Friday, February 26, 2010

All Cast and Crew for Handyman Bride
Please pick up a rehearsal schedule from Mr. FLogel’s office.

The 4th Annual Exclusive Day with the Energy Company
The 4th Annual Exclusive Day with the Energy Company will take place on March 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at WI Public Service on Ashland Ave. All sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to find out more about the energy industry and what employment opportunities WI Public Service has to offer. Prizes and lunch will be provided. Registration date is tomorrow, February 26. Stop in the Career Center for a registration form.

AP Exams
Signing-up for AP Exams will run until Friday, March 5. A $15.00 deposit per test is required when signing up--made out to Green Bay Area Public Schools. If you are taking more than one test you can write one check to cover the deposit for all the tests. Students can sign-up before and after school or during their lunch hour. On Friday, March 5 sign-up will end at 3:30pm. Any questions see your AP teacher or Mrs. Koenig in the Main Office.

Attention 10th and 11th graders applying to National Honor Society
The NHS information packet and teacher recommendation forms are due in the Student Service office by the end of the day March 1st. Get form forms in and see Mr. Pannier if you have questions.

Battle of the Bands
Green Bay West High School is hosting the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands on Friday, March 12th West High School gymnasium. We are currently looking for area high school bands that are interested in competing.

Any style music and at least one member must be a current student at the high school level to participate. Information sheets are available in the main office.

CEP
If you are taking a Concurrent Enrollment (CEP) course next school year, the entire application, including teacher recommendation MUST be returned to the Student Services office no later than the morning of March 1st. Please make sure you comply with this deadline.

Forensics
Any student who did not attend the speech forensics meeting last night MUST see Ms. Gruski today for T shirt sizes, pick up their fundraiser and receive information on sub districts.

Sub districts is ONLY 6 days away, please sign up on the coache’s calendar for practice rounds.

Hand for Haiti
Well, here is your chance! You can come to the ticket booth during your lunch period and buy a Hand for Haiti for just 50¢ a hand – what a great deal! We will hang all hands on the windows of the LMC.Haiti needs our help!

Math Team
Our fifth Math Meet is Monday, Mar. 8th at Pulaski High School. All yellow confirmation slips are due today, Friday, Feb. 26th. Please give them to your math teacher or drop them off in room 237

Preble Radio Station
Students interested in exploring the idea of creating a Preble High School radio station should come to room B114 on Friday, February 26th from 3:00 to 4:30 for our second research meeting.

Looking for ways to earn service hours?
Sullivan Elementary School is looking for volunteers to assist with their annual Dr. Seuss Family Fun Night on March 4 from 4:45 – 8:15. Duties include assisting with games, concessions, etc. Stop in the Career Center today to sign up.

Attention: All track and field athletes
If you missed the information and sign up meeting, you need to sign up and pick up the information in the Phy Ed office. If your paperwork is not up to date or in order, you may not practice. If you are ordering any track apparel, you need to get the order in by the due date. There will not be a second order.

Track begins in one week on March 8th. The boys first track meet is in 8 school days and the girls meet is in 9 school days.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

An additional scholarship available in the Career Center is:
-WI Elks Association Technical College scholarship-

There is a complete listing posted on the website and in the Career Center.

Attention anyone interested in the 2010 Green Bay 3-Point Tournament.
In cooperation with the City Wide Free Throw Tournament, we are trying to find out who are the best 3-point shooters in Green Bay. If interested register at Southwest High School Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:15 PM. For more details pick up an information sheet in the main office.

Boys Basketball
Attend the boys’ basketball game on Thursday the 25th for a chance to win our halftime game of Bucket Ball. Buy a ball for $1 and throw it into the Buckets at halftime for a chance to win a Major Prize Package from the School Store, a $10 cash prize, or a FREE tuxedo rental from DuBois Formal Wear.

Also, don’t forget to become a fan of The Hornet’s Nest Facebook page. This week we have posted a coupon for a FREE Laffy Taffy! This offer ends Friday, so become a fan today!

Lost and Found
The lost and found is overflowing with sweatshirts and coats that need to be picked up. If you have lost something come down to the security desk to claim your missing items. If you do not pick them up by next week, all the items left over will be donated to the Hive.

PAC
The Political Awareness Club will not meet on Wednesday. Again there is no PAC meeting this week.

The True Facts about College Athletic Recruiting
The Green Bay Area High Schools have made an investment as a community to provide our student-athletes and parents with information about playing college athletics. “The Realities of College Athletic Recruiting" Presented by Jack Renkens will be held at Green Bay West High School Auditorium on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

An additional scholarship available in the Career Center is:
-WI Elks Association Technical College scholarship-

There is a complete listing posted on the website and in the Career Center.

Attention anyone interested in the 2010 Green Bay 3-Point Tournament.
In cooperation with the City Wide Free Throw Tournament, we are trying to find out who are the best 3-point shooters in Green Bay.
If interested register at Southwest High School Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:15 PM. For more details pick up an information sheet in the main office.

Attention students!
Attend the boys’ basketball game on Thursday the 25th for a chance to win our halftime game of Bucket Ball. Buy a ball for $1 and throw it into the Buckets at halftime for a chance to win a Major Prize Package from the School Store, a $10 cash prize, or a FREE tuxedo rental from DuBois Formal Wear.

Also, don’t forget to become a fan of The Hornet’s Nest Facebook page. This week we have posted a coupon for a FREE Laffy Taffy! This offer ends Friday, so become a fan today!

Lost and Found
The lost and found is overflowing with sweatshirts and coats that need to be picked up. If you have lost something come down to the security desk to claim your missing items. If you do not pick them up by next week, all the items left over will be donated to the Hive.

PAC
The Political Awareness Club will not meet on Wednesday. Again there is no PAC meeting this week.

The True Facts about College Athletic Recruiting
The Green Bay Area High Schools have made an investment as a community to provide our student-athletes and parents with information about playing college athletics. “The Realities of College Athletic Recruiting" Presented by Jack Renkens will be held at Green Bay West High School Auditorium on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

MAC Scholars
MAC Scholars will meet TODAY after school from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in Room 107

Open Gym
Girl’s soccer and Baseball open gym is canceled for tonight due to the boys basketball game.

Attention students!
Attend the boys’ basketball games on Tuesday the 23th and Thursday the 25th for a chance to win our halftime game of Bucket Ball. Buy a ball for $1 and throw it into the Buckets at halftime for a chance to win a Major Prize Package from the School Store, a $10 cash prize, or a FREE tuxedo rental from DuBois Formal Wear.

Also, don’t forget to become a fan of The Hornet’s Nest Facebook page. This week we have posted a coupon for a FREE Laffy Taffy! This offer ends Friday, so become a fan today!

The Buzz
The latest issue of the Buzz is here. Teachers , please send a runner to the commons with the number of students in your class.

Costa Rica Trip
The informational meeting about the 2011 trip to Costa Rica has been rescheduled for TONIGHT, Tuesday February 23 at 6pm in the auditorium. Please plan on attending with a parent or guardian if you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity. See Miss Fisher in room 221 if you have any questions.

FCCLA
Just a reminder that we will have a meeting after school today, February 23rd in room 137. We have many items to discuss and plan. Please see Ms. Blaney if you cannot make it to the meeting. Also, don’t forget to bring your t-shirt designs to the meeting.

GSA
The Preble Gay-Straight Alliance will be meeting after school tomorrow in room 107.

Everyone is welcome to attend GSA meetings and to participate in GSA-related activities.

HOCKEY FANS . . .
DON’T MISS WHAT COULD BE THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE GBU SEASON . . . Let’s fill the stands tonight, Tuesday, February 23, when your Green Bay United GRYPHONS take on rival Notre Dame. Puck drops at 8:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone. A win advances the GRYPHONS in play-off action. Come cheer on your GRYPHONS! A $4.00 fee applies for games. NO STUDENT ID’S ACCEPTED. Get to the Stone TONIGHT . . . GO GRYPHONS!

PAC
The Political Awareness Club will not meet on Wednesday. Again there is no PAC meeting this week.

Radio Club
Students interested in exploring the idea of creating a Preble High School radio station should come to room B114 on Friday, February 26th from 3:00 to 4:30 for our second research meeting.

Blood Drive
Our blood drive is taking place all day today in the auditorium. Walk-ins will be taken until 1:30. We are in great need of donors.

The True Facts about College Athletic Recruiting
The Green Bay Area High Schools have made an investment as a community to provide our student-athletes and parents with information about playing college athletics. “The Realities of College Athletic Recruiting" Presented by Jack Renkens will be held at Green Bay West High School Auditorium on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Attention Preble readers…
Today is the last day to get your votes in that will decide what will be read for next year’s Preble book club. Make your voice heard. Ballots can be picked up and dropped off in the LMC.

Monday, February 22, 2010

AP Exams
Signing-up for AP Exams will run until Friday, March 5. A $15.00 deposit per test is required when signing up--made out to Green Bay Area Public Schools. If you are taking more than one test you can write one check to cover the deposit for all the tests. Students can sign-up before and after school or during their lunch hour. On Friday, March 5 sign-up will end at 3:30pm. Any questions see your AP teacher or Mrs. Koenig in the Main Office.

Attention all Music Department Students-
Reminder that your food donations for the HS District Solo-Ensemble events are due Monday, February 22. Please bring all non-perishable items to your music teacher on this day.
Refer to the list of last names on the Food Donation Poster if you are wondering what you are asked to bring! (This turn in date is for all items EXCEPT the large cookies, (last name letters P-U)

Softball
Attention girls there is Softball open gym tonight.

Attention Language Arts Academic Team:
This is a reminder that we will meet tomorrow after school until approximately 4:30. Bring your copies of A Thousand Acres and plan to discuss Section 4. Following our discussion, you will be tested to determine team placement for our March 30th Academic Competition.

Battle of the Bands
Green Bay West High School is hosting the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands on Friday, March 12th West High School gymnasium. We are currently looking for area high school bands that are interested in competing.

Any style music and at least one member must be a current student at the high school level to participate. Information sheets are available in the main office.

Attention students!
Attend the boys’ basketball games on Tuesday the 23th and Thursday the 25th for a chance to win our halftime game of Bucket Ball. Buy a ball for $1 and throw it into the Buckets at halftime for a chance to win a Major Prize Package from the School Store, a $10 cash prize, or a FREE tuxedo rental from DuBois Formal Wear.

Also, don’t forget to become a fan of The Hornet’s Nest Facebook page. This week we have posted a coupon for a FREE Laffy Taffy! This offer ends Friday, so become a fan today!

Chess Tournament Results
Thank you to all who participated in Preble’s 1st annual Chess Tournament held this past Saturday in the LMC.

Thank you as well to Mrs. Barber for providing a completely edible chess cake for us to raffle off as a fundraiser. It looked delicious and pictures are on the staff drive.

Mike Fiori earned a second place finish and Brandon Longton earned a third place finish. First place went to a foreign exchange student from the country of Yemen currently attending East High School. The good news? It took someone from the other side of the planet to beat Preble! J

A Reminder: Chess Club will meet in the LMC tonight.

Costa Rica Trip
The informational meeting about the 2011 trip to Costa Rica has been rescheduled for Tuesday February 23 at 6pm in the auditorium. Please plan on attending with a parent or guardian if you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity. See Miss Fisher in room 221 if you have any questions.

FCCLA
Just a reminder that we will have a meeting after school on Tuesday, February 23rd in room 137 for FCCLA. We have many items to discuss and plan. Please see Ms. Blaney if you cannot make it to the meeting. Also, don’t forget to bring your t-shirt designs to the meeting.

College representative visiting the week of Feb. 22 is:
Tuesday, Feb. 23 UW-Manitowoc 11:15


Seniors and juniors welcomed

New Pictures

• Here are the newest pictures on the student drive:
• Link Crew Bowling 2-19
• Chess Tournament 2-20
• Wrestling Sectionals 2-20
• Sing-out 2010 2-20
• Center Stage New London
• Ping Pong Tourny
• Swing Band
  

There are these and more to enjoy...just go to the Student Drive and open the folder called Preble School Clubs and Organizations

Lost and Found
The lost and found is overflowing with sweatshirts and coats that need to be picked up. If you have lost something come down to the security desk to claim your missing items. If you do not pick them up by the end of this week, all the items left over will be donated to the Hive.

The Buzz
On Monday Feb 22, the entire Buzz staff will meet in room 132 to plan and sign up for articles for the next issue of the paper. You must be there to sign up for articles, or see Mrs. Villiesse in room 132 on Monday.

Math Team
Congratulations to the Preble Math Team for taking first place this past weekend at the St. Norbert Math meet. Medaling in their category were:

Michael Hoffman
Billy LaLuzerne
Augustine Santillan
Josh Shutter
McKinely Meyer

Blood Drive
Tomorrow we will be holding a blood drive all day in the auditorium, and we have spots for 130 donors. As of this morning, we only have 27 appointments made. Please, if you plan to donate blood tomorrow, pick up a donor form from the main office and return it by the end of the day. It will be returned to your period 1 class tomorrow morning. Winter is a critical time for blood usage, and the need is great. 16 year olds must bring a parent permission form signed in black ink to donate.

Attention Preble readers…
you have 2 days left to get your votes in to decide what will be read for next year’s Preble book club. Make your voice heard. Ballots can be picked up and dropped off in the LMC.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Trees for Tomorrow
INTERESTED in the Environment and want to make a difference….4 DAYS and 3 NIGHTS all expenses PAID SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

2010 TREES for Tomorrow Scholarship applications will be accepted until FRIday, March 5. Pick up, complete and submit your application to your science teacher by Friday MARCH 5. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

AP Exams
Signing-up for AP Exams will run until Friday, March 5. A $15.00 deposit per test is required when signing up--made out to Green Bay Area Public Schools. If you are taking more than one test you can write one check to cover the deposit for all the tests. Students can sign-up before and after school or during their lunch hour. On Friday, March 5 sign-up will end at 3:30pm. Any questions see your AP teacher or Mrs. Koenig in the Main Office.

Show Choirs
Are you a fan of the TV show Glee, better known as a “Gleek”. Then you don’t want to miss the Sing Out concert on Saturday here at Preble featuring our award winning Preble Show Choirs Center Stage and Rendezvous and also featuring show choirs from East, Edison, Red Smith, and Bay View. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from Mr. Flogel in the choir room 189. There are two shows at 2:00 and 7:30. Hope to see you there!

“Night at the Lanes”
Link Crew invites you to attend the first ever “Night at the Lanes” THIS Friday night! From 3:30-5:30 at Riviera Lanes, $5.50 will get you unlimited bowling, shoe rental, and a free soda. Tickets will be on sale during the lunch hours.

Attention Chess Club Members:
We will be meeting in the LMC on Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in order to set up the boards for our chess tournament on Saturday. Again, if you are planning on entering, please submit your form to me as soon as possible.

Costa Rica Trip
The informational meeting about the 2011 trip to Costa Rica has been rescheduled for Tuesday February 23 at 6pm in the auditorium. Please plan on attending with a parent or guardian if you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity. See Miss Fisher in room 221 if you have any questions.

Crews for Spring Play
Crews for the spring play are posted outside of the choir room. There will be a meeting for all cast, crew, and parents on Monday at 6:00. Play rehearsal will be Scene 2 at 6:00 tonight.


Seniors:
Great Lakes College Access Team will be at Preble on Friday, February 19th and February 26th during 6th, 7th and 8th hours. This federally funded program provides help completing admission paperwork and financial aid applications. During this time a representative will walk students through the FAFSA step-by-step to help eliminate any possible confusion. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions. Please sign up in advance for designated time slots with Ms. Bossell in Career Services.

SMART
The Science, Math, And Rational Thinking club will meet briefly after school tomorrow, February 19th, in Mr. Sindberg’s room to work on Solar Olympics projects.

Smoothies
The Culinary Arts Club will be selling blended smoothies today during all lunch periods in the commons for only $1.50. Today's flavor is Mango. All proceeds go towards service projects within our building!

Graduation Speakers
Any seniors interested in trying out to be graduation ceremony speakers should pick up an information sheet from their language arts teacher or the main office. The speech must be 2-3 minutes in length and focus on the class motto, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”

The speech contest will be held on Monday, March 8th in Room 131 at 3:10 P.M.The deadline to sign up is the week before the contest. See Mrs. Kreuser in Room 131 with any questions.

Thursday, February 18, 2009

Attention 9th and 10th grade students
INTERESTED in the Environment and want to make a difference….4 DAYS and 3 NIGHTS all expenses PAID SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! 2010 TREES for Tomorrow Scholarship applications will be accepted until FRIday, March 5. Pick up, complete and submit your application to your science teacher by Friday MARCH 5. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

AP Exams
Signing-up for AP Exams will run until Friday, March 5. A $15.00 deposit per test is required when signing up--made out to Green Bay Area Public Schools. If you are taking more than one test you can write one check to cover the deposit for all the tests. Students can sign-up before and after school or during their lunch hour. On Friday, March 5 sign-up will end at 3:30pm. Any questions see your AP teacher or Mrs. Koenig in the Main Office.

Are you a fan of the TV show Glee, better known as a “Gleek”.
Then you don’t want to miss the Sing Out concert on Saturday here at Preble featuring our award winning Preble Show Choirs Center Stage and Rendezvous and also featuring show choirs from East, Edison, Red Smith, and Bay View. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from Mr. Flogel in the choir room 189. There are two shows at 2:00 and 7:30. Hope to see you there!

“Night at the Lanes”
Link Crew invites you to attend the first ever “Night at the Lanes” THIS Friday night! From 3:30-5:30 at Riviera Lanes, $5.50 will get you unlimited bowling, shoe rental, and a free soda. Tickets will be on sale during the lunch hours.

Attention Chess Club Members:
We will be meeting in the LMC on Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in order to set up the boards for our chess tournament on Saturday. Again, if you are planning on entering, please submit your form to me as soon as possible.

Attention all students:
The informational meeting about the 2011 trip to Costa Rica has been rescheduled for Tuesday February 23 at 6pm in the auditorium. Please plan on attending with a parent or guardian if you are interested in this once in a lifetime opportunity. See Miss Fisher in room 221 if you have any questions.

Spring Play Crews
Crews for the spring play are posted outside of the choir room. There will be a meeting for all cast, crew, and parents on Monday at 6:00. Play rehearsal will be Scene 2 at 6:00 tonight.


Seniors:
Great Lakes College Access Team will be at Preble on Friday, February 19th and February 26th during 6th, 7th and 8th hours. This federally funded program provides help completing admission paperwork and financial aid applications. During this time a representative will walk students through the FAFSA step-by-step to help eliminate any possible confusion. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions. Please sign up in advance for designated time slots with Ms. Bossell in Career Services.

SMART
The Science, Math, And Rational Thinking club will meet briefly after school tomorrow, February 19th, in Mr. Sindberg’s room to work on Solar Olympics projects.

The Culinary Arts Club
The Culinary Arts Club will be selling blended smoothies today during all lunch periods in the commons for only $1.50.Todays flavor is Mango. All proceeds go towards service projects within our building!

Graduation Speakers
Any seniors interested in trying out to be graduation ceremony speakers should pick up an information sheet from their language arts teacher or the main office. The speech must be 2-3 minutes in length and focus on the class motto, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”

The speech contest will be held on Monday, March 8th in Room 131 at 3:10 P.M. The deadline to sign up is the week before the contest. See Mrs. Kreuser in Room 131 with any questions.

STU IS COMING‼!
Freshmen get ready…he will be here this afternoon! This is something that you DO NOT want to miss!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Attention 9th and 10th grade students
INTERESTED in the Environment and want to make a difference….4 DAYS and 3 NIGHTS all expenses PAID SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

2010 TREES for Tomorrow Scholarship applications will be accepted until FRIday, March 5. Pick up, complete and submit your application to your science teacher by Friday MARCH 5
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

Are you a fan of the TV show Glee, better known as a “Gleek”.
Then you don’t want to miss the Sing Out concert on Saturday here at Preble featuring our award winning Preble Show Choirs Center Stage and Rendezvous and also featuring show choirs from East, Edison, Red Smith, and Bay View. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from Mr. Flogel in the choir room 189. There are two shows at 2:00 and 7:30. Hope to see you there!

NHS Students
We are in need of NHS students to work the Dollars for Haiti table during lunch periods 4 and 5. Sign up in Student Services

Attention Spanish Club:
There will be a Spanish Club meeting TODAY after school at 3:10 in room 221. Come and help us design a mural for the hallway. Anyone in Spanish is welcome!
See Miss Fisher if you have any questions.

“Be the Change” Diversity Essay Contest
The Green Bay Press Gazette is sponsoring “Be the Change” Diversity Essay Contest. The contest is open to all high school aged youth. This is an opinion essay that focuses on two fundamental questions around diversity. Deadline is 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 19. Stop in the Career Center for further information.

Attention FCCLA members:
T-shirt designs are due by Tuesday, February 23rd. Please see Ms. Blaney if you have questions about t-shirt designs. Also, we will have our next meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd. Please plan on attending this meeting. We will have many items to discuss.

Great Lakes College Access Team
Great Lakes College Access Team will be at Preble on Friday, February 19th and February 26th during 6th, 7th and 8th hours. This federally funded program provides help completing admission paperwork and financial aid applications. During this time a representative will walk students through the FAFSA step-by-step to help eliminate any possible confusion. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions. Please sign up in advance for designated time slots with Ms. Bossell in Career Services.

Hands across the water, hands across the sky
Check out the LMC windows! The senior class is winning Donation Domination, beating the staff by just TWO hands.

Here are the totals so far:
Staff = 71 hands
Seniors = 73 hands
Juniors = 44 hands
Sophomores = 35 hands
Freshmen = 27 hands

For just 50¢ a hand, you can buy as many Hands for Haiti as you want‼ We still have a LONG way to go to reach our goal of 2006 hands, so keep buying‼ There is still time for your class to pull ahead and win final bragging rights!!

HOCKEY FANS . . . CATCH THE FEVER OF PLAYOFF SEASON . . .
Your Green Bay United GRYPHONS Hockey team needs your support Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone when they take on their first playoff opponent. The team is in a good position to further their season, so fill the stands and don’t miss a minute of exciting high school hockey action. A $4.00 fee applies for games. NO STUDENT ID’S ACCEPTED. Get to the Stone this Thursday night . . . GO GRYPHONS!

STU IS COMING‼!
Freshmen get ready…he will be here Thursday! This is something that you DO NOT want to miss!

Link Crew leaders please remember to wear your t-shirts on Thursday if you plan to come listen to Stu. Your Link Crew t-shirt will be your ticket in!

Math Team
Congratulations to the Preble Math Team for finishing SECOND Monday night at the Ashwaubenon Math Meet

Individual Winners were:
5th Place –Codey May & Billy LaLuzerne
1st Place – McKinley Meyer, with a perfect score of 40.

There will be a PAC
The Political Awareness Club today in Room 105 right after school. New members are always welcomed.

Blended Smoothies
The Culinary Arts Club will be selling blended smoothies today during all lunch periods in the commons for only $1.50. Todays flavors are Pina Colada & Strawberry.All proceeds go towards service projects within our building!

FCA
FCA meets each Sunday night at 7 pm. We only had 4 on Sunday thanks to Snowball!

Graduation Speakers
Any seniors interested in trying out to be graduation ceremony speakers should pick up an information sheet from their language arts teacher or the main office. The speech must be 2-3 minutes in length and focus on the class motto, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”

The speech contest will be held on Monday, March 8th in Room 131 at 3:10 P.M.The deadline to sign up is the week before the contest. See Mrs. Kreuser in Room 131 with any questions.


Red Cross Blood Drive
Preble will be hosting its second Red Cross blood drive next Tuesday, February 23. Students who are 16 and have parent permission and who are 17 or older may make an appointment. Blood donor forms are now available, and will be available in the Main Office and during lunch hours in the Commons between today and Tuesday.

At this time, teachers please take TWO COUNTS FOR DONOR FORMS. First, count the number of 16-year olds and then count the number of students 17 or older who wish to be blood donors and send a runner with BOTH numbers to the Commons for donor forms. Please take an ACCURATE COUNT, as the forms are multiple pages and we have a limited supply. Students should return completed forms to the Main Office this week.

Looking for ways to earn service hours?
Sullivan Elementary School is looking for volunteers to assist with their annual Dr. Seuss Family Fun Night on March 4 from 4:45 – 8:15. Duties include assisting with games, concessions, etc. Stop in the Career Center to sign up.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Attention 9th and 10th grade students
INTERESTED in the Environment and want to make a difference….4 DAYS and 3 NIGHTS all expenses PAID SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

2010 TREES for Tomorrow Scholarship applications will be accepted until FRIday, March 5. Pick up, complete and submit your application to your science teacher by Friday MARCH 5
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

MAC Scholars
MAC Scholars will meet TODAY after school from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in Room 107

Show Choirs
Are you a fan of the TV show Glee, better known as a “Gleek”. Then you don’t want to miss the Sing Out concert on Saturday here at Preble featuring our award winning Preble Show Choirs Center Stage and Rendezvous and also featuring show choirs from East, Edison, Red Smith, and Bay View. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased from Mr. Flogel in the choir room 189. There are two shows at 2:00 and 7:30. Hope to see you there!

Attention Art Club:
We have an organizational meeting today in room 180. Students who are in charge of the clock or mug projects need to be in attendance. If you are unable to come please see Ms. Gerondale.

Attention Language Arts Academic Team:
We will meet after school today in Room 127. Bring along your copies of A Thousand Acres. We will discuss Books 1 – 3 and should finish around 4:15 PM.

Attention Spanish Club:
There will be a Spanish Club meeting on Wednesday after school at 3:10 in room 221. Come and help us design a mural for the hallway. Anyone in Spanish is welcome!
See Miss Fisher if you have any questions.

chess Tournament
There will be a chess tournament held at Preble on Saturday, February 20th, 2010. You do not need to be a member of the Preble Chess Club in order to participate. There is a $5 entry fee and entry forms can be picked up in the main office or directly from Mr. Kline. See Mr. Kline if you have any questions.

“Be the Change” Diversity Essay Contest
The Green Bay Press Gazette is sponsoring “Be the Change” Diversity Essay Contest. The contest is open to all high school aged youth. This is an opinion essay that focuses on two fundamental questions around diversity. Winners will receive great prizes along with having their essays published in the Green Bay Press Gazette. Deadline is 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 19. Stop in the Career Center for further information.

FCCLA
Congratulations to all students that competed last night in the FCCLA Region 4 STAR event competition. We had a great turnout! Congratulations to Jennifer Rabas for earning a gold star medal for her STOP the Violence Project. Congratulations to Alex Wolf and Alyssa Nellis for winning a gold star medal for their Focus on Children Project. Congratulations to Brittany Gaura and Jackie Spence for winning a gold star medal for their Chapter Service Project. Congratulations to Brittnee Jackson for winning a silver medal in the Pastries and Baked Goods Competition. Congratulations to Jessica Robinson for winning a silver medal in the Culinary Arts Competition. Congratulations to Kaleigh Jackson and Jenna Johnson for winning a bronze medal for their Families First Project. Congratulations to Maggie Brodhagen for winning a bronze medal in the Culinary Arts Competition. You should all be proud of your accomplishments. Our next FCCLA meeting will be on Tuesday, February 23rd in room 137. Hope to see you all there!

Great Lakes College Access Team
Great Lakes College Access Team will be at Preble on Friday, February 19th and February 26th during 6th, 7th and 8th hours. This federally funded program provides help completing admission paperwork and financial aid applications. During this time a representative will walk students through the FAFSA step-by-step to help eliminate any possible confusion. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions. Please sign up in advance for designated time slots with Ms. Bossell in Career Services.

Night at the Lanes
Link Crew would like to invite all Preble students to our first Night at the Lanes bowling event, this Friday from 3:30 – 5:30 at Riviera Lanes. Put together a team of 4 and sign up at the ticket booth during the lunch hours today through Friday. For $5.50 per person, you get 2 hours of unlimited bowling, your shoes, and a soda. Space is limited, so sign up as soon as you can. See a Link Leader with any questions you might have.

New pictures on the student drive include:
SOTM for January, Swing Band 2_12, Girls Basketball 2_12

“Operation Snowball”
The Green Bay district invites all high school students the opportunity to participation “Operation Snowball”. This is a fun, exciting, 2-day event of making new friends, and developing leadership abilities. The event takes place on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13. Students will stay overnight at Camp TaPaWingo, near Mishicot. The weekend includes transportation, overnight lodging, meals, T-shirt, and a ton of fun activities. The cost for the entire weekend is $45. Students receiving free/reduced lunch will have the fee waived. Stop in the Career Center for an application.

Scholarships
Seniors due to spring break falling during the week of March 22-26th the following scholarship deadlines have been moved up to March 19th. Please make a note of this.

Rathke Scholarship
Challenge the Outdoors Inc. Memorial Scholarship
Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
Green Bay Substitute Teachers Scholarship
Thomas Lutsey Scholarship
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
Angel on My Shoulder Scholarship

Check complete listing of scholarships online or stop in the Career Center.

Graduation Speakers
Any seniors interested in trying out to be graduation ceremony speakers should pick up an information sheet from their language arts teacher or the main office. The speech must be 2-3 minutes in length and focus on the class motto, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”

The speech contest will be held on Monday, March 8th in Room 131 at 3:10 P.M. The deadline to sign up is the week before the contest. See Mrs. Kreuser in Room 131 with any questions.

STU IS COMING‼!
Freshmen get ready…he will be here Thursday! This is something that you DO NOT want to miss!
Link Crew leaders please remember to wear your t-shirts on Thursday if you plan to come listen to Stu. Your Link Crew t-shirt will be your ticket in!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Additional scholarships in the Career Center are:
-Ray Kliss and Past President’s Memorial Scholarship
-Kiwanis Club of Green Bay-Downtown Scholarship

AP Exams
Signing-up for AP Exams will run until Friday, March 5. A $15.00 deposit per test is required when signing up--made out to Green Bay Area Public Schools. If you are taking more than one test you can write one check to cover the deposit for all the tests. Students can sign-up before and after school or during their lunch hour. On Friday, March 5 sign-up will end at 3:30pm. Any questions see your AP teacher or Mrs. Koenig in the Main Office.

Attention Art Club:
We will have an organizational meeting tomorrow in room 180. Students who are in charge of the clock or mug projects need to be in attendance. If you are unable to come please see Ms. Gerondale.

“Dollars for Haiti”
Today is the kick off for the NHS fundraiser to help the people in Haiti, “Dollars for Haiti.” The people in Haiti need your help. Our goal is to raise $1.00 for each student here at Preble High School or 2200 dollars. National Honor Society students will be collecting dollars before school and during each of the three lunch periods. Please donate one dollar today! You can make a difference.

Stop in the Student Services office any time today to sign up to work the “Dollars for Haiti” fundraiser. Students are needed before school and all three lunch periods all this week. This counts toward one of your activities.

Spring Play
Attention all students interested in working on a crew for the Spring Play “The Handyman Bride”. There will be a meeting on Monday at 3:15 in the auditorium to sign up and fill out a form for which crew you are interested in being a part of. You must attend this meeting in order to be considered for a crew. If you have any questions or concerns please see Mr. Flogel in room 189.


Attention STATE DECA students
There will be a meeting on Tuesday after school in room 136.

Girls Basketball
Congratulations to the girls basketball program. All three teams; Freshmen, JV and Varsity defeated Ashwaubenon last Friday. Next home game is this Thursday against Notre Dame.

Fox Communities Credit Union
Fox Communities Credit Union Would like to that all of our patrons for a great success during our Valentines Winter Promotion last week. We would like to invite everyone to our final promotion of the year which will be in April. Congratulation to the following winners of our Gift Baskets. Susan Staron, MaiTong Vue and Tou Wa Yang. Susan Staron, MaiTong Vue and Tou Wa Yang, please stop by your In-School Credit Union to claim your prizes!

Seniors:
Great Lakes College Access Team will be at Preble on Friday, February 19th and February 26th during 6th, 7th and 8th hours. This federally funded program provides help completing admission paperwork and financial aid applications. During this time a representative will walk students through the FAFSA step-by-step to help eliminate any possible confusion. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions. Please sign up in advance for designated time slots with Ms. Bossell in Career Services.

Green Bay United Men's Swim Team
GBU competed in the WIAA Sectional Swimming and Diving Meet on Saturday at Neenah High School. Andrew Lee placed 8th in the 100 Yard Breaststroke with a time of 1:05.82. Congratulations Andrew! Twelve swimmer swam their personal best times. GBU had a great year and looks forward to next year. Go GBU!

College representative visiting this week is:
Tuesday, Feb. 16 UW-Oshkosh ROTC rep 10:25

Seniors and juniors welcomed

Link Crew’s first Night at the Lanes
Hey Preble, do you need something fun and inexpensive to do to start off your weekend? If so, start putting together your team for Link Crew’s first Night at the Lanes bowling event, this Friday from 3:30 to 5:30 at Riviera Lanes. We’re signing up teams of 4 during the lunch hours starting tomorrow. The cost is $5.50 per person for 2 hours of unlimited bowling, your shoes, and a soda. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early if you want to participate. See a Link Leader if you have any questions.

Attention Band Students:
Cruise Band and Jazz Ensemble Practices for today are cancelled. Cruise Band will practice Wednesday after school and Jazz Ensemble is rescheduled for Wednesday with jazz 2 starting at 5:30 and Jazz 1 starting at 6:30. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Math Team
Our 4th Math Meet is tonight, Monday, Feb. 15 at Ashwaubenon.Check in with Mr. Schwedrsky by 6:10 pm. If you cannot make the meet, please stop by room 237 sometime today

Ping Pong Tournament
Thank you to all Preble students who participated in the 17th Annual Ping Pong Tournament on Saturday. 89 students participated in the double–elimination competition. Competition became fierce!

Special recognition to the top players:
In the girls division, third place went o Kendra Cornell, second place went to Megan Grossardt, and for the 4th year in a row, first place went to Molly Hemes.

In the boys division, third place went to Patrick O’Connell, second place went to Max Adams and for the 4th straight year,
first place went to Greg Parent. Congratulations!

A special thank you to all the parents and volunteers who helped organize this year's event and to the Preble Parent Network for their sponsorship. It was a great day!

Graduation Speakers
Any seniors interested in trying out to be graduation ceremony speakers should pick up an information sheet from their language arts teacher or the main office. The speech must be 2-3 minutes in length and focus on the class motto, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”

The speech contest will be held on Monday, March 8th in Room 131 at 3:10 P.M.The deadline to sign up is the week before the contest. See Mrs. Kreuser in Room 131 with any questions.

Attention all track and field athletes.
If you missed the track and field information and sign up meeting last week, you need to pick up sign up forms from the men’s Physical Education office. There is important information for you, and that we need from you.

All athletes that will be out for track and field need to prepare themselves for the upcoming season. Track begins in 21 days and we have our first track meet in 29 days. Preparing yourself will prevent injury and improve performance. The running club and weightlifting is still open after school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Student Council
The Student Council is wrapping up the T-shirt sale to benefit the children of Haiti. If any staff member or student would still like to order a shirt, please contact Mrs. Marshall in Room 200 today. Also, if Student Council members have orders to turn in, please do so by the end of the day today. Shirts will be delivered upon their arrival late this week or early next week.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Yearbook
Reminder to those students who received a notification to submit a different photo for the Academic Top 20 for the yearbook: Today is the deadline if you wish to submit a different pose to be used on this page in the yearbook. The photo can be e-mailed as an attachment from your photographer to the yearbook adviser Mrs. Sutton.

A reminder if you haven’t yet ordered your 2010 yearbook: The directions are on the Preble website on the left side of the page. No extras will be ordered and the price for placing a late order here at school through Mrs. Sutton will be $65 instead of $48 on the website.

French Trip
A reminder to those already signed up for the June 2010 France trip: There will be a mandatory parent/student meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday in Room 205 to discuss the trip. There is still room for anyone else who might be interested. Also, anyone interested in a similar trip for June of 2012 is also invited to attend to receive information and ask questions.

Dollars for Haiti
Starting Monday February 15th, NHS will be sponsoring a fundraiser to help the people in Haiti. We are calling it “Dollars for Haiti.” As you know the disaster destroyed many lives. Our goal is to raise $1.00 for each student here at Preble High School or 2200 dollars. National Honor Society students will be collecting dollars before school and during each of the three lunch periods. Donate your lunch change to bring change for Haiti!

Winter Valentine's Promotion
Please join us at Fox Communities In- School Credit Union this week during our Winter Valentine's Promotion! Play a game..win a prize! Open an account for FREE and win even more prizes! Remember to join us for some fun & games! We look forward to celebrating our Valentines Winter Week with you!"

Spring Play
Attention all students interested in working on a crew for the Spring Play “The Handyman Bride”. There will be a meeting on Monday at 3:15 in the auditorium to sign up and fill out a form for which crew you are interested in being a part of. You must attend this meeting in order to be considered for a crew. If you have any questions or concerns please see Mr. Flogel in room 189.

Attention NHS Students
Stop in the Student Services office any time today to sign up to work the “Dollars for Haiti” fundraiser. Students are needed before school and all three lunch periods all next week. This counts toward one of your activities.


Attention students not in NHS:
Are you a 10th or 11th grader with an accumulative GPA of 3.5 or above?
If so, you are eligible for consideration for membership in the National Honor Society at Preble High School.

Stop in the Student Services office this week during your lunch period or before or after school to pick up your NHS Activity Information Form. See Mr. Pannier if you have questions.

“Be the Change” Diversity Essay Contest
The Green Bay Press Gazette is sponsoring “Be the Change” Diversity Essay Contest. The contest is open to all high school aged youth. This is an opinion essay that focuses on two fundamental questions around diversity. Deadline is 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 19. Stop in the Career Center for further information.

Trivia Winner
“Fox Communities Credit Union’s trivia winner for this week is Christine Coffelt! Congratulations Christine Coffelt! Please stop by your In-School Credit Union to claim your prize! We invite everyone to enter our weekly trivia for a chance to win a BUZZING cool prize!”

Seniors:
Great Lakes College Access Team will be at Preble on Friday, February 19th and February 26th during 6th, 7th and 8th hours. This federally funded program provides help completing admission paperwork and financial aid applications. During this time a representative will walk students through the FAFSA step-by-step to help eliminate any possible confusion. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions. Please sign up in advance for designated time slots with Ms. Bossell in Career Services.

Night at the Lanes
Hey Preble, do you love to bowl? If so, start planning for next Friday’s Night at the Lanes bowling event sponsored by Link Crew. Put together your team of 4 and sign up next Tuesday – Friday during the lunch hours. This event is open to students from all grades, but space is limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as you can. The cost is $5.50 per person and includes your shoes, a soda, and unlimited bowling from 3:30 – 5:30 at Riviera Lanes. Listen to announcements or see a Link Leader for more details.


HOCKEY FANS . . .
Pack the stands Friday, February 12, as the Green Bay United Gryphons celebrate Mardi Gras. Beads and candy for all those in attendance, it’s also Senior Night, come learn what some of your favorite players have planned after high school. The GRYPHONS take the ice against DC Everest and the fun is built in. The JV game gets underway at 5:00 p.m. and your Varsity puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. Join your friends at the rink for an evening of fun and exciting hockey action. See you at the Stone . . . GO GRYPHONS!

Join your Green Bay United Hockey teams as they take on the Fox Cities Stars – Saturday, February 13th at the Cornerstone. The puck drops at 1:00 p.m. for the JV and 3:00 p.m. for your Green Bay United Gryphons Varsity. Show your support of your team in their last regular season home game. GO GRYPHONS!


Jazz Ensemble’s Big Band Dance
Attention Students, if you are looking for a great valentine’s day event, consider bringing that special somebody to the Jazz Ensemble’s Big Band Dance tonight at 7:00 PM in the commons. There will be great music and a large group swing dancing lesson offered in between big band sets. Come out, learn some new moves and dance the night away. Admission is $3.00 for students $5.00 for adults and anyone under 12 is free. Concert starts at 7:00, we hope to see you there!


Math Meet
Our next math meet is Monday, February 15 at Ashwaubenon. Teams are posted outside Room 237. If you are unable to attend or your name is not present, please see Mr. Schwedrsky. Solutions to the practice problems are posted on the Math Team Website. Be sure to check them.

“Operation Snowball”
The Green Bay district invites all high school students the opportunity to participation “Operation Snowball”. This is a fun, exciting, 2-day event of making new friends, and developing leadership abilities. The event takes place on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13. Students will stay overnight at Camp TaPaWingo, near Mishicot. The weekend includes transportation, overnight lodging, meals, T-shirt, and a ton of fun activities. The cost for the entire weekend is $45. Students receiving free/reduced lunch will have the fee waived. Stop in the Career Center for an application.


Looking for scholarship opportunities?
Stop in the Career Center and pick up a Scholarship Inc. application today. It places you in the running for many scholarships all with one application. The deadline for the Scholarship Inc. application is Monday, Feb. 15th at 3:15 pm to the Student Service office or to the Scholarship Inc. office at the end of their business day Monday. See your counselor if you have questions.

Tomorrow is the Preble Ping Pong Tournament!

Do YOU plan to play? About 100 Preble students have signed-up to play! You can still participate! Just arrive at the small gym at 11:00 am to register. Registration ends promptly at 11:30 and the competition will begin about noon.
There's Food! Lots of Prizes! Trophies! It’s free & open to ALL Preble Students. Come join the Fun!


Graduation Speakers
Any seniors interested in trying out to be graduation ceremony speakers should pick up an information sheet from their language arts teacher or the main office. The speech must be 2-3 minutes in length and focus on the class motto, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”

The speech contest will be held on Monday, March 8th in Room 131 at 3:10 P.M. The deadline to sign up is the week before the contest. See Mrs. Kreuser in Room 131 with any questions.

Snow Ball
Tickets for the Snow Ball will be on sale in the Commons during lunch hours today. Tickets will also be available at the door for PREBLE STUDENTS ONLY WITH AN I.D.

Project Haiti T-Shirt
Students and Staff who wish to order a Project Haiti T-Shirt can place their orders today at the Snow Ball ticket sales, with Mrs. Marshall in Room 200, or with a Student Council member. Shirts will be delivered by the end of next week.

Student Council members: please bring all T-shirt orders to Mrs. Marshall by the end of school today or tomorrow when you come to decorate for the dance. All Student Council members should report to the Commons tomorrow morning at 9:00 until noon to decorate for the dance.

Spring Play Call Back List
The Call Back List for the Spring Play is posted outside of the choir room. Call Backs will begin at 3:20 today in the choir room.

Girls Basketball
The girls basketball team will host Ashwaubenon tonight in a key FRCC match up. Come cheer them on. Freshmen and JV games at 5:45, Varsity at 7:30


ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES
There will be an important track and field information and sign up meeting today, after school, in the auditorium.
Please make arrangements to attend. The meeting will last 30-45 minutes. Again: track meeting, after school, today, in the auditorium.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

The Jan. Students of the Month are:
Katie Akerboom
Kaitlyn Bunker
Pachee Cheng
Justin Cleereman
Ben Cortes
Brittany Gerrits
Sara Jessick
Pa Lee
Lorenzo Lomas
Mason Matilla
Michael Molzahn
Devonte Pinckney
Jesus Rascon
Kaitlin Soleski
Sarah Sopata
Jorge Valdivia
Nhia Vang

Congratulations, students!

Credit Union Winter Valentine's Promotion
"Attention all Staff & Students....Please join us at Fox Communities In- School Credit Union this week during our Winter Valentine's Promotion! Play a game..win a prize! Open an account for FREE and win even more prizes! Remember to join us for some fun & games! We look forward to celebrating our Valentines Winter Week with you!"

Attention students not in NHS:
Are you a 10th or 11th grader with an accumulative GPA of 3.5 or above? If so, you are eligible for consideration for membership in the National Honor Society at Preble High School.

Stop in the Student Services office this week during your lunch period or before or after school to pick up your NHS Activity Information Form.

See Mr. Pannier if you have questions.


Chess Tournament
There will be a chess tournament held at Preble on Saturday, February 20th, 2010. You do not need to be a member of the Preble Chess Club in order to participate. There is a $5 entry fee and entry forms can be picked up in the main office or directly from Mr. Kline. See Mr. Kline if you have any questions.

HOCKEY FANS . . .
Join your Green Bay United Hockey teams as they take on the Fox Cities Stars – Saturday, February 13th at the Cornerstone. The puck drops at 1:00 p.m. for the JV and 3:00 p.m. for your Green Bay United Gryphons Varsity. Show your support of your team in their last regular season home game. GO GRYPHONS!

Swing Dancing
Do you know how to swing dance or have you wanted to learn? Well, here is your chance. Friday night in the commons, the Preble Jazz Ensembles will be hosting a big band dance open to all students and families. A professional large group swing dance lesson will also be offered at around 7:30 PM for all those who attend. The concert starts at 7:00 and admission is just $3.00 for students and $5.00 for adults. Hope to see you there!

Latino Club
There will be a very important Latino Club meeting in room 211 after school on Thursday, February 11th. All members need to be there.

Ping Pong Tournament
There’s still time to sign up for the Preble Ping Pong Tournament! It’s free & open to ALL Preble Students. Please pre-register in the main office before Friday.
REMEMBER: All players should arrive at the small gym at 11 am.

Registration ends promptly at 11:30 am and no one checking in after that will be allowed to play in the tournament! Lunch is served from 11:30 to noon with play beginning then.

Graduation Speech Contest
Any seniors interested in trying out to be graduation ceremony speakers should pick up an information sheet from their language arts teacher or the main office. The speech must be 2-3 minutes in length and focus on the class motto, “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for; it is a thing to be achieved.”

The speech contest will be held on Monday, March 8th in Room 131 at 3:10 P.M. The deadline to sign up is the week before the contest. See Mrs. Kreuser in Room 131 with any questions.

"Talking Valentine"
Last day to buy your "Talking Valentine" at the ticket booth during lunch.

Forensics
ALL forensic students must attend the coloring party in Ms. Gruski’s room after school tonight. Won’t you be our Valentine???

BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES
There will be an important track and field information and sign up meeting this Thursday, after school in the auditorium.

Please make arrangements to attend. The meeting will last 30-45 minutes. Again: track meeting, after school, Thursday, Tomorrow, in the auditorium.

Exclusive Day with the Energy Company
The 4th annual “Exclusive Day with the Energy Company” will be held on Friday, March 12 from 10am-2pm at the WI Public Service Building on Ashland Ave in Green Bay. This opportunity is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors who may be interested in the energy industry and what employment opportunities WI Public Service has to offer. Stop in the Career Center for further information.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

MAC Scholars
MAC Scholars will meet TODAY after school from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in Room 107

Fox Communities Credit Union
"Attention all Staff & Students....Please join us at Fox Communities In- School Credit Union this week during our Winter Valentine's Promotion! Play a game..win a prize! Open an account for FREE and win even more prizes! Remember to join us for some fun & games! We look forward to celebrating our Valentines Winter Week with you!"

Boys Golf
Reminder to any boy interested in joining the Preble golf team this spring there is an information meeting after school tonight in room 146. See Mr. Johnson if you are unable to attend.

Chess Tournament
There will be a chess tournament held at Preble on Saturday, February 20th, 2010. You do not need to be a member of the Preble Chess Club in order to participate. There is a $5 entry fee and entry forms can be picked up in the main office or directly from Mr. Kline. See Mr. Kline if you have any questions.

Are you taking Spanish 3, 4 or 5 next year?
Are you interested in going to Costa Rica during the summer of 2011? If so, come to an informational meeting tonight, Tuesday February 9th at 6pm in the auditorium. Please have a parent or guardian attend. See Miss Fisher in room 221 if you are interested in going on the trip, but can not attend the meeting.

Soccer Referee Training
Green Bay Lighting is offering a BAY AREA SOCCER REFEREE TRAINING CLINIC. The clinic is taking place on Feb. 20th at Aurora Baycare. If you are interested in this clinic forms can be picked up in the main office.

"Hands across the water, hands across the sky"
Are you one of those people who love domination? One of those who can’t stand to lose? Or perhaps you’re one of those people who love to help out. Well, whatever your case, we have your fix!

Donation Domination is all about competition and helping others. For only 50¢ a hand, you can buy a Hand for Haiti to raise money to help the people of Haiti.

There are 2006 miles between Green Bay and Haiti - our goal is to sell at least 2006 hands. Here’s the trick – this is a competition between each grade level and the faculty, so let’s see who can buy the most!

So far, the senior class is winning with 27 hands! The staff members are close behind with 14 hands!

Show your support and buy a hand for Donation Domination – Helping Hands for Haiti‼

Night at the Lanes
Hey Preble, are you looking for a fun and inexpensive way to kick off the weekend with your friends? If so, Link Crew would like to let you know about our first Night at the Lanes bowling event, taking place next Friday after school at Riviera Lanes. All students are welcome to join a team and take part in this great event. Listen to announcements or see a Link Leader for more details.

HOCKEY FANS . . .
Join your Green Bay United Hockey teams as they take on the Fox Cities Stars – Saturday, February 13th at the Cornerstone. The puck drops at 1:00 p.m. for the JV and 3:00 p.m. for your Green Bay United Gryphons Varsity. Show your support of your team in their last regular season home game. GO GRYPHONS!

Attention Language Arts Academic Team
This is a reminder that we will meet in Room 127 after school today. Bring along your copy of A Thousand Acres and plan to stay until 4:15.

Spring Play
The Spring Play this year is a comedy of mistaken identities called The Handyman Bride. It is filled with laughs galore, unexpected twists and turns, eccentric characters, cross dressing, suspicious and bewildering events, and those favorite hit songs of the 80’s.

There are speaking roles for 11 women, 13 men and extras needed to complete the cast. Although this is not a musical, there will be some great 80’s songs included in the show for singing and dancing roles.

For all who wish to audition for a role in the play, there will be an important drama meeting on Monday, Feb. 8th at 3:15 in the choir room. You must attend this meeting if you plan on learning more about the play and signing up for an audition time.

Auditions will be on Wed. Feb. 10th and Thur. the 11th beginning at 3:15 in the choir room with callbacks on Friday the 12th.

Preble Ping Pong Tournament!
It’s free & open to ALL Preble Students. Please pre-register in the main office before Friday.

REMEMBER: All players should arrive at the small gym at 11 am.

Registration ends promptly at 11:30 am and no one checking in after that will be allowed to play in the tournament! Lunch is served from 11:30 to noon with play beginning then.

Talking Valentines
Talking valentines are for sale today during the lunch hours! Only $1.00

The following students will be advancing to State for Bowling:
Jordan Walsh
Patrick O’Connell
Michael O’Connell
Cullen Wilde
Adam Derenne
Nick Groeschel
Eric Walsh
Jenna Schmitz
Amanda Jonet
Kaitlynn Conard
Katelyn Wilde
Abby Kirchman
Katie Groeschel
Caitlyn Phillips

Congratulations to the girls Team on Being Conference Champs with a record of 12-0

Speech Forensics
This year’s speech forensics team is now posted out side of Ms. Gruski’s and Ms. Beauhuin’s room.
Congratulations team………We are on our way!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Green Bay United Men's Swim Team
GBU competed in The Fox River Classic Conference Meet on Saturday. GBU placed 6th. Andrew Lee placed 4th in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:06:27. Andrew Jelinsky placed 6th in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:07:04. GBU recorded 24 personal best times. Next Saturday GBU will compete in Sectionals at Neenah. Go GBU!

Girls Basketball
Congratulations to the varsity girls basketball team on their victory over DePere last Friday. DePere was ranked 2nd in the State in the Division 1 polls.. The team would like to thank the pep band and the pom and dance team for helping to create an electrifying atmosphere. The next home game is Friday, February 12th vs Ashwaubenon. Freshmen and JV games at 5:45 and Varsity at 7:30.

Jazz Ensemble and Cruise Band Practices
Jazz Ensemble and Cruise Band Practices are cancelled for tonight. Jazz Ensembles will meet again Wednesday Night with jazz 2 at 5:30 and jazz 1 at 6:30. Cruise band will meet at it's normal time of Wednesday after school - See Mr. Marlowe tomorrow if you cannot make these rehearsals.

Attention Math Students
The American Mathematics Test (AMC) is tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 7:30 am in the library. All students who are taking the AMC test should report to the library with a pencil tomorrow at 7:25 am.

Winter Valentine's Promotion
Attention all Staff & Students....Please join us at Fox Communities In- School Credit Union this week during our Winter Valentine's Promotion! Play a game..win a prize! Open an account for FREE and win even more prizes! Remember to join us for some fun & games! We look forward to celebrating our Valentines Winter Week with you!

Attention Link Leaders
Remember that our next group meeting is tomorrow morning at 7:00 in the auditorium. Please be sure to be on time and sign in for the meeting.

Attention Buzz Staff
We will meet Monday after school with layout, editors, and any staff member who has not turned in their articles. We are working on closing issue four this week.

FAFSA
Seniors….The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form every college bound-student should complete. It opens the door to potential cash for college. College Goal Sunday will be held on Sunday, February 21st at East High School. Start time is 2p.m. Representatives will be on hand to assist you with the process.

Center Stage Show Choir
Congratulations to our Center Stage Show Choir for making it into the finals and finishing third runner up at the New London Show Choir Competition on Saturday.

Are you taking Spanish 3, 4 or 5 next year?
Are you interested in going to Costa Rica during the summer of 2011? If so, come to an informational meeting on Tuesday February 9th at 6pm in the auditorium. Please have a parent or guardian attend. See Miss Fisher in room 221 if you are interested in going on the trip, but can not attend the meeting.

FBLA
This past weekend the Preble Future Business Leaders competed at the 2010 FBLA Regional Conference at Appleton Xavier High School. Congratulations to Preble FBLA on an outstanding showing. Good luck to all of the state qualifiers:

David Delvaux and Nathan Heim in Marketing
Alex Falish and Mike Keim in Global Business
Josh Haase in Economics
Ryan Krysiak, Dexter Zalec and Sia Lor in Web Site Design
Katherine Lindow and Alex Ronsman in Personal Finance
Mike Metzler in Intro to Business Communication
Joe Puissant in Cyber Security
Jena Voss in Business Communication
Emily Young in Business Procedures
Davis Kim, Mike Molzahn, and Max Schweiner in E-business
Joselyn Robertson and Kelsey Vandenhouten in Business Plan


Forensics
The Following FORENSICS students must see Ms. Gruski IMMEDIATELY in room 123 TODAY.
Shawn McDowell, Bradley Maccoux, Brittany Lardinois, Brittney Hartford, Jenna Harder

Credit Union’s Trivia Winner
Fox Communities Credit Union’s trivia winner for this week is Hakeem Brooks! Congratulations Hakeem! Please stop by your In-School Credit Union to claim your prize! We invite everyone to enter our weekly trivia for a chance to win a BUZZING cool prize!”


Financial Aid Session
Great Lakes College Access Team will be at Preble on Friday, February 19th and February 26th during 6th, 7th and 8th hours. This federally funded program provides help completing admission paperwork and financial aid applications. During this time a representative will walk students through the FAFSA step-by-step to help eliminate any possible confusion. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions. Please sign up in advance for designated time slots with Ms. Bossell in Career Services.

Hands across the water, hands across the sky
Please come to the ticket booth area during lunch this week to purchase Hands for Haiti. Each hand costs only 50¢ We will be taping purchased hands on the LMC glass to represent reaching across the ocean to help Haiti. It is 2006 miles from Green Bay to Haiti, so our goal is to sell at least 2006 hands.
We will be charting progress by grade level and teachers – let’s see which group buys the MOST hands‼


The Handyman Bride
The Spring Play this year is a comedy of mistaken identities called The Handyman Bride. It is filled with laughs galore, unexpected twists and turns, eccentric characters, cross dressing, suspicious and bewildering events, and those favorite hit songs of the 80’s.

There are speaking roles for 11 women, 13 men and extras needed to complete the cast. Although this is not a musical, there will be some great 80’s songs included in the show for singing and dancing roles.

For all who wish to audition for a role in the play, there will be an important drama meeting on Monday, Feb. 8th at 3:15 in the choir room. You must attend this meeting if you plan on learning more about the play and signing up for an audition time.

Auditions will be on Wed. Feb. 10th and Thur. the 11th beginning at 3:15 in the choir room with callbacks on Friday the 12th.


Snow Ball
Snow Ball tickets will be on sale beginning today during the lunch hours in the Commons. Each ticket is $10.00
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Haiti T-Shirt Sale
The Student Council is planning a T-shirt sale to benefit the UNICEF fund for Haiti. Listen for details this week.


Talking Valentines
Don't forget to buy your "Talking Valentine" today through Thursday at the ticket booth during lunch. Choose a front cover, a poem and pay $1.00. Valentine will be signed, recited and delivered to your Sweetie, February 12th.


New pictures on the student drive include:

• Girls Basketball 2_5 (these include a few pics from the freshmen and JV games and lots of pictures from the Varsity girls' awesome victory over DePere, the entertaining and uniquely dressed band and drumline, and the cheerleaders with their great routine)
• Choir
• JV Wrestling tourny 2_6
  

Friday, February 5, 2010

FCA
This Sunday is the FCA SuperBowl Bash at 5:00 at the Griswold’s house. Snacks are appreciated. Sloppy Joes will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there!

Girls Basketball
Come out tonight and see the girls basketball team improve on their 7-2 conference record tonight as they host DePere. Freshmen and JV begin at 5:45 and Varsity begins at 7:30 p.m.

Additional scholarships available in the Career Center are:
-AES Engineers Scholarship- Applicants are not required to take Engineer courses
-Hardie-Flanagan Rueppel Scholarship
-Frank Brown Scholarship
-Challenge The Outdoors Incorporated Memorial Scholarship
-The Donald Driver Foundation Scholarship
-Phuture Phoenix Scholarship

Attention Buzz staff:
we will meet Monday after school with layout, editors, and any staff member who has not turned in their articles. We are working on closing issue four this week.

Varsity Girls Volleyball
Congratulations to the following varsity girls’ volleyball players for earning the Wisconsin Volleyball Coaches Academic award for the fall semester: Hanna Buckles, Megan Harrison, Dana Bonjean, Jenna Smits, Carson Edelman and Annie Goerdt.

Also, congratulations to Annie Goerdt for receiving Special Mention on Prepvolleyball.com’s list of the top varsity-playing freshmen volleyball players in the country.

Seniors:
Great Lakes College Access Team will be at Preble on Friday, February 19th and February 26th during 6th, 7th and 8th hours. This federally funded program provides help completing admission paperwork and financial aid applications. During this time a representative will walk students through the FAFSA step-by-step to help eliminate any possible confusion. Parents are welcome to attend these sessions. Please sign up in advance for designated time slots with Ms. Bossell in Career Services.

Night at the Lanes
Hey Preble, are you looking for an inexpensive and fun way to kick off the weekend? If so, clear your schedule for Friday, February 19th when Link Crew sponsors our first Night at the Lanes bowling event. Start putting together your team and listen next week for more details.

Attention Math Team Students
Our 4th Math Meet is Monday, Feb. 15th at Ashwaubenon High School.

All blue confirmation slips are due today, Friday, Feb. 5th. Please give them to your math teacher or drop them off in room 237

“Talking Valentines”
Forensics Team is selling “Talking Valentines” the week of February 8th-11th. You pick a design, a poem; pay a dollar and have a valentine delivered and recited to your special someone on February 12th.

Purchase in the ticket booth during lunch


17th Annual Preble Ping Pong Tournament
Looking for something to do on a cold winter’s day? Plan to play in the 17th Annual Preble Ping Pong Tournament! It’s Saturday February 13 & open to ALL Preble Students. There are guys and girls divisions.

Registration is 11:00 am, Lunch at 11:30, and the competition beginning at noon! Already nearly 65 students have signed up ----Why not join them? Sign up to play in the main office.

SMART
The Science, Math, And Rational Thinking club will meet briefly after school today in room 229 to work on Solar Olympics and electricity projects.

Student Council
Here are some important announcements from the Student Council:

1 – Snow Ball is a week away. Tickets will be on sale all next week in the Commons during lunch hours. Each ticket costs $10.00. Please remember to bring your completed Guest Pass form if you plan to bring a non-Preble guest to the dance, as you cannot buy that ticket without the completed form.

2 – If you would like to help out the children of Haiti, there is an easy way. All next week during the lunch hours the Student Council will be taking orders for special Haiti Relief T-shirts for $10.00 each. For each shirt we sell, $5.00 will be donated to the UNICEF fund for the children of Haiti.


Attentions Students:
Over the last week student have had delivered to them manila envelopes with academic awards in them. These awards were for students who had a cumulative GPA of 3.5 for last school year. If you have any questions on your awards please see Mrs. Petitjean in the main office.

Wrestling
Congratulations to the wrestling team! They knocked off Manitowoc last night 43 to 16! Matt Pennings defeated another top 5 wrester by earning a hard fought 3-0 decision over Tyler Wetencamp. Matt is undefeated going into regionals! In their final senior duals, Spencer Tielens and Pat DeWane got pins while Mark VandenAvond won in overtime. Also earning a pin last night was Marshall Pennings. Winning by decisions were Steven Cygan, Alex Cooney, Dalton Tielens, and Jason Romitti. The team finished their conference season with seven wins and only one loss. They took second place behind a tough Pulaski team that is ranked fourth in state. Preble- East finished the season fourteen and four in dual meets and is ranked tenth in state.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Chess Tournament‼!
There will be a chess tournament held at Preble on Saturday, February 20th, 2010. You do not need to be a member of the Preble Chess Club in order to participate. There is a $5 entry fee and entry forms can be picked up in the main office or directly from Mr. Kline. See Mr. Kline if you have any questions.

Seniors….
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form every college bound-student should complete. It opens the door to potential cash for college. College Goal Sunday will be held on Sunday, February 21st at East High School. Start time is 2p.m. Representatives will be on hand to assist you with the process.


College representative visiting today is:
Thursday, February 4 Univ. of Phoenix-Grand Canyon 1:11

Seniors and juniors welcomed

Latino Club
There will be a very important Latino Club meeting in room 211 after school on Thursday, February 4th. All members need to be there.

Attention Math Team Students
Our 4th Math Meet is Monday, Feb. 15th at Ashwaubenon High School.

All blue confirmation slips are due today, Friday, Feb. 5th. Please give them to your math teacher or drop them off in room 237

Softball Open Gym
There will be a Softball open gym tonight at 7:30. Only 5 open gyms left.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Knitting Club
The Knitting Club will be meeting today after school in Room 205. All are welcome, including new members who want to learn how to knit. Come learn how you can earn service learning hours. We are knitting bears to be donated to children affected by AIDS in orphanages in Haiti and Africa.

Yearbook
The yearbook will not be meeting to work Thursday after school; however, we will be meeting Friday to work on pages. New members are always welcome.

Students and staff are reminded that the instructions for ordering a 2010 all-color yearbook are posted on the Preble web site if you did not receive an invoice directly from the company. Don’t miss out.

Boys Golf
There will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in joining the boy’s golf team next Tuesday, February 9th after school in room 146. See Mr. Johnson for more information.

FBLA
There will be an FBLA meeting after school tonight in room 146. We will be preparing for Saturday’s regional competition.

Latino Club
There will be a very important Latino Club meeting in room 211 after school on Thursday, February 4th. All members need to be there.

New pictures on the student drive include:
MAC scholars Hands for Haiti
HIVE expansion project

PAC
The Political Awareness Club will meet today after school in Room 105. New members are always welcomed.


Ping Pong Tournament
Plan to play in the 17th Annual Preble Ping Pong Tournament!

It’s Saturday February 13 & open to ALL Preble Students. There are guys and girls divisions.

Registration is 11:00 am, Lunch at 11:30, And the competition beginning at noon!

Already nearly 65 students have signed up ----Why not join them? Sign up to play in the main office.

Book Club
Those who have read Inexcusable for this month can meet in the LMC during all lunch hours TODAY to discuss the novel. Bring your lunch! If you have any questions, please see Ms. Pearson or Ms. Suda.

The 5th Annual Great Paper Airplane Toss
The 5th Annual Great Paper Airplane Toss at Lambeau will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Lambeau Field Atrium. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s event please let Mr. Baudhuin know! We are seeking folks to help with registration, directing people to the “flight deck”, marking planes, and help clearing the “runway” after they’ve been flown. Students who volunteer can learn service learning hours for helping out.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Preble Pride
Today the Preble Pride Award was given during 2nd period to the following students:
Shawn Burdick
Melissa Ciszewski
Mason Drohman
Brittnee Jackson
Mackenzie Kropp
Miranda Smeester
Callie Milton
Ryan Roznowski
Jacob Schneider
Sydney Smits
Eric Somers
Michael Witt

Not only did these students display pride in themselves and their school, but they showed pride in our community. It is through their efforts that the Green Bay area can see Preble Pride in action and know that Preble cares!
Congratulations, students!

Paper Hands for Haiti
All Preble students are invited to join the Do Something Club and MAC Scholars in the LMC after school TODAY. We will be making paper Hands to sell to raise money for Haiti. Hope to see you there!

Boys Golf
There will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in joining the boy’s golf team next Tuesday, February 9th after school in room 146. See Mr. Johnson for more information.

Chess Tournament
There will be a chess tournament held at Preble on Saturday, February 20th, 2010. You do not need to be a member of the Preble Chess Club in order to participate. There is a $5 entry fee and entry forms can be picked up in the main office or directly from Mr. Kline. See Mr. Kline if you have any questions.

FBLA
There will be an FBLA meeting after school on Wednesday in room 146. We will be preparing for Saturday’s regional competition.

Book Club
Those who have read Inexcusable for this month can meet in the LMC during all lunch hours on Wednesday to discuss the novel. Bring your lunch! J If you have any questions, please see Ms. Pearson or Ms. Suda.

Chess Club
Chess Club will be meeting in the LMC briefly tonight to discuss our fundraiser as well as offer our support to the “Hands for Haiti” program.

STOPP
There will be a STOPP meeting in room 206 today at 3:10. Everyone is welcome.

Volunteers needed!
Every Saturday beginning this Saturday from 10am –noon. Duties will include coordinating activities and supervising 6-10 year olds. If interested, stop in the Career Center today for further details.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Cheerleaders
Congratulations to the cheerleading team for taking 1st place this Saturday at regionals. They have now qualified for State which will be held Saturday Feb 13th. Congrats ladies!"

Wrestling
The wrestling team continued on its’ roll this season, easily outdistancing Ashwaubenon and Wrightstown by over 30 points to win the Door County Classic in Sturgeon Bay. The team was lead by 1st place finishes from Marshall and Matthew Pennings. Marshall, who is ranked second in the state at 135 pounds, dominated his weight class, majoring every wrestler. He improved his record to 35 and 4. Matthew, who is ranked first in state at 160 pounds, improved his record to 37 and 0 by pinning his finals opponent in three minutes. Ten other wrestlers placed for the team led by Christian Tointon, Mark VandenAvond, and Pat DeWane who all placed second and Steven Cygan who placed third.

The JV was also in action and had a successful weekend at the Bayport Invitational. The team had seven first place finishes with Alex Cooney, Josh Romero, Tyler VanEss, Tyler Exferd, Lorenzo Carr, Ryan Wessel, and Ned Nicholsen all winning championships.

Taking second was Cody Hallam, Jesse Leuthoudom, Travis Rukamp, and David Rentmeester.
Great job guys!

Additional scholarships available in the Career Center are:
-American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship
-Rebekah Scholarship
-Kohl’s Cares for Kids Scholarship
-WI Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Scholarship
-Omnova Solutions Foundation Scholarship
-Green Bay Substitute Te4achers Association Scholarship
-Wisconsin Electronic Security Association Scholarship
-SMF Workmen Comp Foundation
-UW-Fox Valley pool of Scholarships

Complete listing/details found in the Career Center.

The 5th Annual Great Paper Airplane Toss
The 5th Annual Great Paper Airplane Toss at Lambeau will be held Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Lambeau Field Atrium. If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s event please let Mr. Baudhuin know! We are seeking folks to help with registration, directing people to the “flight deck”, marking planes, and help clearing the “runway” after they’ve been flown.
Students who volunteer can learn service learning hours for helping out.

Art Club
Art Club will be meeting tomorrow in room 183.

Attention Link Crew Executive Board
Please remember that we have a meeting tomorrow after school in Room 222.

Attention NHS students:
Our monthly meeting will be tomorrow morning at 7 am in the auditorium. Please remind your friends. Again, NHS meeting at 7 am tomorrow morning.

Boys Golf
There will be an informational meeting for all boys interested in joining the boy’s golf team next Tuesday, February 9th after school in room 146. See Mr. Johnson for more information.

Attention Buzz staff:
we will meet Monday after school with layout, editors, and any staff member who has not turned in their articles. We are working on closing this issue this week.

FBLA
There will be an FBLA meeting after school on Wednesday in room 146. We will be preparing for Saturday’s regional competition.

Soccer Referee Training
Green Bay Lighting is offering a BAY AREA SOCCER REFEREE TRAINING CLINIC. The clinic is taking place on Feb. 20th at Aurora Baycare. If you are interested in this clinic forms can be picked up in the main office.

College representative visiting the week of February 1 is:
Thursday, February 4 Univ. of Phoenix-Grand Canyon 1:11

Seniors and juniors welcomed

This week is National School Counselor week.
In celebration, each day Monday – Thursday, students will be given a chance to win a prize by answering a question correctly. Place your answer in the container at the Student Services desk between classes or at lunch, and winners from each grade level will be drawn daily.

Today’s question is: What is the score range of the ACT test?
Again-What is the score range of the ACT test?

Book Club
Those who have read Inexcusable for this month can meet in the LMC during all lunch hours on Wednesday to discuss the novel. Bring your lunch! J If you have any questions, please see Ms. Pearson or Ms. Suda.

Special Chess Club Announcement:
Due to the faculty meeting on Monday, Chess Club will NOT be meeting. However, we do have information on our fundraiser and I would like to meet in the LMC on Tuesday for all of those that can make it. Spread the word. In addition to talking about our fundraiser, we can also help other clubs in the “Hands for Haiti” program.

Softball Open Gym
There will be a softball open gym for just pitchers and catchers on Monday, February 1st from 7:30 9:30. This is a change from previously announced.