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2. Panther Paw Winners Henry Kirkpatrick Mara Morris Rafael Hinojosa Congratulations! 10-21-14

3. The price increases to $25 per book after October 31. If you’re uncertain whether you’ve ordered, see Ms. Souther or Ann. 10-21-14

4. FROM THE COUNSELOR 1. Tell your favorite staff member how much you appreciate them by nominating them for STAFF OF THE MONTH. You can find the nomination forms in the office. It is a good way to let staff members know how you feel. 2. Peer Helpers meeting during the first 15 min. of lunch Today (Tues. 10/20). Meet in Kristin's office ASAP. 3. Spirit Week is Nov. 3rd –7th, Peer helpers will be surveying your block classes for themes for each day. 4. The library will be open on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays after the first bell at 9:05 rings for students to print homework. 10-21-14

5. Thank you to everyone who came out for the 5K yesterday! It was such a great day! Thank you to Nik Paesler for being an awesome MC! You have until tomorrow to turn in your classroom Nectar yogurt party challenge sheets! A bunch of envelopes were brought to the 5k on Sunday (and while I haven't opened them, a bunch of them were for Ms. Kriska's class!!!). So call friends and family today! Bring your envelope tomorrow and win the challenge for your class! 10-21-14 5K COMPETITION!

6. Mt. Hood Youth Ski Program If you are interested in skiing with your friends this winter, sign up at skihood.com/go and enter the “Go code” of 1164069. This is on Sundays in January and February: January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15 Get your friends together join in the fun! There are also postcards in the office. 10-21-14

7. LOST & FOUND Be sure to check the lost and found as soon as possible. Anything not picked up by this Friday, 10/24, will be sent to the PPS Clothing Closet. 10-21-14

8. This is the LAST week of fall sports!  Monday:  XC: practice 4-5  VB: practice 6-8  Wednesday:  XC: practice 4-5  Thursday:  XC: City Championship Meet @ Overlook Park  VB: practice 6-8  Saturday:  VB: City Championship Tournament @ Grant HS

9. City Championship XC Meet  All students on the XC team will get out of class at 2:30 for their final meet @ Overlook park. Here are our participants for the city meet:  Ellie BamerHarry Ritter-West (HMS)  Deirdre ReplingerJack Nelson  Maddy Sweet (HMS)Danny Cappalonga  Olivia GraceElliot Williams-Hutfilz  Molly SchwartzmanMiles Takiguchi (HMS)  Alleen Golla (HMS)Alec Willard-Herr (W)  Risa SaulinoAlex Gutman

10. Winter Sports Start Soon!  Forms are in the office.  Girls’ basketball tryouts will be November 2 @ CHS  See Ms. Russell for more information  Check the website www.ClevelandClusterAthletics.weebly.com/ www.ClevelandClusterAthletics.weebly.com/

11. City Championship Tournament  Saturday, October 25  6 th: 9 AM – 11  8 th : 1:30 PM  Grant High School