If you value the world simply for what you can get out of it, be assured that the world will in turn estimate your value to it by what it can get out of you. -Arthur Twining Hadley.

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STAFF AND STUDENTS:

Be on the lookout for Sweet 16. They will be caroling around the building during 4th-7th period today.

Thanks! 

Mr. Travis

The FIFTH GRADE will be celebrating THE SOLSTICE on TODAY  from 9:30 AM – 01:30 PM on the 2^nd Floor.  Please DO NOT use the odd side stairs or the hallway during that time. 

5^th GRADE STAFF

Toy donations for Salvation Army are due today so that the toys can be delivered in time for the holidays.  Thank you to everyone who contributed.                                                                   

M.S. Council/ Ms. Tait/ Mrs. Neu

Tis the season to support buildOn:  Candy cane cards will be available for sale Monday through Thursday.  High school students can buy them during advisory; all students can buy them before or after school in the main hallway. Send a note and candy cane to your friends, classmates and teachers for just $1 each.  Cards and candy canes will be delivered on Friday, 12/23.                                                             

Ms. Cohen

Congratulations to the Masterman HS debate team for winning the city championship on Thursday!  

Mr. Gilligan  

STUDENTS:

There will be no Homework Club today.

Ms. Geiger

Reminder to any African American or Jewish junior who are applying for Operation Understanding: please ask for teacher recommendations before winter break.  Applications are now due on January 18th.  See Mrs. Cohen with any questions.                                                                          

Amy Cohen

Library overdue notices are coming out. Your teachers have the master list. Please return your books and pay your fines. Start 2012 with a clean slate!                                             

Mrs. Kearney

Lit Mag for the fifth and sixth graders will not meet TODAY.        

Ms. Conzelman

Juniors and seniors:  Members of the Class of 2011 will participate in a panel discussion today during 3rd period in the IMC.  Our graduates will share insights they have acquired from their college experiences.  Plan to join them so you can gain some helpful tips for your college planning

Ms. Gard 

Masterman's annual Financial Aid Night will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm.  Representatives  from PHEAA and from the financial aid office at Villanova University will share important information regarding completing the FAFSA and accessing financial aid.  All families are welcome to attend, however seniors and their families are especially encouraged to do so.   

Ms. Gard

High school students:  Tikkun Olam, Masterman’s Jewish Educational Workshop, invites you to their Chanukah party tomorrow during guidance in room 301.  Everyone is invited to come celebrate with food, story telling and a dreidle tournament for the ages.  Sign-up sheets will be outside the English Department and 402.  See Ms. Avelin or Miranda Meketon (10-3) with any questions                          

Ms. Avelin

PSAT/SAT WORD OF THE DAY 

CONUNDRUM:  ENIGMA, DILEMMA, PARADOX