Date: Monday, October 12, 2015

Good Morning Stallions and Staff! Today and every day will be the best days of your life. At Sligo, we expect the Best! Our Sligo’s 2015-2016 Theme is “Sligo on the Rise”. Sligo is a school of culture diversity. This week we will continue celebrating Hispanic American Heritage Month.

On behalf of Principal Dimmick, Vice Principal Finkbinder, School Administrator Lear, Staff and Students, we welcome all parents, guardians and Visitors to today’s Open House. We know you will enjoy your visit. If you need any assistance, please stop by the Main Office. Ms. Jackson and Ms. Pluim will gladly share with you.

I am ______, ______, ______we are your fellow Morning Announcers

Please kindly stand for the pledge of allegiance to our American Flag:

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

Thanks! You may now be seated.

Today’s Quotation: “A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” Written by Washington Irving

Today’s school announcements are as follow:

  • Stallions, remember that the school store is open after school from 3:00-3:15 starting today. It will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:00-3:15. Items may be purchased with cash only, not BEST Bucks’.
  • Bring your entertaining skills center stage! Auditions for the Sligo Middle School Talent Show are being held after school TODAY. You must sign up and get information in Room, M-1 today!
  • Attention 7th graders. The 7th grade field trip permission slip and money deadline for the October 23rd field trip to Medieval Times is approaching soon. All permission slips and money are due to Mr. Gruber or Mr. Butler by Thursday, October 15th. For you convenience, you may also pay on line through the school web site. Any parents needing financial assistance should send a note to Mr. Gruber or Mr. Butler. We look forward to all our 7th grade students having this wonderful experience.
  • “Are you interested in running for Student Government? There will be an interest and information meeting on NEXT Tuesday, October 13th in Mr. Schultz’s Room, Room 128, during BEST. Again, Student Government interest meeting Room 128 on Tuesday October 13th during BEST”. (end 10.13.15)
  • Career Day, Career Day:Sligo is getting ready for Career Day 2015. Take home your flyer to see if your parent or guardian can be part of Career Day on Friday, November 13. We would like to hear about their profession. Past presenters are welcome to return. Forms should be turned in to the front office. Thank you! (end 10.29.15)
  • Sligo’s First Annual Fitness Fun Dayand we are kicking things off with a school-wide t-shirt design contest. As part of the Fitness Fun Day each student will get a free t-shirt to wear on Nov 19 for the event. The selecteddesign will be printed on the front of all 800 t-shirts!
  • Homework Hotline Live is back on the web and TV! Go to Ask H-H-L dot org or MCPS cable TV to get help from real MCPS teachers. The TV show is from 4:30 to 6 o’clock, and online help is from 4:30 until 9:30. Call 301-279-3234 or go to Ask H-H-L dot org. That’s 301-279-3234 and Ask H-H-L dot org.
  • Thanks for sharing with us your undivided attention. We appreciate your kindness and respect. Make today and each day your VERY BEST DAY! Have a most enjoyable DAY and most wonderful week.