WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO THE DOVER HIGH SCHOOL CLUB FAIR TOMORROW FROM 6:30-8:30 PM. ENTER A RAFFLE FOR FREE YANKEE TICKETS FOR THEIR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH GAME.
1. Today is an “A” Day.
2. Happy third day of Red Ribbon Week! Today’s theme is “team up against drugs” Hope everyone has good sportsmanship today!! Each morning this week, you will get a new drug fact! Today’s drug fact is: People who use marijuana may also feel withdrawal when they stop using the drug. Withdrawal symptoms may include irritability, sleeplessness, lack of appetite which can lead to weight loss, anxiety and drug cravings. Don’t forget tomorrow’s theme is: “SHADE OUT DRUGS” Wear sunglasses all day!
3. Senior Honor Society will meet Thursday during 5th period in Ms. Murray’s room 1043.
4. Scrub Club will meet today after school in Ms. Murray’s room 1043. New members welcome!
5. Attention Seniors – Senior Portrait Retakes will be on October 15th and 16th. You must call Lifetouch to schedule an appointment at 1-800-333-2560.
6. Optimum is sponsoring the 8th Annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest. The contest is open to middle and high school students. There is an opportunity to win a $2,500 scholarship, a laptop computer, a desktop computer or an e-reader. The deadline is November 2nd. Please stop by the guidance office for more information.
7. Middle school Chess Club is open to all middle school students will start this Thursday in Mrs. Kaan’s room 1095. All middle school students are welcome.
8. A representative from the following schools will be visiting this week: Cazenovia College today during lunches, Lasell College Thursday at 9:30 in the guidance conference room, Tompkins-Cortland Community College Friday at 9 am in the guidance conference room, Mercy College Friday during lunches and Springfield College Friday at 1:15 pm in the guidance conference room. Please stop by the guidance office to set up an appointment or if you have any questions!
9. Community Service Opportunity – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk. Our Dutchess County Walk is on October 17th at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. The Walk serves to raise money for blood cancer research and improve the lives of patients and their families. All volunteers will be provided with community service hours. Their families are also more than welcome to volunteer! Please stop by the community service office for more information!
10. Attention high school students – Yearbooks are now on sale. Order forms will be sent home next week but if you would like a head start see Ms. Wool for information.
11. There will be an interest meeting for all girls interested in playing JV or Varsity basketball on Thursday, September 24th during the beginning of 6th period in Ms. Krieger’s room.
12. Attention all Sophomores – Josten’s will be here today to take ring orders and answer any questions you may have during both lunches!
13. The VFW in Dover is offering two scholarships for students at Dover Middle and High School. The “Voice of Democracy” is open to students in grades 9-12. The theme is “My Vision for America.” The “Patriot’s Pen” contest is available to students in 6, 7, and 8th grades. The theme is “What Freedom Means to Me”. The deadline for both essays in November 1st. Pick up applications and information in the high school guidance office.
14. The 13th Annual Black College Fair will be held on Thursday, September 24th from 6-8 pm at Poughkeepsie High School. The event will be held in the cafeteria. Stop by the guidance office if you have any questions.
15. SAT Word of the Day is COUNTERFEIT. The word means fake; false.
16. Any high school student interested in earning Community Service hours to help out at Open House this Thursday, please sign up in the high school main office.
17. Attention Dover High School! The Dover High School Drama Club is considering HAIRSPRAY as our musical production this year in March 2016! We will be having a HS Drama Club interest meeting on Thursday, October 1st from 2-3:30 pm. We will be working on vocal and dance techniques in the auditorium. No need to sign up, just show up! This is NOT an audition! Please show up promptly at 2 pm so we can take full advantage of the time we have to get to know each other and learn some awesome music and great dance moves! All students who are interested in joining high school drama club this year are welcome and encouraged to attend! Diversity is out goal! See you all October 1st!
