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JL Mann PTSA would like to invite
ALL volunteers to lunch! 2017/2018
Slate of Officers
President - Sarah Greer
Vice President - Susan Key
Treasurer - Chrissy Martin
Secretary - Debbie Johnson
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Final Exam Schedule 2016-2017
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"KISS" A SENIOR
GOODBYE
The end of the year is nearing and our seniors are almost done. Wish them well with a “KISS”!
For just $1.00, you can buy your favorite Senior(s) a bag of kisses
and write them a personal note.
Bags will be on sale during all 3 lunches from May 15-19.
Parents, if you wish to order a bag/bags, please print the order form below and return it to school with payment in an envelope by May 19. Please print a message form for each bag of kisses.
Cash Only – Exact Change Please
"KISS" A SENIOR GOODBYE **MESSAGE ON BACK**
TO: ___________________________________________________ FROM: ________________________________________________
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Senior Parents,
PARENTS NEEDED - • Senior Breakfast (prior to graduation practice on May 26th at 9am). Volunteers
will help serve breakfast and clean up. Donations are needed to help with cost of the Breakfast can be left in the office or mailed to Suzanne Short at 23 Scogin Dr, Greenville SC 29615, ANY amount is appreciated.
• Kiss a Senior Goodbye- help with the sale of Hersey kiss baggies to recognize seniors last week of school (Kiss a Senior Goodbye Chair – Susan Key –[email protected])
PTSA is in need of a few parents to help sell ‘Kiss a Senior Good-Bye’ bags at lunch the week of May 15-19 from 11:15 am - 1 pm. Please let me know if you can help.
Thank you,
Susan Key - 864-414-4398
• There is a class of 2017 Facebook page that will have this information also. https://www.facebook.com/JL-Mann-Class-of-2017-1753311264943022
Some important dates to remember are-
• Exams- May 16-19th • Senior Breakfast and Practice- May 26th • Graduation Practice- May 31st • Graduation- June 1st 7pm
Shannon Reilly 864.303.5895 Suzanne Short 864.421.4857
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JL Mann AAAAA Soccer State Title Games Saturday, May 13th was and exciting day for JL Mann soccer! Both the Boys and Girls teams played Wondo High for State Titles. Girls Won, 2 to 1 however the Boys were defeated by the top-ranked team in the country, 1-0.
Congratulations to both girls and boys teams for a VERY fun & successful season!
The Boys' Varsity Golf Team are the 2017 5A Region 1 Champions, winning the Region Tournament at Legacy Pines Golf club on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Ian Faulconer and Michael Polgar were selected to the 5A Region 1 All-Region Team.
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ART NEWS NATIONAL ART HONORS SOCIETY MEMBERS: Our annual celebratory dinner is MONDAY, May 15. Active members who have performed the required service hours will receive invitations. Seniors who have all of their hours and didn’t receive their cords at Senior Showcase or the dinner may see Ms. Webster in room 316 for their cord.
Congratulations to all winners in J.L. Mann’s Annual Student Art Exhibition! Our juror this year was Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers, chair of the department of Art and Design and professor of art at Anderson University. Winners: Best of Show, Addie Pedrick and Melizza Vazquez. Photography: 1st, Ireland Marks; 2nd, Cross Amore; 3rd, Randy Handshoe; Honorable Mention, Ciarra Cunningham. Drawing: 1st, Jacob Faires; 2nd, Ireland Marks; 3rd, Hannah Garity. Mixed Media: 1st, Sarah Grace Williamson; 2nd, Veronica Leon; 3rd, Rachel Myers; Honorable Mention, Kara Josephson. Painting: 1st, Jacob Faires; 2nd, Trenton King; 3rd, Brady Rider; Honorable Mention, Salvador De Loa. 3-D Design: 1st, Addie Pedrick and Melissa Vazquez; 2nd, Telma Sanchez and Lupita Zepeda; 3rd, Sam Fuqua; Honorable Mention, Claire Depalle. Digital Design: 1st place, Justin Leonhardt; 2nd, Sydney Leonard; 3rd, Manuela Cano; Honorable Mention, Sydney Leonard. Printmaking: 1st, Brady Rider; 2nd, Lane Ahmed. Design and Color: 1st, Lyn Horton; 2nd, Sierra Lawler; 3rd, Aidan Bodeo-Lomicky.
GCSD’s Annual Student Art Exhibition was at Artisphere - and included works from students in grades 9-12 enrolled in GCSD high school visual arts courses. J.L. Mann art students whose work is included in the show: Cooper Bodeo-Lomicky, Katelyn Bonesso, Manuela Cano, Malachi Coleman, Emma Epps, Jacob Faires, Courtney Fuller, Hannah Garity, Lyn Horton, Jordan Houle, Kara Josephson, Rachel Myers, Addie Pedrick, Brady Rider, Carly Rucker, Kaitlin Sebring, Cooper Shaw, Sarah Simmons, Ellis Turner, Melissa Vasquez, Baker Ward, Kennedy Wright.
The first annual PAT (Progress and Achievement in Theatre) Awards will be held Friday, May 19 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. There are several award categories and nominations have gone out. The awards are modeled after the Tony and Oscar Awards. Attire is Sunday best. Cost is $5.00 per family. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to Mr. Spearman at [email protected]. We will also be announcing the selection for the 2017 - 2018 musical!
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JROTC News
Drill Team…Mark Your Calendars! Thursday, May 11 – Awards Night for Seniors Thursday, May 25 – End of the Year Party for 216-2017 Drill Team Cadets and immediate
family only Tuesday, May 16 – Awards Night for Underclassmen JCLC June 11-15 – See CSM Hoxit for details Saturday, November 18, 2017 - Jack Frost Drill Meet at JL Mann Saturday, January 27, 2018 – JROTC Ball
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Are you interested in volunteering at the J.L. Mann store next school year?
THE PATRIOT PANTRY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS * Breakfast shifts 7:50-8:40
* Lunch shifts 11:15-1:15 *Fruit/Veggie Prep every other Monday 9-10:30
I want to thank the following students who’ve been a HUGE help in the pantry:
TYRIQUE SULLIVAN, SARA GRACE WILLIAMSON, KAYLEE MADRAY, KATHRYNN COYLE, ADRIANA GARCIA and VICTOR CANTRELL
Email Sharon Totherow at [email protected] or call/text 864-505-2740 if you are interested in any of the above volunteer opportunities.
Parents, as a reminder, the pantry doesn’t accept any bill larger than $20.
THE PANTRY’S LAST DAY IS MAY 26
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News from NewTech@Mann
Contest Winner – We would like to extend a huge congratulation to our
own Vivian Schmotzer. Her video entry was selected as the winner of the WasteLAB 2016-2107 High School Viral Video contest. WasteLAB is Greater Greenville Sanitation's mobile and interactive experience designed to advance sustainability through education. Vivian’s video, which you can watch via the link below concerns clothing waste and how it can be curved. Vivian and others submitted their entry to the contest for extra credit towards their recent project in Environmental Studies related to impacting waste. http://www.gowastelab.com/
Six Flags Education Day Success – We had a real blast at the annual Six Flags Education Day. Students had a great day and, along with riding many great rides, took in workshops and activities surrounding physics, math, and science.
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NewTech@Mann Final Exam Schedule
