WHS Daily Bulletin

 

Thursday, November 1:

 

Lunch:  Hamburger horseshoe or Maid Rite sandwich, soft pretzel, baked fries, buttered broccoli, diced peaches, ½ pint of milk

 

Friday, November 2:

 

Assembly Schedule

 

Lunch:  Mini corn dogs or Sausage pizza, Sweet baked beans, cucumber slices, fresh fruit, chocolate Gripz snack, ½ pint of milk

 

3:00pm - Cross Country Pep Rally

 

5:00pm - Youth & Government Pre Leg I

 

Saturday, November 3:

 

7:30am - ILMEA District 4 Band/Choir/Orchestra @WIU

 

1:00pm Football plays at Fairfield for the 2nd Round of IHSA Playoffs!

 

9:00am Girls Cross Country – IHSA State – Good Luck to the Girls Cross Country Team!

 

10:00am Boys Cross Country – IHSA State – Good Luck to Evan Horn!

 

cambio-hora-otono-514x500[1]Sunday, November 4:

 

Daylight Savings Time Ends – Turn clocks back 1 Hour

 

 

General Announcements:

 

Informational Mtg the United States Military Academy at West Point to be held on Wednesday, Nov 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Springfield. This meeting will be held at the offices of the Association of Illinois Cooperatives--just off Toronto Rd. This gathering is open to any and all students and parents who are interested in learning more about West Point and the educational opportunities available as well as the admissions process. Stop by guidance for more details or contact WPFieldForce@gmail.com

 

 

Parent Teacher Conferences are taking place November 8 and 9, 2018. 

·                     On November 8, students will be dismissed from school at 11:30.  Conferences take place from 12:30–3:30pm, 4:00-8:00 pm. 

·                     On November 9, there will be no student attendance.  Conferences take place from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. 

·                     Sign-ups are available now:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44a9ae29a1fb6-2018

 

 

Seniors: Reminder to complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st (this is the first day to submit FAFSA)

 

Seniors:  If you haven’t ordered a cap & gown, please call Jostens at 217-483-8989.  Prices go up the longer you wait to order.

 

Vocal Music Boosters Meeting: Monday, Nov. 5th at 6:30pm in the WHS Teachers’ Lounge.  All JH and HS choir parents are encouraged to attend.

                                                                                                     

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets every Friday morning at 7:26am in Mr. O'Connor's room. Join us for food, fun, and a Bible study. Anyone is welcome

 

Reminder to seniors to check the guidance web page regularly for scholarships

 

Class Rings - November 16 – Jostens will be here from 7:45 – 8:15am to deliver class rings

 

Open gyms for wrestling will begin take place from 3:45-5:45 pm on Monday November 5- November 9, at the old gym at Riverton High School. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Lanter by e-mail at rlanter@rivertonschools.org

 

Volunteer Information

Please see Mr. Martens if you are interested in any of these opportunities

 

WILLIAMSVILLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION – QUARTER AUCTIONS

The Williamsville Community Foundation is looking for volunteers to assist with their Quarter Auctions to benefit different charities.  They need help on the second Thursday of every month from 5:30-8:30 p.m. to work concessions during the auctions and on the Wednesday before the auctions from 5:00-6:00 p.m. to set up chairs and tables.  The Quarter Auctions will take place at the Williamsville Community Center.

  

SHERMAN HOLIDAY WONDERLAND

Volunteers are being sought to assist with the Sherman Holiday Wonderland, which will be hosted at the Sherman Athletic Club on Sunday, November 18, 2018.  Proceeds from the Sherman Holiday Wonderland are put toward the Sharon Miller Scholarship.  Volunteers will be needed on Sunday, November 18, 2018, helping set-up for the event from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., helping vendors unload from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m., and working the Welcome Table from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.

 

ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM – FUN FROSTY FRIDAY

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is looking for volunteers to assist with their Fun Frosty Friday.  Volunteers will be needed to operate family-friendly games on Friday, November 23, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL — CLEAN-UP FOR BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAMES

The custodians at Williamsville High School are looking for assistance cleaning out the bleachers after the home boys’ basketball games on Friday, November 30; Saturday, December 1; Tuesday, December 4; Friday, December 7; Friday, December 14; Tuesday, January 15; Tuesday, January 22; Saturday, February 2; Friday, February 8; and Friday, February 15.  They are looking for a couple of volunteers per game, and while you will probably be needed for less than an hour, you will earn an hour of community service.

 

ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM – HISTORY DETECTIVE

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is looking for volunteers to assist as a History Detective.  Volunteers will be needed to facilitate a children’s scavenger hunt in the museum during Winter Break in December and Summer Break in June and July.  Volunteers will need to work a four-hour shift, either from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on any day of their choice during those timeframes.

 

WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL — WINTER CHOIR CONCERT

The Vocal Music Boosters need volunteers at the Winter Choir Concert on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Volunteers will need to work from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and will be plating the cheesecake during the choir concert and serving it immediately after the concert.

 

SHERMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Sherman Elementary School is hosting their Scholastic Book Fair in conjunction with Parent-Teacher Conferences, and they need volunteers for various functions to work two-hour shifts on the following dates:  Sunday, November 4—2:00-5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 7—5:00-8:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 8—12:30-2:30 p.m., 2:30-4:30 p.m., 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and Friday, November 9—8:00-10:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 12:00-2:00 p.m.

 

WILLIAMSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL – SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Williamsville Middle School is hosting their Scholastic Book Fair in conjunction with Parent-Teacher Conferences, and they need volunteers for various functions to work two- or three-hour shifts on the following dates:  Thursday, November 8—12:30-2:30 p.m., 2:30-4:30 p.m., 4:30-6:30 p.m., and 6:30-8:00p.m.; and Friday, November 9—8:00-10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

 

WILLIAMSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH — OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

The Williamsville United Methodist Church needs volunteers for their Operation Christmas Child.  Volunteers will be sorting and filling shoeboxes for delivery on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Williamsville United Methodist Church.

 

NELSON CENTER — GLENWOOD HOCKEY TICKET TAKERS

The parents of the Glenwood hockey team are seeking volunteers to take tickets at the Nelson Center for their home hockey games on Wednesday, November 28, 2018; Monday, December 3, 2018; and Monday, December 10, 2018.  Volunteers would need to be at the rink by 6:15 p.m. and would be needed until the end of the first period of the second game (approximately 8:45 p.m.).  If anyone is interested, they need to sign-up with Mr. Martens by November 12, 2018.