MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS May 12, 2011

TODAY’S ACTIVITIES ARE:  Ecology Club  French Homework Help  Intramural Basketball  SERT  Spanish Club  Rock n Soul Rehearsal  Soccer Game  If you are staying for an Activity and forgot to notify your parents – you will be allowed to call today from the Main Office DURING YOUR LUNCH PERIOD ONLY. Please ask for a pass from the lunchroom.

 All of the choruses did such a great job that there is no afterschool rehearsal on TODAY!!  Congratulations!

 Ecology Club is meeting today afterschool!

Come to the after-school show this Friday! Tickets are on sale NOW for just $3! The first 50 Honor Roll students from each grade can get a free ticket from the following teachers: 6 th Grade – Mr. McAdams 7 th Grade – Ms. Newton 8 th Grade – Ms. Lee Don’t forget: the after-school Rock ‘n’ Soul 10 show is this Friday, May 3 rd. There will be activity buses, so bring your $3 and buy your tickets tomorrow!

 TODAY during 8 th grade lunch, the varsity basketball coach from Paint Branch will be meeting with any 8th grade girls interested in playing basketball next year!

Attention all students and parents:  The Benjamin Banneker Middle School Team Leaders would like to invite everyone to a Washington Nationals game on May 31.  The cost per ticket is $20 and includes transportation from the school.  Letters and permission slips are available during Advisory, in the Main Office, and on teachers’ EdLine pages  Permission slips and payments are due by Friday, May 20 th.  Hope to see you there! - Banneker’s Team Leaders

 Yes - The yearbook is selling out!  Over half of the edition of the Surveyor “Revue-ing Ten Years” have been sold!  Do not miss out on this special edition! All student who pre-ordered their books will receive theirs tomorrow!  You may purchase your copy at the Rock-n-Soul shows OR wait until May 27 for our regular sale distribution.  Remember, quantities are LIMITED! Cost $40.00, cash or check accepted. Enjoy!

 Looking for a wonderful musical experience this summer? Then the Musical Theatre Institute at Blake High School is for you!  Be a part of the hit Broadway Musical --- ALL SHOOK UP! The show features the rock music of Elvis Presley.  The program is open to 8 th Graders going to any high school next year.  Auditions are this Saturday at Blake. See the Blake Website for more information.  Be part of the fun!

 Ms. Whitney’s Seventh Grade English classes are still collecting supplies for students in Haiti who have been affected by the effects of devastating poverty.  Please bring your new or gently used supplies to Room 207E. Our goal is to equip 1,000 students with the necessary supplies to begin a new school year this coming September.  Let’s make a difference in the lives of children who want an education.

 Tryouts for the Springbrook High Pom Team will be held May 23, 24, 25.  Teacher Recommendation, Parent Permission & Health Inventory forms (available in E107 – Athletics office) must be completed PRIOR to participation in the clinics/tryouts.  Where - Lower Gym 3:30 - 6:00 pm  When - Monday-Thursday, May 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2011  Forms will be available SOON in the main office

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