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Joel E. Ferris High School
Daily Bulletin for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Bell Schedule
(Warning Bell 7:54)
A one second warning bell rings two minutes before each class begins
Students with 1st Lunch
Period
Passing . . . . 7:54 - 8:00
1st. . . . . . . . . 8:00 - 8:54
2 . . . . . . . . . 9:00 - 10:00
3 . . . . . . . . 10:06 - 11:00
1st Lunch . .11:00 - 11:30
4 . . . . . . . . 11:36 - 12:30
5 . . . . . . . . . 12:36 - 1:30
6 . . . . . . . . . . 1:36 - 2:30
Monday,
2/23/2015
Regular Bell Schedule
8:00 Start
PTG Meeting – Public Office
Conference Room, 6pm
Thursday,
Regular Thursday
2/26/2015
schedule, 8:45am start
Gymnastics Awards Banquet @
Round Table Pizza, 6pm
Wrestling Awards Banquet @
Commons, 6pm
Boys Basketball Awards Ceremony
@ Library, 7pm
Tuesday,
2/24/2015
Students with 2nd Lunch
Period
Passing . . . . .7:54 - 8:00
1st. . . . . . . . . 8:00 - 8:54
2 . . . . . . . . . 9:00 - 10:00
3 . . . . . . . . .10:06 - 11:00
4 . . . . . . . . .11:06 - 12:00
2nd Lunch . .12:00 - 12:30
5 . . . . . . . . . 12:36 - 1:30
6 . . . . . . . . . . 1:36 - 2:30
Regular Bell Schedule
8:00 Start
Wednesday,
2/25/2015
Regular Bell Schedule
8:00 Start
Orchestra Feeder Concert @
Auditorium, 7pm
NAEP Testing (select seniors) in the
Library and M040, 9am
Friday
2/27/2015
Girls Basketball Awards Banquet @
Commons, 6pm
Mr. Saxon @ Auditorium, 7pm
Saturday,
2/28/2015
Regular Bell Schedule
8:00 Start
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival @
University of Idaho
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival @
University of Idaho
Thesparados @ Auditorium, 7pm,
$3/door admission, or season pass
Dance Team Competition @ Shadle
Park, 11am
STUDENT & PARENT NEWS
1. Congratulations to Donavin McElliott, who took 5th
place at the State Wrestling Tournament this past
weekend in Tacoma. (DM2-26)
2. WRESTLING AWARDS BANQUET THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 26 - All wrestlers are reminded that your
awards banquet will be held this Thursday in the
Cafeteria Commons at 6:00pm. Also, remember to
remove your lock and all items from the varsity locker
room by Wednesday this week. (TO2-26)
3. IT'S MR. SAXON TIME WHEN: Wednesday, February 25
Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:00 pm
WHERE: Auditorium
COST: Only $3
Mike Almquist, Matt Coelho, Tommy Eddy, Caleb Heath,
Jonah Hainsworth, Trevor Livingston will be competing
for the coveted crown and title of 2015 Mr. Saxon! M.C.'s
Micah Vogel, Taylor Heath will entertain the audience
with their wit and talent. The guys all have talent; you
want to see the dance and hear their responses to the
impromptu questions. Mr. Saxon is a one-of-a-kind show.
You don't want to miss it! Tickets are now on sale in the
Business Office, or you can buy a ticket at the door. Buy
your ticket early to assure that you get the best seat!
Doors will close at 7:15. (LV2-24)
4. Ferris is a closed campus school. As the weather gets
nicer, please remember that you may not leave or go to
your car in the parking lot. Citations for detention will be
issued for students who violate this school and district
policy. (SE2-27)
5. NHS Blood Drive is here! The Blood Drive is Tuesday,
March 3, from 8:30am to 1:15pm in the auxiliary gym.
You must be at least 16 AND have a parent permission
slip (or be over 18) to donate. You can pick up
permission slips and/or sign up in the Commons during
both lunches or outside M110 at any time! (KG3-3)
6. FASHION CLUB will meet next week, Tuesday, March 3
from 2:45-4:00. We will be making practice pillowcases to
prepare for our sewing of pillowcases for ConKerr
Cancer on March 17. You can bring your own fabric or I
have some you can use. (SW3-3)
7. Attention ELD students! We will be taking the WELPA
test on Tuesday, February 24 beginning at 8:00. Please
see Miss Mills in M204 if you have questions. (AM2-24)
8. OFFICE 365 NEWS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF Having trouble with School email or your 365 Office
account? Need to learn how to log in? Having issues with
saving documents? Stop by the Library after 7:30 in the
morning or after 2:30 in the afternoon for assistance.
Help is available! (GP2-26)
9. SPRING SPORTS – Starts Monday, March 2. Stop by
the business office to pick up your forms as soon as
possible to avoid the LONG lines as the date
approaches. Or print them out online (www.ferrishs.org).
(KM3-2)
10. SAXON VARSITY CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS - Do
you want to show your school spirit, get the best seat in
the house at sports games, and lead Ferris athletics to
victory? Come be a part of the Ferris Saxon Varsity
Cheerleading Squad! Our tryouts are just around the
corner and we can't wait to see all of the new talent. Our
Parent Informational Meeting is on Monday, March 16th in
the Library from 5:30pm-6:30pm. For information about
the Material Clinics and Tryouts, please pick up an
application packet in the Business Office starting
Wednesday, February 25th. We can't wait to meet you
and share our love for Scarlet and Silver. Go Saxons!
(WR3-4)
11. BOYS BASKETBALL AWARDS NIGHT is Thursday,
February 26 at 7:00 pm in the library. (DVL2-26)
12. Are you interested in helping other students with
homework? Do you want to learn about other cultures?
Come tutor ELD students in Homework Center after
school on Tuesdays in M202 and Thursdays in M204.
Volunteer hours will be recorded. (AM2-26)
13. ASB OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR - Any student
interested in running for an ASB office, please pick up an
election packet outside room L008. Packets are due
Tuesday, February 24. If you have any questions see Mr.
Sharkey. (JS2-24)
14. NAEP (National Assessment of Educational
Progress) - Ferris has been selected to represent the
state of Washington on the 2015 NAEP exam. A number
of Ferris seniors will sit for the NAEP on Wednesday,
February 25th. Seniors should watch the post show for
important information about the NAEP. (KK)
15. SADIE HAWKINS DANCE – Friday, March 6, from 8:00
– 11:00pm in the Commons, the theme is “Movie Duos.”
16. SPRING SPORTS OPEN GYM DATES Feb. 25, 7:30-9:00 PM
Feb. 26, 7:30-9:00 PM
17. ATTENTION JUNIORS! Due to popular demand, we are
selling class of 2016 t-shirts one last time through Friday,
February 27th. T-Shirts are $20 and can be ordered in the
Bookroom. All proceeds go towards the class of 2016 for
senior functions such as prom, Senior Breakfast and
Senior-All-Nighter. Support your class of 2016 by
Purchasing YOUR really cool Class of 2016 Shirt! (MB217)
18. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kaylee Agnew, Micah Blauer,
Jackson Doud, Alessya Floryanovich, Sarah Sherfey,
Nathaniel Casey, Brandon Ortiz, Rhiannon Reeser,
Ashley Berry, Krystal Jones and Conrad Provan. (2-24)
19. STUDENT RIDERSHIP SURVEY – This week, February
23 through February 27 is the third student ridership
survey week. If you are an eligible bus rider, and plan on
riding the bus during the remainder of this school year,
we encourage you to ride the bus from home to school
this week. If you are not sure and think that you are
eligible, please come to the student office to clarify your
eligibility. Please see the student office if you have
questions regarding this requirement. (JOD2-27)
20. CLASS OF 2016 - JUNIORS - Here is a fantastic local
scholarship - THE EXECUTIVE WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - Open to both
boys and girls. The Spokane Chapter of EWI will offer a
total of $11,000 in scholarship funds to three (3)
outstanding juniors in Spokane County. There is one
award for $6,000, one for $3,000 and one for $2,000.
Applicant must have a 3.00 GPA or higher, maximum
750 word essay; two letters of recommendation, strong
resume which includes community service & school
activities. All applications must be returned to Mrs. V. no
later than March 9. Pick up an application in the College
Career Center.
21. GREATER SPOKANE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
COUNCIL'S 2015 SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY
COMPETITION - For the Class of 2015, $1,000 will be
awarded to the Spokane County resident high school
senior who submits the winning essay on "Why I have
Chosen to Be Drug Free." The application is in the
College Career Center, the deadline is March 19.
22. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY for grades 9 - 12 Gilda's Club Seattle's 10th annual "It's Always Something”
teen writing contest. The contest is designed to capture
teens' imaginations and open a dialog about their
experiences with cancer. Tell your story about cancer in
personal essay of 500 to 2,000 words. Stories can be
about their own experience or about their experience with
a diagnosis of a loved one, a school mate, or friend.
Winners will receive $1,000 cash prize. Go to
www.gildasclubseattle.org. Paper application in the
College Career Center. Deadline: March 20.
STAFF NEWS
1. OFFICE 365 NEWS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF Having trouble with School email or your 365 Office
account? Need to learn how to log in? Having issues with
saving documents? Stop by the Library after 7:30 in the
morning or after 2:30 in the afternoon for assistance.
Help is available! (GP2-26)