Geographic Bee Update
Congratulations Anna Sobczyk!!Anna won the Genesee School Geographic Bee on Jan 6th, and has qualified to represent Genesee School and participate at the state level on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Boise State University. Anna had to take a written test after the School Bee . The written test was submitted at the State Level to see if she would be one of the top 100 students in Idaho to compete at the state level. She was! Congratulations Anna!!
Readers as Leaders Winners
Congratulation to Genesee "Readers are Leaders" Winners. Truman Renton was chosen for a Gold Award and will receive a $50 Book Gift Certificate and Jake DeMeerler was chosen for a Silver Award and will receive a $25 Book Certificate.
Newsletter Deadline
The deadline for the April Newsletter will be March 21st at Noon. *Please note the earlier deadline due to Spring Break. Please submit all items electronically to Mr. Peter Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org
PTO NEWS
Please remember BULLDOG BINGO NIGHT being sponsored by the Genesee PTO. The event will be held on March 19th, featuring a pizza dinner and raffle. More information to come!
PTO RAFFLE - American Girl Doll / Raft Trip
Don't miss out on your chance to win some fantastic prizes! In conjunction with our Bulldog Bingo event on March 19, the Genesee PTO is selling raffle tickets for the following prizes:
1. A new American Girl doll (Rebecca) who will come with a designer wardrobe
2. A Salmon River Raft Trip for two with a one-night stay at Salmon Rapids Lodge.
*Raffle tickets are currently being sold by PTO members for $1/ticket. (You do not need to be at Bulldog Bingo to win the prize.) Tickets may be purchased from Melissa Hanson at school or at Bulldog Bingo.
LIBRARY INFORMATION
Want a good magazine to read? Genesee Community Library has yearly subscriptions to many interesting magazines, like
Traditional Home, Health, American Patchwork and Quilting, Ranger Rick, Muse, Seventeen, and many more. You may check them out from the city library. See the complete list on the Genesee School District website on the Library link.
JR/SR High School News
1.) Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team who claimed the second place trophy at the State Tournament on Saturday! Great Season Bulldogs! We are proud of you!
2.) Congratulations as well to the Genesee Fan Base, Cheerleaders, Parents, Administration and Community for their POSITIVE cheering and support for the team that resulting in winning the sportsmanship award at the tournament! Nice Job everyone!
3.) Good Luck to the Jr. High Girls Basketball teams who will play Kendrick here at home beginning at 5:30 p.m. Go Bulldogs!
4.) Girls Basketball Players who have not yet paid for coaches gifts, PLEASE get your money in ASAP. Thank you.
5.) American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Applications are DUE TODAY, March 7th. This is a wonderful opportunity and we hope you don't miss out on your chance for memorable life experience! Please turn applications in to the High School Office, they will be picked up on Monday afternoon.
6.) The following people ordered, but have not yet paid for or picked up their Winter Ball pictures from Miranda Carter. Please do so ASAP! Sydney C, Jordyn S, Sophie DN, Makayla H and Natalie K.
7.) Music Events This Week: Wednesday - 8am Solo/Ensemble Festival - bus leaves at 8:10am. Please dress nicely and bring a cold lunch. HS Choir will meet at 7:00 p.m.
Activity Period
· Monday – 3/7 - 9:40 a.m. - OPEN
· Tuesday - 3/8 – 10:40 a.m. - OPEN
· Wednesday – 3/9 - 1:05 p.m. - OPEN
· Thursday - 3/10 – 2:05 p.m. - OPEN
· Friday – 3/11 - 3:05 p.m. - OPEN
Elementary After School Study Hall (3:15pm - 4:15pm)
*Reminder: This is not an activities based or daycare program. This is a program designed to help students accomplish homework tasks or receive additional help. Students need to have something to work on at the After School Study Hall. Thank you.
· Monday - 3/7 - Mrs. Esser's room
· Tuesday - 3/8 - Mrs. Johnson's room
· Wednesday - 3/9 - Mrs. Bielenberg's room
· Thursday - 3/10 - Mrs. Wommack's room
· Friday - 3/11 - NO PROGRAM
Bus duty for 3/7 through 3/11
Wommack, Weeks and Monteiro
Lunch
***Note: Elementary students may select the main entree or the first optional entree. Secondary students may select from all options. The complete monthly menu may be found on the food services website.
· March 7, 2011 - MONDAY
· Lunch: Burrito, rice, corn, strawberry dessert and milk.
· Option #1: Corndog (available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: Orange Chicken(available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: Chef Salad(available to secondary students only)
· March 8, 2011 - TUESDAY
· Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, rolls, green peas, apple turnover and milk.
· Option #1: Teriyaki chicken(available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: Quesadilla(available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: Chicken Caesar Salad(available to secondary students only)
