Team members are asked to stop by room 11 today to receive instructions regarding this weekend's City-Wide Tournament.

Detention this Saturday will be held in Room 214. 

PLEASE READ DURING 6TH PERIOD ON FRIDAY
Thanks to all of the teachers who volunteered to sub for those teachers who were working with the current Kairos Retreat, especially Mr. Chuck Knepfle who has been teaching classes for Mr. Groszek and Mr. Ruffing for the past few days.

 

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.

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:

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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

Any wrestler who has not turned in their uniform must do so today after homeroom in Room 214.     

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

Thank you!

Coach Suer needs to see Austin Kibler, Dylan Gilreath, and Brent Gribbins in room 308 after school. FRIDAY, MARCH 12th

Sean Taylor should see Mr. Reiring in Room 26 immediately after these announcements.