, GA - Private, Christian 4-year college - SAT or ACT required - Outstanding programs in performing arts, sciences, business

South Georgia College Located in Douglas 2 year college COMPASS test required, ACT or SAT recommended if planning to transfer RN Nursing program

Young Harris College Private College affiliated with Methodist Church Located in Young Harris, GA (in the mountains) Has been a 2 year but is now a 4 year college Accepts College Prep and Tech Prep diplomas

ABAC Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 2 year college in Tifton Also houses some technical programs Has transfer programs with UGA (you can get a UGA degree without leaving Tifton) RN nursing program. Accepts college prep and tech prep students.

Public 2- year college Located in Albany Tech prep or college prep diplomas accepted Darton College

On College Night: In the Media Center Seniors and their parents should: Attend a session at 6:15 or at 7:15 in the ECHS media center. A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will make a presentation about obtaining federal aid for your education by filing the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and answer your questions.

College Night Info S essions On ECHS 200 Hallway 6:15 and 7:00 Hope Scholarship and Grant 6:30 and 7:15 Dual enrollment options 6:45 and 7:30 College admissions testing

Reach for the Stars! College Night Tuesday January 25 th ECHS: 6-8 PM ALL Juniors, Seniors, Parents