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MLK ANNOUNCEMENTS. Thursday, April 24 th , 2012. http://www.mlkemerge.com/ Brought to you by eMERGE. Senior Capstone 2013. Attention Senior Capstone Class of 2013 Please meet with Ms. York in the auditorium during lunch Tuesday, May 1.
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MLK ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, April 24th, 2012 http://www.mlkemerge.com/ Brought to you by eMERGE
Senior Capstone 2013 • Attention Senior Capstone Class of 2013 • Please meet with Ms. York in the auditorium during lunch Tuesday, May 1. • You will receive a summer packet and all of the information you will need to be ready to begin the course next year. 13
Attention • Any Minority student that is a senior or rising junior that is interested in a summer internship in a law firm please come to guidance 13
Attention • Any high school students interested in the Meharry Mentorship program please come to Guidance • Any high school students interested in a Aerospace Summer camp please come to Guidance 13
Attention • Any high school students interested in the PEPSI program at TSU please come to Guidance 13
Part-Time Library Page Positionwith the Nashville Public Library$8.50/ Hour Application information is available in the MLK Library.
Prom Information MLK Junior & Senior Prom 2012 The Nashville Convention Center April 28, 2012 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets on sale! See Coach King in Room 105! • April 2 – April 27 - $70.00 per person 13
Economics Review Sessions • Economic review sessions will be held on Mondays during lunch starting on Monday, March 5th. 13
Senior Capstone Attention Future Seniors - Class of 2013 • If you are planning to take the Senior Humanities Capstone class next year with Ms. York, this is a reminder to bring the pink form to her as soon as possible. • There will be meeting in May and that form will help Ms. York know who to contact in May.
Talent Show • The Talent Show will be on May 17. 13
Modeling • Any female students interested in Miss Tennessee Teen USA please come to the Guidance office.
MLK Clubs
Knitting Club • All are welcome to MLK’s newest club!! • Meets Tuesdays during lunch • Third floor Computer Lab (306) 13
Scrabble Club • By popular request, Scrabble club is now on Wednesday! • If you like word games, come to Mrs. Jarrell's room during lunch on Wednesday. • Complete novices welcome! • See Joseph Laposata or Mrs. Jarrell for more details. 13
Gay Straight Alliance • Tuesdays at lunch • GoForth (10NW) • We have food! • ALL grades are welcome 13
Need HW Help? • HAVE NO FEAR PEERS ARE HERE! • PEER TUTORING • WHO: ANY GRADE • WHAT: ANY SUBJECT • WHERE: DR. DESAI’S ROOM, room 308 • WHEN: MON-THURS LUNCH 13
Volunteer with Girls United • Are you a junior or senior girl interested in mentoring middle-school aged girls on topics like healthy body image, relationships and self-confidence? • Come volunteer with a new nonprofit, Girls United! • Talk to Mrs. Williams or email us at volunteer.girlsunited@gmail.com for more information. 13
Organization for World Travelers • Club for Middle through High School to provide students a fun and interesting way to learn and share about travels. We will host celebrations and cultural events. • When: first Monday of each month • Where: Mrs. Sloan’s room – 18NW 13
Mini-Comic Club • Meets every Wednesday in 18NW during lunch! • This club is for artists who want to sharpen their drawing skills and create comics!! Students of all grades are welcome! 13
Junior Statesmen of America • The Junior Statesmen of America will be meeting in Mrs. Schwartz's room every Monday during lunch. • This new club is a nationwide student-run foundation focusing on teaching students how to debate politically and promoting awareness of politics. • Join us! 13
MLK Sports
Football Players • It is mandatory for you to begin weightlifting on Monday April 23, 2012 if you are to participate in spring football practice. Spring practice will begin Sunday May 6th from 5:00pm-7:30pm. 13
Football Players • Spring practice will wen on May 18, 2012 with a scrimmage with Springfield H.S. There will also be a scrimmage against Smyrna H.S. at Smyrna on Friday May 11, 2012. All players new to high school athletics will need to have a physical before participation in pads. 13
Football Players • Students can pick up physical forms, parent permission, and insurance forms at MLK or Pearl-Cohn. All practices will begin on the field at 3:30pm and end at 6:00pm. If there are any questions contact Coach Brunetti at 615-456-6072 or e-mail at coachbrunetti@gmail.com 13
Girls Basketball • Girls Basketball conditioning starts April 9th • Grades 7 -12 , Please see Coach King in Room 105 for more information. 13
HS Boys Track • HS Boys Track Practice • You must have an updated sports physical to join the team • Bring warm clothes. • See Coach Dorris (Rm 8 NW) for additional information 13
Need More Testing Help?Go to the Limitless Libraries link (from MLK Library Website) Full length practice tests for the ACT, SAT, AP Math, Science, English, and more. PDF ebooks, and study guides for college entry and career placement exams.
Testing and Education Reference Center@ the MLK Library WebsitePassword: is “royals”See Ms. Townsel if you have questions regarding the database
Spanish Tutoring • Tutoring Spanish I & II • Monday & Thursday • At lunch • Homework help, too • Ms. McDonald's room 115 13
Attention! • Students are reminded to stay on school grounds following dismissal. • The park may not be a safe option. 13
ACT Test Prep • All juniors who have not yet returned their ACT test prep books can do so to Ms. Petty in room 106. 13
Seat Belts: Who’s Wearing Them? • When used, lap/shoulder safety belts reduce the risk of death to front-seat car passengers by 45 percent and reduce the risk of injury by 50 percent. • For light truck occupants, safety belts reduce the risk of death by 60 percent and injury by 65 percent. 13
Attention! • Students are reminded to stay on school grounds following dismissal. • The park may not be a safe option. Buckle Up. 13
MLK Daily Trivia
Word of the Day maudlin
Today in History April 26, 1865 John Wilkes Booth dies at a Virginia farm after being tracked down by Union soldiers. For what is Booth famous?
Science Trivia How many DNA base pairs does the human genome contain?
Math Challenge If the radius of a spherical balloon is changing at a rate of 0.3 cm/min, how fast is the volume changing when the radius is 4 cm?
Word of the Day Maudlin Origin: alteration of Mary Magdalene, from her depiction as a weeping penitent Weakly sentimental [from www.wordinfo.info]
Today in History John Wilkes Booth is famous for assassinating President Abraham Lincoln. When the Union soldiers found Booth, he had been in hiding for 12 days following Lincoln’s assassination. [from www.history.com]
Science Trivia The human genome contains about 2.9 billion DNA base pairs. [from www.scientificamerican.com]