Announcements for Friday, October 14^th, 2011

The following colleges will have a representative in the Counseling Office next week:

Valparaiso(10/17), South East Missouri State(10/17), Illinois State University(10/17), Knox College(10/18), Greenville College(10/18), & McKendree University(10/18). Please see me, in the Guidance Office, by 3:30pm the day before for a pass. ~ Mrs. Mertens

Juniors and seniors are invited to attend two upcoming college fairs: This Sunday (10-16) St. Louis University will host a college fair from Noon-3:00pm at SLU’s Simon Recreation Center & on Tuesday (10-18) SIUE will host the IACAC College Fair in SIUE’s Morris University Ctr. from 6:00-7:30pm. ~ Mrs. Douglas

JROTC: Polo shirts have arrived in time for club photos! Come to D104 to pick up your shirt and to pick up your permission slip for the Yearbook Photo! JROTC yearbook photo is scheduled for Monday (10-17) at 8:45am in the PAC. You must have a pass to leave class. ~ Mrs. Burch & Mrs. Belline

Military Connections Members: Please pick up your permission slip for yearbook pictures in D104. Pictures will be Monday (10-17) at 9:00am in the PAC. ~ Mrs. Burch

Lancers for Change: A few important dates to remember. TONIGHT from 4:00-10:00pm or tomorrow morning from 9:00-Noon come help set up for the homecoming dance. Join us Monday (10-17) morning for out meeting at 8:00 in the PAC. Also, don't forget about club picture day next Tuesday (10-18). LFC picture is scheduled for 11:45 in the PAC. Wear your Lancer spirit wear! ~ Any questions? See Mrs. Nesbit in 0101 or Mrs. Cox in I200. Mrs. Nesbit & Mrs. Cox

Art Club: Please stop by to see Mrs. Santos in Q103 to get a Yearbook Picture pass. Pictures are on Tuesday (10-18) at 2:15pm in the PAC. ~ Mrs. Santos

Lancer news articles are due TODAY (10-14). ~ Ms. McGee

Debate team members: See Mrs. Harms today (10-14) or Monday (10-17) morning to get a pass for the Debate Team picture on Monday (10-17) at 3:00pm. Also, we will practice Monday and Tuesday next week and not on Thursday because of the parent-teacher conferences. Tell your parents that the parent meeting noted on your calendar for Monday the 17^th is rescheduled for Monday, October 24. Some of you still owe money for Rams tickets that weren’t sold or returned. ~ Mrs. Harms

Attention NHS members: Please pay $8 for t-shirts and $15 for sweatshirts to Mrs. Hoerner or Lisa Ling by Tuesday (10-18). ~ Mrs. Hoerner

Attention H.O.P.E. Club: If you did not receive a pass for our club yearbook picture for Monday, please see Ms. Keim in P103. Our next meeting will be Wednesday (10-19) at 8:00am in P103. ~ Ms. Keim

Attention Fellowship of Christian Athletes! The next FCA meeting will be Monday (10-17) night in the cafeteria. The food, fun, and fellowship begins at 7:09pm. Bring money for pizza! The meeting topic is "God's Ultimate Top 10, part 1." ~ Mr. Patton

Interact: T-shirt money is due by end of TODAY (10-14). Also, please stop by Q200 or G106 to pick up your yearbook picture pass. ~ Mrs. Scaiefe & Mrs. Watts

Attention STRIDE students: Please see Mr. Boyt TODAY if you signed up to volunteer this weekend at the Humane Society 5k. Also, see Mr. Boyt or Ms. Ainsworth today or Monday for a Yearbook Photo Pass. ~ Mr. Boyt

Attention all Students and Staff: The Health Education Club is providing Discount Cards to all students and staff. These cards are being offered to encourage everyone to begin or continue to make healthy choices. The club welcomes everyone to take advantage of the discounts offered on the back of each card including the 14-day free trial membership to the YMCA. Eat right, Exercise regularly, and make healthy choices . . . The results will surprise you! The cards should be given out by your 2^nd hour teacher today. ~ Belleville East Health Education Club

Attention all boys interested in trying out for basketball: If you are in a fall sport or did not attend the meeting you need to see Coach Hoffman ASAP for the paperwork. Tryouts are November 7^th! All paper work must be turned in and you must have a current physical on file before the 7^th. ~ Coach Hoffman

Students who ride the bus: The assembly TODAY (10-14) will begin at 2:00pm. Attendance is voluntary. Please be aware that only 4 buses will be available to transport students home at that time. If you intend to leave at 2:00pm, you need to make every effort to find alternative means of transportation to get you home. Overcrowding on the buses could be a problem at 2:00 and some students may not be able to ride as a result. All the buses will run at the end of the assembly at 3:25pm. ~ Mr. Perkins

Schedule for TODAY:

6:30a.m. Pep Rally with Fox 2 News in the football stadium

1^st – 8:30-9:05 a.m.

2^nd – 9:10-9:45 a.m.

6^th – 9:50-10:25 a.m.

3A- 10:30-10:55 a.m.

3B – 11:00-11:25 a.m.

4A – 11:30-11:55 a.m.

4B – 12:00-12:25 p.m.

5A – 12:30-12:55 p.m.

5B – 1:00-1:25 p.m.

7^th - 1:30-2:00 p.m.

Assembly – 2:00-3:25 p.m. (students may leave campus at 2:00pm or stay for assembly until 3:25pm. Students not staying for the assembly MUST leave campus immediately at 2:00pm.)

For those attending the Homecoming Dance! The dance will be on Saturday (10-15) from 7:00 - 11:00pm in the gymnasium.

Please bring your ID to the dance. No entry after 9:00 p.m.
Voting for the King and Queen will take place at the dance. You cannot vote without an ID.
Homecoming is semi-formal: NO JEANS or inappropriate attire.
No inappropriate dancing.
East is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Arrange a ride in advance. Any student left on the premises 30 minutes after the dance will be escorted to the police station where they will wait for a ride. That student will also lose the privilege to attend future dances.

Students planning to attend tonight's football game should arrange transportation for after the game ahead of time. Students and other guests at athletic events are not permitted to remain on school property after the events. Students and guests are not permitted to hang out on the properties of surrounding businesses, such as McDonald's, Taco Bell and Shop-n-Save. Students who hang out on these properties after the game may be banned from attending future East sporting events and face other school discipline. In addition, businesses surrounding the school have authorized the police to arrest anyone who hangs out on their properties for trespassing.

Announcements for Monday, October 17^th, 2011

Lancer magazine staff meets TOMORROW (10-18) at 7:45am in D207. ~ Ms. McGee

Attention all students that are interested in wrestling this season: You must attend one of the informational meetings TOMORROW (10-18), in the gym annex lobby, at either 8:00am or 3:30pm. You must have a current sports physical on file in the nurse’s office before the season starts November 7th. ~ Coach Brown

Art Club: Please stop by to see Mrs. Santos in Q103 to get a Yearbook Picture pass. Pictures are TOMORROW (10-18) at 2:15pm in the PAC. ~ Mrs. Santos

Debate team members: The Debate Team picture is TODAY at 3:00pm. Also, we will practice TODAY and TOMORROW and not on Thursday because of the parent-teacher conferences. Tell your parents that the parent meeting noted on your calendar for Monday the 17^th is rescheduled for Monday, October 24. Some of you still owe money for Rams tickets that weren’t sold or returned. ~ Mrs. Harms

Attention NHS members: Please pay $8 for t-shirts and $15 for sweatshirts to Mrs. Hoerner or Lisa Tong by TOMORROW (10-18). ~ Mrs. Hoerner

Attention Fellowship of Christian Athletes! The next FCA meeting will be TONIGHT (10-17) in the cafeteria. The food, fun, and fellowship begins at 7:09pm. Bring money for pizza! The meeting topic is "God's Ultimate Top 10, part 1." ~ Mr. Patton

Attention all Students and Staff: The Health Education Club is providing Discount Cards to all students and staff. These cards are being offered to encourage everyone to begin or continue to make healthy choices. The club welcomes everyone to take advantage of the discounts offered on the back of each card including the 14-day free trial membership to the YMCA. Eat right, Exercise regularly, and make healthy choices . . . The results will surprise you! The cards should be given to you by your 2^nd hour teacher. ~ Belleville East Health Education Club

Tickets for the O’Fallon/East football game scheduled for this Friday (10-21) will be on sale today (10-17) thru Thursday (10-20) in the Bookstore. Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens; sales are cash only and no refunds given. This game is likely to be a sell out so buy your tickets this week.

Announcements for Wednesday, October 19^th, 2011

Sophomores: Are you interested in attending an exciting weekend leadership retreat the first weekend of June at U of I? See Mrs. Douglas in the Counseling Office for more information and application. ~ Mrs. Douglas

The Career & College Group, “Decisions—Post 12^th Grade” will meet TOMORROW (10-20) in the library’s computer lab #2 during the A half of lunch hours. Participants should report directly to the library, instead of going to Study Hall. If you have questions about the group, please see Mr. Wilder or Mrs. Brown in the Counseling Center. ~ Mr. Wilder

Octagon Club: please attend our meeting TOMORROW (10-20) at 8:00am in T-bldg. We will discuss some upcoming events. ~ Mrs. Baldus & Mrs. Seneczyn

Lancers For Change we need a design for our t-shirts we will be ordering in the next few weeks. If you would like to submit a picture with the LFC letters on there, please bring it to Mrs. Nesbit or Mrs. Cox’s room by Monday (10-24). We will vote on the designs Tuesday-Friday next week. ~ Mrs. Nesbit & Mrs. Cox

Attention Model UN: Please attend a brief meeting TOMORROW (10-20) after school in F205 to discuss preparations for the Fall Conference. ~ Mr. Novaria

Art Club: No meeting this Thursday (10-20) because of parent teacher conferences, but we will meet on Thursday, October 27 to paint pumpkins. ~ Mrs. Santos

Attention Freshman Girls! If you are interested in trying out for freshman girl's basketball, you must turn in all paperwork to Coach Patton by next Friday, October 28th. If you have any questions, see Coach Patton ASAP. ~ Coach Patton

Attention Students: Despite what you may have heard, the Mashiriki Multicultural Club is still alive on the Belleville East campus. The last day to sign up for the club will be TOMORROW (10-20). Please be advised of the grade and discipline expectations associated with the club before you sign up. Please check the student announcements for sign up locations. ~ Mashiriki Sponsors

For those students unfamiliar with the club, information can be picked up in the following locations:

E119 Mr. Young/Mr. Barriger; P100 Mrs. Creek; P102 Mrs. Bergmann; Q212 Mrs. Tesluki-Ecker; S106 Mr. Moran; S205 Mrs. Deboer; S206 Miss Dinga; F102 Mr. O’Chiu & Counseling Center—Mrs. Hill/Mrs. Brown

The next meeting will be held Monday (10-24) in S205/S206. You MUST attend this meeting or speak with one of the advisors regarding your absence.

What are you going to do when you get out of school early TODAY?? Here is an idea … head to PEACHY YOGURT BAR and help out the 4^th Annual Lancers 5K Run for Charity in the process! Peachy is donating 15% of all sales TODAY to the 5K run. If you’re interested in signing up for 5K then pick up a registration form in the main office and check out the shirt you’ll get just for registering. ~ Mr. Nesbit

Schedule for Wednesday, October 19th

1st period 8:30-8:53 a.m.

2nd period 8:58-9:25 a.m.

3rd period 9:30-9:53 a.m.

4th period 9:58-10:21 a.m.

5th period 10:26-10:49 a.m.

6th period 10:54-11:17 a.m.

7th period 11:22-11:45 a.m.

Announcements for Tuesday, October 18^th, 2011

Octagon Club: please attend our meeting on Thursday, October 20th at 8:00am in T-bldg. We will discuss some upcoming events. ~ Mrs. Baldus & Mrs. Seneczyn

Ecology Club: Shirt & Hoodie Order Forms are due TOMORORW (10-19.) Order forms are available in G-201. All meetings are on Wednesdays at 8:00am in G-201. Membership is open to all students all year. ~ Dr. Short

Lancer Book Club: Club shirt orders are available in room S105. Order form and money are due to Mrs. McIlwain by Friday, October 28th. ~ Mrs. McIlwain

H.O.P.E. Club: We will meet TOMORROW (10-19) morning at 8:00am in P103. New members are always welcome! ~ Ms. Keim & Mrs. Brown

Young Democrats: We will be working every morning in room S105 this week getting ready for Llama Day on October 25th. Mrs. McIlwain

Lancers for Change: If you didn’t get a pass from Mrs. Nesbit or Mrs. Cox for the LFC pictures, please come by O101 TODAY and get one. Pictures are TODAY (10-18) at 11:45am in the PAC (wear your Lancer Spirit Wear) with dress code bottoms. ~ Mrs. Nesbit & Mrs. Cox

Attention all students that are interested in wrestling this season: You must attend one of the informational meetings TODAY (10-18), in the gym annex lobby, at either 8:00am or 3:30pm. You must have a current sports physical on file in the nurse’s office before the season starts November 7th. ~ Coach Brown

Tickets for the O’Fallon/East football game scheduled for this Friday (10-21) will be on sale thru Thursday (10-20) in the Bookstore. Ticket prices are $4 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens; sales are cash only and no refunds given. This game is likely to be a sell out so buy your tickets this week.

Schedule for Wednesday, October 19th

1st period 8:30-8:53 a.m.

2nd period 8:58-9:25 a.m.

3rd period 9:30-9:53 a.m.

4th period 9:58-10:21 a.m.

5th period 10:26-10:49 a.m.

6th period 10:54-11:17 a.m.

7th period 11:22-11:45 a.m.

Announcements for Thursday, October 20^th, 2011

The following colleges will be in the Counseling Office next week: Lindenwood-St. Charles & Northern Illinois. Any senior interested please see me for a pass. ~ Mrs. Mertens

Attention Seniors: There will be a senior assembly on Monday (10-24) during 2^nd hour regarding cap & gowns. Seniors must report to their 2^nd hour class and will be released via the PA for the assembly. ~ Mr. Fehrenz

Do you like helping others, especially animals? Are you pretty good in science? A future in veterinary science may be the career for you. Come learn more about becoming a veterinarian or a vet tech on Monday, October 31, as part of the “Career Chats” series in the Counseling Center. Come chat with a local vet and get the inside scoop that could benefit you in the years ahead! Please sign up with Mrs. Mertens in the Counseling Center. ~ Mr. Wilder

The Career & College Group, “Decisions—Post 12^th Grade” will meet TODAY (10-20) in the library’s computer lab #2 during the A half of lunch hours. Participants should report directly to the library, instead of going to Study Hall. If you have questions about the group, please see Mr. Wilder or Mrs. Brown in the Counseling Center. ~ Mr. Wilder

Lancers For Change: We need a design for our t-shirts that we will be ordering in the next few weeks. If you would like to submit a picture with the LFC letters on them, please bring it to Mrs. Nesbit or Mrs. Cox’s room by Monday (10-24). We will vote on the designs Tuesday-Friday next week. ~ Mrs. Nesbit & Mrs. Cox

Attention Model UN: Please attend a brief meeting TODAY (10-20) after school in F205 to discuss preparations for the Fall Conference. ~ Mr. Novaria

Attention Fellowship of Christian Athletes: The next FCA meeting will be Monday (10-24) night in the cafeteria. The food, fun, and fellowship begins at 7:09pm. Please bring a snack or soda to share. The meeting topic is "God's Ultimate Top Ten, part 2." ~ Mr. Patton

Attention Health Education Club Members: Please remember to bring your money for the club dues as well as club shirt orders ASAP. The dues are $5 and the shirts are $15. The money and order forms can be brought to Mrs. Smith in G101 or Mr. Watkins in S102. In addition, please do not forget to sign up for upcoming activities, such as the Fall Festival and the Thanksgiving Dinner in Mrs. Smith's room. ~ Mrs. Smith

Stride members: Stop by Mr. Boyt’s room, S200, today for information about Sunday's Eckerts trip. New members are welcome to attend. ~ Mr. Boyt

Attention Students: Despite what you may have heard, the Mashariki Multicultural Club is still alive on the Belleville East campus. The last day to sign up for the club will be TODAY (10-20). Please be advised of the grade and discipline expectations associated with the club before you sign up. For those students unfamiliar with the club, information can be picked up in the following locations:

The next meeting will be held Monday (10-24) in S205/S206 at 3:30pm. You MUST attend this meeting or speak with one of the advisors regarding your absence. ~ Mashariki Sponsors

Llama Day is Back! Please help the Young Democrats raise money for Heifer International in an effort to combat hunger and poverty through animal ownership. Drop your spare change in our llama can before school and during the lunch hours on Tuesday (10-25.) Thank you.~ The Young Democrats

There is a MANDATORY MEETING for any sophomore, junior, or senior girls wishing to try out for basketball on Tuesday (10-25.) You can attend the meeting at 8:00am OR at 3:30pm in F200. The meeting should last approximately 30 minutes. Don't be late! If you cannot make this meeting you must see Coach Seipp by the end of the day on Wednesday (10-26) to be eligible for try-outs. ~ Coach Seipp

Attention all boys interested in trying out for basketball: If you have not already picked up the appropriate paperwork please see Coach Hoffman ASAP. All paperwork must be turned in prior to tryouts starting on November 7^th. You must also have a current physical on file in the nurse’s office before the 7^th. ~ Coach Hoffman

Any Freshman boys soccer players who have not turned their uniforms in, please return them to Coach Voss in S106 ASAP. ~ Coach Voss

Congratulations to the Renaissance Students of the Month! They are: Freshmen—Nick DeAngelo; Sophomore—Kevin Horner; Junior—Zach Fields & Senior—Daniel Hughes. They will be going to lunch in a limo on Tuesday (10-25).

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