Tuesday, November 17, 2009

English Club--"Hiya, If you are looking for a new, smashing, unique, and fun school club. Look no more. Join the first ever English club at Portage Central. No reading or writing involved. Speak with a British accent, learn the U.K. slang, play cricket, drink tea, listen to their music, and a whole lot more. The first meeting will be held for sure this Wednesday after school in Mrs. Moore's room. If you have questions on what we're on about talk to Mrs. Moore or Taylor Edwards for more information. Cherio."

Rotary Club Members--Rotary members are needed to work at the Festival of Trees this weekend. There are 2 hour shifts available all day Saturday and Sunday. Email or stop down to Mr. Rayle’s room to sign up.

Yearbook Sales--Yearbooks are still on sale! Check the list outside Hoffman’s room to see if you have already purchased one.  Sales will be going on during Parent teacher conferences this coming Wednesday and Thursday nights for your convenience…don’t miss out on the 2010 yearbook! Also the 2009 Spring supplements have just arrived! Yes, they are finally here! So if you ordered one last year please come to Hoffman’s room, 300, and pick your copy up today.

Photo Club--We're meeting this Thursday to share favorite photos.  Bring 10 of your favorite photos on a flash drive, CD or print them out.  We'd like to see what you have  and get ideas on what we might make from them. Bring your photos and ideas to room 313 after school Thursday.

Hey Portage Central--Just a quick reminder about Breadlift team sign-ups…. each team can have up to four participants PLUS one driver! Please fill out the sign-up sheet with all names on it, and then turn these into the manila folder outside of Mr. Sutherland’s room or the front office by tomorrow. Breadlift is a ton of fun, and we encourage you to participate! Remember, turn those slips in by tomorrow. Thank you, and see you all at Breadlift!

Choir Concert--PC Choir students will present a “Broadway Cabaret” featuring outstanding music from Broadway shows this weekend on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 22 at 2:00 p.m. The performances will be held at the Epic Theatre in the Epic Centre, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Downtown Kalamazoo, on the corner of S. Burdick and Lovell St. and include gourmet dessert and beverage.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and can be reserved by seeing Mrs. Hunter in Central Middle School room 46, calling 323-5333 or by e-mail at chunter@portageps.org. Last years’ first annual event was sold out so get your tickets soon!

From the Counseling Office--Reminder for you seniors:  Don’t forget to pick up your Remynse Scholarship applications asap...deadline is Dec 1, and sign up for a transcript to be sent as well.

Attention juniors and seniors:  A rep from Yale University will be here Nov 24 for a short presentation….come down to the counseling office and sign up.  AND, be sure to check out the PCHS website’s Counseling link….lots of information on there from scholarships to camps to testing dates for the ACT, and more.  New info is being added all the time, so be sure to check it out!

From the Athletic Office--Good luck to the PC Dive team at Regionals tonight! And….To the Volleyball team as they travel to Muskegon Reeths-Puffer tonight and take on Rockford in the quarter-final match. Check with Ms. Grosser if you are interested in riding the fan bus. She is in room 108.

Have a great Tuesday!