LUNCH MENU for today is:
BBQ bacon cheese burger, hash brown potatoes
Antipasto salad
Chicken fajita wrap
Grilled cheese sandwich, pizza

Bowling: Mr. Battle is requesting students planning to bowl to sign up with him during their lunch periods. Do not forget to check with your counselor if you need physical education credit.

Bowling: Wednesday, February 15 will be the day for the bowling meeting, first period in Lecture Room B. During the lunch periods, Mr. Battle will be forming the bowling teams. FOUR members to a team. YES 4.

After School Detentions: Mr. Battle and Mr. Foreman will be having after school detentions starting today. (Mr. Battle is NOT encouraging students to get more detentions because of this)! Thank you!

Saturday School for February: February 11

Messaros Photography: Will be here February 15 and February 17 to take program pictures. Instructors please email Mary West with what day would work best for your class if you would like program pictures taken. Order envelopes can be picked up in the Student Services Office.

Students: Any student of African descent who made Honor Roll for the first 9-week grading period, please see Mr. Wilde.

College-bound seniors: All Lorain County Community Foundation scholarship applications are due 2/10/2012!

Tours: Midview Middle School will tour Thursday, Feb. 9 in the a.m.

FAFSA: Any Student needing assistance filing for FAFSA, Mr. Newman, from College Now, will be at the JVS on February 17th from 7:30 am until the close of the day. Please stop into Student Services to sign up.

National Technical Honor Society: The National Technical Honor Society is accepting applications for new membership. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 17, 2012. New members will be selected by a panel of JVS faculty. Application forms are available on the JVS website under Student Forms or NTHS.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS
February 14 & 15, 2012
Pre-registration is preferred through the Career Services Office. Students will receive a Job Search pass for the session. An agenda book and student ID will still be required. Students can attend during their free time and will be dismissed so not to miss lab or academic classes! During these designated sessions, students will meet with Bill Elliott to discuss the
job search process or other concerns.

Tuesday, February 14 7:15-7:45 In Technology Lab Room A108
Tuesday, February 14 10:25-11:10 In Technology Lab Room A108
Tuesday, February 14 2:15-2:45 In Technology Lab Room A108
Wednesday, February 15 11:15-11:40 In Technology Lab Room A109
Wednesday, February 15 12:00-12:30 In Technology Lab Room A109

The ECE II Chapter of FCCLA is collecting new or gently used blue jeans for the Teens for Jeans campaign. These jeans will be given to homeless teens throughout the area as a part of Aeropostale’s outreach project! The class that brings in the most jeans by Friday, Feb. 17th wins a class pizza party!

Soles 4 Soles is an agency that provides shoes to individuals in need. Please bring in gently used shoes that your family is not wearing by Friday, Feb. 17th! “Make a difference One Step at a Time!”

Amherst: All Amherst Yearbooks orders must be online until March when the price increase goes into effect. www.jostensyearbooks.com

Looking for money for college tuition? The Avon/Avon Lake Rotary scholarship application is now available in student services.

From Feb. 7:

Key Club members: Don’t forget we’re making Valentines for nursing home residents after school today, Tuesday the 7th. Meet in Mrs. Getz’s Room 217 or Ms. Hutner’s Room 218 and plan to stay for about an hour.

Attention club and activity members! Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, February 8th. Schedules are posted in eight locations in the commons so feel free to write your times in your agendas. Get ready. Dress up, and get photo-ready!

Would you like to have a special someone serenaded in class on Feb. 14th? Singing Valentines! Just $5. The choir will be selling Singing Valentines in the lunch room from now until February 8th. There is a limited number so...don’t miss out! Buy now!

Senator Sherrod Brown is currently accepting applications from juniors and seniors interested in becoming a Senate Page for the upcoming 2 summer sessions. Applications are due February 20, 2012, and can be accessed at http://brown.senate.gov/ohio/students/pages/. Questions can be answered by calling Senator Brown’s page coordinator, Joe Wieder, at 888-896-6446.

Scholarship alert! Are you a senior interested in an agriculture or natural resource field? If so, please stop in to student services and pick up the scholarship application from the Lorain Soil and Water Conservation District. You must have a 2.5 GPA for the first semester of this year to qualify for this $1000.00 scholarship. The application deadline is April 30th.

Attention SADD Members! There is a meeting this Wednesday, February 8th at 3:15 p.m. in room 224. We NEED students to help organize spring activities - members old and new, this means YOU! Please see Mrs. Pietch or Mrs. Gonzalez with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Check out the Great Lakes Science Center Spring Break Camps. More information can be found at the Great Lakes Science Center website and on the Summer Internship webpage on the AHS Guidance website.

Sophomores interested in applying to the JVS: The deadline for applications to be turned in to student services is February 13th. You must fill out a paper application and get your parents’ signature before turning it in to your counselor. If you apply online, you’ll need to print out the application, get your parents signature, and turn in to your counselor by February 13th.

Any student that has requested an official transcript needs to come by Student Services to pick the envelope up as soon as possible.

Attention students grades 9-11! Auditions for Colorguard are Thursday, Feb 9th at 3:30pm. For more information, please see Mr. Hoersten, or a current member of the colorguard!

Check out all the new scholarships recently added to the list in Student Services and on the school’s web page.

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING:
Today
7 Physics Program with Classes in Commons
7 Choir selling Singing Valentines in the Commons during lunches
7 Teens for Jeans Collection in the Commons
7 Key Club Meeting, 3:15pm-4:45pm, Room 217 and 218
7 Avon Robotics Team Meeting, 3:30pm-7:30pm, Room 172
7 Avon Robotics Maneuverability, Room 130 / 132, 3:30-6:30pm
7 Musical Rehearsal from 3:30pm-6:30pm, Auditorium or Community Room
7 Avon Hockey Team Meeting, Room 202, 5pm-7pm, (4:30pm-7pm)
7 Tech Crew 6:30-9:30pm Auditorium, Scene Rm.
7 Athletic Boosters Meeting, 7:30pm, S.S. Lecture Hall, Rm. 260
Wednesday
8 Photo Day for All Clubs and Groups
8 BLT Mtg. 7:15am, Media Center
8 Spanish Foods Day 1st through 5th periods in Room 104
8 Choir selling Singing Valentines in the Commons during lunches
8 Gym Classes 8th period to Auxiliary Gym
8 Teens for Jeans Collection in the Commons
8 SADD Meeting, 3:15pm-4pm, Room 224
8 Student Council Meeting, 6-8pm, Room 205
8 Wednesday School, 3:20pm – 5:20pm, S.S. Lecture Hall, Rm. 260
8 Avon Robotics Team Meeting, 3:30pm-7:30pm, Room 172
8 Avon Robotics Maneuverability, Room 130 / 132, 3:30-6:30pm
8 Musical Rehearsal from 3:30pm-6:30pm, Auditorium or Community Room
Thursday
9 Choir selling Singing Valentines in the Commons during lunches
9 Teens for Jeans Collection in the Commons
9 Winter Sports Club Departs for the Slopes (Tentative) 3:10-4pm, Commons
9 Colorguard Clinic, Band Room, 3:30pm-6pm
9 Avon Robotics Team Meeting, 3:30pm-7:30pm, Room 172
9 Avon Robotics Maneuverability, Room 130 / 132, 5-6:30pm
9 Student Council Meeting, 3:30-5:30pm, Room 205
9 Varsity Cheerleading, 3:30pm-5pm, Room 130
9 JV Cheerleading, 3:30pm-5pm, Community Room
9 Freshmen Cheerleading, 3:30pm-5pm, Room 134/6
9 Musical Rehearsal from 3:30pm-6:30pm, Auditorium or Community Room
9 Musical Tech Crew 9:30am-4:30pm
9 Basketball Dinner in the Commons, 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Friday
10 NHS Doughnut Day, Commons, 7:15am-8:10am
10 Introduction to Engineering Field Trip to LCCC, 8am-1pm
10 Teens for Jeans Collection in the Commons
10 Choir selling Singing Valentines in the Commons during lunches
10 ODE PE Assessment Standards Staff Training Program, 9am-1pm, Community Room (8:30am-1:30pm)
10 Choir Classes Moved to Auditorium 7th and 8th periods
10 Avon Robotics Team Meeting, 3:30pm-7:30pm, Room 172
10 Musical Rehearsal from 3:30pm-6:30pm, Auditorium or Community Room
10 Set up for Wrestling Tournament, Both Gyms after school
Saturday
11 WSC Wrestling Tournament, all day, Hosted at AHS for Conference, Both Gyms, Commons
11 Tech Crew 6:30-9:30pm Auditorium, Scene Rm.
Sunday
12 City of Avon Rec. Basketball, 12noon-3:45pm, Both Gyms, (11:45am-4pm)
12 Avon Robotics Team Meeting, 1pm-5pm, Room 172
12 Avon Robotics Maneuverability, Room 130 / 132, 1-5pm

Looking for money for college tuition? The Avon/Avon Lake Rotary scholarship application is now available in student services.

From Feb. 7:

Friday, February 17th, 2012 join us for a fundraiser featuring Avon Lake Kiwanis / Avon Lake Key Club chili dinner - complete with desserts and beverages, all for $6 - from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Avon Lake High School Commons. The chili is prepared by Novotny Catering. All proceeds from the dinner directly benefit the Make a Wish foundation. Take a night off from cooking, bring the whole family and lend your support to this worthwhile cause. Make a difference, buy a ticket!!

Looking for adventure? Venturing Crew 338 goes rock climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting, camping, geocaching, and lots more! Find out about us on Facebook “Venture Crew 338 Avon Lake”. Venturing is a national youth development program for high school men and women through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Join us for light refreshments and information Monday, February 20 at 7:00 PM in the main hall at the American Legion on Walker Road in Avon Lake. Any questions? Contact Ken Bonenberger 440-822-0829 or Becky Booth 440-610-9856.

Attention Students: Have you run out of paper? Printed your last copy? Pick up a STUDENT PRINTING envelope at the desk to the right of the main office. For $5.00 you can get 500 more copies! Envelopes are available on the table in front of the payment depository. Add $5.00, complete the front and drop in depository. Your account will be updated within 24 hours.

Dave Kasper Guest Artist Performs With Avon Lake Jazz Ensemble on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 7:30pm in the Avon Lake Performing Arts Center.

Twenty-seven year old Davey “Gravy” Kasper, woodwinds (Saxophones, Clarinets, Flutes and EWI) , has been privileged to play with the Temptations, Al Martino, Guy Lombardo, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra (Playing the role of "Jimmy Dorsey), Tito Puente Jr., Either Orchestra and has opened up for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Pancho Sanchez and Tony Bennett. Kasper grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland and received his degree in music from Cleveland State University in the summer of 2006.
Active on the local music scene, Kasper enjoys teaching saxophone, clarinet and flute in Downtown Cleveland and the Suburbs. A journey man musician since his early teens, Kasper is involved playing with many groups in town regularly including: Revolution Brass Band, Velvet Voyage, Shout, Ernie Krivda and the Fat Tuesday Big Band, Dan Zola Orchestra, Eddie Brunswick and the Hot Rod Lincoln's and several creative projects. Dave always looks forward to putting out new and original music! Keep posted for new releases and such here at: DaveKasper.net!

Guidance - College Visits – Scholarships

Check out DeVry University’s free ACT prep review sessions and have your parents stay for a free Financial Aid Information Session. Lunch will be provided. Space limited to the first 20 students. To register call 216-328-8754 or email msalgado2@devry.edu. Review sessions are being held the Saturday prior to the ACT test dates on their Seven Hills Campus (4141 Rockside Road, Suite 110, Seven Hills).

Attention Students and Parents….FAFSA got you Scared? Get help filing your FAFSA at LCCC’s Financial Aid Service Center. College Goal Sunday is February 12, 2012 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. This free service is for anyone interested in attending any college or university. Reservations are necessary. For your appointment, call LCCC at 440-366-4505.

ATTENTION STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PSEO: There will be a MANDATORY PSEO meeting on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00pm in the PAC. PARENTS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AS WELL. See you there!

Attention, juniors and seniors! Getting into college just got a little bit easier. ACT prep classes will be held weekly, starting Wednesday, February 15, at the Lorain County Joint Vocational School. The new, five-week course will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. College-bound students can boost their ACT scores to compete for top colleges and scholarship dollars. Learn new tips and skills. For more information, go to www.ActTestPrep.info.

2012 Veterinary Exploration Conference on Saturday, February 25th at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus. Registration is available on-line at www.mvcinfo.org under the “Events” tab. Registration Deadline: February 17, 2012.

The Avon Lake Common Scholarship application packet is now available through March 2, 2012. You are able to complete and print your application on-line. Any cover sheet that may be requested for a particular scholarship can be picked up in the guidance office. Please visit www.avonlakecityschools.org, select the High School, Students, Guidance, Financial Aid and Scholarship Information. At this point you will want to review the “Common Scholarship Guidelines”, and complete the “Common Scholarship Application”.

ZAPS ACT Seminar at Avon Lake High School will be March 19th & 20th from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Cost is $79.00, please contact Mr. Kaminski for more information.

Any high-achieving female sophomore or junior who would benefit from a scholarship to attend a summer academic program at an Ivy League or other excellent college, please visit http://www.joyceivyfoundation.org for more information. Deadline: March 19, 2012.

Any 11th or 12th grade student is eligible to submit an essay for the John Mercer Langston Memorial Essay Contest. 1st Place = $1000; 2nd Place = $500.00; 3rd Place = $250.00. Visit www.avonlakecityschools.org, choose HS/Students/Guidance/Announcements to see the contest rules. DEADLINE: Thursday, April 12, 2012.

SENIORs

Clubs and Organizations

Thursday, February 9:

ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY: There will be a MANDATORY Meeting Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:10 am in room 166. All members are expected to attend the meeting in order to maintain membership in the society. Upcoming service project at Troy Intermediate will be discussed. Contact Mme Storer immediately with schedule conflicts or questions. Merci et à Jeudi prochain.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

ATHLETICS

Songs for Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
All At Once The Fray After Early Bird
I’d Hate To Be You When People Find Out What This Song Is About Mayday Parade After 1st Period
You Belong With Me Taylor Swift After 2nd Period
A Dustland Fairytale The Killers After 3rd Period
What’s Up? 4 Non Blondes After 4th/5th Period
It Will Rain Bruno Mars After 6th/7th Period
The Time Of My Life David Cook After 8th/9th Period
If You Can’t Hang Sleeping With Sirens After 10th Period
Secrets OneRepublic After 11th Period
Ours Taylor Swift After 12th Period

Looking for money for college tuition? The Avon/Avon Lake Rotary scholarship application is now available in student services.

Dance: The Brookside Ski Club is sponsoring a semi-formal dance in the high school gym on Saturday – February 18, 2012. The doors will open and the dance start at 8:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. All students must secure transportation and leave the premises by 11:20 p.m. Ticket prices are $10.00 presale. Tickets will be on sale the week of February 13 through 17, 2012. Tickets will be sold at Brookside in the main lobby during the lunch periods and after school in Room 100A with Mrs. Golden until 3:30 p.m. for our JVS students. Ticket price Saturday night at the dance will be $15.00. Dress will be semi-formal.

To bring a non-Brookside date to the dance, the approval of Brookside High School‘s principal is necessary. This completed form must be returned to Mr. Daugherty’s office by 3 PM Wednesday – February 15, 2012. Forms are in JVS Student Services.

BROOKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 6-12, 2012

MONDAY – FEBRUARY 6
9th Girls Basketball (H) Sandusky; 4:30 PM
JV Girls Basketball (H) Open Door High; 6:00 PM
Varsity Girls Basketball (H) 7:30 PM
Drama (Choreography Only) 3:15 – 5:30 PM
Interact will meet in Room 100A; 3-4 PM

TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 7
HSTW Senior Assessment; 8:00 – 3:00 PM
9th Boys Basketball (H) Keystone; 4:30 PM
JV Boys Basketball (H) Keystone; 6:00 PM
Varsity Boys Basketball (H) Keystone; 7:30 PM
Drama (Choreography Only) 3:15 – 5:30 PM

WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 8
HSTW Senior Assessment; 8:00 – 3:00 PM
9th Girls Basketball @ Lutheran West; 4:30 PM
JV Girls Basketball @ Wellington; 6:00 PM
Varsity Girls Basketball @ Wellington; 7:30 PM
Drama – Finish Tech; 3:05 – 7:30 PM

THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 9
Drama – Select Cast Rehearsal; 3:05 – 5:30 PM (Finish Sewing 5:30 – 7:30 PM)

FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 10
Application Deadline for the 2012 Community Foundation of Lorain County Scholarships
Senior Winter Sports Recognition Night; 7:00 PM
9th Boys Basketball (H) Buckeye; 4:30 PM
JV Boys Basketball (H) Buckeye; 6:00 PM
Varsity Boys Basketball (H) Buckeye; 7:30 PM
Drama – Select Cast Rehearsal; 3:05 – 5:30 PM

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 11
JV Girls Basketball @ Firelands; 1:00 PM
Varsity Girls Basketball @ Firelands; 2:30 PM
Boys Varsity Wrestling; PAC Tournament @ Columbia; 9:00 AM

SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 12
Youth League Basketball Games; 10:00 – 5:00 PM
College Goal; 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Open Gym; 5:00 – 7:00 PM

From Feb. 7:

OGT TUTORING

TODAY from 2:50 – 3:50

• 10th Grade Science with Ms. Hedrick
• 11th Grade Science with Mrs. Dahman

OGT’s are the week of March 12th. Please see the flyers posted around the school for tutoring information.

FOOTBALL MEETING
There will be a football meeting TODAY immediately after school in the Choir room. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS
Any student council members, who are interested in making cards for the Nursing Homes, please see Mrs. Helber or Mrs. Ternes for materials. Cards are due Friday!

CARNATION SALE
Buy a carnation to show your Valentine’s Day feelings. Cost will be $2.00 per carnation. You MUST purchase a carnation by Thursday during lunch to guarantee Valentine’s Day delivery.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
There will be a Science Olympiad meeting TODAY in the Health room immediately after school.

LACABSE RECOGNITION
Any student eligible for LACABSE recognition please turn in your forms by Thursday, February 9th to Mrs. Watson in the Guidance Office.

ATTENTION SENIORS
Be sure to turn in your pictures for the Senior Slideshow. Put your pictures in the box located in the Guidance Office. Photos are due by Wednesday, February 22nd. Any questions please see Hannah Ernst, Kayla Mihalik or Michelle Kozura.

DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR PHOTO!

If you have been accepted to college, technical school or the military after graduation, please see Mrs. Branzel ASAP for a special surprise!!!

CLIPPERS FOR CHRIST
Clippers for Christ bible study will start back up again Fridays from 2:50 -3:25 in Ms. Hedrick’s room.

CLEARVIEW’S GOT TALENT
Get ready Clearview. Clearview’s Got Talent, formerly Star Search, will be held on Saturday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium. We will be featuring talent from Clearview High School and Durling Middle School. Auditions will be held on February 14th and 15th. Please see Mrs. Branzel or Mrs. Howard at the High School or Mrs. Cooley at Durling to sign up for auditions or information. Tickets will be $3.00. Proceeds to benefit the National Honor Society.

START WORKING ON YOUR SONGS, DANCES, ETC. FOR A SPECTACULAR SHOW!

LOCK IN
The Track Lock In has been re-scheduled. A new date will be announced at a later time.

SENIOR CHEERLEADING APPAREL
Sale is continuing through February 10th. Please stop by the main office for an order form.

TUESDAY, February 7, 2012
4:30 pm Boys Freshman Basketball HOME vs. Lutheran West
6:00 pm Boys JV Basketball HOME vs. Lutheran
West
7:30 pm Boys Varsity Basketball HOME vs. Lutheran West

WEDNESDAY, February 8, 2012
Lunch Periods US Navy with Petty Officer Tucker
6:00 pm Girls Varsity Basketball AWAY @ Oberlin

THURSDAY, February 9, 2012
None

FRIDAY, February 10, 2012
8:00 am Tech Meeting (CHS)
9:00 am EMIS (Kohler & Meade)
10:00 am Truancy meeting w/Patti Hill (Kohler)
11:30-2:30 pm PSEO Meeting @ LCCC (Branzel/Howard)
4:30 pm Boys Freshman Basketball HOME vs.
Columbia
6:00 pm Boys JV Basketball HOME vs. Columbia
7:30 pm Boys Varsity Basketball HOME vs.
Columbia

SATURDAY, February 11, 2012
8:00 am–Noon Lorain County Solo & Ensemble @
Amherst High School
10:00 am Boys Varsity Wrestling AWAY @ Columbia
(Patriot Conference Championships)
11:00 am Girls Freshman Basketball AWAY @
Edison
1:00 pm Girls JV Basketball AWAY @ Fairview
2:30 pm Girls Varsity Basketball AWAY @ Fairview
4:15 pm Boys Freshman Basketball AWAY @ Lorain
6:00 pm Boys JV Basketball AWAY @ Lorain
7:30 pm Boys Varsity Basketball AWAY @ Lorain

Will be dismissed Friday, Feb. 10 at 1:20 p.m. for the winter season pep rally.

Attention all Columbia seniors: You can order your Senior t-shirts. The cost is $15 and you can bring your check made payable to CHS or cash to Mrs. Kobe in the main office at CHS before or after school. Please make sure you see Ashley Arendash and sign the 2012 sheet for the back of the shirt and if you are purchasing one write down your size. If you do not see Ashley you can also do this with Mrs. Kobe at CHS.

From Feb. 7:

Reminders for the week:
Attention Academic Challenge Team: There will be no practice today. Remember to bring your $5 for lunch tomorrow and meet in the music room at 7:30 tomorrow.

Spirit week continues with Blast from the Past on Wednesday. Check out the back of your parents’ closets or take a trip to Salvation Army for your 70’s, 80’s and 90’s gear! All dress must be school appropriate. Check the posted announcements for details.

Reminder to all Science Fair participants-Project check-in and set-up begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 9th. Please see posted announcements for complete details.

The Class of 2013 continues their Valentine’s Day chocolate sucker and chocolate covered pretzel sale through Feb.10th during all lunch periods. The cost is $1.00 or 6 for $5.00. The suckers are milk chocolate and will be delivered on Valentine’s Day. Order can be sent to JVS if specified. Thanks for your support.

Due to the number of students who still need to purchase their $15 senior t-shirt, we are extending the deadline to this Thursday, February 9. Please get your money to Mr. Sincel asap.

Guidance News:
Attention seniors: The deadline for the Community Foundation of Lorain County Scholarships is fast approaching. Applications are available in the guidance office and include more than 30 scholarship opportunities on one application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must be received or postmarked by February 10.

Meetings for the Week:
SADD meeting: Wednesday, February 8 at 2:20 in the cafeteria

Sports News:

Spirit week is February 6 through February 10.
Monday-Pajama Day
Tuesday-Superhero/Villain Day
Wednesday-Blast from the past!
Thursday-Blackout!!
Friday-Wear your Raider pride-green & white day!!
All dress is school appropriate.

Reminder to all Science Fair participants-Project check-in and set-up begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, February 9th. Please see posted announcements for complete details. All projects need to be in place by 6:00 pm. Judging will begin at approximately 6:00 pm. Students must remain with their project until they are dismissed. Your project will be judged by at least 2 judges. Please plan on being here until 9:00 pm.

Attention all students: The Yearbook staff is having a spring-price-break sale through April 5. Purchase your 2012 yearbook by April 5 for the discounted price of $70. After spring break the price rises to $75.

Attention all seniors: Senior t-shirts ordering continues this week during all lunch periods at the high school. The cost is $15. Orders will be accepted through next Friday, February 3. Please make sure you sign the 2012 sheet for the back of the shirt. If you are purchasing a shirt write down your size. If you are not here during lunch see Mr. Sincel or Mrs. Kobe to get your signature on the shirt.

Attention Columbia High school seniors: If you have any questions about announcements or ordering your cap and gown for graduation, please contact Jostens directly at 440-934-0482. If you did not order your cap and gown before Dec. 10th, the price jumps to $50! If you need a packet from Jostens for cap & gown, announcements and senior items, see Mrs. Kobe in the main office.

Guidance:
Attention Seniors: The Columbia Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its many scholarships. Please see the guidance website for these local scholarships open ONLY to students living in Columbia Township. Awards are up to $2,000. The deadline is April 1, 2012.

Attention students: The guidance office is offering an anger management group for students. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Holland as soon as possible.

Attention Juniors: Future Connections, a program of University Circle Inc, is an 8 week summer study and internship opportunity for rising seniors in high school. There will be 5 students from Lorain County chosen through an application and interview process. Students earn a $1,000 stipend for their work. The internship includes 4 weeks at a cultural institution and 4 weeks at a business along with special workshops. The ideal candidate is reliable, high-achieving, and interested in math and science. Application information is available from Mrs. Holland. Deadline is February 15th.

Attention students: Letters regarding participation in the PSEO Program for the 2012-2013 school year are available to students in their homerooms this morning. If you do not have a homeroom, please come to the guidance office for your copy or download one from the guidance website. A mandatory meeting for students wishing to participate in the PSEO Program will be on the evening of March 1st. Please see the letter for more details.

Attention Students: Several new scholarship opportunities have been added to the guidance website for students interested in: pursuing the science, engineering, math and technology fields, a career in education, writing an essay about the 4th Amendment, among others. There are now over 44 scholarship opportunities listed. Do not miss out on this money for college.

Attention juniors and seniors! Getting into college just got a little bit easier. ACT prep classes will be held weekly, starting Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Lorain County Joint Vocational School. The new, five-week course will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. College-bound students can boost their ACT scores to compete for top colleges and scholarship dollars. Learn new tips and skills. For more information, visit the guidance office, or go to www.ActTestPrep.info.

Attention Students: Teen Institute of Lorain County is looking for students from Columbia Station to be part of this newly formed countywide coalition of high school students who set out to spread the message of living a drug- and alcohol-free life and making positive choices. Find out more at tinyurl.com/TiLorainCounty or at facebook.com/#!/CTCLorainCounty.

Attention juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association is hosting a conference and college fair on Saturday, February 25th in Columbus. Please see guidance website or Mrs. Holland for more information.

Attention Seniors: Do you have at least a 3.5 GPA and 3 years of the same foreign language? You may qualify for the Award of Merit. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due by Thursday, March 1st. See Mrs. Holland if you have any questions.

Attention Seniors: Free Application For Student Financial Aid deadlines are just around the corner. Get FREE help filing the FASFA at any one of the FINANCIAL AID SERVICE CENTER events sponsored by Lorain County Community College on February 12th and 28th, and March 7th. See CHS guidance website for details.

Miscellaneous announcements:
There was a bracelet found outside rm. 11 on Friday. If you have lost your bracelet, see Mrs. Kobe.

Attention all students: Our lost and found box in the main office is overflowing! If you are missing something, please check it out!

Attention all students and fans of Raider Athletics: We appreciate all the fans coming out and supporting our CHS teams. We do want to remind all fans that good sporting behavior is expected at all times. Please do not boo opponents. Support your classmates and let them handle things on the court or mat. We are proud of our school and fans, let’s make other teams aware and show others what it means to be a great fan!

Attention all students who ride the school bus: If you plan on getting off the bus anywhere other than your home, ex the Middle School, to go to the library, a friend’s house, you must have a note from home and get a pass from the office. If you need to take a different bus home or to school you need a pass as well.

Already thinking about prom? There are 15% off discount cards for Alterations Pro in North Olmsted if you need your prom dress altered. Pick up a card today.

Any Elyria Junior who still needs a Physical Education (P.E.) credit(s), please see Student Services.

Elyria: Winter Formal is Feb. 11th at Delucas in the Park. Tickets will be on sale at the JVS in the lobby before school on the following dates: 2/10. The cost is $12 or $20 per couple. Guest forms are available in student services.

From Feb. 7:

WEHS morning announcements Video Link
http://videos.sorensonmedia.com/Elyria+Schools/020712.avi/e4e02376-5194-11e1-b928-12313810845a

OGT 23 days
Good morning Elyria High! Today is Tuesday! February 7th, 2012.

Valentine’s Day
Welcome back, Valentine's Day is on its way! Thinking about a special someone? Can't find out what to get for them? Well it's your lucky day! The Freshman Class will be selling red and white carnations for one dollar in the student cafeteria today until the tenth. Flowers will be delivered to their homeroom, so know your Valentine's homeroom when you purchase the flower!

Teen Street Team
Teen Street team members! You have a meeting tomorrow after school in room 207-W. Please see Mrs. Bier if you have any questions.

Boys Tennis
Hello all you future boys tennis players. There will be an informational meeting on Monday, February 13 to discuss the upcoming tennis season. All students who are interested in playing Varsity and Junior Varsity tennis should attend. The meeting will be in room 115.

NHS
All NHS members! If you ordered a t-shirt, please stop in room 303-W before 5th period to pick it up. Also, if you have yet to turn in your Lake Erie Monsters permission slips and ticket money, please make sure that you do that as soon as possible or you will not be able to attend.

EHS bowling
After only 3 years EHS went into North Shore Conference Tourney as one of the underdogs to more experienced teams but let them know we are on the rise! Last year we finished in 11th place. This year our boys fell only 53 pins short of first place taking 4th out of 15! Great scores bowled by our Varsity boys were:
Brad Fairbanks 211 & 223
Marq Fairbanks 238 & 208 finishing 7th overall Mark Hartman 200 & 203 17th overall Mike Wagner 210 Aaron Kilgore 212
Girls who finished last year in 14th place took an awesome 5th place this year shocking the crowds!

Emily Henceroth set an all time Conference record this year beating out all boys & girls scores in the tournament with a new conference record 764 series (279-259 & 226 games) Beating her last year 2nd place finish by 118 pins & her average by 208 pins! Way to go Pioneer Bowlers we have arrived! Good luck in Sectionals this coming weekend, you can do it!

EHS Dance Team
The First Annual EHS Dance Team Showcase
will be Sunday February 19th at 6pm in the EHS Main Gym
Tickets: Adult $6.00. Students, Seniors $4.00. There are Dance Teams from 7 area schools participating, concession stand, and opportunity to buy a ticket for the car raffle too! Please come and support your school for this event!

JVS
Sophomores applying to JVS must go online to fill out their JVS applications ASAP. This next part is important sophomores. AFTER FINISHING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU MUST PRINT OUT THE FIRST PAGE OF YOUR APPLICATION, SIGN YOUR APPLICATION, HAVE YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGN YOUR APPLICATION, AND TURN THE SIGNED FIRST PAGE OF YOUR APPLICATION IN TO YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL ELIMINATE YOU FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE JVS.

ACT Math
Are you interested in performing well on the Math portion of the ACT. If so, Mrs. Baytos will be hosting an ACT Math Study Session on Thursday for the upcoming ACT test. This session is open to any students who are registered for the February 11th test.

Rotary Strive
Hey all seniors that are participants of rotary strive club there is a meeting this Thursday! The Elyria police department’s canine team will give a presentation about the career of a police dog, Stuka, his handler, Officer Rick Walker will also be there in the Wifi Cafe first period from 7:50 - 8:35 am

EHS Dining Hall
Breaking news from the E-H-S dining hall! I have some great news to all nacho lovers this week’s creation station is called the "Nachos Grande".

Talent show

All students, got talent? Then it is time to show it. The fine arts department is now accepting applications for this year Elyria high school talent show. If you dance, sing, play an instrument, rock out in a band, then this event is for you. If chosen, you will have the opportunity to perform on stage in our auditorium. Deadline for applications is February 24. Applications for this year’s talent show can be picked up in the band room.

United States Air Force
Off we go. Into the wild blue yonder… Juniors and Seniors interested in the United States Air Force? Representatives from the United States Air Force will be visiting EHS to speak to all Juniors and Seniors interested. This event will take place next tomorrow from 9:45 to 11:00 am in the Media Center.

In case any of you aren’t aware, the link below will lead you to the website (the January page for our school) that has up to date sports scheduling information. Whenever there is a change, it is one of the first places that the changes are supposed to be made. You can also sign up for email alerts to changes for your favorite sports! This will be especially helpful in the spring time when baseball is trying to field games!

Firelands Local Schools Falcons Schedule for January 2012 - http://www.highschoolsports.net/Month/Firelands-Local-Schools-Oberlin-OH/All/All/All/2012/January/

From Feb. 7:

Attention all 4-H and FFA members that are 15 and older - Are you tired of attending the mandatory Quality Assurance meetings for exhibitors with market animals? Come to the Ag. Room to sign up for the 3-year test-out option! The test will be during a Falcon period later in February! You must sign up by February 14th to attempt the test-out option. See Mrs. Finnegan for more details!

Art Society is now selling Valentines during all lunch periods. $1 gets you an original work of art to be delivered to your friend on Valentine's Day. Look for the Art Society sales table at lunch now through next Monday.

Please keep Mr. Muth in your thoughts and prayers. To check on Mr. Muth’s progress, go to his site
at - www.caringbridge.org/visit/jimmuth
If you wish to send a card or message, please bring it to the main office and we will send it to SAMS c/o Mrs. Gundersen. Monetary donations can be made at any First Merit Branch. Your continued prayers and love are needed.

SPORTS NEWS:
The boys’ track meeting will take place on Wednesday February 8th in the library. Please see Mr. Northeim if you have any questions.

ATTENTION SENIORS!! Winter Senior Appreciation Night on February 21st at the boys’ basketball game. Student Council will be having a hospitality room opening at 6pm for you and your families to enjoy. Line-up will begin promptly at 6:45pm, and seniors will be announced in between the JV and
Varsity games. You can pick up a form in the main office, or in Mr. Miller’s room. Please have the forms returned to Mr. Miller or Bekie Kozlowski by February 14th. TURN YOUR FORM IN ON TIME.

Bowlers are reminded of 4:00pm practice on Wednesday at Brunswick Zone in North Ridgeville.
Dinner will follow at BW3 in Elyria.

This week’s contests:
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
7 8 9 10 11 12
BBK @ Buckeye
6:00
GBK vs. Black
River 6:00
BBK @ Wellington
6:00
OHSAA Bowling
Sectional s

Keystone students interested in participating in a fund raiser for after –prom committee, please see Ms. Gleason.

Keystone Seniors come to Student Services to vote on senior superlatives and turn in pictures for graduation slideshow. See Ms. Gleason for you ballot. You only have until Feb. 9th!!

From Feb. 7:

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Friday is the last day to purchase a carnation during the lunch periods. Flowers will be passed out during 12th period on Valentine's Day. Buy one for $1.50 for your friends, your favorite teacher, or yourself!

NHS Members: Please plan to stay after school on Monday, February 13th to make chocolate-covered strawberries if you are able. Meet in room 202.

JUNIORS: Are you good at Math, Science, Tech or Art - the Community Foundation of Lorain County will sponsor 1 summer internship for a deserving Keystone student through Future Connections, a program of University Circle Inc. If you are interested in this great opportunity, please see Ms. Bache. Hurry – as the deadline for application submission is February 29.

Sophomores: IF you are applying to the JVS, go online, fill out the application, print it, sign it, have a parent sign it and turn it in to guidance by February 17. If you have questions, please stop by the guidance office.

Model UN will meet in room 101 after school on Thursday, 2/9 to prepare for the LEIMUN meet. See you there – WITH your country profiles.

Y4Y: we will be having a mandatory meeting Thursday, 2/9, after school. We will be working on upcoming fundraisers as well as the community service project for next week! See you Thursday!

Congratulations to the Keystone High School Hockey Team for staying undefeated on the season this past weekend! Keep up the good work.

Juniors: the American Legion will again send juniors to attend Boys’ State or Girls’ State this summer! Both are weeklong leadership seminars. Boys’ State is held at BGSU and Girls’ State is at Ashland University. Participants will experience hands-on operations of our democratic form of government, the organization of political parties and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio government. It’s a fun fast paced 8 days where new friendships with peers from all over Ohio develop and leadership skills strengthened. If interested in competing for one of the ALL-expense paid spots – stop in guidance and sign up!

Out of school guest forms for the Winter Formal are available in the office. They are due back by Friday, February 17.

Spring sport athletes need to complete their paperwork and hand in to Mr. Griswold. Baseball and softball practices begin February 20.

Seniors: please bring pictures for the graduation slide-show to Zak Sigmund or Johnny Scimemi by March 16. IF you have any questions, please see Janell.

The LMREC and the Ohio Rural Electric Co-op will be awarding a deserving sophomore or junior a paid week long trip to Washington D.C. If you are interested in this opportunity please log onto www.youthtour.coop or stop by guidance for more information!

Students: Do you want to earn SPIRIT POINTS before Winter Formal?? Youth 4 Youth and Keystone Elementary will be working to support our troops in the month of February. We will be accepting donations of candy, long socks, games, cards, puzzle books and toiletries for soldier care packages. Each item is worth a certain amount of points. The class with the most points will win spirit points for their class! Donations can be brought to Ms. K’s room (119) before or after school beginning today through February 10. Let’s support our troops and show your school spirit!! See flyers or Ms. K for details on point values.

French Club: there will be a meeting TODAY after school to discuss foreign language week. Let an officer know if you are unable to attend!

Midview students, who still owe fees, can come to Student Services at JVs to check the status of those fees.

Attention Midview Seniors—If you have not had your senior picture taken by Woodard Photography, they will be at MHS to take senior photos for the yearbook on Wednesday, February 15th from 8:15-10:30 only. There is no charge to students for this photo to be taken. Woodard will not be coming to JVS to take Midview pictures, those of you attending JVS must make arrangements to be here at the high school. Please be advised that there is a dress code for your senior pictures and it is requested that boys wear collared shirts and t-shirts are NOT acceptable on either boys or girls.

From Feb. 6:

Attention Seniors: Woodard will be here next Wednesday, February 15 from 8:15-10:30 to photograph all seniors who have not previously been photographed for the yearbook. This will be your last chance to be photographed, so don’t be left out! Sign up in the main office. Remember, February 15 is your LAST opportunity to be photographed for your senior yearbook!

Attention all students: Please sign-up to donate blood this week. The sign-up table is located in the front of the APR.

Join Teen Advisory Group: Are you interested in promoting future programs and activities at your public library? Join TAG, the Teen Advisory Group at the Grafton-Midview Public Library. The first meeting will be tomorrow night from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. TAG members will work on new displays, plan teen programs, help out with children's programs, and create a teen newsletter for the library. Plus, joining TAG will look impressive on your college applications. Call 926-3317 to register for the first meeting.

Winter formal: Do you want to go to the dance “where dreams come true?” Then come to our winter formal on February 25th from 7:30 till 10:30. Tickets will be sold for $8.00 later this month. We hope to see you there so we can get down and get our dance on.

Baseball: Attention all boys baseball players in grades 9-12 trying out for baseball: there is a mandatory tryout meeting this Friday immediately after school in the APR. Everyone trying out for baseball must attend.

Tennis players: Indoor tennis resumes Friday, February 10th. Please contact Coach Dukeman to reserve your spot. Also, boys’ tennis players will be having a meeting February 23rd at 2:30 in the APR. Tryouts will be the week of March 5th.

Ask Roger: Are you feeling blue? Do you have a few problems that need to be worked out? Are you looking for a friend to talk things over with? There is a new student here at Middie High who’s great with problems. Write out your problems on a sheet of paper and turn it in to the “Ask Roger” box in the main office. Today’s the last day. Advice for your problems will be answered in the next issue of The Midviewer.

Hockey: Congratulations to the Midview Hockey team who beat NDCL Saturday, 3-1 and Mayfield on Sunday at home 4-1. They went undefeated in divisional play this year with a perfect record of 12-0. They have not lost a divisional game in 2 years. However, the year is not over for the Middies as they have the Baron Cup and finally the state playoffs. Please support them tonight in the first game of the Baron Cup as they take on Western Reserve Academy at Brooklyn Rec Center at 6:30.

North Ridgeville Seniors: Please see Mrs. Sarringhaus in Student Services if you have not received your January treat.

From Feb. 7:

Attention students and teachers that are a part of the Sportsmanship Committee:
Our next SEI meeting will be THIS Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:00 am in Mr. Kerlin’s room. Please plan on attending.

Attention Key Club Members: There will be a meeting after school, Thursday February 9th, in Ms. Bowsher's room. Please bring your shirt for tie-dying. We will be done by 3:15 p.m.

Attention Students: The Great Lakes Science Center has an exciting and unique volunteer opportunity for students who are interested in science and science education: Science Break Camps. Camps run during school breaks, which include sessions for winter, spring and 10 weeks in the summer.

Camp volunteers are the extra hands and eyes for the camp staff. Volunteers help facilitate camp activities and operations. Camp volunteers monitor groups of younger children and act as role models for appropriate behavior and safety. Volunteers should have an enthusiasm for the arts and sciences which is an essential part of engaging our campers in the many different classes we offer.

Spring Break Camp dates are March 26-30 & April 9-13 all sessions will be held at Great Lakes Science Center in downtown Cleveland. A letter of recommendation is not required but it is recommended. Letters of recommendation should be submitted at the student’s interview. Applications are due no later than February 24, 2012.

Interviews will be scheduled on February 28 & 29 from 3:00 to 5:30pm and Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 9:30am – 12:00pm. The minimum commitment for Spring Break Camps is one eight-hour day. Camp hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm. Camp volunteers are required to work a minimum of one 8 hour day and attend mandatory training. Mandatory Training will be held March 18, 2012 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.

Applications and additional information on camps are available on our Website www.GreatScience.com.

Winter Formal will be on Feb. 18th from 7PM-10PM
Theme: "Through the Looking Glass"
Tickets go on sale Feb. 8th through Feb. 17th. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased at the bookstore.
Out of school guest forms are in the office
School IDs require to enter the dance

Zumbathon® and Blood Drive to benefit the Alex Sismour Memorial Basketball courts at Wilcox Elementary:
Wilcox Elementary’s Project “Together” will be hosting a zumbathon® and the Life Share Blood Mobile on Saturday, February 25th at the North Ridgeville Education Center – Community Room from 9-12pm. We are hoping that you will join us for FUN and FITNESS by giving zumba® a chance. Certified instructors will be donating their time (and energy!) for this event. Registration is $10 for 2 hours of zumbamania, raffles and a 50/50. Zumba® not your thing? You can still help our cause by participating in the Life Share Blood Drive! Please call Nicole Roth at (440) 353-1132 for an appointment or questions. Again, all proceeds will benefit the Wilcox Elementary School Alex Sismour Memorial Basketball Court Fund.
Please see your homeroom teacher or front office for more information. You must be 14 years old to participate and have a parent/guardian present if you are under 18.

Oberlin High School Schedule of Events
Always be sure to check the OHS website http://www.edline.net/pages/Oberlin_High_School for the most current and up to date information!

Oberlin seniors: Be sure to check the college pursuit board for scholarship information at Oberlin. The Community Foundation scholarship is due by TODAY.

Seniors – this is your last chance to apply for the KFC Scholar’s scholarship and the deadline for this is TODAY also.

Seniors: Next Friday is the final deadline for senior picture submissions for the 2012 yearbook. Please send digital copies to Mrs. Camino at dcamino@oberlin.k12.oh.us.

From Feb. 6:

February 6, 2012 Wellington High School Announcements
• Remember Room 103 is STILL the place to be to knit and crochet.
Join us every morning and keep the needles and hooks busy!
• French Club will meet Wednesday, February 8th at 7:30 a.m. in the Spanish room.
• Seniors: The local scholarship applications are now available in the guidance office.
• Applications for the Washington D.C. Free Youth Tour are now available in the guidance office for sophomores or juniors who receive their electric from LMRE. The application deadline is March 14.
• Winter Formal Dance – Saturday, February 25th 7-10 p.m. Out of school guest forms are due to Mrs. Drake by Wednesday, February 22 and the guest must bring a photo ID to the dance. $5/person at the door. There will be no presale! No jeans or t-shirts are permitted.
• Spanish Club will meet Wednesday, February 8th at 7:30 a.m. in Ms. Hanlon’s room to discuss Foreign Language Night. ¡Gracias!
• SADD will meet Friday morning at 7:30.
• Girls’ Soccer open gym is 7-9 p.m. tonight at Westwood. See Megan King if questions.
 The Penny Wars for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society begins today!