Simley Announcements 10-25-19
Published on Oct 25, 2019 13:09

SENIORS! The first annual #iapplied College Application Completion Event will be taking place on Tuesday, October 29th during hours 1-4. RSVP at: bit.ly/iappliedrsvp to let us know when to expect you! Come to the Student Center to get help starting and completing applications, assistance with making a post-secondary plan, and ask any questions you may have about the application process. All MN State Colleges and Universities are waiving their application fees next week so take advantage of this great opportunity to complete applications with help! Have you already completed an application or two? Stop by the Student Center to enter a raffle for fantastic prizes, grab a treat, and celebrate your hard work! 

The following students are this week's PRIDE winners:

Bola Rezk

Shanice Branch

Becca Ockwig

Heidi O'Donnell

Sam Osland

Emma Ingebrigtsen

Victoria Wood Bingham

Maddie Staples

Tyler Yang 

Joey Stanton

PRIDE winners will receive passes to the Spartan Shack during the last 5 minutes of 1st hour to choose their prize.

Thank you to Ms. Hensch, Ms. Walsh, Ms. Eversman, Mr. McCartan, Mr. Berg, and Ms. Anderson.

On what was arguably the 2nd best day for racing, the Simley Varsity Cross Country squads concluded the season at the Section 3AA championships. The boys finished 15th, led by senior captain Grant Dilla, who attacked his final cc race, finishing under 18 minutes for the first time this season. He was followed by strong performances by Nathan Schauer, Kaiden Schrandt, Gabe Alvear, and Jacob Scheffer. It was also the final Cross Country races for seniors Carter Bollmann and Daniel Williams. 

On the girls side, Brekken Grathen and Abi Lindquist ran side by side to lead the girls to an 11th place finish. They were supported by Ana Alvear, Crystal Bonilla Rios, Julia Myers, Grace Raab and Jenna Pearson, making her varsity race debut. The JV squads will race today at the Grade Level Championships in Crystal, getting out of class at 2:00 with the bus leaving at 2:20.

Attention all Boy’s Hockey players grades 9  th -12  th interested in participating in High School Hockey this season:

Captains practice begins on Monday, October 28th

*Cost is $100 for 10 sessions. Bring a check written to the BLC

*Ice Times are as follows:

*Oct.28,29,30,31 from 4:20-5:20pm                        

*Nov.1,4,5,6,7,8 from 3:50-4:50pm

In order to participate:

*You must be registered through Fee Pay before Oct.28 th

*This includes your activities fee of $160 for the season

*You must have a current physical on file

*A bus leaves each day from door 26 (behind middle school at 3:40pm) 

*You can leave your equipment in the Simley Athletic office during the day

For all activities dates and times related to boys hockey you can check the website at:  https://www.ighha.org/page/show/1059712-simley-high-school-boys-hockey

The Football team begins their section tournament tomorrow here at Simley vs. Hill Murray. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. Section tickets are $5 for students/Senior Citizens and $10 for Adults. Go Spartans!!

Attention all 9-12th grade boys interested in Wrestling. There will be a registration meeting on Wednesday, October 30th at 3:30PM in the high school cafeteria. If you can’t attend the meeting please contact Coach Short. 

Attention all 9-12th grade boys that are interested in joining Basketball. There will be a registration meeting on Monday, October 28 at 3:30PM in the high school cafeteria. 

Want to be part of a FUN winning team? The BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING Middle School & High School team are having a short Informational MEETING on Tuesday. Oct. 29th at 3:30 p.m. in *Middle School lunchroom* The boys swim team is open to all boys 6-12th grade. This meeting is a chance to meet the team and coaches and get all the paperwork your son will need to join a school sport.  The Boys Swimming & Diving Season is a winter sport and begins Monday, Nov. 25th. NOTE: this meeting is for the athletes.   Parents are more than welcome to attend, but they do not need to attend this meeting.  There is a parent’s meeting scheduled for Dec. 3rd. For more information please email Coach Lynn Newton at [email protected] 

Reminder to all students interested in taking the PSAT Exam on Wednesday, October 30.  TODAY is The deadline to register. If you have questions, please schedule a time to meet with your counselor.  PSAT Student Guides are available from Ms. Wang in the Guidance Office.

Upcoming College Visits:A representative from the following college 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.

COLLEGE OF ST. BEN’S/ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY WILL BE HERE TODAY, FRIDAY 10/25 @ 10:20 AM

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WILL BE HERE ON MONDAY 10/28 @ 1:35 PM

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DULUTH WILL BE HERE ON TUESDAY 10/29 @ 2:30 PM

Get a pass from Ms. Kimble in the Career Center if you are interested.

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.  

AP registration is in full swing and the deadline to register/pay for AP exams is November 1st. 

Registration information was handed out in all AP classrooms, but the registration/payment website is www.totalregistration.net/AP/242408

If you believe you may qualify for free and reduced lunch/education benefits, please go to the district website under departments, food service, educational benefits application and fill out the free and reduced lunch forms. The cost per AP exam is $12 for families that qualify for F/R benefits. 

New this year, in addition to registering and paying for exams on Total Registration, students must also login to their college board account or create an account if they are new to AP. Each student must login to their college board account and enter the "join code" that was provided to them by EACH of their AP teachers. www.myap.collegeboard.org

Teachers were supposed to have students do this step in their AP classes, but many students have not completed this step and it is a necessary step in order to have your exam you registered for and paid for in total Registration ordered for you. 

BAND FUNDRAISER

Inver Grove Heights Band Boosters were selected to be a charity partner with Storm Creek Clothing, a Hastings-based outdoor and active clothing manufacturer.  IGH Band Boosters will receive 10% of purchases where we are selected as the charity partner. We can also distribute coupons for $10 off a $50 purchase, Click Here for Coupon.  Purchases can be made online or in person at the sale, use coupon code BAND10 for online purchases.  The sale is Oct 25-26th in Eagan and Nov 29th-30th in Hastings:

EAGAN – 935 Blue Gentian Rd

Friday, October 25th (sale runs 8am-8pm)

Saturday, October 26th (sale runs 8am-5pm)

HASTINGS - 624 Spiral Blvd

Friday, November 29th (sale runs 8am-5pm)

Saturday, November 30th (sale runs 8am-2pm)

Hey Ladies!  Are you interested in something fun and exciting?  We have a Gymnastics tryout meeting for the 2019-2020 JV and Varsity gymnastics team, it will be in Mrs. Walsh's Room in EA208 (which is above the weight room) on October 30th right after school.  The meeting will last about an hour.  We will share information about the team, calendar of practices and meets, ask questions about gymnastics experience and talk about season apparel. All gymnasts will need to have a current physical on file, fee pay $130 online and all forms filled out.  If you have any questions please direct them to Mrs. Walsh. 

Simley Nordic will hold a parent and information meeting on 10/29/19 at 6pm in the Flexible learning space.  We welcome skiers of all levels to enjoy their winter skiing with Simley Nordic (XC skiing).  Topics will include practice and meet schedule, costs, gear, expectations, and more. If you are the parent of a current skier, a current skier, or a potential skier please come and learn more about this exciting growing program for students in grades 7-12.  

ATTN Seniors: If you ordered a senior panoramic photo, they are available in the Guidance Office for pick-up. Please see Ms. Wang. There is a limited number of extra copies at a cost of $17 per photo.

Attention Seniors:  If you have not scheduled a time to meet with your counselor, please do this as soon as possible.  We want to make sure you have all the resources you need during your final year at Simley as well as support you with post high school planning.  We will also gather information to order your graduation cap and gown & diploma. Appointments may be made with your counselor directly from the Simley web page.  

Seniors, if you did not receive a yellow yearbook to do list at the panoramic photo, please see Ms. Hensch. Senior photos, baby photos, and the senior survey are all due by December 1st. Send photos to [email protected]. 

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.

AP registration is in full swing and the deadline to register/pay for AP exams is November 1st. 

Registration information was handed out in all AP classrooms, but the registration/payment website is www.totalregistration.net/AP/242408

If you believe you may qualify for free and reduced lunch/education benefits, please go to the district website under departments, food service, educational benefits application and fill out the free and reduced lunch forms. The cost per AP exam is $12 for families that qualify for F/R benefits. 

New this year, in addition to registering and paying for exams on Total Registration, students must also login to their college board account or create an account if they are new to AP. Each student must login to their college board account and enter the "join code" that was provided to them by EACH of their AP teachers. www.myap.collegeboard.org

Teachers were supposed to have students do this step in their AP classes, but many students have not completed this step and it is a necessary step in order to have your exam you registered for and paid for in total Registration ordered for you. 

ACTIVITIES:

Simley Activities for today:  Metro East Conference Schedules

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