Announcements
September 12, 2023
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Walking Tacos
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Taco Fiesta Beans
Mixed Green Salad
Baby Whole Carrot
Applesauce
Strawberries
“ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS, STARTING THIS YEAR, IF YOU ARE WANTING TO BRING AN OUT OF DISTRICT PERSON TO A DANCE, THEN YOU MUST FILL OUT A DANCE FORM. THESE WILL BE LOCATED AT THE TICKET SALES TABLE AND/OR STUDENT SERVICE OFFICE. IF YOU DO NOT FILL A FORM OUT AND GET IT TURNED IN 3 DAYS BEFORE THE DANCE DATE, THEN THEY WILL BE TURNED AWAY AT THE DOOR.*
Our library program, Read and Win is now underway in the UT Library. Each quarter one lucky reader will receive a $5 gift card. The top readers will be eligible to take an end of the year field trip to North Park Mall for lunch, with a visit to Barnes & Noble to pick out a book for the UT Library. Fill out the online form for each book you read. The more you read - the more chances you have to win! Please stop by the library with any questions or for more information.
Class assembly shirts orders are in. During your lunch, stop by the student store to pick up. If you have any question contact Jill Sanders-Colgan
GUIDANCE:
College Visits are back! Sign up in the counseling office to speak with college representatives.
Navy - September 14 - 3rd Period
Iowa State - September 19th - 2nd Period
Northern Iowa - September 21st - 2nd Period
Northern Illinois University - September 28th - 3rd Period
Black Hawk College is hosting their 51st Annual College Night on Thursday, September 28. The college fair is being held here at UT from 5:30-7 PM. Students and their families are welcome to attend, no sign up necessary.
CLUBS:
Tri-M will meet Thursday this week at 7:15am in the Choir Room. We will assign small ensembles for community gigs and update annual charter info. See you there!
UT Vocal Jazz will start next week. Auditions are being held Thursday, Sept. 21; sign up for a time and pick up music with Mrs Minard in the Choir Room. There are 2 song excerpts to learn for auditions that will be taught Wednesday, Sept. 13 before and after school. Meet in the Choir room at 7:15am and/or 3:15pm to practice the excerpts.
"Gamer's Club will meet this Friday from 3 to 5 in 225E."
UT’s LGBT+ club is having a meeting this week in Miss Williams room 125E, after school, on Wednesday September 13th. The club will be planning their first event Ally Week, afterwards art supplies and snacks will be available. Even if you are not signed up for the club yet, come check it out and have a good time!
If you ever get stressed, feel exhausted by everyday life, or just don’t want to show up some days, it might be time for a little UTime!
UTime is an after school club for students who want to learn more about wellness and taking care of themselves and their emotions. Topics this year include therapy pets, yoga, mindfulness, essential oils, and much, much more.
Beginning September 7th, UTime will meet on Thursdays in the seminar room of the library from 3:15 to 4:45. There is an activity bus to take you home. You do need a permission slip to attend which you can get in the counseling office.
Come join us at this fun and informative club, because don’t we all deserve a little UTime?
SPORTS:
If you missed the meeting for the Girls Bowling team, please stop in the General office to pick up informational sheets.
“Girls basketball open gym is Wednesday this week right after school from 3:15-4:30pm in Gym A. If you have any questions, see Coach Pavelonis.”
There will be an open softball workout tomorrow Wednesday September 13 from 3:30-5 on the varsity field. Any questions please see Coach Alonzo or Coach Tapia.