1. Constitution Day September 17 th Advisory September, 2013

2. What is the US Constitution? Signed on Sept 17 th, 1787. Establishes America’s national government and fundamental laws. Bill of Rights (guarantees basic individual protections) was added in 1791. To date there have been 27 constitutional amendments.

3. Bill of Rights I. Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion and Petition II. Right to keep and bear arms III. Quartering of soldiers IV. Right of search and seizure regulated V. Rights in criminal cases VI. Right to fair trial VII. Rights in civil cases VIII. Bail, fines, punishment IX. Rights retained by the People X. States’ rights http://www.ushistory.org/documents/amendments.htm

4. Interested in discussing democracy? There is a contest for a 3-5 minute essay recorded on a tape or CD. Topic – “Why I’m Optimistic About our Nation’s Future” Open to students in grades 9-12 You could win prizes and scholarships and state winners get an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C in March. http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/

5. Parent Conferences Wednesday, September 18, 2013

6. Reminder - WEDNESDAY Wednesday, September 18 th from 4:00-7:00 PM Parents and have the opportunity to meet with teachers This will take place in the gym – similar to registration night

7. Strive for 5 Distribute a Parent Conference Participation ticket to every student. Each student should now write their class schedule on their ticket. (Return this ticket to your advisor when you are done.) Your advisor will have this for you on Wednesday evening when you visit her/his table in the gym. If you visit at least 5 of your teachers that evening – you will be qualified for one of 5 prizes.

8. Prize Buckets With signatures from five teachers, you can choose which raffle to enter your ticket. Each student may only place his/her ticket in one prize bucket. The prizes are - FREE Yearbook FREE Senior Ball Ticket FREE Prom Ticket FREE Season Sports Pass $40 gift certificate to the Timberwolf Booster Store

9. Wednesday @ 4:00 – 7:00 Don’t forget…PARENT CONFERENCES ARE THIS WEDNESDAY FROM 4:00 – 7:00 IN THE GYM! Visit at least five of your teachers, collect their signature, and enter your ticket into a raffle for one of five fabulous prizes. STRIVE FOR 5!!