August 31, 2012*Announcements*
 Today for lunch is Salisbury steak w/gravy, sugar snap peas, steamed
carrots, roll, assorted fruit and milk.
 To promote recycling of old electronic goods, and protect the
environment, the FFA is conducting a drive of all electronic
equipment. Drop off items at Westfall Ag shop from August 24August 31 and also open 6-730 before Friday night home football
games. For more information visit our website.
 Students- fees are due ASAP. Please pay in the ISR room.
 The new Journalism class, 8th period in Mrs. Young’s room (101), is
seeking talented students to join their team. This class will be
responsible for the yearbook, online newspaper, and several other
special projects throughout the year. If you are a person with skills
in photography, videography, editing, writing, proofreading, or
sales, please consider signing up for the journalism class. If you are
not available 8th period, but interested in contributing, see Mrs.
Young or Mrs. Hook about Independent Study options.
 The Yearbook staff would like to invite ALL students to join in
creating the yearbook. If you are attending an event and snap a
picture, share it with us! You may upload pictures in Mrs. Young’s
classroom during the school day, or from home at ReplayIt.com.
More details about ReplayIt.com will be available in the next few
weeks.
 ALL class change request forms must be received with ALL
signatures by Wednesday September 4th. No request changes will
be granted after September 4th. If you have any questions please
see Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Joyce in the guidance office.
 Wrestling weight lifting every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:45p.m
to 5:25 p.m
 ITT Technical Institute in Hilliard is hosting a College Prep
Information Seminar Tuesday August 28th from 630pm730pm. Make plans to visit and learn more about ITT Tech’s
programs of study and the College Prep Program for your Senior
year. Please contact your guidance counselor or Dawn at ITT.
 The Vietnam Wall Traveling Memorial will be at Amvets on Tarlton
Rd. in Circleville all weekend. It is available for viewing 24 hours a
day. Twenty five names from Pickaway County are listed.
 TEEN SAFETY MESSAGE
 AUGUST 2012
 “STUDENTS BEWARE: NEW LAW CAN COST YOU YOUR LICENSE IF
YOU DRIVE DISTRACTED!
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A new Ohio law goes into effect this August 30, 2012, and ignoring it can cost you
more than a ticket! The new Ohio law that bans texting and driving in our state, is
especially costly to teens if that law is broken. If you are seen by law enforcement
talking on your cell phone, texting, or using any type of electronic device while behind
the wheel, you can be pulled over and fined. Law Enforcement will need no other
reason to stop you, and violation of the law includes use of these devices while being
stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. In other words, anytime you are behind the
wheel your focus needs to be on the road…and not on your phone!
The new law includes the following:
*No texting, emailing, cell phone, video games, iPad/tablet, or hand-held GPS use
while driving, even when sitting at a light or in a traffic jam.
*It is a primary offense………….law enforcement needs no other reason to pull you
over!
*A first time offense can cost you $150 and suspension of your driver’s license for
60 days.
*A second violation is a $300 fine and license suspension for one year!
So it is not just a matter of safety anymore….it is the law.
AUGUST 2012
“Local Law Enforcement Encourages Safe Driving this Labor Day”
As the summer comes to an official end with the pending Labor Day weekend, local law
enforcement will be out in full force to make sure this Holiday is a safe one in Pickaway
County. As we all know, it is illegal to drink alcohol below the age of 21 in the State of Ohio.
We also realize that driving a motor vehicle impaired is not only illegal, it is dangerous. This
weekend will conclude the period nationwide known as “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”.
This national crackdown on impaired driving began earlier this month, and will culminate
this weekend with extra patrols looking for drivers who choose to get behind the wheel
impaired. Safe Communities of Pickaway County is asking students to make sure they are
extra cautious this holiday weekend by not driving impaired, eliminate distractions while
driving, buckle up, and drive the speed limit. Also, if you see an impaired driver… call local
law enforcement or 9-1-1. Safe Communities also wishes all students good luck in the new
school year. Drive Safe, and enjoy your Labor Day Holiday!