Union Grove High School

1. Union Grove High School ANNOUNCEMENTS November 17, 2017

2. HCS Printing You asked for it! We did it! You can NOW Print from your Chromebooks!!! Before you are able to print from Chromebook or Desktop, you must load a minimum of $1 on your printing account. To put money on your account, please see Media Center staff. Also, you will now have access to print in COLOR! Printing Prices: Media Center Printer A & B: Black & White: 10₵/page Media Center Color Only Printer: 25₵/page

3. Congratulations to the following teachers who were chosen as Teacher Superlatives by the students! Russ Atkins Eileen Boggs Leslie Butler Laura Coleman Eric Daugherty Wendy Davis ChannelleDesamours Teresa Ferguson Ellen Marston Amanda McClure Courtney Morr Amy Morris Shelly Smith Valarie Stansell Darby Steele Tyrone White Allen Franklin Sarah Franklin Chad Frazier Dock Gammage Will Harrison Lee Kicklighter Trent Lee Tammy Legg

4. Georgia Peach Award for Teen Readers Congratulations to the weeks winners! Please stop by the Media Center to collect your prize. Zainab Raja A’mya Lloyd Alex Fritz Helen Nguyen It’s not too late! You can still submit a review for a chance to win a prize next week!

5. Georgia Peach Award for Teen Readers Visit the media center today to check-out one of the 2017-18 Georgia Peach Award Nominated books! Vote for your favorite 2017-18 Georgia Peach Award Nominated book by March 9, 2018 at http://www.georgiapeachaward.org Checked out a book (either a Peach Award or regular book), fill out a book review and tell us what you think of the book. We will have a drawing, and if your name is drawn then you will win a prize provided by our UG Partners in Education.

6. Prom 2018 When: April 21, 2018 Where: Georgia Freight Room Time: 8pm – 11pm Tickets can be bought from Ms. VonLaken in the front office or Ms. Merlino in Room 804. Ticket Prices are: Oct – Nov: $70 Dec – Jan: $80 Feb – Mar: $90 NO TICKET SALES IN APRIL!!!

7. Club News

8. 2017-2018READING BOWL TEAM November Meeting Monday, November 27th From 3:15-3:45 In the Media Center See Dr. Graham or Ms. Manning for details

9. Youth Art Camp Saturday, December 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. - Noon We will be completing drawing, painting, and 3D projects! Open to students in grades 3-5 Cost - $25 per student (Class size is limited so sign up early) Located in the Union Grove HS Art Room (enter through main front doors) Sponsored and led by UGHS Art Club & National Art Honor Society PLEASE REGISTER BY Friday, December 1st Send registration to: Laura Coleman 120 East Lake Rd. McDonough, GA 30252 Or drop off at the UGHS office Questions?? Contact Laura Coleman---laura.owen@henry.k12.ga.us

10. UGHS Teens Teaching Tots Preschool 2018 Registration is now OPEN! Up to 15 students ages 3 – 5 (fully potty-trained) will be able to participate in the Preschool at UGHS. Preschool will be from 8:am – 11:00 am on most Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Room 404 at UGHS. Registration fee is $150 one time only and FREE tuition. Preschool dates are January 16th – April 27th (excluding school breaks and special testing dates). If interested email Mrs. Bates or visit the UGHS Office.

11. Environmental Science Club Wednesdays Room 411 @ 3:25 pm

12. GIRLS’ BIBLE STUDY Meets every Tuesday morning@7:45 Rm 227

13. GUYS’ BIBLE STUDY Meets every Friday morning @7:45 Trailer 20

14. Fishing Club Do you want to join Fishing Club? Membership forms are in Trailer 3. See Mrs. Steele for details.

15. Important Senior Information

16. Any senior interested in becoming an educator, please stop by and see Ms. Watts in the counseling office.

17. Remember to bring in your acceptance letters & scholarship awards to be included on the website and/or the graduation program. To be turned into the Counseling Office

19. College Acceptances November 2017 Christine Miller – Mississippi State Trinity Neal - Stetson University, Florida Southern College, Mercer University, Wingate University, Lynn University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, NC Central University

20. Scholarship Information

21. Follow Me @UGScholarships For more scholarships and important dates, follow us on twitter.

22. Elks National Foundation $4,000-$50,000 Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. The Elks National Foundation will award the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship to 500 of the highest-rated applicants in the 2018 competition. https://scholarships360.org/elks-most-valuable-student-scholarship/ Deadline to apply is Nov 27th.

23. Science Ambassador Scholarship A full-tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math. http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/ Deadline to apply is December 11th.

24. Henry County Scholarship Foundation Applications due January 31, 2018 (henryscholarships.com) Award amount is $500, $750, or $1000

25. Eagles Landing Family Practice offering a new scholarship $1,000 scholarship for a local athlete. ELFP, in conjunction with NFL player Hines Ward and Positive Athlete Georgia, are looking to reward student athletes whose accomplishments extend beyond the ball field with the Eagles Landing Family Practice Family Values Award. Anyone can submit an athlete they think is deserving of the scholarship. Visit www.Georgia.positiveathlete.org and select nominate now. The last day to nominate someone is March 16, 2018.

26. Sinclair L. Joe Memorial Scholarship The Sinclair Joe Legacy Foundation Inc. (“SJLF”) presents the Sinclair L. Joe Memorial Scholarship founded to honor the legacy of Sinclair Joe. Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Must have a diagnosis of a debilitating illness (primarily cancer) through themselves, a parent, a sibling, or a parent who has passed away as a result of cancer or other debilitating illness 2. Community service 3. Between the ages of 16 – 20 years 4. GPA of 3.0 or higher 5. Be accepted or in his/her first year of enrollment at an accredited 2 or 4 year college. 6. Must have financial need http://www.sinclairjoe.org/Scholarships---Charities.html Deadline to Apply Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2018

27. The University of North Georgia Military Scholarship (UNGMS) pays nearly all college expenses, and recipients actually make $30,000 - $40,000 over four years more than the cost to attend. The deadline for the University of North Georgia Military Scholarship for the 2018-2019 award year is February 1stSee Ms. Watts if interested.

28. Are you in 10th or 11th grade? Do you have a 3.75 GPA or higher? Are you engaged in community service? If you answered yes, see Ms. Watts about the Carson Scholars Program

29. TESTING INFORMATION

30. What will you be when you grow up? Still figuring out your future? Can’t decide on a college major? Don’t know what career to pursue? Then the ASVAB Career Exploration Assessment is for you. Register in the counseling office for the December 1st exam. Hurry, seating is limited to a first come, first served basis and IT’S FREE!

31. College Information

32. Jacksonville State University See Mrs. Watts in the Counseling Office if you are interested in attending Jacksonville State. There are several scholarship opportunities available starting at score of 23 on ACT or 1100 on SAT with a 3.0 grade point average.

33. Clemson’s Challenge for Academically Talented Students (C-CATS) For High achieving 9th and 10th graders Top-Ranking students will experience weekend adventures offered at Clemson University Interested students should see Ms. Watts in the Counseling Office

35. Sports

36. TENNIS ANYONE? There will be an informational/interest meeting on Thursday, November 30th at 3:20 P.M. for anyone interested in trying out for TENNIS.  The meeting will be held in Room 127 (Dr. Butler).

37. Girls Basketball November Games Date Team Opponent Time 11/18 V @ Apalachee 6:00 11/21 V @ Apalachee 3:00 11/28 V @ Eagle’s Landing 6:00 12/1 JV vs. Hampton 4:30 12/1 V vs. Hampton 7:00 12/2 JV vs. Eastside 1:00 12/2 V vs. Eastside 4:00

38. Boys Basketball November Games Date Team Opponent Time 11/18 V @ Apalachee 4:30 11/21 V @ Apalachee TBA 11/28 V @ Eagle’s Landing 7:30 11/28 JV @ Eagle’s Landing 4:15 12/1 JV vs. Hampton 5:45 12/1 V vs. Hampton 8:30 12/2 JV vs. Eastside 2:30 12/2 V vs. Eastside 5:30

39. UGHS Varsity Girls Swim Team December 1st Johnson Park Aquatic Center 7:15pm

40. 11/17: Wrestling Dual vs. Beamer@ 5:30 11/18: @ Alatoona Duals 11/21: JV @ Brookwood Bronco Scramble 11/22: V @ Grayson Duals 12/2: V @ Lake Norman Duals 12/2: JV Warrior Rumble @ Walnut Grove

41. Lunch

42. Lunch Menu Friday, November 17 Pizza, Teriyaki Chicken & Rice , Chicken Sandwich Deluxe, Chicken Strips w/Roll, Garden Salad w/Turkey & Cheese, Whole Kernel Corn, California Blend, Fresh Pears

43. Lunch Menu • Available Daily: • Garden Salad with Chicken Strips* • Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, • Deli Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Wrap Tray*, Chicken Sandwich, Pizza, Garden Salad, Fresh Apples & Oranges, Choice of Milk • *Salads & Wrap Trays are available Tuesday - Friday

44. Summer Opportunities

45. Yale Young Global Scholars Program Highly selective admission process for current 10th and 11th graders Deadline to apply is February 6th Application link https://globalscholars.yale.edu/apply-now

46. Other Important Information

47. The Union Grove High School Class of 2017 had a 93.7% Graduation Rate! The Highest Graduation Rate in Henry County Schools and our Eight County Region!

48. http://kensleygrace.com/orgsite Kensley Grace Foundation Need documentable volunteer hours for a non-profit organization?

49. Request For: Certificate of Enrollment to obtain *Learner’s Permit *Permanent Driver’sLicense Completion of Work Permits – are no longer . required for youth age 16 and older. • The office requires 48 hours • for completion upon requesting

50. Want to tell your friend Happy Birthday on the announcements? Turn in a note with your friends name and birthday on it to Ms. Manning in the Media Center. Due at least 24 hrsin advance. Only 50₵!!