Monday, May 5, 2008
Today is a "B" day

*Student Council will meet after school today from 3:00-4:00pm in the 6B pod area.

*Wednesday, May 7 from 6:00-7:30pm is the 8th grade dance.  The theme is futuristic and the entrance fee is $2.00.  Wear your bright colors, but remember to follow Scott's dress code rules.

*8th graders:  May 8 is your final opportunity to submit an application for Youth Leadership Lincoln's 2008/2009 freshman class.

*Middle School Students:  Are you looking for an opportunity to sing this summer?   Please consider participating in Lincoln Public Schools Middle  School Choral Music Camp that will run from June 9th through the 13th.  The camp meets at Irving Middle School and is open to any current 6th, 7th, or 8th grader.  Please see your school's vocal music teacher for more information.  The last day to sign up is Friday, May 23.

*The 2008 Nebraska Golden Sower Award winners are:
     Intermediate Category
          +Winner- The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney
          +Honor- The Stupendous Dodgeball Fiasco by Janice Repka
                         The SOS File by Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, and Laurie Myers
    Young Adult Category
          +Winner- The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
          +Honor-Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
                        The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin
Thank you to the Scott students who took the time to vote for your favorites!       

*We look forward to walking with you at the Heart Walk on Saturday, May 17 at 9:00am at East High School. Did you know that: last year, Scott Middle School had the most school nutrition staff and families participate in the Heart Walk, more than any other school in Lincoln!  

*Bright Lights Summer Adventures:  Come celebrate summer as a season of learning?  Bright Lights is offering a broad range of hands-on classes for summer 2008.  For the sixth year, American students will have an opportunity for an international experience with Japanese students from Senshu Middle School the week of June 23-27.  Nine morning classes will be offered at Lux Middle School in this international program with American and Japenese students studying and socializing together.  

Openings are still available for Bright Lights' classes and day camps.  Most of these classes and camps will be held at Randolph Elementary, 37th and D Streets, during the weeks of June 9-13, June 23-27, and July 7-11.  Check out the opportunities online at www.brightlights.org or call #420-1115.  Class availability is updated daily on the website.

*Hey 8th Graders!  The Youth Leadership Lincoln Application Deadline is approaching!

May 9, 2008 is the deadline for your Youth Leadership application.  Remember to include the permission form from the principal, a school reference and a community reference.  Mail the completed application to:

Youth Leadership Lincoln
1230 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Attn. Pete Ferguson

Applications are available from your counselor or at area youth serving organizations/agencies.  Students can also download an application form at www.leadershiplincoln.org or call Pete Ferguson, Youth Leadership Lincoln at #402-441-4661 to have one mailed.