Thursday,
May 3, 2018
ATTN: ALL FOOTBALL PLAYERS: There is an important football meeting today
at 10:45 in the weight room. If you plan on playing next year you need to
be at this meeting. Coach Minyard will
start at 10:45 sharp so DO NOT BE LATE!!! 5/3
Are
you interested in training to become an EMT, Fireman, or Police Officer? Did
you know that Chemeketa Community College will have an Open House on Wednesday
May 16th for interested persons. Contact Chemeketa Community
College at 503.399.2661 for more information. 5/15
Are you looking for a fun, interactive summer
volunteer opportunity? Do you want to
help build the Sprague community into a more spirited, high achieving group of
students that has fun both inside and outside of the classroom? Then volunteer during our Amazing Race Summer
Transition Program right here at Sprague High School! This program is for incoming freshman to help
with transition skills from middle school to high school. You survived your freshman year, why not help
others through your experience! See Mrs. W. in Room 156 for an
application or more information. 5/4
In
this week’s Scholarship spotlight is specific to students planning to attend
Chemeketa Community College. Chemeketa Community College is
offering 25, scholarships to graduating seniors who are from
underrepresented populations and who have overcome adversity. Students
will need to write a one-page essay “Why I’m Going to College”,
and provide an unofficial transcript. Students who are selected to
receive a scholarship must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and attend a Summer Bridge
session, which is described in the scholarship application. Students may
submit their essays starting Monday through Wednesday May 16th at Sprague@skeducationfoundation.org. 5/4
Congratulations to Sprague Wrestler Santos Cantu who
recently qualified to represent the United States at 92 kilograms in the Pan Am
Championships. The Pan Ams are held in Guatemala at the end of this month. Good
luck Santos as you represent Sprague and the United States! 5/2
Buenos
dias Sprague! This Friday the Spanish Club will be hosting the 5th
annual Cinco de Mayo celebration with food and music! Everyone is welcome to
stop by room 124 after school. As usual, it will be potluck style, so please
bring your favorite Mexican dish to share! Nos vemos Friday after school in
room 124! 5/4
Attention Seniors – the
Senior Banquet is the last day of class for Seniors, Wednesday, June 6th.
We will be at Willamette Heritage Center, at 6 pm. The cost for this fun
evening is $20, which includes the senior superlative awards and a catered
dinner. Plan to attend with your friends for an evening of laughter and
entertainment. Tickets will be on sale beginning May 9th, through
the Sprague bookkeeper. All fines and fees must be cleared before you can
purchase a ticket. 5/8
The
Salem Public Library Foundation is partnering with the Salem Public Library to
support a paid summer internship in the Teen Scene. The internship is funded by
an Inclusive Internship Initiative grant from the Public Library Association, a
division of the American Library Association. The internship includes 10-12
weeks of paid work in the Teen Scene for 25-30 hours per week, as well as two
all-expense paid training trips: to Washington DC from June 14-17; and to
Chicago from September 28-30. (Both are mandatory) Application packets
are available in the College and Career Center starting today. The
deadline is May 8th. 5/7
Anyone interested in
running cross country in the fall there will be a meeting today, after school
in room 12 with Mr. Kramer. Please stop in for a brief informational
meeting to see what it’s all about. 5/3
Attention!
Sprague Students, help us prevent debris from entering our waterways and
hurting ocean animals by not littering on school property, especially at
lunch. Thank you for keeping our campus
and water clean! 5/4
Please release the Varsity Boys Tennis Team at 1:45 for
our match against Forrest Grove.