MRHS Announcements 11.7.2018

From: "Mountain Ridge Marquee" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: MRHS Announcements 11.7.2018
Date: November 7th 2018

Please join us in congratulating Quinton “Q” Weaver who has been nominated as our November Rotary Student of the Month.  Quinton was nominated by our Student Support Services department.

Are you at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and in good health?  If so, please consider donating blood on Tuesday, November 20^th.  Please schedule an appointment in Mr. Prey’s room C209. 

Candles are a great gift for the upcoming holiday season.  If you would like to order a Gold Canyon candle for someone special for only $20.00.  Please see any Educators Rising member.

Best Buddies will meet in Room C113 on Thursday, November 8^th during AcaPrep.  Mark your calendar for our meeting.

DECA will be taking yearbook pictures during the 11/8 meeting so be sure to get your AcaPrep pass and LOOK GOOD!

Boys and Girls Cross Country teams both placed 3rd at Sectionals on November 1^st qualifying them for State.  Girls were led by medalist Emily Simon placing 6th with a time 19:02.  The boys had three medalists with Austin Clayton in 10^th, Gavin Allen 8^th and the AIA Division 1 Section 2 Champion was Hunter Krasa with a time of 16:07.  State is next Saturday, November 10th at Cave Creek Golf Course.

Congratulations to our Marching Band who had their best performance of the year and won the high General Effect caption at the State Marching Festival this past Saturday!  They are advancing to Championships at ASU with their highest score of the season: 87.64 and are currently ranked 4^th in the State!  Way to go Band!  Come out to cheer for them this weekend as they compete in their second to last show of the season, the Arizona Marching Band Association Championships, this Saturday at 8PM at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.

Way to go Wind Ensemble!  Mr. Scott Casagrande from Music For All visited with our Wind Ensemble students and parents this weekend to congratulate them in person for their selection as a Featured Band at the 2019 National Concert Band Festival!

Do you have any special skills when it comes to video editing or filming?  Do you have any experience as a music DJ?  The boys basketball program is looking for a music DJ, game filmers & scorebook keepers for this season.  If you're interested, see Coach Lopez in room E-103.

Men’s volleyball camp starts Tuesday, November 27^th.  Please see Coach Williams in room E-102 for registration forms or stop by bookstore.

Seniors you will have a chance to sign up to attend AcaPrep tomorrow with the U of A representative to get help completing the application.  Get an AcaPrep pass from the Counseling office to attend.

Sophomores and Juniors there is still time to sign up for the West-Mec presentation during AcaPrep tomorrow.  Get and AcaPrep pass from the Counseling office today!

Interact is collecting fuzzy socks that will be donated to children with cancer.  If you have any unopened packs of fuzzy socks, please take them to Room E208 by November 13^th.  We will also be accepting money donations by November 12^th.  

Art Alliance will meet in CC 303 this Thursday. Please bring your T shirt for printing.

Did you know that Frank Pauls is our MRHS DECA President?  Now you know!

Do you feel like you are in a crisis?  Do you know somebody else who is in a crisis?  Please ask for help from a family member, teacher, counselor, coach or Teen Lifeline.  Teen Lifeline information is on your ID card and on our website under the “For Students” tab.  You are not alone, please ask for help.