1. Sept. 24th, Today is a “B” day!

2. Today is...National Punctuation Day!
Jeff Rubin founded National Punctuation Day in 2004 as a way to promote the correct usage of punctuation. A period, a comma, a semicolon, a question mark and an exclamation point are examples of some of the punctuation used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning.

3. Tomorrow for breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy w/ Pork Sausage Patty
Today for lunch:
Chicken Lo Mein
Yogurt Parfait w/ Granola
PB&J Sandwich w/ Mozzarella string cheese
Chef Salad w/ Breadstick
Hamburger
Veggie Burger
Tomorrow for lunch:
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Sabra Hummus Cup w/ Colby Cheese Stick & Flatbread
PB&J Sandwich w/ Mozzarella string cheese
Chef Salad w/ Breadstick
Hamburger
Tomorrow for breakfast: Biscuits & Gravy w/ Pork Sausage Patty

4. Examples of “Excused” v. “Unexcused” absences
Personal illness
Family Vacation
(unless approved prior to)
Doctor’s appointment
Babysitting
Bereavement (attending funeral)
Transportation Problems
Court appearances (if student’s presence is required)
Oversleeping
Observance of a religious holiday
Stayed up late studying

5. September 24th
Begins
Tuesday,

6. Athletic Department News
Tuesday:
Girls’ Tennis
Wednesday:
Girls’ Tennis Tournament (Rock Chalk Park)

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

8. All students are invited! Every Thursday - 3:15 - 4:00 pm!
Intramural Running
All students are invited!
Every Thursday -
3:15 - 4:00 pm!
Begins Sept. 26th
See Mrs. McFall for more info!

9. 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.”