Thursday, February 27, 2025
Today’s lunch: Turkey & Cheese Sub or Big Mac Salad, Baked Beans, Corn, Diced Peaches, Fresh Banana, and Salad Bar
Tuesday’s lunch entree: Crispitos or Tex-Mex Salad, Corn, Pears, and Salad Bar
No School Tomorrow or Monday! Enjoy your 4 day weekend!
Unleash Your Inner Hero (and Score a Shiny Silver Cord!)
Hey everyone! Did you know that you have the power to make a real difference and shine at graduation? That's right! We're talking about the Silver Cord Program! Imagine walking across that stage, not just with your diploma, but also with a gleaming silver cord, a symbol of your dedication and service to our community.
Here's the scoop:
You can start racking up those volunteer hours right from FRESHMAN year! Don't wait, jump in and make a difference now.
Any approved and supervised volunteer work counts! Think helping at the local food bank, tutoring younger students, volunteering at community events – the possibilities are endless!
It's super easy to track your hours. Just grab a simple form from the office, get it signed, and you're good to go!
Aim for the magic number: 100 hours. That's all it takes to earn your well-deserved silver cord.
Why should you care?
Make a real impact: You'll be contributing to something bigger than yourself and making our community a better place.
Build your resume: Colleges and employers love to see volunteer experience.
Develop valuable skills: You'll gain teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
And, of course, earn that awesome silver cord!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Stop by the office today to pick up your volunteer hour tracking form and start your journey towards earning your silver cord. Let's make a difference together!
Lost & Found: Lost and found clearance! All items go to Goodwill after conferences tonight. Please check now!
No Parking Zones: Hey everyone! With the snow melting, those "no parking" zones (marked by yellow lines) are popping back into view. Just a friendly heads-up: make sure your cars are clear of these areas, or you might have to move them and possibly pay a fine. Also, remember that Meadowbrook is private property, so please don't park there. Your car could get ticketed or even towed! Let's keep things smooth and avoid any parking headaches.
Winter sports senior banners have been taken down and are available outside the office.
Looking for leadership experience, job skills, or opportunities for advancement? The US Army can help you get there! Visit their table in the lunchroom next week (TBD)to explore the many benefits of military service.
NIACC will be here for a college visit in the library from 12:00-1:00 today. Please check in with your homebase teacher before visiting.
Golf meeting during homebase next Wednesday, March 5th, in the gold gym.
25-26 Football meeting: Next Thursday, March 6th during homebase there will be an informative football meeting for the 2025-2026 season. If you are at all interested in being a part of our football program please plan to attend!
Spring Sports Sign-up: Sign up for track, golf, or soccer at the office.
Homebase Reminder: Check in with your homebase teacher before going to Cougar Time or any other homebase activities. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence.
Please be sure you are checking your emails daily. You may be missing important information from your teachers and school administration.
Energy Drinks: A reminder that our school's health and wellness policy limits caffeine in beverages to 100mg. Please avoid bringing drinks exceeding this limit to school. These drinks include 12oz. Alani Energy (200mg), 16oz. Monster Energy(160mg), 12oz. Celsius(200+mg), and similar products.
AM/PM Release Students: You must sign in and out at the office every day when you arrive and when you leave. This is crucial for attendance records and student safety. Please make sure to follow this procedure without exception.
Weekend birthdays are here! Let's celebrate Rocky C, Anna D, and Mrs. Robertson! Plus, half-birthday cheers for Brenna & Brielle Volker, Andy Britt, and Berenisse O! Have a fantastic weekend, everyone!🎂
Quote of the day: “Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.”- Bill Murray
Community Notices/Announcements
Herez 2 U in Fredericksburg is looking for waitstaff. Please contact the restaurant for information.
Fun in the Son Daycare in Fredericksburg is looking for help after school and on no school days. Apply at Fun in the Son.
The Fredericksburg Pool is hiring lifeguards for the 2025 season. Please email Misty Prosser at fburgparkandrec@gmail.com with questions. A local certification class is being held March 21-23.
🏊Sumner Family Aquatic Center is looking for 5-6 lifeguards for this season. Attached are the application and the W’s certification schedule. Contact Laura Albert at Sumner Parks & Rec with any questions.🛟
Hillcrest Living is looking for an evening and weekend activities assistant. Contact Beth Diers if you are interested. Ph. 563-578-8591 or apply online
Parking Reminders:
All students who drive to school must have a visible parking permit in any vehicle they might drive to school. Parking permit applications are available in the office. If you get a different vehicle, you need to update your parking permit.
Sophomore/Freshman lot-Northwest side of the building
Junior/Senior lot-South lot across the street
Senior lot-East side of the median on the east side of the building
NO PARKING EAST OF THE BLUE GYM, INCLUDING THE CURB BY THE GOLF COURSE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Students caught parking in the staff parking will be fined; 1st violation=$5, 2nd violation=$10, 3rd violation=On-school grounds parking privileges revoked.
No parking at Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club. Violators are subject to ticketing/towing
Upcoming activities/dates (Bound Calendar)
*If there is no ticket information available on the links provided, please contact the hosting school/venue for purchasing details.
2/27 4:00-8:00 Parent Teacher Conferences
2/28 No School-Teacher Comp Day
2/28 6:00 Individual Speech Showcase (SFHS Auditorium)
3/1 TBD District Individual Speech
3/3 No School/Professional Development
3/2 6:00 HS B/G Wrestling Awards Banquet (Student Center)
3/4 6:00 Bowling Awards Night (Student Center)
3/6 7:00 Parade of Bands (Blue Gym)
4/7 No School/Professional Development
4/17 2 hour early dismissal
4/18 & 4/21 No School
4/26 Prom
5/18 Graduation
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