Today Celebrates: Moldy Cheese Day, Curious Events Day, and Indigenous People Day!
Lunch for today includes: Mini Cheese Calzones, Chicken Fajitas, Steamed Brussel Sprouts, Fresh Fruit, Applesauce, and Milk.
That’s right Decatur Nation, it is Homecoming Week! What makes this week so much fun is how much you, the students and staff, put into it! Celebrate your school spirit by dressing up and showing up! Did you remember to celebrate your favorite holiday today?! Remember to check in with your grade level table at lunch to earn points for your grade! Which grade will win Homecoming 2023?!
Don’t forget about the annual Volleyball Competition this evening beginning at 6:00. Will the freshmen spike the seniors out of the competition? Or will the juniors dig out and win against the sophomores?! Come find out tonight, remember your attendance adds points to your grade level score!
Have you signed up for these week’s night events? Time is almost out, so make sure you sign up to represent your class! To participate in the Smish Smosh Lip Sync and Talent show, all grades must sign up outside the Blackbox Theater.
Grade level sign-ups for all other events are as follows: For seniors, check out the list outside of the attendance and CRT office. Juniors will find your lists outside of Ms. Galello’s room down the main hallway. Sophomores will sign up outside Mrs. Zervako’s room in Poe Place. And freshmen need to check Schoology for your sign-ups.
Remember, this week celebrates YOU, the students of Decatur Nation! Dress to impress because this year we will be announcing a Best Dressed student for each spirit day! Additionally, now is the time to vote for you Homecoming King and Queen! You have until 3:00 pm on Thursday to cast your vote for this years senior Homecoming King and Homecoming Queen! Who will be crowned King at the Pep Rally, and who will wear the tiara as Queen at the Game?
Hold on to those memories Decatur! Pre-order your copy of the 2024 Seahawk yearbook online at yearbookforever.com! THIS WEEK ONLY, use coupon code HOCO23 and save 10 dollars off your order! That means the books will cost 65 dollars instead of the current price of 75 dollars. Yearbookforever.com, coupon code HOCO23 and save!
Juniors and Seniors! There are several upcoming college visits this month. Be sure to check the list outside the Guidance Office frequently as the list is constantly being updated. At 8:30 TODAY, McDaniel College will be in the guidance office. Towson University will be here on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. and on Thursday, October 12th, Neumann University will be here at 9:30 a.m. Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities.
The Hawk Newspaper is looking for writers, photographers, and any student interested in journalism! If you enjoy learning and writing about events and stories including student life, academics, sports, and more, then the Newspaper is the place to be! Did someone say pizza? (Roll Hawk Promo 0:30)
Attention Educator’s Rising! The Future Educators of America Club will be meeting TOMORROW October 10th after school in the media center. Please see Mrs. Cosgrove if you have any questions.
Alright Decatur, you have a choice to make? Will you represent Barbie tomorrow, or will Oppenheimer blow the competition out of the water?
As always, Homecoming week ends with the annual dance on Saturday from 6:30 until 10:00 pm. Entry into the dance is 10 dollars with payment being taken at the door. Live it up Vegas Style! Remember, in order to attend the dance you must be debt free, so make sure you settle any and all debts! Also, if you plan on bringing a guest from outside of the school, you MUST complete an Outside of School Guest Form and return it to the main office by 11:00 a.m. this Wednesday! Forms can be picked up in the main office.
Students, we need some help pouring drinks during the Homecoming Dance! Time will count for service hours and you will get into the dance for free! If you are interested in working a half-hour shift or longer, please see Mr. Thompson in the DNN Studio.
For Sports:
Attention all girls interested in playing basketball this winter: please pick up an information packet outside of Mrs. Tracy’s room A-113. Important try out information and paperwork deadlines are included. Our next open gym is this Thursday, October 12th from 6 until 7:30 p.m.
Today’s Sports:
At 12:00 PM Varsity Golf competes at River Marsh in Districts – departure at 8:00
At 4:00 PM Varsity Field Hockey at North Caroline – dismissal at 12:30
At 4:00 PM Boys Varsity Soccer plays at Parkside – dismissal at 1:30
At 4:00 PM Girls JV Soccer takes on Queen Anne’s at home
At 5:30 PM Boys JV Soccer plays at Parkside – dismissal at 1:30
At 5:30 PM Girls Varsity Soccer battles Queen Anne’s at home
Remember to base your decisions on the Decatur Way Principles. Pride, Achievement, Respect, and Responsibility. Have a Holiday Filled Monday Decatur!