Bulletin - 12/18/09

Bulletin last updated 12/18/09, 9:00 a.m.

WINTER BREAK

For your planning purposes, Winter Break for Genesee Schools begins with Early Release TODAY. School will dismiss at 1:25 p.m. and busses will run regular routes at that time. School will be closed until Monday morning, January 4th, when classes will resume at 8:25 a.m. Have a safe, relaxing and fun break!

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday TODAY to Mrs. Esser!

Happy Birthday on the 23rd to Mrs. Matoon!

Happy Birthday on the 30th to Mrs. Renton!

Happy Birthday on the 31st to Mr. Hanson!!

Hoop Shoot Winners

Congratulations to the Genesee Local Elks Hoops shoot winners! The following students qualified for the Lodge contest at Moscow Junior High on January 23rd beginning at 9:00am - - 8-9 yr old category: Austin Pope, Brooklyn Mayer. 10-11 yr old category: Garrett Borth, Halley Ghigleri. 12-13 yr old category: Beau Tilleman, Kaliegh Ranisate. Information will be sent home today with each of the winners.

PTO NEWS

*Next PTO Meeting: Jan. 20, 2010 @ 7:00pm ~ Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend.

* ATTENTION all groups, clubs, organizations and classes: PTO will be organizing the Basket Silent Auction to be held on Jan. 23, 2010. If you have any questions and/or can help please contact Marnie Zenner at toothchick@genesee-id.com or 285-0262.

* Congratulations to the 2nd grade class for bringing the most Box Tops in October. You are amazing! Remember to keep saving your Box Tops. You can bring them in anytime. We will have another reward in February for the class that brings the most.

* The PTO will be sponsoring a Family Fun Bingo Night on March 27, 2010. We are currently organizing this event and are seeking volunteers to help at the event. If you are interested, please contact Caty Spence or Tami Pope. (contact info below)

* If you are not currently on our email list and would like to keep informed of PTO activities, meetings, and events, please email Caty Spence caty@moscow.com .

* If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, please contact Caty Spence caty@moscow.com 882-9136 or Tami Pope briantami05@genesee-id.com 285-1369. We welcome all input!

The PTO would like to thank every person that helps make Genesee School such a fantastic place to have our children spend their days. We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!

JR/SR High School News

1.) The Bulldogs were not successful against Kendrick in action played at Kendrick last night. Good things learned and we are proud of our Bulldogs!!

2.) Good Luck to the Boys and Girls Basketball teams who will travel to Cottonwood tomorrow for games beginning at 1:00 p.m. with the girls games. Go Dawgs!

3.) Good Luck as well to all of our teams as they travel to Colton on the 22nd for games beginning at 4:30, again with the girls leading the action! Good Luck!!

4.) Boys Basketball practice is right after school TODAY. See you there!

5.) Congratulations to the Purple Team who was the overall winner in spirit points for participation in dress up days this week! Nice job!!

Activity Period

· 12/18 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - NONE - Early Release for Winter Break
· 1/4 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 1/5 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 1/6 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 1/7 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
***** - No program today - Winter Break!
· 1/4 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 1/5 - Tuesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 1/6 - Wednesday - Mrs. Bielenbergs's Room
· 1/7 - Thursday - Mr. Sam's
· 1/8 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

Bus Duty for 1/4 - 1/8:

Waisenan, Carlson and Booth

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.

· 12/18 – Friday
· Lunch: burrito, tater tots, peaches, cookie and milk.
· Option #1: Crispito [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Eggroll
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 1/4 - Monday
· Lunch: Spaghetti, pretzel bites, green beans, applesauce and milk.
· Option #1: Teriyaki dippers [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Ham pocket
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 12/17/09

Bulletin last updated 12/17/09, 9:05 a.m.

LUCKY DAWG RAFFLE!

The GHS Class of 2010 Safe and Sober Graduation Committee is sponsoring a raffle with cash prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500! Tickets are available from all senior parents, and are available from parents at all home athletic events. Get your tickets now! Tickets will be sold for $10 each and make great stocking stuffers!

WINTER BREAK

For your planning purposes, Winter Break for Genesee Schools begins with Early Release tomorrow. School will dismiss at 1:25 p.m. and busses will run regular routes at that time. School will be closed until Monday morning, January 4th, when classes will resume at 8:25 a.m. Have a safe, relaxing and fun break!

Birthday Wishes

Mrs. Renton will celebrate a birthday over Winter Break. Her birthday is December 30th and she will be 39!! Happy Birthday Mrs. Renton!!

JR/SR High School News

1.) Good Luck to the boys basketball teams who will travel to Kendrick tonight for games beginning at 6:00 p.m. Go Bulldogs!!

2.) The following students need to meet with Mr. Scripter in the Library on Thursday during Activity Period for PSAT results: Nikki A., April B., Lacey F., Rachel K., Miranda L., Tallah R., Courtney S., Tauna T., Jake W-M, Sam D-N, Gavin E. and Ryan P.

3.) At some point in time this week could Erin, Brooke, and Katie bring me your uniforms?!! - Coach Neumann

5.) U12 Volleyball will have open gym at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17th.

Activity Period

· 12/17 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - Students who took the PSAT, results - Scripter - Library
· 12/18 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - NONE - Early Release for Winter Break
· 1/4 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 1/5 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 1/6 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/14 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/15 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/16 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/17 - Thursday - Mrs. Esser
· 12/18 - Friday - NO PROGRAM - Beginning of Winter Break!

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.

· 12/17 - Thursday
· Lunch: Mega noodle soup, tuna sandwich, crackers, fruit cup, celery sticks and milk.
· Option #1: Uncrustable [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Toasted Cheese Sandwich
· Option #3: Caeser Salad

· 12/18 – Friday
· Lunch: burrito, tater tots, peaches, cookie and milk.
· Option #1: Crispito [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Eggroll
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 12/16/09

Bulletin last updated 12/16/09, 8:45 a.m.

LUCKY DAWG RAFFLE!

The GHS Class of 2010 Safe and Sober Graduation Committee is sponsoring a raffle with cash prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500! Tickets are available from all senior parents, and are available from parents at all home athletic events. Get your tickets now! Tickets will be sold for $10 each and make great stocking stuffers!

WINTER BREAK

For your planning purposes, Winter Break for Genesee Schools begins with Early Release this Friday. School will dismiss at 1:25 p.m. and busses will run regular routes at that time. School will be closed until Monday morning, January 4th, when classes will resume at 8:25 a.m. Have a safe, relaxing and fun break!

JR/SR High School News

1.) Nice job on a game well played against Troy last night in Troy Lady Bulldogs! However, victory was out of reach for the Bulldogs.

2.) The Jr/Sr High School Winter Concert will be this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi. FREE and the community is welcome!

3.) The following students need to meet with Mr. Scripter in the Library on Thursday during Activity Period for PSAT results: Nikki A., April B., Lacey F., Rachel K., Miranda L., Tallah R., Courtney S., Tauna T., Jake W-M, Sam D-N, Gavin E. and Ryan P.

4.) At some point in time this week could Erin, Brooke, and Katie bring me your uniforms?!! - Coach Neumann

5.) U12 Volleyball will have open gym at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17th.

Activity Period

· 12/16 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/17 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - Students who took the PSAT, results - Scripter - Library
· 12/18 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - NONE - Early Release for Winter Break
· 1/4 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 1/5 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/14 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/15 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/16 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/17 - Thursday - Mrs. Esser
· 12/18 - Friday - NO PROGRAM - Beginning of Winter Break!

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.

· 12/16 – Wednesday
· Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, whole wheat breadsticks, broccoli, apricots and milk.
· Option #1: Fishwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Teriyaki Dippers
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 12/17 - Thursday
· Lunch: Mega noodle soup, tuna sandwich, crackers, fruit cup, celery sticks and milk.
· Option #1: Uncrustable [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Toasted Cheese Sandwich
· Option #3: Caeser Salad

Bulletin - 12/15/09

Bulletin last updated 12/15/09, 9:00 a.m.

LUCKY DAWG RAFFLE!

The GHS Class of 2010 Safe and Sober Graduation Committee is sponsoring a raffle with cash prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500! Tickets are available from all senior parents, and are available from parents at all home athletic events. Get your tickets now! Tickets will be sold for $10 each and make great stocking stuffers!

Elementary Basketball

**Just a friendly reminder: Genesee Elementary Recreational Basketball forms are due by next Friday, December 18th to the School Office. This program runs for 6 Saturday mornings beginning in January. The registration form was sent home with students on blue paper. There is no cost to register!

Additionally, there will be an elementary basketball clinic offered on Saturday morning, January 9th here at the school. The registration form for the clinic went home on orange paper and there is a $10 fee.

WINTER BREAK

For your planning purposes, Winter Break for Genesee Schools begins with Early Release this Friday. School will dismiss at 1:25 p.m. and busses will run regular routes at that time. School will be closed until Monday morning, January 4th, when classes will resume at 8:25 a.m. Have a safe, relaxing and fun break!

QSP FUNDRAISER PICK-UP

The items ordered from the QSP Music Program Fundraiser have arrived and are available for pick-up. Primary students are asked to have a parent with them when they pick-up their orders. You may pick-up items today from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Music Room. Thank you!

JR/SR High School News

1.)Good Luck to the Girls Basketball team who will travel to Troy this evening for a game beginning at 7:00 p.m. Go Dawgs!

2.)The Jr/Sr High School Winter Concert will be Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi. FREE and the community is welcome!

3.)The following students need to meet with Mr. Scripter in the Library on Thursday during Activity Period for PSAT results: Nikki A., April B., Lacey F., Rachel K., Miranda L., Tallah R., Courtney S., Tauna T., Jake W-M, Sam D-N, Gavin E. and Ryan P.

Activity Period

· 12/15 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – Genesee Club - Knecht - Commons
· 12/16 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/17 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - Students who took the PSAT, results - Scripter - Library
· 12/18 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - NONE - Early Release for Winter Break
· 1/4 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/14 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/15 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/16 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/17 - Thursday - Mrs. Esser
· 12/18 - Friday - NO PROGRAM - Beginning of Winter Break!

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.

· 12/15 - Tuesday
· Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, carrots, pineapple bits, yellow cake and milk.
· Option #1: Sub sandwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Corndog
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 12/16 – Wednesday
· Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, whole wheat breadsticks, broccoli, apricots and milk.
· Option #1: Fishwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Teriyaki Dippers
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 12/14/09

Bulletin last updated 12/14/09, 9:00 a.m.

LUCKY DAWG RAFFLE!

The GHS Class of 2010 Safe and Sober Graduation Committee is sponsoring a raffle with cash prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500! Tickets are available from all senior parents, and are available from parents at all home athletic events. Get your tickets now! Tickets will be sold for $10 each and make great stocking stuffers!

January Newsletter Deadline

In order to get the Newsletter completed before Winter Break,all January newsletter items sent to Mr. Peter Crowley electronically at pcrowley@sd282.org by noon on Tuesday, December 15th.

Elementary Basketball

**Just a friendly reminder: Genesee Elementary Recreational Basketball forms are due by next Friday, December 18th to the School Office. This program runs for 6 Saturday mornings beginning in January. The registration form was sent home with students on blue paper. There is no cost to register!

Additionally, there will be an elementary basketball clinic offered on Saturday morning, January 9th here at the school. The registration form for the clinic went home on orange paper and there is a $10 fee.

WINTER BREAK

For your planning purposes, Winter Break for Genesee Schools begins with Early Release this Friday. School will dismiss at 1:25 p.m. and busses will run regular routes at that time. School will be closed until Monday morning, January 4th, when classes will resume at 8:25 a.m. Have a safe, relaxing and fun break!

QSP FUNDRAISER PICK-UP

The items ordered from the QSP Music Program Fundraiser have arrived and are available for pick-up. Primary students are asked to have a parent with them when they pick-up their orders. You may pick-up items today and tomorrow from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Music Room. Thank you!

JR/SR High School News

1.)Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team who defeated Lewis County at Highland High School on Saturday night. Nice job Lady Bulldogs!!

2.)Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Teams who claimed victory over Lapwai in close, competitive action Saturday night at Lapwai. Congrats Bulldogs!

3.)High School Choir will meet this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room.

4.)The Jr/Sr High School Winter Concert will be Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi. FREE and the community is welcome!

5.)The Girls Basketball Team will have team dinner this evening, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the Commons. See you there!

6.)The following students need to meet with Mr. Scripter in the Library on Thursday during Activity Period for PSAT results: Nikki A., April B., Lacey F., Rachel K., Miranda L., Tallah R., Courtney S., Tauna T., Jake W-M, Sam D-N, Gavin E. and Ryan P.

Activity Period

· 12/14 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/15 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – Genesee Club - Knecht - Commons
· 12/16 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/17 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - Students who took the PSAT, results - Scripter - Library
· 12/18 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - NONE - Early Release for Winter Break

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/14 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/15 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/16 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/17 - Thursday - Mrs. Esser
· 12/18 - Friday - NO PROGRAM - Beginning of Winter Break!

BUS DUTY for 12/14-12/18:

Wommack, Weeks and Allington

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.

· 12/14 – Monday
· Lunch: Chicken soft taco, salsa, sour cream, corn, strawberry dessert and milk.
· Option #1: Chicken nuggets [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Quesadilla
· Option #3: Taco Salad

· 12/15 - Tuesday
· Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, carrots, pineapple bits, yellow cake and milk.
· Option #1: Sub sandwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Corndog
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 12/11/09

Bulletin last updated 12/11/09, 8:45 a.m.

LUCKY DAWG RAFFLE!

The GHS Class of 2010 Safe and Sober Graduation Committee is sponsoring a raffle with cash prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500! Tickets are available from all senior parents, and are available from parents at all home athletic events. Get your tickets now! Tickets will be sold for $10 each and make great stocking stuffers!

January Newsletter Deadline

In order to get the Newsletter completed before Winter Break,all January newsletter items sent to Mr. Peter Crowley electronically at pcrowley@sd282.org by noon on Tuesday, December 15th.

Charitable Contributions

As you shop for holiday gifts and food, please remember those who might need a little help through a difficult time. The Sharing Tree still has tags that need to be filled. Genesee tags are the red ones on the tree outside of Ross in the Palouse Mall. The Genesee Food Bank can also use your assistance to help stock the shelve for the winter months. Thank you for your continued generous support!

Elementary Basketball

**Just a friendly reminder: Genesee Elementary Recreational Basketball forms are due by next Friday, December 18th to the School Office. This program runs for 6 Saturday mornings beginning in January. The registration form was sent home with students on blue paper. There is no cost to register!

Additionally, there will be an elementary basketball clinic offered on Saturday morning, January 9th here at the school. The registration form for the clinic went home on orange paper and there is a $10 fee.

JR/SR High School News

1.)Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team who claimed a decisive victory over Deary here at home last night! Way to go Bulldogs!!

2.)Good Luck to the Girls Basketball Team again tomorrow as they travel to Highland High School to meet Lewis County on the court at 7:00 p.m.

3.)Good Luck as well to the Boys Basketball Teams who will travel to Lapwai tomorrow afternoon for games beginning at 1:00 p.m. Go Dawgs!

4.)The Jr/Sr High School Winter Concert will be next Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi. FREE and the community is welcome!

5.)The Girls Basketball Team will have team dinner on Monday evening, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. in the Commons. See you there!

Activity Period

· 12/11 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/14 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/15 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – Genesee Club - Knecht - Commons
· 12/16 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/10 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - Select Students for PSAT results - Scripter - Library

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/11 - Friday - NO PROGRAM
· 12/14 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/15 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/16 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/17 - Thursday - Mrs. Esser
· 12/18 - Friday - NO PROGRAM - Beginning of Winter Break!

BUS DUTY for 12/14-12/18:

Wommack, Weeks and Allington

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.

· 12/11 - Friday
· Lunch: Popcorn chicken, nachos, green beans, banana and milk.
· Option #1: Rib-b-que [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Ham bunwich
· Option #3: Chicken Caesar Salad

· 12/14 – Monday
· Lunch: Chicken soft taco, salsa, sour cream, corn, strawberry dessert and milk.
· Option #1: Chicken nuggets [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Quesadilla
· Option #3: Taco Salad

Bulletin - 12/10/09

Bulletin last updated 12/10/09, 9:15 a.m.

LUCKY DAWG RAFFLE!

The GHS Class of 2010 Safe and Sober Graduation Committee is sponsoring a raffle with cash prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500! Tickets are available from all senior parents, and are available from parents at all home athletic events. Get your tickets now! Tickets will be sold for $10 each and make great stocking stuffers!

January Newsletter Deadline

In order to get the Newsletter completed before Winter Break,all January newsletter items sent to Mr. Peter Crowley electronically at pcrowley@sd282.org by noon on Tuesday, December 15th.

Charitable Contributions

As you shop for holiday gifts and food, please remember those who might need a little help through a difficult time. The Sharing Tree still has tags that need to be filled. Genesee tags are the red ones on the tree outside of Ross in the Palouse Mall. The Genesee Food Bank can also use your assistance to help stock the shelve for the winter months. Thank you for your continued generous support!

JR/SR High School News

1.)Good Luck to the Girls Basketball Team who will meet Deary on the court here at home tonight beginning at 7:00 p.m.

2.)High School Choir Students: Remember that we will leave for the UI Holiday Concert at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Please either wear your concert clothes that day, or remember to bring them with you so you can change. Thanks.

3.)Pep Band tonight at 6:15 p.m.

5.)The Jr/Sr High School Winter Concert will be next Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi. FREE and the community is welcome!

Activity Period

· 12/10 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - All students interested in Environmental Science Class - Morrow - Ag Shop
· 12/11 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/14 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/15 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 12/16 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/07 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/08 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/09 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/10 - Thursday - Mr. Sams
· 12/11 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.

· 12/10 – Thursday
· Lunch: Chicken and cheese wrap, tater tots, refried beans, orange halves and milk.
· Option #1: Burrito [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Crispito
· Option #3: Taco Salad

· 12/11 - Friday
· Lunch: Popcorn chicken, nachos, green beans, banana and milk.
· Option #1: Rib-b-que [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Ham bunwich
· Option #3: Chicken Caesar Salad

Bulletin - 12/09/09

Bulletin last updated 12/09/09, 8:52 a.m.

LUCKY DAWG RAFFLE!

The GHS Class of 2010 Safe and Sober Graduation Committee is sponsoring a raffle with cash prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500! Tickets are available from all senior parents, and are available from parents at all home athletic events. Get your tickets now! Tickets will be sold for $10 each and make great stocking stuffers!

January Newsletter Deadline

In order to get the Newsletter completed before Winter Break,all January newsletter items sent to Mr. Peter Crowley electronically at pcrowley@sd282.org by noon on Tuesday, December 15th.

Charitable Contributions

As you shop for holiday gifts and food, please remember those who might need a little help through a difficult time. The Sharing Tree still has tags that need to be filled. Genesee tags are the red ones on the tree outside of Ross in the Palouse Mall. The Genesee Food Bank can also use your assistance to help stock the shelve for the winter months. Thank you for your continued generous support!

JR/SR High School News

1.)The Girls Basketball team did not defeat CV last night at CV. Better luck next time Lady Bulldogs!

2.)High School Choir Students: Remember that we will leave for the UI Holiday Concert at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Please either wear your concert clothes that day, or remember to bring them with you so you can change. Thanks.

3.)High School Choir meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. If you have not already done so, please remember your permission slips. Thank you!!

4.)Pep Band tomorrow night at 6:15 p.m.

5.)The Jr/Sr High School Winter Concert will be next Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Multi. FREE and the community is welcome!

Activity Period

· 12/9 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - FFA Officers - Morrow - Ag Shop
· 12/10 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - All students interested in Environmental Science Class - Morrow - Ag Shop
· 12/11 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/14 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/15 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/07 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/08 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/09 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/10 - Thursday - Mr. Sams
· 12/11 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.

· 12/09 - Wednesday
· Lunch: Cheeseburger, fries, furit cup, animal crackers and chocolate milk
· Option #1: Hotdog [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Hamburger
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 12/10 – Thursday
· Lunch: Chicken and cheese wrap, tater tots, refried beans, orange halves and milk.
· Option #1: Burrito [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Crispito
· Option #3: Taco Salad

Bulletin - 12/08/09

Bulletin last updated 12/08/09, 9:25 a.m.

Elementary Winter Concerts

Thank you to everyone who attended the Kindergarten through 3rd Grade concert last night. It was fun, and thank you to Santa for his visit!

The 4th-6th Grade concert is Tuesday, December 8th also at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

LUCKY DAWG RAFFLE!

The GHS Class of 2010 Safe and Sober Graduation Committee is sponsoring a raffle with cash prizes of $1500, $1000, and $500! Tickets are available from all senior parents, and are available from parents at all home athletic events. Get your tickets now! Tickets will be sold for $10 each and make great stocking stuffers!

January Newsletter Deadline

In order to get the Newsletter completed before Winter Break,all January newsletter items sent to Mr. Peter Crowley electronically at pcrowley@sd282.org by noon on Tuesday, December 15th.

Charitable Contributions

As you shop for holiday gifts and food, please remember those who might need a little help through a difficult time. The Sharing Tree still has tags that need to be filled. Genesee tags are the red ones on the tree outside of Ross in the Palouse Mall. The Genesee Food Bank can also use your assistance to help stock the shelve for the winter months. Thank you for your continued generous support!

JR/SR High School News

1.)Good Luck to the Girls Basketball team who will travel to Clearwater Valley tonight for a game beginning at 7:00 p.m. Go Dawgs!! Bus leaves at 4:00 p.m.

2.)High School Choir Students: Remember that we will leave for the UI Holiday Concert at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Please either wear your concert clothes that day, or remember to bring them with you so you can change. Thanks.

3.)High School Choir meets Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room. If you have not already done so, please remember your permission slips. Thank you!!

4.)Congratulations to Phil Pitts! He was selected for All State Choir!

5.)Activity Period Meeting today is Color Groups with your advisors. Brown Group please report to the Music room.

6.)Happy 15th Birthday to Ryan Kneale!!

7.)Happy Sweet 16th to Kaytee Lindquist!!

Activity Period

· 12/8 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – Color Groups - Advisor's rooms
· 12/9 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/10 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/11 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/14 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Library - Mrs. Marone
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/07 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/08 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/09 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/10 - Thursday - Mr. Sams
· 12/11 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.

· 12/08 – Tuesday
· Lunch: Sausage patty, hash browns, egg patty, juice and milk.
· Option #1: Beef patty [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Ham pocket
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 12/09 - Wednesday
· Lunch: Cheeseburger, fries, furit cup, animal crackers and chocolate milk
· Option #1: Hotdog [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Hamburger
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 12/07/2009

Bulletin last updated 12/07/09, 9:07 a.m.

H1N1 Flu Clinic

TOMORROW,December 8th is the follow up flu clinic for Genesee Schools. If you are under 10 years of age and received the flu vaccine here at school, Public Health will be here December 8th to administer the second dose of the vaccine. We have those records here at school and will insure that those students who received the first dose, receive the second. (HOWEVER, if students are absent for the second dose, it will become the responsibility of the parents to seek that dose through Public Health.) ADDITIONALLY, for students who are age 10 or over, you may receive the H1N1 vaccine and only need one dose. Information and parent permission have been sent home with all students. Permissions forms are due at the time of the vaccine - over the phone permission can not be granted.

Elementary Winter Concerts

The Kindergarten through 3rd Grade concert is TONIGHT, December 7th at 7:00pm and the 4th-6th Grade concert is Tuesday, December 8th also at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Community Calendars!

Community Members and Senior Class Parents: Get your orders in now for the 2010 Community Calendar. This calendar will feature all of your family’s birthdays and anniversaries and will also have a nice color photo of the senior class 2010. The cost for each calendar is only $7. Businesses also have the opportunity to advertise in the calendar. Please contact Mr. Pete Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org or 285-1162 for more information or to order your calendar.

Birthday Wishes

Happy 40th Birthday to Ann Moser!!!

NBC Camps Holiday Basketball Clinic

A Basketball Clinic will be held on Monday, December 21st at Lewiston High School for all students ages 9-18 years of age. The cost is $65 for the full day clinic, or you can attend the skills portion for $35, or the shooting and attack moves for $35 as well. Additional information and registration forms are available in the school office if you are interested. The information is also posted on the bulletin board outside the school office. Registration deadline is December 14th.

January Newsletter Deadline

In order to get the Newsletter completed before Winter Break,all January newsletter items sent to Mr. Peter Crowley electronically at pcrowley@sd282.org by noon on Tuesday, December 15th.

Charitable Contributions

As you shop for holiday gifts and food, please remember those who might need a little help through a difficult time. The Sharing Tree still has tags that need to be filled. Genesee tags are the red ones on the tree outside of Ross in the Palouse Mall. The Genesee Food Bank can also use your assistance to help stock the shelve for the winter months. Thank you for your continued generous support!

JR/SR High School News

1.)Our Bulldog basketball teams, both boys and girls, gave it a good effort on Saturday, however victory was out of reach. Good try teams - we are proud of you!

2.)High School Choir will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Room.

3.)Pep Band Thursday night at 6:15 p.m.

4.)The High School Choir will be performing in the annual UI Holiday Concert on Friday night, December 11th at 7:30 p.m. in Moscow.

Activity Period

· 12/7 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/8 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – Color Groups - Advisor's rooms
· 12/9 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/3 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - Early Release
· 12/4 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - No Study Hall-no school
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/07 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/08 - Tuesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/09 - Wednesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/10 - Thursday - Mr. Sams or Ms. Week's room TBA
· 12/11 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.

· 12/07 - Monday
· Lunch: Spaghetti, whole wheat breadsticks, lettuce salad, applesauce & milk.
· Option #1: Teriyaki dippers [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Chicken & cheese pocket
· Option #3: Ceasar Salad

· 12/08 – Tuesday
· Lunch: Sausage patty, hash browns, egg patty, juice and milk.
· Option #1: Beef patty [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Ham pocket
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 12/04/09

Bulletin last updated 12/05/09, 9:00 a.m.

H1N1 Flu Clinic

December 8th is the follow up flu clinic for Genesee Schools. If you are under 10 years of age and received the flu vaccine here at school, Public Health will be back on Tuesday, December 8th to administer the second dose of the vaccine. We have those records here at school and will insure that those students who received the first dose, receive the second. (Obviously if students are absent for the second dose, it will become the responsibility of the parents to seek that dose through Public Health.) ADDITIONALLY, for students who are age 10 or over, you may receive the H1N1 vaccine on December 8th as well. Information and parent permission will be sent home with all students. Please be watching for that information.

Genesee Civic Association Lighted Parade

Just a reminder: The Genesee Civic Association will once again be sponsoring a lighted parade for the holiday season. It will be held this Sunday, December 6th. All parade entries are welcome and eligible for cash prizes!! There is an additional cash prize of $75 available to the winning entry from Genesee Schools! So if you are interested, get your parade entry together and meet in the parking lot of PNW on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. for parade line up. The parade will begin at approximately 3:30. The community is encouraged to attend!

Volunteers Needed

The Civic Association could use 5 - 8 volunteers to assist at the craft tables for the community celebration after the Lighted Parade on Sunday. If you are interested and available please call Cathleen Blevins at 208-596-9102.

Elementary Winter Concerts

The Kindergarten-3rd Grade concert is Monday, December 7th at 7:00pm and the 4th-6th Grade concert is Tuesday, December 8th also at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Community Calendars!

Community Members and Senior Class Parents: Get your orders in now for the 2010 Community Calendar. This calendar will feature all of your family’s birthdays and anniversaries and will also have a nice color photo of the senior class 2010. The cost for each calendar is only $7. Businesses also have the opportunity to advertise in the calendar. Please contact Mr. Pete Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org or 285-1162 for more information or to order your calendar.

Birthday Wishes

Happy Birthday to Mr. Neumann!

Happy Birthday to Emerson Parkins!

NBC Camps Holiday Basketball Clinic

A Basketball Clinic will be held on Monday, December 21st at Lewiston High School for all students ages 9-18 years of age. The cost is $65 for the full day clinic, or you can attend the skills portion for $35, or the shooting and attack moves for $35 as well. Additional information and registration forms are available in the school office if you are interested. The information is also posted on the bulletin board outside the school office. Registration deadline is December 14th.

JR/SR High School News

1.)Congratulations to the boys basketball teams who enjoyed victories in their season opener played in Grangeville last night.

2.)Nice Job to the Lady Bulldogs who rallied strong in the second half to close the gap on Troy. Victory was just out of reach, but the Bulldogs gave it their best!

3.)Good Luck to both the boys and girls basketball teams who will play Kamiah here at home tomorrow afternoon, beginning with the girls game at 1:00 p.m., followed by the boys JV at approximately 2:30 and finishing up with the boys varsity at 4:00 p.m. Good Luck!!

4.)The Booster Club will have a table set up at the games on Saturday. They have a number of new clothing items that will make great Christmas presents, so be sure to check it out and place your orders!

5.)A Baked Potato Bar with all the trimmings will be served at the concessions stand for Saturday's game!! Dinner out at the game and mom doesn't have to cook!!

6.)BPA Members: (1) If you have not paid for your membership this year, you absolutely need to do that this week. You are not signed up for any events if you have not paid, so please get that done! (2) Mr. Crowley has sent you several emails to your @geneseebulldogs email accounts. Please check your account for a variety of important BPA announcements.

7.)Varnish Juniors: Please remember, we have concessions on Saturday. Please see Mrs. Sperber if you can't remember when your shift is.

8.)Happy Birthday on Sunday to Sydney Cornell!!

Activity Period

· 12/4 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - Genesee Club - Knecht - Commons
· 12/7 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/8 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 12/9 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/3 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - Early Release

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - No Study Hall-no school
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.
· 12/07 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/08 - Tuesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/09 - Wednesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/10 - Thursday - Mr. Sams or Ms. Week's room TBA
· 12/11 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.

· 12/04 – Friday
· Lunch: Barbecued Pork in a bun, fries, coleslaw, orange halves and milk.
· Option #1: Sub Sandwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Turkey croissant
· Option #3: Chicken Caesar Salad

· 12/07 - Monday
· Lunch: Spaghetti, whole wheat breadsticks, lettuce salad, applesauce & milk.
· Option #1: Teriyaki dippers [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Chicken & cheese pocket
· Option #3: Ceasar Salad

Bulletin - 12/03/09

Bulletin last updated 12/03/09, 9:07 a.m.

Early Release Day - December 3rd!

Today is a regularly scheduled Early Release Day for Genesee Schools. Classes will dismiss at 1:25 and busses will run regular routes at that time. Classes resume for a regular schedule at 8:25 a.m. on 12/04/09.

H1N1 Flu Clinic

December 8th is the follow up flu clinic for Genesee Schools. If you are under 10 years of age and received the flu vaccine here at school, Public Health will be back on Tuesday, December 8th to administer the second dose of the vaccine. We have those records here at school and will insure that those students who received the first dose, receive the second. (Obviously if students are absent for the second dose, it will become the responsibility of the parents to seek that dose through Public Health.) ADDITIONALLY, for students who are age 10 or over, you may receive the H1N1 vaccine on December 8th as well. Information and parent permission will be sent home with all students. Please be watching for that information.

Genesee Civic Association Lighted Parade

Just a reminder: The Genesee Civic Association will once again be sponsoring a lighted parade for the holiday season. It will be held this Sunday, December 6th. All parade entries are welcome and eligible for cash prizes!! There is an additional cash prize of $75 available to the winning entry from Genesee Schools! So if you are interested, get your parade entry together and meet in the parking lot of PNW on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. for parade line up. The parade will begin at approximately 3:30. The community is encouraged to attend!

Volunteers Needed

The Civic Association could use 5 - 8 volunteers to assist at the craft tables for the community celebration after the Lighted Parade on Sunday. If you are interested and available please call Cathleen Blevins at 208-596-9102.

Sharing Tree

Sharing Tree Tags for children from our Genesee Community are available for pick-up from the tree outside Ross in the Palouse Mall. Thank you to everyone who has already picked up tags and returned items. Your generous acts of kindness are greatly appreciated!! There are still plenty of tags to satisfy, so there's still time to help out if you choose. Please do not wrap items purchased, but please do return the red tag with the item. Again, your help is needed and appreciated!

Elementary Winter Concerts

The Kindergarten-3rd Grade concert is Monday, December 7th at 7:00pm and the 4th-6th Grade concert is Tuesday, December 8th also at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Community Calendars!

Community Members and Senior Class Parents: Get your orders in now for the 2010 Community Calendar. This calendar will feature all of your family’s birthdays and anniversaries and will also have a nice color photo of the senior class 2010. The cost for each calendar is only $7. Businesses also have the opportunity to advertise in the calendar. Please contact Mr. Pete Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org or 285-1162 for more information or to order your calendar.

Ho, Ho, Ho! Holiday Food Bank Drive

With the holidays fast approaching, families are making plans for gathering and celebrating. Please help all our families have the ability to celebrate by donating food to our local food bank! Christmas baskets are prepared for families in our community - and the food bank needs our help to fill those baskets.

When you are shopping for the holidays, please include groceries for the food bank. Donations are gladly accepted anytime - there are boxes located in each elementary classroom and the office is willing to accept donations. Please send a non-perishable food item to school with your child - thank you!

JR/SR High School News

1.)Good Luck to the Boys Basketball teams who will kick of their season this evening in Grangeville with games beginning at 6:00 p.m. Go Dawgs! Bus departs at 2:30.

2.)Good Luck to the Girls Basketball team who will play Troy here at home tonight at 7:00 p.m.

3.)The Booster Club will have a table set up at the games on Saturday. They have a number of new clothing items that will make great Christmas presents, so be sure to check it out and place your orders!

4.)A Baked Potato Bar with all the trimmings will be served at the concessions stand for Saturday's game!! Dinner out at the game and mom doesn't have to cook!!

5.)Brooke, Erin, Tori, Kaytee and Ryelee please turn in all of your volleyball uniforms to Coach Neumann.

6.)BPA Members: (1) If you have not paid for your membership this year, you absolutely need to do that this week. You are not signed up for any events if you have not paid, so please get that done! (2) Mr. Crowley has sent you several emails to your @geneseebulldogs email accounts. Please check your account for a variety of important BPA announcements.

Activity Period

· 12/3 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - Early Release
· 12/4 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - Genesee Club - Knecht - Commons
· 12/7 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/8 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 12/9 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - No Study Hall-no school
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/30 - Monday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/01 - Tuesday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/02 - Wednesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/03 - Thursday - NO PROGRAM - Early Release
· 12/04 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.
· 12/03– Thursday
· Lunch: corndog, scalloped potatoes, peas & carrots, raisins & milk.
· Option #1: Rib-b-que [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Hamburger
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 12/04 – Friday
· Lunch: Barbecued Pork in a bun, fries, coleslaw, orange halves and milk.
· Option #1: Sub Sandwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Turkey croissant
· Option #3: Chicken Caesar Salad

Bulletin - 12/02/09

Bulletin last updated 12/02/09, 9:13 a.m.

Early Release Day - December 3rd!

H1N1 Flu Clinic

December 8th is the follow up flu clinic for Genesee Schools. If you are under 10 years of age and received the flu vaccine here at school, Public Health will be back on Tuesday, December 8th to administer the second dose of the vaccine. We have those records here at school and will insure that those students who received the first dose, receive the second. (Obviously if students are absent for the second dose, it will become the responsibility of the parents to seek that dose through Public Health.) ADDITIONALLY, for students who are age 10 or over, you may receive the H1N1 vaccine on December 8th as well. Information and parent permission will be sent home with all students. Please be watching for that information.

Genesee Civic Association Lighted Parade

Just a reminder: The Genesee Civic Association will once again be sponsoring a lighted parade for the holiday season. It will be held this Sunday, December 6th. All parade entries are welcome and eligible for cash prizes!! There is an additional cash prize of $75 available to the winning entry from Genesee Schools! So if you are interested, get your parade entry together and meet in the parking lot of PNW on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. for parade line up. The parade will begin at approximately 3:30. The community is encouraged to attend!

Volunteers Needed

The Civic Association could use 5 - 8 volunteers to assist at the craft tables for the community celebration after the Lighted Parade on Sunday. If you are interested and available please call Cathleen Blevins at 208-596-9102.

Sharing Tree

Sharing Tree Tags for children from our Genesee Community are available for pick-up from the tree outside Ross in the Palouse Mall. Thank you to everyone who has already picked up tags and returned items. Your generous acts of kindness are greatly appreciated!! There are still plenty of tags to satisfy, so there's still time to help out if you choose. Please do not wrap items purchased, but please do return the red tag with the item. Again, your help is needed and appreciated!

Elementary Winter Concerts

The Kindergarten-3rd Grade concert is Monday, December 7th at 7:00pm and the 4th-6th Grade concert is Tuesday, December 8th also at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Community Calendars!

Community Members and Senior Class Parents: Get your orders in now for the 2010 Community Calendar. This calendar will feature all of your family’s birthdays and anniversaries and will also have a nice color photo of the senior class 2010. The cost for each calendar is only $7. Businesses also have the opportunity to advertise in the calendar. Please contact Mr. Pete Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org or 285-1162 for more information or to order your calendar.

Ho, Ho, Ho! Holiday Food Bank Drive

With the holidays fast approaching, families are making plans for gathering and celebrating. Please help all our families have the ability to celebrate by donating food to our local food bank! Christmas baskets are prepared for families in our community - and the food bank needs our help to fill those baskets.

When you are shopping for the holidays, please include groceries for the food bank. Donations are gladly accepted anytime - there are boxes located in each elementary classroom and the office is willing to accept donations. Please send a non-perishable food item to school with your child - thank you!

JR/SR High School News

1.)High School Choir will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the music room.

2.)Pep Band Thursday night at 6:15 p.m.

3.)A Baked Potato Bar with all the trimmings will be served at the concessions stand for Saturday's game!! Dinner out at the game and mom doesn't have to cook!!

4.)Brooke, Erin, Tori, Kaytee and Ryelee please turn in all of your volleyball uniforms to Coach Neumann.

5.)BPA Members: (1) If you have not paid for your membership this year, you absolutely need to do that this week. You are not signed up for any events if you have not paid, so please get that done! (2) Mr. Crowley has sent you several emails to your @geneseebulldogs email accounts. Please check your account for a variety of important BPA announcements.

Activity Period

· 12/2 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/3 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - Early Release
· 12/4 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/7 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/8 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - No Study Hall-no school
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/30 - Monday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/01 - Tuesday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/02 - Wednesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/03 - Thursday - Mr. Sam's or Ms. Week's?
· 12/04 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.

· 12/02 – Wednesday
· Lunch: Tony's Cheese Pizza, lettuce salad, veggies w/dip, blueberry dessert and milk.
· Option #1: Chicken nuggets [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Quesadilla
· Option #3: Taco Salad

· 12/03– Thursday
· Lunch: corndog, scalloped potatoes, peas & carrots, raisins & milk.
· Option #1: Rib-b-que [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Hamburger
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 12/01/09

Bulletin last updated 12/01/09, 9:23 a.m.

Genesee Civic Association Lighted Parade

Just a reminder: The Genesee Civic Association will once again be sponsoring a lighted parade for the holiday season. It will be held this Sunday, December 6th. All parade entries are welcome and eligible for cash prizes!! There is an additional cash prize of $75 available to the winning entry from Genesee Schools! So if you are interested, get your parade entry together and meet in the parking lot of PNW on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. for parade line up. The parade will begin at approximately 3:30. The community is encouraged to attend!

Sharing Tree

Sharing Tree Tags for children from our Genesee Community are available for pick-up from the tree outside Ross in the Palouse Mall. Thank you to everyone who has already picked up tags and returned items. Your generous acts of kindness are greatly appreciated!! There are still plenty of tags to satisfy, so there's still time to help out if you choose. Please do not wrap items purchased, but please do return the red tag with the item. Again, your help is needed and appreciated!

Genesee Elementary Singers

GES will meet today after school from 3:30 to 4:20 in the music room.

Elementary Winter Concerts

The Kindergarten-3rd Grade concert is Monday, December 7th at 7:00pm and the 4th-6th Grade concert is Tuesday, December 8th also at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Community Calendars!

Community Members and Senior Class Parents: Get your orders in now for the 2010 Community Calendar. This calendar will feature all of your family’s birthdays and anniversaries and will also have a nice color photo of the senior class 2010. The cost for each calendar is only $7. Businesses also have the opportunity to advertise in the calendar. Please contact Mr. Pete Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org or 285-1162 for more information or to order your calendar.

Ho, Ho, Ho! Holiday Food Bank Drive

With the holidays fast approaching, families are making plans for gathering and celebrating. Please help all our families have the ability to celebrate by donating food to our local food bank! Christmas baskets are prepared for families in our community - and the food bank needs our help to fill those baskets.

When you are shopping for the holidays, please include groceries for the food bank. Donations are gladly accepted anytime - there are boxes located in each elementary classroom and the office is willing to accept donations. Please send a non-perishable food item to school with your child - thank you!

JR/SR High School News

1.)High School Choir will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the music room.

2.)Pep Band Thursday night at 6:15 p.m.

3.)A Baked Potato Bar with all the trimmings will be served at the concessions stand for Saturday's game!! Dinner out at the game and mom doesn't have to cook!!

4.)Brooke, Erin, Tori, Kaytee and Ryelee please turn in all of your volleyball uniforms to Coach Neumann.

5.)BPA Members: (1) If you have not paid for your membership this year, you absolutely need to do that this week. You are not signed up for any events if you have not paid, so please get that done! (2) Mr. Crowley has sent you several emails to your @geneseebulldogs email accounts. Please check your account for a variety of important BPA announcements.

6.)Varnish Juniors: Please see Mrs. Sperber soon to sign-up to work concessions on Saturday.

Activity Period

· 12/1 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 12/2 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/3 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - Early Release
· 12/4 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/7 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - No Study Hall-no school
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/30 - Monday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/01 - Tuesday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/02 - Wednesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/03 - Thursday - Mr. Sam's or Ms. Week's?
· 12/04 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.

· 12/01– Tuesday
· Lunch: Chicken burger, nachos, winter mix veggies, fruit snacks and Chocolate milk.
· Option #1: Fishwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Uncrustable
· Option #3: Caeser Salad

· 12/02 – Wednesday
· Lunch: Tony's Cheese Pizza, lettuce salad, veggies w/dip, blueberry dessert and milk.
· Option #1: Chicken nuggets [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Quesadilla
· Option #3: Taco Salad

Bulletin - 11/30/09

Bulletin last updated 11/30/09, 9:03 a.m.

Sharing Tree

Sharing Tree Tags for children in our community of Genesee are once again available for pick-up from the tree in the Palouse Mall. Tags for Genesee children are red and your help is really appreciated. The Sharing Tree Project helps provide Christmas items for families who may be experiencing tough financial times, and give them a hand up for basic items. Tags are made for a few piece of clothing, (shirt, pants, shoes), winter clothes if needed, and two fun items. Many children on The Sharing Tree are lacking in the basic necessities we all take for granted - such as a pair of shoes or boots.

We have a very generous community and your past kindness is appreciate. Please consider helping out the Sharing Tree again this year. Gifts can be returned to the wagon located outside of Ross at the Palouse Empire Mall. Please include the red tag with the gift - please do not wrap the gift. Thank you for Sharing!!

Genesee Elementary Singers

GES will meet Tuesday after school from 3:30 to 4:20 in the music room.

Ho, Ho, Ho! Holiday Food Bank Drive

With the holidays fast approaching, families are making plans for gathering and celebrating. Please help all our families have the ability to celebrate by donating food to our local food bank! Christmas baskets are prepared for families in our community - and the food bank needs our help to fill those baskets.

When you are shopping for the holidays, please include groceries for the food bank. Donations are gladly accepted anytime - there are boxes located in each elementary classroom and the office is willing to accept donations. Please send a non-perishable food item to school with your child - thank you!

JR/SR High School News

1.)High School Choir will meet Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the music room.

2.)Pep Band Thursday night at 6:15 p.m.

3.)Happy Birthday to Reggie Tilleman!!

4.)Happy 13th Birthday yesterday to Mary Kate Myers!!

5.)Happy Birthday yesterday as well to Sam Moser!!

6.)Varnish Juniors: Please see Mrs. Sperber soon to sign-up to work concessions on Saturday.

Activity Period

· 11/30 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 12/1 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 12/2 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/3 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - OPEN
· 12/4 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - No Study Hall-no school
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/30 - Monday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 12/01 - Tuesday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 12/02 - Wednesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 12/03 - Thursday - Mr. Sam's or Ms. Week's?
· 12/04 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

Bus Duty Assignments for the week of 11/30 - 12/4:

Bielenberg, Hanson and Sperber.

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.

· 11/30 – Monday
· Lunch: Taco Salad, salsa, sour cream, corn, peaches, sport crackers and milk.
· Option #1: Soft Taco [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Burrito
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 12/01– Tuesday
· Lunch: Chicken burger, nachos, winter mix veggies, fruit snacks and Chocolate milk.
· Option #1: Fishwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Uncrustable
· Option #3: Caeser Salad

Bulletin - 11/24/09

Bulletin last updated 11/24/09, 1:25 p.m.

Holiday Stockings For The Troops

The Community Church here in Genesee is once again sponsoring holiday stockings to be sent to the troops. You may have seen the various display boards in town highlighting the project and the various items needed. Mary Becker is the chairperson for this project and may be contacted for donations or questions. Her phone number is 208-301-1946. *As of this posting, donations are way down, and they are asking for your help. The stockings need to be mailed by Monday, November 30th in order to make holiday delivery. Assembly of the stockings will take place on Sunday, November 29th in the basement of the Community Church and all hands are welcome!! If you have items to donate or would like to make a cash donation, please call Mary at the number listed above. Final shopping for the stockings will take place on Wednesday and Friday, so if you can assist financially or physically, please consider this worth while cause! Thank you!

Family Photo Fundraiser Deliveries

The Photo items from the French Club Family Photo Fundraiser have been delivered to the school and are ready for pick-up.

Sharing Tree

Sharing Tree Tags for children in our community of Genesee will once again be available for pick-up from the tree in the Palouse Mall. Tags for Genesee children are red and your help is really appreciated. The Sharing Tree Project helps provide Christmas items for families who may be experiencing tough financial times, and give them a hand up for basic items. Tags are made for a few piece of clothing, (shirt, pants, shoes), winter clothes if needed, and two fun items. Many children on The Sharing Tree are lacking in the basic necessities we all take for granted - such as a pair of shoes or boots.

We have a very generous community and your past kindness is appreciate. Please consider helping out the Sharing Tree again this year. Gifts can be returned to the wagon located outside of Ross at the Palouse Empire Mall. Please include the red tag with the gift - please do not wrap the gift. Thank you for Sharing!!

GES

GES is Tuesday this week 3:20-4:20

Thanksgiving Break

For your planning purposes, Genesee Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November 29th. TODAY is a regular attendance day and is NOT Early Release. Classes resume at 8:25 a.m. Monday morning, November 30th. Have a safe and fun break!

JR/SR High School News

1.)Reminder: Blue and yellow teams. LOTS of pizza in Allington's room today at lunch. Come get your reward!

2.)Good Luck to the Girls Basketball Team who will meet Clearwater Valley on the court here at home this evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. Go Dawgs!

3.)Happy Birthday to Mattie!! Love, your brothers.

4.)Happy 18th Birthday to Jamie!! - Cole

Activity Period

· 11/24 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 11/25 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - NONE - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
· 11/26 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
· 11/27 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - NONE - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
· 11/30 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - No Study Hall-no school
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/23 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 11/24 - Tuesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 11/25 - Wednesday - No program, Thanksgiving break
· 11/19 - Thursday - No Program Thanksgiving break
· 11/20 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

Bus Duty Assignments for the week of 11/30 - 12/4:

Bielenberg, Hanson and Sperber.

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.

· 11/24– Tuesday
· Lunch: Turkey and cheese wrap, french fries, mixed fruit, pumpkin bar and milk
· Option #1: Corndog
· Option #2: Quesadilla
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 11/30 – Monday
· Lunch: Taco Salad, salsa, sour cream, corn, peaches, sport crackers and milk.
· Option #1: Soft Taco [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Burrito
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 11/23/09

Last Updated 11/23/09 at 9:10 am.

Genesee Speed Zones

Staff and Students: As you may or may not be aware, here is a gentle reminder of speed zones within the City Limits. The School Zone on Walnut directly below the park in the front of the school is a 20 mph zone, not 25. Additionally, as you come through town, from Roaches Contruction to the corner of the Wendy Ann Apartments is now a 15 mph zone. Both zones are enforced, so please be cautious. We want to insure pedestrian safety, and save you a big traffic ticket as well. FYI!!

December Newsletter Deadline

The December Newsletter deadline is noon on November 23rd. Please submit all items electronically to Mr. Peter Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org Thank you.

GES

GES is Tuesday this week 3:20-4:20

Thanksgiving Break

For your planning purposes, Genesee Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November 29th. Tuesday is a regular attendance day and is NOT Early Release. Classes resume at 8:25 a.m. Monday morning, November 30th. Have a safe and fun break!

JR/SR High School News

1.)Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team who won decisively against Orofino here at home Saturday night!

2.)JOELLE??? your sophomore Homecoming T-Shirt. Everyone else has paid. Please take care of this matter ASAP. If there's some sort of problem with paying, please see Shannon in the office to explain. The cost is now $13.

3.)Third place is brown with 51.5 points, second place is green team with 117.5 and pizza party goes to the yellow team with 125 points. Pizza party is tomorrow at lunch in Ms. Allington's room. Pink, black and purple each earned 40 points. Thanks to everyone for your great support.

4.) The Sharing Tree is once again in the Palouse Mall. Your donations are appreciated. Genesee kids are on Red tags.

Activity Period

· 11/23 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 11/24 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 11/25 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - NONE - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
· 11/19 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - No Study Hall-no school
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/23 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 11/24 - Tuesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 11/25 - Wednesday - No program, Thanksgiving break
· 11/19 - Thursday - No Program Thanksgiving break
· 11/20 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

Bus Duty Assignments for the week of 11/23 - 11/27:

Bardwell, Johnson and Morrow.

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.

· 11/23 – Monday
· Lunch: chili, cornbread, cheese sticks, applesauce and milk.
· Option #1: Crispito [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Burrito
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 11/24– Tuesday
· Lunch: Turkey and cheese wrap, french fries, mixed fruit, pumpkin bar and milk
· Option #1: Corndog
· Option #2: Quesadilla
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 11/20/09

Last Updated 11/20/09 at 9:14 am.

Genesee Speed Zones

Staff and Students: As you may or may not be aware, here is a gentle reminder of speed zones within the City Limits. The School Zone on Walnut directly below the park in the front of the school is a 20 mph zone, not 25. Additionally, as you come through town, from Roaches Contruction to the corner of the Wendy Ann Apartments is now a 15 mph zone. Both zones are enforced, so please be cautious. We want to insure pedestrian safety, and save you a big traffic ticket as well. FYI!!

December Newsletter Deadline

The December Newsletter deadline is noon on November 23rd. Please submit all items electronically to Mr. Peter Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org Thank you.

Lost and Found

We have accumulated a number of unclaimed items that are hanging along the wall outside the Multi. Check it out and claim what is yours. ALL items are gone as of Friday!!

Thanksgiving Break

For your planning purposes, Genesee Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November 29th. Tuesday is a regular attendance day and is NOT Early Release. Classes resume at 8:25 a.m. Monday morning, November 30th. Have a safe and fun break!

Varnish Juniors

Varnish Juniors paperwork must be turned in to Coach Neumann by Friday.

JR/SR High School News

1.)Good Luck to the Girls Basketball Team who will play Orofino here at home tomorrow night beginning at 7:00 p.m. Good Luck Team!!

2.)JOELLE??? $11 for your sophomore Homecoming T-Shirt. Everyone else has paid. Please take care of this matter ASAP. If there's some sort of problem with paying, please see Shannon in the office to explain. Monday will make the cost $13.

3.)Color teams, remember tomorrow is the last day for the food drive competition. Pizza party will be Tuesday, November 24 at lunch time.

Activity Period

11/20 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - Jr/Sr High students interested in performing at UI holiday concert - McMullin - Music Room
- Friday - 3:00 p.m. - Designated Color Group Reps - Crowley's room
· 11/23 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 11/24 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN
· 11/25 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. - NONE - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
· 11/19 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Mrs. Marone (Library)
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/23 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 11/24 - Tuesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 11/25 - Wednesday - No program, Thanksgiving break
· 11/19 - Thursday - No Program due to early release
· 11/20 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

Bus Duty Assignments for the week of 11/23 - 11/27:

Bardwell, Johnson and Morrow.

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.

· 11/20 – Friday
· Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, green peas, mixed fruit and milk
· Option #1: Beef Pattie[option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Chicken Pattie
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 11/23 – Monday
· Lunch: chili, cornbread, cheese sticks, applesauce and milk.
· Option #1: Crispito [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Burrito
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 11/19/09

Last Updated 11/19/09 at 9:00am.

School Zone

From 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM Ash Street between Tamarack and Elm is closed to all traffic except school bus loading and unloading. It is imperative that no vehicles use this portion of Ash Street during this time for the safety of the students. We have had several incidents of cars driving through Ash Street while buses are unloading students in the morning. Not only is this dangerous, it is illegal. Violators will be prosecuted.

December Newsletter Deadline

The December Newsletter deadline is noon on November 23rd. Please submit all items electronically to Mr. Peter Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org Thank you.

PTO Meeting

The November PTO meeting will be this evening, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Commons.

Lost and Found

We have accumulated a number of unclaimed items that are hanging along the wall outside the Multi. Check it out and claim what is yours. ALL items are gone as of Friday!!

Thanksgiving Break

For your planning purposes, Genesee Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November 29th. Tuesday is a regular attendance day and is NOT Early Release. Classes resume at 8:25 a.m. Monday morning, November 30th. Have a safe and fun break!

Varnish Juniors

Varnish Juniors paperwork must be turned in to Coach Neumann by Friday.

JR/SR High School News

1.) Attention JV & Varsity volleyball players - The volleyball banquet is Thursday, Nov. 19 @ 6:30. Please bring the following for our taco/Mexican dinner. Seniors - meat & drinks, Juniors & Freshman - toppings & 1 pkg. of shells (Tammie Dahmen will contact you regarding specifically what to bring), Sophomores - dessert & 1 pkg. of shells.

2.) Blue team, please bring your $5 for food bank pizza party to Mrs. Mattoon, Kendell, or Tallah this week. All color teams are having a meeting this Thursday at 1:15. That would be a good time to bring your money.

6.)JOELLE now owes $11 for her sophomore Homecoming t-shirt. Thanks for taking care of this as soon as possible!!

7.)Color teams meet at 1:15 Thursday, November 19th, in their usual meeting rooms.

8.)Color teams, remember tomorrow is the last day for the food drive competition. Pizza party will be Tuesday, November 24 at lunch time.

Activity Period

· 11/19 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - Early Release
· 11/20 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - Jr/Sr High students interested in performing at UI holiday concert - McMullin - Music Room
· 11/23 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 11/24 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· Wednesday - Mrs. Marone (Library)
· Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/23 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 11/24 - Tuesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 11/25 - Wednesday - No program, Thanksgiving break
· 11/19 - Thursday - No Program due to early release
· 11/20 - Friday -

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.

· 11/19 – Thursday
· Lunch: Burrito, tater tots, corn, applesauce and milk.
· Option #1: Crispito [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Chimichanga
· Option #3: Chef Salad

· 11/20 – Friday
· Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, green peas, mixed fruit and milk
· Option #1: Beef Pattie[option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Chicken Pattie
· Option #3: Chef Salad

Bulletin - 11/18/09

Last Updated 11/18/09 at 9:05am.

School Zone

From 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM Ash Street between Tamarack and Elm is closed to all traffic except school bus loading and unloading. It is imperative that no vehicles use this portion of Ash Street during this time for the safety of the students. We have had several incidents of cars driving through Ash Street while buses are unloading students in the morning. Not only is this dangerous, it is illegal. Violators will be prosecuted.

December Newsletter Deadline

The December Newsletter deadline is noon on November 23rd. Please submit all items electronically to Mr. Peter Crowley at pcrowley@sd282.org Thank you.

PTO Meeting

The November PTO meeting will be this evening, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Commons.

Lost and Found

We have accumulated a number of unclaimed items that are hanging along the wall outside the Multi. Check it out and claim what is yours. ALL items are gone as of Friday!!

Thanksgiving Break

For your planning purposes, Genesee Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, Wednesday, November 25th through Sunday, November 29th. Tuesday is a regular attendance day and is NOT Early Release. Classes resume at 8:25 a.m. Monday morning, November 30th. Have a safe and fun break!

Varnish Juniors

Varnish Juniors paperwork must be turned in to Coach Neumann by Friday.

JR/SR High School News

1.) Attention JV & Varsity volleyball players - The volleyball banquet is Thursday, Nov. 19 @ 6:30. Please bring the following for our taco/Mexican dinner. Seniors - meat & drinks, Juniors & Freshman - toppings & 1 pkg. of shells (Tammie Dahmen will contact you regarding specifically what to bring), Sophomores - dessert & 1 pkg. of shells.

2.) FOOTBALL PLAYERS: The Football Banquet will be held this evening, Nov. 18 @ 7:00 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room. Food assignments for the football banquet: Seniors - main dish, Juniors - desserts, Sophomores - salad and bread, Freshman - desserts. Plates, cups, napkins, silverware, and drinks will be provided

3.) The Lady Bulldogs did not claim victory over Grangeville here at home last night, but played well in this early season game. Nice job!

4.) Blue team, please bring your $5 for food bank pizza party to Mrs. Mattoon, Kendell, or Tallah this week. All color teams are having a meeting this Thursday at 1:15. That would be a good time to bring your money.

5.)Football Players: Please bring your $10 for coaches gifts to the office ASAP. There is a check-off list and we need everyone to contribute by TODAY. Thank you.

*2009 Football Team please meet TODAY after school in the multi to sign cards and prepare coaches gifts. Thank you.

6.)JOELLE now owes $11 for her sophomore Homecoming t-shirt. Thanks for taking care of this as soon as possible!!

7.)Color teams meet at 1:15 Thursday, November 19th, in their usual meeting rooms.

Activity Period

· 11/18 – Wednesday – 12:25 p.m. – 11th and 12th graders interested in online UI Environmental Science Class - Shop - Morrow/Scripter
· 11/19 – Thursday – 1:55 p.m. - NONE - Early Release
· 11/20 – Friday – 3:00 p.m. - Jr/Sr High students interested in performing at UI holiday concert - McMullin - Music Room
· 11/23 – Monday – 10:15 a.m. - OPEN
· 11/24 – Tuesday – 11:20 a.m. – OPEN

Secondary After School Study Hall (3:20pm - 4:00pm)

· 11/9 - Monday - Mrs. Sperber's Room
· 11/10 - Tuesday - Mrs. Tilleman's Room
· 11/11 - Wednesday - Mrs. Marone (Library)
· 11/12 - Thursday - NO STUDY HALL
· 11/13 - Friday - NO STUDY HALL

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

REMINDER: The Elementary After School Study Hall is a program for student to work on class assignments and homework. Once the work is complete, students are excused to go home. There are not “activities” for students to be involved in, as this is NOT an after school child care type program. Thank you.

· 11/9 - Monday - Mrs. Wommack's Room
· 11/10 - Tuesday - Mrs. Johnson's Room
· 11/11 - Wednesday - Mrs. Bielenberg's Room
· 11/12 - Thursday - Mr. Sam's Room
· 11/13 - Friday - NO PROGRAM

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.

· 11/18 – Wednesday
· Lunch: toasted cheese sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, fruit cup, animal crackers and milk.
· Option #1: Tuna sandwich [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Ham pocket
· Option #3: Chicken Caesar Salad

· 11/19 – Thursday
· Lunch: Burrito, tater tots, corn, applesauce and milk.
· Option #1: Crispito [option available for Elementary]
· Option #2: Chimichanga
· Option #3: Chef Salad