Today is Thursday, March 9, 2023

Regular Order, Day 7

• Adoration is taking place today all day in the 2^nd floor chapel. Please join for some time of quiet prayer with the Lord. 
• This week we are raising money for the Mission Drive through a drive for Fresh Kicks Fridays. Each homeroom that raises $250 collectively will be awarded two fresh kick Fridays on 3/24 and 3/31 (the Fridays after exams).  Bring money into your homeroom all this week and give to your homeroom faculty member or rep. Homerooms that make this minimum amount will be issued a bracelet to be worn on Fresh kicks day along with your Fresh kicks. Shoes must cover the toes and have backs. Slides, flip-flops, and sandals are not allowed. Students may wear Crocs, but they must be in ‘sport mode.’ White socks may be worn in place of black socks, but socks must be worn.
• Brackets for the March Madness Mission Drive Challenge are being sold this week during lunch in the Commons.  The cost is $5 per bracket. To enter, simply pay your fee and provide your name and email address to the basketball coaches at the table.  A link to the Bracket Challenge will be emailed to you by March 16. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers, including a top prize of a $50 gift card to the Blue Jay Cafe.
• Student Council Executive Board speeches will take place on March 28. Students interested in running for Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer must complete a candidacy form and attend a campaign meeting today during the first half of lunch in the first-floor conference room of the Madonna Della Strada Building. Forms can be found on the  Canvas homepage or in the Student Life course and are due at today’s meeting. 
• Today during lunch “Master Guns” will be offering Jambalaya in the courtyard for the Mission drive. Feel free to come have a bowl and leave a donation for the missions.  
• Saints are handing the keys to Derek Carr.  Is he able to drive us to a Super Bowl? Discuss this and more at the Sports Analysis Club meeting today during the second half of lunch In the Student Activities Office.
• The Pro-Life Club will meet today during the second half of lunch in Room 316.
• The Green Club will meet today during the second half of lunch in Room 416, not after school today
• Weekly NHS recycling pick up will take place today after school in Room 112.
• The Video Games Club will meet today after school in Room 116.
• The bowling team will face Holy Cross this afternoon at AMF Lanes starting at 3:20.
• The golf team will face St. Augustine this afternoon at Bartholomew starting at 4:00.
• Winter Sports’ Recognition Night is scheduled for this evening in the auditorium starting at 6:30.  All basketball, soccer, and wrestling lettermen are expected to be in attendance.  Report time for all lettermen is 6:10.  Attire is coat and tie.
• All Big Brothers will meet tomorrow during the first half of lunch in the Benson Arena to review Welcome Day.  All must attend regardless of Welcome Day status.  Big Brothers should review the room assignments for Welcome Day posted on the bulletin board outside the Commons. Big Brothers should make their second contact with their Little Brothers ASAP to begin prep for Welcome Day.  See Coach Ursin with any issues.
• Printing fees for February have been distributed in homeroom.  Students may pay their bill in Room 215 before school, at 10-minute break, or during the lunch period.  Failure to pay may result in a loss of computer services.
• This is the last week to bring in Mardi Gras beads for St. Michael’s. Place beads outside the library or at the front desk by Friday.