Proud to be a Mustang …Choosing Excellence in all that we do!

 

October 6, 2006

 

There are so many things going on and the days keep running by.  We want to recap some highlights and let you know what we have got planned.  As I explained at Back to School Night, we have many “snapshots” in our heads that make us proud to be part of this wonderful community…listening to our class leaders speak about “our traditions” at our class meetings…our first varsity football game …navy blue and gray everywhere …almost 2000 people in the stands …our marching band, poms, and cheerleaders performing …fast forward to our schoolwide assembly on diversity and acceptance …900 students on the edge of their seats, listening intently to our speaker …all 900 rising for a spontaneous ovation.  Next we can look at our girls soccer team winning the Hammond Tournament, displaying great competitive drive, sportsmanship, and such joy when winning in double overtime. 

 

Continuing on to this week….Spirit Week at Marriotts Ridge High!  We have truly enjoyed seeing the wacky-tacky, twins, and placeHollywood costumes worn by hundreds of our students this week …check out the pictures on our website.  Finally, today …it is simply fantastic to see the school spirit as our classes “compete” in their colors.  We can’t wait for this afternoon’s Pep Rally!

 

Before I finish up by mentioning all of the Homecoming Activities planned for today and tomorrow, I want to talk about two other topics …Interims and School Safety.  Regarding Interims, Mrs. Veslany, Mr. LeMon, Ms. Moulds, and I really enjoyed reviewing our students’ progress reports yesterday.  Many of our students were very proud of their accomplishments so far …keep up the good work!  For those who need to improve, now is the time to get things in gear and get moving …the end of the quarter will be here before you know it.  Our teachers and guidance counselors are happy to help in any way that they can.  Hopefully, families have had the chance to review this information or will do so this weekend.  Remember that there is a lot of good information on our teachers’ web pages which can be accessed from our school website ….www.marriottsridge.net.

 

Even though we are always concerned about the safety of our students and staff, the events of the past few weeks heighten our awareness.  As we continue to grow as a school community, we are looking at how we can improve what we do to provide an even safer environment.  Our faculty meetings for this month and November will focus on safety and emergency preparedness.  We will share pertinent information with our students and families as needed.  Please know that we consider this a high priority.  Along the same lines …we need everyone’s help related to another school environment issue …we have experienced several thefts recently when students leave their belongings in an unsecured location in the building.  We, as a staff, are trying even harder to make sure our assigned areas are secured.  We are also actively investigating these cases.  Please help us by reminding your son/daughter to make sure that their belongings are locked up at all times …and, of course, we must reinforce again that valuable belongings should be left at home if at all possible.

 

Finishing up on a high note …Homecoming Activities.  Thanks to those families who purchased Spaghetti Dinner tickets for tonight in support of our AfterProm program …a few tickets are still available at the door …5-8 PM in the Cafeteria.  Today’s Powder Puff Football game has been rescheduled for October 27 at 7 PM in Mustang Stadium …tickets are $5 at the door …it will be great fun watching the girls play football and the boys lead the cheers…the “practices” have been very entertaining.  JV Football has also been postponed to Monday afternoon. 

 

On Saturday we have our Poms Pancake Breakfast in the Cafeteria from 8-11 AM…tickets can be bought at the door.  The Mighty Mustangs take on the Atholton Raiders at 1 PM …be there to cheer them onto victory!  The weekend will capped off with our Homecoming Dance from 8-11 PM.  Tickets were sold all week in school …they can’t be sold at the door according to county policy.  In addition, students are not allowed to enter after 9 PM unless something has been prearranged with an administrator.  We can’t wait to see our students in their finest, enjoying an evening of dancing and hanging out with friends.  As Saturday is a very long day, please make sure our students are picked up at 11 PM.

 

Thanks to our PTSA, Boosters, AfterProm Committee, our staff, and OUR STUDENTS for making this a great week …see you around The Ridge.