Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Read-A-Thon for Room to Read

On January 9th, the first Friday back from break, we will be hosting the second annual Read-a-Thon from 3:30 - 10:30 PM in the Library and Technology Center to raise money for Room to Read. They spend 85.8% of their charity budget to building libraries and delivering services. They got an overall score of 93.69 out of 100 on Charity Navigator! Over your holiday break, track down and or email all relatives and friends to raise at least $25 (hopefully much more). Our goal is to raise $4,000 this year! There will be prizes for the most money and most sponsors. 

Click here to create an account and make your online campaign. Let us know if you need help!

On Friday, January 9th, remember to bring your favorite books, pillows, blankets, and PJs!  See this spreadsheet to sign up to READ and to bring food and drink.  At 6 PM we'll have Lasagna in the PA Room.  If you have any questions email Chloe or Gaelan. 

Finally, we will also be collecting children’s books so that Yunxin can bring to a school in China. Here are some pictures from our donation last summer, they’re absolutely adorable!

Gaelan Bergstrom
11th Grade

Monday, December 01, 2014

The Hobbit - Friday, December 19th after Exams

Join us for the final movie installment of The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies on Friday, December 19th after your last exam before our holiday break.

We will meet in Rhonda's cafe at 11 AM to ride two minibuses to Marbles Museum. The movie starts at 1 PM, but we want to arrive early enough to get in line for good seats in the IMAX auditorium. See http://www.imaxraleigh.org/ for details.

We will eat together at Marbles Museum, you can bring your lunch or eat at the Pogo Cafe. $10 will get you a salad, or sandwich/burger with a side and a drink. http://www.pogoraleigh.com/

Sign up HERE to reserve your seat on the buses. We are also purchasing movie tickets on Wednesday, December 17 because the movie could sell out. If you are unsure of your plans, you could sign up for the ride and plan to buy tickets closer to the date.

Student Coordinator: Grace Berry

Chaperones: Ms. Kelly and Mrs. Thrash (cell 919-271-4131)