Information for November 20, 2019
School News:
All students. This week is Varsity Club's annual Warmth Drive for Cass Community Services of Detroit. We are collecting new and used coats, hats, gloves, boots, and blankets. Each student will receive a ticket for each item donated for one of two $25 gift cards, and the club or sports team with the highest percentage donated will earn $150 for their organization. We are collecting in front of Cleminson at both lunches through Friday of this week.
South has the opportunity to travel to Washington DC! You can learn more about history and government while considering a variety of viewpoints. Using DC as a living classroom, you will make personal connections with the people and institutions that embody our nation’s past and present. See Mrs. Pierce in room 168 for more details! Student information meeting is on Thursday in room 168 at 3:15pm!
Culture Week is coming up! The events will include a luncheon on Tuesday, Dialogue Day on Wednesday, movie night on Thursday, and a guest speaker on Friday. There will also be a historical display in Cleminson Hall all week. Dialogue Day permission slips are now due on Friday, November 22nd in Room 222. Join us for an engaging day of conversation on December 4th.
Club News:
Young Democrats will meet this Thursday after school in room 215.
Architecture Club will be meeting TODAY after school in room 215.
Yoga club will be meeting TODAY after school in Cleminson. All levels are welcome!
Like debating? Then join Speech and Debate club after school on Monday, November 25th in Mr. Cox's room, 297. We will have an informational meeting and end with a quick debate.
All students are welcome to attend our first annual Pottery Extravaganza! This week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, after school. Come to room 120. Experienced students will be present to help you learn to throw a pot on the potter's wheel.
Link Leaders: Our next meeting is at 7:45 AM on Monday 11/25. We will be preparing for the 8th grader visit on 11/26. If you are not going to be in school on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, please tell email Mr. Hecker ASAP!!!!
There is a Video Club meeting Thursday after school in the TV Studio – Rm45
Join Coding Club on Friday at 7:20 AM for its first informational meeting!! There is no experience required to join. Learn basic to advanced programming techniques and computer information. Again, we will meet before school in the library at 7:20 AM Friday, November the 22nd.
The Shakespeare Club will have a meeting this Thursday in Ms. Peck’s room. They will be taking their yearbook photo at the beginning of the meeting, so please come early!
Sports News:
The Grosse Pointe Synchronized Swimming Team will continue conditioning tonight in the South weight room from 5 to 6:30. Conditioning will be held through Friday. Although conditioning is not mandatory, swimmers interested in joining the synchro team are encouraged to attend.
Boys interested in swim and dive, practices start next week Monday and will go from 3:30-5 PM. make sure you get your gold card, physical, and team policy form turned in. also remember to register for family ID on the gp south athletic website.
