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Simley Announcements 10-13-22
Published on Oct 13, 2022 09:45

College Visits: University of Puget Sound Today at 9:25 AM. University of MN- Twin Cities will be here on Friday at 11:15 AM.

Repeat Announcements: Any students interested in joining the Math Team should contact Mr. Gingerich by the end of the week.  We will be deciding on practice dates and meet dates will be revealed.  If you can't stop by his room, email [email protected].
Juniors, don't forget to sign-up for the PSAT, if interested. This pre-SAT exam is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship competition. It is completely optional to take and is not used or required for college admissions. The exam will take place at Simley on October 25th. If interested, register on the Infinite Campus store and see Ms. Jaco in the Counseling Office to pick-up a Student Guide. 

A reminder for students in grades 10-12 that there will be a career fair at the RiverCentre next Tuesday, October 18th. There will be employers representing a variety of career fields who are eager to share information about their career pathways with you! If you're interested in attending the field trip pick-up a permission slip from Ms. Kimble. 
Attention German Club members! Our next meeting will be this Friday at 8:10am in Mr. Mitchell's room, EA203. All are welcome!
Picture retakes are scheduled for October 26th, from 8:30-12:00.  To order retake photos, please use the following link: http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVTSSBHXP

AP exam registration begins today! AP students will be receiving registration information from their AP teachers this week. Students must have a College Board account and enter their class join code AND pay for the exam on the Infinite Campus store to have an exam ordered for them. Deadline is Friday, November 4th, no exceptions. 

Seniors! Have college application questions or just need some dedicated time to work on applications? Join Ms. Kimble in the Student Center today during hours 4 and 5 for the open work/help session! 

Tryouts for the Winter Competitive Dance Team will be the week of October 24th. Practice on Monday, October 24th is from 5:30-6:45pm and 7-8:15pm, and practice on Tuesday, October 25th from 4-5:15pm. Tryout announcements and team placement will be on Tuesday, October 25th starting at 5:30pm. All practices will take place in the high school dance room. Please register for tryouts online using the link or the QR code on the tryout signs.
Thank you to all of the students that attended the Fall Recognition Awards night last night.  If you qualified for an award and were unable to attend, please stop into the main office any time to pick up your award. 

The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) will be offered at Simley on Tuesday, October 25th. The test measures critical reading, math problem-solving, and writing skills. The test is optional and serves as the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Program for juniors. Students might consider taking the exam to get feedback about critical academic skills or to become familiar with test-taking procedures. Registration takes place on Infinite Campus. The exam cost is $21. After you register you will pick up the Official Student Guide in the Counseling Office. 
Basketball Open Gym - Must present Student ID at door to attend. Students without Simley ID's will not be able to enter the gym. Open Gym is only for Simley students only.

Simley High School has an invitation to participate in a career fair, Career Connect Day, held at The St. Paul RiverCentre on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. At the fair, students will gain real insight into career industries, job opportunities, and training paths to reach their goals and hear from representatives in a range of career fields. There will be nearly 100 businesses represented in a variety of industries. This fair is aimed for sophomores but junior and seniors are welcome to attend- space is limited! To learn more or pick-up a permission slip, see Ms. Kimble.  

Happy MN Goes to College month! This statewide initiative encourages students to explore post-secondary pathways, learn about different college and career options, and complete college applications for FREE all month long! Ms. Kimble will be holding college application work sessions for seniors every Monday in October. Stop-in during a release period or study hall to work on your applications, ask questions, and get help! Today's session is hours 1 and 2. Next week's session will be hours 4 and 5.  

  2023 Simley Yearbooks are now for sale. Please go to www.buytheyearbook.com and use the school code 709734. Buy now to lock in the lowest price of the year. 

Simley Co-Ed High School Bowling Club:Do you have a son or daughter in 7th through 12th grade that is interested in bowling for the Simley Co-Ed High School Bowling Club? Any level of bowler is welcome. If interested, please contact Gary Salzman(coach) at [email protected] for more information.

Simley Activities for today:  Metro East Conference Schedules

DISTRICT APPROVED ONLINE FLYERS:
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