Simley Announcements 5-10-19
Published on May 10, 2019 12:37


This is an announcement for parents of 9th grade students taking the AP Geography exam on Tuesday, May 14th:

The AP Geo exam will more than likely not be completed in time for students to take the bus home after school. There is a 4pm activities bus, or alternative arrangements will need to be made.


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The following students are this week's PRIDE winners:

  • Blake Amundson
  • Michael Banaszewski
  • Nassan Benson
  • Caleb Brima
  • Daeshanae Carter
  • Allison Eschbach
  • Alex Malave
  • Paige Morse
  • Mason Ostebo
  • Josh Oswald
  • Ruben Saldivar

PRIDE winners will receive passes to the Spartan Shack during 7th hour to choose their prizes.  Thank you to Ms. Brunsvold, Ms. Landman, Mr. Peper, Ms. Prall, Ms. Seifert, Ms. Stenglein, Ms. Walsh for nominating your students.



The Simley coaches nominated and voted for the male athlete of the year. Eight senior male athletes were nominated for consideration. Davis Provost, Daniel Kerkvliet, Sam Montague, Wyatt Rogers, Jacob Hageman, Freddy Rivera, Cole Tschida and Ben Briguet.


The 2019 Apollo male athlete of the year is Daniel Kerkvliet.




Lifetouch will be here TODAY, Friday, May 10th to take team & individual pictures for Boys Lacrosse.  Pictures can be ordered online at LIFETOUCH  or forms are available in the Activities office.



TOMORROW - Attention all current 8th-11th grade boys interested in playing Football next Fall!   There is a player/parent meeting on Saturday, May 11th at 9 a.m. in the Simley Spartan Center. Please make every effort to be there.  Topics include: Summer Strength Program , Football Camp & other important dates & information. Contact Coach Mensen at [email protected] if you have questions.

PROM - A Night Under the Stars, on Saturday, May 11th on a riverboat on the St. Croix River in Stillwater. The Grand March will be held at Simley in the Performing Arts Center at 4 pm. There will be school buses available as an option for those who would like transportation to and from Stillwater. If you chose to use the provided transportation, you will need to sign up when you purchase your ticket. We will begin boarding the boat at 6:15 pm and the boat will depart from the dock at 7 pm. You must arrive and board the boat prior to 7 pm. No refunds will be given for anyone who arrives late. Dinner will be served on the boat with the dance to follow. The dance will end at 10:30 pm when the boat arrives back at the dock. The tickets are $40 and include Grand March, dinner and the dance on the boat.


Lifetouch will be at Inverwood on  Monday, May 13th to take team & individual pictures for Boys & Girls Golf.  Pictures can be ordered online at LIFETOUCH  or forms are available in the Activities office.



Do you love to run? Do you love to have fun? Then come join the Simley Cross Country team this Fall. There is an informational meeting on Monday, May 13th  at 5 p.m. in the Simley High School Spartan Center.  If you have questions, please contact Coach Gerber at [email protected]  



Simley Boys & Girls Lacrosse teams are inviting you to dinner!

Join us at B52's on Monday, May 13th between 5-9pm.  

50% of ALL sales go directly to the teams!

**You must print out and present the voucher at time of purchase.

Go Spartans!   Click here for voucher: http://www.isd199.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_20241558/File/Flyers/Reimagine%20MN%202017/B52%20Fundraiser%20.jpg



 

Stop at Chipotle in West St. Paul on Tuesday, May 14 from 4:00-8:00pm and support the Simley Girls Swim & Dive Team.  Just show the flyer, or tell the cashier that you are there to support the Simley Girls Swim & Dive Team and a portion of the sale will be given to the Team. Chipotle Flyer




The Simley All Night Party committee is looking for volunteers for Friday, June 7th. The All Night Party is held every year the night of graduation to provide the graduating class a safe & fun environment to celebrate their graduation with their class. Various duties & shifts are available. Please consider volunteering for this great event.  Here is the link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DABAC2EA5FF2-2019




Upcoming College Visits:

A representative from the following colleges will be visiting Simley at the specified dates and times. If you are interested in learning more about a college and hearing from an admission representative from their school, sign-up and get a pass from Ms. Kimble in the Student Center

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA- DULUTH WILL BE HERE ON TUESDAY, MAY 14TH @ 2:00 PM. SIGN-UP AND GET A PASS FROM THE CAREER CENTER OR FROM YOUR COUNSELOR.




REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:


Attention Parents - If you are calling in to report an absence and would like to go directly to the Attendance line, please call 651-306-7010.  



Attention Students - Wearing of hats or hoods is not allowed during the school day.  If you have any questions, please see an administrator.



REMINDER  - The IMC, the Student Center and the Spartan Center are closed all of 5th hour. You must stay in the cafeteria during your lunch period.



IMPORTANT - Graduation Survey - Class of 2019

All seniors must complete a short online survey by Friday, May 17.

Click for survey:   Class of 2019 Graduation Survey  

This will help us gather valuable information regarding your post-high school plans as well as authorize the release of your final transcript.

You will not be able to pick up your cap and gown on the last day of school if you do not complete this survey.  


IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS:

May 22 - Senior Meeting @ 12:45 in the Performing Arts Center.

May 23 - Senior Signing Day during 6th hour in the Spartan Center.

May 31 - Last day of school.  Cap & gown distribution in the Spartan Center starting @  8 a.m.

June 7 - Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal @ 8 a.m.  Meet in the gymnasium.

June 7 - Graduation Ceremony @ 7:30 p.m.



Seniors: Yearbook needs you to send any pictures from middle school to this year for the end of the year senior slide show! Email them to [email protected]



Curious to see if you purchased a yearbook? Check the posters outside the main office and on Hensch's bulletin board (WA209) to see if you've purchased your book.




Spartan Trained Summer Speed & Strength Program - June 10 through August 8

For: Athletes entering grades 7-12.

Cost: $100.  The family max for fees is not applicable to the Summer programs.

Session Times:

   7:00-8:00 A.M.  - High school boys & girls entering 9th-12th grade

   8:00 - 9:00 A.M. - High School girls entering 9th-12th grade

   9:00 A.M. -10:00 A.M. - High School boys entering 9th-12th grade

  10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. - All middle school boys & girls entering 7th & 8th grade

Registration is now open on Feepay. Informational flyers are available in the Activities office. Contact Will Short at [email protected]  if you have questions.




Reminder to Simley students - You are NOT allowed to be in the middle school. This includes cutting through the middle school in the morning and afternoons when arriving to or leaving from school.



Sports Schedules

All middle school & high school sports game schedules can be found at www.metroeastconference.org - click on Simley.  Whenever there are changes to the schedule, the change will be made here.  This is the official schedule.

**If you would like to receive a notification whenever a change is made, you can sign up for that on this website. This is a very helpful feature particularly in the Spring when are dealing with so many weather issues.  

Go to www.metroeastconference.org - click on Simley. On the right hand side of page, there is a box "Notify Me" - click on "Notify Me" - create an account, choose your preferences & you will be notified.  There is also a box to get the mobile app.


ACTIVITIES:

Simley Activities for today:  Metro East Conference Schedules



DISTRICT APPROVED ONLINE FLYERS: http://www.isd199.org/news_events/flyers/hs_flyers



Simley Boys & Girls Lacrosse teams are inviting you to dinner!

Join us at B52's on Monday, May 13th between 5-9pm.  

50% of ALL sales go directly to the teams!

**You must print out and present the voucher at time of purchase.

Go Spartans!   Click here for voucher: http://www.isd199.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_20241558/File/Flyers/Reimagine%20MN%202017/B52%20Fundraiser%20.jpg