October 1st ~ Today is an “A” day! It’s a great day to be a Cougar!

Today is International Coffee Day Originating in Ethiopia and tracing its first consumption to Sufi monasteries in 15th-century Yemen, coffee has been energizing people around the world for over 600 years. Today, this piping hot liquid is a breakfast staple in hundreds of countries—some 2.2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the globe each day!

For lunch... TODAY: Chicken Nuggets w/ Roll Sabra Hummus Cup w/ Colby Cheese Stick & Flatbread PB&J Sandwich w/ Mozzarella string cheese Chef Salad w/ Breadstick Hamburger TOMORROW: French Toast Sticks w/ Pork Sausage Patty Yogurt Parfait w/ Granola PB&J Sandwich w/ Mozzarella string cheese Chef Salad w/ Breadstick Hamburger BBQ Pork Sandwich For breakfast tomorrow… Whole Grain Bagel w/ Scrambled Eggs

Now in room 403b! Pro Tip: Head to the Criqui Den

Sign up in Mrs. Byers’ room #402!

Document Discovery at the Dole Institute October 18th @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm Hands-on research workshop for middle and high school students. Students will rotate through different activities, including stacks tour, photograph analysis activity, and manuscript box training. Students will be taught how to handle manuscripts. Students will conduct own research on either ADA, civil rights, environmental studies, or ERA/women’s rights. Wrap-up discussion and summary of research statement. See Lori Byers in room 402 for more information!

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS Wednesday: Girls Tennis v. Washburn Rural Thursday: Volleyball City Quad at FSHS

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7th and 8th graders are invited! Starts TODAY! Intramural Wrestling 7th and 8th graders are invited! Starts TODAY! October 1, 2, 8, and 10th 3:10 - 4:00 pm! Meet in the mat room. Turn in gold form to Coach Olson!

Cougar Wrestling: Starts Oct. 21st All (5) required forms for team practice need to be turned into Mrs. Rea A.S.A.P. Wrestlers’ information meeting in Room 307 from 3:10-4:00 P.M. on Oct. 15. Practice starts Oct. 21 from 3:20- 5 P.M. 8th grade football players join the team after their season is completed.

Cougar Basketball: Girls 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts begin 1 week from Monday (today!). October 7th. Make sure your paperwork is in!

The Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”