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DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday, October 10, 2014
“For example”, is not proof.
Yiddish Proverb
Attention all CHS Students, grades 7-12: Close Up parents and students will be hosting a Halloween Dance at the City Auditorium,
Saturday, October 25th, from 7:00 to 11:00pm. Cost of admission is still being determined. Details will be posted soon.
Creative students: There are a LOT of you here at Crofton Jr./Sr. High! Mrs. K has posted posters and information about
a t-shirt design contest for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in the Commons area and at the main hallway
intersection area. The contest ends on October 31st so you need to work quickly if you want to compete!
Guidance Information
Parents: Did your child return from the Knox County College Fair all excited for the future? Was your student too young or
unable to attend? If you answered yes to either or these questions or simply understand the benefit of exposure to college
opportunities, consider a road-trip to a regional college fair that will include A LOT more opportunities for exploration. A
Crofton family who took advantage of the Sioux City College Fair HIGHLY recommends this for both students and
parents.
The two remaining regional College Fairs in our area include:
§ Sunday, Oct. 19th from 1-3PM – Lincoln Area College Fair at Southeast Community College
o Visit http://apps.educationquest.org/pdfs/ClgFairs/LIfall_Colleges.pdf for a list of colleges planning to attend
§ Sunday, Oct. 26th from 1-4PM – Omaha Area College Fair at UNO’s Sapp Fieldhouse
o Visit http://apps.educationquest.org/pdfs/ClgFairs/OMfall_Colleges.pdf for a list of colleges planning to attend
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The fall John Baylor Test Prep. session is winding down. Good luck to all planning to take the ACT test on Saturday, Oct. 25 ! Prep
well!
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For those of you planning to take the Dec. 13 ACT test, winter JBTP sessions begin on Monday, Oct 27 ! Sign up in the Guidance
Office to reserve your spot for either the 7:30AM or lunch/homeroom session. Space is limited!
The full schedule of prep. sessions is available on the school website under the ACT/SAT portion of the Guidance Counselor’s
webpages or http://www.croftonschools.org/vimages/shared/vnews/stories/54331882e46c3/Winter.
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Northeast Community College is hosting a Criminal Justice Career Day on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 9AM-3PM. This is a hands-on
workshop for students interested in a career in corrections or law enforcement. Register online at
www.northeast.edu/2014/Criminal-Justice or by calling 402.844.7262.
RHOP (Rural Health Opportunity Program) is a joint effort between the Nebraska State College and the University of Nebraska
Medical Center. It awards scholarships to high achieving students pursuing a health-related major (Clinical Laboratory Science,
Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant or Radiography are examples but
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offerings may vary at different colleges) at either Wayne, Chadron or Peru State colleges. RHOP applications are due by Nov. 15 for
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WSC and Dec. 1 for Chadron & Peru. This is a very competitive program which will waive recipients’ tuition and guarantee
admission to the relevant UNMC program so get started early! The application process can be extensive. Information and
applications are available online at www.wsc.edu/rhop for Wayne , http://www.csc.edu/sci/rhop/agree.csc for Chadron or
http://www.peru.edu/rhop/apply.htm for Peru.
Friday, October 10
Speech Field Trip to see The Tempest at the Norfolk Arts Center
Please dismiss Bre Allen, Brock Mueller, and Mariah Zavadil at 11:15.
Mid State Cross Country at Boone Central at 4:30 pm - Bus will leave at 1:15 pm
Varsity Football here with Ainsworth at 7:00 pm - Parents Night For Girls Golf during halftime
Saturday, October 11
Marching Band Competitions in Columbus & Pierce
Monday, October 13
Girl’s State Golf in Columbus
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All sophomores Meet during 2 homeroom in Ms. Kramer’s Room to discuss Sophomore Career Day
Junior High Football in O’Neill at 4:30 pm - Bus will leave at 1:50 pm
Junior High Volleyball here with Battle Creek at 5:00 pm - Order of Games: “C” Team, “B” Team, “A” Team
FFA Meeting at 7:00 pm in the Commons
Tuesday, October 14
Girl’s State Golf in Columbus
SOPHOMORE CAREER DAY AT WAYNE - Bus will leave at 7:30 am/Should return before the end of the school day.
Junior Varsity/Junior High Cross Country Meet in Yankton at the Health & Human Service Center at 4:00 pm –
Bus will leave at 2:10 pm
Volleyball in Creighton at 5:30 pm - Bus will leave at 3:55 pm, Dismiss at 3:45pm
Wednesday, October 15
ACT Prep Session #12
PSAT Testing for all juniors who signed up. - - Bring $14 to pay for your test whether you end up taking or not.
NO HOMEROOM MEETINGS: YOUTH RISK SURVEY DURING HOMEROOM
Thursday, October 16
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Junior High Volleyball in Pierce AT 3:00 PM - Bus will leave at 1:40 pm. Dismiss players at 1:30 pm
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Order of Games: 1 : 7 Grade B
2 : 7 Grade A
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3 : 8 Grade B
4 : 8 Grade A
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY at Skyview Lake in Norfolk at 1:00 pm
Volleyball here with Guardian Angels CC AT 5:30 PM - Parents Night for Volleyball between the JV & Varsity Games
Friday, October 17
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NHS/Student Council meet during 2 homeroom in Ms. Kramer’s Room
Varsity Football here with Cedar Catholic at 7:00 pm - Parents Night for Football prior to start of the game
Close Up will be serving chicken noodle soup and bars at the football game against Cedar.
Saturday, October 18
Marching Band Competition in Vermillion
Monday, October 20
ACT Prep Session #13
COLLEGE VISIT: Quinn from Wayne State College will be in the Conference Room at 11:40 am. Juniors and seniors
considering Wayne State should connect with her over your lunch or be sure she can stay through Homeroom.
COLLEGE VISIT: Wayne State College will be here from 11:40 am – 12:40 am
Knox County Volleyball Tournament at Wausa
Tuesday, October 21
Knox County Volleyball Tournament at Wausa
Wednesday, October 22
LIFETOUCH PICTURE RETAKES
District FCCLA Leadership Conference at Northeast Community College at 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Thursday, October 23
FIELD TRIP: Kindergarten thru Third Grade to the Johnny Carson Theatre in Norfolk - Bus will leave at 8:20 am
Friday, October 24
NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK
State Cross Country in Kearney
Varsity Football in Atkinson at 7:00 pm - Bus will leave at 4:05 pm
Saturday, October 25
ACT TEST
Monday, October 27
ACT Prep Session #1
Mid State Conference Volleyball Tournament at Battle Creek or Norfolk
Tuesday, October 28
Mid State Conference Volleyball Tournament at Battle Creek or Norfolk
National FFA Convention at Louisville, KY -
Wednesday, October 29
ACT Prep Session #2
National FFA Convention at Louisville, KY
Junior High Volleyball in Creighton - Bus will leave at 1:40 pm
Thursday, October 30
National FFA Convention at Louisville, KY
Mid State Conference Volleyball Tournament
Friday, October 31
National FFA Convention at Louisville, KY
FCCLA Officer Meeting in the FCS Room at 7:30 am
Football Playoffs First Round
Monday, November 3
ACT Prep Session #3
Volleyball Sub-Districts
Tuesday, November 4
Volleyball Sub-Districts
Wednesday, November 5
ACT Prep Session #4
FCCLA Meeting in the FCS Room at 12:00 Noon
Friday, November 7
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ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER 13 TEST
Volleyball Sub-Districts
Tuesday, November 11
FFA Meeting at 7:00 in the Commons
Wednesday, November 12
ACT Prep Session #5
Monday, November 17
ACT Prep Session #6
Wednesday, November 19
John Baylor ACT Prep. Make Up Session
Make up session for students who were gone for FFA National Convention but NOT in the One-Act Play
Friday, November 21
ACT Prep Session #7
FCCLA Officer Meeting in the FCS Room at 7:30 am
Monday, November 24
ACT Prep Session #8
Crofton Financial Aid Night at 6:30 PM in the commons - This is a great informational meeting for juniors and seniors.
Seniors and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
Monday, December 1
ACT Prep Session #9
FCCLA Christmas Party in the FCS Room at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 2
District One Act in Ainsworth
FFA Meeting at 7:00 in the Commons
Wednesday, December 3
ACT Prep Session #10
Thursday, December 4
ACT Prep Session #11
Sunday, December 7
Fall Athletic Banquet - The meal will start being served at 6:30 pm with the program to start at 7:00 pm.
Monday, December 8
ACT Prep Session #12
Wednesday, December 10
ACT Prep Session #13
Friday, December 12
John Baylor ACT Prep. Makeup Date if Needed
Saturday, December 13
ACT National Test Date
Friday, December 19
FCCLA Officer Meeting in the FCS Room at 7:30 am
Wednesday, January 7
FCS Meeting in the FCS Room at 12:00 Noon
Friday, January 9
ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR February 7th TEST
Tuesday, January 13
FCCLA STAR Parent’s Night in the Music Room at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 21
District Star Competition in Wayne
Friday, January 30
FCCLA Officer Meeting in the FCS Room at 7:30 am
Wednesday, February 4
FCS Meeting in the FCS Room at 12:00 Noon
Saturday, February 7
ACT Test
Sunday, February 8 – Saturday, February 14
National FCCLA Week
Saturday, February 21 – Saturday, February 28
National FFA Week
Sunday, February 22
FCCLA Peer Education Retreat in Kearney
Monday, February 23
FCCLA Peer Education Retreat in Kearney
Friday, February 27
FCCLA Officer Meeting in the FCS Room at 7:30 am
Tuesday, March 10
FFA Meeting at 7:00 pm in the Commons
Friday, March 13
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ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR April 18 TEST
Monday, March 16
FCCLA Regular Night Meeting in the FCS Room at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, March 17
DISTRICT CHOICE ACT Test for the CHS Juniors Only
Saturday, March 18
ACT Test
Friday, March 27
FCCLA Officer Meeting in the FCS Room at 7:30 am
Wednesday, April 1
FCCLA Meeting in the FCS Room at 12:00 noon
Sunday, April 12
FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Lincoln
Monday, April 13
FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Lincoln
Tuesday, April 14
FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Lincoln
Monday, April 20
FFA Meeting at 7:00 pm in the Commons
Friday, April 24
FCCLA Officer Meeting at 7:30 am
Monday, April 27
FFA Banquet at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, May 5
FCCLA Parent/Member Banquet
Friday, May 8
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ACT REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR June 13 TEST
Saturday, June 13
ACT Test