The AWARE club will be hosting the movie, "MISS REPRESENTATION" this THURSDAY & FRIDAY from 2:30-3:15. The "MISS REPRESENTATION" movie will make you AWARE of SOCIAL INJUSTICES that are currently present in our society. Students and teachers are welcome.  Bring a friend and join the AWARE Club in room 156 for "MISS REPRESENTATION".  YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

Have you ever wondered what a dog would say if a dog could talk? Come and see McNary's next play this week, Sylvia by A.R. Gurney, January 24-26, and find out...you might be surprised what you hear! Sylvia runs for three days only, all shows at 7pm. Tickets are only $5. For more information, check out the Facebook page, Facebook.com/kencollinstheater.

"Listen up Seniors, the award ballots for our class will be sent out to all the seniors soon. Everyone deserves to be a winner so vote for your peers as best hair, cutest couple, mostly to sleep through college, and more! The ballots need to be turned into the box in the commons before March 15 for the award to be counted. Winners will be announced at the senior banquet on May 29. Goooooo 2013!"

Warner-Pacific College will be here on Friday at 10am for a college visit.  Sign up in the student connection center right away if you're interested!

Beginning January 28th, anyone interested in participating in a spring sport may stop by the main office and see Heather for their paperwork. Spring sports include boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, boys and girls golf, baseball, and softball. All athletes must pick up a packet and turn it in by February 22nd in order to begin spring practice on February 25th. No paperwork, no practice!

"If you're interested in participating in girl's tennis there will be a mandatory meeting in Mr.Kohley's room 153, on February 5 at 2:25."

“For anyone who plans on participating in Track and Field this year there will be a mandatory Track and Field meeting Feb. 5th at 2:30pm in the Gym.  Please let Coach Gauntz know if you will not be able to attend. See you on the 5th"

All players interested in playing baseball this spring, there will be an informational Wed. meeting Feb. 6th at 2:30 in room 243.  If you are unable to attend, please contact coach Keeker, Cavaille, or Tiller.

There will be a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in playing softball this year on February 7th at 2:30 in room 212.  If you are unable to attend please talk to Coach Wise before the 7th.

If you signed up to help coordinate the March 11^th Blood Drive, please stop by Mr. Heimerdinger’s room afterschool today for a quick update on planning meetings for the big event.  If you would still like to help coordinate the blood drive come by room 53 to get more info.

Salem-Keizer high school students have the chance to win one of four Apple products in the district’s first student video contest. The contest is sponsored by Salem-Keizer’s premier sponsor, Maps Credit Union.

The deadline to enter is March 14, 2013. Winners will be selected and announced in April.  To find contest details and find entry forms, visit www.salemkeizer.org/videocontest.

Have you ever wondered what a dog would say if a dog could talk? Come and see McNary's next play this week, Sylvia by A.R. Gurney, January 24-26, and find out...you might be surprised what you hear! Sylvia runs for three days only, all shows at 7pm. Tickets are only $5. For more information, check out the Facebook page, Facebook.com/kencollinstheater.

McNary still needs 25 host families for the German exchange students coming this spring from our partner school in Stuttgart. They will be here three weeks from March 30th until April 20th. They will also have $150 for the host family. If you would like to host please see Mr. Mangan in room 138.

Celtic Air Power was in full throttle this weekend as McNary's Air Force Junior ROTC program competed against eight other army, navy, marine, and airforce JROTC units in a Cascade Mountain drill meet held in Walla Walla, Washington. The Celts had their best performance to date with team awards of 3rd place in unarmed drill, 4th place in armed drill, 5th place in the fitness competition, and 6th place for Color Guard team 1. Special recognition goes to the following students who won individual awards during the competition:

Daniel Erwin, 2nd place in the Drill Down Competition

Daniel Brattain, 2nd place as Armed Drill Team Commander

Daniel Brattain, 3rd place in the Individual Armed Exhibition Drill Competition

Ethan VanSell, 3rd place as Unarmed Drill Team Commander

and Connor Hogan and Dawson Young, 3rd place in the Dual Armed Exhibition Drill Competition.

Great job JROTC!

Last weekend, the Celt Wrestlers competed well in the Oregon Wrestling Classic, the unofficial dual meet state championship. On Friday in pool competition, McNary defeated Thurston 42-33 and Clackamas 34-29, before falling to eventual champions David Douglas 18-47. In the quarter-finals Saturday morning the Celts fell to defending champions Roseburg 22-47, but bounced back to defeat Oregon City 47-20 to earn a top-6 finish. Seniors Devin Reynolds and Mason Ross were undefeated for the weekend.

“For anyone who plans on participating in Track and Field this year there will be a mandatory Track and Field meeting Feb. 5th at 2:30pm in the Gym.  Please let Coach Gauntz know if you will not be able to attend. See you on the 5th"

All players interested in playing baseball this spring, there will be an informational Wed. meeting Feb. 6th at 2:30 in room 243.  If you are unable to attend, please contact coach Keeker, Cavaille, or Tiller.

There will be a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in playing softball this year on February 7th at 2:30 in room 212.  If you are unable to attend please talk to Coach Wise before the 7th.

Beginning January 28th, anyone interested in participating in a spring sport may stop by the main office and see Heather for their paperwork. Spring sports include boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, boys and girls golf, baseball, and softball. All athletes must pick up a packet and turn it in by February 22nd in order to begin spring practice on February 25th. No paperwork, no practice!

Anyone interested in taking on the position of Community Service Chairperson needs to see Mr. Heimerdinger before the end of the day today for special election information.  The Community Service Chairperson position is a critical part of our ASB Activities and will participate in experiences that will be very valuable for college and scholarship applications.  See Mr. Heimerdinger in room 53 today for more info. 

Salem-Keizer high school students have the chance to win one of four Apple products in the district’s first student video contest. The contest is sponsored by Salem-Keizer’s premier sponsor, Maps Credit Union.

The deadline to enter is March 14, 2013. Winners will be selected and announced in April.  To find contest details and find entry forms, visit www.salemkeizer.org/videocontest.

Do you want some Community Service Hours, or are you interested in working in the field of Health Services?  Then consider volunteering to help coordinate the McNary Blood Drive.  The Blood Drive is coming up on March 11^th, any student who would like to volunteer as a Blood Drive coordinator or worker needs to come to an informational meeting which will be held this Friday afterschool in room 53.

Have you ever wondered what a dog would say if a dog could talk? Come and see McNary's next play, Sylvia by A.R. Gurney, January 24-26, and find out...you might be surprised what you hear! Sylvia runs for three days only, all shows at 7pm. Tickets are only $5. For more information, check out the Facebook page, Facebook.com/kencollinstheater.

McNary needs 25 host families for the German exchange students coming this spring from our partner school in Stuttgart. They will be here three weeks from March 30th until April 20th. They will also have $150 for the host family. If you would like to host please see Mr. Mangan in room 138.

Winter football workouts are going on now.  The weight room will be open on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 6am-7am, and on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3pm to 4:30pm.  Freshmen are encouraged to workout in the mornings.  Winter Sport athletes are encouraged to work out in the mornings also.  If you have any questions, or are unsure as to what you could or should be doing, see Coach Parker in room 234 any time.

Beginning January 28th, anyone interested in participating in a spring sport may stop by the main office and see Heather for their paperwork. Spring sports include boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, boys and girls golf, baseball, and softball. All athletes must pick up a packet and turn it in by February 22nd in order to begin spring practice on February 25th. No paperwork, no practice!

There will be a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in playing softball this year on February 7th at 2:30 in room 212.  If you are unable to attend please talk to Coach Wise before the 7th.

Economic challenges impact businesses, families and schools.  As our state and school District continue our efforts to provide a top-tier educational program for students it becomes even more important that our school exercises responsible financial behavior.

With these budgetary concerns in mind, we have devised a District Policy that will help us collect outstanding debt and hold students more responsible for items provided to them.  Please find an enclosed copy of the District’s written policy regarding student fees. 

Item #7 clearly explains that any student(s) who owe any fees, fines or restitution for damaged or lost District property (such as textbooks, equipment or uniforms) may lose privileges related to participation and/or attendance at school events and non-academic activities.

Students with an outstanding debt to the school will not be allowed to attend the Junior-Senior Prom, be elected to the Homecoming court or participate in student government or leadership.  Additionally, students owing fees or fines will not be allowed to participate in graduation exercises (including the Senior Banquet and Commencement).   

If your student has an outstanding fee or fine, you will find a “fees due notice” enclosed with their semester report card.  Please contact the bookkeeper immediately to develop a payment plan so that your student does not miss out on any fun and valuable extra-curricular activities.

Please feel free to contact the school directly if you have questions regarding this policy, our efforts to collect fees or fines owed by students or the student consequences for failing to meet a student’s financial obligations.

Sincerely,

John Honey
Principal

The Blood Drive is coming up on March 11^th, any student who would like to volunteer as a Blood Drive coordinator or worker needs to sign up with Mr. Heimerdinger by next Wednesday.  An informational meeting will be held Friday afterschool in room 53.

The position of Community Service Chairperson is being vacated at the end of this semester and the McNary ASB will need to elect a new student to take over this role.  As the Community Service Chairperson you will need to enroll in Dynamic Leadership and work with a committee of students to coordinate activities that support our community at large.  If you are interested please see Mr. Heimerdinger ASAP.

The January student council meeting will be tomorrow at 8:30 in the cafeteria.  2^nd period classes as well as all clubs need to send a representative to the meeting.  All clubs must be prepared to report on current club activities and meeting times. 

McNary’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter is starting off the year by Igniting Innovation. The upcoming meeting will be on Tuesday, January 15th at 2:30PM in Mrs. Gerig’s room. Members, please attend this meeting as information about the Regional Skills Conference will be announced.

Winter football workouts start TODAY.  The weight room will be open on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 6am-7am, and on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3pm to 4:30pm.  Freshmen are encouraged to workout in the mornings.  Winter Sport athletes are encouraged to work out in the mornings also.  If you have any questions, or are unsure as to what you could or should be doing, see Coach Parker in room 234 any time.

Beginning January 28th, anyone interested in participating in a spring sport may stop by the main office and see Heather for their paperwork. Spring sports include boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, boys and girls golf, baseball, and softball. All athletes must pick up a packet and turn it in by February 22nd in order to begin spring practice on February 25th. No paperwork, no practice!

There will be a mandatory meeting for anyone interested in playing softball this year on February 7th at 2:30 in room 212.  If you are unable to attend please talk to Coach Wise before the 7th.

Good morning Celts!  Welcome back, we’ve really missed you.

The January student council meeting will be this upcoming Tuesday at 8:30 in the cafeteria.  2^nd period classes as well as all clubs need to send a representative to the meeting.  All clubs must be prepared to report on current club activities and meeting times. 

Are you interested in making a difference in our Community?  The position of Community Service Chairperson is being vacated at the end of this semester and the McNary ASB will need to elect a new student to take over this role.  As the Community Service Chairperson you will need to enroll in Dynamic Leadership and work with a committee of students to coordinate activities that support our community at large.  If you are interested please see Mr. Heimerdinger ASAP.

The Blood Drive is coming up on March 11^th, any student who would like to volunteer as a Blood Drive coordinator or worker needs to sign up with Mr. Heimerdinger by next Wednesday.  An informational meeting will be held next Friday afterschool.

Students please do not dump trash, including pencil shavings, into the blue recycling bags.  The recycling is taken to Garten, and the funds earned from this are used by Mrs. Smith's DLC class.  The students are able to go out into the community and gain valuable skills with this money.  If the workers at Garten have to sort through the garbage they take away some of the funds that would have been given to the kids.  Please help us take care of this so that we can help these kids.

FRIDAY - January 11th is Navy Blue Out day.  To show your support against MODERN DAY SLAVERY wear Navy Blue Out.  Wear Navy Blue and come to get your picture taken with your friends by Mrs. Rhoades in room 156 before and after school and during both lunches.

Beginning January 28th, anyone interested in participating in a spring sport may stop by the main office and see Heather for their paperwork. Spring sports include boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track and field, boys and girls golf, baseball, and softball. All athletes must pick up a packet and turn it in by February 22nd in order to begin spring practice on February 25th. No paperwork, no practice!

Winter Track conditioning starts at 3:00 afterschool today.  Be sure to get out there and work hard for total track dominance in the state this year!