• Attendance Winners for the week of November 17th-21st are 12th grade- Desmond Gross, 11th grade- Gabriel Goff, 10th grade- Claudia Hall, 9th grade- Sterling Franklin. 
• JBB is this Saturday, December 6th. Tickets are $20 each and are on sale this week during lunch. You must turn in your contract before you can purchase your ticket. 
• If you were a sweetheart or beau for homecoming and would like a chance to win Mr & Ms. Merry Christmas, please stop by Mrs. B. Smith's office, Mr. Dart’s Secretary to get an application. Applications must be turned in before the end of the day on Thursday, December 4th.
• Students who are planning on competing in the UIL Debate need to see Mrs. Conn in room 601. You will need to meet with Mrs.Conn no later than Wednesday of this week. 
• Swing by the library with a pass, at lunch, or after school to shop at the book fair!
• Teachers! The Library Holiday Market is open! Come browse handmade items and festive gifts crafted by our own staff. Perfect for holiday shopping!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Stay focused. December is still full of opportunity.

MENU: Chicken Egg Rolls or Smackin Orange Chicken w/Baked Sliced Carrots, Oven Roasted Broccoli, Fried Rice, Sliced Peaches, Apple Freeze, & Triple Chocolate Cookie

• Today’s the day—our Book Fair is now OPEN! Swing by the library anytime with a pass, at lunch, or after school to shop!
• Teachers! The Library Holiday Market is officially open! Come browse handmade items and festive gifts crafted by our own staff. Perfect for holiday shopping!
• Today is the day! Lady Pirate Soccer tryouts start today during 8th period and will finish after school by 5 pm! Tryouts will finish on Wednesday, December 3rd.
• Attention all NHS members - the December Meeting will be on Wednesday, Dec 3rd, before school at 7:50 or after school at 3:45.  Please make plans to attend.  

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: New month, new mindset. December may be the last chapter of the year, but it’s also a chance to finish strong and step into the next year with purpose.

MENU: Spicy Grilled Chicken Sandwich or Steak Fingers w/Tater Tots, Bootlegger Beans, Berry Blast Freeze, Cinnamon Applesauce, & Confetti Cake Filled Cookie

• Attention students! After Thanksgiving break, the Book Fair is back and better than ever! Come shop during lunch, after school, or even during class with a note from your teacher. We take cash, cards, and tap-to-pay, so it’s easy to grab your favorites. And let’s be real… the Book Fair was EVERYONE’S favorite thing in elementary school—so come relive the magic! See you there!
• There will be a French Club meeting on Friday morning before school in Coach Richard's room.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Kindness costs you nothing but can mean everything to someone else. Spread a little today.

MENU: Chicken Nuggets or Kentucky Hot Brown Grilled Cheese w/Romaine Salad w/Cherry Tomatoes, Celery Sticks, Tater Tots, Apple Slices, Sidekicks Frozen Orange Cream, & Lay's Baked Potato Chips

• The Pirate Escapades Talent Show & Beauty Pageant will be held on Saturday, December 13th. Congratulations to the following for being nominated to represent their grade level as beauties. 

9th grade- Ella Avondet, Brynnlee Childs, Melanie Iles, Nyah Maines, Chloe Russell. 

10th grade- Laney Domec, Kinley Goodwin, Lilly Jones, Amber Toman, Paisley Travis

11th grade- Emma Harris, Paislee Miller, Gianna Roche, McKena Travis

12th grade- AnnaBella Burns, Michaela Droptini, Laney King, Allie Williams

• Attention Students, if you plan on attending JBB, you must have a contract signed before you can purchase a ticket. Please stop by Mrs. Hoffpauir’s office in the main office to pick one up. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 1st. 
• Hey, Students and staff! Don’t forget your cash, Food Day is tomorrow, Thursday, November 20th. There will be a variety of foods for sale during lunches, such as salsa, queso, and chips, Raising Cane's, Panda Express, Snow Cones, Crumble Cookies, Candy, Snacks, and more! 
• Are you looking for a fun, competitive, and empowering sport to be part of? Do you want to build confidence, make new friends, and challenge yourself both mentally and physically? Join the Girls’ Golf Team! No experience? No problem! We welcome beginners and experienced players alike. Golf is a sport you can enjoy for life, and now is the perfect time to start. See Coach Smith in room 406 for more details.
• The Cabana kitchen will be closed today and for the remainder of the week. 

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Focus on progress, not perfection. Little steps forward still move you in the right direction.

MENU: Garlic Mozzarella Chicken Meatballs or Breaded Chicken Drumstick w/Mashed Potatoes

Seasoned Green Beans, Diced Pears in 100% juice, Apple Freeze, & Dinner Roll

• Attendance Winners for last week are 9th grade Clarissa Montondon,  10th grade Kaiden Ritchie, 11th grade Logan Reed 12th grade Noah Rains. Please come to Mrs. Hoffpauir’s office now to receive your prize. 

• Attention Students, if you plan on attending JBB, you must have a contract signed before you can purchase a ticket. Please stop by Mrs. Hoffpauir’s office in the main office to pick one up. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 1st. 

• Hey Students and staff! Don’t forget your cash fun Food Day is on Thursday, November 20th. There will be a variety of foods for sale during lunches, such as salsa, queso and chips, Raising Cane's, Panda Express, Snow Cones, Crumble Cookies, Candy, Snacks and more! 
• Attention staff members: please don't forget that staff photos are tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19th. We are bringing back the silly photos this year, so if you want to coordinate with your department for a certain outfit, accessory, or pose- be sure to let them know. The location for photos this year will be the inside foyer area in front of the library. We look forward to seeing you there!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Thankfulness is a quiet superpower. The more you practice it, the stronger it gets

MENU: Homemade Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla or Colorado Burrito w/Mexican Street Corn

Santiago Refried Beans, Red Gold Salsa Mild, Guacamole Cup, Zee Zee's Mixed Fruit Cup, &

Strawberry Cup Freeze