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Daily Bulletin for Monday, October 20th, 2014
http://mths.us
Email announcements to: office@students.mths.us
Football Fans: Mrs. Patty Ryan will be here this Thursday Oct 23 to take pre-orders for football
playoff clothing. She will be in the school's main foyer from 10-1. All pre-orders must be paid at
the time of order. Cost of clothing is from $20 to $35. Don't forget your money. jm.
Found: An Ipad mini was found in the commons Wednesday morning. Please see Mr. List in the main office to identify and claim.
pl.
MTHS Girls: For MTHS females who might be interested in rowing for the University of Iowa there will be a "Learn to Row"
clinic on November 8th at the University. MTHS has past athletes on the team and Iowa is looking for more. Check out the site
www.rowing.iowasportscamps.com to find out more info. (This clinic is NOT associated with Metamora Township High School.)
jm.
Junior Girls: Last call for junior girls who ordered t-shirts! Come get your refund in room 207 before Tuesday, October 21st. ah.
First Semester Final Exam Exemptions: Seniors, remember those wonderful two day tests you took last April? Well, now is the
time that your hard work will pay off! For every "Meets standards" or "Exceeds standards" that you scored on your PSAE Exam,
you can opt out of one first semester final exam.......in ANY class! Just click on the link and complete the questionnaire on the
Guidance page on the MTHS website. You are allowed to complete the questionnaire for each "Meets standards" or "Exceeds
standards" that you received. Your deadline to sign up is Friday, November 14, 3:30 p.m. After November 14th, any changes may be
made in the Guidance Office with Miss Tina until Friday, December 5. tw.
Attention Seniors: Metamora Industries is looking for a Co-Op student for second semester. Metamora Industries is a local
manufacturing plant that provides parts for Caterpillar. This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in an engineering
or manufacturing career. Interested students should see Mrs. James in Room 234 for more information. kj.
Upcoming College Visits: Please stop by the Guidance Office to receive a pass to visit with a representative from their college
admission offices on the dates below. The reps will meet with interested students to discuss topics such as academic programs,
campus life, financial aid and admission procedure of their college. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to meet with the
college reps. tw.
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Tuesday, October 21 - Western Illinois University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Illinois Central College - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Roosevelt University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 - Eastern Illinois University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3 - Midwest Technical Institute - 11:35 - 12:45 p.m. in commons
Monday, November 10 - Southeast Missouri State University - 9:05 - 10:05 a.m.
Monday, November 17- Northern Illinois University - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Writers Club: Writers Club meeting today right after school in Room 132. Bring your "October" assignment. ld.
FCCLA: Meeting tomorrow morning, Tuesday at 7:40. Bring recipe ideas for Thanksgiving fundraiser. lg.
Boys Basketball: Boys Basketball open gyms will be held this week on Monday and Wednesday nights from 7-8 pm. kw.
Cross Country: The Cross Country Squads ran in the Mid-Illini Conference Meet last Friday evening at Detweiller park. The
Frosh-Soph Girls place 2nd with Ellie Osko winning the race with a fine time of 20:03. Her teammates helping her to the Team 2nd
Place finish were Yergler (9th), Franz (12th), Shapland (15th), & Ciko (24th). The Frosh-Soph Boys placed 1st with Ross Stanley
placing first with a great time of 16:55. Scoring for the F/S were Meyer (2nd), DeLuca (4th), Roe (9th), & Cloninger (11th). The
Varsity Girls place 3rd with Fitzgibbons (9th), Spradlin (13th), Grieves (18th), Kessler (28th), & Pitts (30th). The Varsity Boys
placed 1st with Jake Gillum winning the race with a great time of 15:11. Scoring for the RUNNIN' RED were Mangold (2nd),
Wipfler (4th), John Crotteau (8th), & Matt Crotteau (13th). Earning All-Conference awards were Fitzgibbons, Gillum, Mangold,
Wipfler, & John Crotteau. Regional will be held this Saturday at Normal U-High (Maxwell Park in Normal). 10 of the 25 Girls
posted PR's (Personal Record) on the Detweiller Course and 17 of the 25 Boys ran PR's for the Course! gj.
Golf: Congratulations to the girls golf team who placed 11th in the Class A State tournament this past weekend. Scoring in the two
day tournament was Laura Wipfler with an 89 & 84 - 173, Katie Troutt; 97 & 96 - 193, Mamie Ambrosch 99 & 99 - 198, and
Kristen Worner 108 & 99 - 207. Kelsey Troutt finished with finished with a 209 and Katlin Paranto with a 219. Laura Wipfler
placed 37th among 114 players for the 2 days and her 84 in Saturdays round was 29th that day. Great job girls. You represented
yourselves, your school, and your community well. cd.
Today’s Events: Sophomore football at home vs Pekin @ 6:00 pm.
Lunch: Lunch for today is cheesy french bread, carrots, peaches, chicken salad sandwich, and m&m cookie. Soup for today is
cheddar vegetable.
Daily Bulletin for Friday, October 17th, 2014
http://mths.us
Email announcements to: office@students.mths.us
Game of the Week: The Metamora Redbirds have finally been selected as the game of
the week. The game will be broadcast on 95.5 FM G-L-O. You can also listen to the
game on 955glo.com and with a smart phone via free app “I Heart Radio”. jh.
Football Fans: Mrs. Patty Ryan will be here this today and next Thursday and Friday Oct 23 and 24 to take pre-orders for football
playoff clothing. She will be in the school's main foyer from 10-1. All pre-orders must be paid at the time of order. Cost of clothing
is from $20 to $35. Don't forget your money. jm.
Found: An Ipad mini was found in the commons Wednesday morning. Please see Mr. List in the main office to identify and claim.
pl.
Underclass Pictures: Underclass school pictures are in and can be picked up at lunch today- Pictures retakes are October 29th.
MTHS Girls: For MTHS females who might be interested in rowing for the University of Iowa there will be a "Learn to Row"
clinic on November 8th at the University. MTHS has past athletes on the team and Iowa is looking for more. Check out the site
www.rowing.iowasportscamps.com to find out more info. (This clinic is NOT associated with Metamora Township High School.)
jm.
Junior Girls: Last call for junior girls who ordered t-shirts! Come get your refund in room 207 before Tuesday, October 21st. ah.
First Semester Final Exam Exemptions: Seniors, remember those wonderful two day tests you took last April? Well, now is the
time that your hard work will pay off! For every "Meets standards" or "Exceeds standards" that you scored on your PSAE Exam,
you can opt out of one first semester final exam.......in ANY class! Just click on the link and complete the questionnaire on the
Guidance page on the MTHS website. You are allowed to complete the questionnaire for each "Meets standards" or "Exceeds
standards" that you received. Your deadline to sign up is Friday, November 14, 3:30 p.m. After November 14th, any changes may be
made in the Guidance Office with Miss Tina until Friday, December 5. tw.
Attention Seniors: Metamora Industries is looking for a Co-Op student for second semester. Metamora Industries is a local
manufacturing plant that provides parts for Caterpillar. This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in an engineering
or manufacturing career. Interested students should see Mrs. James in Room 234 for more information. kj.
Upcoming College Visits: Please stop by the Guidance Office to receive a pass to visit with a representative from their college
admission offices on the dates below. The reps will meet with interested students to discuss topics such as academic programs,
campus life, financial aid and admission procedure of their college. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to meet with the
college reps. tw.
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Tuesday, October 21 - Western Illinois University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Illinois Central College - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Roosevelt University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 - Eastern Illinois University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3 - Midwest Technical Institute - 11:35 - 12:45 p.m. in commons
Monday, November 10 - Southeast Missouri State University - 9:05 - 10:05 a.m.
Monday, November 17- Northern Illinois University - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Boys Basketball: Boys Basketball: Any boys basketball player interested in getting team shoes needs to stop by Mr. Weyeneth's
classroom (219) to get sized. kw.
Congratulations: Congrats to Abby Roemer! She was nominated by the senior class for the Daughters of the American
Revolution leadership award. mb.
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Jalen Armstrong, Grant Heintzelman, Molly Sluga, and Joel Sutter. Happy Birthday over the
weekend to Theodore DuBois, Sabrina Huser, Darrell Kimbro, Meghann McMorrow, Andrew Bennett, Jenna Gardner, Sarah
Konecki, and Tiffany Mason.
Lunch: Lunch for today is turkey on pretzel bun, mixed vegetables, applesauce, poor boy, chocolate chip cookie. Soup for today is
garden vegetable.
This Weekend’s Events: Good luck the Girls Golf team at state today and tomorrow!
Good luck to the girl’s tennis team at sectionals today and tomorrow as well! Wishing luck to the cross country team in conference
tonight. Come support your redbirds tonight at Pekin at 7:30! Also this weekend: Boys JV Soccer (tonight) @ Notre Dame-- 4:00
pm, Freshman Football @ Pekin (tonight)-- 5:00 pm, Freshman Volleyball @ Washington (tomorrow)-- 8:00 am, & Boys JV Soccer
(tomorrow) @ Notre Dame-- 9:30 am
Daily Bulletin for Thursday, October 16th, 2014
http://mths.us
Email announcements to: office@students.mths.us
Detentions: Today is detention day. Detention begins promptly at 3:20 p.m. in room #200 (study hall). Be on time.
A missed detention earns an additional detention.
Game of the Week: The Metamora Redbirds have finally been selected as the game of the week. The game will
be broadcast on 95.5 FM G-L-O. You can also listen to the game on 955glo.com and with a smart phone via free
app “I Heart Radio”.
Football Fans: Mrs. Patty Ryan will be here this Thursday and Friday Oct 16 and 17 and next Thursday and Friday Oct 23 and 24 to
take pre-orders for football playoff clothing. She will be in the school's main foyer from 10-1. All pre-orders must be paid at the
time of order. Cost of clothing is from $20 to $35. Don't forget your money. jm.
Found: An Ipad mini was found in the commons Wednesday morning. Please see Mr. List in the main office to identify and claim.
pl.
Underclass Pictures: Underclass school pictures are in and can be picked up at lunch today- Picture retakes are October 29.
MTHS Girls: For MTHS females who might be interested in rowing for the University of Iowa there will be a "Learn to Row"
clinic on November 8th at the University. MTHS has past athletes on the team and Iowa is looking for more. Check out the site
www.rowing.iowasportscamps.com to find out more info. (This clinic is NOT associated with Metamora Township High School.)
jm.
First Semester Final Exam Exemptions: Seniors, remember those wonderful two day tests you took last April? Well, now is the
time that your hard work will pay off! For every "Meets standards" or "Exceeds standards" that you scored on your PSAE Exam,
you can opt out of one first semester final exam.......in ANY class! Just click on the link and complete the questionnaire on the
Guidance page on the MTHS website. You are allowed to complete the questionnaire for each "Meets standards" or "Exceeds
standards" that you received. Your deadline to sign up is Friday, November 14, 3:30 p.m. After November 14th, any changes may be
made in the Guidance Office with Miss Tina until Friday, December 5.
Juniors and Seniors: High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend ICC “College Night” tonight (Wednesday, October 15,
5:30 -7:30 p.m.) Area high school students and their parents are invited to Illinois Central College’s “College Night” on
Wednesday, October 15, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, in the ICC CougarPlex (the facility which encompasses the Lorene Ramsey Gym).
“College Night” brings representatives from more than 80 colleges and universities and from a dozen different states, as well as
representatives from the armed forces, to one convenient location. If you would like to know what colleges will be in attendance,
please see Miss Tina in the Guidance Office. tw.
Attention Seniors: Metamora Industries is looking for a Co-Op student for second semester. Metamora Industries is a local
manufacturing plant that provides parts for Caterpillar. This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in an engineering
or manufacturing career. Interested students should see Mrs. James in Room 234 for more information. kj.
Upcoming College Visits: Please stop by the Guidance Office to receive a pass to visit with a representative from their college
admission offices on the dates below. The reps will meet with interested students to discuss topics such as academic programs,
campus life, financial aid and admission procedure of their college. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to meet with the
college reps. tw.
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Wednesday, October 15 - Michigan Tech University - 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, October 16 - Drake University - 9:55 - 10:55 a.m.
Friday, October 17 - Bradley University - 9:05 - 10:05 a.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - Western Illinois University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Illinois Central College - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Roosevelt University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 - Eastern Illinois University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3 - Midwest Technical Institute - 11:35 - 12:45 p.m. in commons
Monday, November 10 - Southeast Missouri State University - 9:05 - 10:05 a.m.
Monday, November 17- Northern Illinois University - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Girls Basketball: Concerning all girl basketball players; there will be a a meeting Friday morning at 7:45 a.m.
Boys Basketball: Boys Basketball: Any boys basketball player interested in getting team shoes needs to stop by Mr. Weyeneth's
classroom (219) to get sized.
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Rachael Besler, Autumn Cowling, Paul Perrilles, Alicia Vicary, and Anthony Wessel.
Lunch: Lunch for today is chicken quesadilla, green beans, pears, poor boy, and chocolate pudding dessert. Soup for today is cream
of broccoli.
Tonight’s Events: Come support your volleyball team in their game against Dunlap tonight! The game is at Dunlap and starts at 5.
Daily Bulletin for Wednesday, October 15th, 2014
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Email announcements to: office@students.mths.us
Student of the Week: Jack Schaffer followed The Golden Rule.
Athlete of the Week: Mamie Ambrosch won the Princeton Girls' Golf Regional.
DOTOTW: Remember, a good heart is better than all the heads in the world.
Attention Students: Ask officer Mike a question during C lunch today and receive a free slice of pizza!
Detentions: Are you scheduled to serve a detention tomorrow? Check for your name on the list in the dean’s office. Detentions are
served in room #200 (study hall) at either 7:00 a.m. or 3:20 p.m. and last for 40 minutes. Students arriving late will not be admitted.
A missed detention earns an additional detention.
Game of the Week: The Metamora Redbirds have finally been selected as the game of the week. The game will be broadcast on
95.5 FM G-L-O. You can also listen to the game on 955glo.com and with a smart phone via free app “I Heart Radio”.
Football Fans: Mrs. Patty Ryan will be here this Thursday and Friday Oct 16 and 17 and next Thursday and Friday Oct 23 and 24 to
take pre-orders for football playoff clothing. She will be in the school's main foyer from 10-1. All pre-orders must be paid at the
time of order. Cost of clothing is from $20 to $35. Don't forget your money. jm.
Found: An Ipad mini was found in the commons Wednesday morning. Please see Mr. List in the main office to identify and claim.
pl.
MTHS Girls: For MTHS females who might be interested in rowing for the University of Iowa there will be a "Learn to Row"
clinic on November 8th at the University. MTHS has past athletes on the team and Iowa is looking for more. Check out the site
www.rowing.iowasportscamps.com to find out more info. (This clinic is NOT associated with Metamora Township High School.)
jm.
Juniors and Seniors: High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend ICC “College Night” tonight (Wednesday, October 15,
5:30 -7:30 p.m.) Area high school students and their parents are invited to Illinois Central College’s “College Night” on
Wednesday, October 15, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, in the ICC CougarPlex (the facility which encompasses the Lorene Ramsey Gym).
“College Night” brings representatives from more than 80 colleges and universities and from a dozen different states, as well as
representatives from the armed forces, to one convenient location. If you would like to know what colleges will be in attendance,
please see Miss Tina in the Guidance Office. tw.
Attention Seniors: Metamora Industries is looking for a Co-Op student for second semester. Metamora Industries is a local
manufacturing plant that provides parts for Caterpillar. This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in an engineering
or manufacturing career. Interested students should see Mrs. James in Room 234 for more information. kj.
Upcoming College Visits: Please stop by the Guidance Office to receive a pass to visit with a representative from their college
admission offices on the dates below. The reps will meet with interested students to discuss topics such as academic programs,
campus life, financial aid and admission procedure of their college. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to meet with the
college reps. tw.
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Wednesday, October 15 - Michigan Tech University - 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, October 16 - Drake University - 9:55 - 10:55 a.m.
Friday, October 17 - Bradley University - 9:05 - 10:05 a.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - Western Illinois University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Illinois Central College - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Roosevelt University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3 - Midwest Technical Institute - 11:35 - 12:45 p.m. in commons
Monday, November 10 - Southeast Missouri State University - 9:05 - 10:05 a.m.
Monday, November 17- Northern Illinois University - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Congratulations Girls Golf!: Congratulations to the girls golf team who placed 3rd in the 12 team Lanark Sectional yesterday
which qualified them for the state tournament this weekend. The top four team scores were Morton; 362, Geneseo; 368, Metamora;
377, and Polo; 379. Mamie Ambrosch led the birds with an 89, followed by Katie Troutt; 94, Kaitlin Paranto; 96, Laura Wipfler;
98, Kelsey Troutt; 104, and Kristen Worner; 111. Great Job ladies and good luck at state!!!
Girls Soccer: There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing soccer this spring on this coming Thursday, Oct. 16 in the
old gym at 7:45 am. Please be on time. dd.
Girls Basketball: Concerning all girl basketball players; there will be a a meeting Friday morning at 7:45 a.m.
Boys Basketball: Boys Basketball: Any boys basketball player interested in getting team shoes needs to stop by Mr. Weyeneth's
classroom (219) to get sized.
NHS Members: Meeting Thursday Oct. 16 in room #244 at 7:30--- please try to attend--- if you have conflicts see Ms. Wainman
after Thursday for the agenda. kw.
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Aaron Fite, Samuel Hinrichsen, Kaylee Wegstein, and Jacob Mitchell.
Lunch: Lunch for today is salisbury steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, peaches, turkey sandwich, and brownie. Soup for today is
vegetable beef.
Daily Bulletin for Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
http://mths.us
Email announcements to: office@students.mths.us
Found: An Ipad mini was found in the commons Wednesday morning. Please see Mr. List in the main office
to identify and claim.
Juniors and Seniors: High school juniors and seniors are invited to attend ICC “College Night” Wednesday, October 15, 5:30 -7:30
p.m. Area high school students and their parents are invited to Illinois Central College’s “College Night” on Wednesday, October
15, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, in the ICC CougarPlex (the facility which encompasses the Lorene Ramsey Gym). “College Night” brings
representatives from more than 80 colleges and universities and from a dozen different states, as well as representatives from the
armed forces, to one convenient location. If you would like to know what colleges will be in attendance, please see Miss Tina in the
Guidance Office. tw.
Attention Seniors: Metamora Industries is looking for a Co-Op student for second semester. Metamora Industries is a local
manufacturing plant that provides parts for Caterpillar. This would be a great opportunity for someone interested in an engineering
or manufacturing career. Interested students should see Mrs. James in Room 234 for more information. kj.
Upcoming College Visits: Please stop by the Guidance Office to receive a pass to visit with a representative from their college
admission offices on the dates below. The reps will meet with interested students to discuss topics such as academic programs,
campus life, financial aid and admission procedure of their college. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are welcome to meet with the
college reps. tw.
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Tuesday, October 14 - Lincoln College - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14 - Truman State University - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15 - Illinois State University - 9:05 - 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 15 - Michigan Tech University - 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, October 16 - Drake University - 9:55 - 10:55 a.m.
Friday, October 17 - Bradley University - 9:05 - 10:05 a.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - Western Illinois University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Illinois Central College - 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 23 - Roosevelt University - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3 - Midwest Technical Institute - 11:35 - 12:45 p.m. in commons
Monday, November 10 - Southeast Missouri State University - 9:05 - 10:05 a.m.
Monday, November 17- Northern Illinois University - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Girls Soccer: There will be a meeting for all girls interested in playing soccer this spring on this coming Thursday, Oct. 16 in the
old gym at 7:45 am. Please be on time.
Scholastic Bowl: The Great Scholastic Bowl Kickoff is coming!!! SchoBo will launch on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:15 AM in room
300. Please come join us for food, fun and some practice on the buzzers. If you are not able to attend that morning, please see
Mrs. Dattilo or Mrs. Tryner for information and signup information. td.
Cross Country:The Cross Country Teams hosted the 38th RUNNIN' RED INVITE on Saturday at Black Partridge Park. In the four
races a total of 714 Runners ran the 2.94 mile course. In the Frosh-Soph Girls Race, we placed 7th in the 11 Team Field with Osko
(40th), Yergler (41st), Franz (43rd), Shapland (54th), & Ciko (58th) placing for the Ladies. The Frosh-Soph Boys won the 13 Team
Field with Koval (1st), DeLuca (5th), Meyer (8th), Stanley (11th), & Roe (36th). The Varsity Girls 7th in the 17 Team Field with
Fitzgibbons (24th), Spradlin (26th), Kessler (41st), Grieves (46th), & Pitts (54th). The Varsity Boys placed 2nd in the 23 Team
Field with Gillum (2nd), Wipfler 10th, Mangold (12th), John Crotteau (16th), & McClure (28th). Of the 23 Lady Runnin' Red who
ran, 18 ran PR's on the home course. Of the 25 Runnin' Red who ran, 19 established PR's on the course. Thanks to all the people
who made this Meet happen with their volunteer work! The Cross Country Teams will travel to Detweiller Park on Friday for the
Mid-Illini Conference Meet.
Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Jacqueline DeJaynes, Madison Gemberling, Brock Horowitz, Brian Keele, & Victoria Whitehurst.
Lunch: Lunch for today is hot dog, chips, fruit cocktail, carrots, tuna salad, and rainbow chip cookie. Soup for today is chicken and
dumpling.