1. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1-29-2016

2. SOCCER PRACTICE Varsity Mon-Thur 3:45-5:15pm & Friday 3:45-4:45

3. 29 25-29

4. Jan 25-29 is a Spirit Competition between Union Grove High & Ola High Go to the Chick-fil-a on Highway 81 and put UGHS on the back of your receipt & turn it in. The school with the most support will receive an award during half time of the boys basketball game at OLA on Friday. *The basketball cheerleaders need your support!

5. Varsity Basketball Jan 29 @ Ola 7:00/8:30 (rescheduled) Jan 30 vs Stockbridge 1:00/2:30

6. Jan 30 vs Stockbridge HOME 10:00/11:30 JV Basketball

7. 60 Henry County students will receive a scholarship that ranges from $500 to $2,000 Apply before Jan 30 th www.henryscholarships.com/

8. Wrestling 1/30 Area @ Ola 9:00 2/5-6 West Sectionals @ Lanier 2/11 State Traditionals @ Gwinnett

9. GA Military SCHOLARSHIPS *42 scholarships *Valued at $70,000 each *Visit counseling office Apply by Feb 1 st http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/georgia-military-scholarship.php

10. To order Balfour GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS go to www.gabalfour.com or call 770-594-8155 to place your order by February 1 st

11. Bring gently used coats & blankets to the media center NOW until Feb 2 nd SkillsUSA & GAMA CLUB

12. GAMA CLUB Important Meeting Tuesday, Feb 2 nd @ 7:55am Media Center Conference Room Yearbook Staff will take club picture at the meeting Wear your GAMA Club T-Shirt

13. Current 10 th Grade : Tuesday Feb 2 nd 6pm Current 9 th Grade : Tuesday Feb 23 rd 6pm Parent & Student Meetings about up coming

14. *Financial Aid Representatives will be present to assist with completing the FAFSA. This also applies to Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship.

15. FRIDAY Feb 5 th is the last day to turn in Senior apparel order forms to Mr. Potter or Ms. Martin SENIORS

16. PREVENT DISTRACTED WALKING Deadline 2/10/15 Enter the Drive2Life Contest by creating a public service announcement $1000 prize and trip to New York http://www.scholastic.com/drive2life/contest/ Deadline 2/5/16

17. 6 seniors will receive $1,000 scholarships Deadline: February 5 th Less than 500 word Essay Visit counseling office for details http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/get- involved/foundation/soi-scholarships/

18. DONATED JEANS WILL GO TO HOMELESS YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/teens-jeans https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/teens-jeans Bring in lightly used jeans to have your media center fines forgiven. Drop off to room 404 or the media center Today to Feb 10 th Sponsored by FCCLA, GAMA & READING BOWL

19. Come Buy Your Chocolate Roses during lunch or from a HOSA member during the day!! ONLY $1 Buy: Feb. 1 st – 11 th Delivered: Feb. 12th

20. GOLF Please have your physical & insurance forms to Coach Stansell or Coach Duty by Thursday, Feb 11 th

21. http://www.ssemc.com/community/scholarships.asp J.E. Robinson Memorial Scholarship Deadline: Feb 26th All-Around Student Scholarship Deadline: Feb 26th SNAPPING SHOALS IS OFFERING 3 DIFFERENT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

22. The Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation affiliate of Psi Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship for Senior Females Apply by March 4 th http://scpfinc.org/#!/scholarships/

23. SCHOLARSHIPS! APPLY by March 11 th Go to www.hcacdst.org or see school counselor

24. Where: Union Grove High School Gym When: March 19 th 9:00-4:00pm Fee: $15 -1 st team, $10 additional teams Categories: All male, all female, mix team FOOD available for purchase TROPHIES will be awarded Sponsored by: UGHS Navy JROTC

25. PROM is April 30 th, 2016 @ GA Tech Conference Center Tickets can be purchased from Ms. VonLanken in the front office or from Ms. Merlino. Also students must be in school the entire day, April 29th in order to attend prom (no check-ins or check outs). *All school debts MUST be cleared to attend prom Ticket price is $80.00 No ticket sales in April

26. The last day to order a yearbook with a name stamp ($5) is February 5! Yearbooks are now $90 & will increase. Order forms are available in the front office or rooms 118 & 408! We sold OUT last year, so please don’t wait!

27. fantasysportsdaily.com $1000 Scholarship deadline: April 1, 2016

28. Join us for… Chick Fil-A Biscuits Every Friday Morning in the Commons 7:45-8:05am Cost: $3.00

29. LUNCH Pizza Chicken sandwich Chicken Strips w/roll Garden salad w/turkey & cheese California Blend, corn, orange wedges FRI 1-29

30. Friday I’m in LOVE!