Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Bulletin - 3/9/11

Bulletin last updated 3/9/11, 8:49 a.m.

Election Results


Thank you to everyone who came out to vote in yesterday's supplemental school levy. The levy passed and your continued support of the Genesee School and Community is greatly appreciated!

Booster Clothing


The deadline for the Spring Clothing order from the Booster Club is Friday, March 11. The clothing available is softball and baseball clothing and is not limited to athletes, but for parents and community as well. If you would like to order please contact Sheri Cornell at 208-310-1438.

Fishing Rod Building Class


A Fishing Rod building workshop will take place this weekend at Genesee High School. There are still 2 spots open. Contact JR Morrow at 285-1162 for more information.

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.

NEWSLETTER CORRECTION


The Genesee Girls Softball Team will be hosting a Softball Clinic for all girls in grades 1 through 6 on April 9th. The clinic will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until noon. The cost is $25 each and includes a t-shirt. *There was a misprint in the school newsletter. The correct date is April 9th. Additional information will be sent home with students this week. Watch for the flier and don't miss this fun Springtime event!

JR/SR High School News


1.) Congratulations to the Jr. High Boys Basketball teams who had great season openers here at home last night! The B team fell short of victory but the A team won! Good play by both!

2.) HS Choir will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m.

3.) Club Volleyball Practices: U16/Quint will practice in the auxiliary gym from 6-8 p.m. They will be joined by U18/Becker at 7 p.m. and U18 practice will last until 9. See you there!!

4.) Latah County 4-H and FFA beef weigh in will be March 26th in the Monson Barn at U-I. We will weigh beginning at 7 AM – 9AM. Please bring bill of sale or brand slip with them as we will have a brand inspector to transfer ownership if needed.

5.) Parents of Seniors: All seniors have been given information about applying for local scholarship awarded at graduation. Instructions for applying and all local scholarship applications can be found on the Genesee School District web page at the following link: http://www.sd282.org/guidance/scholarships/Local_scholarships.pdf

6.) Congratulations to Alan Berry who was chosen to play in the District Allstar Basketball game being played this evening at Booth Hall in Lewiston at 7:00 p.m. Nice job Alan!!

Activity Period


· Wednesday – 3/9 - 1:05 p.m. - OPEN
· Thursday - 3/10 – 2:05 p.m. - OPEN
· Friday – 3/11 - 3:05 p.m. - OPEN
· Monday – 3/14 - 9:40 a.m. - OPEN
· Tuesday - 3/15 – 10:40 a.m. - OPEN

Elementary After School Study Hall (3:15pm - 4:15pm

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*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. Wommack's room
· Wednesday - 3/9 - Mrs. Bielenberg's room
· Thursday - 3/10 - Mrs. Johnson'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 9, 2011 - WEDNESDAY
· Lunch: Cheese pizza, salad, pineapple bits, pudding and milk.
· Option #1: Ham bunwich (available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: Burrito(available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: Chef Salad(available to secondary students only)

· March 10, 2011 - THURSDAY
· Lunch: BBQ Pork in a bun, fries, peaches, graham cracker and chocolate milk.
· Option #1: Chicken burger(available to elementary & secondary students)
· Option #2: Fishwich(available to secondary students only)
· Option #3: Taco Salad(available to secondary students only)