You re watching Today is Jan 20 2011

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Lunch Menu Mon – holiday Tue – salisbury steak/corn dog Wed – PB&J/chzy bread stix Thu – baked ham/Mgr choice Fri – grilled chz sw/pizza

Breakfast Menu Mon – holiday Tue – cereal and toast Wed – ckn biscuit Thu – breakfast bun Fri – oatmeal & cinnamon toast

Word of the Day – grangerize – GRYEN-juh-rahyz , verb; – 1. To add to the visual content of a book by inserting images not included in the original volume, often by mutilating other books. – 2. To mutilate books in order to get illustrative material for such a purpose.

Weather THU FRI SAT SUN MON 64 53 51 55 56 44 28 26 31

Announcements FCA meeting 1/20 In the gym 6: 30 -8 p. m.

Announcements FCS will make Valentine’s for the nursing home on 1/21 and 1/28 at 7: 30 a. m. on the top level of the cafeteria.

Announcements Letterman jackets NEFF rep measuring for these Feb. 8

Announcements Youth Advisory Council working with Special Olympics, stop by Mrs. Zipperer’s office for permission slip.

Announcements Youth Advisory Council going to Atlanta: come by for your Page form and permission slip

Announcements Miss ECHS Pageant 3/26 Info packets in front office. Due back on 3/4. See Mrs. Ward in room 905

Announcements Volleyball players: turn in your uniforms by 1/21 to room 917.

Announcements Math club students: Georgia Southern comp is coming up. Stop by room 217 for permission form.

Announcements Student council PRESIDENTS need to meet after school with Mrs. Holder on Thursday, Jan. 20. Also, all student council representatives need to see Mrs. Holder sometime this week.

Announcements In addition to the regular math tutoring after school Monday - Thursday, math tutoring will also be going on from 7: 30 to 8: 15 every day in room 919.

Announcements Beginning Monday, January 24, we will begin running Credit Recovery every day. Times are as follows: 7: 30 -8: 15 - room 101 daily including Friday. 3: 30 -5: 30 - room 101 daily excluding Friday.

Announcements FFA Members that want to attend Greenhand Jamboree or Success Conference on March 4 -5 need to see Satterfield by January 28 to get info.

Announcements Model UN meeting Room 204 Thursday, 1/20 After school

Announcements Congrats to boys bball for a great weekend of bball! Varsity & JV defeated Statesboro and Calvary while 9 th grade defeated Groves. 9 th grade is now 6 -2 JV is 9 -0; Varsity is 11 -4, 3 -0

Announcements Poultry judging practice 1/20 3: 30 -5: 30 AND 1/21 3: 30 -5: 30

Announcements FBLA members going to Region Comp on 1/20 need to turn in ten -day forms. No form? No go. You’ll need to eat 1 st or 2 nd lunch and be dressed professionally. Leave at 1 p. m.

Announcements FBLA members need to see Mrs. Waltz to get candy to sell for our fundraiser. Each member is required to sell.

Announcements Next FBLA meeting 1/25 Room 904 Work on Business Achievement Awards. They due by 2/1. FBLA week is coming up Feb. 6 -12. Refreshments and door prizes.

Announcements Join FBLA! Last opportunity is 2/1! Dues are $15. Being a member looks good on scholarship apps, job apps, and college apps.

Announcements Join us for Breakfast at the Rebel Country Store! Regular coffee, hazelnut cream coffee, sandwiches, muffins, hot chocolate, danishes, Special K bars, and more! Stop by.

Announcements Congrats to boys varsity bball team for their 72 -45 win on 1/18 over Sav Country Day! NEXT home game is 1/21 vs. Greenbrier. ECHS and GB are tied for first in the subregion!

Announcements Congrats to the girls varsity & JV for their wins over Sav Country Day, 47 -31 and 37 -24! Suzannah Stone – 15 pts, 11 rebounds; Taylor Hall – 16 pts, 6 assists; Makayla Brooks had 17 rebounds.

Announcements JV girls bball scorers: Shatrell Crawford – 9 pts; Ashlyn Pelote – 8 pts.

Announcements Girls JV practice is 1/20 from 3: 45 -5. Practice is 1/21 from 3: 45 -4: 45. Girls Varisty will practice LATE on 1/20. See Coach De. Masi if there is a problem.

Announcements FCCLA students competing in STAR Events: meet on 1/20 after school in room 302.

Announcements Mrs. Neurath’s HSN students from Fall Semester: stop by and get CPR certification cards.

Announcements If you are attending the Ogeechee Tech trip with Mrs. Rhodes on 1/24, turn in your permission form by 1/20! No slips accepted after 1/20!

Announcements Youth Advisory Council Special Olympics is 1/21 here. Come by and let Mrs. Zipperer know if you can work.

Announcements Effective Jan. 18: all students must have a lunch card or number. Otherwise, move to the back of the line. If you don’t, you will stand wait until the end.

Announcements CPR and First Aid Cards are in. Pick them up in room 601. If you haven’t paid, bring $12.

Announcements ENR and JNR practice 1/20 instead of 1/19 th graders interested in JNR 9 should attend this meeting.

Announcements Anyone interested in being a manager for the boys soccer team needs to see Coach Kessler in room 203.

Announcements All students attending HOSA State Leadership Conference in March: next payment of $50 is due on Friday, 1/21.

Announcements HOSA members: Be thinking about being a leader in the HOSA chapter. Stop by and see Mrs. Burgstiner in room 601 for a listing of officers.

Announcements Sign up for a new Pathway! Join Broadcast Video Production in 2011 -12! Mark it on your registration form! Got BVP?

Announcements College Night for juniors and seniors! Jan. 25, 6 -8 p. m. Bring your parents! Colleges & universities, Ga Student Finance Commission will be here.

Announcements Blood drive Jan. 25 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Sign up with Major Burgstiner or in JROTC (room 804)

Announcements Listen to Rebel Radio! www. The. Rebel. Radio. com Have your own show! Stop by room 816 for details.

Announcements French club resumes sales of coffee, hot choc, bagels every Tue & Thu before 1 st period.

Announcements French club members: want to go to Wild Adventures on 4/22? Sign up with Mr. Carnes.

Announcements French club meeting 1/25 3: 30 -4: 30 Room 112

Announcements Girls soccer conditioning now thru 1/21 from 3: 45 -5. All girls should stop by room 411 for doughnut forms.

Announcements Order doughnuts from girls soccer players! $6 for bakers dozen. Delivery is 1/25.

Announcements Counselors are going to Ogeechee Tech on 2/10. Get a permission form in the counselors’ office. Due back by Jan. 20.

Announcements Writing test tutoring Room 905 Mon & Tue (beginning 1/24) 3: 45 -4: 30

Announcements Interested in running track? Sign up in room 802 with Coach Ward. Boys practice begins 1/24. Girls practice begins 1/31. Must have a physical on file.

Announcements ASVAB will be given on 1/25 for juniors and seniors. Sign up in the counselors office.

Announcements Current tennis players: sign up for Sav Area Tennis Association junior doubles tourney. Cost is $23. Register by Jan. 18. See Mrs. Hicks in room 106.

Announcements Business achievements awards are due 2/1. Work in room 904 after school.

Announcements Tennis tryouts! Boys: 1/20 -21 3: 30 -5: 30 Tennis courts Must have a physical on file. Bring racket; dress appropriately.

Announcements Owe money on your yearbook or ad? Keep making payments. Pay it off by April 1.

Announcements Miss the Skills. USA broadcasters meeting? Stop by room 816 to see what you missed.

Announcements Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award Program. Check out bodybymilk. com and apply. Deadline is Mar. 4.

Announcements HOSA competition practice Thursdays 3: 30 -5 Room 601

Announcements FCCLA t-shirts are $10. See Mrs. Neurath to purchase one.

Announcements Join yearbook or newspaper in 2011 -2012! Get an application online or in room 816. Due in Feb.

Announcements FBLA members still needed. Join today for $15. See your business teacher.

Announcements Student suggestion box In the cafeteria. Share ideas. Student Council will consider all suggestions at their meetings.

Announcements Tennis team sells Mc. Donald’s sausage and chicken biscuits Wed & Fri $2

Announcements Student Athletic Passes $25 Get in to ALL home games, ALL year. See Coach Hood.

Announcements Visit the Rebel Country Store! Hours: 7: 50 -8: 20; all four lunches; 3: 30 -4. Variety of Rebel apparel, hand bags, jewelry, etc.

Announcements Buy a yearbook now for $60! Add $5 for nameplate and cover. Deadline is Jan. 27. Price goes to $80 in May! Buy early to save money!

Announcements Buy pictures from this school year! www. SCHPIX. com

Announcements Important Phone Numbers: Herff Jones (graduation, rings): 912 -764 -9314 Leonards. com (pictures): 1 -800 -874 -0494

Announcements Follow us on Effingham. County. Rebels. com

MAKE YOUR DREAMS FOR YOUR FUTURE COME TRUE! ALL JUNIORS AND SENIORS (College and Tech Prep) And THEIR PARENTS ARE INVITED TO COME TO:

College Night Tuesday th January 25 at ECHS, 6 -8 PM

THESE COLLEGES WILL BE ATTENDING COLLEGE NIGHT

Armstrong Atlantic State University • In Savannah • 4 year college (CP only) • SAT or ACT required, 460 V, 430 math. • ACT Eng=19 Math=18 • May accept lower scores for a special admission status • Fabulous opportunities in health related careers (nursing, physical therapy, radiation tech, etc. ) • Must live on campus unless living with parent

EAST GEORGIA COLLEGE • Cooperative Program Between GA Southern University And East Georgia College Has Been Created Just For You! East GA College has a satellite campus on GSU campus in Statesboro! • Main campus in Swainsboro now has dorms! • 2011 grads- No need to take SAT – take COMPASS instead • 2012 grads may take the SAT or ACT • Enjoy most benefits of GSU student • Tech or College Prep • Transfer to GSU after completing 30 semester hours

Georgia Southern University • In Statesboro • Minimum SAT: Math +verbal= 1010 • Minimum ACT Comp = 21 • Can do summer Eagle Incentive if SAT math+verbal= 9201000 or ACT=20 • Required to live on campus next year unless living with parents.

Middle Georgia College • In Cochran (2 hr away) • 2 year college with some four year degree programs • COMPASS Test Required • Special programs in aviation, flight instruction and aircraft maintenance • Great opportunities in nursing, surveying, and occupational therapy assistant

Ogeechee Technical College • Statesboro GA • Programs in many health areas, vet tech, dental assisting, funeral science, catering, business, electrical, horticulture, CAD • Requires COMPASS test • HOPE Grant pays • TP or CP students

Georgia Tech- Savannah • Located in Pooler off I-95 • Can begin studies as Armstrong or GA Southern student and transfer to this campus to receive GA Tech diploma • Can be full time student at Armstrong for first two years ( really a GA Tech student) with Coop benefits– new program • No residence halls • Engineering Degrees only

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) • • Several campuses, one in Savannah College or Tech Prep Students Must take the SAT or ACT Programs in Digital Media, Performing Arts, Building Arts, Communication Arts, Fashion, Liberal Arts, Design

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY • 4 year college – requires College Prep Diploma • One of the oldest HBCU (Historically Black College & Universities in nation • Special program for a few students who do not meet regular admissions standards

Savannah Technical College • Savannah and Effingham Campus • TP or CP students • Only COMPASS Test required • HOPE GRANT applies • Some core classes may transfer to 2 and 4 year college • Special opportunity to use HOPE Grant to earn HOPE Scholarship

University of South Carolina – Beaufort – Bluffton Campus • Effingham residents pay South Carolina tuition (not out of state tuition) • HOPE Scholarship cannot be used • Advantages – close by, can commute or live on campus

Valdosta State University • In Valdosta (3 hr away) • 4 year college (CP students only) • SAT or ACT required: 440 V 410 M or ACT M+17, Eng 18 • Freshmen required to live on campus.

Shorter University - Located in Rome, GA - Private, Christian 4 -year college - SAT or ACT required - Outstanding programs in performing arts, sciences, business

South Georgia College • Located in Douglas • 2 year college • COMPASS test required, ACT or SAT recommended if planning to transfer • RN Nursing program

Young Harris College • Private College affiliated with Methodist Church • Located in Young Harris, GA (in the mountains) • Has been a 2 year but is now a 4 year college • Accepts College Prep and Tech Prep diplomas

ABAC Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College • 2 year college in Tifton • Also houses some technical programs • Has transfer programs with UGA (you can get a UGA degree without leaving Tifton) • RN nursing program. • Accepts college prep and tech prep students.

• Public 2 - year college • Located in Albany • Tech prep or college prep diplomas accepted • Darton College

On College Night: In the Media Center Seniors and their parents should: • Attend a session at 6: 15 or at 7: 15 in the ECHS media center. A representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission will make a presentation about obtaining federal aid for your education by filing the FREE • Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and answer your questions.

College Night Info Sessions On ECHS 200 Hallway 6: 15 and 7: 00 Hope Scholarship and Grant 6: 30 and 7: 15 Dual enrollment options 6: 45 and 7: 30 College admissions testing

Reach for the Stars! College Night Tuesday January 25 th ECHS: 6 -8 PM ALL Juniors, Seniors, Parents