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ANNOUNCEMENTS –8/21/07 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Hot dog, chicken fried steak 
Wednesday – Ham & cheese, fish melt 
Thursday – Turkey & gravy, BLT wrap 
Friday – Chicken patty, pizza burger 
 
Whiteside and Sauk students may pick up planners and punch passes in the office. 
 
David McGraw, Lucas Gablemann, Jordan Willstead and Blake Erisman need to see Mrs. Fredericks in the office. 
 
Yearbooks will be handed out today during lunch in the cafeteria. Extras are available. 
 
The flag corps will practice today after school until 3:10 p.m. in the auditorium. 
 
Yearbook staff will meet on Wednesday after school to plan this year's yearbook. 
 
Sophomores, pick up a class officer petition from Mrs. Gelander in Room 214 and return it by 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Requirements are listed on the petition. This year a speech discussing your goals and leadership ability will be given before the voting during resource on Thursday, Aug. 23. The speech must be a minimum of 1 minute. Report to your classroom for attendance and then to the auditorium. Bring something to write with. We will remain in the auditorium until resource ends. 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12/19/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Pizza puffs, pork chop 
 
Students: If you have pictures from MORP, please bring your camera disk to Ms. Yeske. Pictures are needed for the yearbook. 
 
Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT test back on Oct. 18 should make an appointment with Mr. Sauter to see their results. 
 
Attention Seniors planning to major in Agriculture: Applications are now available in the guidance office for the Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship. The deadline for this is 2/15/07 and the award is for $1,500. To be eligible you must have a family member engaged in production agriculture and have a minimum ACT score of 18. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: If you are planning to major in an agriculture related field, applications are now available for the Hintzche Fertilizer Scholarship. The deadline is 2/16/07 and award is for $1,000. You must have a 3.0 GPA or better to be eligible. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Juniors, if you would be interested in being an Illinois governmental intern during you senior year, you should stop in the guidance office for a program application. Deadline for applying for this program is April 7, 2007 but you are encouraged to begin the process early, as it is fairly lengthy.  
 
 
 
 
 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12/12/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Chicken nuggets, chili dog 
Wednesday – Sloppy Joes, chicken fajita 
Thursday – Christmas dinner 
Friday – Meatballs, ? 
 
There will be an FFA meeting today during 2nd resource in the auditorium. See Mr. Streit if you need a pass to attend. 
 
Attention Freshmen: If you have any Christmas decorations that you would like to donate to help decorate the hallway for Christmas, please give them to a class officer by today. 
 
Chorus members who are singing the National Anthem at tonight’s wrestling match should meet in the music room at 5:30 p.m. to warm-up. 
 
The cast, crew, and pit orchestra of “Damn Yankees” will meet tomorrow, Dec. 13 during 1st resource, in the auditorium. 
 
REMINDER TO ALL SOFTBALL PLAYERS: Your Krispy Kreme forms and money are due to Mrs. Eller on Monday, December 18 by noon. Please keep working on our fund raiser by asking family, friends, teachers, and other staff members in all buildings. See Mrs. Eller if you need more forms. 
 
Students who took the PSAT/NMSQT test back on Oct. 18 should make an appointment with Mr. Sauter to see their results. 
 
Student Council will be having Christmas and MORP dress-up days during next week and the 2 days the following week. Dress-up days are as follows: 
Wednesday – Dress-up your Locker Day 
Thursday – Winter Wear Day 
Friday – Red, White and Green Day 
Monday ec. 18) – Holiday Hat Day 
Tuesday ec. 19) – Pajama Day 
 
Student Council will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Bring your pop tabs in to your resource teacher. The resource with the most pop tabs on Friday, Dec. 15 will receive a pizza party on Monday, Dec. 18. 
 
Attention Seniors: If you are planning to major in an agriculture related field, applications are now available for the Hintzche Fertilizer Scholarship. The deadline is 2/16/07 and award is for $1,000. You must have a 3.0 GPA or better to be eligible. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Juniors, if you would be interested in being an Illinois governmental intern during you senior year, you should stop in the guidance office for a program application. Deadline for applying for this program is April 7, 2007 but you are encouraged to begin the process early, as it is fairly lengthy.  
 
The library is reserved: 
Block A1 on Wednesday, December 13 for Mrs. Lyons’ English III 
Block A3 on Wednesday, December 13 for Mrs. Lyons’ Reading 
Block A4 on Wednesday, December 13 for English IV 
Block B5 on Thursday, December 14 for English IV 
Block B6 on Thursday, December 14 for Mrs. Lyons’ History II 
Block B7 on Thursday, December 14 for Mrs. Lyons’ Media 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12/5/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Hot dog, ribs 
Wednesday – Turkey & gravy, BLT wrap 
Thursday – Pizza, ? 
Friday – Chili, chicken patty 
 
Band members are reminded to meet in the music room tonight at 6:30 p.m. to warm-up for tonight’s pep band performance. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members should make arrangements to pick up their fruit order tomorrow immediately after school in the auditorium. 
 
Please stop in the office this week to fill out a card with your name on it as you want it to appear on your diploma. 
 
Amboy Key Club will be collecting new toys for Toys for Tots. The last day for collection will be Dec. 10. Please put the toys in the barrels around the school. For further information, please contact Jenna Didier or Mr. Johnson. 
 
Clipper Basketball t-shirts are now on sale for $8.00. See Mr. Pasley if interested. 
 
Student Council will be collecting canned goods until Thursday, Dec.7. Our goal will be 750 cans. A prize will be announced at a later date for the whole school, if we meet this goal. There will also be a prize for the class that collects the most cans. 
 
Attention Seniors: Although there are still no individual PSAE result sheets available, you can check in the guidance office starting today, to see if you qualified to be exempt from all or half of your finals. If you are exempt from half of your finals, you will have to let Mr. Sauter know by Friday, in writing, what finals you will be taking, otherwise he will choose, and we all know that won’t be pretty! 
 
Seniors who will be attending Sauk next semester as a dual enrollment student must stop in the guidance office to complete Sauk’s dual enrollment forms, which were just received. Failure to do this will mean the loss of the ACE grant which covers ½ of your tuition. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available in the guidance office for the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship. To be eligible you must be planning to major in engineering, have a 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 29 in math and 25 in English. The award will be for a minimum of $1,000 but could be higher. Deadline is 1/19/07. 
 
Attention Juniors: The Discover Card Scholarship is available and to be eligible you must have a 2.75 GPA or better and must have overcome a significant obstacle in your life. Minimum award is $2,500. Deadline is 1/31/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are available in the guidance office for a new scholarship, the Odd Fellows Scholarship. The Oddfellows is a service organization, like Kiwanis, and their scholarship is for a minimum of $500 but could go to $1,000. The deadline is 3/1/07. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship. To be eligible for this award you must hold a current hunting license and have a 3.0 GPA. The award can range from $250 to $1,000. The deadline is 2/1/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Tuesday, December 5 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Wednesday, December 6 for English I 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Thursday, December 7 for English II 
Block A4 on Thursday, December 7 for Mrs. Lyons’ Geography 
Block B5 on Friday, December 8 for Mrs. Lyons’ History I 
Blocks B6 and B8 on Friday, December 8 for English II 
Block B7 on Friday, December 8 for Spanish IV 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED BOTH RESOURCES AND BLOCKS B7 AND B8 ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 FOR KNOWLEDGE MASTER!!! 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/28/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Creamed chicken w/biscuits, corn dog 
Wednesday – Pork & gravy, chicken fried steak 
Thursday – Pizza, fish melt 
Friday – Nacho grande, BBQ 
 
The Varsity Academic Team traveled to the Mendota Lions Club last night for dinner and a match against Mendota. The score was Amboy 130, Mendota 86, and the Lions 26. Andy Schultz scored 4 toss-ups, Will Klein scored 2 and Kelsey Miller scored 1. Rookie Daniel Saunders, along with Michelle Apple and Katie Klein, assisted with bonuses. 
 
The AHS Music Department would like to invite everyone to the Winter Concert this Sunday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Come and enjoy the sounds of the season!! There is no admission charge. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members are reminded to turn in their fruit fundraiser forms and money in to Mrs. Mekeel today. 
 
Band members are reminded to meet at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium to warm-up for tonight’s pep band performance. 
 
Yearbook staff: We will have a work night Wednesday right after school until 4:30. Please be ready to show your work in progress for the pages you are assigned. 
 
Clipper Basketball t-shirts are now on sale for $8.00. See Mr. Pasley if interested. 
 
ATTENTION ALL SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL PLAYERS: Open gyms will be held on every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:30 - 8:00 am in the gym. Bring your glove and a partner! See Mrs. Eller, Mrs. Whitman, Mr. Pasley or Mr. Browne if you have any questions. 
 
Student Council will be collecting canned goods until Thursday, Dec.7. Our goal will be 750 cans. A prize will be announced at a later date for the whole school, if we meet this goal. There will also be a prize for the class that collects the most cans. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are available in the guidance office for a new scholarship, the Odd Fellows Scholarship. The Oddfellows is a service organization, like Kiwanis, and their scholarship is for a minimum of $500 but could go to $1,000. The deadline is 3/1/07. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship. To be eligible for this award you must hold a current hunting license and have a 3.0 GPA. The award can range from $250 to $1,000. The deadline is 2/1/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B6 and B7 on Tuesday, November 28 for English III 
Block B8 on Tuesday, November 28 for Government 
Blocks A1 and A4 on Wednesday, November 29 for English III 
Block B5 on Thursday, November 30 for English IV 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/21/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Ham & cheese, pizza burger 
 
Clipper Basketball t-shirts are now on sale for $8.00. See Mr. Pasley if interested. 
 
The following students should see Mrs. Mekeel today: Emmie Lauer and Katie O’Rorke. 
 
FFA Parli Pro will meet today during 2nd resource. 
 
A reminder to foods students: Cookie orders are due today. Also, your Tupperware orders are in. See Mrs. Becker to pick them up. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members should turn in their fruit fundraiser forms and money on Monday, Nov. 27 to Mrs. Mekeel. 
 
ATTENTION ALL SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL PLAYERS: Open gyms will start on Tuesday, November 28. They will be held on every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:30 - 8:00 am in the gym. Bring your glove and a partner! See Mrs. Eller, Mrs. Whitman, Mr. Pasley or Mr. Browne if you have any questions. 
 
Student Council will be collecting canned goods starting on Monday, Nov. 27 until Thursday, Dec.7. Our goal will be 750 cans. A prize will be announced at a later date for the whole school, if we meet this goal. There will also be a prize for the class that collects the most cans. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship. To be eligible for this award you must hold a current hunting license and have a 3.0 GPA. The award can range from $250 to $1,000. The deadline is 2/1/07. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Tuesday, November 21 for English I 
Block B8 on Tuesday, November 21 for Government 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource. 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/14/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: BBQ, chicken patty 
Wednesday – Pork chop, ham & cheese 
Thursday – Thanksgiving dinner 
Friday – Maid Rite burger, chicken fried steak 
 
There will be a Parli Pro practice today and tomorrow during 2nd resource. 
 
Attention football players: You need to turn in your equipment today and tomorrow during P.E. class. 
 
Child Care students who volunteered to help with the Central School Book Fair should be at Central by 6:15 tonight. See Mrs. Becker if you cannot attend. 
 
Yearbook staff: There will be a work night on Wednesday after school until 4:30. Please let Ms. Yeske know if you will be attending. 
 
Attention all softball players: There will be an informational meeting for all girls interested in playing softball this year. The meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 15, during 2nd resource in the auditorium. If you need to switch lunches, please see Mrs. Eller for a pass. If you cannot attend the meeting, please see Mrs. Eller on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday next week. 
 
Flag corps members should bring in their clean uniforms to Mrs. Mekeel before the end of the week. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members should turn in their fruit fund raiser forms this Thursday for an initial order. 
 
The office will only be giving out change after 3:20. Students will not be able to get change in the office during school hours.  
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the KSB Hospital Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any student planning to major in a healthcare related field. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline is April 30. See Mr. Sauter for details. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the Burger King Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to students who work a minimum of 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and who can demonstrate a financial need. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline is 12/01/06. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B5 on Wednesday, November 15 for English IV 
Blocks A1, A2 and A3 on Thursday, November 16 for English I 
Block A4 on Thursday, November 16 for English IV 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 11/7/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Tacos, corn dog 
Wednesday – Pizza burger, ham & cheese 
Thursday – Chicken fajita 
Friday – Pork patty, BLT wrap 
 
Band students should bring their coats to class today. 
 
Attention Fall Play cast: Please check the changing rooms – there are a lot of clothes that need to be taken home! 
 
The flag corps will rehearse tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. Please be prompt. 
 
Students going on the Trans-Siberian field trip are reminded to turn their money in to Mrs. Mekeel by this Friday, Nov. 10. 
 
There will be Parli Pro practice Wednesday and Thursday during 2nd resource. 
 
Attention: Big Brothers/Big Sisters candidates. The matches are in now and we will be starting visits this Wednesday and Thursday. Please see Mr. Sauter as soon as possible if you interviewed to be a part of this program. 
 
AHS Key Club is collecting toys for the Amboy ESDA to help out needy children in our school district. We would like toys given to any Key Club member or to Mr. Johnson. Your help will be appreciated by those in need. 
 
The Student Council will be selling Clipper drawstring bags this week. They will be sold at most home events and can be purchased through Mrs. Lindenmeyer or Britainy Ohlendorf. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the Burger King Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to students who work a minimum of 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and who can demonstrate a financial need. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline is 12/01/06. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Tuesday, November 7 for Mrs. Lyons’ History Classes 
Block B7 on Tuesday, November 7 for Mrs. Lyons’ Media Class 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
The library will be closed Thursday, November 9 and Friday, November 10. Mrs. Dunn will be out of the building at a conference. 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/31/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Ravioli, BLT wrap 
Wednesday – Nacho Grande, BBQ 
 
Congratulations to the 14 band and 12 chorus members from AHS who were selected to perform in the TRAC-8 Music Festival held yesterday at Morrison High School! Guest conductors rehearsed all day with the Honors Band and Chorus and then performed a concert in the evening. Congratulations again on your hard work and fine performance! 
 
The Student Council will be selling Clipper drawstring bags during lunch through next week. They will be sold at most home events and can be purchased through Mrs. Lindenmeyer or Britainy Ohlendorf. 
 
There is a sign-up sheet for anyone interested in taking a fan bus to the football game in Hampshire on Saturday. The bus would leave around 10:30 a.m. and be home around 5:00 p.m.. It will cost $5.00 to ride and must be paid when you sign-up. We will have to have 35 to 40 kids sign-up in order to pay for the bus. You must sign-up and pay by Wednesday before you leave school. 
 
Emily Setchell and Tyler Harrison, please see Mrs. Gelander today in Room 214. 
 
All freshman volleyball players need to see Mrs. Whitman today to vote for MVP. 
 
The following varsity volleyball players need to turn in their uniforms or no letter will be given: Lexi Klein, Britainy Ohlendorf, Jeri Payne, Ashley Olson, Michelle Pool, Ebony Harrison, Nicolle Ely, Lauren Liebing and Jaimie Machen. 
 
There will be FFA Parli Pro practice today, during 2nd resource, in the Ag room. 
 
Yearbook staff: We will have a yearbook work night after school today. Please let Ms. Yeske know if you are coming. 
 
Key Club members doing “Character Reading” this 4 weeks must see Mr. Johnson for times and books. 
 
The flag corps will not have rehearsal this week. 
 
There is a general meeting for anyone interested in being a mat manager tomorrow at 11:30 in the gym. 
 
The Fall Athletic Banquet is Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. You need to bring a meat dish, dish to pass and your own table service. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: If you took the ASVAB test, please stop in the guidance office and make an appointment with Mr. Sauter to review your results. 
 
Attention Seniors: Applications are now available for the Burger King Scholarship Award. This scholarship is open to students who work a minimum of 15 hours per week, have a 2.5 GPA or better, and who can demonstrate a financial need. The award is for $1,000 and the deadline is 12/01/06. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Tuesday, October 31 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Wednesday, November 1 for English I 
Block B7 on Wednesday, November 1 for Co-op. 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/24/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Pork chops, chicken fried steak 
Wednesday – Breaded chicken, breaded beef patty 
Thursday – Pizza, Italian sausage 
Friday – Chicken noodle soup, breaded pork steak 
 
The varsity volleyball team defeated Paw Paw last night 25-18, 25-14 in the first round of regional play. Amboy now advances to the semi-final match tonight, at Serena, and will face Mendota at 6:30 p.m. Ebony Harrison had 5 kills, 2 digs, 2 blocks and 3 service points; Britainy Ohlendorf had 8 digs, 2 kills, 13 service points and 3 aces; Jeri Payne had 7 digs, 2 kills, 1 assist, 12 service points and 4 aces; Nicole Ely had 2 digs, 1 block, 5 assists, 1 kill and 1 ace; Lauren Liebing had 3 digs, 2 kills and 8 service points; Michelle Apple had 2 digs, 5 assists and 2 points; and Sheena Kemp had 6 digs.  
 
Whiteside students need to stop in the office to pick up your 2nd quarter punch pass. 
 
Picture retakes are in and can be picked up in the office. 
 
Band members should bring their coats to class today. 
 
The flag corps will rehearse tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 a.m. Be prepared to go outside. 
 
Band, chorus, and flag corps members should make arrangements to have their cookie dough orders picked up immediately after school tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 25 in the auditorium. 
 
Attention Seniors: Information is now available in the guidance office for the Wal-Mart Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline for application is 1-12-07. This is a national competition, but last year we had two students win these scholarships. It is worth going after this one. 
 
Attention Seniors: There are two new scholarship opportunities in the guidance office. The American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for students planning to major in civil engineering. The deadline is April 1, 2007. 
 
The Lincolnland Legends Scholarship is an essay competition open to all students planning to attend college. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2006 and the amount is $2,500. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Ashford University – Nov. 15 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B6 on Tuesday, October 24 for English III 
Blocks B5 and B7 on Tuesday, October 24 for Health 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Wednesday, October 25 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Thursday, October 26 for English I 
Block B7 on Thursday, October 26 for English III 
Block A1 on Friday, October 27 for Mrs. Lyons’ English III 
Block A3 on Friday, October 27 for Mrs. Lyons’ Reading 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
The library will be closed both resources and Block B7 on Thursday, October 26. Mrs. Dunn will be in a meeting. 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/17/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Chic-N-O’s. BLT wrap 
Wednesday – Pork & gravy, ham & cheese 
Thursday – Pizza, fish melt 
Friday – Sloppy Joes, pork chops 
 
The Varsity Academic Team started the season with 2 conference wins last night. They beat Bureau Valley 155-140 and defeated Erie 140-75. Will Klein scored 10 toss-ups, Andy Schultz had 2, Andy Bulfer scored 1 and Katie Klein scored 1. The F/S team split for the evening. They lost to Morrison but defeated Bureau Valley. 
 
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to perform in the IMEA District 8 Honors Band and Chorus: Kaylee Jones – Junior Mixed Chorus; Lexi Klein – Senior Mixed Chorus; Travis Kemmerer, Katie Klein, and Zack Knoll – Senior Band. These students went through difficult auditions at Rock Falls High School this past Saturday and competed with students from all over northern Illinois to have the opportunity to perform in these organizations.  
 
We will be ordering playoff shirts this year. If you want to order a long sleeved t-shirt, you will have to pre-order that shirt by 3:20 on Wednesday, Oct. 18. They will be $20.00. We will also order short sleeve t-shirts that will cost $10.00. You do not need to pre-order those. They are going to be red t-shirts this year and we hope to have them in by early next week. 
 
There will be a boys basketball meeting today right after school, at 1:35 p.m., in the gym. The meeting will last only 10-15 minutes. 
 
The flag corps will rehearse tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 a.m. Be prepared to go outside. 
 
All NHS members, please meet at 7:30 a.m. in Room 205 on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Attendance will be taken. 
 
Yearbook Staff. A software training night is scheduled for Wednesday after school. Please let Ms. Yeske know on Tuesday if you will be attending. 
 
All band, chorus and flag corps members are reminded to pick up their cookie dough orders after school this Thursday after school. 
 
There will be a Key Club meeting Thursday, Oct. 19 during 2nd resource to discuss the canned goods drive. 
 
Attention students who signed up for the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test or the PSAT test: You must have your $12 turned in to Mr. Sauter no later than 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 18. You will not be permitted to test if you don’t. 
 
All seniors need to bring their completed graduation order form and deposit to school on Friday, Oct. 20 from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. This is the only day that orders can be turned in at school. Please have your name and address and your height and weight filled in on your order form for your cap & gown. 
 
The Teen Activity Center is sponsoring a trip to the Asylum of Mad Dreams in Morrison this Saturday, Oct. 21. The cost is $13.00 and you need to be at the community building at 5:30 p.m. The bus leaves at 6:00 p.m. You are to bring extra money for Culvers and you will return between 10:30 and 11:00 p.m. Sign-up in the high school office. Please see TAC officers Anthony Wells, Brittany Fuller or Bethany Wittenauer. 
 
Attention Seniors: Information is now available in the guidance office for the Wal-Mart Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship and the deadline for application is 1-12-07. This is a national competition, but last year we had two students win these scholarships. It is worth going after this one. 
 
Attention Seniors: There are two new scholarship opportunities in the guidance office. The American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for students planning to major in civil engineering. The deadline is April 1, 2007. 
 
The Lincolnland Legends Scholarship is an essay competition open to all students planning to attend college. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2006 and the amount is $2,500. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Millikin University – Nov. 1 at 8:20 a.m. 
Illinois State University – Nov. 7 at 2:00 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Iowa Wesleyan – Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
University of Wisconsin/Platteville – Nov. 15 at 9:00 a.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks A1, A2 and A3 on Tuesday, October 17 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B6 on Wednesday, October 18 for English I 
Blocks B5 and B7 on Friday, October 20 for Health  
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
The library will be closed both resources and Block A3 on Thursday, October 19. Mrs. Dunn will be in a meeting. 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/10/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Hot dog, ribs 
Wednesday – Turkey & gravy, pork chop 
Thursday – Pizza, BBQ 
Friday – Nacho grande, ham & cheese 
 
Band students should bring their coats to class today. 
 
There will be a flag corps rehearsal tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 a.m. Please be prepared to go outside. 
 
Attention all softball players: The deadline for registration for the Eastern Illinois University softball camp is Wednesday, Oct. 11. See Mrs. Eller if you are interested in going. 
 
Attention Yearbook Staff: There will be a work night on Wednesday, Oct. 11 right after school until 4:15. Anyone still interested in joining yearbook, please see Ms. Yeske in room 209. 
 
Seniors, if you did not have your senior portrait taken this summer for the yearbook, Root Studios will be here on Oct. 12 from 12:00-3:00 and on Oct. 13 from 8:00-1:00 to take those photos. Your picture will not be in the yearbook if it is not taken by the yearbook photographer. There is a sign-up sheet in the office for you to select a time that will work for you.  
 
Underclassmen picture retakes will be in the morning on Thursday, Oct. 12. 
 
Attention sophomores: If you are interested in being this year’s representative to the HOBY conference, please see Mr. Sauter for an application. Applications are due by Oct. 15. 
 
Attention Seniors and Juniors who are considering attending Sauk Valley College: There will be a field trip to “Discover Sauk Valley” on Oct. 20. In order to participate, you MUST sign up in the guidance office by Oct. 16. See Mr. Sauter if you have any questions regarding this trip. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Two new schools have been added to the list of colleges visiting Amboy. On Nov. 15, the University of Wisconsin/Platteville will be here at 9:00 a.m. They have a special tuition scholarship for all Illinois students that meet certain minimal requirements. The other school that will be here is Iowa Wesleyan, a small private school that offers special scholarships for Illinois students. They will be here on Nov. 8 at 10:00 a.m. Please see Mr. Sauter if you are interested in attending either of these presentations. 
 
Attention Seniors: There are two new scholarship opportunities in the guidance office. The American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for students planning to major in civil engineering. The deadline is April 1, 2007. 
 
The Lincolnland Legends Scholarship is an essay competition open to all students planning to attend college. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2006 and the amount is $2,500. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Southern Illinois University – Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B5 on Tuesday, October 10 for English I 
Block B6 on Tuesday, October 10 for Anatomy 
Block B7 on Tuesday, October 10 for Mrs. Lyons’ Media Class 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Wednesday, October 11 for English I 
Block A4 on Wednesday, October 11 for Mrs. Lyons’ Geography class 
Block B6 on Thursday, October 12 for Anatomy 
Block A1 on Friday, October 13 for Mrs. Lyons’ English III 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
Please read: 
The library will be closed both resources and Block B7 on Thursday, October 12. Mrs. Dunn will be in a meeting. 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 10/3/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Chicken patty, BLT wrap 
Wednesday – Chicken & noodles, chicken fried steak 
Thursday – Chalupa boat, corn dog 
Friday – No school 
 
The sophomore volleyball team defeated Ohio last night 24-26, 25-16, 25-23. Jessica Walter had 18 service points, Leah Saunders 14 service points, and Hillary Liebing had 6 kills. 
 
The varsity volleyball team defeated Ohio last night 25-21, 25-14. Nicole Ely had 3 kills, 6 set assists, 1 block, 4 digs, and 1 ace; Britainy Ohlendorf had 6 kills, 1 assist, and 8 service points; Jeri Payne had 6 kills, 6 digs, 7 service points and 1 ace; Ebony Harrison had 5 kills, 7 digs, 8 service points, and 1 ace; Michelle Apple had 1 kill, 12 set assists, 5 digs, and 4 service points; Lauren Liebing had 6 kills and 3 digs; Sheena Kemp had 2 assists and 11 digs; and Lindsey Barlow had 1 kill. 
 
Chorus members singing the National Anthem at tonight’s volleyball game should meet in the music room at 6:30 p.m. to warm-up. 
 
The flag corps will practice tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Please be on time. 
 
There will be a yearbook staff meeting in Ms. Yeske’s room on Wednesday, Oct. 4 during 2nd resource. Sign-up for yearbook committees and for football concessions will be done. Freshmen and sophomores please eat lunch during 1st resource so you can attend the meeting. You will need to come and get a pass in the morning to leave 2nd resource. 
 
Seniors, if you did not have your senior portrait taken this summer for the yearbook, Root Studios will be here on Oct. 12 from 12:00-3:00 and on Oct. 13 from 8:00-1:00 to take those photos. Your picture will not be in the yearbook if it is not taken by the yearbook photographer. There is a sign-up sheet in the office for you to select a time that will work for you.  
 
Underclassmen picture retakes will be in the morning on Thursday, Oct. 12. 
 
The Teen Activity Center is sponsoring a trip to the Asylum of Mad Dreams in Morrison. Come join us for a night of frightening fun on Saturday, Oct. 21. The cost for this trip will not exceed $15.00. This includes bus transportation and entrance fee. Sign-up in the high school office. Please see TAC officers Anthony Wells, Brittany Fuller or Bethany Wittenauer for details. 
 
Attention sophomores: If you are interested in being this year’s representative to the HOBY conference, please see Mr. Sauter for an application. Applications are due by Oct. 15. 
 
Attention Seniors and Juniors who are considering attending Sauk Valley College: There will be a field trip to “Discover Sauk Valley” on Oct. 20. In order to participate, you MUST sign up in the guidance office by Oct. 16. See Mr. Sauter if you have any questions regarding this trip. 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Southern Illinois University – Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Blocks A1, A2, and A3 on Tuesday, October 3 for English I 
Block A4 at 3:00 on Tuesday, October 3 for Mr. Sauter 
Block B5 on Wednesday, October 4 for American History with Mrs. Lyons 
Block B6 on Wednesday, October 4 for English III 
Block B7 on Wednesday, October 4 for Biology II 
Blocks A1 and A4 on Thursday, October 5 for English III 
Block A3 on Thursday, October 5 for Reading with Mrs. Lyons 
 
The lab will be open during first resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during second resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
 
 
 
 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – 9/26/06 
TUESDAY 
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE DUE TO THE OFFICE BY 8:15 A.M. OR  
THEY WILL GO IN THE NEXT DAY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. 
 
Lunch menu for today: Tacos, chicken fried steak 
Wednesday – Pork & gravy, BLT wrap 
Thursday – Pizza, fish 
Friday – Football nuggets, sloppy joes 
 
The freshman football team defeated Newman last night 44-8. 
 
Amboy varsity volleyball defeated Prophetstown last night 25-18, 25-12. Lauren Liebing led with 6 kills, 2 blocks, 3 service points and 1 dig. Nicole Ely had 4 digs, 1 block, 8 service points and 8 set assists. 
 
All Key Club students doing “Character Reading” at Central School are to see Mr. Johnson today. 
 
Taryn Schaefer – please see Ms. Yeske today. 
 
The freshman skit practice has been moved to Wednesday, Sept. 27, during 1st resource. Those who are participating need to report to the auditorium after roll is taken. Mrs. Gelander will supply your resource teachers with a list of those who attended. Lighting and sound people should attend also. 
 
The flag corps will practice Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 a.m. 
 
Attention students on the yearbook field trip: You need to be at the school by 7:00 a.m. tomorrow. The bus leaves at 7:15. Please have your homework turned in before you leave today. 
 
Attention sophomores: If you are interested in being this year’s representative to the HOBY conference, please see Mr. Sauter for an application. Applications are due by Oct. 15. 
 
Band and chorus members are reminded to bring coolers for the concession stand. 
 
A reminder to girls interested in the Healthy Relationships group: You must sign-up in the guidance office in order to participate. If there is not sufficient interest in the program this year, it will be discontinued. 
 
Homecoming dress-up days for next week are as follows: 
Tuesday: Toga Day (appropriate dress code must be worn under toga) 
Wednesday: Rock Star Day 
Thursday: Decade Day (Freshmen - 50’s; Sophomores – 60’s; Juniors – 70’s; Seniors – 80’s) 
Friday: Red, White, and Black Day 
 
Attention Seniors: Application information is now available in the guidance office for two new scholarships. The first of these is the Coca Cola Scholarship. This is a national scholarship and the minimum award is $10,000. The deadline is 10/31/06. An Amboy student has previously won one of these awards. 
 
The second scholarship is the Prudential Spirit of the Community Award. This is also a national competition. The deadline for this application is also 10/31/06 and the maximum award is $6,000.00. Please see the guidance office if you have any questions about either of these scholarships. 
 
Seniors with critical financial need for college tuition may apply for the Horatio Alger scholarship. The deadline is Oct. 30, 2006, and the awards can vary from $1,000 to $20,000. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to be eligible. See the guidance office for further information. 
 
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Several colleges have already set up their fall visit dates to Amboy. Those that have are: 
Aurora University – Sept. 26 at 1:00 p.m. 
Illinois Wesleyan University – Sept. 27 at 8:30 a.m. 
Educators of Beauty – Sept. 29 at 8:30 a.m. 
Monmouth College – Oct. 2 at 1:45 p.m. 
Southern Illinois University – Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. 
North Central College – Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. 
Sauk Valley College – Oct. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 
Western Illinois – Oct. 17 at 9:00 a.m. 
University of IL - Springfield – Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. 
Blackburn College – Nov. 8 at 8:30 a.m. 
Augustana College – Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. 
Sign up in the guidance office if you wish to attend any of these presentations and listen to the announcements for additional school listings. You can also check which schools are coming, and when, on the guidance board just outside the main office. 
 
The library is reserved: 
Block B5 on Tuesday, September 26 for Spanish III 
Block B7 on Thursday, September 28 for English III 
 
The lab will be open during second resource this week. 
 
The library will be open during first resource this week.  
 
You must get a pass from Mrs. Dunn by 8:20 in order to come to the library during resource 
 
The library will be closed both resources and Block A4 on Friday, September 29. Mrs. Dunn has a meeting outside the building. 
 
 
 
 

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