MacArthur High School - Irving ISD

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Daily Announcements

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Effective immediately: No 18-year-old will be allowed to sign themselves out of school unless the parent or legal guardian signs for them or the student brings a note from that parent and we are able to contact the parent to verify that the note is authentic. This will be in effect from today and especially for the next school year.
The back table of the cafeteria contains lost and found items. Friday whatever is left will be donated to charity.
Books/Textbooks/Fees & Charges
- Students: return your textbooks to the professional library 7:30-8:15 any morning through June 3 or during A or B lunches. All should be returned by June 5. And teachers must have your teacher editions returned by June 6.
- Please return books and magazines to the library before school is out. There are no fines so all you have to do is bring them in. Lost books do need to be paid for.
- For summer school enrollment students need to be clear with textbooks, technology fees and charges, library overdues and lost books, and other outstanding charges.
Jump start your college education by going to North Lake College, June 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. to pick up a registration packet. Call 972-273-3041 or go to www.northlakecollege.edu for more information.
All students taking the SAT, June 7 and/or the ACT, June 14 will park in the student parking lot and use the south entrance to the building. Testing will be in the 180s.
Seniors! KMAC is putting together a senior DVD highlighting sports, senior events and interviews, shattered dreams, and much more. See a KMAC member or come by room 255 to place your order for just $10.
Graduation rehearsal is Thursday at 1:00 in the auditorium. Immediately after, caps and gowns will be given out in the cafeteria.
A new owner has bought the Food Mart complex across the street and is very serious about enforcing the no loitering rule. The police will be forced to write tickets to anyone that continues to loiter.

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Monday, June 2, 2008

Effective immediately: No 18-year-old will be allowed to sign themselves out of school unless the parent or legal guardian signs for them or the student brings a note from that parent and we are able to contact the parent to verify that the note is authentic. This will be in effect from today and especially for the next school year.
The back table of the cafeteria contains lost and found items. Friday whatever is left will be donated to charity.
Books/Textbooks/Fees & Charges
- Students: if you are finished with any of your textbooks, return them to room 112. There will be a cart near the office for drop-offs. Please have your name written inside the book. You may also return them to the professional library 7:30-8:15 any morning through June 3 or during A or B lunches.
- Seniors: you must have all books returned and all fines cleared by May 30. And all others should return books by June 5. And teachers must have your teacher editions returned by June 6.
- Please return books and magazines to the library before school is out. There are no fines so all you have to do is bring them in. Lost books do need to be paid for.
- For summer school enrollment students need to be clear with textbooks, technology fees and charges, library overdues and lost books, and other outstanding charges.
Jump start your college education by going to North Lake College, June 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. to pick up a registration packet. Call 972-273-3041 or go to www.northlakecollege.edu for more information.
All students taking the SAT, June 7 and/or the ACT, June 14 will park in the student parking lot and use the south entrance to the building. Testing will be in the 180s.
Seniors! KMAC is putting together a senior DVD highlighting sports, senior events and interviews, shattered dreams, and much more. See a KMAC member or come by room 255 to place your order for just $10.
Attention Big Brother Big Sisters members, Please come by Ms. Johnson’s room anytime to pick up your certificate of completion for the 2007 – 2008 school year. Thanks for all that you have done this year.
The final pizza day of the year is today. No pizza on Wednesday due to early dismissal!
Graduation rehearsal is Thursday at 1:00 in the auditorium. Immediately after, caps and gowns will be given out in the cafeteria.
A new owner has bought the Food Mart complex across the street and is very serious about enforcing the no loitering rule. The police will be forced to write tickets to anyone that continues to loiter.
Congratulations to these students in becoming the 2008-2009 National Honor Society Officers and Board Members:
- President – Falak Ajani
- Vice President – Arsalan Amin
- Secretary – Paula Ikpatt
- Treasurer – Melisa Rampone
- Historian – Chole Favors
- Board Member #1 – Katherine Edwards
- Board Member #2 – Sara Winn
- Board Member #3 – Heather Christensen
- Board Member #4 – Rafael Diaz
- Board Member #5 – Gaby Trulu

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Friday, May 30, 2008

Books:
- Students: if you are finished with any of your textbooks, return them to room 112. There will be a cart near the office for drop-offs. Please have your name written inside the book.
- You may also return them to the professional library 7:30-8:15 any morning through June 3 or during A or B lunches.
- Seniors: you must have all books returned and all fines cleared by May 30. And all others should return books by June 5. And teachers must have your teacher editions returned by June 6.
- Please return books and magazines to the library before school is out. There are no fines so all you have to do is bring them in. Lost books do need to be paid for.
For summer school enrollment students need to be clear with textbooks, technology fees and charges, library overdues and lost books, and other outstanding charges.
Jump start your college education by going to North Lake College, June 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. to pick up a registration packet. Call 972-273-3041 or go to www.northlakecollege.edu for more information.
Juniors and Sophomores: if you are interested in being in link crew and being a part of fish camp next year, please stop by room 114 and pick up an application. Applications are due back by Friday, May 30.
All students taking the SAT, June 7 and/or the ACT, June 14 will park in the student parking lot and use the south entrance to the building. Testing will be in the 180s.
Seniors! KMAC is putting together a senior DVD highlighting sports, senior events and interviews, shattered dreams, and much more. See a KMAC member or come by room 255 to place your order for just $10. Here’s a sample of what you’ll get on the DVD.
The yearbooks have finally arrived!!!! You may pick up your yearbook during lunch on Thursday and Friday. You must have a valid student ID or Texas state ID to get your book. No one will be allowed to pick up books for another person. There are still a few extras. You can purchase them for $85 before school or after school in room 190.
The cross country program is looking for one or two managers to help with the upcoming season when school begins in August. If you are interested in becoming a manager or would like more information, please see Coach Alonzo in Portable 11 before or after school this week.
Lt. Col. Whisennand is still taking applications for membership in the Civil Air Patrol. The Civil Air Patrol is the auxiliary of the United States Air Force. If you are interested in joining, visit our meeting this Thursday in the library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the summer we are going to meet off campus and the meetings will be at a later time.
Attention Big Brother Big Sisters members: Please come by Ms. Johnson’s room anytime to pick up your certificate of completion for the 2007 – 2008 school year. Thanks for all that you have done this year. .
The final pizza day of the year is next Monday. No pizza on Wednesday due to early dismissal!
Graduation rehearsal is next Thursday at 1:00 in the auditorium. Immediately after, caps and gowns will be given out in the cafeteria.
A new owner has bought the Food Mart complex across the street and is very serious about enforcing the no loitering rule. The police will be forced to write tickets to anyone that continues to loiter.
Congratulations to these students in becoming the 2008-2009 National Honor Society Officers and Board Members.
- President – Falak Ajani
- Vice President – Arsalan Amin
- Secretary – Paula Ikpatt
- Treasurer – Melisa Rampone
- Historian – Chole Favors
- Board Member #1 – Katherine Edwards
- Board Member #2 – Sara Winn
- Board Member #3 – Heather Christensen
- Board Member #4 – Rafael Diaz
- Board Member #5 – Gaby Trulu

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

Books:
- Students: if you are finished with any of your textbooks, return them to room 112. There will be a cart near the office for drop-offs. Please have your name written inside the book.
- You may also return them to the professional library 7:30-8:15 any morning through June 3 or during A or B lunches.
- Seniors: you must have all books returned and all fines cleared by May 30. And all others should return books by June 5. And teachers must have your teacher editions returned by June 6.
- Please return books and magazines to the library before school is out. There are no fines so all you have to do is bring them in. Lost books do need to be paid for.
Jump start your college education by going to North Lake College, June 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. to pick up a registration packet. Call 972-273-3041 or go to www.northlakecollege.edu for more information.
Juniors and Sophomores: if you are interested in being in Link Crew and being a part of Fish Camp next year, please stop by room 114 and pick up an application. Applications are due back by Friday, May 30.
All students taking the SAT, June 7 and/or the ACT, June 14 will park in the student parking lot and use the south entrance to the building. Testing will be in the 180s.
The Fire Truck Crew is sponsoring a cookout on Thursday. Come to the courtyard during any lunch period and buy a cheeseburger, chips, and drink for just $3.50.
Seniors! KMAC is putting together a senior DVD highlighting sports, senior events and interviews, shattered dreams, and much more. See a KMAC member or come by room 255 to place your order for just $10.
The yearbooks have finally arrived!!!! You may pick up your yearbook during lunch on Thursday and Friday. You must have a valid student ID or Texas state ID to get your book. No one will be allowed to pick up books for another person. There are still a few extras. You can purchase them for $85 before school or after school in room 190.
The Cross Country program is looking for one or two managers to help with the upcoming season when school begins in August. If you are interested in becoming a manager or would like more information, please see Coach Alonzo in Portable 11 before or after school this week.
Auditions for theater productions class are in the little theatre, room 143 (Mrs. Morgan’s room) from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. this Thursday. Bring a classical or modern monologue of one minute to read.
Lt. Col. Whisennand is still taking applications for membership in the Civil Air Patrol. The Civil Air Patrol is the auxiliary of the United States Air Force. If you are interested in joining, visit our meeting this Thursday in the library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the summer we are going to meet off campus and the meetings will be at a later time.
The last opportunity to make up your APV hours is during Friday school on May 30 and Saturday school on May 31.
Attention Big Brother Big Sisters members: Please come by Ms. Johnson’s room anytime to pick up your certificate of completion for the 2007 – 2008 school year. Thanks for all that you have done this year. .
For summer school enrollment students need to be clear with textbooks, technology fees and charges, library overdues and lost books, and other outstanding charges.
Come out to the M5 concert tonight at 7:00.
And last chance for M5 auditions is Friday after school 3:45-4:15
The final pizza day of the year is next Monday. No pizza on Wednesday due to early dismissal!

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Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Books:
- Students: if you are finished with any of your textbooks, return them to room 112. There will be a cart near the office for drop-offs. Please have your name written inside the book.
- You may also return them to the professional library 7:30-8:15 any morning through June 3 or during A or B lunches.
- Seniors: you must have all books returned and all fines cleared by May 30. And all others should return books by June 5. And teachers must have your teacher editions returned by June 6.
- Please return books and magazines to the library before school is out. There are no fines so all you have to do is bring them in. Lost books do need to be paid for.
Jump start your college education by going to North Lake College, June 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. to pick up a registration packet. Call 972-273-3041 or go to www.northlakecollege.edu for more information.
Juniors and Sophomores: if you are interested in being in link crew and being a part of fish camp next year, please stop by room 114 and pick up an application. Applications are due back by Friday, May 30.
All students taking the SAT, June 7 and/or the ACT, June 14 will park in the student parking lot and use the south entrance to the building. Testing will be in the 180s.
The Fire Truck Crew is sponsoring a cookout on Thursday. Come to the courtyard during any lunch period and buy a cheeseburger, chips, and drink for just $3.50.
Seniors! KMAC is putting together a senior DVD highlighting sports, senior events and interviews, shattered dreams, and much more. See a KMAC member or come by room 255 to place your order for just $10.
The yearbooks have finally arrived!!!! You may pick up your yearbook during lunch on Thursday and Friday. You must have a valid student ID or Texas state ID to get your book. No one will be allowed to pick up books for another person. There are still a few extras. You can purchase them for $85 before school or after school in room 190.
The Cross Country program is looking for one or two managers to help with the upcoming season when school begins in August. If you are interested in becoming a manager or would like more information, please see Coach Alonzo in Portable 11 before or after school this week.
Auditions for theater productions class are in the little theatre, room 143 (Mrs. Morgan’s room) from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. this Thursday. Bring a classical or modern monologue of one minute to read.
Lt. Col. Whisennand is still taking applications for membership in the Civil Air Patrol. The Civil Air Patrol is the auxiliary of the United States Air Force. If you are interested in joining, visit our meeting this Thursday in the library from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. During the summer we are going to meet off campus and the meetings will be at a later time.
The last opportunity to make up your APV hours is during Wednesday school today, Friday school on May 30, and Saturday school on May 31.