December 9, 2019

This week is National Computer Science Week.  Sprague High School is taking part in Hour of Code.  Each day this week we will be highlighting some information in the announcements.  Take some time to read the posters in the hall.  Did you know that 58% of all new jobs in STEM are in computing?  But only 8% of STEM graduates are in Computer Science.  If you want to be in a high demand field – consider computer science.  Keep on Coding Sprague.

On Thursday, December 12^th – The Oregon State University Admissions officer will be at our campus  for a special VIP Admissions event.  Students interested in attending will need to register at : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F45AFAA2CA0FB6-sprague.com 12/9

Attention Freshmen! Do you want to be a leader in your class? Apply now to be a class officer! Positions are needed for vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Applications can be found in Mr. Schueller or Mr. Trammell’s rooms. Sign up deadlines are Friday, 12/13, so don’t wait.12/10

Parent/Player Meeting on December 17^th at 6pm in the Library for all girls wanting to come out for softball. 12/17

Kaiser Permanente Health Care Career Scholarship Program application closes this Friday, December 13^th at 5 p.m.   This scholarship is available for a graduating senior who has a minimum weighted GPA of 2.50, planning to pursue an education and career from becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, X-Ray Technician, Physical Therapist, or Dental Hygienist.  You can access the application at www.kp.org/kpnwscholarship . 12/13

There will be a BSU meeting on Tuesday, December 10^th during lunch.  12/10

Attention Math Leaguers: Our third Math League will be tomorrow, Tuesday December 10^th, after school in Room 6, Mrs. Burleson’s room. Bring a pencil, calculator, and a friend! Punch and Pie. 12/10

Congratulations to the Sprague Olyannes dance team!  They successfully competed against the best teams in the state at the Fall Category Championships at Lakeridge High School on December 7 placing second in the Novelty category and third in the Modern category. In addition, 8 dancers qualified to compete in the individual drill down competition and 2 placed in the top 3:  freshman Esther Thao placed second in the novice division and senior Hannah Li won the advanced division becoming the fall drill down champion! Cheers to the Olyannes for a great fall season!

Attention Olys:  The Library will be hosting the D.I.Y. Holiday Workshop next week, the 16^th through the 20^th, during Lunch and after school until 3:30.

Monday: we’ll make Stockings with hot coco and candy canes.
Tuesday: we’ll make Winter Slime.
Wednesday: we’ll be painting Ornaments.
Thursday: we’ll make Lego and Origami Ornaments.
Friday: we’ll be making Holiday Cards and Gift Tags.

Come make something for the holiday season and enjoy refreshments and treats while you work. Sign-Up in the Library and check out the examples we have on display.  Happy Making! 12/13

Bonjour Sprague, do you want to learn about the French painter Monet and his art? Join us for French club this Thursday December 12th during lunch in room 123 to learn his art by recreating one of his famous paintings as a group. You’ll be painting his art as impressionists along with the rest of the French club members. Don’t miss it! Au revoir and see you there this Thursday! 12/10

Congratulations to the #4 ranked Sprague Wrestling team who won the 23 team Tyrone S. Woods Memorial Invitational this past weekend. The wrestlers crowned three champions, sophomores Brayden Boyd and Brook Byers, & senior Noah Worthington. Finishing second was junior Owen Scott & seniors Colby Hemmert & Brock “Big Mac” McMullen. Congrats Sprague wrestlers & good luck this weekend at the Rose City Championships.

Congratulations to Sprague’s Speech and Debate team for their outstanding work this last Saturday at the Holiday Edge Invitational in Portland. 7 Olympians competed in several speaking and debate events against student from all across the state. The following students earned individual awards. Congratulations to Jade Hua for being a semi-finalist in Novice Division Spontaneous Argumentation. Kira Wright and Holley Cass placed 3^rd in Novice Division Duo Interpretation. And Abby Boyd placed first in Novice Division Humorous Interpretation. Way to go Oly Speechies. Good luck this upcoming weekend at the Grizzly Invitational at Ashland HS.