P. A. Morning Announcements for: Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Good Morning Stallions and Staff! Today is our first day returning to the PA system for morning
announcements. My name is ___, ___,___ Sligo is a school that daily embraces and celebrate cultural
diversity. Sligo is filled with great learning’s, great staff and many awesome fun rewarding activities—some
with prizes and awards. Please give us your full kind and undivided attention to the following school
announcements:
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This week breakfast menu is as follow: today’s breakfast is Mini Pancakes with syrup, Wednesday - Bagel
with cream cheese, Thursday – Breakfast Sandwich and Friday – Cinnamon Roll
Principal Wilson announces: Tonight, tonight. Health Education Back-to-School Night is TONIGHT Tuesday, September 9, 2014. The event will begin at 6:30 P.M. in the media center. Health curriculum and
videos will be available for review. Students attending must be accompany with parent(s) or guardian(s).
“Attention all students. If you are interested in planning dances, running for office, or organizing
fundraisers and events, come join! The Student Government Association, or SGA, will start meeting next
week! There will be 2 meetings each week so that all interested students can participate. The first
meeting will be Wednesdays after school in Ms. Peregoy’s room, Room 127. The second meeting will be
during BEST on Thursdays in the Media Center. Remember, these meetings will start NEXT WEEK.
Everyone is welcome! See you there!”
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From the Desk of Ms. Monroe – Sligo’s SSL Coordinator: All SSL (Student Service Learning) verification
forms for activities completed this summer are due to Ms. Monroe in room 113 by September 26. Please
remember to write in blue or black ink in complete sentences in paragraph format. Stallions, please visit
the MCPS website for MCPS SSL guidelines for school sponsored activities. You must take a moment at
your leisure and review to make sure that you are informed and in compliance with the guidelines. If you
have questions you may email me or stop by my room, 113. Make a great day! Ms. Monroe.
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Sligo’s Newspaper Club will convene September 16. Students with an interest to be roving reporters,
writers, camera person and graphic layout person must see Mr. Wilkins for a Newspaper Club form
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The After School Activity Program begin today after school. BEST EXTRA IN THE MEDIA CTR. You can also
pick up an ASAP form from the Main Office. All students participating in After School Activity Program
must have a Parent Permission Form on File. One of Principal Wilsons’ new vision is the Best Extra
formerly known as the Homework Club. BEST-Extra after-school program is available every TuesdayThursday in the media center for students to read, play games with friends, complete homework
independently, or use the computer in a supervised setting. Ms. Pamela Jackson, the Advisor welcomes
each of you.
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Rec Extra has returned to Sligo! “Rec Extra” sponsored by the Montgomery County Recreation
Department. These activities are coordinated by Mr. Biancaniello. Mr. Biancaniello will be announcing
the fun afterschool activities in the month of October. You will enjoy this special activity program.
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From the Desk of Ms. Taylor-Rubin: “Girls on Track” Educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of selfrespect and healthy living. WHAT: Girls on Track is a nationwide, nonprofit after school program that
combines training for a 5K running event with self-esteem enhancing and uplifting workouts. WHY: the
foal of GOT is to encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development for pre-teens
girls. WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday from 2:45-4pm. You may pick up a form from Ms.
Taylor-Rubin in room 105. Please visit website: www.girlsonthe runoffmoco.org
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The Word of the Week is: Ambassador – a person who represents and organization. The Word of the
week is Ambassador.
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The Idiom of the Week is: “At the End of Your Rope” - U. S. History Professor Tutt stated, “I’ve tried
everything, but nothing’s worked. I’m at the end of my rope, but I will try again.” MEANING: at the limit
of your ability, endurance, or patience to do something. ORIGIN: Imagine that you’re trying to use rope
to climb a mountain or a tree. You’re at the end of your rope, and you can’t achieve what you set out to
do. Now just think of this expression in terms of any goal you are trying to accomplish, with or without an
actual rope. You’ve run out of strength, power, or ideas on how to do more. The Idiom of the Week is:
“At the End of Your Rope”
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This week’s student birthday salutes are: 9.7- Andrea Castaneda, Peter Connaghan and Ana Flores Castro;
9.9- Kendalle Foster; and 9.12-Tai Garrett. Happy Birthday Stallions! We wish you a wonderful birthday.
Yes, while we celebrate you, take time out to celebrate yourself. You are SPECIAL!
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Principal Wilson extends September Happy Birthday Salutes to the following Staff ;9.3-Ms. Robertson;
9.10-Ms. Attles; 9.26-Ms. Benner; 9.14-Mr. Dove and Ms. Tutt; 9.16-Ms. Monroe; and 9.27 Ms. Murray.
Happy Birthday. Last week we forgot to share a summer birthday celebrant Ms. Quesenberry – 8.18 Ms.
Walker 6.24, Ms. Willis – 7.30, Msd. Wright – 6.2, and Ms. Zucconi – 7.17., M. Yes, we celebrate you.
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FLAG SALUTE: Please stand and let us once again pledge our allegiance to the 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
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Please allow us to share a special appreciation to each of you for giving us your undivided attention.
Whatever you do today and the remainder of the year, enjoy life and study hard. You are a Sligo
Stallion. We salute you! Have a most enjoyable day.