Announcements

Thursday, February 18th
Today is an Enrichment day.

Sports

FYI

All Student Council Members need to see Mrs. Hudgen today to sign up for a time to work at the dance tomorrow.

The last dance of the year will be this Friday, February 19th from 3:00-4:30. The cost to attend is $5.00. Concessions will be available if you would like to bring extra money.

Reminder: You may only purchase juice/water from the machine near the gym before 7:45 or after 2:50. Only water may be consumed during the school day.

Our Media Center Ski Patrol says snow conditions are perfect for hitting the moguls. Are they fast enough for the teams to increase their speed? The 7th grade is flying down the hill with 9,717,356 words read. The 8th grade has 1,805,453 words read. Eighth grade better wax their skis soon!!

Did you know that the Town of Walkerton has a law that requires people not to walk on the street but instead to use the sidewalks. Walkerton Police Chief Schalliol asked us to remind you to always use the sidewalks for your safety.

The North Liberty Youth League will be holding registration on Saturday, February 20th and Saturday, February 27th from 10-1 at the North Liberty VFW Post, for boys and girls ages 5-16 who would like to play baseball or softball. There are fliers available in the office if you’d like more information.

Do you like to have fun, go on adventures, and win prizes? If this is you then the New Table Top Gaming Club is for you. Join us each Monday until 5pm in the Large Group Instruction room #209 starting on February 29th, 2016. We will be playing board games, card games, miniature games, and many other types of games. A sign-up sheet and permission sheet will be in the office starting today.

John Glenn High School and the Athletic Department is conducting a fundraiser for the family of Isaac Porogi, a JGHS student who has bone cancer and is receiving treatment in Indianapolis at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. Bracelets that say "Stay Positive" on the front and "Go Falcons" on the back can be purchased for $5 in the Urey office. All proceeds will go to the Porogi family.

Do you need help with your homework? Is there a concept you don't understand? Help is available! JGHS National Honor Society students offer tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 in the high school Media Center. There is no need to sign up ahead of time, just show up. Urey students can ride any bus to the high school. Your ride must pick you up from the high school at 4:00. There is also help available through the Homework Hotline. College students from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology will answer your math or science questions via phone, email, or live chat. Call 1-877-ASK-ROSE or go to www.AskRose.org. There is also a link on the UMS website.

Falcon Sports Action

Boy's Basketball

NSC Tourney
The 8th A team won the NSC tournament over the weekend by beating Knox and then LaVille in the Championship game. Congratulations, Falcons!

1.22.15 - Falcons vs Trojans
The 7th grade continued their winning ways last night with a dominating, 40-point spread victory over Triton. Leading the way for the Falcons were Robby Porter with 16 points, Khori Barker with 14, and Calvin Bilski with 13. Everyone played awesome defense and contributed on offense. The Falcons improve to 16 - 0 and attempt to finish the season undefeated when they travel to Culver next Tuesday. Great job tonight, fellas!

1.27.15 - Falcons vs Cavaliers
The 8th A team beat Culver at home last night to finish their season with a 10 - 7 record and an NSC Tournament championship. Congratulations to the team!

The 7th A team was able to finish their season undefeated with an easy win over the Cavaliers last night. Leading the way in scoring was Robby Porter with 15 points, while Khori Barker and Weston Salyer both chipped in 10 points apiece. All 8 players scored last night and contributed to the victory. The Falcons finished their season with a 17 - 0 record this year, along with an NSC Tournament champions and regular season conference champs. Congratulations on an amazing season! Coach O’Connor is very proud of you guys!

Girl's Basketball

Practices will be held daily:
8th grade from 3 - 4:30 PM
7th grade from 4:30 - 6 PM

Laville Shootout
The 8th A team defeated Grissom and LaSalle Academy over the weekend at the LaVille Shootout. The team is now 2 - 0 on the season and will travel to Bobcat Country to take on Oregon-Davis Tuesday night.

Wrestling

*All home matches at John Glenn.