Daily Announcements

9 February 2012

Lab Day 2

Word of the Day

TENET noun

An opinion considered true by members of a profession, group or movement.

The idea that all men are created equal is one of the main tenets of the Declaration of Independence.

Sports News

Sign up Meetings for Spring Sports:

Girls Track - Thursday, Feb. 9 - 2:45 pm - Room 601

Boys Track - Thursday, Feb. 9 - 3:00 pm - Room 412

Baseball - Thursday, Feb. 9 - 3:00 pm - Room 410

Girls Lacrosse - Thursday, Feb. 16 - 2:45 pm - Room 412

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ATTENTION SENIORS: MIDYEAR REPORTS

Midyear grade reports are automatically sent out to each college/university to which you have applied during the year.

Math SAT Prep Webcast

On Thursday, Feb 9th at 3:00 pm, Mr Keller will present

Going It Alone: Math SAT Prep Without a Tutor or Course.

The webcast is through CollegeWeekLive.com, an on-line college fair.

For more info, email Mr. Keller or see his school web page here.

BLOOD DRIVE

On Thursday, February 16th, from 7:30 - 2:00 PM, the HTEA and the Central Jersey Blood Center will be sponsoring the annual blood drive in the New Gym. The Center is always in desperate need of donations and they are grateful for the kindness of all donors. Students aged 16 and over were strongly encouraged to donate and the staff is equally encouraged. Anyone wishing to donate can see Mr. Dowd in Room 146 for the permission slips (students) or any information regarding the drive. Thank you in advance for your support!

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Club and Activity News

Band Aid for Uganda

The 3rd Annual “Band Aid for Uganda”, benefitting Sylvia’s Children, will be held on Saturday, March 24th @ 12:00 pm. Bands interested in participating should sign up in the Main Office.

Yoga Club - Next Meeting - Tuesday, Feb. 14 - 2:15 pm - Room 503

“Hanging with Friends” Mobile Tournament

The SAB is sponsoring a “Hanging With Friends” mobile tournament. Sign-ups are online at HolmdelHanging.weebly.com or in the Main Office. See an SAB member or visit the website for more information!

Attention Science Leaguers!

New Jersey Science League February Meet:

·         The February meet for the New Jersey Science League will be held at Colt’s Neck HS on Thursday, February 9th, 2012 from 2:45 to 5:00 pm.

·         Test offs will be on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, at 2:45pm in Dr. Blaha’s classroom, 702.

·         Practice tests will be available in “Google Docs.” If you have signed up for the January test off, you are automatically given permission to access the February practice tests. If you are new to the test off please email me so I can email you the link with the permission.

Note: Change in Physics and Biology Olympiad First Exams

The first round of the Biology Olympiad will be held on Wednesday February 15th, 2012. While in general you must be in AP Physics or AP Biology to participate, first-year science students may participate if there is room. Please email Dr. Blaha with your intent, and for practice Biology Olympiad tests. Go to http://aapt.org/physicsteam/2012/exams.cfm to download the practice exams for Physics.

Music Department

The Concert Chorus will be sponsoring a Broadway Dinner Theatre on Thursday, February 16 at 6:00 PM in the Commons. A pasta dinner will be served and a cabaret of different Broadway shows will be presented. Tickets are $5.00 for students and $10.00 for adults and will be available all this week during lunch periods. Tickets must be purchased in advanced.

Stage Crew
The Stage Crew will meet this Saturday, February 11 beginning at 10 AM in the school auditorium. All current and new members are welcome!