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GREATER LATROBE JUNIOR HIGH
DAILY BULLETIN
Friday, March 27, 2015
Day B
1.
STUDENTS & STAFF:
Congratulations to the members of the Forensic Team for their excellent performance at the PA High School Speech
League's State Tournament which was held recently at Susquehanna University
In order to be eligible for participation, the students had to choose interpretive pieces, write original oratories, prepare debate
arguments, or compose extemporaneous speeches given a certain amount of preparation time in the midst of competition.
Students earned their spots by competing with other schools in the area at the qualifiers held in February. Students competed
in either three or four preliminary rounds, and then based on judges' rankings moved on in the competition or were eliminated.
Along with Senior High students, Greater Latrobe was represented in the following categories by these Junior High students:
 Paige Lesko participated in Prose Interpretation
 Jason Starr in Commentary Speaking and
 Anna Wilson in Impromptu Speaking
In addition to their achievements at the State Tournament, the Greater Latrobe chapter of the National Speech and Debate
Association earned the Leading Chapter Award for 2013-2014. The highest award that the NSDA bestows on a chapter, the
team earned 158 members and degrees over the past eight years. Out of 3,000 NSDA member schools, Greater Latrobe is one
of only 110 to receive the award and recognition.
Students may be members of the Forensic Team in grades 9 - 12, and new members are always welcome. The team's season
runs from September until April. If interested or need clarification, please contact Dr. Bompiani-Smith at the Greater Latrobe
Junior High School, [email protected].
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ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB will meet on Tuesday, March 31 during seminar concerning the Annual Latrobe
Corridor Cleanup.
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CHORAL CATS –Choral Cats will not rehearse the next two weeks so that members participating in
the Junior High musical may focus on those rehearsals. 
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GERMAN T-SHIRTS – Back by popular demand, German Club Lederhosen T-Shirts will be on sale
until Wednesday, April 1. Cost is $12 a shirt. Please see Frau Wilkerson for more information and an
order form.
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GERMAN CLUB members are reminded that March for Parks is 8:30 am this Saturday at Twin
Lakes! Please visit Frau's webpage for more information and to sign-up for our Cats of Germany
team! There is also a sign-up sheet in her room. Don’t forget to gather your donations for this
awesome cause!
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STAGE CREW: Thank you to everyone who applied. If you were chosen to be a part of the Crew, the
first practice you need to attend is Monday, March 30 from 5:00-8:00 pm at L.E.S.
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“WHY I WILL SAY NO TO DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND BULLYING” ESSAY CONTEST
FOR 8TH GRADERS – Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Police Assistance Foundation to raise
awareness of the dangers of alcohol and drug use and bullying in our schools. Entries should not
exceed 750 words. The 3 best essays from the Junior High will be submitted. All entries must be
e-mailed by March 31, 2015. See your English teacher for an entry form detailing rules and
submission information or forms are available outside the office. Good Luck!
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CREATIVE CATS – April 13 will be the next Creative Cats meeting. Anyone is welcome to
attend. Bring your poems, stories, and/or artwork to be shared with others. The meeting will be
from 3:30 - 4:30 in B-6. Please sign-up outside of Mrs. Bompiani-Smith's room so that she
knows how many to expect. Also, drop of pieces and artwork for her to copy for the meeting.
Get those creative juices flowing!
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YOUTH TALENT SHOW – Sponsored by the Latrobe Lions Club
 Apply by:
 Auditions:
 Show:
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By Friday, April 10 – forms available outside the Principal’s Office
Wednesday, April 15 at 6 pm at Latrobe Elementary Auditorium
(Must be present to be included in the program)
Friday, April 17 at 7 pm at Latrobe Elementary. Please arrive between 6 and 6:30 pm
to check in
YOUTH ARTS MONTH: Please support our selected Junior High student artists by viewing their
work which is on display at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Ligonier. Their work
was selected to be part of the Museum’s Artists of the 21st Century Student Art Exhibition! The
exhibition will be on display until April 19. Artwork by Carla Womack, Madison Cherrington and
Marli Nicol is on display.
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FOUND – A bag containing basketball shorts was left on am bus 36 last week. A
house key with a blue S & S tag was found in the library. Please claim in the
office.
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BOX TOPS AND LABELS FOR EDUCATION—Attention students and staff! Would you like to
help the Junior High receive free money? That’s right, free! All you have to do is bring in Box Tops for
Education and Labels for Education found on products that your family already buys and enjoys.
Cereals, Fiber One Bars, Nestle products, Hanes, Campbell’s, and BIC. Go to
www.boxtops4education.com and www.labelsforeducation.com for more information on the products
that participate in the program. Then clip the Box Tops and Labels, bring them in and put them in the
collection box in the main office, or drop off to Room B-6.
2.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES:
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MARCH FOR PARKS – Saturday, March 28, 2015
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Check-in begins at 8:30 am, march starts at 10 am
Shaping active and healthy spaces across Westmoreland County
Food, drinks and fun – earn great prizes!
For more information and to register go to: www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/parks
call 724-830-3950
or
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1 MILE FUN WALK, 5K FUN WALK, 5K RUN, 10K RUN, 100M CHILDREN’S SPRINT, OR ½ MILE
CHILDREN’S SPRINT – APRIL 18, 2015 – In loving memory of PA State Trooper Kenton E. Iwaniec
 Registration 7:00 am—Fred Rogers Center
 St. Vincent College
 $25 for over 10 for early registration before April 1; $30 for over 10 after April 1
 $15 for 10 and under if registering before April 1; $20 after April 1 for 10 and under
 For more information or online registration: www.trooperiwaniec.org and on Facebook
 Flyers also available outside the office.
 GOAL: to continue his legacy of service, honor all DUI victims and enable the community to take
an active role in reducing the number of DUI’s by raising $100,000 to purchase 200 breathalyzers.
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EXCITING SUMMER CAMPS! – Additional information/flyers available in the
Counseling Office!
 Saint Vincent College Challenge Program: Wizard College June 28—July 3, 2015;
Grades 5—12 overnight program. Register by March 30 at www.stvincentchallenge.org or
[email protected] 724-805-2981. Classes for theatrical components, computer imaging
special effects, mystical plants, chemistry, art exploration, writing, math and mock trial all have a
wizard theme.
 Quest 2015—Finding your Future–at Pitt at Greensburg – June 15—19, 2015; 8:30—4
pm – Track A for grades 8-9. Register at www.greensburg.pitt.edu/QUEST
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3. TODAY’S SPORTS/ACTIVITIES:
TEAM
EVENT
TIME
OPPONENT
SITE
DISMISSAL
BUS
DEPARTURE
4:00 pm
Varsity Baseball
@ Pine Richland HS
Pine Richland HS
1:00 pm
1:15 pm
6:30 pm
JV Baseball
Vs. Pine Richland HS
GLSD SH—Upper Field
For weekend events, please go to www.greaterlatrobewpial.org - enter Greater Latrobe for the school, click on schedules
4. DATES TO REMEMBER:
March
April
25
1
End of Third Quarter
Report cards issued
1
Winter Sports Recognition
SH Auditorium—7 pm
2—6
2
10-11
Spring Break
Act 80 Day—No School for Students
JH Musical 7 pm—LES Auditorium
G2K Once
12
JH Musical 2 pm—LES Auditorium
G2K Once
May
Upon a Mattress
Upon a Mattress
14—17
21—23
28—29
8
8
PSSA English Language Arts—am (7/8)
PSSA Math—am (Gr 7/8)
PSSA Science—am (Gr 8)
Civil War Re-enactors
Prom – There is school for JH
11
Economic Day of Understanding
Grade 7
Gr 7 Band, Gr 7/8 Chorus & Choral Cats
Spring Concert – 7 pm – SH Auditorium
Gr 8/9 Band and JH Jazz Ensemble
12
14
Spring Concert – 7 pm – SH Auditorium
20
June
21
22
25
2
2
3
4
5
Gr 9—12 Chorus
Spring Concert – 7 pm – SH Auditorium
JH Awards Assembly – 1 pm
JH PE Day
Memorial Day
Graduation
Snow Make-Up Day
Snow Make-Up Day
Snow Make-Up Day (1/2 Day)
School Picnic