Penn Manor High School
Wednesday, April 13, 2016, Day 5

The Young Humanitarian League is hosting a children’s book drive next week–April 18th through the 22nd. The books collected will be given to the Penn Manor Family Fund to be distributed to the kids of Penn Manor Families that have financial hardships. We are asking for any children’s books and beginner chapter books. Drop boxes will be located in the library, the office, and Room 207 with Ms. Brady. Thank you!

Students, Listen about these two exciting Career Seminars coming up in April. This Thursday, the 14th Authors of the book “Raspberry Pi Hacks” and employees of Red Hat will be speaking in the auditorium at 9:30. Students can sign up on the counseling blog under “events” tab and talk to their 2nd block teacher. Next Thursday, April 21st will be the Food and Service Industry Career Seminar with speakers talking about food science, restaurant management, the hotel industry, and more!

Spring Fling Crew: Just a reminder to Spring Fling crew members, sub pick up is tomorrow, April 14. Please pick up your subs at 2:30 in the Central complex.

Freshman: If you have not already done so, please return your Claire’s Gourmet order forms to Mrs. Beck in room 407, Mrs. Crowther in room 408, or to the main office.

Attention Penn Manor! It is the week of Mini-THON! Our celebratory event is this Friday from 6-11pm in the high school Cafeteria and East gym. There will be food, games, music, and more! You can still register at all lunches for $20. With registration you get a t-shirt and entry into the Mini-THON activities. If you already paid your registration fee, just pick up your t-shirt here. If you cannot make it to the event and still want to make a difference in a child’s life, consider buying a donor paper for a dollar! You do not want to miss the big reveal!

Prom is coming up May 13th and tickets are on sale this week! You must have exact change and Checks can be made payable to “PMHS Class of 2016”. Ticket prices are $50 for seniors and $55 for all guests. Pick up guest forms in the main office. You can purchase tickets any day this week in the central complex before school from 7:15-7:35, during all lunches, and after school from 2:45-3:30. WARNING! If you do not purchase your tickets this week, you will not be able to attend Prom. Thanks!

Attention Seniors: If you have earned a varsity letter, you are eligible to apply for the Penn Manor Coaches Association Scholarship. See Mr. Roth in the Athletic Office or Mrs. O’Day in room 328.

Penn Manor Marching Band is having it’s annual book sale on Friday, April 29th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and on Saturday, April 30th from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Approximately 20,000 books will be grouped by category and displayed on tables in the high school cafeteria. Everything will be priced to sell, with paperbacks and hardbacks priced separately. Donations are needed for this event and will be accepted on Thursday evenings, April 7th, 14th and 21st from 5:30 until 7:30. A drive up drop off will be available at the outside door to the band room. Volunteers will be available to help unload books. We accept gently used books (hardcover or soft), puzzles, DVD’s, and games (no textbooks please). For more information or questions concerning the sale, you can contact Lisa McHenry at lisamacwmds@gmail.com

The Post Prom Committee will be hosting a fundraiser at Ambush Paintball on Sunday April 17th and 24th. Cost to play is $40/person and tickets will be on sale during lunch on March 16th, 23rd & 30th and on April 6th,8th,13th & 15th or until all 200 tickets have been purchased. This event will be open to the middle schools as wells, so if you are interested buy your tickets early. We are also looking for a few teachers to join in on the fun so please stop by the ticket table over lunch to volunteer.