Wednesday 9/18/2019 Announcements

From: "Mountain Ridge Marquee" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: Wednesday 9/18/2019 Announcements
Date: September 18th 2019

Renaissance Cord Pick up TOMORROW during lunch.  Tables will be set up in the rotunda by the bookstore.   Stop by and pick up your earned cords.

The DECA scholarship window is open. Over $300,000 dollars up for grabs! Get online and apply NOW!!

Support Mountain Ridge Athletics: Thursday, September 19th.   Girls Volleyball against Skyline, games start at 4pm & Boys JV football home opener against Tolleson at 6pm.   GO RIDGE!

FCA will be hosting its second huddle of the year this Thursday in the small gym during aca prep. GCU will be our guest and donuts will be provided.

DECA is going on a Power Trip to Washington DC in November 14-18th, If you are interested, you will need to join DECA and be at the Sept 12th meeting.  The first NON refundable deposit is due on Sept 20th. ($400 and you can use tax credit for this!)  We will attend the DECA conference, do Hill Legislative visits and tour the Monuments by Moonlight, Arlington Cemetery, Mt. Vernon and Georgetown. It should be a GREAT POWER trip.  Come join us. Come by the student store for details 

 Are YOU interested in learning about and raising awareness for mental health? Join us for our first Active Minds meeting this Thursday during Acaprep. Make sure to pick up an acaprep pass from C204 to attend, we hope to see you there!

Every Thursday, Jamba Juice will be here for both lunches selling your favorite flavor for only $5.  Get yours before it sells out and make sure to dispose of it before entering the buildings before class.

Attention all students planning to graduate in the spring, there will be a graduation meeting about ordering caps and gowns and other information held during government AND economics classes on Friday, SEPT. 20TH IF you do not have a govt/econ class this semester, you NEED to come to the BOOKSTORE and receive a pass to attend one of these meetings.

A representative from U of A will be on campus Thurs, Sept 19th during AcaPrep. If you want to hear more about the opportunities available at UofA or have questions to ask the rep, be sure to get an AcaPrep pass from the Counseling office to attend.

Attention students going to the Homecoming dance.   This year, all attendees need to sign a Homecoming Dance Code of Conduct form.  It will be on our website for you to download on Monday September 9th 2019.   If you are bringing a non-Ridge guest, you will also need to download a guest form off of our website.  Guests will also need to turn in a Dance Code of Conduct form.  Forms need to be turned in to the conduct office before students can purchase a ticket.   Tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door.   Again, tickets WILL NOT be sold at the door. 

All tickets need to be purchased before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27th.  Please wait to buy guest tickets until you have confirmed your guest has been approved.   Approval lists will be updated at lunch daily, and held at the bookstore.  All forms will be turned in to the conduct office BEFORE SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING LUNCH.  Remember, you MUST have your student ID in order to get in the door.  Guests need their ID, as well.  

Students who are in possession of anything related to vaping/tobacco at the dance will not be allowed into the dance, and will be suspended off campus the following week.  Seniors who are off-campus suspended will lose the privilege to walk at graduation.  Thank you for following all school and district expectations.