Today Celebrates: Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day and Men Make Dinner Day!
Lunch for today includes: Breaded Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara, Cheeseburger, Hash Brown Rounds, Steamed Mixed Vegetables, Fresh Fruit, Diced Pears, and Milk.
Decatur Nation! The After School Academy returns TODAY! There are some changes this year so listen up. After School Academy will ONLY take place on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s with a limited number of programs being offered due to budget cuts. Check the list of offered programs on the school’s website. Students interested in participating MUST sign up through the school website. See Mrs. Berquist with any questions.
Students interested in joining Newspaper as part of the After School Academy, please note that we will begin meeting next Tuesday in the DNN studio and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday beginning next week. You MUST sign up through the After School Academy to join. Please see Mr. Thompson with questions.
The representative from Loyola College of Maryland will be visiting this morning at 8:30 in the Guidance Office. Interested juniors and seniors should come meet them and discuss Loyola College life and admissions.
ATTENTION SENIORS: It’s not too late to purchase your cap and gown. Please visit the SDHS website and follow the link for Jostens under the Senior section or pick up a packet from Mrs. Garton. If you are unsure, you have placed your order, stop by the office and ask one of the secretaries.
Lifetouch has opened additional senior portrait sessions for November 14th. Seniors who missed can now schedule an appointment time for the 14th. You can schedule via the Prestige Portraits website, or call the Customer Service appointment line at 1-855-918-2930. Remember, all yearbook photos must be taken through Prestige Portraits. See Mr. Thompson with any questions.
The 2025 Seahawk Yearbook is still on sale! Copies are now 95 dollars each with that price increasing to 110 dollars on February 1st. Order online at yearbookforever.com, don’t delay, order today!
Speaking of yearbook, the drawing to win the 25, 50 dollar gift cards to K-Coast for those who purchased a yearbook before November 1st will take place today or tomorrow with the winners being announced on the morning announcements.
For Sports:
All students trying out for boys’ and girls’ wrestling must complete their family ID and have an updated sports physical by November 14th to participate. Information packets are available outside Coach August’s room, B1072A.
We are less than 2 weeks away from the start of winter sports. If you are interested in trying out for Boys’ Or Girls’ Basketball, please see Coach Johnson in Room C164 to pick up important information regarding tryouts. You must sign up on Family ID and have an updated physical before you can try out.
Remember to base your decisions on the Decatur Way principles. Pride, Achievement, Respect, and Responsibility. Have a PARR-ific Thursday Decatur!