Tuesday, November 17, 2009

The word is out!  The Portage Northern musical, White Christmas, is a hit!  You’re not going to want to miss the final performances of this wonderful show.  Performances are Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 - 21 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3:00 p.m.  Get your tickets now at the auditorium box office in the auditorium lobby, call at 323-5470, or visit the web site at www.pndrama.org.  White Christmas will kick off the holiday season!

Just a quick reminder that the Bible Club will meet tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. in room 304.  All students are welcome!

Snowriders Club:  Please get all forms turned in for Snowriders Club by this Friday, November 20.

Attention, NHS volunteers!  The Amberly PTO is having a movie night this Friday, November 20, ^5:45 - 8:30 p.m.  The event is held in the Amberly gym and volunteers are needed to help monitor and provide refreshments.  To sign up, email Mary Daoust at mdaoust@portageps.org or call 323-5900.

Are you interested in a career in the military?  The Armed Services Aptitude Vocational Battery test – ASVAB – will be held at PN on Tuesday, November 24 at 8 a.m.  If you are interested in taking this test, please sign up in the counseling office.  The test is free of charge.

Amberly Elementary is looking for NHS students to help with their homework club.  They meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:45 beginning on Monday, November 30.  If you are interested, contact Teela Renda at 323-5964 or email her at TRenda@portageps.org

Got a fever?  Get it now -- DANCE FEVER, that is!  Mark your calendars for the Holiday Dance on Dec. 12.

Breadlift Shirts are on sale.  They are sure to go fast, so be sure to bring your $10 donation to the March of Dimes on Monday and get your official 2009 Breadlift shirt in return!

Attention, all new National Honor Society members!  There’ll be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19 for all selected members.  We’ll hold two meetings: the first at 7:15 a.m. and the second one at 2:50 p.m. in room 316.  You must attend one of these meetings.  Please check your calendar and make arrangements to attend.  If there’s a schedule conflict that can’t be changed, please see Ms. DiMaggio or Mrs. Friedman.  Again, attending one of these meetings is mandatory on Nov. 19 in room 316. 

ATHLETICS

Reminder:  wrestling team meeting – mandatory for all those that are planning on wrestling this season on Thursday, November 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Portage Northern Media Center -- no food or beverage is allowed.  The meeting should take about one hour but is required for all those planning on wrestling to review the MSHAA rules. Parents or guardian must also attend this meeting to meet with the new coaches and to discuss the scheduling of this year for both JV and varsity tournaments, transportation, and other items for the season.  

The PN hockey team will scrimmage Jackson on Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. at Wings Stadium Annex.  Admission is free!

Today is the last call for the swimming and diving team to turn in your warm-up jacket and pants to the athletic office.