New Announcements, Tuesday, 11/24

Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of "The Importance of Being Earnest." It was an amazing production. They performed 3 shows last week-end to enthusiastic crowds. The shows were well-supported and all those in attendance were able to enjoy one of the classic comedies of all time! Special thanks goes to Ms. Byrne for her direction in the play. We look forward to seeing many more great productions in the future!

It’s time for our annual TOYS FOR TOTS drive.
Please bring in NEW, UNOPENED, AND UNWRAPPED toys by Friday, December 11th.
The homeroom class that brings in the most toys (one for high school, one for middle school) and the elementary classroom that brings in the most toys will receive an ice cream party, provided by BBVA Compass Bank.

Junior Varsity Lady Wave basketball team plays away tonight (Tuesday, 11/24) at GHS. Game time is at 6:00.

There will be a Key Club meeting today (Tuesday, 11/24) in Ms. Andrews’ room during high school lunch. We will be planning the student-faculty basketball game. All members please plan to attend!!!

Morning Announcements

FAMILY LUNCH: The cafeteria invites P.K. Yonge families to join their students, Thurs. (11/19) for a Thanksgiving lunch during the students lunch time. Turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. Adult lunches are $3.00.

GIRLS SOCCER: Congratulations, Girls soccer beat Newbery 5-2 last night (11/17). Alex Avera led the team with 2 goals and one assist. Nicki Llinas, Elishah Santiago and Allison Mervau also led in scoring. Their record improved to 5-1-1. Girls play tomorrow (11/19) at 5pm against Gainesville High. Please come and support the girls and enjoy a hot cup of chili.

BOYS SOCCER: Congratulations on their 9-1 win last night (11/17) against Peniel Baptist. This brings their season record to 3-0. Hat tricks were scored by Jake Murphy & Nick Cattafesta, and Hank Tobener & Sergio Galindo each added one goal a piece. Come support them at home on Thursday night (11/19) when they take on Newberry at 7:00pm.

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on today, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

DEBATE CLUB: Debate Club will resume this week at the following time: 8th grade- lunch on Thursday (11/19), High School- lunch on Wednesday (11/18). Bring your lunch and try to be there at the beginning of lunch. See you there!

Come support Art Club members Friday, Nov. 20th, 5:30 pm for the reception at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Trashformations Recycled Art Contest. Students have entered 4 sculptures this year.

A/B HOROR ROLL: Monday, (11/23), all middle and high school students on the A/B Honor Roll for the first nine weeks will be treated with ice cream during lunch. Look for the tables on the street side of the cafeteria.

SENIORS: If you would like PKY to send transcripts to any college prior to January 1st, please complete, then submit the transcript request forms to Mrs. Otero by 8:30 am, Thursday 11/19/09.

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

STUDENT REMINDER: ALL students must be off campus by 3:10. Students on campus after that time will be assigned lunch detention the following day.

TEACHERS:- In honor of Prematurity Awareness Week please share the following facts one each day Monday through Friday with your homerooms. On Friday during lunch, the Chain Reaction students will have a table set up and those students who can tell them all five facts will get a baked goody. Those that can repeat one fact and are wearing pink, blue or purple will get a piece of candy. Thank you in advance for helping us save babies!

Please wear pink, blue or purple on Friday to help us remember those babies who didn’t survive being born prematurely.

Wednesday: 1506 premature babies are born every day in the US, one every minute.

Thursday: More the 1/3 of infant deaths can be attributed to preterm birth.

Friday: At least 50% of all premature births have no known cause.

Morning Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS: to Cullen Fitzgerald for competing in the State Diving Championships this past weekend (11/14). Cullen made it to the semi-final round, placing 17th in the State with a score of 251. Go Blue Wave!!!"

CONGRATULATIONS: to the Football team for the end of the season victory over Trenton Friday (11/13)

CONGRATULAIONS: to the boys Country team they are region champs, Girls team finished 3rd. (11/14) Both teams are going to State.

GIRLS SOCCER: Girls soccer plays tonight (11/17) at 5pm against Newberry. Come cheer the girls on and enjoy a hot cup of chili. Go Lady Blue Wave Soccer!!

BOYS SOCCER: Home game tonight (11/17) 7pm VS Peniel Baptist Academy come support the team.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB SPIRIT NIGHT: Come support the International Club Tues. (11/17) 11am to 8pm at Cici’s Pizza. 10% of the sale goes to the club. Please remember to say you are from P.K. Yonge so they get credit for the sale.

SENIORS: If you would like PKY to send transcripts to any college prior to January 1st, please complete, then submit the transcript request forms to Mrs. Otero by 8:30 am, Thursday 11/19/09.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you plan to dual enroll for a course at UF this spring, your paperwork must be submitted to UF by November 20th. Information and forms may be found at: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

STUDENT REMINDER: ALL students must be off campus by 3:10. Students on campus after that time will be assigned lunch detention the following day.

TEACHERS:- In honor of Prematurity Awareness Week please share the following facts one each day Monday through Friday with your homerooms. On Friday during lunch, the Chain Reaction students will have a table set up and those students who can tell them all five facts will get a baked goody. Those that can repeat one fact and are wearing pink, blue or purple will get a piece of candy. Thank you in advance for helping us save babies!

Please wear pink, blue or purple on Friday to help us remember those babies who didn’t survive being born prematurely.

Tuesday: 1 in 8 babies in the US is born prematurely

Wednesday: 1506 premature babies are born every day in the US, one every minute.

Thursday: More the 1/3 of infant deaths can be attributed to preterm birth.

Friday: At least 50% of all premature births have no known cause.

Morning Announcements (11/13)

Teachers- In honor of Prematurity Awareness Week please share the following facts one each day Monday through Friday with your homerooms. On Friday during lunch, the Chain Reaction students will have a table set up and those students who can tell them all five facts will get a baked goody. Those that can repeat one fact and are wearing pink, blue or purple will get a piece of candy. Thank you in advance for helping us save babies!

Please wear pink, blue or purple on Friday to help us remember those babies who didn’t survive being born prematurely.

Monday: 12 babies die every day due to prematurity

Tuesday: 1 in 8 babies in the US is born prematurely

Wednesday: 1506 premature babies are born every day in the US, one every minute.

Thursday: More the 1/3 of infant deaths can be attributed to preterm birth.

Friday: At least 50% of all premature births have no known cause.

There will be art club on 11/16

VOLLEYBALL: Good luck to the Volleyball team playing in the regional play off Sat. (11/14) in Orlando.

STUDENT ATHLETES: We have two student athletes signing scholarships today (11/13), , Lindsay Cable, Stetson, Tennis, at 3:00, at the gym, Ryan Tombs Lake Erie College, Baseball, 3:30 at the Gym. Yesterday (11/12) Jaterra Bonds, University of Florida, Basketball, Brittany Hendrix, University of North Florida, Softball.

STUDENT REMINDER: ALL students must be off campus by 3:10. Students on campus after that time will be assigned lunch detention the following day.

FOOTBALL: Senior night, last home game of the season. tonight (11/13) 7:30pm.

COME SUPPORT: Please come out to support the boy’s and girl’s cross country teams as they run their regional meet at Santa Fe College in town this weekend (11/14). This is the first time in school history that the regional meet is local and both squads would love some PKY fans to show up to support them. The races are this Saturday and start at 10:00 and 10:30am and the cost is $6. The course is located across from the teaching zoo and the gym on SFCC campus. Go Blue Wave Cross Country!

CLEAN THE CREEK: Key Club will be holding a “Clean-the-Creek” day at Tumblin’ Creek on PKY campus this Saturday (11/14) from 9—12 a.m. We will be removing trash and invasive exotic plants. Community service hours are available. Come, bring a friend… help us keep our campus beautiful!

INTERNATIONAL CLUB SPIRIT NIGHT: Come support the International Club Tues. (11/17) 11am to 8pm at Cici’s Pizza. 10% of the sale goes to the club. Please remember to say you are from P.K. Yonge so they get credit for the sale.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you plan to dual enroll for a course at UF this spring, your paperwork must be submitted to UF by November 20th. Information and forms may be found at: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/ <http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/>

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST “Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library.

Additional announcement

We have four student athletes signing scholarships today and tomorrow!!!…

1. Ryan Tombs Lake Erie College, Baseball, tomorrow (11/14)after Lindsay at the Gym

2. Lindsay Cable, Stetson, Tennis, tomorrow at 3:00, at the gym

3. Jaterra Bonds, University of Florida, Basketball, today at 4:00, in the library

4. Brittany Hendrix, University of North Florida, Softball, today at 3:00, at the gym

Morning Announcements

VOLLEYBALL: Congratulations to the Volleyball team for their victory Tues. (11/10) night. They play Sat (11/14). in Orlando Students who signed in at the volleyball game on Tuesday night will be allowed to ride the Spirit bus on Sat. to Orlando. Please check with Coach Scott and let him know if you plan to go or not. (Times and cost will be available later today)

STUDENT REMINDER: ALL students must be off campus by 3:10. Students on campus after that time will be assigned lunch detention the following day.

CONGRATULATIONS: to the boys Soccer team for their 1st home win, 6-0 vs Ft. White. Come support the team home tonight (11/12) at 7pm.

FOOTBALL: Senior night, last home game of the season. Fri. (11/13) 7:30pm.

COME SUPPORT: Please come out to support the boy’s and girl’s cross country teams as they run their regional meet at Santa Fe College in town this weekend (11/14). This is the first time in school history that the regional meet is local and both squads would love some PKY fans to show up to support them. The races are this Saturday and start at 10:00 and 10:30am and the cost is $6. The course is located across from the teaching zoo and the gym on SFCC campus. Go Blue Wave Cross Country!

SADD: There will be a SADD meeting today, 11/12 during HS lunch in Coach Hazan’s room (M347). All members please attend.

CLEAN THE CREEK: Key Club will be holding a “Clean-the-Creek” day at Tumblin’ Creek on PKY campus this Saturday (11/14) from 9—12 a.m. We will be removing trash and invasive exotic plants. Community service hours are available. Come, bring a friend… help us keep our campus beautiful!

INTERNATIONAL CLUB SPIRIT NIGHT: Come support the International Club Tues. (11/17) 11am to 8pm at Cici’s Pizza. 10% of the sale goes to the club. Please remember to say you are from P.K. Yonge so they get credit for the sale.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you plan to dual enroll for a course at UF this spring, your paperwork must be submitted to UF by November 20th. Information and forms may be found at: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

Wed. (11/11) No School- Veteran’s Day Holiday

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is TODAY. (11/10) from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

VOLLEYBALL: Come cheer your volleyball team on to victory as they battle Providence in the Regional Semi Final game home, Tonight (11/10) night at 7:00pm. STUDENTS GET IN FREE (By special arrangements the student tickets will be paid for you, but you have to come to the ticket booth and sign in to get your free ticket. You must have a ticket to be at the game) We need your cheering and your great blue wave spirit. This is another big game on the way to the regional battle on Saturday (11/14)

CURTAINS: There will be Call-backs for the musical, Curtains, Tuesday, (11/10) from 3-5pm in the PAC. These call-backs are only for certain characters. There is a list posted on the Chorus Room door of the people who need to attend.

COME SUPPORT: Please come out to support the boy’s and girl’s cross country teams as they run their regional meet at Sante Fe College in town this weekend. This is the first time in school history that the regional meet is local and both squads would love some PKY fans to show up to support them. The races are this Saturday and start at 10:00 and 10:30am and the cost is $6. The course is located across from the teaching zoo and the gym on SFCC campus. Go Blue Wave Cross Country!

SADD: There will be a SADD meeting Thursday, 11/12 during HS lunch in Coach Hazan’s room (M347). All members please attend.

KEY CLUB: There will be a Key Club meeting today (11/10) during high school lunch in Ms. Andrews’ room (O-362). Please bring your UNICEF box and your dues if you have not already paid them.

CLEAN THE CREEK: Key Club will be holding a “Clean-the-Creek” day at Tumblin’ Creek on PKY campus this Saturday (11/14) from 9—12 a.m. We will be removing trash and invasive exotic plants. Community service hours are available. Come, bring a friend… help us keep our campus beautiful!

INTERNATIONAL CLUB SPIRIT NIGHT: Come support the International Club Tues. (11/17) 11am to 8pm at Cici’s Pizza. 10% of the sale goes to the club. Please remember to say you are from P.K. Yonge so they get credit for the sale.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you plan to dual enroll for a course at UF this spring, your paperwork must be submitted to UF by November 20th. Information and forms may be found at: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

We are on a 4,5,6 schedule today (11/9)

Wed. (11/11) No School- Veteran’s Day Holiday

CONGRATULATIONS: to all the swimmers who participated in the Region 1 Swimming and Diving Meet in Tallahassee on Friday. Cullen Fitzgerald took third place in the diving championship with a score of 368.55. Cullen now will represent PK Yonge at the State Championship meet Saturday in Orlando. Go Blue Wave!'

CONGRATULATIONS to the following P.K. Yonge Vocal Music students. These students competed in all 3 levels of the Florida Vocal Association All-State competitions and were chosen to represent P.K. Yonge in Tampa in January 2010. They will be part of the Florida Music Educator's Conference and will be performing with the All-State Orchestra and All-State Bands at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. Way to go Blue Wave! High School, Zach Ayala, Caitlin Doak, Jeremy Doyley, Nathan Grater, Maren Janson, Natalie Jones, Tiebout McCrea, Paul Rye, Dean Thomason Middle School, Abby Austin, Amanda Barwick, Alexandra Cummings, Chanti Davis, Sam Mahon , Rafaela Pelegrino

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

VOLLEYBALL: Come cheer your volleyball team on to victory as they battle Providence in the Regional Semi Final game home,Tues. (11/10) night at 7:00pm. By special arrangements the student tickets will be paid for you, but you have to come to the ticket booth and sign in to get your free ticket. You must have a ticket to be at the game. We need your cheering and your great blue wave spirit. This is another big game on the way to the regional battle on Saturday (11/14)

COME SUPPORT: Please come out to support the boy’s and girl’s cross country teams as they run their regional meet at Sante Fe College in town this weekend. This is the first time in school history that the regional meet is local and both squads would love some PKY fans to show up to support them. The races are this Saturday and start at 10:00 and 10:30am and the cost is $6. The course is located across from the teaching zoo and the gym on SFCC campus. Go Blue Wave Cross Country!

SADD: There will be a SADD meeting Thursday, 11/12 during HS lunch in Coach Hazan’s room (M347). All members please attend.

CURTAINS: There will be Call-backs for the musical, Curtains, Tuesday, (11/10) from 3-5pm in the PAC. These call-backs are only for certain characters. There is a list posted on the Chorus Room door of the people who need to attend.

KEY CLUB: Key Club members: Dues are overdue! If you have not yet paid, please bring your money to Ms. Andrews or Mr. Lemstrom as soon as possible. Also—if you signed up to work a shift at the dunking booth tomorrow, please be at the booth on the north field a few minutes BEFORE your shift is scheduled. There will be a Key Club meeting during high school lunch on Tuesday (11/10) in Ms. Andrews’ room (O-362). All members, please plan to attend.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB SPIRIT NIGHT: Come support the International Club Tues. (11/17) 11am to 8pm at Cici’s Pizza. 10% of the sale goes to the club. Please remember to say you are from P.K. Yonge so they get credit for the sale.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you plan to dual enroll for a course at UF this spring, your paperwork must be submitted to UF by November 20th. Information and forms may be found at: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

HIGH TIDE: The King is Haydn Brasher, Queen Athena Gravois, Princess – Alex Avera, Prince – Omali Tyson.

Homecoming Door High school – Ms. King’s homeroom

Homecoming Door Middle School – Mrs. Harrel’s homeroom.

CONGRATULATIONS: Boys 4th year in a row District Champs, Girls 3rd year in a row District Champs. Meghan ”Button” Roberts, 5th year in a row individual District Champ. Jeffrey Mervau scored a perfect score going #1,2,3,4,5,6,&8 over all. Be sure to come out Sat. (11/14) to support the squad as they run their regional meet in Gainesville at Santa Fe College, starting at 10AM.

CONGRATULATIONS: A HUGE congrats to Ailin McCollough for making the All-State Middle school band and Tirzah Etherton and Ben Rocha for being accepted into the All-State Honors Band. These three students will be traveling to Tampa in January to perform with the best musicians in the state of Florida! Congrats & thanks for representing PK’s band in such a great way!!!

10th GRADE T-shirt design: The deadline for submitting T-Shirt designs for the Sophomore T-shirt has been extended to Thursday, November 5th. Designs must be turned in to Tyler Lattimore by today (11/5) – designs must be on a sheet of paper so they can be placed on the ballot for voting by the Sophomore Class.

ZOMBIE AWARENESS CLUB: Do you want to learn how to prepare for a zombie invasion? Do you want to prevent one from happening? If you answered yes to these questions, come to the Zombie Awareness Club informational meeting in Mrs. Heller’s room (0-361) today (11/6) during HS lunch. The only requirement to become a member is a desire to learn about and prevent zombie invasions.

EUROPE TRAVEL GROUP: Mandatory meeting onto (11/6) for International club members and all students going to the Europe trip this summer. In Mrs. Santiago’s room Z-1427 During HS lunch.

CURTAINS: There will be Call-backs for the musical, Curtains, Tuesday, (11/10) from 3-5pm in the PAC. These call-backs are only for certain characters. There is a list posted on the Chorus Room door of the people who need to attend.

PKY HOMECOMING: PKYPTO Fall carnival is Friday 4-7pm, Art Gallery will be open Friday 4-7pm. Football game Friday at 7:30.

PKYPTO Fall Carnival: is Friday 4-7pm, on the north field, Tickets for the carnival will be on sale after school on the front circle Thurs 4:15-5:30 and , Friday before school and until 3pm after school, for the price of 4 for $1.00. At the carnival they are 3 for $1.00.

BBQ Friday (11/6): Homecoming Tailgating BBQ hosted by David’s BBQ and the Cheerleaders! On Friday, November 6th from 5:30 until kick-off, the cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ Tailgating party. Tickets are $8 and include a FULL meal! You will get a large plate of chicken, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread and tea or lemonade! Veggie Lasagna is also available this year! Please see any of the cheerleaders of Coach G to get your tickets before Friday for you and the family before the BIG GAME! We hope to see all of you there!

HOMECOMING DANCE: 100 TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY 4PM THURS. (11/5) “The homecoming dance is Friday Nov. 6th from 9-12. Tickets are being sold in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch. Cost $5.00. Only high school students may purchase tickets. You must purchase tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. See Morgan Brown, Jasmine Van Hamersveld to purchase tickets. Visitors coming to the homecoming dance need to fill out a permission form. The paperwork can be picked up from the leadership class.

KEY CLUB: Key Club members: Dues are overdue! If you have not yet paid, please bring your money to Ms. Andrews or Mr. Lemstrom as soon as possible. Also—if you signed up to work a shift at the dunking booth tomorrow, please be at the booth on the north field a few minutes BEFORE your shift is scheduled. There will be a Key Club meeting during high school lunch on Tuesday (11/10)in Ms. Andrews’ room (O-362). All members, please plan to attend.

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you plan to dual enroll for a course at UF this spring, your paperwork must be submitted to UF by November 20th. Information and forms may be found at: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

T-SHIRTS: please return any borrowed t-shirts to the ISS room.

YEAR BOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

CONGRATULATONS: To the Girls Volleyball team they won the Regional quarterfinal match last night (11/4) vs St. Johns Country Day School. We host the regional final Tues. (11/10) at 7pm. Vs Jacksonville Providence HS.

CONGRATULATIONS: A HUGE congrats to Ailin McCollough for making the All-State Middle school band and Tirzah Etherton and Ben Rocha for being accepted into the All-State Honors Band. These three students will be traveling to Tampa in January to perform with the best musicians in the state of Florida! Congrats & thanks for representing PK’s band in such a great way!!!

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Middle School National Junior Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during MS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: High School National Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during HS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room

10th GRADE T-shirt design: The deadline for submitting T-Shirt designs for the Sophomore T-shirt has been extended to Thursday, November 5th. Designs must be turned in to Tyler Lattimore by today (11/5) – designs must be on a sheet of paper so they can be placed on the ballot for voting by the Sophomore Class.

High School and Middle School (8th grade only)- DEBATE CLUB: We had a large group of students show up at the Debate Club interest meeting last week! If you couldn’t make the meeting, please note the NEW meeting times going forward. This group will meet WEEKLY in Ms. Hamlett’s room during lunch. The 8th grade team will meet on THURSDAYS at lunch, and the high school team will meet on WEDNESDAYS at lunch. It’s not too late to join so please come if you can! If you have a conflict, please try to stop by briefly.

ZOMBIE AWARENESS CLUB: Do you want to learn how to prepare for a zombie invasion? Do you want to prevent one from happening? If you answered yes to these questions, come to the Zombie Awareness Club informational meeting in Mrs. Heller’s room (0-361) Friday (11/6) during HS lunch. The only requirement to become a member is a desire to learn about and prevent zombie invasions.

EUROPE TRAVEL GROUP: Mandatory meeting on Friday (11/6) for International club members and all students going to the Europe trip this summer. In Mrs. Santiago’s room Z-1427 During HS lunch.

CURTAINS: There will be Call-backs for the musical, Curtains, Tuesday, (11/10) from 3-5pm in the PAC. These call-backs are only for certain characters. There is a list posted on the Chorus Room door of the people who need to attend.

HERPITOLOGIAL SOCIETY: will not meet today (11/5)

PKY HOMECOMING: this week (11/2-6) is P.K.’s homecoming week. Dress up days- Thurs. Sports Day, Fri. Spirit Day. (remember to dress within the Dress code and the theme of the day). High Tide is Thurs. (11/5) 7:00 in the Gym, cost is $5.00, Parade is Fri. 9am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym. PKYPTO Fall carnival is Friday 4-7pm, Art Gallery will be open Friday 4-7pm. Football game Friday at 7:30.

HIGH TIDE: The Gauntlet is coming to P.K. tonight (11/5) @ 7pm. Tickets are being sold in front of cafeteria-$5.00 during high school lunch. See Kayleigh Estes, Laura Warner, Allison Cattefesta, Athena Gravois or Jessica Bastein” (tickets will also be available at the door.)

PKYPTO Fall Carnival: is Friday 4-7pm, on the north field, Tickets for the carnival will be on sale after school on the front circle Thurs 4:15-5:30 and , Friday before school and until 3pm after school, for the price of 4 for $1.00. At the carnival they are 3 for $1.00.

PARADE: is Fri. 9 am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym.

BBQ Friday (11/6): Homecoming Tailgating BBQ hosted by David’s BBQ and the Cheerleaders! On Friday, November 6th from 5:30 until kick-off, the cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ Tailgating party. Tickets are $8 and include a FULL meal! You will get a large plate of chicken, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread and tea or lemonade! Veggie Lasagna is also available this year! Please see any of the cheerleaders of Coach G to get your tickets before Friday for you and the family before the BIG GAME! We hope to see all of you there!

HOMECOMING DANCE: 100 TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY 4PM THURS. (11/5) “The homecoming dance is Friday Nov. 6th from 9-12. Tickets are being sold in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch. Cost $5.00. Only high school students may purchase tickets. You must purchase tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. See Morgan Brown, Jasmine Van Hamersveld to purchase tickets. Visitors coming to the homecoming dance need to fill out a permission form. The paperwork can be picked up from the leadership class.

KEY CLUB: Key Club members: Dues are overdue! If you have not yet paid, please bring your money to Ms. Andrews or Mr. Lemstrom as soon as possible. Also—if you signed up to work a shift at the dunking booth tomorrow, please be at the booth on the north field a few minutes BEFORE your shift is scheduled. There will be a Key Club meeting during high school lunch on Tuesday (11/10)in Ms. Andrews’ room (O-362). All members, please plan to attend.

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you plan to dual enroll for a course at UF this spring, your paperwork must be submitted to UF by November 20th. Information and forms may be found at: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

T-SHIRTS: please return any borrowed t-shirts to the ISS room.

YEAR BOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

CONGRATULATONS: to Girls Soccer as they defeated Santa Fe 2-1 last night (11/3) Alex Avera scored the first goal and Allison Mervau scored the second goal which was assisted by Alex Avera. The girls are undefeated with a record of 3-0-1. Come support them next Tuesday (11/10) against their first district game against Bronson HS at 5pm at PKY. Go Lady Blue Wave!!

VOLLEYBALL: PKY Varsity will get to host the Regional quarterfinal match tonight at 7 pm. We need all our fans to be there. This match against St. John’s Country day will set us up for the next big game. Since it is a regional match all have to pay. $6.00, please come support us, we play so much better when you are all cheering for us.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS: If you plan to dual enroll for a course at UF this spring, your paperwork must be submitted to UF by November 20th. Information and forms may be found at: http://www.cpet.ufl.edu/DCE/

ZOMBIE AWARENESS CLUB: Do you want to lear how to prepare for a zombie invastion? Do you want to prevent one from happening? If you answered yes to these questions, come to the Zombioe Awareness Club informational meeting in Mrs. Heller’s room (0-361) Friday (11/6) during HS lunch. The only requirement to become a member is a desire to learn about and prevent zombie invasions.

PKY HOMECOMING: this week (11/2-6) is P.K.’s homecoming week. Dress up days-Monday Psychedelic Day, Tues. Character Day, Wed. Clash Day, Thurs. Sports Day, Fri. Spirit Day. (remember to dress within the Dress code and the theme of the day). High Tide is Thurs. (11/5) 7:00 in the Gym, cost is $5.00, Parade is Fri. 9am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym. PKYPTO Fall carnival is Friday 4-7pm, Art Gallery will be open Friday 4-7pm. Football game Friday at 7:30.

PKYPTO Fall Carnival: is Friday 4-7pm, on the north field, Tickets for the carnival will be on sale after school on the front circle. Tues, Thurs, Friday before school and until 3pm after school, for the price of 4 for $1.00. At the carnival they are 3 for $1.00.

BBQ Friday (11/6): Homecoming Tailgating BBQ hosted by David’s BBQ and the Cheerleaders! On Friday, November 6th from 5:30 until kick-off, the cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ Tailgating party. Tickets are $8 and include a FULL meal! You will get a large plate of chicken, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread and tea or lemonade! Veggie Lasagna is also available this year! Please see any of the cheerleaders of Coach G to get your tickets before Friday for you and the family before the BIG GAME! We hope to see all of you there!

PARADE: is Fri. 9 am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym. Do you want to be in the parade! See Travail Davis at lunch in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch to sign-up. $10/car and $2 per person

HIGH TIDE: High Tide Tickets are now on sale! The Gauntlet is coming to P.K. Thursday Nov. 5th @ 7pm. Tickets are being sold in front of cafeteria-$5.00 during high school lunch. See Kayleigh Estes, Laura Warner, Allison Cattefesta, Athena Gravois or Jessica Bastein” (tickets will also be available at the door.)

HOMECOMING DANCE: 100 TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY 4PM THURS. (11/5) “The homecoming dance is Friday Nov. 6th from 9-12. Tickets are being sold in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch. Cost $5.00. Only high school students may purchase tickets. You must purchase tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. See Morgan Brown, Jasmine Van Hamersveld to purchase tickets. Visitors coming to the homecomingdance need to fill out a permission form. The paperwork can be picked up from the leadership class.

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

10th GRADE T-shirt design: The deadline for submitting T-Shirt designs for the Sophomore T-shirt has been extended to Thursday, November 5th. Designs must be turned in to Tyler Lattimore by November 5th – designs must be on a sheet of paper so they can be placed on the ballot for voting by the Sophomore Class.

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

High School and Middle School (8th grade only)- DEBATE CLUB: We had a large group of students show up at the Debate Club interest meeting last week! If you couldn’t make the meeting, please note the NEW meeting times going forward. This group will meet WEEKLY in Ms. Hamlett’s room during lunch. The 8th grade team will meet on THURSDAYS at lunch, and the high school team will meet on WEDNESDAYS at lunch. It’s not too late to join so please come if you can! If you have a conflict, please try to stop by briefly.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Middle School National Junior Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during MS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: High School National Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during HS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room

T-SHIRTS: please return any borrowed t-shirts to the ISS room.

YEAR BOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

US Marines – Wed. 11-04 2:00-2:30pm (6th period) in the library

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

BOYS SOCCER: Parent meeting tonight (11/3) 5pm in the community classroom.

CONGRATULATIONS: to the following students. They participated in the Pink Floyd Tribute at the Phillips Center last week. They sang with the band on "Another Brick In The Wall" ("We don't need no education . . . "). They received a standing ovation and were a highlight of the show! Dearta Anderson, Abby Austin, Amanda Barwick
Dominique Erney, Emily Garcia, Whitney Harrington, Sierra Holsbeke, Kelia Jenkins, Abigail Kneal, Jack Polfko, Sophia Vanderschoot, Emily Chapman

CONGRATULATIONS: to the following Vocal Music students. They participated in the 3rd round of the Florida Vocal All-State Competition in Jacksonville last week. Final selections for the All-State team will be made later this week. Congratulations to all of these students who successfully completed another round of competition!

High School: Zach Ayala,Caitlin Doak, Jeremy Doyley, Nathan Grater, Maren Janson, Raph Llana, Natalie Jones
Tiebout McCrea, Paul Rye, Dean Thomason

Middle School, Abby Austin, Amanda Barwick, Alexandra Cummings, Chanti Davis
Dominque Erney, Naomi Glaser, Abigail Kneal, Sam Mahon , Rafaela Pelegrino

CONGRATULATIONS: Girls Soccer won their first soccer game of the season against Hamilton County 1-0. Scoring was lead by Allison Mervau and Sarah Waters recorded her first shutout. Come cheer the ladies on as they take on Santa Fe tonight(11/3) at 7pm for the first home game season opener. Go Lady Blue Wave Soccer!!

PKY HOMECOMING: this week (11/2-6) is P.K.’s homecoming week. Dress up days-Monday Psychedelic Day, Tues. Character Day, Wed. Clash Day, Thurs. Sports Day, Fri. Spirit Day. (remember to dress within the Dress code and the theme of the day). High Tide is Thurs. (11/5) 7:00 in the Gym, cost is $5.00, Parade is Fri. 9am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym. PKYPTO Fall carnival is Friday 4-7pm, Art Gallery will be open Friday 4-7pm. Football game Friday at 7:30.

PKYPTO Fall Carnival: is Friday 4-7pm, on the north field, Tickets for the carnival will be on sale after school on the front circle. Tues, Thurs, Friday before school and until 3pm after school, for the price of 4 for $1.00. At the carnival they are 3 for $1.00.

BBQ Friday (11/6): Homecoming Tailgating BBQ hosted by David’s BBQ and the Cheerleaders! On Friday, November 6th from 5:30 until kick-off, the cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ Tailgating party. Tickets are $8 and include a FULL meal! You will get a large plate of chicken, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread and tea or lemonade! Veggie Lasagna is also available this year! Please see any of the cheerleaders of Coach G to get your tickets before Friday for you and the family before the BIG GAME! We hope to see all of you there!

PARADE: Do you want to be in the parade! See Travail Davis at lunch in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch to sign-up. $10/car and $2 per person

HIGH TIDE: High Tide Tickets are now on sale! The Gauntlet is coming to P.K. Thursday Nov. 5th @ 7pm. Tickets are being sold in front of cafeteria-$5.00 during high school lunch. See Kayleigh Estes, Laura Warner, Allison Cattefesta, Athena Gravois or Jessica Bastein” (tickets will also be available at the door.)

HOMECOMING DANCE: “The homecoming dance is Friday Nov. 6th from 9-12. Tickets are being sold in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch. Cost $5.00. Only high school students may purchase tickets. You must purchase tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. See Morgan Brown, Jasmine Van Hamersveld to purchase tickets. Visitors coming to the homecomingdance need to fill out a permission form. The paperwork can be picked up from the leadership class.

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

10th GRADE T-shirt design: The deadline for submitting T-Shirt designs for the Sophomore T-shirt has been extended to Thursday, November 5th. Designs must be turned in to Tyler Lattimore by November 5th – designs must be on a sheet of paper so they can be placed on the ballot for voting by the Sophomore Class.

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Middle School National Junior Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during MS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: High School National Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during HS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room

T-SHIRTS: please return any borrowed t-shirts to the ISS room.

YEAR BOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7pm and Sat 11/21 at 2 and 7pm. Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

US Marines – Wed. 11-04 2:00-2:30pm (6th period) in the library

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS: to the Marching Band for qualifying for the State Championships this past weekend at their competition at Santa Fe High School. They have been working so incredibly hard to get there and their hard work has paid off.

PKY HOMECOMING: this week (11/2-6) is P.K.’s homecoming week. Dress up days-Monday Psychedelic Day, Tues. Character Day, Wed. Clash Day, Thurs. Sports Day, Fri. Spirit Day. (remember to dress within the Dress code and the theme of the day). High Tide is Thurs. (11/5) 7:00 in the Gym, cost is $5.00, Parade is Fri. 9am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym. PKYPTO Fall carnival is Friday 4-7pm, Art Gallery will be open Friday 4-7pm. Football game Friday at 7:30.

BBQ Friday (11/6): Homecoming Tailgating BBQ hosted by David’s BBQ and the Cheerleaders! On Friday, November 6th from 5:30 until kick-off, the cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ Tailgating party. Tickets are $8 and include a FULL meal! You will get a large plate of chicken, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread and tea or lemonade! Veggie Lasagna is also available this year! Please see any of the cheerleaders of Coach G to get your tickets before Friday for you and the family before the BIG GAME! We hope to see all of you there!

PARADE: Do you want to be in the parade! See Travail Davis at lunch in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch to sign-up. $10/car and $2 per person

HIGH TIDE: High Tide Tickets are now on sale! The Gauntlet is coming to P.K. Thursday Nov. 5th @ 7pm. Tickets are being sold in front of cafeteria-$5.00 during high school lunch. See Kayleigh Estes, Laura Warner, Allison Cattefesta, Athena Gravois or Jessica Bastein” (tickets will also be available at the door.)

HOMECOMING DANCE: “The homecoming dance is Friday Nov. 6th from 9-12. Tickets are being sold in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch. Cost $5.00. Only high school students may purchase tickets. You must purchase tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. See Morgan Brown, Jasmine Van Hamersveld to purchase tickets.

10th GRADE T-shirt design: The deadline for submitting T-Shirt designs for the Sophomore T-shirt has been extended to Thursday, November 5th. Designs must be turned in to Tyler Lattimore by November 5th – designs must be on a sheet of paper so they can be placed on the ballot for voting by the Sophomore Class.

LACROSSE: We will have our first Lacrosse meeting for the 2010 season on Wednesday, November 18th at 5:30pm in the PK cafeteria. All prior team members, their parents plus any interested students and their parents should attend this very important meeting. And because this meeting is scheduled for the dinner hour…Pizza will be served!

BOYS BASKETBALL: Boys basketball tryouts, today (11/2), 6:30 pm for 6th,7th and 8th grades, 7:45 pm for 9th,10th,11th and 12th grades

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Middle School National Junior Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during MS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: High School National Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during HS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

YEAR BOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

FALL DRAMA PRODUCTION: The High School Drama Department is presenting Oscar Wilde’s classic Play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
“Bernard Shaw, a drama critic in Oscar Wilde’s day, summed up Wilde’s gifts by writing, “In a certain sense Mr. Wilde is to me our only thorough playwright. He plays with everything: with wit, with philosophy, with drama, with actors, and audience, with the whole theatre.” Performances are Friday 11/20 at 7:.Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $5 for students. They will be sold through ticketmaster, and The Box Office will be open every day starting 11/16 from 2:30-6. On 11/20 it will be open from 2:30-7:30 and then on 11/21 from 1-2:30 and 6-7:30.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

US Marines – Wed. 11-04 2:00-2:30pm (6th period) in the library

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

No School Friday (10/30) Teacher work day student holiday.

HIGH SCHOOL NHS: High School National Honor Society (NHS) members interested in running for office must stop by Mrs. Weller’s room TODAY (10/29). If you do not see Mrs. Weller today, your name will NOT be on the ballot for the election at our meeting next week (11/5).

LOST AND FOUND CLOSET: The Lost and Found Closet will be cleaned out on October 30, 2009. All the contents will be donated to a local charity. If your child/student is missing an article of clothing, please look in the closet located in the Attendance Office.

PKY HOMECOMING: Next week (11/2-6) is P.K.’s homecoming week. Dress up days-Monday Psychedelic Day, Tues. Character Day, Wed. Clash Day, Thurs. Sports Day, Fri. Spirit Day. High Tide is Thurs. (11/5) 7:00 in the Gym, cost is $5.00, Parade is Fri. 9am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym. PKYPTO Fall carnival is Friday 4-7pm, Art Gallery will be open Friday 4-7pm.

BBQ Friday (11/6): Homecoming Tailgating BBQ hosted by David’s BBQ and the Cheerleaders! On Friday, November 6th from 5:30 until kick-off, the cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ Tailgating party. Tickets are $8 and include a FULL meal! You will get a large plate of chicken, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread and tea or lemonade! Veggie Lasagna is also available this year! Please see any of the cheerleaders of Coach G to get your tickets before Friday for you and the family before the BIG GAME! We hope to see all of you there!

PARADE: Do you want to be in the parade! See Travail Davis at lunch in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch to sign-up. $10/car and $2 per person

10th GRADE T-shirt design: The deadline for submitting T-Shirt designs for the Sophomore T-shirt has been extended to Thursday, November 5th. Designs must be turned in to Tyler Lattimore by November 5th – designs must be on a sheet of paper so they can be placed on the ballot for voting by the Sophomore Class.

HIGH TIDE: High Tide Tickets are now on sale! The Gauntlet is coming to P.K. Thursday Nov. 5th @ 7pm. Tickets are being sold in front of cafeteria-$5.00 during high school lunch. See Kayleigh Estes, Laura Warner, Allison Cattefesta, Athena Gravois or Jessica Bastein” (tickets will also be available at the door.)

HOMECOMING DANCE: “The homecoming dance is Friday Nov. 6th from 9-12. Tickets are being sold in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch. Cost $5.00. Only high school students may purchase tickets. You must purchase tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. See Morgan Brown, Jasmine VanHamersveld to purchase tickets.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Boys basketball tryouts, Monday November 2, 6:30 pm for 6th,7th and 8th grades, 7:45 pm for 9th,10th,11th and 12th grades

10TH GRADE STUDENTS: A reminder to all 10th grade students: If you are interested in participating in the widely acclaimed Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) you must give your approximately 100 word essay (Topic: describe the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community) to Mrs. Ireland by 10/30/09.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Middle School National Junior Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during MS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: High School National Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during HS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

9TH GRADE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: 9th Grade Student Government is now taking submissions for freshman T-shirt design. Submit your funkiest, hippest, whackiest T shirt idea for the class of 2013 to Ms. Cheveallier by Friday, October 30.

YEARBOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Emory College - Thu. 10-29 8:45-9:15am (4st period) in the library

US Marines – Wed. 11-04 2:00-2:30pm (6th period) in the library

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

No School Friday (10/30) Teacher work day student holiday.

CONGRATULATIONS: to the PK Swim and Dive Team for their performance at districts in Clermont yesterday! The following swimmers and divers qualified for next week’s regional meet in Tallahassee: Cullen Fitzgerald, Ailin McCullough, Hank Tobener, Hailey Goetz, Ivi Crawford, Lizzy Tobener, Lauren Thompson, Tirzah Etherton, Morgan Pinks, Laura Bennett, Shannon Specie. And although not traveling to the Regional meet, Ellis Cunningham placed 2nd in Boy’s District Diving!

High School and 8th grade only)- DEBATE CLUB: Do you like to talk? Do you like to argue? Do you like to debate with your friends or family? If so, please come to the all new Debate Club interest meeting on TODAY, October 28th during HS and MS lunch in Ms. Hamlett’s room, K-326. This club is open to high school and 8th grade middle school students. The long-term goal of the club is to create a competitive debate team from interested students in the Debate Club. The club will meet biweekly at lunch with after school meetings beginning later in the semester. All interested are encouraged to attend!

LOST AND FOUND CLOSET: The Lost and Found Closet will be cleaned out on October 30, 2009. All the contents will be donated to a local charity. If your child/student is missing an article of clothing, please look in the closet located in the Attendance Office.

PKY HOMECOMING: Next week (11/2-6) is P.K.’s homecoming week. Dress up days-Monday Psychedelic Day, Tues. Character Day, Wed. Clash Day, Thurs. Sports Day, Fri. Spirit Day. High Tide is Thurs. (11/5) 7:00 in the Gym, cost is $5.00, Parade is Fri. 9am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym. PKYPTO Fall carnival is Friday 4-7pm, Art Gallery will be open Friday 4-7pm.

BBQ Friday (11/6): Homecoming Tailgating BBQ hosted by David’s BBQ and the Cheerleaders! On Friday, November 6th from 5:30 until kick-off, the cheerleaders will be hosting a BBQ Tailgating party. Tickets are $8 and include a FULL meal! You will get a large plate of chicken, pork, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread and tea or lemonade! Veggie Lasagna is also available this year! Please see any of the cheerleaders of Coach G to get your tickets before Friday for you and the family before the BIG GAME! We hope to see all of you there!

PARADE: Do you want to be in the parade! See Travail Davis at lunch in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch to sign-up. $10/car and $2 per person

HIGH TIDE: High Tide Tickets are now on sale! The Gauntlet is coming to P.K. Thursday Nov. 5th @ 7pm. Tickets are being sold in front of cafeteria-$5.00 during high school lunch. See Kayleigh Estes, Laura Warner, Allison Cattefesta, Athena Gravois or Jessica Bastein” (tickets will also be available at the door.)

HOMECOMING DANCE: “The homecoming dance is Friday Nov. 6th from 9-12. Tickets are being sold in front of the cafeteria during high school lunch. Cost $5.00. Only high school students may purchase tickets. You must purchase tickets in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. See Morgan Brown, Jasmine VanHamersveld to purchase tickets.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Boys basketball tryouts, Monday November 2, 6:30 pm for 6th,7th and 8th grades, 7:45 pm for 9th,10th,11th and 12th grades

10TH GRADE STUDENTS: A reminder to all 10th grade students: If you are interested in participating in the widely acclaimed Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) you must give your approximately 100 word essay (Topic: describe the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community) to Mrs. Ireland by 10/30/09.

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Middle School National Junior Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during MS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: High School National Honor Society will meet Thursday, 11/5, during HS lunch in Mrs. Weller’s room

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

9TH GRADE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: 9th Grade Student Government is now taking submissions for freshman T-shirt design. Submit your funkiest, hippest, whackiest T shirt idea for the class of 2013 to Ms. Cheveallier by Friday, October 30.

YEARBOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Emory College - Thu. 10-29 8:45-9:15am (4st period) in the library

US Marines – Wed. 11-04 2:00-2:30pm (6th period) in the library

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

Morning Announcements

HOMECOMING COURT: there will be a mandatory meeting in the aerobics room on today (10/27) during lunch for the 2009 high school homecoming court, including all representatives, heartthrobs, and sweethearts.

KEY CLUB: There will be a Key Club meeting on today (10/27) during high school lunch in Ms. Andrews’ room (O-362). All members, please plan to attend and bring your dues.

LOST AND FOUND CLOSET: The Lost and Found Closet will be cleaned out on October 30, 2009. All the contents will be donated to a local charity. If your child/student is missing an article of clothing, please look in the closet located in the Attendance Office.

High School and 8th grade only)- DEBATE CLUB: Do you like to talk? Do you like to argue? Do you like to debate with your friends or family? If so, please come to the all new Debate Club interest meeting on WEDNESDAY, October 28th during HS and MS lunch in Ms. Hamlett’s room, K-326. This club is open to high school and 8th grade middle school students. The long-term goal of the club is to create a competitive debate team from interested students in the Debate Club. The club will meet biweekly at lunch with after school meetings beginning later in the semester. All interested are encouraged to attend!

PKY HOMECOMING: Next week (11/2-6) is P.K.’s homecoming week. Dress up days- Monday Psychedelic Day, Tues. Character Day, Wed. Clash Day, Thurs. Sports Day, Fri. Spirit Day. High Tide is Thurs. (11/5) 7:00 in the Gym, cost is $5.00, Parade is Fri. 9am starting at the north field proceeding thru the front circle then down to the Gym. PKYPTO Fall carnival is Friday 4-7pm, Art Gallery will be open Friday 4-7pm.

Cheerleaders BBQ is Friday

10TH GRADE STUDENTS: A reminder to all 10th grade students: If you are interested in participating in the widely acclaimed Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) you must give your approximately 100 word essay (Topic: describe the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community) to Mrs. Ireland by 10/30/09.

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

9TH GRADE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: 9th Grade Student Government is now taking submissions for freshman T-shirt design. Submit your funkiest, hippest, whackiest T shirt idea for the class of 2013 to Ms. Cheveallier by Friday, October 30.

YEARBOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Emory College - Thu. 10-29 8:45-9:15am (4st period) in the library

US Marines – Wed. 11-04 2:00-2:30pm (6th period) in the library

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

ALL STUDENTS: Reminder that you must be off campus by 3:10 each day unless your are in an organized activity. Please make arrangements to be off campus on time.

Morning Announcements

CONGRATULATIONS: to the P.K.Y. Football team for their 30/22 victory over Bishop Snyder last night (10/22).

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Dead line to turn in orders is TODAY Friday Oct. 23. The PKYPTO is sponsoring a fund raiser with the proceeds to go to Elem, Middle and High School improvements. Order forms in the front office. The top seller will receive a $100.00 gift certificate, 2nd place a $75.00 certificate and 3rd place a $50.00 certificate. Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: The Award-winning P.K. Yonge Vocal Ensemble and Women's Ensemble present a Blockbuster Showcase, "From P.K. To Broadway" on tonight, October 23 at 7 pm. It will feature music from their sold-out performances of Ragtime, 42nd Street and Les Misérables as well as some of their new material. The groups will be joined by some of our talented Alumni for this special “one night only” fundraiser! Reserved seats are $10 and $20 and tickets will be on sale next week in the PAC foyer from 3-6pm. All proceeds go to help fund the groups’ competitions at Disney World this year. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

ART CLUB: Art Club members: Please turn in your permission slips for Parklands by Friday or Monday. Continue to bring in recyclable items to add to your sculptures.

CHAIN REACTION: There will be a meeting for Chain Reaction/ MOD in Mrs. Tijerino’s portable during high school lunch on Monday (10/26).

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY: School pictures will be re-taken on Monday, Oct. 26.

If you were absent on the original Picture Day or you haven't ordered your school pictures, order forms can be found in the front office. See Mrs. Casey, in L-354, before or after school, with questions.

HOMECOMING COURT: there will be a mandatory meeting in the aerobics room on Tuesday (10/27) during lunch for the 2009 high school homecoming court, including all representatives, heartthrobs, and sweethearts.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB: the International Club will have a mandatory meeting today (10/23) during lunch in Mrs. Santiago’ s room.

KEY CLUB: There will be a Key Club meeting on Tuesday (10/27) during high school lunch in Ms. Andrews’ room (O-362). All members, please plan to attend and bring your dues.

9TH GRADE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: 9th Grade Student Government is now taking submissions for freshman T-shirt design. Submit your funkiest, hippest, whackiest T shirt idea for the class of 2013 to Ms. Cheveallier by Friday, October 30.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: TRY OUTS WILL BE MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH @ GYMNASIUM BEGINNING AT 3 PM – ENDING 5PM, ANY QUESTIONS: Please see Coach Powers, Coach Barrett or Coach S.

YEARBOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: The list below is the presentation for the remainder of 2009. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Emory College - Thu. 10-29 8:45-9:15am (4st period) in the library

US Marines – Wed. 11-04 2:00-2:30pm (6th period) in the library

Berry College - Tue. 11-10 11:00- 11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

U.S. Air Force - Thu. 11-19 11:00-11:30 (2nd Period) in the library

ALL STUDENTS: Reminder that you must be off campus by 3:10 each day unless your are in an organized activity. Please make arrangements to be off campus on time.

Morning Announcements

HOMECOMING Sweet Heart and Heart Throb 2009: 9th Grade- Bryce Goston, Alex Guinyard, 10th Grade- Tim Dorman, Julie Boe, 11th Grade Mesh Debicki, Kelsey Pederson, 12th Grade- Emmanuel Payne, Tayhlia Pollitt. BAND Heart throb & Sweet heart- Joe Bolinao, Danielle Brooks

VOLLEYBALL: Come join your Volleyball team for the last match of the season. We play Buchholz tonight and we need all our fans to come support us. The 9th grade game is at 4, the JV game is at 5 and the Varsity game is at 6:30. Senior Night festivities will begin around 6:00pm. PK students get in free, see you there.

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: Dead line to turn in orders is Friday Oct. 23. The PKYPTO is sponsoring a fund raiser with the proceeds to go to Elem, Middle and High School improvements. Order forms in the front office. The top seller will receive a $100.00 gift certificate, 2nd place a $75.00 certificate and 3rd place a $50.00 certificate. Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

ART CLUB: Art Club members: Please turn in your permission slips for Parklands by Friday or Monday. Continue to bring in recyclable items to add to your sculptures.

CHAIN REACTION: There will be a meeting for Chain Reaction/ MOD in Mrs. Tijerino’s portable during high school lunch on Monday (10/26).

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY: School pictures will be re-taken on Monday, Oct. 26.

If you were absent on the original Picture Day or you haven't ordered your school pictures, order forms can be found in the front office. See Mrs. Casey, in L-354, before or after school, with questions.

9TH GRADE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: 9th Grade Student Government is now taking submissions for freshman T-shirt design. Submit your funkiest, hippest, whackiest T shirt idea for the class of 2013 to Ms. Cheveallier by Friday, October 30.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: MANDATORY MEETING FOR THOSE GIRLS INTERESTED IN TRYING OUT FOR THE LADY WAVE JV AND VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL SQUADS. LADY WAVE BASKETBALL (JV &VARSITY)INTEREST MEETING (BEFORE TRYOUTS) WHEN: WILL BE HELD THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, WHERE: DIRECTLY AFTER SCHOOL IN THE AEROBICS ROOM.(mandatory), WHY: INFORMATION WILL BE GIVEN OUT ABOUT TRY-OUTS, REMINDER: TRY OUTS WILL BE MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH @ GYMNASIUM BEGINNING AT 3 PM – ENDING 5PM, ANY QUESTIONS: Please see Coach Powers, Coach Barrett or Coach S.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: The Award-winning P.K. Yonge Vocal Ensemble and Women's Ensemble present a Blockbuster Showcase, "From P.K. To Broadway" on Friday, October 23 at 7 pm. It will feature music from their sold-out performances of Ragtime, 42nd Street and Les Misérables as well as some of their new material. The groups will be joined by some of our talented Alumni for this special “one night only” fundraiser! Reserved seats are $10 and $20 and tickets will be on sale next week in the PAC foyer from 3-6pm. All proceeds go to help fund the groups’ competitions at Disney World this year. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

YEARBOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: in October. Please see the list below. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Emory College, Thu. 10-29-09, 8:45-9:15am (1st period), In the library

ALL STUDENTS: Reminder that you must be off campus by 3:10 each day unless your are in an organized activity. Please make arrangements to be off campus on time.

Morning Announcements

9TH GRADE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: 9th Grade Student Government is now taking submissions for freshman T-shirt design. Submit your funkiest, hippest, whackest T shirt idea for the class of 2013 to Ms. Cheveallier by Friday, October 30.

PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY: School pictures will be re-taken on Monday, Oct. 26.

If you were absent on the original Picture Day or you haven't ordered your school pictures, order forms can be found in the front office. See Mrs. Casey, in L-354, before or after school, with questions.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Try outs are MANDATORY for all athletes who wish to participate on either the JV or Varsity Lady Wave Basketball squads this season.You MUST already have a physical and consent form on file prior to tryouts. Lady Wave Basketball Try-Outs, WHEN: Monday, October 26th, WHERE: PKY Gymnasium, TIME: TBA!!! For further information see: Coach Powers, Coach Barrett or Coach “S” Sirmopoulos

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: The Award-winning P.K. Yonge Vocal Ensemble and Women's Ensemble present a Blockbuster Showcase, "From P.K. To Broadway" on Friday, October 23 at 7 pm. It will feature music from their sold-out performances of Ragtime, 42nd Street and Les Misérables as well as some of their new material. The groups will be joined by some of our talented Alumni for this special “one night only” fundraiser! Reserved seats are $10 and $20 and tickets will be on sale next week in the PAC foyer from 3-6pm. All proceeds go to help fund the groups’ competitions at Disney World this year. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

YEARBOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: The PKYPTO is sponsoring a fund raiser with the proceeds to go to Elem, Middle and High School improvements.

Order forms went home to Elem students. Middle and High school students can pick them up from the front office. The top seller will receive a $100.00 gift certificate, 2nd place a $75.00 certificate and 3rd place a $50.00 certificate. Dead line to turn in orders is Friday Oct. 23. Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

BOYS SOCCER: PKY Varsity Boys Soccer Tryouts are Monday and Tuesday October 19 and 20. A total of 18 players will be selected at tryout to represent PKY Soccer at the Varsity Boys level.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: in October. Please see the list below. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

Emory College, Thu. 10-29-09, 8:45-9:15am (1st period), In the library

ALL STUDENTS: Reminder that you must be off campus by 3:10 each day unless your are in an organized activity. Please make arrangements to be off campus on time.

Morning Announcements

HOME ROOMS: Reminder to bring in canned food for the bags in each home room. Deadline is today (10/15)

HOMECOMING COURT: Seniors: Kai Simmons, Tiebout McCrea, Hayden Brasher, Hailey Goetz, Athena Gravois, Laura Warner. Juniors: Peter Dayton, Raleigh Rebstock, Omali Tyson, Alex Avera, Caitlin Keohane, Lindsey Keohane. Sophmore: Tyler Lattimore and Andrea Powers, Freshman: Sean Kamhoot and Nicole Llinas.

9TH GRADE STUDENT GOVERNMENT: 9th Grade Student Government is now taking submissions for freshman T-shirt design. Submit your funkiest, hippest, whackest T shirt idea for the class of 2013 to Ms. Cheveallier by Friday, October 30.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Try outs are MANDATORY for all athletes who wish to participate on either the JV or Varsity Lady Wave Basketball squads this season.You MUST already have a physical and consent form on file prior to tryouts. Lady Wave Basketball Try-Outs, WHEN: Monday, October 26th, WHERE: PKY Gymnasium, TIME: TBA!!! For further information see: Coach Powers, Coach Barrett or Coach “S” Sirmopoulos

CONGRATULATIONS: to the Swim and Dive Team for placing second in the dual meet between GHS and St. Francis last Thursday. Top finishers include: Ailin McCollough, Cullen Fitzgerald, Demetrious Chapman, Hank Tobener, Hunter Maunucy, Sam Mahon, Sean Murphy, Winston Cunningham, Zeb Buffenmyer, Clair Norden , Hailey Goetz, Ivi Crawford, Lauren Thompson, Morgan Pinks, Ellis Cunningham, Danielle Palce, Emily Garcia, Laura Bennet, Shanon Specie, Terza Etherton

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: The Award-winning P.K. Yonge Vocal Ensemble and Women's Ensemble present a Blockbuster Showcase, "From P.K. To Broadway" on Friday, October 23 at 7 pm. It will feature music from their sold-out performances of Ragtime, 42nd Street and Les Misérables as well as some of their new material. The groups will be joined by some of our talented Alumni for this special “one night only” fundraiser! Reserved seats are $10 and $20 and tickets will be on sale next week in the PAC foyer from 3-6pm. All proceeds go to help fund the groups’ competitions at Disney World this year. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!

YEARBOOKS: It's that time of year again. The P.K. Yonge Yearbook is on sale now! You and your parents will receive your yearbook order information in the mail. You can also order online at jostensyearbooks.com. See Mrs. Casey in L-354 with questions.

10TH GRADE: Attention 10th Graders – Class of 2012!

We are accepting designs for the Class of 2012 T-shirts.

Please submit your original designs to Mrs. Weller (room L-351) by Thursday, October 15th!

RED WHEEL FRUNDRAISER: The PKYPTO is sponsoring a fund raiser with the proceeds to go to Elem, Middle and High School improvements.

Order forms went home to Elem students. Middle and High school students can pick them up from the front office. The top seller will receive a $100.00 gift certificate, 2nd place a $75.00 certificate and 3rd place a $50.00 certificate. Dead line to turn in orders is Friday Oct. 23. Pick up orders is Tues. Nov. 10 from 2:30-6pm from the Cafeteria.

BOYS SOCCER: PKY Varsity Boys Soccer Tryouts are Monday and Tuesday October 19 and 20. A total of 18 players will be selected at tryout to represent PKY Soccer at the Varsity Boys level.

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Student volunteers are needed for the PKY fall carnival on Fri (11/6). Please come check the community service information board in the school counseling office (guidance) for this and other community service opportunities!

COLLEGE VISITS: in October. Please see the list below. You must sign up in the school counseling office (guidance) to attend these presentations. There is a cap on the number of students who may attend each presentation, so don’t wait to sign up.

University of South Florida, Mon. 10-19-09, 10:45 – 11:15am (1st Period), in the library.

Emory College, Thu. 10-29-09, 8:45-9:15am (1st period), In the library

ALL STUDENTS: Reminder that you must be off campus by 3:10 each day unless your are in an organized activity. Please make arrangements to be off campus on time.