10/08/15DragonConnection

Good morning, NICEDragon Scholars. Please stand for the moment of silence. (silence) Teachers, please verify that students are in dress Code. And now the pledges.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for ALL.

And now the Texas flag. Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge Allegiance to Thee, Texas, One State under God, One and Indivisible.

Please be seated.

Dragons, CREATE, BUILD, CONNECT. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The PHOTO BOOTH will be here at lunch in the 9th Grade Commons on Monday, October 12th, and in the MAIN COMMONS, Tuesday, October 13th.

October 4-10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. If you haveGREEN TOMORROW October 8th, to honor those who suffer from mental illness, have someone take a picture of you and post it on StuCo NHS. .

Herff Jones will be on campus on Thursday, October 8 during all lunches in the cafeteria to order class rings. Students need a $60 deposit to order your ring. See Brad Cooper, the Herff Jones rep on order day for any questions.

Want to be a Star? Auditions for the School Play are Monday, October 12th after school in the auditorium. Shine onstage or be in charge backstage! See Mrs. Perry in room 502 for details.

Lady Dragon Basketball Try-outs will be held on October 21 at4:15 pm. Anyone interested in trying out must have a physical, and must sign up on the door to the girls Coaches office. If you have any questions see Coach Stigall.

The Men’s Basketball team is looking for mature and dependable, male or female, student assistants. Those that fulfill their responsibilities as a Varsity student assistant are eligible to receive a letter jacket. If interested, please see Coach “O” in room #916, or in the basketball office.

Juniors: Please see Mrs. Stanaland if you are interested in spending a week at NASA this summer. This opportunity is for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Men’s Soccer team is selling tamales during the month of October. We will be selling Pork and Chicken tamales for $10 a dozen. See any soccer player to purchase your tamales. Pickup date will be November 20th at the stadium parking lot.

The Dragon Line will now have pizza on MWF. Tues and Thurs will remain the same as before/

The Burger line will now serve spicy chicken sandwiches and cheese burgers every day.

If you are interested in competing in UIL Academics, you should pick up an interest form from your English Teacher or from Mrs. Thomas in room 111.

Effective Tuesday, Oct. 6th- Friday, Oct. 9th , Officer Murray and Mr. Tommy will be in the GO Center during all lunches for those students wishing to pay parking fines. Students pick up ID'S at your lunch period.

HOSA's first meeting will be October 15th at 8:05 in RM 312.

Homecoming is NEXT WEEK! Every Day is a DIFFERENT day! See the Gold Flyers posted in your teachers’ classrooms and around the school!

See your Principal concerning dress code for the FORMAL Homecoming Dance. Write your song ideas for the dance on the StuCo bulletin board by Room 101 or in the 9th Grade Commons.

Homecoming King & Queen Elections will be Thursday, October 8th, in 3rd period class. Students in 3rd period Athletics will vote in Room 101 during your lunch. Juniors will also vote for your Junior Class Officers.

Homecoming Dance Tickets areon SaleTODAY,Last TWO Days to get them at $15. You MUST have

  1. your ID
  2. a copy ofthe APPROVED Out-of-School Guest Form for your DATE
  3. No Parking Fines

Forms for out-of-school guests may be picked up in andare due to Room 201 by October 13th. Guests MAY BE in 9th Grade. But they may NOT be older than 20 years. Join us at Gatsby’sHomecoming Dance, October 17th, 8 pm-11 pm, in the Main Commons! Only a LIMITED Number of Tickets will be SOLD!

Braggin’ Dragon

Ms. Valenti needs the following items for floral design class.

•Scrapbook paper

•Old homecoming mum items

•Small Tin vegetable cans

•Toilet Paper/Paper towel cardboard rolls

•Silk Flowers

•Christmas decorations-Especially old ornaments

•Ribbon

•Paint Brushes

•Construction Paper

•Any old craft items