Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Attention: Swimmers, wrestlers and basketball players:  We are now accepting athletic packets for winter sports. You can turn these in at lunch or after school.  If you have not done so already, pick up a packet in the athletic office.  In order to participate, you must have a current physical on file, be enrolled in at least five classes and be on track to graduate! Sport packets must be turned in no later than next Thursday the 9th to be eligible for tryouts.

Key Club is coming to Sprague!  Key Club’s mission is to develop leadership skills through service to the school and community.  Our first informational meeting is at lunchtime, Tuesday, November 7^th, in Mrs. Harris’ room, 116.  11/7

There will be a mandatory meeting for any girl interested in trying out for the Girls Basketball Program today at lunch in Mr. Williams’ room, room 20, at lunch. We will talk about the requirements and expectations for try-outs and the season.  11/7

Bonjour Sprague! National French Week is this week! To celebrate and raise awareness of studying French, the French National Honor Society has decorated the school. This year’s theme is social media in the francophone world, so you’ll find a variety of French tweets and memes around the school. If you need help understanding one of the tweets or memes, ask a French student or come see Madame Downs in Room 123! Merci beaucoup et Joyeuse Semaine National du Français! 11/7

Attention Sprague High School Community:  Beginning Monday, November 13^th through November 17^th,  Sprague will be participating in Oregon GEAR UP’s College Application Week.  This week will consist of college going activities to assist all students with making their after graduation plans.  The entire Sprague Community is encouraged to participate by wearing their college gear the entire week.

On Monday, November 13^th – Representatives from the Warner Pacific University and Portland State University will be visiting our campus. 

Boys basketball tryouts begin next week on Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 15th.  Make sure your winter sports packets are completed and turned in to Mrs. Goranson in the athletic office.  Freshman tryouts will be in the upper gym at 2:45-5.  Sophomore, Junior, and Seniors will tryout in the lower gym from 5-7.  See Mrs. Goranson if you need a sports packet or have other questions. 11/9

The next Sprague Medical Society meeting will be held on Monday, Nov 13th during lunch in room 18. Please join us to learn about some upcoming opportunities we are planning.

Today Chain reaction will be meeting in rm 103 during lunch.

Students this is Veteran’s day week.  Over 1.2 million American lives have been lost in conflicts since our founding in 1776.  Our deadliest war in combat remains World War II, with over 400,000 lives given to defeat the axis powers.