Brush High School
Morning Announcements
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
ALL SCHOOL
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Black History Month As part of Black History Month, we recognize Cleveland native Sharon Draper, a successful author and nationally
recognized public-school teacher in Cincinnati. Draper won the National Teacher of the Year competition in 1997.
She retired as a language-arts teacher with Cincinnati public schools in 2000. She spent most of her career teaching seventh- through 12thgraders. They became her audience when she started writing fiction. "I did it [writing] for them," she said in a telephone interview. "As a
teacher of English language arts, I knew what they respond to and what they don't." Simon & Schuster, her publisher, identifies her as a New
York Times best-selling author and in March will bring out "Panic," her 31st title. "I have lots and lots of honors," she said. "But most
important are the letters I get from readers. I get hundreds of emails in a week." Her former students write, too. "The day I went on Facebook, I
got 300 friends, and they were all my students," she said. Draper likes public education and said, "I got the best education in Cleveland Public
Schools."
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The Movie “Bully” Any student who was invited to see the movie, Bully, must return their signed permission slip by this Thursday, February
14th. Slips can be given to Ms. Fine in the Language Arts Office, Brandon McGhee, or Morgan Mackay.
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Brush Anime-Manga Club meeting Wednesday after school in Room D208. (2/13)
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Junior Class Attention, all members of the Junior Class, there will be a class meeting in Mr. Jacquet’s room A 101 on Wednesday, February
13th, right after school.(2/13)
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Photos for the Senior Send Off Assembly ALL SENIORS WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEIR PICTURES CONSIDERED FOR THE
SENIOR SEND-OFF ASSEMBLY SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR PICTURES TO MR. LAPLANCHE, ROOM D-210, STARTING NOW. NO
PICTURES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS CUT-OFF DATE WHICH IS MARCH 22, 2013. PLEASE BE PROACTIVE AND HAVE
YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE PICTURES YOU SUBMIT FOR EASY RETRIEVAL
AFTER THE PROGRAM. THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION IN MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE! (3/22)
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month The definition of teen dating violence is: a pattern of behaviors used to gain power and
control over a person in a dating relationship by using several types of abuse.
Yesterday we learned that abuse can be physical but is can also be verbal. Verbal abuse is anything that the abuser says or does that
manipulates, controls your feelings or behavior, and/or causes you to be afraid.
It includes:
• Name-calling and put-downs
• Yelling, swearing, and screaming
• Intentionally embarrassing you in front of other people
• Keeping you from seeing or talking with friends and family
• Telling you what to do and what to wear
• Using online communities or cell phones to control or humiliate you
• Making you feel responsible for the abuse
• Stalking
• Threatening to kill or hurt you or themselves
• Threatening to harm people or things you care about
• Threats to expose your personal secrets or to start rumors
Today’s fact of the day is:
One in three teens experience some kind of abuse in their romantic relationships including verbal abuse. That’s about 10 students in
every classroom. (2/12)
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MAC Diamonds will meet during third period, today for ten minutes.
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MAC Scholars, 9th Grade Scholars and Scholar Pledges Induction candidates are to be dressed in shirt and tie February 11-22. You must
check in with Ms. Watkins-Clark in A103 each day. Thursday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day and all MAC members are to wear something
pink or red. Previously inducted Scholars do not have to dress Wednesday February 13. See Ms. Watkins-Clark if you have any
questions.(2/14)
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MAC Diamonds Attention All Students, Staff and Faculty at Charles F. Brush High School. It’s time to wear your heart on your sleeve!
When: February 14, 2013; What: We are asking everyone to wear red or pink. “Let your heart out, and show some love.”
This is initiative is sponsored by Mac Diamonds.(2/13)
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Valentine’s Day Students and Staff, on Valentine's Day the senior class will be selling delicious chocolate covered pretzels in the cafeteria
during all lunch periods. Pretzels are only $1 each. Bring a few extra dollars this Thursday to buy chocolate covered pretzels for your
Valentine or even to buy one for yourself. (2/14)
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Valentine's Day is February 14. Wouldn't it be nice to surprise your valentine by sending them flowers on Valentine's Day? From February
7th through February 13th, students can purchase roses for $2 or carnations for $1 to send to their Valentine. Flowers will be sold in the
cafeteria during all lunch periods. Flowers will be delivered on Valentine's Day. Don't miss your chance to show your Valentine how much
you care. Purchase roses or carnations in the cafeteria February 7th through the 13th.(2/13)
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Guidance –FAFSA Anyone interested in making an appointment with Ms. Frank to discuss any scholarship opportunities or financial aid
(FAFSA) questions, please come to the Guidance Dept. to schedule an appointment for today, February 12th.(2/12)
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Guidance Students going to OGT Tutoring - now moved to C115 until OGT's are over!(2/14)
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Guidance Johnson & Wales University will be visiting Brush on Friday morning, February 22. For those students that are interested in
meeting with the representative, please stop in the Guidance office no later than February 21st at 10 a.m. to obtain a pass for the following day.
(2/20)
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Yearbook There will be a yearbook meeting this Wednesday only for students who have the February 20 deadline. Please check your e-mail
or see Mrs. Strainic if you are not sure whether you need to attend.(2/13)
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Yearbook Deadline Attention all students: Have you ordered your yearbook? Students who will receive the 2012-2013 Yearbook this spring
are listed on a poster near the front doors...check to see if your name is on the list! All orders must be received by Friday, February 15...don't
miss out!! (2/15)
SPORTS
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Varsity Boy’s Game Tomorrow At half time of the varsity basketball game on Tuesday Feb 12th Chipotle burritos will be passed out if you
come down to the court and make a free throw. In addition Chipotle t-shirts, and buy one get one Card’s will be passed out. Come out and
support your Brush Arcs and enjoy some GREAT free food. (2/12)
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ATTENTION ALL TENNIS PLAYERS Conditioning begins Tuesday February 12th @ Memorial Junior High promptly at 3:30
Please bring all paperwork with you. Any questions see Mr. Naughton in room A203. (2/12)
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Spirit Store The spirit shop is now open on Tuesdays and Thursday 11 th period for those with early dismissal and staff. There are many items
to choose from. Stop by take a look and get into the Brown and Gold Spirit. The spirit shop is located outside of the Athletic Department. All
sales are cash and carry.(2/14)
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