Dear Mothers (& your daughters, or friends, or fellow co-workers),

Women at Risk, International (WAR, Int'l) is an humanitarian organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan that unites and educates women to create circles of protection and hope around women at risk through culturally sensitive  intervention projects specifically for women and children who have been the victims of human trafficking.  One such project is a WAR, Int'l Jewelry Party.  Tonight,  Thursday, November 17 at 7pm, a WAR representative will be coming to make a presentation to educate the women of our area at Allen Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 695 Allen Avenue, Muskegon. We would be honored if you would consider joining us this evening , listening to WAR's mission, and then perusing the incredible jewelry and other beautiful, hand-made items that will be available that night for purchase to help these women who have broken free from the evil of human trafficking. The impact this organization has on the hurting women of this world has been life-changing.  Your life will never be the same after you hear their story, and you realize that YOU can make a difference encircling our sisters-in-Christ with hope!  All women, middle school age and up, are welcomed to join in this unforgettable evening.  Consider the beautiful items to give as birthday or Christmas presents or just for yourself!  For more information or to RSVP, please call Susan Vanderlaan at (231) 798-3009 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ."  If you are unable to make the entire evening, you are welcome to stop between 7:30-8:30 to share in some refreshments and peruse the items for sale!  Hope you see you there :)

ANNOUNCEMENTS –  Thursday, November 17, 2011

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!  Give thanks to him, bless his name!”  Psalm 100:4

Chapel will be in the big room today AND, for those who wish, How to Study the Bible in the Library.

Play Cast Dress Rehearsal tonight.  Please be here from 5:30 to 10:00 pm.

Students – Come to support your classmates actor/actresses this Friday or Saturday at 7:30 for the play, ‘Leaving Iowa’.  It’s one of the funniest plays you’ll see.

Christmas Banquet Tickets go on sale today at lunch.  Banquet and Dance Price will be $23/person.  Dance tickets only may be purchased at the door for $15.  Look for Ariana Brondyke and Elizabeth Boeve today at lunch in the cafeteria to purchase your Christmas Banquet Tickets!! If you need a guest form (for a guest from a different school), see the office and turn it into the office by Tuesday, November 29!

Do you have art that you would like to have considered for the Muskegon Museum Youth Art Show?  Please talk to Mrs. Van Duyn or bring to school by Friday noon. The Arts Council is coming to look over artwork and would like to see what you have been working on!

There will be a parent meeting for parents of the boys’ varsity, jv, and frosh teams on Tuesday, November 22 at 7pm in the gym.  Players do not have to attend.

There still is room to sign up for the Gatorade noon hour intramural free throw tournament beginning Friday.  It will be fun, exciting, and of course there will be the coveted Gatorade for the champion.  See Mr. G today.

The annual boys’ soccer teams’ potluck will be held tonight from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the school's cafeteria. All JV players bring a main dish to pass.  All Varsity players bring either a salad or side dish to pass.  All players bring a 2 liter of pop, as well.  Dessert will be provided by the senior parents.

All fall sports uniforms must be turned in ASAP. Bring them to the AD Office across from main office. Cross country uniforms may be given to Coach Brook.

Volunteers are needed to participate in the annual Santa Story Book Saturday on December 3.  The event starts at 10:30am so we ask that volunteers be at the White Cloud Upper Elementary school no later than 9:45am.  The event ends at 1pm.  Volunteers are needed to wear costumes but also we can use volunteers in non costumed roles.  This event can be used for students needed community service hours.

Lunch Menu:    Nov. 14-18

Monday-Subway

Tuesday-Taco Salad or Mini Corn dogs

Wednesday-Cheeseburger or Pork BBQ

Thursday-Cinnamon French Toast Sticks or Chicken Nuggets

Friday-Pizza

Lunch Menu:  Nov. 21-25

Monday-Exams

Tuesday-Exams

Wednesday-Exams

Thursday-No School – Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday-No School