Announcements

LUNCH TODAY:  CORN PUPPIES, SAUSAGE PIZZA, TATER TOT CASSEROLE

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner, Nile Debebe!  The Nile River is the longest river in the world.  Today’s trivia:  What car won the 2012 Motor Trend “Car of the Year”?
• There will be 8^th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school.
• Sixth through eighth graders who plan on attending Southeast High School can join the trap team.  If you are interested, please stop by the office for an information sheet to take home and discuss with your parent/guardian.
• Hey all you artists out there!  Design the logo to be used for the 2013 Lincoln Public Schools/Food Bank BackPack Walk T-shirts.  The artwork submitted must be original and should encourage the fight against hunger.  The student with the winning entry will receive a prize.   Entry forms are available in the front office.

LUNCH TODAY:  CHICKEN FINGERS, HOT TURKEY HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH, TURKEY TETRAZZINI

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner, Joey Morgan!  He got the only correct answer:  100 pounds is 45.36 in kilograms.  Today’s question:  The longest river in the world has a length of 4132 miles.  Name it.
• There will be 8^th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school.
• What would you tell America’s founding fathers?  Well you have the opportunity to write about it by entering the Patriot’s Pen Essay Writing Contest.  If you are interested pick up an entry form in the front office.
• Lincoln High School will be hosting the first-annual IB Academy Day for prospective students in the International Baccalaureate program from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 10. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students are cordially invited to attend this event. Stop by the counselor’s office to get more information.

LUNCH TODAY:  SUB SANDWICH, BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH, BREADED PORK PATTIE SANDWICH

STUDENT NEWS:

• Lefler trivia will be postponed for a couple of days.
• There will be 8^th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school.
• Today’s “Pay It Forward” idea is to help your teacher with something they need.
• The media center will be closed after school today.
• What would you tell America’s founding fathers?  Well you have the opportunity to write about it by entering the Patriot’s Pen Essay Writing Contest.  The deadline for submission is Thursday, November 8.  If you are interested pick up an entry form in the front office.

LUNCH TODAY:  PEPPERONI PIZZA, CHEESY TACO PASTA, FISH & CHEESE SANDWICH

STUDENT NEWS:

• No winner from yesterday’s trivia question.  The answer:  The St. Louis Cardinals have the second most World Series wins.  Lefler trivia will be postponed for a couple of days.
• There will be 7^th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school.
• Today’s “Pay It Forward” idea is to help stack or push in chairs.
• The media center will be closed after school today.

LUNCH TODAY:  CHEESE STUFFED BREADSTICK, BEEF & BEAN BURRITO, SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner, Anna Orlov!  Alaska is known as “The Last Frontier”.  Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize.  Today’s trivia:  The New York Yankees have won the most World Series in baseball. What team comes in second?
• Congratulations to this week’s morning music DJ, Xavier Owen-Miller!
• There will be 8^th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school.
• Today’s “Pay It Forward” idea is to help someone without being asked.
• Want to try something new?  Want a change of pace?  How about going to school at a real zoo?  The Science Focus Program (the Zoo School) may be right for you!  If interested come to our Informational Night on Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m.

LUNCH TODAY:  CHEESE PIZZA, HAMBURGER, OVEN ROASTED POTATOES & TURKEY HAM

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner, Eledon Beyene!  Grover Cleveland was the 22^nd and 24^th President of the United States.  Cleveland is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms and therefore the only individual counted twice among the presidents. Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize.  Today’s trivia:   What US state is known as, “The Last Frontier”?
• Thank you to all students who participated in Student Vote yesterday.  Thanks especially to Allie Rauner, Mercy Morales and Eva Hafermann who served as the Election Commissioners.  Here are the results from Lefler.  President Obama received 68% of the vote for President and Governor Romney received 28%.  In the Senate race, Bob Kerrey had 62% of the vote and Deb Fisher had 38%, in the race for the House of Representatives, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry received 52% of the vote and Korey Reiman received 48% and in the race for State Board of Education, Lillie Larsen earned 54% and Bob Van Valkenburg earned 45%.
• There will be 7^th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school.
• Today’s “Pay It Forward” idea is to talk to a student you normally don’t talk to.
• Thanks for all your help with the FRIGHT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE!!  We brought in a total of 184 pounds to help support the People’s City Mission.  The overall winner of the food drive is the class of 2019 bringing in a total of 101 pounds.  2^nd Place goes to the class of 2017 with 61 pounds and 3^rd Place goes to the class of 2018 with 22 pounds.
• 8th Grade Students interested in mobile app development, computer game development, digital video or other advanced computer classes are invited to attend informational meetings at the Information Technology Focus Program Tuesday, November 13, beginning at 7:00 PM.

LUNCH TODAY:  CHICKEN NUGGETS, CHILI, BAKED POTATO W/ BROCCOLI & CHEESE SAUCE, ALL WITH A CINNAMON ROLL

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner, Jerry Radcliffe!  Peanuts have more protein. Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize.  Today’s trivia:   Barak Obama is our 44^th U.S. President, however only 43 men have served as President of the United States.  How is this possible?
• There will be 7^th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school.
• Nebraska Youth Theatre presents, “Night of the Living Dead”, the play, tonight thru Saturday.  Stop by the office for more information if you are interested.
• Today’s “Pay It Forward” idea is to help pick up the classroom after class.
• Thanks for all your help with the FRIGHT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE!!  We brought in a total of 184 pounds to help support the People’s City Mission.  The overall winner of the food drive is the class of 2019 bringing in a total of 101 pounds.
• 8th Grade Students interested in mobile app development, computer game development, digital video or other advanced computer classes are invited to attend informational meetings at the Information Technology Focus Program today, or Tuesday, November 13, beginning at 7:00 PM.
• Who do you want to be the next President of the United States?  Should Governor Romney win?  Should President Obama be re-elected? Get ready to make your choice for President because Student Vote is today and your vote counts!
• Yearbooks will be on sale tomorrow during lunch for $17. Reserve your copy!

LUNCH TODAY:  CORN PUPPIES, TURKEY HAM & CHEESE ROLLIE, BEEF & MAC

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner, Gabby Graves!  Kool-Aid got its start in Hastings, Nebraska. Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize.  Wellness Wednesday trivia:   Which food has more protein:  bananas, peanuts, or rice?
• There will be 8^th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school.
• Nebraska Youth Theatre presents, “Night of the Living Dead”, the play, this Thursday thru Saturday.  Stop by the office for more information if you are interested.
• Today’s “Pay It Forward” idea is to help your parents with something. “Pay It Forward” t-shirts will be on sale during lunch for $10 today.
• The winner of last week’s food drive collection is the class of 2019!!!  Congratulations!  Friday, you will get to wear a hat of your choice!  (School appropriate of course.)

Remember today is the last day of the food drive…. How much can we bring in to help families in the upcoming Holiday Season????

• 8th Grade Students interested in mobile app development, computer game development, digital video or other advanced computer classes are invited to attend informational meetings at the Information Technology Focus Program on Tuesday, November 1, or Thursday, November 13, beginning at 7:00 PM.
• Who do you want to be the next President of the United States?  Should Governor Romney win?  Should President Obama be re-elected? Get ready to make your choice for President because Student Vote is on Thursday and your vote counts!

LUNCH TODAY:  ITALIAN DUNKER, POLISH DOG, HOT & SPICY CHICKEN PATTIE

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner, Aden Whipple!  Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon said, “That is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize.  Today’s trivia:   What drink, initially “Fruit Smack”, had its’ beginnings in Hastings, Nebraska?
• No girls’ basketball practice today after school because of the PLC early dismissal @ 1:38.
• Nebraska Youth Theatre presents, “Night of the Living Dead”, the play, this Thursday thru Saturday.  Stop by the office for more information if you are interested.
• Today’s “Pay It Forward” idea is to pick up trash in a local park.  Don’t forget: “Pay It Forward” t-shirts will be on sale during lunch for $10, today thru Wednesday.

LUNCH TODAY:  ASIAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI, SAUSAGE PIZZA, TACO BURGER

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner, Josh Coulter!  Gatorade is the drink first developed at the University of Florida.  Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize.  Today’s trivia:   Who said, “That is one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”?
• 8^TH grade girls’ basketball will practice today after school.
• Please check the Lost & Found in the front office if you are missing items such as: jackets, hoodies, shoes,etc.
• Nebraska Youth Theatre presents, “Night of the Living Dead”, the play, this Thursday thru Saturday.  Stop by the office for more information if you are interested.
• For the next two weeks we will be sharing a “Pay It Forward” idea.  Today’s idea is to help a friend.  “Pay It Forward” t-shirts will be on sale during lunch for $10, today thru Wednesday.