Academic Expectations
Students will demonstrate their critical thought, knowledge, and skills through:
-Writing
-Reading
-Research
-Performance or Product

Civic & Social Expectations
Members of the SPHS Community will practice:
-Appreciation of diversity in school and community
-Contributing to their community through initiative, cooperation, and leadership
-Respect for self, others, ideas, property, and the environment
-Integrity
-Perseverance

STUDENT GOVERNMENT:
Elections for Class Officers, Student Senators, and Student Members to the Board of Education will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, May 21 and 22. Speeches will be on the 20th of May.

Petitions may now be picked up in room 225 from Mr. Romanow. They are due no later than Monday, May 19th at 2:00 PM.

All Juniors and Seniors who are Homebase Mentors. Tuesday, May 13th is a mentoring day. See Mr. Romanow in room 225 for materials, guidelines, and homebase assignments.

SENIOR MUST READ’S

PLEASE STOP BY THE MAIN OFFICE TO SIGN THE PROJECT GRADUATION T-SHIRT—THE LAST DAY TO DO THIS WILL BE TODAY!

YOUR PROJECT GRADUATION PERMISSION SLIP MUST BE RETURNED BY FRIDAY, MAY 23d.

ATTENTION JUNIORS~ SOON TO BE SENIORS:
Students in the class of 2009 should begin entering their yearbook information online for next year's yearbook. Juniors should go to http://yearbook.highschool.spsd.org and click on the student forms link to vote for superlatives and to enter information that will go beside their senior picture
The deadline is June 8.
Students enrolled in Real Life this semester need to meet in the lower cafeteria on Monday, May 12, at 8:15 to meet the buses taking them for their field trip to SMCC. If it's raining, please remember to bring a light jacket.

GUIDANCE
The deadline to register for the June 14th ACT is today.
Registration materials are available on line or in the Guidance Office.
There will be a College Fair at Cheverus High School on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Keegan Gymnasium. Over 90 colleges have registered for this event. The complete listing can be found at the Cheverus website www.cheverus.org or in the Guidance Office.
NEW SCHOLARSHIP
The Peter H. Debevoise Memorial Scholarship is now available in the Scholarship Box. The deadline for submission is May 12th with interviews to be scheduled at a later date for finalists.
Attention juniors:
If you have an interest in attending college in England, the following program will be of assistance. May 22 at Scarborough High School from 6:30-8:00 p.m. representatives from colleges in the U.K.For more information, see Mrs. Sturm in Guidance.
Music Notes
All choral students interested in solo or small group singing at the upcoming Cabaret should see Ms Hosic this week. Concert is May 21.

ATHLETICS

Boys First Team Lacrosse will play at Bonny Eagle High School at 4:00 this afternoon.

Boys Tennis will host Windham at 3:30 on the high school courts.

Girls Tennis will play in a match at Windham High School this afternoon at 3:30.

Girls Track will compete in the Kennebunk Relays. The meet begins at 4:00 PM.

Boys Track will compete in the Westbrook Relays at 4:00 this afternoon.

Varsity and JV Softball will host the Kennebunk Rams at the Wainwright Field Complex today. The start time of both games has been changed to 3:30 PM.

Girls Varsity and JV Lacrosse will play at Cobb Stadium in Sanford this evening. The JV game is scheduled for 5:00 and the Varsity for 6:30.

On Saturday, the Boys Varsity and JV Lacrosse Teams will play at home verus the Westbrook Blue Blazes. The JV start time is 9:00 AM with the Varsity to follow at 11:00 AM.

Also on Saturday, the Varsity Baseball Team will play at Windham High School at 11:00 AM.

There is no JV Baseball Game scheduled for Saturday.

Boys First Team Baseball will play at home on the Wainwright Field vs. Windham at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS

Attention Keyclubbers: A reminder that our Key Club Banquet will be held this coming Monday, May 12th, from 6PM-7:30PM in the library. All members are encouraged to attend. Family and friends are welcome to come. Refreshments will be served before and after the ceremony. Hope to see you all there!

The Riot Reader has hit the stands. Check the folders around school and pick up your copy today! Happy Reading

SENIOR MUST READ’S
Congratulations! Most of you have brought in your graduation ticket forms to the main office. If you haven't done so, please drop them off on the Main Office counter in the red box marked “Senior Forms”.

PLEASE STOP BY THE MAIN OFFICE TO SIGN THE PROJECT GRADUATION T-SHIRT—THE LAST DAY TO DO THIS WILL BE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 9TH! YOUR PROJECT GRADUATION PERMISSION SLIP MUST BE RETURNED BY FRIDAY, MAY 23d.

ATTENTION JUNIORS~ SOON TO BE SENIORS:
Students in the class of 2009 should begin entering their yearbook information online for next year's yearbook. Juniors should go to http://yearbook.highschool.spsd.org and click on the student forms link to vote for superlatives and to enter information that will go beside their senior picture
The deadline is June 8.
Students enrolled in Real Life this semester need to meet in the lower cafeteria on Monday, May 12, at 8:15 to meet the buses taking them for their field trip to SMCC. If it's raining, please remember to bring a light jacket.
GUIDANCE
The deadline to register for the June 14th ACT is May 9th.
Registration materials are available on line or in the Guidance Office.
NEW SCHOLARSHIP
The Peter H. Debevoise Memorial Scholarship is now available in the Scholarship Box. The deadline for submission is May 12th with interviews to be scheduled at a later date for finalists.
Attention juniors:
If you have an interest in attending college in England, the following program will be of assistance. May 22 at Scarborough High School from 6:30-8:00 p.m. representatives from colleges in the U.K.For more information, see Mrs. Sturm in Guidance.
Music Notes
All choral students interested in solo or small group singing at the upcoming Cabaret should see Ms Hosic this week. Concert is May 21.
All State choral rehearsal is TODAY @ 2:00.
ATHLETICS
Varsity and JV Baseball will host the Deering Rams at the Wainwright Field Complex.
Both games begin at 4:00 PM.
First Team Baseball will play at Deering High School this afternoon at 4:00.

CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS

You have very few chances left to be genuinely SPIFFY. For instance TODAY can be a SPIFFY Day! We’ll be watching Annie Hall, eating snacks and having fun! It all happens after school today
Be There! Be SPIFFY…

The Environmental Club will meet today after school in Rm. 23. We will be repotting plants for the upcoming plant sale. Your help is needed, so please try and attend!

The folding party for Riot Reader will be today in 108. Please stop by for pizza and folding!

After a series of workshops and public hearings with public input, the School Budget was developed by the Board of Education and ultimately approved by the City Council. The May 13th Referendum asks voters to validate the School Budget that was approved by the City Council at their May 5th, 2008 meeting.

The city will be using the South Portland Community Center as a common
voting location for all residents.

Don't forget to vote on May 13th!

3d year students who took the augmentation and the SAT on Saturday and who have turned in a signed, parental permission form may use junior privilege in place of a workshop only. Please sign in and out in the attendance office.
You must park only in student parking lots, not on the street or at the community center. You must enter and exit the building quickly and promptly. If you remain in the building you must attend your workshop or be in guidance, the learning lab, the library or working with a teacher.

SENIORS: DON’T FORGET TO SIGN THE PROJECT GRADUATION T SHIRT IN THE MAIN OFFICE!

GUIDANCE
Attention juniors: The deadline to register for the June 7th SAT I /SAT II's is May 6th.
The deadline to register for the June 14th ACT is May 9th.
Registration materials are available on line or in the Guidance Office.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP
The Peter H. Debevoise Memorial Scholarship is now available in the Scholarship Box. The deadline for submission is May 12th with interviews to be scheduled at a later date for finalists.
Attention juniors:
If you have an interest in attending college in England, the following program will be of assistance. May 22 at Scarborough High School from 6:30-8:00 p.m. representatives from colleges in the U.K.For more information, see Mrs. Sturm in Guidance.
ATHLETICS
Girls Lacrosse will play at home versus Deering High School today on the high school field. The varsity game is scheduled to begin at 4:00 with the JV's to follow.
Boys Varsity and JV Lacrosse will play at Deering High School this afternoon. The JV's will play first at 3:30 with the varsity scheduled to begin at 5:15 PM.
Girls Track will compete in a meet with Gorham, Kennebunk and Thornton at Gorham High School beginning at 3:45 PM.
Varsity and JV Softball will host the McAuley Lions at the Wainwright Field Complex today. Both games will begin at 4:00 PM.
Boys Tennis will play a match at Marshwood High School at 3:30 today.
Girls Tennis will host the Marshwood Hawks in a 3:30 match on the high school courts.

CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS
There will be an important Spanish Club meeting right after school on Tuesday (YES, Tuesday!) to discuss our Relay for Life team quesadilla fundraiser on Wednesday after school. All members should attend, not just those on the Relay for Life team.
Eat yummy food and help the Cancer Society! The Spanish Club will be selling cheese quesadillas on Wednesday beginning at 10:45 in the lower breezeway. Come and get some!
HEMA club will meet today in the breezeway at 2:00.
The Environmental Club will meet tomorrow after school in Rm. 23. Please try and attend, as two representatives from the school department will be joining us to talk about growing herbs and spices for our district's school lunch program.
The Riot Reader folding party will be on Wednesday May 7th after school. Stop by 108 for pizza and folding fun!
Attention NHS members. You have one more day to turn in your raffle tickets and money. We have raised close to $300.00 and a few more dollars would put us over that mark. Many thanks to those of you who have already sold your tickets.

RED SOX NATION: A weekend for Kevins taking care of business!

TO SP 08’ERS….ENJOY A HAPPY AND SAFE PROM WEEKEND!
ATTENTION JUNIORS!
PLEASE CHECK THE POSTINGS IN THE MAIN BREEZEWAY AND THE LOWER CAFETERIA FOR YOUR TESTING LOCATION
Juniors taking the SAT are reminded to check the room assignment lists located in the breezeway and in the lower cafeteria. Breakfast will be served in the lower cafe at 7 am. Juniors should be sure to bring with them a calculator, a number 2 pencil, and a photo ID. Seniors wishing to take the SAT Subject or Reasoning test on standby status on this Saturday should see Mr. Hunter in room 127 or in the Video Productions room today.
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SENIORS: LISTEN UP FOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT A CLASS OF 2008
“SIGNATURE ITEM”
YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT….!
It is the 2008 Project Graduation T-Shirt! It would not represent the Class of 2008 unless all signatures were on it so please come to the main office and make sure that your signature is included
On this keep sake t-shirt.

GUIDANCE
Attention juniors: The deadline to register for the June 7th SAT I /SAT II's is May 6th.
The deadline to register for the June 14th ACT is May 9th.
Registration materials are available on line or in the Guidance Office.

NEW SCHOLARSHIP
The Peter H. Debevoise Memorial Scholarship is now available in the Scholarship Box. The deadline for submission is May 12th with interviews to be scheduled at a later date for finalists.
Attention Juniors:
If you have an interest in attending college in England, the following program will be of assistance. May 22 at Scarborough High School from 6:30-8:00 p.m. representatives from colleges in the U.K.For more information, see Mrs. Sturm in Guidance.

ATHLETICS
Varsity and JV Baseball will host the Gorham Rams at the Wainwright Field Complex at 4:00 PM.
First Team Baseball will play at Gorham High School at 4:00 PM.
Boys Varsity and JV Lacrosse will play at Greely High School today. The Varsity will play at 4:00 PM with the JV's to follow.
Varsity and JV Softball will play at Bonny Eagle this afternoon. Both games are scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM.
Girls Tennis will play a match versus the McAuley Lions at 3:30 PM. The courts are yet to be determined.
There are no scheduled athletic events for Saturday, May 3rd.

The girls track team performed very well yesterday against Noble, Biddeford, and Windham. Olivia Hendry was a triple event winner.Bobielyn Fisher, Melissa Bodwell, Annelise Donahue, Maria Letourneau were single event winners. Practice today at 2:15
MUSIC NOTES
A reminder to all band and chorus students that the music booster senior scholarships and summer camp scholarships are due this Friday, May 2nd. Bring completed forms to Mr. Skeffington or Ms. Hosic

CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS
NHS members are reminded that they have one week to turn in their raffle money. All money and tickets should be turned in to Mr. Clifford in room 230.
Due to popular demand, the Carpe Noctem submission deadline has been extended. You may still submit your poems, essays, stories, photos or black and white drawings, preferably by e-mail, to Ms Wood until this coming Friday. Please see Ms Wood in room 122 with any questions any day this week after school
Environmental Club
The next meeting will be next Tuesday, May 6, after school in Rm. 23. Please try and attend, as two representatives from the school department will be joining us to talk about growing herbs and spices for our district's school lunch program.

The Riot Reader folding party will be on Wednesday May 7th after school. Stop by 108 for pizza and folding fun!

RED SOX NATION: Today’s best news: Detroit Sweeps the Yankees. Happy Weekend to the nation.

GREAT NEWS FOR SENIORS ATTENDING THE PROM THIS WEEKEND!
PROFESSIONAL PROM PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH LIFETOUCH PHOTOGRAPHY!
PRICING AND PACKAGE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE MAIN OFFICE AND THE GUIDANCE
OFFICE. PLEASE ALSO SEE MS. JARRENDT OR MS. ALVAREZ IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

All 3d year students will take the SAT on Saturday. Breakfast will be served in the lower café beginning at 7:00. Students should be in their assigned classroom by 7:45 with #2 pencils and a calculator. Late bus stop transportation will be available beginning at 7:00. Signed junior privilege forms can be turned in to the main office this week. Junior privilege will begin on Monday, May 5 for students who arrived on time, are deemed by the proctor to have worked hard, have a completed test booklet, and have parental permission.

SENIORS: LISTEN UP FOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT A CLASS OF 2008
“SIGNATURE ITEM”
YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT….!
It is the 2008 Project Graduation T-Shirt! It would not represent the Class of 2008 unless all signatures were on it so please come to the main office and make sure that your signature is included
On this keep sake t-shirt.

GUIDANCE
The Honor Roll for the Third Semester has been posted on the activities bulletin board at the Main Entrance. Please check it for accuracy and if any changes are necessary,

Attention juniors: The deadline to register for the June 7th SAT I /SAT II's is May 6th.
The deadline to register for the June 14th ACT is May 9th.
Registration materials are available on line or in the Guidance Office.
ATTENTION SENIORS
There are several scholarships with an April 30th or May 1st deadline.
Please check the Scholarship Box for more information.

April 30th Deadline:
South Portland Lions Club
Scarborough Kiwanis Club
Eva L. Alley Scholarship
Maine State Grange Scholarship
Joseph W. Asali Memorial Scholarship
Guidance Announcements Continued …

May 1st Deadline:
South Portland Teacher's Association Scholarships
S. George Bovill Scholarship Fund
John L. Hawkes Scholarship Fund (Boys & Girls Club)
So. Po. Fireman's Relief Memorial
Kenneth Jordan Higgins Memorial Trust Fund
South Portland Music Boosters
Attention Juniors:
If you have an interest in attending college in England, the following program will be of assistance.
May 22 at Scarborough High School from 6:30-8:00 p.m. representatives from colleges in the U.K.
For more information, see Mrs. Sturm in Guidance.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
3 South Portland families are currently looking for a babysitter to care for their young children. Please see Mrs. King for further information.

ATHLETICS
First Team Baseball will host the Portland Bulldogs at Wainwright today at 4:00 PM.

Varsity Baseball will play at Hadlock Field vs. Portland at 3:30 this afternoon.

JV Baseball will face the Bulldogs at Deering Oaks at 3:30 today.

Boys Track will host the first meet of the season this afternoon on the high school track. Noble, Windham and Biddeford will all compete. Mr. Brogan and Mr. Chapin will officiate.

Varsity and JV Softball will host the Cheverus Stags at the Wainwright Field Complex. Both games begin at 4:00 PM.

Boys Tennis will travel to Gorham HS for a 3:30 match.

Girls Tennis will host the Gorham Rams on the high school courts at 3:30.

MUSIC NOTES

A reminder to all band and chorus students that the music booster senior scholarships and summer camp scholarships are due this Friday, May 2nd. Bring completed forms to Mr. Skeffington or Ms. Hosic

CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS

No HEMA club meeting today, the next meeting will be held on Monday, May 5th.

NHS members are reminded that they have one week to turn in their raffle money. All money and tickets should be turned in to Mr. Clifford in room 230.
There will be a French Club meeting today (Wednesday) at 2:00 in room 111.
Due to popular demand, the Carpe Noctem submission deadline has been extended. You may still submit your poems, essays, stories, photos or black and white drawings, preferably by e-mail, to Ms Wood until this coming Friday. Please see Ms Wood in room 122 with any questions any day this week after school

The Riot Reader folding party will be postponed until next week. Please contact Ms. Price for details.

SENIORS: LISTEN UP FOR THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT A CLASS OF 2008
“SIGNATURE ITEM”
YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT….!
It is the 2008 Project Graduation T-Shirt! It would not represent the Class of 2008 unless all signatures were on it so please come to the main office and make sure that your signature is included
On this keep sake t-shirt.

JMG FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!!

A reminder that the bus will be leaving SPHS tomorrow morning at 6:10am to take the JMG students to Augusta. All students should be dressed professionally and meet in Mr. Inosencio's classroom at 6:00am. The following students still need to turn in permission slips:
Jason Chambers
Kyle Leighton
Brandon Wong
Katrina Morrill
Sam Cole
Matt Jerome
Ashley Roberts
GUIDANCE
Attention juniors: The deadline to register for the June 7th SAT I /SAT II's is May 6th.
The deadline to register for the June 14th ACT is May 9th.
Registration materials are available on line or in the Guidance Office.
ATTENTION SENIORS
There are several scholarships with an April 30th or May 1st deadline.
Please check the Scholarship Box for more information.
April 30th Deadline:
South Portland Lions Club
Scarborough Kiwanis Club

MORE from GUIDANCE…

Eva L. Alley Scholarship
Maine State Grange Scholarship
Joseph W. Asali Memorial Scholarship
May 1st Deadline:
South Portland Teacher's Association Scholarships
S. George Bovill Scholarship Fund
John L. Hawkes Scholarship Fund (Boys & Girls Club)
So. Po. Fireman's Relief Memorial
Kenneth Jordan Higgins Memorial Trust Fund
South Portland Music Boosters
Attention Juniors:
If you have an interest in attending college in England, the following program will be of assistance.
May 22 at Scarborough High School from 6:30-8:00 p.m. representatives from colleges in the U.K.
For more information, see Mrs. Sturm in Guidance.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
3 South Portland families are currently looking for a babysitter to care for their young children. Please see Mrs. King for further information.

ATHLETICS

Boys JV and Varsity Lacrosse will play at Gorham High School today in the opening game of the season. Varsity is scheduled to play at 4:00 with the JV game to follow.
The Varsity, JV and First Team baseball games scheduled for today versus Portland have been postponed. Varsity will play at Hadlock Field tomorrow at 3:30 and JV's will play at Deering Oaks at 3:30. First Team will play at Wainwright at 4:00 tomorrow.
Girls Track will compete versus Noble, Windham, and Biddeford at Noble High School at 3:45 PM.
The Girls Tennis Team will practice from 2:15-3:30 at the Rec Center today.

Please listen to the announcements for weather related cancellations

Music Notes
Select Vocal Ensemble will rehearse Today after school at 2:00. We have 4 rehearsals until the concert on May 21.
All students going with Ms Hosic to Boston on Thursday to see The Drowsy Chaperone need to pick up/ return their permission slip ASAP.
A reminder to all band and chorus students that the music booster senior scholarships and summer camp scholarships are due this Friday, May 2nd. Bring completed forms to Mr. Skeffington or Ms. Hosic

CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS
Latin Club, our next meeting is today! All members in Latin classes are invited and encouraged to attend!
Attention NHS Members If you signed up to volunteer at the Soup Kitchen Today, please meet at the auditorium entrance at 5:15 so we can car pool. We will be back by 7:45.
NHS members are reminded that they have one week to turn in their raffle money. All money and tickets should be turned in to Mr. Clifford in room 230.
There will be a Chinese Club meeting today (Tuesday) at 2:00 in room 111
There will be a French Club meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 2:00 in room 111.
Riot Reader will have its final day of formatting today (Tuesday) after school in room 108. The super duper folding party will take place on Thursday at 2:00. Come stop by for pizza and folding fun!
Due to popular demand, the Carpe Noctem submission deadline has been extended. You may still submit your poems, essays, stories, photos or black and white drawings, preferably by e-mail, to Ms Wood until this coming Friday. Please see Ms Wood in room 122 with any questions any day this week after school

ATTENTION NHS MEMBERS

The good news is that we have already raised over $100.00 with our raffle to help local families in need. The bad news is that a good number of the members are being slackers and have not turned in their raffles or money. Please make the effort to get out and sell your raffle tickets, the proceeds go to a great cause and help people in your community. All tickets and money can be turned into to Mr. Clifford in room 230.

As the weather becomes more of a reality, you are reminded of the dress code of the school.
Students are expected to dress appropriately for engaging in the teaching and learning process. Clothing that is torn and not mended, unclean, or excessively ill-fitting is not permitted. Items of clothing that promote drugs or alcohol, or are gang related or suggestive, that are offensive or that are sexually suggestive are not permitted (e.g. short skirts, dresses and shorts, midriff shirts, spaghetti straps, bare shoulders). Clothing that is a distraction to the educational environment is not permitted. Shoes or sneakers must be worn at all times in the building for reasons of health and safety. Students who violate the dress code will be expected to change into school-appropriate attire.

GUIDANCE

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT

SENIORS

If you haven't submitted your Local Scholarship Application, please do so no later than Thursday, April 17th. Applications should be returned to the Guidance Office.

The South Portland Music Booster's Scholarship is now available in Guidance. All seniors in the music program should complete an application.

3 South Portland families are currently looking for a babysitter to care for their young children. Please see Mrs. King for further information.

CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS
The Environmental Club will meet after school on Wednesday in Rm. 23 before going to the greenhouse.
Break dance club will meet Thursday in the cafeteria from 11 am - 1 pm due to the early release day.
The French Club will be meeting Wednesday, April 16 at 2:00 in room 111.
The Chinese Club will be meeting Tuesday, April 15 at 2:00 in room 111.
Tuesday, April 15 in room 216 after school SPIFFY will be showing the phantasmagorical film Annie Hall. Come and be delighted. Snacks will be served; dreams will be woven."
The Spanish Club movie night will take place on Thursday, April 17 from 5:30-8:30 in the Teen Room at the Community Center. Please come to a brief meeting after school on Wednesday, April 16 in Sra. Esten's room (117) to discuss snacks, etc.

Red sox nation: The victories are the best when they come late in the game, don’t ya’ think? Manny is the best clutch hitter in the MLB… The Big O gets the stick on the ball…Another satisfying day in the nation…

Members of the House: Please be prepared to discuss the Student Judicial Court, and the proposed IPOD policy. Material was distributed during the last House meeting, but your advisor will have a new copy. See Mr. Romanow in 225 with any questions.
Maine Studies - Field Trip today. Please meet at 10:40 in the lower breezeway.
GUIDANCE
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!

The South Portland Music Booster's Scholarship is now available in Guidance. All seniors in the music program should complete an application.

Two South Portland families are currently looking for a babysitter to care for their young children. Please see Mrs. King for further information.
MUSIC NOTES
Select Vocal Ensemble will rehearse Tuesday from 2- 3 PM in the chorus room.
CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS
MATH TEAM..........Would all those going to states please meet in room 224 directly after school on Monday to confirm travel, topics, etc. Bus leaves at 7:45 am on Tuesday, April 15 and returns at 3:00 pm

Riot Reader staff, please stop by 108 after school to help get the April issue ready to hit the stands.

The French Club will be meeting Wednesday, April 16 at 2:00 in room 111.
The Chinese Club will be meeting Tuesday, April 15 at 2:00 in room 111.

Tuesday, April 15 in room 216 after school SPIFFY will be showing the phantasmagorical film Annie Hall. Come and be delighted. Snacks will be served; dreams will be woven."

SPHS's Gay Straight Alliance will meet on Monday, April 14, in room 216, at 2 p.m. We will be discussing plans for the rest of the year including participating in a national writing activity. Any one who wants to promote tolerance and acceptance in our school and community is welcome to join us. See Ms. MacArthur if you have questions.

The Spanish Club movie night will take place on Thursday, April 17 from 5:30-8:30 in the Teen Room at the Community Center. Please come to a brief meeting after school on Wednesday, April 16 in Sra. Esten's room (117) to discuss snacks, etc.

RED SOX NATION: yankee fans: and how was your weekend?...memories of mention from this weekend’s series: Manny, Ellsbury, and A-Rods face after the rain delay and the Pappy show! Top if off
with a Sunday night win for good measure. Send them back to the Bronx with some humble pie. Nice!

TODAY’S SCHEDULE

Freshmen & Seniors Block 5 7:30 - 9:02
Block 6 9:07 – 10:39

Sophomores 7:30 in Auditorium to depart for college campus visits

Juniors/3rd Year Students 7:30 in assigned rooms for math/science augmentation
Bring pencils and a calculator

Freshmen, Juniors, Seniors 10:39-1:50 Homebase Day bell schedule

SPRING FLING SEMI FORMAL DANCE.
TICKETS ON SALE ALL THIS WEEK IN THE BREEZEWAY & ROOM 128 BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
$10 PER PERSON.
IF YOU PLAN TO BRING A GUEST FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL YOU MUST COMPLETE THE MANDATORY FORM
THIS IS A SEMIFORMAL DANCE WHICH MEANS NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS, GUYS MUST WEAR A DRESS SHIRT AND A TIE AND GIRLS SHOULD DRESS IN SEMI-FORMAL WEAR.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, April 11 from 12:00-6:00
South Portland Community Center
GUIDANCE
Mercy Hospital's Summer Junior Volunteer Program is now accepting applications. Information and applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Students interested in applying for Rippleffect's Youth Leadership Summit should submit their applications as soon as possible.

Juniors: Please check the room list of all students taking the Math & Science Augmentation test today. It is posted outside the guidance office and on the first floor breezeway.
ATHLETICS
The bus to Gorham for Varsity Boys' Lacrosse will leave at 3:15 today.
A reminder that there is a shuttle to Wainwright at 2:30 and you must board the bus by 5:10 for a return back to the school.
All students attending the Student-Athlete Summit at Cheverus High School are reminded to report to the Athletic Office by 7:30 on Tuesday, April 15th.

MUSIC NOTES
Tri-M music honorary will meet briefly on Friday in the chorus room
Select Chorus members will NOT have rehearsal today due to Ms Hosic's literacy meeting commitments. Come get the new music, though!

CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS
It's that time of year again! The Carpe Noctem Literary Magazine is gearing up for production. Please submit your poems, essays, short stories, black and white photos and artwork to Ms Wood in Room 122 or any member of the Carpe Noctem staff. Electronic copies are much preferred so you can leave a disk or e-mail them directly as well! You can submit anonymously if you prefer as long as Ms Wood knows your name

The Environmental Club will meet Thursday after school in Rm. 23. We will continue planting seeds. A reminder that seeds planted last Thursday must be checked and misted if needed. The club will also meet on Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. to make T-Shirts in Rm. 23. See Mr. Rottkov if you have any questions

There will be no Spanish Club meeting on Wednesday this week due to the Sophomore College Visits. Spanish Club students involved in the kindergarten program please stop by Sra. Esten's room (117) for a brief meeting after school on Thursday.

SPHS's Gay Straight Alliance will meet on Monday, April 14, in room 216, at 2 p.m. We will be discussing plans for the rest of the year
including participating in a national writing activity. Any one who wants to promote tolerance and acceptance in our school and community
is welcome to join us. See Ms. MacArthur if you have questions.

There is an ASL club meeting this Thursday in room 128 after school. New and former members are welcome.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SPRING FLING.....
TICKETS ON SALE ALL THIS WEEK IN THE BREEZEWAY BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
THE PRICE IS $10 PER PERSON.
TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED IN ROOM 128.
IF YOU ARE BRINGING A GUEST FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL - YOU MUST HAVE THE GUEST FILL OUT A FORM THAT REQUIRES A PARENT SIGNATURE AND THE SENDING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR'S SIGNATURE. YOU MAY PICK UP THIS FORM IN ROOM 128
THIS FORM IS REQUIRED
THIS IS A SEMIFORMAL DANCE WHICH MEANS NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS, GUYS MUST WEAR A DRESS SHIRT AND A TIE AND GIRLS SHOULD DRESS IN SEMI-FORMAL WEAR.

ATTENTION SPHS STUDENTS AND STAFF!!
GIVE A SLICE OF LIFE~ GET A SLICE OF PIZZA!?
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, April 11 from 12:00-6:00
South Portland Community Center
All Donors will receive a coupon for a personal pan pizza from PIZZA HUT!
16 year olds can now donate with signed parental consent
Bring a Valid ID if you have one and drink plenty of fluids before donating!
You must sign up before making a donation so….
SIGN UP IN THE CAFETERIA ALL NEXT WEEK or see Mr. Inosencio

GUIDANCE
Mercy Hospital's Summer Junior Volunteer Program is now accepting applications. Information and applications are available in the Guidance Office.
Students interested in applying for Rippleffect's Youth Leadership Summit should submit their applications as soon as possible.
ATHLETICS

Kirsten Bakke, Keegan Hyland, and Kristin Jerome need to report to the Athletic Office today.
The bus to Gorham for Boys' Lacrosse practice will leave at 2:15 today.
Freshmen Baseball will begin try-outs this evening in the gym from 7:30-9:00.

The following students have been selected to participate in the Student Athlete Summit at Cheverus High School on April 15th. Please report to the Athletic Office today:
Alexis Bogdanovich ,Abbey Cook,Kirsten Bakke,Keegan Hyland,Joe Connolly,Tyler Bickford,David Hardison,Connor Hasson,Kristin Jerome,Robert Jordan

Clubs and Intramurals

All National Honor Society members are reminded to sell their raffle tickets and turn their money into Mr. Clifford ASAP. Extra tickets are available in room 230 for those who need them. Members are asked to sell a minimum of three tickets.

Red Sox Nation: Toronto Series Over and I for one am glad. Jet lag and bad sushi. That’s how I’m spinning it. Bring on the ring ceremony and Opening Day tomorrow!

For more information on the Budget please visit www.spsd.org!

TOP SCHOLARS OF THE CLASS OF 2008 ARE ASKED TO SEE MRS. CROCKER AT THE END OF THE DAY TO SELECT THE PERSON TO BE INTRODUCED AT THE APRIL 14TH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.

JUNIORS MAY PASS IN JUNIOR PRIVILEGE PERMISSION FORMS TO THE MAIN OFFICE OR THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE ANYTIME UP UNTIL MAY 3.

Mr. Snow's block 5 AP students, please finish your capital punishment essays for Monday.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SPRING FLING.....
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE MONDAY MORNING IN THE BREEZEWAY AND CAN BE PURCHASED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL.
THE PRICE IS $10 PER PERSON.
TICKETS CAN ALSO BE PURCHASED IN ROOM 128. HOWEVER IF YOU ARE BRINGING A GUEST FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL - YOU MUST HAVE THE GUEST FILL OUT A FORM THAT REQUIRES A PARENT SIGNATURE AND THE SENDING SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR'S SIGNATURE. YOU MAY PICK UP THIS FORM STARTING TODAY IN ROOM 128. THIS WILL GIVE YOU A FEW DAYS EXTRA TO GET THE FORM COMPLETED. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS FORM IS REQUIRED.
THIS IS A SEMIFORMAL DANCE WHICH MEANS NO JEANS OR SNEAKERS, GUYS MUST WEAR A DRESS SHIRT AND A TIE AND GIRLS SHOULD DRESS IN SEMI-FORMAL WEAR.

ATTENTION SPHS STUDENTS AND STAFF!!
GIVE A SLICE OF LIFE~ GET A SLICE OF PIZZA!?
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, April 11 from 12:00-6:00
South Portland Community Center
All Donors will receive a coupon for a personal pan pizza from PIZZA HUT!
16 year olds can now donate with signed parental consent
Bring a Valid ID if you have one and drink plenty of fluids before donating!
You must sign up before making a donation so….
SIGN UP IN THE CAFETERIA ALL NEXT WEEK or see Mr. Inosencio

GUIDANCE

Mercy Hospital's Summer Junior Volunteer Program is now accepting applications. Information and applications are available in the Guidance Office.

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: Please return your permission slip to attend the college visits field trip as soon as possible. Permission slips should be brought to the Guidance Office.

Students interested in applying for Rippleffect's Youth Leadership Summit should submit their applications as soon as possible.

The Maine School of Math and Science will be in the Guidance Office on Monday, April 7th from 11:00 - 12:00. Passes are available in Guidance.

UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES
Southern Maine Community College will host their Open House on Saturday, April 5, 2008
12 ~ 3:30 p.m.

ATHLETICS

Boys Lacrosse will be playing in a round robin tournament at Fitzpatrick Stadium on Saturday morning.

Varsity Baseball will be traveling to Merrimac College for scrimmage games vs. Central Catholic and Methuen High Schools on Saturday at 12:30 and 3:00.

Softball will be playing at scrimmage vs. Brewer at the Topsham Indoor Arena on Saturday at 4:00.

The following students have been selected to participate in the Student Athlete Summit at Cheverus High School on April 15th. Please report to the Athletic Office today:

Alexis Bogdanovich ,Abbey Cook,Kirsten Bakke,Keegan Hyland,Joe Connolly,Tyler Bickford,David Hardison,Connor Hasson,Kristin Jerome,Robert Jordan

MUSIC NOTES
All Chamber Singers are reminded to meet the bus at 5 PM sharp on Friday to attend the Masterworks Festival held at Gorham High School.

Tri-M will meet briefly Friday.

Clubs and Intramurals

Due to the flood of Entries we’ve received, the South Portland High School Student Film Festival is up and running. Come to the auditorium this Friday at 6:30 pm to see the finest cinematic masterpieces South Portland has to offer. All genres will be represented and all styles will be explained. Long live the new flesh!
ADMISSION IS FREE!!