Union Grove High School ANNOUNCEMENTS August 11, 2017

“Union Groove” Show Choir Auditions Today, August 11th @ 3:25pm in the Chorus Room Any Fine Arts Student is eligible Any questions, See Mr. McMichen

FFA FFA Membership Forms and T-shirt order Forms are located outside Room 410. There is a $5 membership discount through Friday, Aug 11th. See Mrs. Crown if you have any questions.

 Emory's Overnight Program Emory College’s CORE (Cultural Overnight Recruitment Experience) visit program supports talented, high-achieving high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds in their college search. Apply at: http://apply.emory.edu/core/. The application deadline is Wednesday, August 16.

FCCLA Officer Elections will take place on August 17th at 3:30 in room 404. See Mrs. Bates if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, August 17th 3:20PM-4:20PM Room 209 See Mrs. Wood for details Writing Club 2017 Thursday, August 17th 3:20PM-4:20PM Room 209 See Mrs. Wood for details Love to Write?

Senior Transition Night Aug 17th 6:00pm in the Commons *There will be many Universities *Information about Senior Activities *HOPE Scholarship & College Planning *Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC: HOPE Scholarship)

YEARBOOKS!!! Buy your yearbook today and get the discounted price! $80 until August 18! Buy in room 408!

Military Service Academy Day When: Saturday, August 19th Where: Georgia Military College (Milledgeville Campus) Representatives from the 5 academies will be present. *For students interested in attending one of the service Academies.

Peach State Tour August 21 - September 7 Admission Sessions presented by GA State, Georgia Tech, and UGA Register at PeachStateTour.org

High School released at 4:15pm

A Leadership Program for Sophomores YOUTH A Leadership Program for Sophomores *See Ms. Watts in the counseling office for details of how to apply by August 22nd *Demonstrate leadership in school and/or community activities. *Develop an understanding of leadership qualities and group skills. *Have at least an 84 grade average. If interested, must attend meeting on August 15th at noon.

Fishing Club Do you want to join Fishing Club? Membership forms are in Trailer 3. See Mrs. Steele for details.

8/11 vs Luella (sc) 8/18 @ Woodland 8/25 vs Whitewater Games start at 7:30 8/11 vs Luella (sc) 8/18 @ Woodland 8/25 vs Whitewater Go Wolverines!!!

Softball 8/11-8/12 JV Tournament 8/12 vs. Walnut Grove V (12:00)

8/12 @ South Side Classic: V Volleyball 8/12 @ South Side Classic: V

Midnight Madness Run-a-thon August 12th 7:00pm-11:30pm @ UGHS Stadium

California Blend, Orange Wedges Lunch Menu Friday, August 11 Pizza, Chicken Sandwich Deluxe, Chicken Strips w/Roll, Garden Salad w/Turkey & Cheese, Whole Kernel Corn, California Blend, Orange Wedges

Lunch Menu Available Daily: Garden Salad with Chicken Strips* Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Deli Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Wrap Tray*, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Garden Salad, Fresh Apples & Oranges, Choice of Milk *Salads & Wrap Trays are available Tuesday - Friday

All photo sessions will be in room 408 SENIOR PORTRAITS ·   August 22-24 (3:30-7pm) ·   September 26 (formals only)—gym lobby    Any senior who doesn’t have their photo made on one of these dates must call Lifetouch and schedule an appointment at the studio in Marietta, and the photo must be made by the end of October. To reschedule an appointment, call Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits at 770-485-2117. All photo sessions will be in room 408

*through your English class Retake Day is September 28th. PICTURE DAY! Tuesday Aug 22nd *through your English class Retake Day is September 28th.

Visit the media center to purchase your school supplies HOURS 7:50am -3:40pm

Come buy your agenda today in the Media Center! Need an Agenda? We got you covered!! Come buy your agenda today in the Media Center! Only $5!!

Come get one from the Media Center before 3rd Lunch Need a pass for IF? Come get one from the Media Center before 3rd Lunch

Infinite Campus Mobile Help   **Parents and students must sign into to Campus Portal on a computer before accessing the mobile app.  1.  Download the Infinite Campus Mobile Portal application from the App Store. 2.  Search for your district by name (Henry) and state (Georgia). o    Select Henry County Schools 3.  Enter Portal Username and Password to Sign In o    First time users may receive a message asking for you to review your settings.   o    Subscribe to notifications to receive alerts about grades, assignments and  attendance changes.

Purchase your UGHS Spirit Wear Show Your School Pride Purchase your UGHS Spirit Wear in the front office

The Media Center has eBooks & Audiobooks Students use their Infinite Campus login to access the FREE eBooks & Audiobooks. http://henry.lib.overdrive.com/

The office requires 48 hours for completion upon requesting Request For : Certificate of Enrollment to obtain *Learner’s Permit *Permanent Driver’s License Completion of Work Permits – are no longer . required for youth age 16 and older. The office requires 48 hours for completion upon requesting

Union Grove High School received the Silver Medal Award in the America's Best High Schools Report by US News and World Report! Union Grove High School was ranked #1 in Henry County and #44 in the state!

4x8 bricks hold 3 lines of text for $50 If you have any questions, please call (678) 583-8502

Meghan Walker -15

Want to tell your friend Happy Birthday on the announcements? Turn in a note with your friends name and birthday on it to Ms. Manning in the Media Center. Due at least 24 hrs in advance. Only $0.50!!

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