ANNOUNCEMENTS – THURSSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008 - “E” DAY

ALL:  For the month of October – if you are free at 12 Noon on Wednesday’s please join us in the chapel to pray the rosary.

ALL:  Breaking Barriers is holding their first meeting for members today at 3:00 pm in the library.  For more information speak to officers Andrew Rader, Oscar Contreras, Joe Borsellino or Rashad Davis. Breaking Barriers goal is to create a safe and welcoming environment for ALL students.

SENIORS:  Fairfield University will be here for interviews on November 13.  Spots are very limited.  See Mrs. Martineau if you would like an appointment.

CELTIC CLUB:  The Celtic Club is looking for soccer players who wish to participate in Copa del Prep.  We are also collecting money for t-shirts.  The cost is $10.  Money and Copa del Prep sign-ups should see Ms. McElroy in E-204.

HISTORY CINEMA:  History Cinema presents Alfred Hitchcock’s, Foreign Correspondent, a story of WWII, today at 3:00 pm in B-216.

DUNK TANK – FESTIVAL:  Are you ready for a great celebration?  Join us on Friday, October 24^th for the Walkathon carnival.  There will be a faculty dunk tank and great games and a BBQ after our 5K walk along the Hudson River.

VEGETARIAN STUDENTS:  Any students who wish a vegetarian alternative at the Walkathon BBQ should sign up at the main office by Friday.

WALKATHON:  Don’t forget to bring in your envelope with $100 by today and begin dress down the very next day!  The Walk and Carnival are next week.  There will be a great barbeque, too!!!!  Walk the Walk!!

The Computer Club:  We will meet today at 3:00 pm in the Link Lab.

LITURGICAL CHOIR:  We will practice after school today with Mr. Harrold.  Please attend.  We will be preparing for Friday’s Mass.

Italian Club:  A brief meeting at 3:00 p.m. today (before viewing the documentary) for those interested in playing soccer in the Copa del Prep tournament (club members only!)  A reminder that our next event of our October festivities will take place today at 3:00 in E-306:  we will watch Prisoners in Paradise, a documentary of Italian POWs held captive in the United States during World War II.  Also, please pick up a permission slip if interested in attending Italian Mass at Our Lady of Pompeii Parish, Greenwich Village, and this Sunday, Oct. 19th. 

Culinary Club:   The culinary club will be attending a culinary workshop on December 4^th. If you are interested, please see Ms. Annetta or senior Justin Guerra-Sarreal for more information. There are only a few spaces remaining.   The next culinary club meeting will be on Wednesday, October 22 at 3:00 pm in B-317. 

Metropolitan Plunge 2008: Immersion trip reunion/reflection for the students who participated in the Metropolitan Plunge this summer, takes place today at 2:50 pm in M-307.  Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

History Club Mtg:  We will meet on Monday at 3:00 pm in B-216.

Mandatory Model UN Mtg:  For all Horace Mann conference goers, Thursday Oct. 23, 3:00 pm in B-216.  Those who missed this weeks’ meeting MUST CHECK IN with Mr. Cunneen or you are NOT ALLOWED TO GO to Horace Mann!  (Alex Mosa, Gary McCann, John Ng & Rolf Mazo this means you).

Science Club--Science Fair:  Friday at 3:00 pm in B-314, Dr. Robinson.   General meeting for all students who signed up or are interested in doing a Science Fair project. You need to have selected at least an area (bio, chem, physics, ecology, etc.) and a faculty mentor. Any interested faculty can come too.  We will talk about deadlines and registration requirements. We will attempt to answer any questions we can. Look on the internet for Science Fair links in your subject for lots of ideas and other stuff.

SOPHOMORES:  All Christian Service forms are due today.  Hand them in to Mr. Sekel by 3:00 pm in M-307.  Students going on weekend immersion trips do not have to submit the form.

FRENCH CLUB:  Meeting today at 3:00 pm in e-301.  We need a sufficient number of people to attend to discuss the future of the club.  If you want to play for the Copa del Prep soccer team, you must attend.

CHESS TEAM:  We will meet at 3:00 pm today in Mr. McCarthy’s library room.  All are welcome.

MARAUDER NATION:  Meeting today at 3:00 pm.

SOPHOMORES:  On Monday, 10/21, there will be a short meeting at 12:30 pm in the College Placement office on the 2^nd floor of Mulry Hall.  Any sophomores interested in being Prep’s representative to the NJ HOBY (Hugh O’Brien Youth Conference) meeting in the spring, is invited to attend.

ALL:  There will be a meeting for all returning members of the Rug by Team in E-404 on Friday at 2:45 pm.  Please be prompt.  There will be a meeting for new members only next week.  Stay tuned for further info.

CHESS TEAM:  We will meet this afternoon in Mr. McCarthy’s library room at 3:00 pm.

Jazz Band Members:  Please be reminded of today's rehearsal after school.

Percussion Students:  Because of yesterday's schedule, Mr. Gleich was not on campus. Lessons will continue next Wednesday.

ART CLUB:  There will be an ART CLUB meeting Monday October 20th, 3pm in E405 (art room).  Please direct any questions to Ms Klim or Mr. Smith.  Please attend this important meeting. 

VIDEO GAME HOUR: Join homeroom 1K for a video game hour from 3:15-4:15 on Monday, October 20 in B214.

Admission is $5.00 and will include a snack. Proceeds will go toward the homeroom Walkathon Fund.  Limited space is available--first come, first serve! 

NHS: Nomination forms for NHS officers and directions for filing them are available in the main office. Please note that the deadline is on Monday.  NHS elections will take place in B313 at 3:05pm on Monday 10/20/2008.  If you are unable to attend please see Ms. Panzera.  Details for induction ceremony on Oct.29 will be available on Tuesday. 

SOPHOMORES:  Must hand in permission slips for Reflection Night.  This is mandatory.  See Mr. Heffernan with questions.