Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Winterfest starts next Monday, February 13th!! Sign up for Winterfest events in the counseling office! All students are welcome to participate. The events are Chinese Soccer, karaoke, tug of war, and citrus pass.

The dress-up days for Winterfest next week are as followed: Monday- PJ Day, Tuesday- Disney Day, Wednesday-Hipster Mustache Day, Thursday- Superfannyductapetie day, Friday- Husky Spirit Day.

First semester report cards will be distributed during 4th hour today.  Anyone who does NOT receive a report card in 4th hour today can pick it up in the Counseling office tomorrow.

Attention all students and staff:  Come to the Huskie Den to get the new Safety Orange "Igloo" T-Shirts to support your Portage Northern winter athletic teams.  The cost of the T-shirt is $12.  The Huskie Den will be open during 1st lunch this week and 2nd lunch next week to purchase this exciting new spirit wear. 

Environmental Club will be having its next meeting this Thursday, February 9, in Mrs. Poulsen's room from 3-3:30. We will be talking about future service projects for this year, and want your input. Also, if you missed our first meeting and still need community service hours, come to the meeting and find out how to get tons of hours! We will have snacks so bring your friends to the meeting this Thursday!

Huskies – send your valentine a sweet note in the school’s newspaper. At lunch, find the Northern Light table and fill out a form and spread some love.

The Portage Northern Gay/Straight alliance will meet this Thursday, February 9 in room 3.121 from 3:00 to 4:00. This group is open to anyone and we welcome newcomers at every meeting. Come support diversity at our school and have a few snacks!

Attention all writers and artists! The 2012 Portage Northern Literary Magazine is calling for your original work. Submit up to 3 poems and any fiction or nonfiction up to 2000 words long. We are also seeking submissions of original drawings, paintings, and photos. Just put your name on the back of your work and put it in the basket in your English classroom. Don’t miss out – the deadline is March 8. See Ms. Nott in room 3.121 if you have questions.

Huskies Against Hunger will be meeting this Wednesday after school in Mrs. VanEenenaam’s room. Final t-shirt orders will be due for $15. Profits will be donated to UNICEF. Snacks will be provided at the meeting.

Need Volunteer Hours? The 2012 Gilmore Festival’s project called "Play. Out. Loud." Involves collecting donated pianos and painting them bright colors and then placing them around the community for people to stop and play. They are looking for volunteers to help with preparing the pianos for painting. The first work day is May 11 at the Park Trade Center downtown. Shifts are 9:00-12:00 and then 12:00 - 3:00pm. Volunteers can work either or both shifts. We will have pizza and pop for hungry workers. Contact Pricilla at 269-269-492-4424 or Ppedraza@aol.com.

Attention IB Diploma Candidate Juniors!  We will be having a SUPER important meeting in Mr. Searing's room on Feb. 8th after school.  We will start talking about your Extended Essay for next year - and Ms. Nott will update you on CAS. Please make sure to be there!  

Science Olympiad Team Members see you Wednesday for the meeting.

SENIORS:  The deadline for the Portage Education Foundation scholarships is February 17.  Please check out these scholarships in the counseling office, or search the internet for Portage Education Foundation scholarships.

If you’re looking to make some money this summer, the City of Portage may have a position for you in their Parks and Recreation Dept.  Check out the poster on the Counseling Office window for contact information.

The holocaust drama – And A Child Shall Lead continues this weekend following 2 sold out performances last weekend. Tickets can be purchased online at pndrama.org or at the door an hour before show time. Prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Seating will be limited and will be on the stage providing the audience with a very intimate experience. Show dates are February 10, 11, & 12. Be sure to catch this outstanding drama production!

ATHLETICS

Congratulation to the Varsity Competitive Cheer Team for Winning the Greater Kalamazoo Competitive Cheer Meet on Saturday. Area teams raised over $400.00 for the American Cancer Society and its Fight Against Breast Cancer.

All boys interested in playing golf this spring please stop by Coach Eustice's room 1.132 to sign up. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday February 15th after school at 3:15 in Coach Eustice's room, please plan on attending.

Boy's Lacrosse is still taking registrations through Monday, February 13.  If you are interested in playing please call or email Cathy Uggeri at 375-7217 or mcathyu@aol.com for registration materials.

Attention students interested in joining the Men's and Women's Track & Field Teams this spring. Sign-ups have begun. The sign-ups are electronic this year and all you need to do is go to Coach Kaylor's Eboard (on the North Middle School page) to find and complete it. The season begins in 6 weeks, but NOW is the time to get fit. Conditioning takes place after school in the Doghouse effective immediately!!!

All power lifting team members that plan on attending the Traverse City Meet this Saturday please meet in the weight room at 3:05 p.m. today (Monday February 6, 2012) If you are not going to the meet, still meet in the weight room for a normal Monday workout.

The 8th annual Portage Lacrosse Pizza Fest Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, February 25th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Portage Central Middle School gym. Proceeds benefit the Northern & Central Women’s Lacrosse Teams as well as Portage Central High School Men’s Lacrosse Teams, and the Portage Middle School Girls’ Lacrosse teams. Tickets are $8.00 (free for children age 5 and under) and may be purchased from any of the team members or at the door on the day of the event.