1. Tuesday, October 7, 2014

2. It is once again time for the Foley Theatre Company’s Fall Production…the 2 nd Annual Foley’s Follies and Silent Auction. Foley’s Follies is scheduled for October 21 st at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. The show will begin at 6 pm with performances of this year’s students and their individual events in preparation for the Alter Trumbauer Theatre Festival.

3. The second portion of the show will be Sarah Ivey’s production of “The Lottery.” This is the story of a small town that holds a lottery each year to bring good luck to the town for the coming year. However, this is a lottery that no one really wants to win! Sarah is a senior in the Foley Theatre Company; she selected, auditioned and directed this show. There is no admission for the show—the money is made off the silent auction which begins at 5:30 before the show. So come out and support the Foley Theatre Company on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

4. Attention those students who have signed up for Poetry Out Loud: Please see Mrs. Cirilli in room 507 this week for important information. The school contest is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15 at 3:30 in the library.

5. There have been many requests for the pink breast cancer shirts since the first order, therefore a second order is being placed. If you are interested in purchasing one of these great shirts see Mrs. Willis in room 922 or Ms. Lurwig in room 208. The shirts are $20 and orders will be accepted through Thursday, October 9. This will the last opportunity to order these great shirts for a great cause.

6. The Mighty Band from Lion Land traveled to Troy University and Andalusia High School last weekend for band contest. Yes, that’s why they are called Mighty as they did 2 contests in one day! The band earned straight superior ratings in marching, performance drum majors, drum line, color guard, dance team and full band at both events.

7. The band also won “Best In Class” band, guard, drum major, drum line, color guard, dance teams, drum majors and band at the Andalusia contest and was also awarded the “Grand Champions” of the day scoring higher than any other band at the event. There were 21 bands from 3 states participating in the contest. If you would like to see the Mighty Band from Lion Land in action, come out to the Band Jamoree tonight in Spanish Fort. The Jamboree begins at 6 pm. and our band performs at 8 pm.

8. “ Congratulations to Kelsi Gremillion, who has been selected to perform as Foley High School’s Shrimp Fest Idol representative this year. Everyone come show your support for Kelsi on Saturday at Shrimp Fest. Let’s get a great big Foley turn out!

9. Foley High School’s Blood Drive is coming soon! The Blood Drive is October 15 from 8 am to 2 pm in the training room. Students can sign up in homeroom or room 301. The requirements to donate are: ALL STUDENTS THIS YEAR MUST HAVE A CONSENT FORM—pick them up in room 301. Must have a photo ID.

10. All blood donors must signup by Friday. Everyone that donates will receive a free t-shirt. The two homerooms with the most community participation will receive a doughnut party. The individual donating must say they are donating for that homeroom when they register. Help give the gift of life—sign up today in Room 301.

11. Underclassmen make-up pictures and senior portrait make-ups will be taken on Friday. For the first time ever, the Foley High School Yearbook will be ALL color. Do not miss out on your opportunity to purchase your book. The books will be $55 until October 17. See Mrs. Styron in Room 803 to order yours.

12. Prom committee applications are available outside Mrs. Champion's room 406. These are due by Friday, October 17.

13. The Peer Helpers will be sponsoring monthly Kona Ice on the first Tuesday of every month. This means their next stop at FHS is today! They will be in the canteen area from 12-3:30. You may come with your whole class and teacher or after school. As a reminder, this is not something you should leave class to get. We want to thank you in advance for your support and we'll see you out there this afternoon!

14. A new club on campus, VEX Robotics, will hold its first meeting on Wednesday immediately after school in room 905. Membership in the VEX Robotics Club is open to all students. Membership dues in the Vex Robotics Club are $5. The meeting will cover the next robot demonstrations, this year's VEX competition, and membership in Technology Student Association which is open to all students enrolled in an engineering or technology course. (Continued)

15. (Continued) If you are interested in joining either the Vex Robotics Club or the Technology Student Association (TSA), please attend the meeting on Wednesday immediately after school in room 905.

16. Spanish Club will hold its first meeting on Wednesday after school in room 902. This will be an important meeting as permission slips for the Mobile International Field Trip will be distributed and discussion of a few other important items will take place. T- shirts will be delivered later this week. Only paid members will receive a t-shirt and a permission slip. If you have any questions see Se ñ ora Maurin or Se ñ ora Whetstone.

17. FFA will meet on Wednesday right after school in room 421. You do not have to be an FFA member to attend the meeting. FFA officers would love to see a huge turnout.

18. The JOOI Club will meet this afternoon after school from 3:05- 3:30 in room 507. All old members and anyone interested in joining are invited to attend.