Announcements for the Week of 11-16-09

Tickets for Friday night’s football game will be sold during all lunches Friday in both cafeterias. Tickets are also being sold at Quiznos in downtown Newnan this week. All tickets are $8.00, and there is no reserved seating.

SALE - Newnan vs EC rivalry t-shirts – on sale for only $5.00 until sold out.  See Ms. Lisa in the 100 Office. Quantity is very limited, but we’d love to put them in YOUR hands!

Students – Parking Permits - Gold forms are for seniors and blue forms are for underclassmen. Students who drive to Newnan High School must have a parking permit registered in their name, and the permit must be clearly displayed on the rearview mirror. Only seniors with gold permits are allowed to park in the gold lots. Citations will be issued for improper parking.  Reminder - Gold Lots must be cleared by 4:00 p.m.

The SGA officers meet on Tuesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. in Mr. Cain’s room.
The tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade reps meet on Wednesday mornings at 7:55 a.m. in Mrs. Britt’s room.
The ninth grade SGA reps meet on Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. in the ninth grade media center.

Can-a-thon update – Monday thru Thursday of this week - Any class that brings in 50 cans will have their name placed in the cookie drawing to receive fresh, hot, and delicious cookies.

The last COMPASS testing session available for high school students this semester will be Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.  Students must register to take the COMPASS in the Guidance Office at Newnan High School. Students should report to CEC Room 407 with their Social Security Card in hand. Any student wishing to take a West Georgia Technical College class at CEC next semester must take the COMPASS test. A Reminder – Students must register in the NHS Guidance Office.

On Wednesday, November 18, 2009, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. there will be a trailer in the ninth grade parking lot waiting to whisk your electronic devices away to a recycling center.

If you are interested in competing in Science Olympiad, please plan to attend a meeting on Tuesday, November 17 right after school in Room 714 with Mr. Novak.  If you have any questions about what Science Olympiad is please see Mr. Novak.  

Congratulations to the NHS Swim Team. They had a great meet on Saturday at the Steve Lundquist Aquatics Center. Cody Spradlin, Zach Ponce, Joe Crain, and Cole Cash qualified for state in both the 200 Free Relay and the 200 Medley Relay. Congratulations team!

This is a reminder to all Jobs for Georgia Graduates - Thursday in the ninth grade media center is the Installation & Initiation Ceremony. All JGG members need to report to the ninth grade building by 8:00 a.m. dressed in black & white attire and bring breakfast food items for the reception.

Cross Country Team – please stop by room 709 by Tuesday to sign up for the banquet.

Tri-M Music Honor Society will hold its induction ceremony on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 a.m. in the AV Room. All Tri-M members are invited to attend.

Spanish Club will meet Tuesday, November 17 in the A.V. Room at 4:00 p.m. A flamenco dancer will perform, and we will enjoy eating paella.

Art Club will meet at the Coweta County Centre for Performing & Visual Arts Thursday November 19 at 4:00 p.m. to view the Penley Exhibit. The meeting will last about 30 minutes.  

Chess Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 1132.

Newnan High School’s Prom - May 15, 20l0
Location - OPERA in Atlanta, GA

Prom Dues:
If paid during:
            November & December           $75
                *can pay a $40 deposit through Dec. and pay $35 by May
            January  -  April                                    $85
            May                                                     $95
            Date fee                                               $25
Pay dues to Mrs. Aaron (Rm.108) or Mrs. Finger (Rm.711).
All fees are non-refundable, and payments will not be accepted at the door.

Attention students and staff members,
This Thursday night from 6:00-8:00 PM, Newnan High School will be hosting College, Career, and Community Night in the main cafeteria and in the old gym. Over 100 major universities, colleges, technical schools, and community groups will be here to help you plan for life after high school. This event is open to all area high school students in grades 9-12.  If your teacher is offering extra credit or a community service grade, be sure to stop by one of the four sign in tables to register your attendance at this event.  All four branches of the military will be present, as well as UGA, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Berry College, Georgia Southern, Auburn, and many other schools from Georgia and the southeast region.  Be sure to visit the school website to see the confirmed list of attendees at www.cowetaschools.org/nhs .

Students, thanks so much for the tremendous response to the blood drive.  All spots are full for Wednesday, but we will have another drive this coming spring.  Those who have signed-up to work and donate, if something has changed and you can’t make your time slot, please let Mrs. Vickers know.  Drink plenty of water, eat something before donating and bring a picture ID.  Remember, you can only donate if you are sixteen or older, and if you are sixteen, you must bring your parental consent form before you can donate.