Go Muskies!

• Picture Day: Monday, Oct. 2, 7-11 am in the MHS Commons. If you have not had your picture taken, please make sure to stop in the Commons. The picture is used for your student ID and the yearbook.  Life Touch Order Form
• Picture Retakes: Monday, Oct. 2, 7-11 am in the MHS Commons. For picture retakes, please bring your picture packet and give to Lifetouch staff.
• Juniors: The PSAT test will be held on October 11th at 8:30 a.m. in the Muskie room at the Board Office. The PSAT is a standardized test to help you prepare for the SAT and is also the only way to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Cost of the test is $16. You can sign up for the test in Student Services at MHS. Last day to sign up for the PSAT is Monday, 10/9. There are a limited number of test. Please contact your school counselor if you would like more information. For more information on the test, please follow this link: https://cb.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/ready-starts-here/?ep_mid=11408565&ep_rid=272960288
• MHS Volleyball Boonie’s Night Fundraiser: Join us at Boonie’s to support Muskie Volleyball! Monday, October 2nd, 5 pm – Close.
• Seniors: Create your FSA ID for your FAFSA: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
  The FAFSA form will become available October 1, 2017 (but you may create your FSA ID anytime before).
  
• Boys’ Basketball Open Gym will be held on Monday and Thursday nights from 7:15 ‐ 8:45 pm in the MHS gym.
• Drama Club: Next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd, from 3:45-5:00 pm in the auditorium.  Open to any students interested in theater and improvisation!
• Seniors: Baby ads for the yearbook are due October 6th. Baby Ad Form
• Seniors: Senior pictures need to be uploaded to the yearbook website by November 17th. Senior Picture Form
• Students interested in being a Peer Tutor during the school day, please fill out the attached form to be contacted by either Mrs. Hawkins or Mrs. Hirschfeld. We appreciate your willingness to help! https://goo.gl/forms/mkJEu0NZc5Bh4TPl2
• Driver Ed information can be obtained from the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency (MBAEA) website – https://www.mbaea.org/en/student_programs/driver_education/

** Important Dates **

• Oct. 2: LifeTouch Pictures 7 am – 11 am – MHS Commons   Life Touch Order Form
• Oct. 6: Senior Baby Ads Due  Baby Ad Form
• Oct. 17: Iowa College Access Network, FAFSA assistance, 3-6 pm, make appt. w/ Mrs. Hawkins
• Nov. 17: Senior Pictures Due – Uploaded to Yearbook Website  Senior Picture Form

** Silver Cord Opportunities **

• Muscatine Branching Out is looking for volunteers to help deliver pre-purchased trees on the corner of 4th and Mulberry on October 14th from 8:45 am – 12:00 pm. If interested, please contact Jeanne Johnson at jajohnso52@yahoo.com
• Senior Resources is looking for volunteers to help run kids’ games at the Memories Start With Us Walk, Run, Ride benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association on October 14 anytime from 7:00 am – 1 pm. If interested, please contact Angela or Shannon at (563) 263-7292.
• Youth Sports Foundation is looking for students to work the YSF concessions on Sundays. If interested, please contact Jim Miller at 563-288-2541.

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