WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Day 4

 

The IHS Model United Nations Club will be holding its first meeting today! Model UN is a chance to learn more about world politics, engage in debate on world issues, and polish your speaking skills. At our first meeting, we will discuss Model UN field trips and conferences, procedure, and benefits. There will be snacks. Come to F5 today to learn more!

 

Seniors -- fall applications for the National Honor Society are now available in the main office for those who didn't apply to NHS in the spring. They are due Sept 19th, so pick yours up today. 

Juniors!

 

The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 15. All juniors are expected to take the PSAT exam, which is the practice exam for the SAT. Please sign up in the College and Career office and pick up a study guide.

 

Fashion Club will be meeting today in D-7.

 

Come and join us. African Latino Club is having its first meeting this today in room D5 at 3:45. It's the place to be. All are welcome.   

 

Have you noticed that our compost and trash bins look exactly the same? Are you frustrated about IHS’s lack of sustainable awareness? Perhaps the problem seems too daunting but in the IHS Green Team we are committed to solving the problem. Come to Green Team’s first meeting, Monday September 22 in Mr. Johnson’s room, H-104 to see what it’s all about and have some treats!

 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead      Key Club helps students channel words into action. Come by H-206, Ms. Gefell’s room, next Monday the 22^nd after school for our first meeting. We’ll have a guest speaker who’ll talk about some interesting volunteer opportunities and we’ll have food.

 

Sick of reading books for school? Check out Book Club! Our new members meeting is today at 3:45 in G-213. Come eat snacks and help us think of books for the upcoming year. See you there!

 

Do you enjoy a good debate? Think you’re always right? Then come to our first debate club meeting after school this Monday, September 22 in H-213.

 

Do you ever feel like singing in the shower? Then come join Ithaca High School’s student run A Capella Club! Our first meeting is 8 a.m. in the choir room next Thursday, the 25^th. No experience is needed and snacks will be provided. See you there!

 

The 5^th annual LAFF Show benefits local performing arts groups. It will be Saturday, September 27 at 7 p.m. in Kulp Auditorium. Tickets are available on-line, at the door, or from B-3 in Activities for $12.

 

Staff: There will be a flu clinic at IHS this Friday from 3:15 to 6:15.

 

Google recommends webpages.  Pandora recommends songs. Amazon recommends products.  How does this work?  Come to the talk tonight at 5:30 pm in H courtyard to converse with Doug Turnbull of Ithaca College about how these "recommender systems" are built using computer programming, a little bit of math, and a lot of creativity. You will also see a demo of a new personalized Internet radio system that is currently being developed at Ithaca College.   Everyone is welcome.  This evening from 5:30-6:30 pm in H courtyard. 

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Day 3

 

On Thursday the 18^th, the IHS Model United Nations Club will be holding its first meeting! Model UN is a chance to learn more about world politics, engage in debate on world issues, and polish your speaking skills. At our first meeting, we will discuss Model UN field trips and conferences, procedure, and benefits. There will be snacks. Come to F5 on the 18^th to learn more!

 

Seniors -- fall applications for the National Honor Society are now available in the main office for those who didn't apply to NHS in the spring. They are due Sept 19th, so pick yours up today. 

Juniors!

 

The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 15. All juniors are expected to take the PSAT exam, which is the practice exam for the SAT. Please sign up in the College and Career office and pick up a study guide.

 

Fashion Club will be meeting Thursday in D-7.

 

Come and join us. African Latino Club is having its first meeting this Thursday in room D5 at 3:45. It's the place to be. All are welcome.   

 

Google recommends webpages.  Netflix recommends movies.  Facebook recommends friends.  How does this work?  Come to the talk this Thursday at 5:30pm in H courtyard to converse with Doug Turnbull of Ithaca College about how these "recommender systems" are built using computer programming, a little bit of math, and a lot of creativity. You will also see a demo of a new personalized Internet radio system that is currently being developed at Ithaca College.   Everyone is welcome.  Thursday, September 18^th from 5:30-6:30 pm in H courtyard. 

 

Have you noticed that our compost and trash bins look exactly the same? Are you frustrated about IHS’s lack of sustainable awareness? Perhaps the problem seems too daunting but in the IHS Green Team we are committed to solving the problem. Come to Green Team’s first meeting, Monday September 23 in Mr. Johnson’s room, H-104 to see what it’s all about and have some treats!

 

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead      Key Club helps students channel words into action. Come by H-206, Ms. Gefell’s room, next Monday the 22^nd after school for our first meeting. We’ll have a guest speaker who’ll talk about some interesting volunteer opportunities and we’ll have food.

 

Sick of reading books for school? Check out Book Club! Our new members meeting is this Thursday, September 18 at 3:45 in G-213. Come eat snacks and help us think of books for the upcoming year. See you there!

 

Do you enjoy a good debate? Think you’re always right? Then come to our first debate club meeting after school this Monday, September 22 in H-213.

 

Do you ever feel like singing in the shower? Then come join Ithaca High School’s student run A Capella Club! Our first meeting is 8 a.m. in the choir room next Thursday, the 25^th. No experience is needed and snacks will be provided. See you there!

 

The 5^th annual LAFF Show benefits local performing arts groups. It will be Saturday, September 27 at 7 p.m. in Kulp Auditorium. Tickets are available on-line, at the door, or from B-3 in Activities for $12.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Day 2

 

On Thursday the 18^th, the IHS Model United Nations Club will be holding its first meeting! Model UN is a chance to learn more about world politics, engage in debate on world issues, and polish your speaking skills. At our first meeting, we will discuss Model UN field trips and conferences, procedure, and benefits. There will be snacks. Come to F5 on the 18^th to learn more!

Auditions for the IHS Fall Drama Kurt Vonnegut’s Welcome to the Monkey House, are today from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to take part in this hilarious, off-the-wall satire. Sign up on the drama bulletin board opposite the BLACK BOX Theatre.

Are you interested in spending a year in another country as an exchange student?  The information session for Rotary Youth Exchange Program will be held today at 3:45 in G205.

 

Seniors -- fall applications for the National Honor Society are now available in the main office for those who didn't apply to NHS in the spring. They are due Sept 19th, so pick yours up today. 

Red Cross Club will hold its 1^st meeting today after school in room G-212. New members are welcome!

 

Hey pedal pushers, bike on down to the library today at 3:45 if you are interested in cycling club! We will be holding an organizational meeting at this time and then meetings and/or group rides on following Tuesdays - we hope to see you there!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to build a robot?  Have you heard about Code Red Robotics, but want to know more?  Come to the New Member meeting today from 3:45-4:30 in E1 to check out last year’s robot and learn more about our school’s robotics team.  All are welcome, and no experience is necessary- we hope to see you there!

If you are interested in being part of producing, acting or running the equipment for Ithaca high school’s first late night tv show, come to our meeting today, after school in room F-41 the TV studio.

International Club will begin meeting today, after school in K-119. American students, all students, join us for food, music and sharing of our worlds.

 

Juniors! The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 15. All juniors are expected to take the PSAT exam, which is the practice exam for the SAT. Please sign up in the College and Career office and pick up a study guide.

Art club will be meeting today in D-7.

 

Fashion Club will be meeting Thursday in D-7.

 

Come and join us. African Latino Club is having its first meeting this Thursday in room D5 at 3:45. It's the place to be. All are welcome.    

WIHS Daily Announcements

Monday, September 15, 2014

Day 1

 

Ping Pong Club organizational meeting will be today in H-111, after school. Come and join in the fun! We will decide what days to meet and start playing! So if you like ping pong, come to this meeting! Monday in H-111, or see Mr. Slattery anytime!

Do you want to be an Olympian? Do you like science? If you said yes to these questions, come learn about Science Olympiad today in H-114, after school.

On Thursday the 18^th, the IHS Model United Nations Club will be holding its first meeting! Model UN is a chance to learn more about world politics, engage in debate on world issues, and polish your speaking skills. At our first meeting, we will discuss Model UN field trips and conferences, procedure, and benefits. There will be snacks. Come to F5 on the 18^th to learn more!

Do you believe in gender equality? So do we! Come to the first meeting of SWIS (Strong Women Impacting Society), today after school in F5 across from the library. All genders are welcome! Snacks will be provided. See ya there!

Auditions for the IHS Fall Drama Kurt Vonnegut’s Welcome to the Monkey House, are today from 4:30 to 6:30 and tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to take part in this hilarious, off-the-wall satire. Sign up on the drama bulletin board opposite the BLACK BOX Theatre.

Are you interested in spending a year in another country as an exchange student?  The information session for Rotary Youth Exchange Program will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at 3:45 in G205.

 

Planning for the yearbook has begun and the Annual staff is excited to announce a super sale. Order your yearbook NOW at the discounted price of $55. Don’t delay; orders must be completed on line at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob

today. See Facebook page or stop by G-105 for details.

 

Seniors -- fall applications for the National Honor Society are now available in the main office for those who didn't apply to NHS in the spring. They are due Sept 19th, so pick yours up today. 

Red Cross Club will hold its 1^st meeting Tuesday, September 16^th after school in room G-212. New members are welcome!

 

Hey pedal pushers, bike on down to the library on Tuesday the 16th at 3:45 if you are interested in cycling club! We will be holding an organizational meeting at this time and then meetings and/or group rides on following Tuesdays - we hope to see you there!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to build a robot?  Have you heard about Code Red Robotics, but want to know more?  Come to the New Member meeting on September 16 from 3:45-4:30 in E1 to check out last year’s robot and learn more about our school’s robotics team.  All are welcome, and no experience is necessary- we hope to see you there!

If you are interested in being part of producing, acting or running the equipment for Ithaca high school’s first late night tv show, come to our meeting on Tuesday, after school in room F-41 the TV studio.

International Club will begin this Tuesday, September 16^th, after school in K-119. American students, all students, join us for food, music and sharing of our worlds.

 

Juniors! The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 15. All juniors are expected to take the PSAT exam, which is the practice exam for the SAT. Please sign up in the College and Career office and pick up a study guide.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Friday, September 12, 2014

Day 6

 

Juniors! The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 15. All juniors are expected to take the PSAT exam, which is the practice exam for the SAT. Please sign up in the College and Career office and pick up a study guide.

FRESHMAN FRESHMAN FRESHMAN, Link Crew invites you to the Freshmen Family Picnic on Sunday, September 14th from 1-3pm at Stewart Park. Your leaders will call or text you with more information. See you there!

Ping Pong Club organizational meeting will be Monday, September 15 in H-111, after school. Come and join in the fun! We will decide what days to meet and start playing! So if you like ping pong, come to this meeting! Monday in H-111, or see Mr. Slattery anytime!

Do you want to be an Olympian? Do you like science? If you said yes to these questions, come learn about Science Olympiad Monday the 15^th in H-114, after school.

Need binders, pencils, folders, notebooks, lined paper? Stop by the Family Liaison’s room in the main office for free used school supplies! You can stop in at any time and take your pick from the selection along the right wall! Go green and use a recycled binder!

On Thursday the 18^th, the IHS Model United Nations Club will be holding its first meeting! Model UN is a chance to learn more about world politics, engage in debate on world issues, and polish your speaking skills. At our first meeting, we will discuss Model UN field trips and conferences, procedure, and benefits. There will be snacks. Come to F5 on the 18^th to learn more!

Do you believe in gender equality? So do we! Come to the first meeting of SWIS (Strong Women Impacting Society), Monday September 15^th after school in F5 across from the library. All genders are welcome! Snacks will be provided. See ya there!

Auditions for the IHS Fall Drama Kurt Vonnegut’s Welcome to the Monkey House, are Monday, September 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 and Tuesday, September 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to take part in this hilarious, off-the-wall satire. Sign up on the drama bulletin board opposite the BLACK BOX Theatre.

Are you interested in spending a year in another country as an exchange student?  The information session for Rotary Youth Exchange Program will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at 3:45 in G205.

 

Planning for the yearbook has begun and the Annual staff is excited to announce a super sale. Order your yearbook NOW at the discounted price of $55. Don’t delay, orders must be completed on line at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob

by September 15^th. See Facebook page or stop by G-105 for details.

 

Seniors -- fall applications for the National Honor Society are now available in the main office for those who didn't apply to NHS in the spring. They are due Sept 19th, so pick yours up today. 

ATTENTION SENIORS: SENIOR PORTRAITS WILL BE TAKEN TODAY FROM 8 – 4:30 IN THE FRONT HALLWAY OF KULP AUDITORIUM. All seniors have appointments. If you do not know your appointment time or you have any questions please see Ms Reitenbach in G104/105.

Red Cross Club will hold its 1^st meeting Tuesday, September 16^th after school in room G-212. New members are welcome!

 

The summer library art show work has been taken down and is ready to be picked up. Students may pick up their work today or Friday from 5^th – 8^th period in D-1.

 

WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Day 5

 

Juniors! The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 15. All juniors are expected to take the PSAT exam, which is the practice exam for the SAT. Please sign up in the College and Career office and pick up a study guide.

FRESHMAN FRESHMAN FRESHMAN, Link Crew invites you to the Freshmen Family Picnic on Sunday, September 14th from 1-3pm at Stewart Park. Your leaders will call or text you with more information. See you there!

Ping Pong Club organizational meeting will be Monday, September 15 in H-111, after school. Come and join in the fun! We will decide what days to meet and start playing! So if you like ping pong, come to this meeting! Monday in H-111, or see Mr. Slattery anytime!

Do you want to be an Olympian? Do you like science? If you said yes to these questions, come learn about Science Olympiad Monday the 15^th in H-114, after school.

Need binders, pencils, folders, notebooks, lined paper? Stop by the Family Liaison’s room in the main office for free used school supplies! You can stop in at any time and take your pick from the selection along the right wall! Go green and use a recycled binder!

On Thursday the 18^th, the IHS Model United Nations Club will be holding its first meeting! Model UN is a chance to learn more about world politics, engage in debate on world issues, and polish your speaking skills. At our first meeting, we will discuss Model UN field trips and conferences, procedure, and benefits. There will be snacks. Come to F5 on the 18^th to learn more!

Do you believe in gender equality? So do we! Come to the first meeting of SWIS (Strong Women Impacting Society), Monday September 15^th after school in F5 across from the library. All genders are welcome! Snacks will be provided. See ya there!

Auditions for the IHS Fall Drama Kurt Vonnegut’s Welcome to the Monkey House, are Monday, September 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 and Tuesday, September 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to take part in this hilarious, off-the-wall satire. Sign up on the drama bulletin board opposite the BLACK BOX Theatre.

Are you interested in spending a year in another country as an exchange student?  The information session for Rotary Youth Exchange Program will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at 3:45 in G205.

 

Planning for the yearbook has begun and the Annual staff is excited to announce a super sale. Order your yearbook NOW at the discounted price of $55. Don’t delay, orders must be completed on line at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob

by September 15^th. See Facebook page or stop by G-105 for details.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Day 4

 

Juniors! The PSAT exam will be given on Wednesday, October 15. All juniors are expected to take the PSAT exam, which is the practice exam for the SAT. Please sign up in the College and Career office and pick up a study guide.

FRESHMAN FRESHMAN FRESHMAN, Link Crew invites you to the Freshmen Family Picnic on Sunday, September 14th from 1-3pm at Stewart Park. Your leaders will call or text you with more information. See you there!

Attention Seniors, this Thursday and Friday Prestige Portraits will come to the high school to take your Senior portraits for FREE. Don't miss this opportunity. If you have questions see Lyn Reitenbach in G105.

Are you interested in theatre? Would you like to be a part of the behind the scenes crew? Theatre Tech Club will begin weekly meetings starting today from 3:40 to 4:30. The club would like additional members. Freshmen are welcome. Come to the Black Box Theatre in A Building and join Theatre Tech Club!

Ping Pong Club organizational meeting will be Monday, September 15 in H-111, after school. Come and join in the fun! We will decide what days to meet and start playing! So if you like ping pong, come to this meeting! Monday in H-111, or see Mr. Slattery anytime!

Do you want to be an Olympian? Do you like science? If you said yes to these questions, come learn about Science Olympiad Monday the 15^th in H-114, after school.

Need binders, pencils, folders, notebooks, lined paper? Stop by the Family Liaison’s room in the main office for free used school supplies! You can stop in at any time and take your pick from the selection along the right wall! Go green and use a recycled binder!

On Thursday the 18^th, the IHS Model United Nations Club will be holding its first meeting! Model UN is a chance to learn more about world politics, engage in debate on world issues, and polish your speaking skills. At our first meeting, we will discuss Model UN field trips and conferences, procedure, and benefits. There will be snacks. Come to F5 on the 18^th to learn more!

Do you believe in gender equality? So do we! Come to the first meeting of SWIS (Strong Women Impacting Society), Monday September 15^th after school in F5 across from the library. All genders are welcome! Snacks will be provided. See ya there!

Auditions for the IHS Fall Drama Kurt Vonnegut’s Welcome to the Monkey House, are Monday, September 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 and Tuesday, September 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to take part in this hilarious, off-the-wall satire. Sign up on the drama bulletin board opposite the BLACK BOX Theatre.