Simley Announcements 11-10-22
Published on Nov 10, 2022 09:16

Do you have school spirit and want to be a part of a team who can lift you up? Are you interested in joining the Simley High School Cheer team? If you are, find the sign-up sheets outside Ms. Coryell's and Ms. Ekstam's offices to let them know you are interested in learning more. The sign-up sheets will be available until this Friday! An informational meeting will be held in the near future.

 

Attention fall athletes, please clean out your athletic locker by this Friday, November 11th.  Locks and items will be removed.  If you are in WInter sports and would like to keep your lock and locker, please tell Mr. Kissling or Ms. Ekstam. Seniors, the deadline is approaching to order your cap and gown for graduation. Schedule your senior meeting with your counselor so you do not miss this deadline. The annual Student Council food drive is this week! Bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to your first hour class for Neighbors, Incorporated and our Simley community. The following items are in high demand at Neighbors & Simley:  Granola Bars, Pancake Mix, Cereal, Baking Needs, Baked Beans, Peanut Butter, Tuna, Toothpaste, Toothbrush and Shampoo.  The class with the most donations per student will receive donuts and juice on Monday, November 15.

Are you interested in joining the BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING team? 9th-12th Grade Season begins Monday, Nov. 28th.  No one “sits on the bench” during games and there are no cuts from the team. To get more specific information about the season (practice & meet schedules and calendars) please email Coach Lynn Newton at [email protected] Want to perform? Want to inform? Join the Speech Team! Information meeting in MS 2005, Ms. Anderson's room, Nov 29th after school. Open to grades 7-12!
Boys basketball 9th grade Tryouts will be 11/14-11/16 from 3:45-5:45 in the Middle School Gym.  Parents and students will register for winter sports through the Infinite Campus portal. MUST REGISTER BY 11/11/22 to be eligible to tryout.

Eat out to support the Simley Boys Swim & Dive Team on Tuesday, November 15th from 3-10pm at IGH Brewing.  IGH Brewing will give 10% of all sales (except giftcards) between 3:00 - 10:00 PM to the boys swim and dive team! No flyer necessary! Tell your friends and family!  You can eat in person, order online or purchase merchandise - it all counts toward the 10%. 
If you are interested in a career in Computer Science it is never too early to start! Come to the Simley Computer Science informational meeting next Tuesday, November 15th at 8:00am in the Pub Lab (WA119). Some things we will do are learn about how websites are developed, how computers function, and the basics of computer programming. Ask Ms. Schwanz if you have any questions!

The pool was rocking and loud at last night's Sections Swimming Prelims!  The Spartans swam out of their minds and achieved a RECORD 39 Seasonal and Personal Best Times!!!  The 400 Free Relay swam the 3rd fastest time in Spartan History!

Swimmers advancing to Sections Finals on Friday are

Stella Anderson Moye --- 200 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle

Madeline Ngo --- 200 IM and 100 Backstroke

Tiffany Nguyen --- 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle

Filomenah Callahan --- 50 Freestyle

Claire Spiewak --- 500 Freestyle

Riley Scott --- 100 Breaststroke

All 3 relays qualified for the Finals Heat on Friday!

200 Medley Relay --- Madeline Ngo, Riley Scott, Tiffany Nguyen & Stella Anderson Moye

200 Free Relay --- Erika Eckstrom, Claire Spiewak, Hailey Suchy & Filomenah Callahan

400 Free Relay --- Tiffany Nguyen, Filomenah Callahan, Madeline Ngo & Stella Anderson Moye

Tonight Divers Filomenah Callahan and Greta Ukestad will represent Simley at Diving Sections at 6:00pm at Two Rivers.

Friday is State Qualifying for Simley Swimmers at Sections Finals at 6:00pm at Two Rivers.



Repeat Announcements

Hello Parents and Guardians: I am thrilled to share this 2024 Summer travel opportunity for the students. Ms. Schwanz and Ms. Hensch are leading a student trip to the US National Parks. Mark down on your calendar to attend the Informational Parent Meeting on Zoom on Tuesday, November 15th at 6:00pm where we’ll discuss: 

• What we’ll see and do 
• Travel logistics 
• Safety and flexibility 
• Affordable payment options 
• ADDITIONAL $100 OFF THE TRIP IF YOU RSVP TO THE MEETING!!!
• YOU MUST RSVP TO THE MEETING IN ORDER TO COME ON OUR TRIP RSVP HERE rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/bp3scwt

Reminder-Blankets are not allowed to be worn at school for health and safety reasons.  Students are encouraged to dress
in layers as some learning spaces vary in temperature.

  Are you looking for something to do this winter (December thru April) and are not participating in any winter athletics or programs? Do you like computer programming and coding? How about designing a web page, T-shirt or a logo? Maybe you like pneumatics, drive trains and welding and designing a vehicle? If you said yes to any of these, maybe FIRST Robotics is for you. There will be a meeting, pre-season, this Wednesday in room EA109 from 3:30 to 4:30. No experience necessary, just the willingness to learn, have fun and be part of a team.  If you are interested but cannot make the meeting, Call 651-306-7110, e-mail [email protected] or stop by Mr. Fisher's room and let him know.

Seniors-This is a reminder that the Yearbook needs key information from you for the Yearbook. The main things needed are your senior photo, baby photo, and your senior quote. All of these things are due  December 1st.
We also recommend that you buy a Yearbook NOW. The Yearbook is currently at the lowest price it will be all year. To purchase:

We have Scholarship Books available if you need help affording one. Contact Ms. Hensch  [email protected]
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.

Bus Drivers Needed! ISD 199 is looking for more bus drivers and bus driver subs! Before and after school shifts are available, 4 hours per day are guaranteed, up to $23.25 per hour plus paid training, and full benefits at 25 hours per week. Learn more and apply at www.isd199.org/careers
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ACTIVITIES

Simley Activities for today:  Metro East Conference Schedules

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