MRHS Announcements 10.19.2018

From: "Mountain Ridge Marquee" <webmaster@dvusd.org>
Subject: MRHS Announcements 10.19.2018
Date: October 19th 2018

Good Morning Mountain Ridge. You may have noticed that the phone number for Teen Lifeline is on the back of your student ID.  Teen Lifeline is available to help you or your friends in times of crisis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Teen Lifeline information is also on our website under the “For Students” tab.  Please know that if you or your friends are in crisis, you are not alone.  There are resources for you, your family, teachers, counselors, coaches and Teen Lifeline. Please ask for help when you need it. You are not alone.

We are giving students one last opportunity to purchase iPad insurance for $25.00.  This opportunity starts on Monday, October 22^nd and goes through the end of the month.

During lunch Monday, October 22^nd Ridge is hosting a College and Career fair.  Take advantage of this chance to meet with several reps from in-state and out-of-state colleges.  There will be several career or military based options to see, as well.  Wear your favorite college shirt and support the College and Career fair.

Art Alliance is having their annual pizza and paint party today from 11 AM – 3:00 PM.  We will meet in the F building.

Attention!  The food drive has been extended.  We will be collecting food and nonperishable items in your 1^st hours until Monday, October 29^th.  Remember the class competition is still in effect.

#RidgeGivesDay is here!  Saturday, October 27^th from 8:00 AM – Noon.  Be sure to sign up in the C hallway for a spot.  Some volunteer spots are on campus and some are off campus.  A bonus for those in Government classes.  Some off campus volunteer locations will work longer than 4 hours.  For every hour that you work, you get an entry into a drawing for a family four pack of Disney tickets courtesy of DECA, so gather your family and friends to join us on Saturday, October 27^th.  A light breakfast is provided to get you started on your day and pizza for lunch.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Moore in the Student store.

To celebrate the Food Drive going on right now StuGo has come up with a spirit week the week of October 22^nd – 26^th.  Each day will have a specific item to bring in and the first hour class that brings in the most each day will get a prize.  Monday makes the world go “round” so bring in money.  Tuesday is “The Incredible Bulk” so bring in bulk food (rice, flour, beans, etc.)  Wednesday is “The AmeriCAN Way” so bring in cans.  Thursday is “Thirsty Thursday” so bring in water and Friday is “Fiesta FriYAY” so bring in all nonperishable items.  Go Ridge!

Please support HOSA Future Health Professionals TODAY from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM at our Panda Express fundraiser at the Arrowhead location or online.  Use flyer posted in classroom or online code, 20% of sales will be donated to the Ridge HOSA Chapter.

Winter sports tryouts begin on October 29^th.  All athletes must be cleared through the Athletic office PRIOR to tryouts.  You can pick up a physical packet in the athletic office before or after school and during lunch.  See Mrs. Wesson for questions.

Varsity Football is at home tonight against Boulder Creek and it is also SENIOR night.  Come out and support you team and the Seniors!