ANNOUNCEMENTS – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 – “A” DAY

ALL SOCCER PLAYERS:  There will be a meeting in the cafeteria on Wednesday, 11/18, at 3:00 pm.  All must attend.  Those still needing to return uniforms should do so at that time.

ALL STUDENTS: Spirit award nominations are due today by recess.  Thank you to all who have already submitted nominations.  The committee will meet today.  Spirit awards will be given out at next Wednesday’s Honors Assembly. 

ALL:  This week – there will be a faculty meeting on Wednesday, November 18 that day will be a Late Start Order.  On Thursday, November 19 it will be a Short Order Schedule due to Parent-Teacher conferences.  Conferences will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm.

SOPHOMORE/FRESHMAN CHRISTMAS ’09 SEMI-FORMAL:  This year’s semi-formal will take place on Saturday evening, December 19^th from 8:00 – 11:30 pm in the Prep cafeteria.  Reservations may be made with Mr. Dondero in M-212.  The cost is $60 per couple.  Space is limited so you need to get your deposit of $30 to Mr. Dondero ASAP.  The price includes a hot buffet dinner, DJ, unlimited soda, and ice-cream bar.

Italian Club:  Student passes are on sale for Italian Neorealism Film Day for Saturday, November 21.  If you would like to attend the Walter Reade Theater, NYC,  for a full afternoon of Neorealism films such as Fellini's I Vitelloni and DeSica's Umberto D and enjoy a taste of authentic Italian food, please see Ms. Romano in E-306 ASAP.  

FENCING: Any student who wishes to be on the fencing team this year (including returning members) there will be a brief but mandatory organizational meeting in Coach Evans’s room (H-202) on Thursday, November 19^th at 3:00 PM

Wrestling:  There will be a mandatory meeting for all members of the wrestling team on Wednesday, 11/18, at 2:45 in H203.  All football players on the wrestling team must see Coach Verdi by 2:30 on Wednesday for important information.

ALL STUDENTS:  Any student interested in joining the wrestling team, there will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, 11/18 at 2:45 in H-203.  If you have a conflict, you must see Coach Verdi before Wednesday.

SENIORS:  Saint Peter’s College will be here on December 7 for interviews.  If you are interested, please see Mrs. Martineau for an appointment.

CELTIC CLUB:  The Celtic Club will meet today at 3:00 pm.  Meet at Ms. McElroy’s room, E-204.  Any questions please see Ms. McElroy or senior, Kenan Moriarty.  We will be discussing officers, t-shirts, etc.

LITERAMA:  New and old members – there will be a meeting on Wednesday at 3:05 pm in e-307.  Please see Ms. Knittel or Ms. Groark if you are unable to attend.

ALL:  Baseball Club will meet today at 3:00 pm in B-220.  Come celebrate the end of freshman football team’s season and varsity road to meet Bergen Catholic.  Hot dogs, games etc.

MODEL UN OFFICERS MEETING:  We will meet today at 3:00 pm in B-216.  Planning mini Model UN.

History Club Cinema Presents: We Were Soldiers starring Mel Gibson, a Vietnam War movie, on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 pm in B-216.

ALL:  Are you interested in becoming CPR and First Aid certified?  Take a class through the American Red Cross here at Prep on Saturday December 12th.  To sign up or for more information see Ms. Flores in H-302.  Spaces are limited and deadline for sign-up is this Friday November 20th.

ALL:  The offices of Campus Ministry and Pax Christi are sponsoring a THANKSGIVING FOOD AND SUPPLIES DRIVE from Nov 16-24. Please place all donations in the designated boxes in the cafeteria. Questions? Talk to Ms. Toomb.

ALL:  Two tickets for Nets game tonight at Izod Center are available…free. See Fr. Azzarto

ALL:  A friend sent me 2 tickets for the Nets game at the Izod center for tomorrow, Tuesday, at 7:30.  They are free if you can use them. Let me know. Thanks, tony asj.

BRASS STUDENTS - Remember sectional rehearsal during lunch today.

GUITAR STUDENTS - Remember lessons with Mr. Kapsalis today during lunch.

CONCERT BAND STUDENTS - Mandatory rehearsal after school today begins promptly at 3:05. Also, the deposit for our spring trip to Washington DC is due.

STUDENT SURVIVOR:  “Don’t the freshmen and seniors think they’re Smart enough?”  Only TWO Freshman and TWO Seniors Homerooms have signed up. Why not join them?  Sign up your Homeroom Today to compete in Prep’s annual Trivial Pursuit competition!  Winning homeroom claims all proceeds toward their total in the Mission Drive competition

 Entry forms must be filled out with names of 2 Homeroom champions and $5 admission fee.  Bring to Mr. Cunneen Homeroom B216

ANIME CLUB:  The Anime Club will meet on Friday, November 20, at 3 PM in B215.

MR. ARTEAGA’S ENGLISH 2:  Bring vocabulary books to class.

JAVA HONORS:  Class will not meet.

ENGINEERING CLUB:  Engineering Club will be holding a short meeting in B315 to discuss dates for a tour of Stevens Institute of Technology. 

Juniors:  Class ring measurement today in the cafeteria at lunch.  Last chance.  See Mr. Hollywood.