Valentine's Day Dance

WHEN: Feb 12th, 7-9 pm

COST: $5 for ticket in advance, $6 at the door

DRESS: Whatever floats your boat as long as it follows the dress code!

WHY: Fun, lots of decorations, great Friday night activity!

Speech Contest

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

ESSAY AND SPEECH CONTEST


Help celebrate Black History Month by competing in the

2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Essay and Speech Contest.



Essays must respond to the following prompt:

Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." What is something that matters to you in this school or in your community? What actions should you, and others, take to work towards this cause you feel so strongly about?


ESSAY CRITERIA:

Essays must be typed in Times New Roman, 12 font.

Essays may not exceed one page, single spaced.

Essays should represent student's best work.

All 6th, 7th, 8th graders at BMS may compete.


ESSAYS DUE BY: February 12th, Friday, 2:00 PM, to Room 206, Ms. Smith's Room

TOP 10 ESSAYS Will Be Chosen for Speech Contest Feb. 24th, Wednesday

SPEECH CONTEST: February 24th, Wednesday, in Room 206, After School, Where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Winners Will Be Chosen

PRIZES:

Top 10 Essays: Certificate of Recognition and Small Prize

1st Place: $75.00 & Read Over Intercom

2nd Place: $50.00 & Read Over Intercom

3rd Place: $25.00 & Read Over Intercom

What Do You Think About Student Council?

Student Council is here for you- so what do you like or don't like about it? How could it be changed to be better? What could it do for you to make your school experience better?