October 30, 2020
1. Attention 8th grade volleyball players: Turn your uniform into Mrs. Wennes by today.
2. TODAY marks the end of the first quarter. School fees need to be paid, overdue library books returned, uniforms returned, lunch charges paid, etc., so that your grade card is not withheld.
3. Boys Basketball Tryouts are November 2nd – November 4th. 7th grade from 2:45pm-4:15pm and 8th grade from 4:15pm-5:45pm. Make sure your physicals are up to date in order to try out.
4. Are you an artist? Do you like to draw? If you would like to design the yearbook cover, please submit your own drawing to Mr. Maleski or Mrs. Brown by TODAY. You must put McCormick Jr. High 2020-21 on the cover and put that, along with your own drawing on an 8 1/2 by 11 inch. paper, which is a typical piece of computer paper. Put your name at the bottom of the drawing.
5. Ripcho Studios will be here TODAY and Tuesday, November 3rd for picture retakes. If you did not get your picture taken in September, please plan to have it taken. If you are not happy with your pictures, bring them with you on your picture day to have them retaken.
6. REMINDER: The High School TLC class is collecting NEW hats, scarves, gloves, and socks for people in our community who are in need. Please bring in your items by TODAY and put them in the box in the front lobby when you enter the building in the morning.
7. TODAY the McCormick Junior Honor Society is putting together a Halloween costume contest and there will be prizes! Costume judging will happen during lunch and there will be a treat during lunch as well. We look forward to seeing everyone participate and have a good time!
8. LUNCH MENU: today-Burrito Bowl, Tuesday-Popcorn Chicken Bowl, Wednesday-Popcorn Chicken Bowl
9. FROM THE HURON PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Need a place to study or wait for a ride after school? The Huron Public Library now has Student Study Tables open from 3 - 4 pm and 4 - 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Teens ages 12 - 18 can reserve their own private table in the Library to read, do homework, or use the WiFi. Visit huronlibrary.org to make a reservation.
Families with children of all ages can join and decorate a pumpkin to look like one of their favorite book characters in the Storybook Character Pumpkin Contest. Create a pumpkin masterpiece and send us a photo or your pumpkin creation by October 30 for a chance to win some prizes! Pumpkin displays can contain more than one pumpkin, but we ask that each family only submit one display. Visit our website to learn how to submit!
Find some time to get creative on TikTok in the Library's monthly TikTok Challenge! Teens in Grades 7 - 12 can put your TikTok skills to the test for another chance to win some cool prizes. Each month, the Library will provide a new theme for your TikTok videos. October's theme is Halloween. Create your best spooooky 10 - 60 second clip and send it to us by the end of the month for a chance to win and be featured on our social media pages! Visit huronlibrary.org for full contest rules.
For more information about any of these programs and more, visit the Library's website at huronlibrary.org or follow the Library on Facebook and Instagram!