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Monday, May 12, 2008
Cycle day 2/B
Lunch: Hot dog

• Freshman & Sophomores: Are you feeling left out of prom? Don’t despair! Get your ticket to the MORP instead. The dance will be held Friday, May 16th in the café, featuring Guiseppe’s catering. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. See your class officers, Ms. Kal or Ms. Epolitti to get your tickets now!
• The Pentucket High School Arts Festival is Thursday May 15th. Performance spots are open for acoustic solo duo and small group performances from 6 – 8:30. Sign up in the Music Office or see Mr. DiTomaso.
• Pentucket students: stop by the Art Room for more information on Summer Workshops being offered July 7 – 18th. Offerings include Painting, Photography, Animation, Film making, poetry, dance, song writing and more. These workshops are not limited to Pentucket students, so consider signing up with a friend or family member. See any of the art, music or theatre teachers for more info.
• Seniors: singers and musicians for graduation must meet after school today to be included in the program.
• Congratulations to all students and staff of Into the Woods, which was nominated for two North Shore Music Theatre Spotlight Awards in the areas of Best Orchestra and Best Costume Design. There will be a brief meeting after school tomorrow to discuss the awards ceremony. Anyone interested in attending as well as seniors interested in being selected to perform should be there. See Mrs. Aslam if you cannot make it.
• Congratulations to Alanna Poretta, who broke the school’s 24-year-old record at Saturday’s State Coaches Invitational Track meet by placing second n the mile with a time of 5:06.51!!
• Please excuse the boys JV and Varsity Lacrosse team at 2:05 today.
• Juniors and seniors: Prom ticket sales have been extended until this Wednesday. This is the absolute last day to get your tickets.
• Seniors: Check out the list outside the Main Office to see if you owe any textbooks, library books, fees, uniforms, etc. You must either pay or return materials. You will not receive a cap & gown for graduation unless you are in good standing. Any questions, see Mr. DiFelice in room 192.
• Today is the last day to sign up for the Computer Literacy Exam on Wednesday at 2:20. Please see your guidance counselor to make the appropriate arrangements.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Cycle day K/11
Lunch: chicken parm

• Seniors: those of you with borrowed books need to begin returning them to the library. Please get them to Ms. Costello before the Senior Obligation list is issued.
• Everyone come see the Bela Fleck & the Fleck tones concert, performed by the Pentucket Mallet Ensemble, tonight. It starts at 7PM, is a 35 minute concert, and is totally free!
• Prom tickets are on sale before and after school for $55 each.
• Field hockey players: if you want to play summer league or go to summer camp, come to the meeting in Mrs. Beaton’s room Thursday right after school.
• Big Band, Blues Ensemble and Tech Club are cancelled for the remainder of the week. All Tech events will continue as scheduled.
• SADD meets tomorrow after school.
• A reminder that the Theatre Club is meeting today after school today in room 173. We are trying to select officers, so anyone interested in being involved should stop by.
• Prom-goers: You need to have your list of 10 people for your table to Mrs. Deacon by Friday. Your table determines your spot in promenade.
• Freshman & Sophomores: Are you feeling left out of prom? Don’t despair! Get your ticket to the MORP instead. The dance will be held Friday, May 16th in the café, featuring Guiseppe’s catering. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. See your class officers, Ms. Kal or Ms. Epolitti to get your tickets now!
• The Pentucket High School Arts Festival is Thursday May 15th. Performance spots are open for acoustic solo duo and small group performances from 6 – 8:30. Sign up in the Music Office or see Mr. DiTomaso.
• Any student who plans to apply to Whittier should see their guidance counselor for an application as soon as possible.
• Pentucket students: stop by the Art Room for more information on Summer Workshops being offered July 7 – 18th. Offerings include Painting, Photography, Animation, Film making, poetry, dance, song writing and more. These workshops are not limited to Pentucket students, so consider signing up with a friend or family member. See any of the art, music or theatre teachers for more info.
• Community service opportunities:
o Saturday May 17th: The West Newbury Garden club needs about ten students to help during the day. Please see Mrs. Collins in the Guidance Office for details or to sign up.
o Saturday, May 17th: American Red Cross is sponsoring the Chocolate Tour in Newburyport. Students are needed for two shifts, 12-3 or 2:30- 5. Please see Mrs. Collins to sign up for more information.

Monday, May 05, 2008
Cycle day I/9
Lunch: soft shell tacos

• Seniors: those of you with borrowed books need to begin returning them to the library. Please get them to Ms. Costello before the Senior Obligation list is issued.
• Prom tickets are on sale before and after school for $55 each.
• The Pentucket High School Arts Festival is Thursday May 15th. Performance spots are open for acoustic solo duo and small group performances from 6 – 8:30. Sign up in the Music Office or see Mr. DiTomaso.
• The Pentucket Scholarship Foundation interviews begin this evening. Please be prompt.
• Any student who plans to apply to Whittier should see their guidance counselor for an application as soon as possible.
• Please dismiss the members of the boys tennis team at 1:50 today for their match at Manchester-Essex.
• Congratulations go out to the Project Bread walkers! 57 students and 3 teachers braved the cold and rain and raised nearly $3,000 to feed the hungry in Massachusetts.
• Pentucket students: stop by the Art Room for more information on Summer Workshops being offered July 7 – 18th. Offerings include Painting, Photography, Animation, Film making, poetry, dance, song writing and more. These workshops are not limited to Pentucket students, so consider signing up with a friend or family member. See any of the art, music or theatre teachers for more info.
• Any student who plans to take the June 7th SAT or SAT II must register by May 6th.
• Community service opportunities:
o Saturday May 17th: The West Newbury Garden club needs about ten students to help during the day. Please see Mrs. Collins in the Guidance Office for details or to sign up.
o Saturday, May 17th: American Red Cross is sponsoring the Chocolate Tour in Newburyport. Students are needed for two shifts, 12-3 or 2:30- 5. Please see Mrs. Collins to sign up for more information.

Friday, May 2nd
Cycle day 8/H
Lunch: pizza

• Seniors: those of you with borrowed books need to begin returning them to the library. Please get them to Ms. Costello before the Senior Obligation list is issued.
• Prom tickets are on sale before and after school for $55 each.
• Seniors: If you met all the deadlines for the Pentucket Scholarship Foundation, you should have received an interview time for next week. Please see Mrs. Kohut if you did not receive one.
• The Pentucket High School Arts Festival is Thursday May 15th. Performance spots are open for acoustic solo duo and small group performances from 6 – 8:30. Sign up in the Music Office or see Mr. DiTomaso.
• Any student who plans to take the June 7th SAT or SAT II must register by May 6th.
• Students taking the SAT’s tomorrow should arrive between 7:45 and 8AM.Testing will end at about 12:45. Please bring pencils, a calculator, a picture ID and your admission ticket. Please leave cell phones at home. If a phone goes off during testing you will be dismissed from testing.
• Community service opportunities:
o Saturday May 17th: The West Newbury Garden club needs about ten students to help during the day. Please see Mrs. Collins in the Guidance Office for details or to sign up.
o Saturday, May 17th: American Red Cross is sponsoring the Chocolate Tour in Newburyport. Students are needed for two shifts, 12-3 or 2:30- 5. Please see Mrs. Collins to sign up for more information.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Cycle day F/6
Lunch: chicken parm with pasta

• Are you looking for a good fantasy or science fiction book for Pentucket Reads Summer reading program? How about: Book of a Thousand Days or New Moon or The Swarm? Check out all your choices on the library page of the high school website. Book signups will be at the end of the week in your Social Studies classes.
• Seniors: those of you with borrowed books need to begin returning them to the library. Please get them to Ms. Costello before the Senior Obligation list is issued.
• Lit Mag crew: you need to get the magazine done PRONTO! Please come today and tomorrow this week if possible.
• There will be Mallet Ensemble rehearsal tonight from 6-7PM.
• Pentucket Center for Alternative and Renewable Energy is sponsoring the showing of the award winning movie, “An Inconvenient Truth” tomorrow night in the auditorium at 6PM. The film by former Vice President Al Gore, is about our impact on the environment and climate change. There is no admission charge.
• Prom tickets are on sale before and after school for $55 each.
• Mr. Ruland’s H1 English students must report to English class tomorrow.
• Seniors: If you met all the deadlines for the Pentucket Scholarship Foundation, you should have received an interview time for next week. Please see Mrs. Kohut if you did not receive one.
• Yearbook staff: there will be a mandatory after school meeting today and tomorrow. All members must attend.
• There is a mandatory Math Team meeting today at 2:15. You will need to pick up a packet and sign up for Meet #6 (held on May 7 in Amesbury).
• All members of the National Honor Society are reminded to report to the auditorium at the beginning of last period today.

Thursday, April 10, 2008
Cycle day I/9
Lunch: Sloppy Joe

• Do you like to act? Then join us next Tuesday, 4/15 for the first meeting of Pentucket’s new Theatre Club. No prior acting experience is required. Please come with ideas for a better club name. The meeting will be right after school in the Theatre Room.
• Battle of the Bands is this Friday at 6PM. Admission is $5. Come and see who gets the cash prize!
• Looking for a summer job? Applications for the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are available in the guidance department.
• SAVE will meet today in room 56 to discuss Earth Day activities. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. For more info, see Ms. Cartier.
• Please bring in items for Operation Pentucket Cares. The high school has adopted Company C of the 801st Brigade Support Battalion of the 101st Airborne Division. Boxes and wish lists are located in the social studies classrooms.
• Mrs. DeCoste will be starting a yoga club for students after April vacation. If you’re interested, please see Mrs. DeCoste in room 46 after school for more info.
• Girls: do you have any old prom dresses that you’ll never wear again? Think green! Recycle them by donating them to the National Honor Society. They will bring them to Anton’s Cleaners who will give them to girls who can’t go to prom because they don’t have a dress.
• Juniors: The Bay State Games/Verizon Future Leaders Scholarship is available in the Guidance Office. See the application for details.
• Senior Superlative winners will be photographed on Tuesday April 15th. To leave your class you must have a pass.
• Boys Tennis practice has been changed to 2:30 –4PM today.
• Anime Club will meet today after school in room 107.
• The library will be closed all periods today except G.
• Juniors: Do you want to have a prom next year? We need your help! See Mrs. Kelley or Mrs. Beaton for details.
• Battle of the Bands sound check will be today after school at 4. Don’t forget to show up or you will not be able to play in the show tomorrow!

Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Cycle day H/8
Lunch: hot & spicy ribaque

• Do you like to act? Then join us next Tuesday, 4/15 for the first meeting of Pentucket’s new Theatre Club. No prior acting experience is required. Please come with ideas for a better club name. The meeting will be right after school in the Theatre Room.
• The Math Team will practice today after school in room 141.
• Please dismiss the Girls Tennis Team today at 1:50 for their match at Rockport.
• The library will be closed periods C and E today.
• Battle of the Bands is this Friday at 6PM. Admission is $5. Come and see who gets the cash prize!
• Looking for a summer job? Applications for the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are available in the guidance department.
• SAVE will meet on Thursday in room 56 to discuss Earth Day activities. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. For more info, see Ms. Cartier.
• Please bring in items for Operation Pentucket Cares. The high school has adopted Company C of the 801st Brigade Support Battalion of the 101st Airborne Division. Boxes and wish lists are located in the social studies classrooms.
• Mrs. DeCoste will be starting a yoga club for students after April vacation. If you’re interested, please see Mrs. DeCoste in room 46 after school for more info.
• Girls: do you have any old prom dresses that you’ll never wear again? Think green! Recycle them by donating them to the National Honor Society. They will bring them to Anton’s Cleaners who will give them to girls who can’t go to prom because they don’t have a dress.

Monday, March 31, 2008
Cycle day 1
Lunch: cheeseburger

• The German Club invites all interested students to see “Tokio Hotel” on Wednesday April 30th in Lowell at 8PM. A fan bus will leave from and return to Pentucket. The cost for transportation and the concert is $25. Money needs to be turned in to Herr Petersen or Frau O’Brien by this Friday, so hurry up!
• All juniors interested in participating in Prom Committee should come to a brief meeting in Mrs. Beaton’s room on Tuesday April 1 right after school.
• Juniors: the last day to sign up for the Tech Career Fair is April 1st. Please see your guidance counselor if you are interested.
• Attention all girls: do you have any old prom dresses in your closet that you know you’ll never wear again? Think Green! Recycle them by donating them to the National Honor Society. We’ll bring them to Anton’s Cleaners who will give them to girls who can’t go to prom because they don’t have a dress.
• Juniors and seniors: Are your dues paid? Prom tickets go on sale in 2 weeks, so pay up now!
• Seniors: get you Senior Celebration forms in ASAP. If you need a form, see Mrs. Beaton in room 6.You can also return forms to her.
• Hey Sachems! Our very own Ashley Viselli has been nominated to win a spot on the All Fox 25 Girls Basketball Team, sponsored by Fox 25 News! In order for her to secure a spot, you need to vote online for her at www.myfoxboston.com. Click on sports and follow the links to vote for Ashley by this Wednesday. Let’s get her on the team!
• Volunteer help is needed during the MS Walk in Newburyport on Saturday, April 12th. Please see Mrs. Collins in the guidance office to sign up for a shift or two.
• Push Play is coming to PHS to benefit Children’s Hospital in Boston on April 5th at 7:30PM. Our own local talent JADDE will be performing as well. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on April 3rd at lunch. This is a great opportunity to help a sick child and have some fun.
• NHS will meet Wednesday in Mrs. Foss’ room. This meeting is absolutely mandatory for all members.

Thursday, March 27, 2008
Cycle day 11/K
Lunch: Egg/cheese/sausage sandwich

• Spring Fling tickets will still be sold this week. For those who did not get a ticket, buy one! The cost is $20 and the dance is on April 5th at the Roma Restaurant from 7 – 11.
• The library is closed today periods D,A,B,C,E and G.
• There is a SADD meeting today after school in room 106.
• Anime Club will meet today after school in room 107.
• The German Club invites all interested students to see “Tokio Hotel” on Wednesday April 30th in Lowell at 8PM. A fan bus will leave from and return to Pentucket. The cost for transportation and the concert is $25. Money needs to be turned in to Herr Petersen or Frau O’Brien by this Friday, so hurry up!
• Attention all Jazz Band members: There will no longer be rhythm sectionals at 7PM tonight. Instead, we will have brass sectionals. Please make arrangements.
• All juniors interested in participating in Prom Committee should come to a brief meeting in Mrs. Beaton’s room on Tuesday April 1 right after school.
• Juniors: the last day to sign up for the Tech Career Fair is April 1st. Please see your guidance counselor if you are interested.
• Attention all girls: do you have any old prom dresses in your closet that you know you’ll never wear again? Think Green! Recycle them by donating them to the National Honor Society. We’ll bring them to Anton’s Cleaners who will give them to girls who can’t go to prom because they don’t have a dress.
• Juniors: If you are planning on applying to Wells College, there is a scholarship opportunity available in Guidance.
• Juniors and seniors: Are your dues paid? Prom tickets go on sale in 3 weeks, so pay up now!
• Volunteer help is needed during the MS Walk in Newburyport on Saturday, April 12th. Please see Mrs. Collins in the guidance office to sign up for a shift or two.
• Push Play is coming to PHS to benefit Children’s Hospital in Boston on April 5th at 7:30PM. Our own local talent JADDE will be performing as well. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on April 3rd at lunch. This is a great opportunity to help a sick child and have some fun.

Tuesday, March 25th
Cycle day I/9
Lunch: soft shell tacos

• A reminder to all girls’ basketball players that uniforms are due. You can turn them in to Mr.Derro in room 57 during the day or the cage after school.
• Spring Fling tickets will still be sold this week. For those who did not get a ticket, buy one! The cost is $20 and the dance is on April 5th at the Roma Restaurant from 7 – 11.
• Volunteer help is needed during the MS Walk in Newburyport on Saturday April 12th. Please see Mrs. Collins in the guidance office to sign up for a shift or two!
• Juniors: the last day to sign up for the Tech Career Fair is April 1st. Please see your guidance counselor if you are interested.
• Attention all girls: do you have any old prom dresses in your closet that you know you’ll never wear again? Think Green! Recycle them by donating them to the National Honor Society. We’ll bring them to Anton’s Cleaners who will give them to girls who can’t go to prom because they don’t have a dress.
• Juniors: If you are planning on applying to Wells College, there is a scholarship opportunity available in Guidance.
• Juniors and seniors: Are your dues paid? Prom tickets go on sale in 3 weeks, so pay up now!
• There will be a SAVE meeting on Wednesday after school in room 56. See Ms. Cartier for details.
• The library will be closed A,B, C, D, F and G today.
• Three librettos still have not been returned to Mrs. Aslam. They are already overdue and belong to MTI. Please get them to her immediately!
• Push Play is coming to PHS to benefit Children’s Hospital in Boston on April 5th at 7:30PM. Our own local talent JADDE will be performing as well. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on April 3rd at lunch. This is a great opportunity to help a sick child and have some fun.

Monday, March 24, 2008
Cycle day 8
Lunch: chicken nuggets

• A reminder to all girls’ basketball players that uniforms are due. You can turn them in to Mr.Derro in room 57 during the day or the cage after school.
• Mrs. Beaton’s Psych classes are to report to the library today.
• The library is closed today periods A, F and G.
• Spring Fling tickets will still be sold this week. For those who did not get a ticket, buy one! The cost is $20 and the dance is on April 5th at the Roma Restaurant from 7 – 11.
• Juniors: the last day to sign up for the Tech Career Fair is April 1st. Please see your guidance counselor if you are interested.
• Attention all girls: do you have any old prom dresses in your closet that you know you’ll never wear again? Think Green! Recycle them by donating them to the National Honor Society. We’ll bring them to Anton’s Cleaners who will give them to girls who can’t go to prom because they don’t have a dress.
• Juniors: If you are planning on applying to Wells College, there is a scholarship opportunity available in Guidance.
• Juniors and seniors: Are your dues paid? Prom tickets go on sale in 3 weeks, so pay up now!
• Volunteer help is needed during the MS Walk in Newburyport on Saturday, April 12th. Please see Mrs. Collins in the guidance office to sign up for a shift or two.
• Three librettos still have not been returned to Mrs. Aslam. They are already overdue and belong to MTI. Please get them to her immediately!
• Push Play is coming to PHS to benefit Children’s Hospital in Boston on April 5th at 7:30PM. Our own local talent JADDE will be performing as well. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on April 3rd at lunch. This is a great opportunity to help a sick child and have some fun.

Monday, March 17, 2008
Cycle day 5E
Lunch: Turkey patty on a bun

• Sophomores: Pies will be delivered on Wednesday. Please make arrangements to transport your pie orders home.
• Congratulations to the cast, crew and pit band of Into the Woods. The performance was wonderful.
• Boy’s lacrosse practice will be at the Middle School from 3 – 5:30.
• March Madness tomorrow has been cancelled due to spring sports.
• Mr. PHS contestants are reminded to bring in3 photos and give them to either Kayla or Lindsay.
• Congratulations to April O’Brien, Paige Sutherland and Eric McDonald, who all competed in the High School National Scholastic Track and Field Championships in New York City yesterday. Eric placed 13th in the country in the mile. Paige placed 23rd and April placed 36th in the 800-meter event. Excellent job and excellent seasons!
• Seniors: A reminder that the Pentucket Scholarship Foundation application is due by March 21st to PO Bo 36 in Groveland, MA 01834.
• Reminder: SAT Prep classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday night this week. Remember to bring your calculator.
• The library is closed periods A, B, D, G and F and the first 15 minutes of C and E today.
• Softball tryouts are held today in the gym at 4PM.
• Spring Fling tickets go on sale today through Friday. The costs is $20, and get your tickets early. The date is April 5th at the Roma.
• Pentucket Center for Alternative & Renewable Energy will have a meeting after school tomorrow in room 192. Anyone interested in learning about alternative energy and renewable energy is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, see Mr. DiFelice.
• All girls’ lacrosse candidates: practice will begin today at 3PM at the middle school gym.
• Boy’s lacrosse practice is 5:45 – 7:45 in the big gym today. Be here at 5:30.
• Track athletes have until the end of the day today to turn in paperwork to Mr. Derro in room 57. Track will meet in the gym today at 2:45 for practice.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Cycle day 2/B
Lunch: Chicken parm w/pasta

• Spring sports sign ups are today after school in the cafeteria.
• Any track athletes with candy fundraiser money for the trip to Nationals should see Mr. Derro or Mr. Ruland ASAP.
• Seniors are reminded to hand in their 2008 senior profile forms to the main office no later than this Friday.
• There will be a junior class meeting tomorrow morning at 7AM.
• This year’s musical, Into the Woods, opens this week! Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7PM and tickets are $10 for students, $15 for adults. It will be a night of great music and lots of laughs. Don’t miss it!
• Today there is a meeting of all girls soccer players in room 158. All should attend.
• All students scheduled for Ms. Wlodyka’s F period study hall are to report directly to her room today.
• There is an important Lit Mag meeting today in room 105. All should attend.
• All girls indoor track team members are reminded to stay after school today to help set up for the banquet.
• The library is closed today periods D, A, B and E.
• March Madness on the 18th has been cancelled due to spring sports.

Thursday, March 6, 2008
Cycle day J/10
Lunch: pizza

• All those interested in Battle of the Bands should sign up this week in Ms. Cavallaro’s room.
• Students taking the SAT prep course tonight should report to room 6 at 6PM. Any student who did not receive information about the course recently should see Mrs. Cohen in the guidance office.
• There is a journalism meeting after school Thursday in Ms. Ducolon’s room. All students interested in writing for the newspaper should attend. Everyone is welcome, even if you have not taken Journalism.
• The hockey banquet is March 10th at 6PM in the café.
• Did you know that $25 provides 50 people at a soup kitchen with a bowl of hot soup and a sandwich? Participate in the Walk for Hunger and help hundreds of people in Massachusetts. See Ms. McCarron in room 144 for details.
• Are you good with hair or makeup? Ms. Aslam is looking for students interested in helping with hair and/or makeup for the musical. Students would have to have some availability this Friday and next week. If you are interested, see Mrs. Aslam in room 173 as soon as possible.
• Anime Club will meet today after school in room 107.
• Any track athletes willing to help out with the candy fundraiser for the trip to the Nationals should see Mr. Derro or Mr. Ruland ASAP.
• Please return completed Spanish trivia questions to Mrs. Merritt by 2:30 today.
• Don’t forget to sign up to take the Sachem Express to Saturday’s girls basketball game! Sign up in the office with Mrs. Merritt and Mrs. Brackbill.
• The library will only be closed periods A,C and E today.
• A reminder to the Into the Woods cast that there is a rehearsal tomorrow from 2:30 –5PM.
• The Student Council and Red Cross would like to thank all who gave blood yesterday. Together we helped save 189 lives!
• Seniors: profile sheets will be distributed in Cit/Gv and/or Psych classes. If you do not receive one, or there is a problem, see Mr. Buell. Please return them to the office by Friday, March 14.
• Yesterday the French Hornets, German Black Thunder and the Spanish Conquistadors battled each other on the basketball court. Today at 2:30 tow teams, German Black Thunder and Spanish Conquistadors will compete for International Award at Foreign Language week tournament. Come cheer them into victory!
• A reminder to all senior members of the football team: your plaque is ready, come to the office to pick it up.

Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Cycle day 8/h
Lunch: Salisbury steak

• Are you struggling in your classes with poor notes and want to brush up on your note-taking skills? Ms. Costello is holding a Note-Taking workshop on Wednesday after school in the library from 2:20 – 3PM. For more information, see Ms. Costello in the library.
• All those interested in Battle of the Bands should sign up next Monday through Friday in Ms. Cavallaro’s room.
• Sachem Fans: Need a ride to the big game tonight? Ride the Sachem Express to the game vs. Swampscott at St. John’s Prep at 7PM. The bus will leave here at 5:45PM. Sign up today in the main office.
• Students taking the SAT prep course Thursday should report to room 6 at 6PM. Any student who did not receive information about the course recently should see Mrs. Cohen in the guidance office.
• Don’t forget the blood drive this Wednesday. Sign up at lunch today!
• National Honor Society has a meeting Wednesday after school in room 106.
• Hockey uniforms will be collected this Wednesday after school. If you can’t stay after school, you can turn your uniform into Mr. Derro in room 57 before then.
• The library will be closed periods B, C, D, A, and E today.
• There is a journalism meeting after school Thursday in Ms. Ducolon’s room. All students interested in writing for the newspaper should attend. Everyone is welcome, even if you have not taken Journalism.
• The hockey banquet is March 10th at 6PM in the café.
• Did you know that $25 provides 50 people at a soup kitchen with a bowl of hot soup and a sandwich? Participate in the Walk for Hunger and help hundreds of people in Massachusetts. See Ms. McCarron in room 144 for details.
• Come to the International Basketball Tournament, Wednesday from 2:30 – 4 at the HS gym: Spanish vs. Latin and German vs. French, and Thursday 2:30 – 4 at the HS gym for playoffs.
• All potential baseball players in grades 9 – 12are asked to attend a meeting Wednesday in the mini-gym.
• Are you good with hair or makeup? Ms. Aslam is looking for students interested in helping with hair and/or makeup for the musical. Students would have to have some availability this Friday and next week. If you are interested, see Mrs. Aslam in room 173 as soon as possible.
• If you are interested in the dodgeball tournament, there is a mandatory meeting tomorrow after school in the café: be sure to have your team and money!
• A reminder to the girls indoor track team to be at the café tonight by 7:30 for the School Committee meeting recognition.

Monday, March 03, 2008
Cycle day 7/g
Lunch: Mac & Cheese

• Are you struggling in your classes with poor notes and want to brush up on your note-taking skills? Ms. Costello is holding a Note-Taking workshop on Wednesday after school in the library from 2:20 – 3PM. For more information, see Ms. Costello in the library.
• All those interested in Battle of the Bands should sign up next Monday through Friday in Ms. Cavallaro’s room.
• Sachem Fans: Need a ride to the big game on Tuesday? Ride the Sachem Express to the game vs. Swampscott at St. John’s Prep at 7PM. The busses will leave here at 5:45PM. Sign up today in the main office.
• Students taking the SAT prep course Thursday should report to room 6 at 6PM. Any student who did not receive information about the course recently should see Mrs. Cohen in the guidance office.
• Don’t forget the blood drive this Wednesday. Sign up at lunch today!
• National Honor Society has a meeting Wednesday after school in room 106.
• Hockey uniforms will be collected this Wednesday after school. If you can’t stay after school, you can turn your uniform into Mr. Derro in room 57 before then.
• The library will be closed periods C, D, A, B and E today.

• CONGRATULATIONS TO PAIGE SUTHERLAND, who placed 6th in the mile at Friday’s New England Championship track meet, beating her old school record by 3 seconds and running at a time that qualifies her for the National Track meet in New York.

Morning Announcements
Friday, February 29, 2008
Cycle day 5/e

• There are still openings for classes at MV Auto School. Classes start March 3rd at 6:30PM. Call now!
• Celebrate Leap Year tonight in the auditorium with The Either/Orchestra, a Grammy-nominated 10 piece band! Tickets are only $6 for students! Contact the music department for more information.
• What time is it? Tourney Time! The Varsity Girls Basketball team will be playing in a quarter-final playoff game tonight against Newburyport at our home away from home…Haverhill High School! Tipoff is at 7PM, and good seats are still available. Be there in your green& white!
• Signups for the big dodge ball tournament today at lunch. It’s $5 per person on your team, and don’t forget to have two girls. Staff and parent teams are encouraged.
• Are you struggling in your classes with poor notes and want to brush up on your note-taking skills? Ms. Costello is holding a Note-Taking workshop on Wednesday March 5th after school in the library from 2:20 –3:00. for more information, see Ms. Costello in the library.
• All those interested in Battle of the Bands should sign up next Monday – Friday in Ms. Cavallaro’s room.
• National Honor Society’s monthly meeting is Wednesday March 5th.
• Don’t forget to sign up for the Blood Drive on Wednesday March 5th. Sign up at lunch on Friday, Mon and Tues.
• The library will be closed today periods A, B, C, D.
• Students taking the SAT prep course on Thursday March 6th should report to room 6 at 6PM. Any student who did not receive information about the course recently should see Mrs. Cohen in the guidance office.
• Rehearsal today for Into the Woods is to work on Trouble Spots. The entire cast is needed at least until 3PM for notes.
• Do you know that $25 provides 50 people at a soup kitchen with a bowl of hot soup and a sandwich? Participate in the Walk for Hunger and help hundreds of underprivileged people in Massachusetts. See Mrs. McCarron in room 144 for details.

Thursday, February 28, 2008
Cycle day 4:D
Lunch: jumbo cheeseburger

• There are still openings for classes at MV Auto School. Classes start March 3rd at 6:30PM. Call now!
• Celebrate Leap Year this Friday evening in the auditorium with The Either/Orchestra, a Grammy-nominated 10 piece band! Tickets are only $6 for students! Contact the music department for more information.
• What time is it? Tourney Time! The Varsity Girls Basketball team will be playing in a quarter-final playoff game this Friday night against Newburyport at our home away from home…Haverhill High School! Tipoff is at 7PM, and good seats are still available. Be there in your green& white!
• Signups for the big dodgeball tournament will begin today at lunch. It’s $5 per person on your team, and don’t forget to have two girls. Staff and parent teams are encouraged.
• Are you struggling in your classes with poor notes and want to brush up on your notetaking skills? Ms. Costello is holding a Note-Taking workshop on Wednesday March 5th after school in the library from 2:20 –3:00. for more information, see Ms. Costello in the library.
• Anime Club will meet today after school in room 107.
• All those interested in Battle of the Bands should sign up next Monday – Friday in Ms. Cavallaro’s room.
• National Honor Society’s monthly meeting is Wednesday March 5th.
• There is an important SADD meeting today after school.
• Don’t forget to sign up for the Blood Drive on Wednesday March 5th. Sign up at lunch on Friday, Mon and Tues.
• The library will be closed today periods C, D, A and E.

Wednesday, 2/27 cycle day 3/C
Lunch: chicken parm

• Did you read a good book over vacation? Come and share your good book with other readers and maybe get a recommendation for your next read. We will meet at 2:30 on Wednesday in the library. Refreshments will be served. All readers are welcome.
• To those winter athletes who have not returned their uniforms and equipment: hockey & wrestling will be collected today. Turn in uniforms at the cage after school or to Mr. Derro in room 57 during the day. If you do not return your equipment, you will not receive recognition at the banquet.
• There are still openings for classes at MV Auto School. Classes start March 3rd at 6:30PM. Call now!
• Sophomores: you must turn in your pie orders by this TODAY! See Mrs. Eppoliti or Mrs. McCarron if you have any questions.
• Celebrate Leap Year this Friday evening in the auditorium with The Either/Orchestra, a Grammy-nominated 10 piece band! Tickets are only $6 for students! Contact the music department for more information.
• There will be a Creative Writing/Lit Mag meeting today in Ms. Young’s room, everyone should come.
• A reminder to all boy’s basketball teams: the banquet is tonight, at 6PM in the cafeteria. Family members are welcome and if you haven’t paid yet, you can pay $8.00 at the door.
• What time is it? Tourney Time! The Varsity Girls Basketball team will be playing in a quarter-final playoff game this Friday night against Newburyport at our home away from home…Haverhill High School! Tipoff is at 7PM, and good seats are still available. Be there in your green& white!
• The library will be closed today C, D, F and E periods.
• Signups for the big dodgeball tournament will begin tomorrow at lunch. It’s $5 per person on your team, and don’t forget to have two girls. Staff and parent teams are encouraged.

Monday, February 11, 2008
Cycle day H/8
Lunch: chicken sandwich

• The library is closed today.

• Reminder: there are still openings for MV Auto during Feb. vacation

• Anyone who purchased a Winter Ball ticket should see Mrs. Beaton this week for reimbursement.

• Pentucket Center for Alternative Energy & Renewable Energy will have a meting after school tomorrow in room192. Anyone interested in learning about alternative energy is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, see Mr. DiFelice.

Thursday, February 07, 2008
Cycle day F/6
Lunch: Sweet/sour chicken

• The library is closed today periods D, A, F and E today.
• Anime Club will meet today after school in room 107.
• Congratulations to the girls indoor track team, for an undefeated season and taking home the Cape Ann League Winter Championship.
• Congratulations to the JV and Varsity Cheerleaders for achieving Academic Excellence as a team. Please stop by the office sometime today to pick up your award certificates.
• There are still openings for MV Auto February vacation class. Call now to sign up.
• A reminder from Mr. Binaghi: Hats and IPODS are not allowed to be worn at school.
• Seniors: the Pentucket Scholarship Foundation application packet was sent home January 31st. If you did not receive this, please see Mrs. Kohut.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Cycle day E/5
Lunch: chicken parm

• The library is closed today periods A, B, D, E and F today.
• There are still openings for MV Auto February vacation class. Call now to sign up.
• Cheerleaders: There is a basketball game tonight at 6:30, so be at the school to cheer. That means, no tumbling tonight.
• Mr. Harty’s F & G Cit/Gv classes should report to Mr. Repucci’s room, NOT the computer lab today.
• A reminder from Mr. Binaghi: Hats and IPODS are not allowed to be worn at school.
• Stop procrastinating and buy your Winter Ball tickets today. If you don’t buy your tickets by tomorrow, the dance will be cancelled. Sorry, tickets will not be sold at the door.
• Mr. Buell’s American Studies class is reminded to bring their textbook to class today.
• Seniors: the Pentucket Scholarship Foundation application packet was sent home January 31st. If you did not receive this, please see Mrs. Kohut.

And finally…

• Congratulations to our very own Mr. Seymour, who has been appointed the new PHS Principal, beginning July 1, 2008.

Thursday, January 31, 2008
Cycle day 1/A
Lunch: egg/cheese sandwich

• Cars are being checked for tags in the main lot and tennis courts today. All cars without tags or illegal tags will be towed.
• The library is closed today periods A, B, C and D today.
• Diversity Club meets today after school in Mr. Honer’s room. All are welcome.
• Anime Club will meet today after school in room 107.
• Friday, February 1st is the start of Heart Health Month. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America? To show your support for support for research into heart diseases, wear red on Friday, February 1st. This important message was brought to you by your friendly school nurse, Lois Pencinger.
• Juniors interested in signing up for the SAT Prep Course should register this week in the guidance office. Please see Mrs. Kohut.
• SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) will meet Thursday after school in room 106. New members are invited to attend.
• Hello Pentucket students! Guess what is coming right around the corner? The Winter Ball! Top reasons to go are:
o It’s going to be sooooo fun
o There will be Guiseppe’s Food
o It ends at 10, so you can still go out on the town after
o All your friends can get together in one big, hoppin spot!
So, hurry and get your tickets at lunch for the Ball on Feb. 9th.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Cycle day 12/L
Lunch: chicken parm

• Cars are being checked for tags in the main lot and tennis courts today. All cars without tags or illegal tags will be towed.
• Anyone interested in participating in Mr. PHS must come to the mandatory meeting in the cafeteria today. See Lyndsay Beaton with questions.
• The library is closed today periods B, C, D, A and E today.
• There is a brief yearbook meeting for those who have made layouts in the past. Attendance is necessary.
• Congratulations to the following PHS artists who received honors in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards: Monica Anc, Elyse Cosentino, Christina Kelly, & Roxanne Meuse, who all received Silver Keys and Ben Radville who was awarded a Gold Key.
• Art Club will meet Wednesday after school in room 171.
• Friday, February 1st is the start of Heart Health Month. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America? To show your support for support for research into heart diseases, wear red on Friday, February 1st. This important message was brought to you by your friendly school nurse, Lois Pencinger.
• There will be another fantastic lit magazine meeting today in Ms. Young’s room, 105 from 2:15 – 3:00. Newcomers are welcome!
• Juniors interested in signing up for the SAT Prep Course should register this week in the guidance office. Please see Mrs. Kohut.
• SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) will meet Thursday after school in room 106. New members are invited to attend.
• Any student interested in Business Co-Op for this semester should see Mrs. Crosby in room 93 before or after school for an application. Spaces are limited.
• Come one, come all, the junior class is hosting the Winter Ball! Saturday Feb. 9th what will you be doing? You should come to the Winter Ball! You can buy tickets next week at lunch, or at the door.
• Tonight, at 7:00, the Pentucket Percussion and Mallet Ensemble will be performing. The concert will take place in the auditorium and it’s free! If you have never seen the groups, come check them out, you will be very impressed.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Cycle day 11/K
Lunch: chicken nuggets

• Anyone interested in participating in Mr. PHS must come to the mandatory meeting in the cafeteria Wednesday afternoon. See Lyndsay Beaton with questions. (this was changed from Tuesday)
• All National Honor Society members: The Executive Board will meet Tuesday after school in room 106.
• The library is closed today periods D, A, E and F
• There is a brief yearbook meeting for those who have made layouts in the past. Attendance is necessary for either Tuesday or Wednesday.
• Art Club will meet Wednesday after school in room 171.
• Friday, February 1st is the start of Heart Health Month. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America? To show your support for support for research into heart diseases, wear red on Friday, February 1st. This important message was brought to you by your friendly school nurse, Lois Pencinger.
• There will be another fantastic lit magazine meeting tomorrow in Ms. Young’s room, 105 from 2:15 – 3:00. Newcomers are welcome!
• There is a Gay/Straight Alliance meeting today after school in Mrs. Epolitti’s room. Please see Laura Ellingsen if you cannot go or if you have any questions.
• Juniors interested in signing up for the SAT Prep Course should register this week in the guidance office. Please see Mrs. Kohut.
• SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) will meet Thursday after school in room 106. New members are invited to attend.
• Any student interested in Business Co-Op for this semester should see Mrs. Crosby in room 93 before or after school for an application. Spaces are limited.
• Come one, come all, the junior class is hosting the Winter Ball! Saturday Feb. 9th what will you be doing? You should come to the Winter Ball! You can buy tickets next week at lunch, or at the door.
• Wednesday, Jan 30th at 7:00, the Pentucket Percussion and Mallet Ensemble will be performing. The concert will take place in the auditorium and it’s free! If you have never seen the groups, come check them out, you will be very impressed.

Monday, January 28, 2008
Cycle day J/10
Lunch: jumbo cheeseburger

• Anyone interested in participating in Mr. PHS must come to the mandatory meeting in the cafeteria Wednesday afternoon. See Lyndsay Beaton with questions. (this was changed from Tuesday)
• All National Honor Society members: The Executive Board will meet Tuesday after school in room 106.
• Congratulations to the girls indoor track team, who beat Triton on Saturday 54-32 to complete their regular season as undefeated Cape Ann League Champs with a 10-0 record!!
• Mr. Harty’s Cit/Gv classes will meet in the library today periods D, G and F.
• The library is closed today periods A, F and G.
• Juniors interested in signing up for the SAT Prep Course should register this week in the guidance office. Please see Mrs. Kohut.
• SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) will meet Thursday after school in room 106. New members are invited to attend.
• Any student interested in Business Co-Op for this semester should see Mrs. Crosby in room 93 before or after school for an application. Spaces are limited.
• Come one, come all, the junior class is hosting the Winter Ball! Saturday Feb. 9th what will you be doing? You should come to the Winter Ball! You can buy tickets next week at lunch, or at the door.
• Wednesday, Jan 30th at 7:00, the Pentucket Percussion and Mallet Ensemble will be performing. The concert will take place in the auditorium and it’s free! If you have never seen the groups, come check them out, you will be very impressed.

Thursday, January 24, 2008
Cycle day 8/H
Lunch: turkey sandwich

• Anyone interested in participating in Mr. PHS must come to the mandatory meeting in the cafeteria Tuesday afternoon. See Lyndsay Beaton with questions.
• Congratulations to the girls indoor track team who defeated Hamilton-Wenham last night 47-39 to improve their record to 9-0on the season. April O’Brien smashed her school record in the 1000 by 8 seconds and Bre Yocum broke a nine-year-old school record for points scored in a season with 102!
• Ms. Young’s semester 1 Writing Lab 9 students should come pick up grammar notebooks. You will need them later. Please come by to get them.
• Help is needed for the Winter Festival at Veasey Park on Sunday January 27th. Sign up in the Guidance office outside Mrs. Collins’ office.
• Registration for the SAT Prep course is this week. Please see Mrs. Kohut in the Guidance Office.
• Prom Committee meets today after school.
• Any student interested in Business Co-Op for this semester should see Mrs. Crosby in room 93 before or after school for an application. Spaces are limited.
• There is a SADD meeting today after school.
• The library is closed today periods B, C, D, A, E and F.
• Come one, come all, the junior class is hosting the Winter Ball! Saturday Feb. 9th what will you be doing? You should come to the Winter Ball! You can buy tickets next week at lunch, or at the door.
• Anime Club will meet today after school in room 107.
• Wednesday, Jan 30th at 7:00, the Pentucket Percussion and Mallet Ensemble will be performing. The concert will take place in the auditorium and it’s free! If you have never seen the groups, come check them out, you will be very impressed.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Cycle day 7/G
Lunch: chicken parm w/pasta

• The student council is sponsoring the first Mr. PHS on February 28th. Yes, this is for real this time. So seniors, sign up in the cafeteria in order to participate.
• Ms. Young’s semester 1 Writing Lab 9 students should come pick up grammar notebooks. You will need them later. Please come by to get them.
• Help is needed for the Winter Festival at Veasey Park on Sunday January 27th. Sign up in the Guidance office outside Mrs. Collins’ office.
• Registration for the SAT Prep course is this week. Please see Mrs. Kohut in the Guidance Office.
• Senior Class officers meet tomorrow before school.
• Prom Committee meets tomorrow after school.
• Any student interested in Business Co-Op for this semester should see Mrs. Crosby in room 93 before or after school for an application. Spaces are limited.
• There is a SADD meeting tomorrow after school.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Cycle day 1
Lunch: assorted lunches

• Registration for the SAT Prep Course begins on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Please see Mrs. Kohut in the guidance office to sign up.
• The TREES Recycling Club is looking for two people passionate about recycling to serve as co-op students second semester. Help the environment AND receive credit! If interested, see Mr. Ruland ASAP.
• The student council is sponsoring the first Mr. PHS on February 28th. Yes, this is for real this time. So seniors, sign up in the cafeteria in order to participate.
• Field Hockey Players: the rugby shirts are in! See Mrs. Beaton for your shirt.
• Any student interested in being a co-op student for the recycling club next semester should see Mr. Ruland immediately.

Friday, January 11, 2008
Cycle day 1
Lunch: pizza

• Registration for the SAT Prep Course begins on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Please see Mrs. Kohut in the guidance office to sign up.
• The TREES Recycling Club is looking for two people passionate about recycling to serve as co-op students second semester. Help the environment AND receive credit! If interested, see Mr. Ruland ASAP.
• In the event of no school on Monday due to inclement weather, the mid-term exam schedule for Monday will be on Tuesday.
• The student council is sponsoring the first Mr.PHS on February 28th. Yes, this is for real this time. So seniors, sign up in the cafeteria in order to participate.

Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Cycle day K/11
Lunch: chicken parm w/pasta

• The library will be closed periods B, D and F today.
• The Lit Mag/Creative Writing Club will have a meeting and party in Ms. Young’ s room after school on Thursday, January 10th. See you there!
• SADD will meet Thursday, Jan. 10th: all members MUST attend.
• There will be an informational yearbook meeting Thursday, Jan. 10th. All are welcome.
• Prom Committee will meet Thursday after school in Ms. Deacon’s room.
• A reminder to the girls varsity track team that the bus for their meet tonight leaves at 5PM. There will be no JV practice today.

Monday, January 07, 2008
Cycle day 9
Lunch: popcorn chicken

• There will be a short science team meeting today after school in room 191.
• The library will be closed to study hall periods A, B, C,D and E today.
• Attention winter cheerleaders: There is practice tomorrow right after school from 3 – 4:30.
• Congratulations to Alanna Poretta who was the MILE CHAMPION at yesterday’s Freshman/Sophomore Meet in Boston, and to Brittany Adams, who finished 2nd in the 300 meters!
• The Lit Mag/Creative Writing Club will have a meeting and party in Ms. Young’ s room after school on Thursday, January 10th. See you there!
• Pentucket Center for Alternative & Renewable Energy will have a meeting after school Tuesday 1/8 in room 192. Anyone interested in learning about alternative energy is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, see Mr. DiFelice.
• Ms. Costello will be offering another Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies Workshop for students before mid-term exams. It will be held Tuesday, 1/8after school in the library. See Ms. Costello for more details.
• SADD will meet Thursday, Jan. 10th: all members MUST attend.
• National Honor Society will meet Tuesday 1/8: this is a mandatory meeting.

Friday, January 04, 2008
Cycle day H/8
Lunch: pizza

• There will be a short science team meeting Monday after school in room 191.
• The library will be closed to study hall periods B, C, D, A and E today.
• Congratulations to the girls indoor track team who beat Ipswich yesterday for the first time since 2001 to improve their record to 7-0 on the season!
• The Lit Mag/Creative Writing Club will have a meeting and party in Ms. Young’ s room after school on Thursday, January 10th. See you there!
• Come to the Pentucket Alumna show tonight! Starting at 6PM, you can view all kinds of great artwork in the café. Then at 7PM it’s the show in the auditorium with comedians, dancers, musicians and more – hosted by Cathy Thomas, now a director in New York City! New this year, two super-talented current PHS students will be performing both from the class of 2011. Don’t miss it!
• Pentucket Center for Alternative & Renewable Energy will have a meeting after school Tuesday 1/8 in room 192. Anyone interested in learning about alternative energy is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, see Mr. DiFelice.
• Ms. Costello will be offering another Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies Workshop for students before mid-term exams. It will be held Tuesday, 1/8after school in the library. See Ms. Costello for more details.
• SADD will meet Thursday, Jan. 10th: all members MUST attend.
• National Honor Society will meet Tuesday 1/8: this is a mandatory meeting.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Cycle day 3/C
Lunch: chicken parm

• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• There will be a Lit Mag meeting Thursday – a party! See you then! Ms. Young’s room, 105.
• Ms. Costello will be offering another Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies Workshop for students before mid-term exams. It will be held Tuesday, Jan 8th after school in the library. See Ms. Costello for more details.
• These are the last two days of Jar Wars! Seniors are in the lead, but juniors are coming on fast. The competition is on to help the homeless this holiday season, so give up your change.
• Juniors: if you are still interested in the Job Shadow Program, please pass in student information form located on the last page of the packet by today. See Mrs. Collins in guidance with questions.
• National Honor Society will be meeting today right after school in room 106.
• The yearbook meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday afternoon. Anyone interested should attend.
• Faculty: if you ordered from the Book Man, your money is due to Mrs. Merritt now.
• There’s only three days left to get a book to read over vacation. See Ms. Costello in the library.
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.
• All girls interested in playing spring soccer must turn in registrations by Friday or there will not be a team.
• Did you know that 45 people a day in this country die because of drunk driving? SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) wants you to know that we care! Please don’t drink and drive this holiday season.
• Student Council does not have a meeting tomorrow morning.
• Any leftover cookie dough must be picked up by tomorrow afternoon. See Mrs. Beaton or Mrs. Kelley.
• A reminder to the girls indoor track team that the bus for the meet at Andover HS leaves tonight at 5PM.
• The library is closed C, D and A periods today.
• Students interested in joining Ski Club need to get their forms to the office by the end of the week.
• Into the Woods will not rehearse today.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Cycle day 2
Lunch: nachos with cheese sauce

• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• There will be a Lit Mag meeting Thursday – a party! See you then! Ms. Young’s room, 105.
• The Pentucket Center for Alternative and Renewable Energy will have a meeting after school today in room 192. Anyone interested in learning about alternative energy is welcome to attend. If you have questions, see Mr. DiFelice.
• Ms. Costello will be offering another Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies Workshop for students before mid-term exams. It will be held Tuesday, Jan 8th after school in the library. See Ms. Costello for more details.
• Please come to the GSA meeting today. There will be important issues discussed, and this meeting is mandatory for all members. New members are always welcome.
• These are the last three days of Jar Wars! Seniors are in the lead, but juniors are coming on fast. The competition is on to help the homeless this holiday season, so give up your change.
• Juniors: if you are still interested in the Job Shadow Program, please pass in student information form located on the last page of the packet by Wednesday. See Mrs. Collins in guidance with questions.
• The library will be closed C and E period today.
• National Honor Society will be meeting Wednesday right after school in room 106.
• The yearbook meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday afternoon. Anyone interested should attend.
• Faculty: if you ordered from the Book Man, your money is due to Mrs. Merritt now.
• There’s only four days left to get a book to read over vacation. See Ms. Costello in the library.
• Frosh: $37.50 is needed each year from you, or get ahead and pay for all four years at $150. The student government will have a table set up in the morning by the café and at some lunches. They will also be selling Sachem Pride bracelets for $3. Please show your Sachem Pride by buying one, whether or not you like the freshman class! Remember though, the $37.50dues are mandatory, so get a check from your parents.
• Applying to Northeastern? Come learn about it from a student’s perspective today during all three lunches, and an informational meeting at 2:30 in Guidance.
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.

Monday, December 17, 2007
Cycle day 1/A
Lunch: chicken nuggets

• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• There will be a Lit Mag meeting Thursday – a party! See you then! Ms. Young’s room, 105.
• The Pentucket Center for Alternative and Renewable Energy will have a meeting after school tomorrow in room 192. Anyone interested in learning about alternative energy is welcome to attend. If you have questions, see Mr. DiFelice.
• Ms. Costello will be offering another Study Skills & Test Taking Strategies Workshop for students before mid-term exams. It will be held Tuesday, Jan 8th after school in the library. See Ms. Costello for more details.
• The library will be closed E period today.
• Please come to the GSA meeting tomorrow. There will be important issues discussed, and this meeting is mandatory for all members. New members are always welcome.
• Winter cheering is back! Come to a meeting tonight from 6-7 in the mini gym to see if cheering fits in your busy schedule
• These are the last three days of Jar Wars! Seniors are in the lead, but juniors are coming on fast. The competition is on to help the homeless this holiday season, so give up your change.
• Juniors: if you are still interested in the Job Shadow Program, please pass in student information form located on the last page of the packet by Wednesday. See Mrs. Collins in guidance with questions.
• Faculty: if you ordered from the Book Man, your money is due to Mrs. Merritt now.
• There’s only five days left to get a book to read over vacation. See Ms. Costello in the library.
• Congratulations to the girls indoor track team, who beat both North Andover and Wilmington on Saturday to improve their record to 4-0 on the season.
• Frosh: $37.50 is needed each year from you, or get ahead and pay for all four years at $150. The student government will have a table set up in the morning by the café and at some lunches. They will also be selling Sachem Pride bracelets for $3. Please show your Sachem Pride by buying one, whether or not you like the freshman class! Remember though, the $37.50dues are mandatory, so get a check from your parents.
• Please come to the next GSA meeting on December 18. We will be discussing important issues, and this meeting is mandatory for all members. New members are always welcome.
• Applying to Northeastern? Come learn about it from a student’s perspective on Tuesday, Dec. 18th during all three lunches, and an informational meeting at 2:30 in Guidance.
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Cycle day J/10
Lunch: Chicken parm w/pasta

• We have exciting news! Beginning TODAY plastic recycling will begin in the café. For every bottle you recycle, your TREES member will give you a cookie! This special cookie offer is only at lunch today, so if you love TREES, recycle please!
• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• Frosh: $37.50 is needed each year from you, or get ahead and pay for all four years at $150. The student government will have a table set up in the morning by the café and at some lunches. They will also be selling Sachem Pride bracelets for $3. Please show your Sachem Pride by buying one, whether or not you like the freshman class! Remember though, the $37.50dues are mandatory, so get a check from your parents.
• The library is closed C and F periods today.
• Art Club meets today after school in room 171.
• Please come to the next GSA meeting net week on December 18. We will be discussing important issues, and this meeting is mandatory for all members. New members are always welcome.
• The library will be closing at 2:20 today for a meeting.
• Rehearsal for Into the Woods will be to learn Your Fault and Last Midnight. Needed are Jack, the Baker, Little Red, Cinderella and the Witch.
• There is a TREES meeting in room 107 right after school today, and it is very important.
• Sophomores: your T-shirts are in! If you prepaid for a shirt, come pick it AFTER SCHOOL in room 144. Leftover shirts will be sold on a first come – first serve basis, starting Wednesday.
• Wanna learn to pop & lock it? Come to Break Dance Club Thursday after school in room 5.
• Slots are still available for the first ever Ski & Snowboarding Club. If you’re sick of paying outrageous lift fees, or don’t have a ride to the slopes, this club is for you. There will be an informational meeting right after school Thursday in the café, and forms are available in the office. See Mr. Thornton for details.
• Occasionally the Guidance Office receives information regarding scholarship opportunities for which we are asked to submit names of potential candidates. Any seniors who would like to be considered for scholarships, and have not already submitted an activity sheet to their guidance counselor should submit an activity sheet/resume to Mrs. Kohut as early in their senior year as possible.
• There will be a yearbook meeting, open to all, Thursday 12/13 in room 7 after school.
• Community Service opportunity: the Page School Library is looking for help from 2:30- 3:30 any afternoon. Please see Mrs. Collins in Guidance for details.
• Cookie Dough orders will be on Thursday. Please make arrangements to be picked up after school with your order. See Mrs. Beaton or Mrs. Kelley with questions.
• Applying to Northeastern? Come learn about it from a student’s perspective on Tuesday, Dec. 18th during all three lunches, and an informational meeting at 2:30 in Guidance.
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.
• Any junior who may have a career interest or is interested in National Job Shadow Day in early February should sign up in the guidance office or see Mrs. Collins for further information. The deadline to register is Dec. 14.
• Like pizza and battling against the other classes? Participate in Jar Wars! Every day at lunch, put color in your class’s jar. The class with the most money raised before the holiday break gets a pizza party.
• How many hours a day do you spend in front of your computer? Imagine using that time to help end world hunger! All you have to do is point and click. Go to www.freerice.com, and for every vocabulary definition that you get correct, the UN donates 20 grains of rice to needy families in various countries.

Friday, December 07, 2007
Cycle day 7
Lunch: mozzarella sticks

• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• Community service opportunity: The Page School library is looking for help from 2:30 – 3:30 any afternoon. Please see Mrs. Collins for details.
• Applying to Northeastern? Come learn about it from a student’s perspective on Tuesday, Dec. 18th during all three lunches, and an informational meeting at 2:30 in Guidance.
• Be sure to show your Sachem pride this week by purchasing a “Sachem Pride” wristband on sale in some lunches.
• Freshmen: be sure to pick up a flyer for our dues drive! You need to bring $37.50 by December 14th to the freshmen class officers. This is mandatory! You may pick up sheets in the office.
• Seniors: The Louise E. Mills Credit Union Scholarship has become available. If you have a parent that is a member of the credit union and you are planning on enrolling in a college degree program next fall, please see Mrs. Kohut in Guidance immediately. The deadline for submission is this Friday!
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.
• Any junior who may have a career interest or is interested in National Job Shadow Day in early February should sign up in the guidance office or see Mrs. Collins for further information. The deadline to register is Dec. 14.
• Like pizza and battling against the other classes? Participate in Jar Wars! Every day at lunch, put color in your class’s jar. The class with the most money raised before the holiday break gets a pizza party.
• Imagine you’re homeless, living in a cardboard box and have no coat, no shoes, and no hope. Worst of all, you have no food because some cold-hearted Pentucket student wouldn’t donate canned goods. Don’t be that student! Donate cans now in the English and Social Studies rooms.
• How many hours a day do you spend in front of your computer? Imagine using that time to help end world hunger! All you have to do is point and click. Go to www.freerice.com, and for every vocabulary definition that you get correct, the UN donates 20 grains of rice to needy families in various countries.
• The library is closed to study halls E, F and G today.
• Did you see the SADD chain of life today in the lobby? You, and every student in this school, has a link on this chain. It’s a symbol of the SADD commitment to stop drunk driving. We are all linked together and have a moral obligation to watch out for one-another, so don’t break the chain!
• Musical auditioners: the cast list is up. Everyone in the cast should plan on a first rehearsal on Monday. A schedule will be posted to School Loop over the weekend and copies will be available on Monday.

Thursday, December 06, 2007
Cycle day 6
Lunch: soft shell tacos

• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• Community service opportunity: The Page School library is looking for help from 2:30 – 3:30 any afternoon. Please see Mrs. Collins for details.
• Hey there hipsters! Ms. Fichera’s windows are old news…what’s really exciting is Mr. Langlois! His hair is off the heazy…but how does he do it? If you want to know what Mr. Langlois uses to spike his hair every morning, then come to Café Jazz next Friday at 7PM. There will be free food and great music! So, to figure out the mystery of Mr. Langlois’ hair, come to Café Jazz!
• Applying to Northeastern? Come learn about it from a student’s perspective on Tuesday, Dec. 18th during all three lunches, and an informational meeting at 2:30 in Guidance.
• TREES members have a meeting today. Please make every effort to attend, as we are implementing plastic and metal recycling next week and need your help. Please see Mr. Ruland if you are unable to attend. Members should make sure they have emptied their boxes this week. They should be emptied in the black dumpster on the loading dock.
• Hola amigos! The next Spanish Club meeting for all members, officers and anyone who would like to join will be today in room 56. Please bring your $10 in dues.
• Attention all students auditioning for the musical: Information for vocal callbacks is now posted outside of room 173. Please check the list. Acting auditions are today after school. Everyone please remember to be there on time and return your signed parent letter.
• Members of National Honor Society: Our rescheduled meeting is today, right after school: attendance is mandatory.
• SADD members are reminded that there is an important meeting today after school.
• SAVE meets today after school in Mod 3.
• The library is closed E period today.
• Be sure to show your Sachem pride this week by purchasing a “Sachem Pride” wristband on sale in some lunches.
• Freshmen: be sure to pick up a flyer for our dues drive! You need to bring $37.50 by December 14th to the freshmen class officers. This is mandatory! You may pick up sheets in the office.
• The Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies workshop has been rescheduled to today at 2:20 in the library.
• Seniors: The Louise E. Mills Credit Union Scholarship has become available. If you have a parent that is a member of the credit union and you are planning on enrolling in a college degree program next fall, please see Mrs. Kohut in Guidance immediately. The deadline for submission is this Friday!
• Do you want to be a member of the first-ever Pentucket Skiing and Boarding Club? Slots are still available. If you are sick of paying outrageous lift fees or don’t have a ride to the slopes, this club is for you. There will be an informational meeting Thursday right after school in the café. See Mr. Thornton for details.
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.
• Any junior who may have a career interest or is interested in National Job Shadow Day in early February should sign up in the guidance office or see Mrs. Collins for further information. The deadline to register is Dec. 14.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Cycle day 5
Lunch: chicken parm w/pasta

• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• Applying to Northeastern? Come learn about it from a student’s perspective on Tuesday, Dec. 18th during all three lunches, and an informational meeting at 2:30 in Guidance.
• The TREES meeting for today has been postponed until tomorrow. Please make every effort to attend, as we are implementing plastic and metal recycling next week and need your help. Please see Mr. Ruland if you are unable to attend. Members should make sure they have emptied their boxes this week. They should be emptied in the black dumpster on the loading dock.
• Hola amigos! The next Spanish Club meeting for all members, officers and anyone who would like to join will be on Thursday in room 56. Please bring your $10 in dues.
• Uniforms will not be rented out today for photo day. If you forgot to bring in your uniform, you need to call home and have someone bring it in for you.
• Attention all students auditioning for the musical: Information for vocal callbacks is now posted outside of room 173. Please check the list. Acting auditions are today after school. Everyone please remember to be there on time and return your signed parent letter.
• Members of National Honor Society: Our rescheduled meeting is Thursday right after school: attendance is mandatory.
• SADD members are reminded that there is an important meeting this Thursday after school.
• The library will be open periods F and G today.
• Volunteers are needed every Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Loop in Methuen from 1-3. See Mrs. Collins in guidance for more details or a date when you can work.
• SAVE meets today after school in Mod 3.
• Be sure to show your Sachem pride this week by purchasing a “Sachem Pride” wristband on sale in some lunches.
• Freshmen: be sure to pick up a flyer for our dues drive! You need to bring $37.50 by December 14th to the freshmen class officers. This is mandatory! You may pick up sheets in the office.
• The Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies workshop has been rescheduled to Thursday Dec. 6th at 2:20 in the library.
• There will be a Lit Mag meeting today after school in room 105.
• Seniors: The Louise E. Mills Credit Union Scholarship has become available. If you have a parent that is a member of the credit union and you are planning on enrolling in a college degree program next fall, please see Mrs. Kohut in Guidance immediately. The deadline for submission is this Friday!
• Do you want to be a member of the first-ever Pentucket Skiing and Boarding Club? Slots are still available. If you are sick of paying outrageous lift fees or don’t have a ride to the slopes, this club is for you. There will be an informational meeting Thursday right after school in the café. See Mr. Thornton for details.
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.
• Sophomores: your t-shirts are in! If you prepaid for a shirt, pick it up after school in room 144. Leftover shirts will be sold on a first-come basis starting Wednesday.
• Any junior who may have a career interest or is interested in National Job Shadow Day in early February should sign up in the guidance office or see Mrs. Collins for further information. The deadline to register is Dec. 14.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Cycle day 4/D
Lunch: Rib BBQ sandwich

• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• Volunteers are needed every Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Loop in Methuen from 1-3. See Mrs. Collins in guidance for more details or a date when you can work.
• SAVE meets today after school in Mod 3.
• A reminder to everyone auditioning for the musical: vocal auditions are today after school. Everyone please be on time and ready to go at the time you are scheduled. Don’t forget to return your signed parent letter.
• Girls basketball uniforms will be given out today after school at the cage; hockey equipment will be given out tonight at 5PM.
• Be sure to show your Sachem pride this week by purchasing a “Sachem Pride” wristband on sale in some lunches.
• Freshmen: be sure to pick up a flyer for our dues drive! You need to bring $37.50 by December 14th to the freshmen class officers. This is mandatory! You may pick up sheets in the office.
• Football players are reminded that their banquet is tonight at DiBurro’s at 6:30 and you must wear a shirt and tie.
• The library is closed today.
• The Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies workshop has been rescheduled to Thursday Dec. 6th at 2:20 in the library.
• There will be a Lit Mag meeting tomorrow after school in room 105.
• Seniors: The Louise E. Mills Credit Union Scholarship has become available. If you have a parent that is a member of the credit union and you are planning on enrolling in a college degree program next fall, please see Mrs. Kohut in Guidance immediately. The deadline for submission is this Friday!
• Do you want to be a member of the first-ever Pentucket Skiing and Boarding Club? Slots are still available. If you are sick of paying outrageous lift fees or don’t have a ride to the slopes, this club is for you. There will be an informational meeting Thursday right after school in the café. See Mr. Thornton for details.
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.
• Sophomores: your t-shirts are in! If you prepaid for a shirt, pick it up after school in room 144. Leftover shirts will be sold on a first-come basis starting Wednesday.
• Any junior who may have a career interest or is interested in National Job Shadow Day in early February should sign up in the guidance office or see Mrs. Collins for further information. The deadline to register is Dec. 14

Monday, December 03, 2007
Cycle day 3/C
Lunch: Mac & cheese

• The next National Honor Society meeting is today after school.
• There is an important SADD meeting today after school in room 106.
• Notice to all students and faculty: The National Honor Society is trying to raise funds during the holiday season for the Emmaus House, a shelter for homeless families in Haverhill. By donating old cell phones, you can help us raise money to buy playground equipment and today for homeless children. Please bring in any old cell phones- they don’t have to work or need the chargers – and drop them in the box in the office.
• Volunteers are needed every Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Loop in Methuen from 1-3. See Mrs. Collins in guidance for more details or a date when you can work.
• Would you like to improve your test scores? Ms. Costello is offering a Test-Taking and Study Skills Workshop for students tomorrow in the library from 2:20 – 3PM. See Ms. Costello for more information.
• Musical dance auditions are today after school. Please be in room 173 no later than 2:30 with dance-appropriate shoes and clothing. If you are not at auditions today you will not be cast in the musical, unless you have spoken with Mrs. Aslam.
• Please bring in cans of food for our food drive for the homeless this month. Boxes are in the English and Social Studies classrooms.
• Sophomores: your t-shirts are in! If you prepaid for a shirt, pick it up after school in room 144. Leftover shirts will be sold on a first-come basis starting Wednesday.
• The library is closed C, D, A, B and E periods today.
• Any junior who may have a career interest or is interested in National Job Shadow Day in early February should sign up in the guidance office or see Mrs. Collins for further information. The deadline to register is Dec. 14.
• Dr. Cynthia Morrissette was honored December 1, 2007 as TEACHER OF THE YEAR by Delta Kappa Gamma, Epsilon Chapter of Massachusetts. Her outstanding leadership as Foreign Language Department Chair in Methuen and her caring Methodology as a Spanish teacher were highlighted in the presentation at the Lanam Club in Andover.