Union Grove High School ANNOUNCEMENTS September 20, 2013

2013 COLLEGE FAIR (Juniors & Seniors) Sponsor: 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. When: Saturday, Oct 5th -10:00 - 3:00 p.m. Where: Georgia World Congress Center — Building C. Registration forms: FRIDAY Sept 20th gellison@100blackmen-atlanta.org *SEE THE COUNSELING OFFICE OR SCHOOL WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS

PARKING NOTICE! *For ACT testing on Saturday morning, the All cars must be removed from the student parking lot by 7:00pm FRIDAY night. Any vehicle remaining in the lot will be towed at the owner’s expense. *For ACT testing on Saturday morning, the upper staff parking lot will be available.

– GREG STAATS MEMORIAL” NJROTC is hosting a 20 school drill/athletic event UNION GROVE FUN MEET – GREG STAATS MEMORIAL” Saturday Sept 21th 8am – 0800 to 1700

Cheerleading Competition Varsity & JV Cheerleading Competition Sat. 21st @ Whitewater 1pm

Union Grove’s Gladiators @ Jackson Monday Sept 23rd at 6:30pm

BETA CLUB MEETING Tuesday Sept 24th in room 333 7:45am or 3:30pm

CHESS CLUB Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 In room 115

PROM MEETING Wednesday Sept 25th at 3:30pm in room 333

Any girl interested in playing basketball needs to sign up with Coach Gammage in Trailer 4 (before or after school) by September 25th

Boys interested in trying-out for basketball Sign-up with Coach Atkins By Wed. Sept. 25th

Mock Trial Mini Law Academy Wednesday September 25 3:45 -6:00 in the Art room

JV Softball Thur Sept 26th vs Ola 5:00 Sat Sept 28th JV Tournament

QuestBridge National College Scholarship Deadline: FRIDAY Sept 27th Amount: Full Scholarship Website: www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-national-college-match Description: QuestBridge helps exceptional low-income high school seniors gain full-ride admission to some of the nation's most selective colleges. Most are in the top 5 percent of their high school class. Last year, 1,000 outstanding students received this scholarship.

Duke admissions officer at 966 W. Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta an info & answer event Sunday Sept 28th @ 5pm 966 W. Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta *See the counseling office for details admiss.ugrad.duke.edu/discover-duke

FREE College/Career Expo Colleges Taste of Tech October 24, 2013 FREE College/Career Expo Visit the Counseling Office TODAY! Permission Slips are due October 2! Students interested in attending this year’s “Taste of Tech” should stop by the counselor’s office to pick up permission forms. This is an opportunity for students to experience a college and career fair hosted by Henry County. Various representatives from different industries including air traffic control, military, cosmetology, culinary arts, forensics, business, music production, engineering, and auto diesel mechanics among many others will be there. UGA, Clayton State, Southern Crescent Tech, Dekalb Tech, Art Institiute of Atlanta, Savannah Art Institute, Perimeter College, ITT Tech, Devry, Shorter College, Georgia Power, Georgia Federal Credit Union, the FAA and many more will be represented. This year’s event will be held at Union Grove High School on September 29. Careers Networking

Hunter Education Class Mon Sept 30th & Wed Oct 2nd 4:30-8:30pm  see Mrs. Crown room 410

Evening Program Thursday Oct 3rd @ 7pm Atlanta Airport Marriot Gateway 2020 Convention Center Concourse Atlanta, GA 30337 Rsvp: www.admission.virginia.edu/uva-visits-you

HOSA Meeting Wed Oct 4th 3:30 OR Thur 5th 7:45 form & dues to Mrs. Edge Rm 811 *Bring in linen items for Salem Clothes Closet *Walk for Rett Syndrome October 5th See Mrs. Edge for more info...

Skillsusa upcoming events Fall rally: Friday October 4 fair in perry, ga Deadline: September 25 Operation home front: Bring in items to be sent overseas to soldiers see ms. Peabody to find out what to bring for the Deadline: October 3

UGHS SPIRIT WEAR $15 For sale in the front office

Prom will be held on April 26,2014 @ Prom tickets are now on sale! Tickets may be purchased from Ms. Merlino in room 333 or from Ms. VonLanken in the front office.     Ticket prices: Sept-Nov $60.00 Dec-Jan $70.00 Feb-Mar $80.00

The JUNIOR CLASS is selling Small vinyl clings $1 Large oval clings $2 Wolverine Lanyards $4 *See Mrs. Duty for info

Garden salad w/turkey & cheese garden salad, orange wedges FRI Sept 20 LUNCH Pizza Chicken sandwich Chicken Strips Garden salad w/turkey & cheese corn, California blend, garden salad, orange wedges FRI Nov 16

I see a wonderful weekend in your future…