Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Elementary Absences Daniel Boykin McCoullough Drew Jouppe Haley Brown McMillan Claudia Kangas Brendan Pulda Anne Greub Ricky Greub Alysha Narhi Katrina Hand Madison Bracco Taylor Harrell Mikey Marcol Justin Rogan Paige Boykin Reece Nye Blake Boykin Braun Rosenlund Britney Barrette

High School Absences Charlie Bracco Katie Saarinen=back Benj Farren Rio Farren Christeen Miller Brittany Kuopus Jared Rosenlund Ashley Lokojarvi Frank McDaniel

Staff Absences Mrs. Joanne Greub = all day Mrs. Bonnie Jeannotte = sub Mrs. Karen Ziemnick = all day

Writer James Thom expressed these thoughts about knowing when to speak and when not to speak: �We suggest an addition to the usual college speech department curriculum: a course to teach people when to keep still. It could be called Silence 101. For every time we regret keeping still, there are about ten times we regret speaking up. A closed mouth gathers no foot.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Delaney Heinonen & Tina Staricha whose birthdays are today! I hope you both have great days!

Mr. Butler�s power cords are still missing ~ whoever took them, please return them!

Good Luck to the JV and Varsity Boys in their games at Chassell TONIGHT! The bus leaves the school at 4:45 p.m.

The Teacher In-Service that was originally scheduled for the afternoon of February 16^th (FRIDAY), has been changed to the afternoon of March 2 (Friday). February 16^th will be a full day of school! March 2^nd ALL students will be dismissed at noon!

On FRIDAY, February 9^th ~ Shannon Messner & Sasha Beyers will be gone all day to a Regional Competition in Escanaba for their CTE class. Their absences are sanctioned.

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS: PLEASE TURN IN HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR ASHLEY LOKOJARVI! WORK SHE NEEDS TO COMPLETE FOR 2^ND QUARTER AND WORK FOR 3^RD QUARTER.

The band members are selling Saykkly�s Chocolate for Valentine�s Day. Boxes are $5, Roses are $3, Hearts are $2, and Candy Bars are $1. Student orders should be paid in advance. Delivery will be soon. They are in!

You are invited to meet Gary Moyle, World Champion Snowmobile Racer, speaking on Snowmobile Safety on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8^th, at 3:30 p.m. at River Valley State Bank, 19795 Sharon Avenue in Houghton. It is not required, but please RSVP to Ellie Reineck at either 715-845-6644 or ereineck@rivervalleybank.com so they can plan accordingly.

The 6^th-8^th grade girls will be going to Women in Science & Engineering at MTU on Tuesday, February 13^th from 9:00-1:30.

The annual SADD/STAND Talent Show will be held on MONDAY, February 12^th (changed to Monday from Tuesday due to Women in Science & Engineering Field Trip), beginning at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. McKaig MUST approve all songs. There is a sign-up sheet in the Principal�s Office for those students who wish to sign up to compete.

There will be a G.E. Family Fun Skating Night at the Dollar Bay Rink from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on February 15^th.

The REGIONAL SPELLING BEE will be held at Lake Linden/Hubbell High School in the auditorium on February 15^th. The 5^th & 6^th grade will compete at 9:30 a.m. and the 7^th and 8^th grade at 1:00 p.m. Ashley Kela, Mindy Fontaine and Corey Johnson will be involved! Congratulations!

I have scholarship applications available to receive a $1,000 scholarship for higher education and recognition on-court during a Pistons home game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. This program has been developed to recognize a female and male athlete during the months of January, February, March and April. February form due by February 14^th, March from due by March 12^th, and April form due by April 6^th. Stop by the Principal�s Office if you are interested!

Library Overdue/Fines: Evan Miner & Danny Townsend.� There are more of you! Ms. Strand will be giving me an updated list and if you do not want to see your name on the announcements ~ please take care of them now!

A second Blood Drive is scheduled for February 28^th & a third one is scheduled for April 25^th.�

The Band Festival will be held on February 28^th in Marquette. Times & students involved will be forthcoming.

Hot Lunch for Today: Spaghetti or Macaroni & Cheese, Carrots with Dip, Fruit & Milk

For Wednesday: Vollwerth�s Hot Dog or Pizza, Cucumber Spears, Fruit & Milk

For Thursday: Hamburger or Corn Dog, Cheesy Potatoes, Fruit & Milk

For Friday: Hammy Sammy with Cheese or Egg Salad Sandwich, French Fries, Fruit, Rice Krispey Bar & Milk

You can order different items for lunch if you desire.� Salads available are:� Garden Salad for $2.25, Chef Salad for $3.00, Chicken Caesar Salad for $3.00, and Taco Salad for $3.00.

Sandwiches available are:� Deli Sub for $2, Chicken Salad on Swirl Rye for $2.50, Ham & Cheese for $2.50, Karvakko�s sub for $2.50, Turkey & American Cheese for $2.50, Turkey Club for $3.00, or Roast Beef with Mozzarella Cheese for $3.

Other extras available are:� Beef Nachos for $2.50, Baked Chips or Grain Bars or Fruit (fresh or canned) or Fresh Veggies with Low Fat Dip for 75 cents, String Cheese for 50 cents, or Dannon Yogurt for $1.25.

TODAY�S SPECIALS are: Antipasto Salad for $3, Mandarin Orange Salad for $3, Subway Sandwich for $3.50, or Snickerdoodle Cookie for 50 cents.

TOMORROW�S SPECIALS are: Strawberry Spinach Salad for $3, Hammy Sammy Sandwich for $2, or Macadamia Nut Cookie for 50 cents.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer).

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later.  Now go get washed up for dinner."   There would have been more "I love you's"  and more "I'm sorry's" .
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute.....look at it and really see it.....live it and never give it back.

STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!