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Announcements for Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Today is the first Friday of December and some of our students and staff have entered BEAST mode. How does one accomplish this, you ask? Well, it starts when they BELIEVE in themselves and strive to EXCEL in everything they do. They ACHIEVE the goals they set for themselves and therefore, SUCCEED. However, most of all, they TRY their best. So you have to ask yourself, do you have what it takes to be a BEAST in the classroom? ~ BELIEVE Team

All December graduates: If you have applied for and are on pace to graduate in December, you need to stop and see Mrs. Sauerwein in the class office as soon as possible. She will provide you with the information you will need to complete for the graduation process. This must be done on your time. You will not be excused if you are late to class. ~ Mr. Perkins

Fellowship of Christian Athletes!! The next FCA meeting will be Monday (12-5) in the cafeteria. Please bring a snack or soda to share. The food, fun, and fellowship will begin at 7:09pm. ~ Mr. Patton

The 1^st Boys home basketball game is Tuesday, December 6^th. Any student that plans to attend should stay after school Monday, December 5^th in the gym annex to learn the new fan chants. Practice will last about 30 min. Blue Crew shirts will also be on sale Monday in the Lancer room for $12.00 ~ Mr. Skaer

Attention all Lancer fans and Twitter users!!!! Belleville East Athletics is now on TWITTER. Can’t make the game and want to know? Check in on the Lancers. Follow us at BTHS-EAST LANCERS for score updates. Again to find us search on twitter for the username BTHS-EAST LANCERS ~ Mr. Loyet

You may have noticed that some students were braving the cold by standing at the entrances of the parking lot yesterday. Those people were your Belleville East Lifesavers. They were taking a seat belt survey for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Starting today, Lifesavers will be promoting safe driving through an IDOT grant called Operation Teen Safe Driving. Be sure to buckle up for the ride and be on the lookout for more activities relating to safe driving, after all, we’re all “Driving for MY Life and YOURS!” ~ Mrs. Hettenhausen

Students: Please remember that hats and hoods should be removed as soon as you enter the buildings. ~ Mr. Fehrenz

JROTC- Congratulations Belleville East. At the November School Board meeting, the board approved an application for an Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Program for District 201. Thank you to all who signed petitions and came to the meeting to support a program at our school. We will keep you posted on the process in the months to come. Meanwhile, please continue to support our club. ~ Mrs. Burch & Mrs. Belline

Announcements for Monday, December 5th, 2011

Attention Mashariki Students: There will be a meeting after school TODAY (12-5) in T-Bldg from 3:30-5:00. If you cannot attend this meeting please see one of the sponsors. ~ Mashariki Sponsors

The Health Education club will have a meeting at 8:00 am on Wednesday (12-7) in S102 (Note room change). We will have t-shirts and additional order forms, discuss the faculty screenings and upcoming health fairs. Please see Mr. Watkins in S102 if you cannot attend. ~ Mr. Watkins

Fellowship of Christian Athletes!! The next FCA meeting will be TODAY (12-5) in the cafeteria. Please bring a snack or soda to share. The food, fun, and fellowship will begin at 7:09pm. ~ Mr. Patton

All Junior or Senior Boys interested in becoming a Mr. Lancer Pageant Contestant , please talk to your coach or club sponsor to get your name in to Mrs. Loyet by this Wednesday (12-7). ~ Mrs. Loyet & Mrs. Meyer

The 1^st Boys home basketball game is TOMORROW (12-6). Any student that plans to attend should stay after school today, December 5^th in the gym annex to learn the new fan chants. Practice will last about 30 min. Blue Crew shirts will also be on sale today in the Lancer room for $12.00 ~ Mr. Skaer

Students: When two lanes of traffic are leaving a student parking lot exit, traffic in the right lane must turn right and traffic in the left lane must turn left. Drivers turning from the wrong lane will be ticketed and will lose campus parking privileges. ~ Officer Hunter

Today is the kick off to our “Make a Change” fundraiser. Please consider helping your fellow classmates in financial need this holiday season! Remember, any class that collects $250.00 or more will be rewarded with a pizza party. Any class with 15 or less students needs to collect $125.00 to be eligible for a pizza party.

Our students at Belleville East are full of character. Here is a story of 2 Belleville East sisters that we helped several years ago. The definition of CARING- Being compassionate and showing others you care.

These 2 girls embody the meaning of CARING. They both always came to school smiling, completed homework, earned good grades, treated others with kindness, and found a way to be active and a part of their school. One of the girls confided in a teacher that her mom had lost her job which led to the loss of their home. They were currently living with a family member and struggling day to day.

When these girls were approached and told that we would like to help them during the holiday season, all they were concerned about was their mom and making sure that she could have some clothes to go on job interviews. They weren’t concerned about themselves, just making sure that their mom was ok. We were able to help their mom get clothes and other personal items. We also made sure these 2 CARING young ladies had a great Christmas! ~ Mrs. Seneczyn

Announcements for Tuesday, December 7th, 2011

Also, early graduates need to stop by the Health office for their immunization records. You will need them for jobs and college applications. ~ The Nurses

Octagon Club and American Studies Class: If you are purchasing an item for our Adopt A Family Program, please have all gifts turned in by TOMORROW (12-8) to Mrs. Baldus or Mrs. Seneczyn. ~ Mrs. Baldus and Mrs. Seneczyn

Lancer Book Club: - Stop by S105 and pick up your 'borrowed' copy of The Girl Who Owned a City by O. T. Nelson. Published in 1975, it has a plot similar to Gone. ~ Mrs. McIlwain

Young Democrats: Meetings are every Friday before school in S105. New members and visitors are always welcome. ~ Mrs. McIlwain

Comic Book Club Members: Order forms and money for our January selection Black Lagoon (cost $9.25) are due to Mrs. Hayes in D204 by this Friday (12-9). Order forms can be found on Mrs. Hayes’ door if you have yet to get one. Also, don’t forget about our holiday party on December 15 from 4:30-7 at Fantasy Books in downtown Belleville. See Mrs. Hayes in D204 if you have questions. ~ Mrs. Hayes

Attention H.O.P.E. Club: Anyone who is interested in going to the Rams game on December 18^th, we still have several free tickets available. Please see Mrs. Keim in P103 or check the door or P103 for a permission slip. ~ Mrs. Keim

Art Club: We will meet TOMMORROW (12-8) for the Christmas Pizza Party. Bring $1 for pizza and soda; bring extra munchies if you would like. If you want to play the Santa Swap game, bring a wrapped gift that is worth between $5-$10. Don’t forget t-shirt and sweatshirt money. ~ Mrs. Santos.

So you think you can break dance? The Break Dancing Club will be holding an informational meeting TOMMOROW (12-8) after school in F102. Stop by and see Mr. O’Chiu if you’re interested in learning the basics of break dancing. No experience needed and all are welcome. ~Mr. O’Chiu

Make a change: Here is a story of a Belleville East student we helped several years ago.

Perseverance- Staying with a task; not giving up. This student was raised by a single mother who had made some really bad decisions. When the student started high school, his mother was addicted to drugs and lost their home. They had to live in a homeless shelter. Due to the severity of his mother’s addiction, he eventually moved in with an aunt who lived in our district. The student worked hard at school and was extremely grateful to his aunt who already had 3 children of her own. Talk about perseverance!!!!

Through the Make a Change Program, we were able to assist this young man by supplying him with school supplies, dress code clothes, gift cards, a space heater, and a few fun gifts to help lift his spirits! He was sincerely grateful and couldn’t say thank you enough!

We appreciate all your donations! Tomorrow is the last day to donate to be eligible for classroom pizza parties!

Announcements for Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

All Junior or Senior boys interested in becoming a Mr. Lancer Pageant Contestant, please talk to your coach or club sponsor to get your name in to Mrs. Loyet by TOMORROW (12-7). ~ Mrs. Loyet and Mrs. Meyer.

The Health Education club will have a meeting at 8:00 am TOMMOROW (12-7) in S102 (Note room change). We will have t-shirts and additional order forms, discuss the faculty screenings and upcoming health fairs. Please see Mr. Watkins in S102 if you cannot attend. ~ Mr. Watkins

There will be a Math Team Meeting/Christmas Party TOMMOROW (12-7) (not the usual Tuesday), at 7:45am in A219. The purpose of this meeting/party is to finalize plans for the Regional Tournament in February. ~ Ms. Thessing

Art Club: We will meet on Thursday (12-8) for the Christmas Pizza Party. Bring $1 for pizza and soda; bring extra munchies if you would like. If you want to play the Santa Swap game, bring a wrapped gift that is worth between $5-$10. Don’t forget t-shirt and sweatshirt money. ~ Mrs. Santos.

Attention Seniors: Do you want to experience the political process and get paid $200 dollars for it? If you have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and you like money attend a meeting in F205 TOMORROW (12-7) at 8:00am and learn how you can become an election judge. ~ Mr. Novaria

Are you interested in making your memories last a lifetime? Order your yearbook today at jostensyearbooks.com. Also, make sure to check out the scrolling yearbook photos on East’s homepage! See Ms. Davis in D305 with questions. ~ Ms. Davis

So you think you can break dance? The Break Dancing Club will be holding an informational meeting Thursday (12-8) after school in F102. Stop by and see Mr. O’Chiu if you’re interested in learning the basics of break dancing. No experience needed and all are welcome. ~Mr. O’Chiu

Congratulations to Alexis Pickens for placing 5^th overall in the Southwestern Conference Art Competition. ~ Mrs. Santos

Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Bowling team, Brandon Schembra, Jordon Hendricks, Mike Kawa, Thomas Peters, Jonathon Reinheimer, Tyler Kuykendall, Sean Hoyt, and Kyle Wells, for their second place finish in the second annual Bulldog Invitational at Harrisburg this past weekend. ~ Coach Barrett

DAY 2- MAKE A CHANGE

EMPATHY- Identifying and understanding others feelings in order to get along better.

What better way to be show empathy to your peers than to donate this holiday season. Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes is one of the best ways to show compassion and understanding.

HERE IS A STORY OF A BELLEVILLE EAST STUDENT THAT WE HELPED SEVERAL YEARS AGO.

THIS YOUNG MAN WAS EXTREMELY LIKABLE. HE WAS POLITE, TRIED HARD, AND WENT OUT OF HIS WAY TO MAKE OTHERS FEEL GOOD. THE ONE THING THAT NONE OF US KNEW WAS THAT HE WAS LIVING IN A HOTEL ROOM WITH 5 OTHER SIBLINGS, A PARENT, AND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE THAT SORT OF CAME IN AND OUT.

EXACTLY, A HOTEL ROOM WITH JUST 2 BEDS!

HE NEVER COMPLAINED, JUST FELT SAD SOMETIMES AND ASKED FOR A LITTLE HELP SOMETIMES.

WE WERE ABLE TO ASSIST THIS YOUNG MAN SO THAT HE COULD HAVE A CHIRSTMAS. HE WAS ABLE TO PICK OUT SEVERAL GIFTS FOR HIMSELF AND FOR HIS SIBLINGS!

THANKS FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE! WE APPRECIATE ALL DONATIONS! TALK TO YOUR PARENTS AND LET THEM KNOW WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH AS A SCHOOL, THEY MAY BE INTERESTED IN DONATING AND DEMONSTRATING EMPATHY THEMSELVES! ~ Mrs. Seneczyn

Announcements for Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Also, early graduates need to stop by the Health office for their immunization records. You will need them for jobs and college applications. ~ The Nurses

Spanish Club: Our Christmas Party is on Wednesday (12-14) from 6-8pm in the cafeteria. The cost is $8 and must be paid to your Spanish teacher TOMORROW. If you do not have a Spanish teacher, you may buy a ticket in F106. ~ Mrs. Holtz-Wilton

Attention Mashariki Members: Anyone who would like to participate in Mime needs to attend a brief meeting after school on Tuesday (12-13) in S205. Please speak to Mrs. DeBoer is you are unable to attend. ~Mrs. DeBoer

Lancer Book Club: - Stop by S105 and pick up your 'borrowed' copy of The Girl Who Owned a City by O. T. Nelson. Published in 1975, it has a plot similar to Gone. ~ Mrs. McIlwain

Young Democrats: Meetings are every Friday before school in S105. New members and visitors are always welcome. ~ Mrs. McIlwain

Comic Book Club Members: Order forms and money for our January selection Black Lagoon (cost $9.25) are due to Mrs. Hayes in D204 by TOMORROW. Order forms can be found on Mrs. Hayes’ door if you have yet to get one. Also, don’t forget about our holiday party on December 15 from 4:30-7 at Fantasy Books in downtown Belleville. See Mrs. Hayes in D204 if you have questions. ~ Mrs. Hayes

Lancers for Change: Meeting Monday morning in T building. New members are always welcome! Hope to see you there ~Mrs. Nesbit and Mrs. Cox

Any student interested in what life in the Marine Corps would be like can come to a presentation in the Counseling Office TOMORROW during 5th hour. Sign up in the Counseling Office if interested. ~Mrs. Douglas

Student Workers are needed to work in the Class Office all hours 2^nd semester. Sign up in the Class Office and become one of the few, the proud, the Class Office Worker! ~Mrs. Germann, Mrs. Rideout, Mrs. Sauerwein & Mrs. Sliment

Congratulations to the Renaissance Students of the Month: Freshman - Jayda Fowler, Sophomore - Blake Connor, Junior - Joshua Hagood, and Senior - Jordan Heinz. They will be going to lunch in a limo on Monday December 12^th.

Make a Change – Day 4

Integrity- Doing what is right even if it is difficult.

Here is another example of a Belleville East student we helped several years ago.

This young lady was neglected and mentally and physically abused by her mother. She was able to keep a smile on her face and passing grades despite her awful home life. In even the darkest times, she demonstrated INTEGRITY. She quickly formed a relationship with an adult here at East. Eventually, this young lady was removed from her biological mother’s home. This was a long, difficult, and emotional process. When she was placed in foster care, although she was in a safe environment, she still carried several wounds with her. The Holiday Charity Committee was able to surprise her with generous Christmas gifts and personal items for her new room to help lift her spirits and show that we cared. This young lady was very grateful and ended up graduating and going to college.

THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT HAS DONATED THIS WEEK!! WE ARE HOPING THAT WE CAN GIVE SEVERAL PIZZA PARTIES!!!! SOMEONE WILL BE AROUND TO COLLECT ENVELOPES THIS HOUR.

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