Other items on the agenda include approval of an additional special education teacher, approval of a school bus purchase, review and adjustment of the annual budget, approval of the 2012-13 school calendar, and more.

Look for a full article about the meeting in the Monday, Feb. 20 issue of the Herald Journal.

Lunch Servers today 3.

Lunch today – Sub-Sandwiches w/fixins / baked potato/carrots/Pears

Activities today:

GBB is excused at 2:30 today. They will leave at 2:45

4:45/6/7:30 – GBB vs Montgomery Lonsdale – Game played at LeCenter. address:150 West Tyrone St. LeCenter, MN

Notices were sent out reminding students and parents to check their lunch accounts in Powerschool. If you have a check in your backpack or pocket please bring it to the office before lunch today.

Robotics team members are reminded to sign up for pretzel sales this Saturday during the BB tournament.

Lost an IPOD (silver) in a blue rubber case. It has been missing for a while. If found please bring it to the office.

Helping you avoid trouble….Detentions for tardiness start on the 4th tardy received in a class. The tardy count does not reset until the END of the SEMESTER.

Thinking ahead – Drivers Training Class will be held at MLHS the weeks of March 5 thru the 16 from 3:00 – 6:00 each day. If you would like to sign up please contact D.J. and Sunny Wilker at 952-942-9999 or www.dsdrivingschoolwest.com they will provide you with all the information.

Seniors check out the following. Also, check Moodle for more scholarship info.

Snofest photos are online and reprints can be ordered at www.snofest.photoherald.com.

Order your 2011-2012 Yearbook Online Now! The link is on the school homepage. Price is $60 until March 1st when the price will go up.

College Preparatory Program Forms can be picked up in the office. Grades 9-10-11 are able to apply for this program.

Brett, the son of Harlan and Jenny Poppler of rural Waverly, will receive a check for $100, along with a framing of his original submission, onstage at the 2012 Gathering of Champions in August.

His work will also be featured on this year’s Synergy t-shirts, banners, certificates, programs, and other promotional materials and prizes.

Synergy, formerly known as the Center for Academic Excellence, is a non-profit organization committed to creating school cultures that value academic achievement while supporting development of the whole person.

Along with its new name, Synergy is also developing a new look. The logo design contest, which was open to any k-12 public, private, or homeschooled student in Minnesota, was part of that effort.

Thirty-two logo designs were received between August and December 2011. Entries were posted to the Synergy website and open to public vote through the end of January.

“Brett’s logo received more than 400 votes and was declared the winner,” Mary Hillmann of Synergy noted.

Brett drew the shooting star logo with markers, using his favorite two colors – cherry red and bluish purple.

“I like stars,” he said.

Brett first heard about the contest last year, after he was selected by Synergy as a Minnesota Academic All-Star.

“He was chosen for making a big improvement in his academics,” Jenny said, adding that he was nominated by second-grade teacher Leah Jenzen.

Brett’s favorite subject is science. When he’s not in school, he enjoys helping feed cows on his family’s farm. His younger siblings include Halli, Dani, and Shayne.

According to a Synergy press release, Academic All-Star students may include top academic achievers, students who have made a dramatic improvement in their academic work or achievement, and the top finishers in academic challenges and competitions at a regional or higher level endorsed by the Minnesota Academic League Council.
Brett and this year’s Academic All-Stars will be honored at the Gathering of Champions Friday, Aug. 3 at Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America. Last year, nearly 4,000 people attended the statewide gathering.

Adrian was transported to the Buffalo Hospital, and later transferred to Hennepin County Medical Center, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office reported. The fire is under investigation by the state fire marshal.

Speakers include:

•Tim Uhlemkamp  – Farm to School Program

• Mary Maguire – Blooming Bed Partners

• Nathan Winter – Pruning Trees and Shrubs

• Steven Harris – A Garden Center Professional Looks at All of You

To register or get more information, contact the McLeod County Extension Office at (320) 484-4334.

Read the full article at http://www.kduz.com/2012/02/03/mcleod-county-horiticulture-day/

Lunch today –Pork Chop or Country Beef Pattie – Mashed Potatoes w/gravy – Corn – Pear – Banana or Pumpkin Dessert or Salad Bar

NHS please meet right after chapel with Mrs. Alvarez in the lobby.

Notices were sent out yesterday reminding students and parents to check their lunch accounts in Powerschool. If you have a check in your backpack or pocket please bring it to the office before lunch today.

Join us today after school for problem solving practice in advance of this year’s TEAMS competition. Mrs. Esser’s rom at 3:00. Please see Mrs. Esser or Mr Loontjer for more info.

Robotics team members are reminded to sign up for pretzel sales this Saturday during the BB tournament.

Lost an IPOD (silver) in a blue rubber case. It has been missing for a while. If found please bring it to the office.

Helping you avoid trouble….Detentions for tardiness start on the 4th tardy received in a class. The tardy count does not reset until the END of the SEMESTER.

Anyone interested in sending letters or gifts to Mexico, there is a box in Mr. Masters room.

Thinking ahead – Drivers Training Class will be held at MLHS the weeks of March 5 thru the 16 from 3:00 – 6:00 each day. If you would like to sign up please contact D.J. and Sunny Wilker at 952-942-9999 or www.dsdrivingschoolwest.com they will provide you with all the information.

Seniors check out the following. Also, check Moodle for more scholarship info.

Snofest photos are online and reprints can be ordered at www.snofest.photoherald.com.

Order your 2011-2012 Yearbook Online Now! The link is on the school homepage. Price is $60 until March 1st when the price will go up.

College Preparatory Program Forms can be picked up in the office. Grades 9-10-11 are able to apply for this program.

Booster Club– Ticket takers first workers be here by 4:15 – Snack Shack & Spirit Wear – 4:30

Lunch today – Taco, Fajita, Buffalo Chicken Wrap – Batter Bites – Lettuce Salad – Peaches or Salad Bar

Both the varsity (Joseph Walden, Miriam Wilson, Marie Landskroener, Ryan Wade, and Chase Greenhagen) and the junior varsity (Sean Bartz, Henry Meyer, Kelyn Boettcher, Dale Lemmer, and Jesse Greenhagen) teams placed second at the third Central Minnesota Group Knowledge Bowl match of the year. The varsity finished behind Melrose in the varsity competition and Eden Valley-Watkins in the junior varsity by 5 points and 6 points respectively. Their next meeting will be at Eden Valley-Watkins on February 23.

Join us Thursday after school for problem solving practice in advance of this year’s TEAMS competition. Mrs. Esser’s rom at 3:00. Please see Mrs. Esser or Mr Loontjer for more info.

Robotics team members are reminded to sign up for pretzel sales this Saturday during the BB tournament.

Lost an IPOD (silver) in a blue rubber case. It has been missing for a while. If found please bring it to the office.

Helping you avoid trouble….Detentions for tardiness start on the 4th tardy received in a class. The tardy count does not reset until the END of the SEMESTER.

Anyone interested in sending letters or gifts to Mexico, there is a box in Mr. Masters room.

The Dance Team will be selling candy grams during lunch today. This is the last day to send one to that special friend.

Thinking ahead – Drivers Training Class will be held at MLHS the weeks of March 5 thru the 16 from 3:00 – 6:00 each day. If you would like to sign up please contact D.J. and Sunny Wilker at 952-942-9999 or www.dsdrivingschoolwest.com they will provide you with all the information.

Seniors check out the following. Also, check Moodle for more scholarship info.

Ridgeview Foundation Health Care Scholarship is available for seniors pursuing a career in the health field. Applications are due by April 2, 2012. Website: www.ridgeviewfoundation.org Awards are $1000 per student in 17 area high schools.

If you are seriously considering attending The College of St. Scholastica, please see me immediately or visit: www.css.edu/yes. There is a chance for you to receive tuition free.

Pohlad Scholars Progam is awarding up to $2000 for postsecondary education. All applications are due by March 1, 2012. Visit; http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pohladscholars for more details.

St. Bonifcacius Lions Club is offering $500 to students whose home address zip code is: 55375 or the prefix of their home phone number is 446. Applications are due March 19, 2012. Please see Mrs. Kelzer for an application.

Hamburg Hunting and Fishing Club is offering a scholarship worth $2000. Applications are due April 28, 2012. See Mrs. Kelzer for an application.

Snofest photos are online and reprints can be ordered at www.snofest.photoherald.com.

Order your 2011-2012 Yearbook Online Now! The link is on the school homepage. Price is $60 until March 1st when the price will go up.

College Preparatory Program Forms can be picked up in the office. Grades 9-10-11 are able to apply for this program.

Lunch Supervisors: Mr. Aurich – Mr. Strehlke – Mrs. Gesch – Servers today 3.

Lunch today – Chili Mac & Cheese / Peas/ Fresh Fruit/Rice Krispie Bar or salad bar

Activities today:

9-3:00 – Knowledge Bowl at Litchfield

10:00 – Chapel – Mr. Masters

QBKB Team practice tomorrow morning at 7:30 in Mr. Loontjer’s room. All are welcome.

Join us Thursday after school for problem solving practice in advance of this year’s TEAMS competition. Mrs. Esser’s rom at 3:00. Please see Mrs. Esser or Mr Loontjer for more info.

Robotics team members are reminded to sign up for pretzel sales this Saturday during the BB tournament.

Found: A graphing calculator on the visitors side bleachers on Feb. 4 at the girls game.

Also, a pager found in the F.A. auditorium on Feb. 1. Owner may claim in the office.

Helping you avoid trouble….Detentions for tardiness start on the 4th tardy received in a class. The tardy count does not reset until the END of the SEMESTER.

Anyone interested in sending letters or gifts to Mexico, there is a box in Mr. Masters room.

The Dance Team will be selling candy grams today through Wednesday during lunch.

Drivers Training Class will be held at MLHS the weeks of March 5 thru the 16 from 3:00 – 6:00 each day. If you would like to sign up please contact D.J. and Sunny Wilker at 952-942-9999 or www.dsdrivingschoolwest.com they will provide you with all the information.

Seniors check out the following. Also, check Moodle for more scholarship info.

Ridgeview Foundation Health Care Scholarship is available for seniors pursuing a career in the health field. Applications are due by April 2, 2012. Website: www.ridgeviewfoundation.org Awards are $1000 per student in 17 area high schools.

If you are seriously considering attending The College of St. Scholastica, please see me immediately or visit: www.css.edu/yes. There is a chance for you to receive tuition free.

Pohlad Scholars Progam is awarding up to $2000 for postsecondary education. All applications are due by March 1, 2012. Visit; http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pohladscholars for more details.

St. Bonifcacius Lions Club is offering $500 to students whose home address zip code is: 55375 or the prefix of their home phone number is 446. Applications are due March 19, 2012. Please see Mrs. Kelzer for an application.

Hamburg Hunting and Fishing Club is offering a scholarship worth $2000. Applications are due April 28, 2012. See Mrs. Kelzer for an application.

Snofest photos are online and reprints can be ordered at www.snofest.photoherald.com.

Order your 2011-2012 Yearbook Online Now! The link is on the school homepage. Price is $60 until March 1st when the price will go up.

College Preparatory Program Forms can be picked up in the office. Grades 9-10-11 are able to apply for this program.

Please be advised that second semester we will issue no credit to students

who exceed the absence limit. This means that upon the fourth

unexcused or eighth non-exempt absence, a student will lose credit for

the course. A student and their parents will then have the opportunity to

appear at an attendance hearing to appeal the loss of credit.

We will be starting a Homework Help program which will meet on

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 after school. Students who

would like help with homework, or a place to do homework are welcome

to attend any Tuesday or Thursday. Homework Help will be held in Ms.

Warren’s room on Tuesdays, and Ms. Brisse’s room on Thursdays.

Hey everybody,

Did you miss the guaranteed yearbook ordering deadline, but would still like to own a

2011-2012 book? There are currently TWENTY yearbooks left–that’s it! So hurry to

www.smart-pay.com, click on “Locate Your School,” and order your copy today! See Ms.

Brisse if you have any questions.

Josten’s will be here on February 7 and 9th to take class ring orders.

Juniors planning on taking the ACT in April need to register online before March

9th!

High School conferences are February 23, 2012 from 3:30-7:30 p.m.

BPA MEMBERS:

Reminder: State Permission Slips, Payments, and Torch Award Activities are due

TOMORROW!

Auditions for the spring play have been changed. Tryouts will now be Thursday

from 6:00 to 8:00 in the PAC. You must use Door 3. Tryouts will also be Friday

morning from 7:30 to 8:00 in middle school room 110. You can come to either

session during those times. If you are unable to come at those times, see Mr.

Voerding in middle school room 110. The play is “Get Smart,” a comedy about an

inept spy who always manages to get the villain. There are parts for 10 men and

17 women.

Speech Team..Check in with Mrs. Mandt today about Saturday’s Tournament!!

Snowfest dress up days:

Tuesday is tie dye day

Wednesday is hero day

Thursday is outdoors day (camo, hunting, fishing)

Friday is Royal summer (Royal colors in summer clothes)

Attention all yearbook students:

Get a pass from Ms. Brisse for our regular yearbook meeting on Wednesday

during 6th period. We’ll be meeting in lab 214 this time instead of 220. Spread

the word! The next deadline is approaching quickly!

With her, she brings others who enjoy spending time with St. Mary’s residents and like to sing favorite tunes as part of a sing-along group Vonnie calls “Singing Makes Me Happy.”

The seniors look forward to the musical visit and start arriving in the lounge area in plenty of time to await the group’s arrival.

Photo: Annella Hoffman, who said she was once a Holy Trinity choir member, chooses a rhythm instrument from Courtnie Forcier to  keep time to the music. In the background are Helen Habisch and her daughter, Joyce Habisch.

Look for more photos and a full article in this week’s Herald Journal.