http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/index.jsp Daily Bulletin en-us SchoolSitePro http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61420 http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61420 Project Wisdom Quote of the Day – CHARACTER/Belief in Oneself – “Character is what you know you are, not what others think you are.” – great American educator Marva Collins

Word of the Day – ungainly (adjective): not graceful; awkward; unwieldy; clumsy. Example: Elephants, by their huge size, appear to be ungainly.

Monday, May 21, 2012 – “ALL” SCHEDULE
Period 1 8:00 - 8:55
Period 2 9:00 - 9:50
Brunch 9;50 - 10:05
Period 3 10:10 - 11:00
Period 4 11:05 - 11:55
Lunch 12:00 – 12:30
Period 5 12:35 - 1:25
Period 6 1:30 - 2:20
New Announcements

The library will be open until the end of May, so NOW is the time to start rounding up youir overdue books and paying off your overdue fines and printing fees. Avoid the long lines, take care of your library business NOW! All library books will be due no later than May 31, and textbook return will be the following week.

The 2012 Summer Olympics start in July, but they're already going strong in the library. Come get a book about all the different Olympic sports, or about famous Olympic athletes of the past. Look for the Olympic rings on the library display! And let the games begin!

Attention all 8th graders who are interested in running for Freshman Class Officer at SPHS. There is a mandatory informational meeting on Tuesday, May 22nd at lunch in room 216. Please bring your lunch and arrive on time so that we can get through the information quickly. Also please remember that any campaigning outside of campaign week is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification. This includes advertising your intention to run on Facebook or asking students to vote for you during brunch or lunch. Please make sure you attend the informational meeting to pick up an election packet.

8th graders: If you are interested in representing this year’s class as a promotion speaker, please come to the library computer lab at 2:30pm today, May 21st to try out at the speech-writing contest. Come and give it a try!

SPMS Track team picture will be taken Monday, May 21st right after school at 2:25 pm. Meet on the steps for the Old Gym. Wear your SPMS track T-shirt and bring your uniform if you still have it.
Thinking of applying to be on the Yearbook staff? There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, May 23rd during your lunch in Room 107. Bring you lunch, and your questions!

Any 8th grade students interested in auditioning to perform the national anthem at promotion or performing a musical presentation at promotion please see Mr. Macomber by Tuesday, May 22 to register for an audition. Please see Mr. Macomber if you have any questions.

Repeat Announcements

8th graders who are interested in testing into honors or native speakers level of Spanish or Mandarin, please see Ms. Vadell at brunch or lunch. Placement exams will be held on May 21st and she needs to know who you are so she can call you in for testing.

Calendar
May 21, 2012
• "ALL" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: CHARACTER
• 2:30 PM–4:00 PM:SPMS STAFF/8TH GRADE AWARDS MEETING
• 3:00 PM–4:30 PM:LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING @DO
• 6:00 PM–7:00 PM:BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

May 22, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: WISDOM
• SPHS OFFICER INFORMATIONAL MEETING
• 8:30 AM–9:30 AM:COUNSELORS TO MHS - 5TH GRADE MATH PLACEMENT

May 23, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: EVERYDAY HEROES
• 8:30 AM–9:30 AM:COUNSELORS TO MARENGO - 5TH GRADE MATH PLACEMENT
• 2:30 PM–8:30 PM:7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT @MONROVIA HS
• 10:30 PM–11:30 PM:COUNSELORS TO AV - 5TH GRADE MATH PLACEMENT

May 24, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: KINDNESS
• 8:15 AM–9:45 AM:PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM:7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HOME

May 25, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• 6TH GRADE SCIENCE FIELD TRIP @OCMI
• PROJECT WISDOM: FALLEN HEROES
• SPMS COLLEGE AWARENESS
• 2:45 PM–2:50 PM:ASB ELECTION PACKETS DUE

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]]> http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61379 http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61379 Project Wisdom Quote of the Day – HELPING OTHERS/ Encouragement – “Each day is an adventure, for I am propelled by the deep sense of fulfillment I get when helping others improve their lives.” – Dr. Edith Irby Jones, the first African-American and first woman to head the 112 year-old National Medical Association.

Word of the Day – parable n a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. Example: The Bible teaches many of its lessons in the form of parables.

Friday, May 18, 2012 – “EVEN” SCHEDULE
Period 2 8:00 - 9:45
Brunch 9:45 -10:00
Period 4 10:05 -11:45
Lunch 11:50 -12:20
Homeroom 12:25 -12:55
Period 6 1:00 - 2:40

New Announcements

8th graders: Promotion is just a few short weeks away! We are looking for two amazing students to represent this year's class as our promotion speakers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to the library computer lab at 2:30pm Monday, May 21st to try out at the speech-writing contest. You will have 45 minutes to write a rough draft of a speech. The top two rough drafts will be selected. Mrs. Jenkins and Mr. Miller will then work with those two students on revising and finalizing their speeches to present at Promotion. Come and give it a try!

This week's Library Boxtop Raffle winners are.......SOPHIA ISMAEL, SCOTT KAWAKAMI, and KEVIN TOM! Come on up to the library and choose your free book prize. It might be 85 degrees outside, but we're enjoying a Boxtop Blizzard in the library! Every boxtop earns us CASH! So clip your boxtops, write your ID number of the back, and put them in the office collection box. Your library appreciates your support!

There is a meeting at lunch today for those who are going on the France and Spain Tour this summer in Room 114. Don’t forget to bring your lunch.

The 2012 Summer Olympics start in July, but they're already going strong in the library. Come get a book about all the different Olympic sports, or about famous Olympic athletes of the past. Look for the Olympic rings on the library display! And let the games begin!

SPMS Track team picture will be taken Monday, May 21st right after school at 2:25 pm. Meet on the steps for the Old Gym. Wear your SPMS track T-shirt and bring your uniform if you still have it.

Thinking of applying to be on the Yearbook staff? There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, May 23rd during your lunch. Bring you lunch, and your questions!

An unsigned note was left for Ms. Ishimaru yesterday. Will the person who wrote that note please contact one of the counselors today.

Any 8th grade students interested in auditioning to perform the national anthem at promotion or performing a musical presentation at promotion please see Mr. Macomber by Tuesday, May 22 to register for an audition. Please see Mr. Macomber if you have any questions.

ASB Fun Facts: Did you know that Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth? Now you know!

Attention SPMS Students – There are a wide assortment of classes being offered at SPMS for summer school. Due to low enrollment some of the favorite classes might have to be cut. Don’t let that happen to a class you might want to take. Pick up a summer school packet in the office this week and sign up! Information is also available at www.spef.com. Don’t delay!!!


Repeat Announcements

8th graders who are interested in testing into honors or native speakers level of Spanish or Mandarin, please see Ms. Vadell at brunch or lunch. Placement exams will be held on May 21st and she needs to know who you are so she can call you in for testing.

Calendar

May 18, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: HELPING OTHERS
• SPIRIT DAY - TESTING CELEBRATION

May 19, 2012
• BAND & TIGERETTES DISNEYLAND REWARD FIELD TRIP
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]]> http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61330 http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61330 Project Wisdom Quote of the Day – OPPORTUNITIES/Overcoming Obstacles – “ Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” - Henry J. Kaiser, famous American businessman

Word of the Day – capacious (adjective): capable of holding much; spacious or roomy. Example: I required a capacious suitcase for my long trip.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 – “ODD” SCHEDULE
Period 1 8:00 - 9:45
Brunch 9:45 -10:00
Period 3 10:05 -11:45
Lunch 11:50 -12:20
Homeroom 12:25 -12:55
Period 5 1:00 - 2:40

New Announcements

8th graders: Promotion is just a few short weeks away! We are looking for two amazing students to represent this year's class as our promotion speakers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to the library computer lab at 2:30pm Monday, May 21st to try out at the speech-writing contest. You will have 45 minutes to write a rough draft of a speech. The top two rough drafts will be selected. Mrs. Jenkins and Mr. Miller will then work with those two students on revising and finalizing their speeches to present at Promotion. Come and give it a try!

Thinking of applying to be on the Yearbook staff? There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, May 23rd during your lunch. Bring you lunch, and your questions!

All students attending the Disneyland trip on Saturday please report to the cafeteria at 8:00 on Saturday morning. If you have any questions about the trip please see Mr. Macomber or Ms. Warner.

Any 8th grade students interested in auditioning to perform the national anthem at promotion or performing a musical presentation at promotion please see Mr. Macomber by Tuesday, May 22 to register for an audition. Please see Mr. Macomber if you have any questions.

ASB Fun Facts: Did you know that Ereuthrophobia is the fear of blushing? Now you know!

8th graders who are interested in testing into honors or native speakers level of Spanish or Mandarin, please see Ms. Vadell at brunch or lunch. Placement exams will be held on May 21st and she needs to know who you are so she can call you in for testing.

Are you a baseball fan? Go Dodgers! Go Angels! Go South Pasadena Public Library! That's right, the library is hosting a fabulous author night, TONIGHT, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room on El Centro Street. Come hear about Hall of Famer and famous team owner Bill Veeck, and about African Americans who broke the baseball color line. You can buy an autographed copy of the books, and listen to some great live blues music! It's all happening tonight at South Pasadena Public Library. Check it out.

Happy Birthday, Gary Paulsen! If you remember rooting for Brian as he tried to survive his plane-crash-in-the-wilderness experience in the book Hatchet, there's more!! Read The River to find out if Brian agrees to go through his ordeal again. Brian's Winter tells the Hatchet story with a different ending. Gary Paulsen has written lots of great fiction, and read about his own life in his autobiography called Guts. Check out the library display!

Attention SPMS Students – There are a wide assortment of classes being offered at SPMS for summer school. Due to low enrollment some of the favorite classes might have to be cut. Don’t let that happen to a class you might want to take. Pick up a summer school packet in the office this week and sign up! Information is also available at www.spef.com. Don’t delay!!!

Attention 7th and 6th Graders: If you checked Yearbook as your number 1 elective choice for next year, it doesn't mean you are automatically enrolled. You must complete the application process first. Pick up an application form from Ms. Gochenour in room 107.

Repeat Announcements

Disneyland Field Trip - For those going to Disneyland, please check the list on the cafeteria window to make sure your name is on the list and you are going.

Calendar
May 17, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: OPPORTUNITIES
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HUNTINGTON

May 18, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: HELPING OTHERS
• SPIRIT DAY - TESTING CELEBRATION

May 19, 2012
• BAND & TIGERETTES DISNEYLAND REWARD FIELD TRIP


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