10/08/15 Dragon Connection
Good morning, NICE Dragon 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 have GREEN 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 at 4:15 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 are on Sale TODAY, Last TWO Days to get them at $15. You MUST have
1. your ID
2. a copy of the APPROVED Out-of-School Guest Form for your DATE
3. No Parking Fines
Forms for out-of-school guests may be picked up in and are 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’s Homecoming 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.
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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