Euchre Club is cancelled for tomorrow.  No euchre tomorrow.

Musical Rehearsal will start at 2:00 today at Seton.

in order to set up for the Sports Stag

No yearbook tonight due to the Sports Stag.  We can meet tomorrow night at 6 for dinner and have our meeting at 6:30.  Ben from Jostens wants to bring wings but you MUST let Mrs. Hirth know if you can make it to dinner so she can tell Ben how many wings to buy. Stop in the development office anytime before the end of school today to RSVP for dinner.

 

Any student interesting in joining the Spanish Club, should plan on attending a ten minute meeting after school on Tuesday, March 9.  in room 126.  We will be making plans for Taco Fest.

 Mr. Gergen's 7th period class should report to room 207 for class today with their textbooks.

Mr. Geis' 1st period should report to room 204 this morning.  Be sure to bring your books. 

Sophomores in Mr. Lysaght's English classes are to meet today in the library computer room.

Last night concluded our Annual Fund Phone-a-thon. In only 7 days, we secured just shy of $60,000 in pledges...an all-time high!! Top seller last evening goes to Joe Hageman with $1565 in pledges. Overall top seller was Bobby Grogan with $9317 in pledges. Because of the persistence and hard work of the following students, we were so successful: Mark Miller, Casey Mitchell, Keith Schenkel, Pete Bachman, Louis Klug, Andrew Condia, Eric Capannari, Drew Reder, Max Cucinotta, Alex Heil, Bobby Grogan, Joe Hageman, Robert Macke and Nathan Schapker. Great job gentlemen!!

Thomas Massa please stop by the Alumni Development Office before leaving school today.

The following students should stop by the library to pick-up items on hold for them: Ben Tepe and C.J. Zureick

Graduate Services will return to Elder during the lunchtimes on March 15 to distribute the senior graduation materials which were ordered by the seniors. If any of these graduation packages have not been paid for in total, then they must be paid for on March 15.

The library will close at 1:50 P.M. on Wed. Mar. 10 due to the faculty meeting.

Begin your Wednesday at the breakfast table with the Elder Family!  For only $1.00, you can have a steaming stack of hotcakes, dripping with maple syrup, and a drink of your choice, all served by members of the Library and Development Office.  That's tomorrow from 7:00-7:40 in the cafe' de la Panthere!

was the top money raiser for the phone-a-thon last evening with $1625 in pledges. So far, total amount pledged in six days is over $55,000! Great job!

There is a substitution list in the faculty room for the teachers to sign up to sub for teachers who are helping with the Kairos retreat this week. This is a good way to do penance for the Lenten season as Easter approaches. Thank you, and remember that this is a first come, first served opportunity.

 

Your Mission: Help your neighborhood defeat the armies of the Evil Emperor Bell and the invading armies of other townships.  Don't fall victim to apathy.  Join the battle at www.OperationRoaringPanther.com !

This summer, there will be five enrichment (first-time credit) courses offered at Elder to give more flexibility in scheduling classes in the sophomore through senior years.

The classes are:
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
Health (on-line)
Physical Education
Physics

 

If you are interested in taking any of these classes this summer, please see your counselor ASAP for more information. You may also find more summer school information at www.ElderHS.org and www.ElderHS.net.

 

If you have any questions about Elder’s Summer School Enrichment classes, please see your counselor or Mr. Ruffing.

Any current freshman interested in applying for admission to the Honors Program for next year should complete the application available at elderhs.org. Completed applications must be received by March 26. See Mr. Tucker if you have any questions.

Tomorrow will be a PURPLE FRIDAY!
Any deviation from the normal dress code would be only with distinctly "ELDER" paraphernalia.
All dress items are to be in good repair. The torso is to be covered (i.e. shirts with sleeves).
Acceptable dress would be gym shoes, shorts, sweatpants, jeans, Elder t-shirts, Elder sweatshirts.
Unacceptable dress would be cutoffs, tanktops, sandals, etc.

This announcement concerns Saturday Detention…if there is inclement weather and there is any doubt whether detention will be held or not, please check the Elder announcement page (www.ElderHS.net); it will be updated by 7:15 A.M. Saturday morning.

If you are currently a freshman, sophomore or junior, and had a GPA of 85 or greater at the end of the first semester of this school year, you are eligible to apply for an Altiora or Droder Scholarship.

 

Applications are available from Mrs. Regan in the Development Office or at at this link: http://www.elderhs.net/Shared%20Documents/Altiora%20Droder%20scholarship%20application.pdf

 

 Completed applications are due Friday, March 26 by 8:00 AM.  No late applications will be accepted.  Scholarship recipients will be notifed by April 15, 2010.

 

 

In true Elder Altiora spirit, the Elder Library is having a contest this year to celebrate Teen Reading but not just for a week---our contest is going to take place over a period of 6 months from Teen Read Week (Oct. 18-24 2009) to Teen Literature Day (April 15, 2010)! The purpose of the contest is to encourage students to read books beyond course assignments.

 

For each book read, a contestant will need to fill out an entry form (available in the school library) with the title/author and brief information about the book. For each approved entry form (approval determined by Mrs. Ploehs or Mrs. Kelley), a contestant will receive a valuable raffle ticket that will give him an opportunity to win a Grand Prize Package of gift cards/certificates to various food  and retail establishments (a retail value of at least $100!). This raffle drawing will take place on Teen Literature Day in April. Of course, the Super Grand Prize will be the knowledge and pleasure gained from reading for fun!

  

Also, each month of the contest, there will be an announcement regarding Bonus Books.  Contestants who read and submit an entry form for a book denoted as a Bonus Book during that month will receive an additional bonus entry into the raffle contest – “2 for the price of 1!” For example, during the month from Feb. 16th through Mar. 12th, the Bonus Books will be any book from the Historical Fiction genres - anyone who reads and submits an approved entry form for a Biography or Non-fiction book by Feb. 16th will receive 2 raffle tickets for the BIG prize drawing on Thurs. April 15th.

 

And, as an added incentive, any contestant who reads and submits an approved entry form anytime during the 6 month contest period for a book that was on the list of Favorite Books of Elder Staff from last year’s Teen Literature Day Contest will receive 3 raffle tickets! (This list is available in the Elder Library.)

We all want our teenagers to have fun sober activities. Here are tips for parents  from the Drug Free  Action Alliance  on hosting   teenage parties. You can be liable if your son has a party with alcohol  being provided in your home.  Know the law and the facts. Let 's keep our children safe and healthy.

 

Check out the following  links for more information:

 

 

 

 

 

The new EZ Pay Link is available for parents to deposit money on their son's lunch accounts.  The link is: https://www.spsezpay.com/SPSEZpay/NT/Login.aspx?EC=154

It is important  for our community to be aware and  take preventive measures in dealing with the spread of the Swine Flu ( H1N1) virus.

The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory

disease caused by influenza viruses. In the United States,

flu season begins every fall and ends every spring. The flu

people get during this season is called seasonal flu.

 Presently a new type of flu virus ( H1N1) has  emerged to which

people have no resistance. When this happens, it can

spread more easily from person to person around the

world in a very short time. This is pandemic flu. Illness with the new H1N1 virus has ranged from mild to severe. While most people who have been sick have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths from infection with this virus have occurred.

Please refer to the following website  from the Centers For Disease Control  for frequent updates on the  H1N1 Swine Flu.

The information from the American Red Cross  on Family Preparedness  and Home Care for the Pandemic Flu  is also very helpful.

 Any questions or concerns, feel free to contact your family physician or  contact the school nurse, Linda M. Giessler RN at  # 513- 921-3744 ext 3109

 

 Here is a link for information on  Home care  For Pandemic flu:

 http://www.elderhs.net/School%20Health/Home%20Care%20for%20Pandemic%20Flu.pdf

 

Here is a link on Family Preparedness for the Pandemic Flu

20Family%20Preparedness%20Sheet.pdf

 

What to Do if you get Flu Like Symptoms (Centers for Disease  Control website)

 

The Elder newsletter is now available on the web. You can view the newsletter at any time by clicking on this link: http://www.elderhs.net/Newsletter.pdf

 

A new version will be available on the first of each month from October thru May.

A scholarship in the amount of $500, in memory of Grace Hecker, is awarded annually to a senior who graduated from Our Lady of Victory.  Deadline for this scholarship is April 16, 2010. Please see Mr. Sovern for an application.

Want to be a golf caddie this summer and possibly earn a college scholarship?  Western Hills Country Club is in search of reliable and hardworking young people to work as caddies this summer.  You must be at least 13 years old by May 1, 2010.  If hired you would work Saturdays, Sundays, and some weekdays.  Apply in person at Western Hills Country Club from 6-8pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

Math Textbooks in PDF Form

 This is just a reminder that track sprinters must meet in room 207 at 1:50 for practice today to make sure everyone has a ride to the PAC.  Be at the PAC dressed and ready for practice by 2:15.

Sam Conners, Eric Ellerhorst, Ian Gillespie, David Glatt, Jake Meyer, Pat Nusekabel, Jahday Daniels, Phil Hofmeyer, Kevin Hyland, Ian Korb, Zak Kurzhals, Collin Vorbroker, Tyler Waite, Tyler Hardtke, Jon Mussman, Nick Nusekabel, and Nate Rieth need to see Coach Oberjohann in Room 214 before leaving school today.

Lacrosse Spirit Wear that was ordered is now available for pick up in the Spirit Store.  Please pick up during your lunch.

Thank you!

Attention ALL wrestlers (junior varsity & varsity)...

There will be a mandatory meeting today (Tuesday) after school in room 214.

Important information will be distributed and all uniforms must be turned in at that time.

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

  The 4x800 meter relay team of Makin, Reiskamp, Schenkel, and Zielinski finished 4th at the Ohio State indoor meet on Saturday and the 4x200 meter relay team of Brown, Freidel, Butler, and Mitchell finished 6th.  Good job guys.

The following juniors and seniors should report to Room 26 immediately after these announcements: Tim Gruber, Brian Korte, Jake Lindsey, Cody Makin, Tony Miliano, Alex Welch and Alex Marcheschi.  Again, those students report to Room 26 after the announcements.

Doug Laib should see Mr. Alig immediately.