1. October 1st ~ Today is an “A” day!
It’s a great day to be a Cougar!

2. Today is International Coffee Day
Originating in Ethiopia and tracing its first consumption to Sufi monasteries in 15th-century Yemen, coffee has been energizing people around the world for over 600 years. Today, this piping hot liquid is a breakfast staple in hundreds of countries—some 2.2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the globe each day!

3. For lunch... TODAY: Chicken Nuggets w/ Roll
Sabra Hummus Cup w/ Colby Cheese Stick & Flatbread
PB&J Sandwich w/
Mozzarella string cheese
Chef Salad w/ Breadstick
Hamburger
TOMORROW:
French Toast Sticks w/ Pork Sausage Patty
Yogurt Parfait w/ Granola
PB&J Sandwich w/ Mozzarella string cheese
Chef Salad w/ Breadstick
Hamburger
BBQ Pork Sandwich
For breakfast tomorrow… Whole Grain Bagel w/ Scrambled Eggs

4. Now in room 403b! Pro Tip: Head to the Criqui Den

5. Sign up in Mrs. Byers’ room #402!

6. Document Discovery at the Dole Institute
October 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Hands-on research workshop for middle and high school students.
Students will rotate through different activities, including stacks tour, photograph analysis activity, and manuscript box training. Students will be taught how to handle manuscripts. Students will conduct own research on either ADA, civil rights, environmental studies, or ERA/women’s rights. Wrap-up discussion and summary of research statement. See Lori Byers in room 402 for more information!

7. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
Wednesday:
Girls Tennis v. Washburn Rural
Thursday:
Volleyball City Quad at FSHS

8. INSERT FOOTBALL GAME PICs

9. 7th and 8th graders are invited! Starts TODAY!
Intramural Wrestling
7th and 8th graders are invited!
Starts TODAY!
October 1, 2, 8, and 10th
3:10 - 4:00 pm!
Meet in the mat room.
Turn in gold form to Coach Olson!

10. Cougar Wrestling: Starts Oct. 21st
All (5) required forms for team practice need to be turned into Mrs. Rea A.S.A.P.
Wrestlers’ information meeting in Room 307 from 3:10-4:00 P.M. on Oct. 15.
Practice starts Oct. 21 from 3:20- 5 P.M.
8th grade football players join the team after their season is completed.

11. Cougar Basketball: Girls
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts begin 1 week from Monday (today!). October 7th. Make sure your paperwork is in!

12. The Pledge of Allegiance
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”