Monroe Network News, Friday, Jan 31, 'B' day

Come out and support your Falcons Boys Basketball team ON THEIR COUNTY AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT RUN! THE FALCONS WILL TAKE ON GMC rivals Old Bridge TONIGHT at 7:00 pm AT HOME. Get to the gym early and GET LOUD during the pre-game festivities and ALL GAME LONG! they NEED their 6TH MAN!

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There will a Winter Dance TODAY from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the Commons. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7 and include admission to the boys basketball game. Snacks and drinks will also be for sale.  

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Bank of America’s Student Leaders Programs is offering two great summer opportunities to juniors and seniors: An eight week paid summer internship, and A week long, all-expense paid summit in Washington, DC . The application deadline is today.  Please email Ms. Stasi at susan.stasi@monroe.k12.nj.us for more information.

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this week is national drug facts week. Adolescents who abuse drugs frequently also suffer from other conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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This week 10% of all school store purchases will be donated to the “Wounded Warrior” Project.  Please help our heroes by buying something from the school BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY.

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while at the school store, place an order for either a drawstring back or a sports bag. Both bags can be purchased with the option of personalization and your choice of a monroe falcons logo. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish foundation.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO charvonne tsang FOR WINNING THE MOST RECENT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. THE THEME WAS “lights”. THE THEME OF THE NEXT PHOTO CONTEST IS “shadowS”. PLEASE E-MAIL ENTRIES TO MS. DALE BY 2:00 PM on MONday, FEBRuary 3. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE THE THEME AND YOUR FULL NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. THE NEXT PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING WILL BE ON TuesDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 2:10 IN ROOM G-227.

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DECA State Conference forms and payment are due by 2:00 PM on Monday, February 3. Please bring to Mrs Stapenski in Room G-237. late registrations will not be accepted.  

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Auditions for the Drama Club's spring musical “The Wedding Singer” will be held on Tuesday, February 4 and on Wednesday, February 5 in the auditorium.  Dance auditions will be on Tuesday followed by singing and reading auditions on Wednesday.  Consult the drama bulletin board near the auditorium for details.

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the Art Club is Meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 2:10 in room H-103.

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Attention Juniors: There will be a class meeting on Thursday, February 6th right after school in room F-342 right after school. On the agenda are junior prom and fundraising ideas. All juniors are encouraged to attend.

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The Sophomore Class will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 6 after school in room G-334. They will discuss the February fundraisers and upcoming activities.

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Girls interested in Spring Track must attend a mandatory pre-season meeting on Thursday, February 6th at 2:10 in room F-338. please see Coach Jessop with any questions.

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Boys interested in spring track must come to a brief meeting on Thursday, February 6th after school in room F-325. If you cannot attend or have questions you must see Coach Rickert prior to the meeting.

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students interested in playing a spring sport MUST see the nurse by February 10^th to sign up for a physical or TO get an update.

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and finally, today’s challenge day thought of the day, courtesy of leo tolstoy: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself”

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Monroe Network News, Thursday, Jan 30, 'A' day

Come out and support the girls basketball team at tonight’s Senior Night. tip off is at 7:00 pm. Wear your Birdcage T-shirt and get into the game free of charge. Join the student section for a “blackout” to support your Lady Falcons! T-shirts cost $10 and are available in the school store and will also be sold in the lobby before the game. All proceeds support your student athletes.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have a meeting today at 2:15 in room F306.  All are welcome. t-shirts will be distributed and dates for the upcoming meetings will be chosen.

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Literary Magazine is meeting today after school in room G-346. Come prepared with submissions!

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Come out and support your Falcons Boys Basketball team ON THEIR COUNTY AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT RUN! THE FALCONS WILL TAKE ON GMC rivals Old Bridge on Friday, January 31st at 7:00 pm. Get to the gym early and GET LOUD during the pre-game festivities and ALL GAME LONG! they NEED their 6TH MAN!

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There will a Winter Dance on Friday, January 31^st from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the Commons. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7 and include admission to the boys basketball game. Snacks and drinks will also be for sale.  

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CONGRATULATIONS TO charvonne tsang FOR WINNING THE MOST RECENT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. THE THEME WAS “lights”. THE THEME OF THE NEXT PHOTO CONTEST IS “shadowS”. PLEASE E-MAIL ENTRIES TO MS. DALE BY 2:00 PM on MONday, FEBRuary 3. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE THE THEME AND YOUR FULL NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. THE NEXT PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING WILL BE ON TuesDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 2:10 IN ROOM G-227.

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Congratulations to track athlete Onyai Glover, who broke the school record in Winter Track last weekend at the GMC Championships with a throw of 31 feet and 9.5 inches. Here’s a clip:

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this week is national drug facts week. Adolescents who abuse drugs frequently also suffer from other conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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This week 10% of all school store purchases will be donated to the “Wounded Warrior” Project.  Please help our heroes by buying something from the school store by Friday.

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DECA State Conference forms and payment are due by 2:00 PM on Monday, February 3. Please bring to Mrs Stapenski in Room G-237. late registrations will not be accepted.  

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the Art Club is Meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 2:10 in room H-103.

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Girls interested in Spring Track must attend a mandatory pre-season meeting on Thursday, February 6th at 2:10 in room F-338. please see Coach Jessop with any questions.

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Boys interested in spring track must come to a brief meeting on Thursday, February 6th after school in room F-325. If you cannot attend or have questions you must see Coach Rickert prior to the meeting.

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students interested in playing a spring sport MUST see the nurse by February 10^th to sign up for a physical or TO get an update.

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and finally, today’s challenge day thought of the day: “The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”

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Monroe Network News, Wednesday, Jan 29, 'B' day

FBLA and The March of Dimes come together again for their 3^rd Annual “Karaoke for a Cause” TODAY FROM 5:30 pm to 8:30pm in the Commons! Ticket donations are $5.00 in advance and can be purchased from any FBLA member.  Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $7.00.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Dale in Room G-227.

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Poetry Club is meeting TODAY after school in room G-346. Come with new poetry to share!

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Youth and Government is meeting after school TODAY. Credentials and payments are due that day. See Ms. Granett with any questions.

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The Falcon L.I.F.E. Program’S “DEACON’S FOOD CUPDBOARD” AND “SOCK IT TO ME” CLOTHING DRIVES END TODAY. PLEASE drop off canNED FOOD AS WELL AS winter mittens or gloves, hats, scarves and socks in room C-109 by THE END OF THE DAY.

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Come out and support the girls basketball team this Thursday, January 30, on its is Senior Night. tip off is at 7:00 pm. Wear your Birdcage T-shirt and get into the game free of charge. Join the student section for a “blackout” to support your Lady Falcons! T-shirts cost $10 and are available in the school store and will also be sold in the lobby before the game. All proceeds support your student athletes.

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Literary Magazine is meeting on Thursday, January 30th after school in room G-346. Come prepared with submissions!

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Club Pictures for the yearbook will be taken on Thursday, January 30^th. You MUST have a pass from your advisor in order to take the picture.

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THE FOLLOWING CLUB MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO FIND THEIR ADVISORS FOR PICTURE PASSES: CHESS CLUB, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CLUB, SCIENCE LEAGUE, FRENCH HONORS SOCIETY, AND RED CROSS CLUB MEMBERS, PLEASE SEE MR. TOLBOOM OR DR. PANGALOS. Italian Honor members need TO see Mr. Carannante. FCA members need to see Mrs. Quindes before Thursday, January 30^th

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Come out and support your Falcons Boys Basketball team ON THEIR COUNTY AND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT RUN! THE FALCONS WILL TAKE ON GMC rivals Old Bridge on Friday, January 31st at 7:00 pm. Get to the gym early and GET LOUD during the pre-game festivities and ALL GAME LONG! they NEED their 6TH MAN!

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There will a Winter Dance on Friday, January 31^st from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the Commons. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7 and include admission to the boys basketball game. Snacks and drinks will also be for sale.  

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CONGRATULATIONS TO charvonne tsang FOR WINNING THE MOST RECENT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. THE THEME WAS “lights”. THE THEME OF THE NEXT PHOTO CONTEST IS “shadowS”. PLEASE E-MAIL ENTRIES TO MS. DALE BY 2:00 PM on MONday, FEBRuary 3. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE THE THEME AND YOUR FULL NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. ALSO, BE SURE TO GET YOUR CLUB YEARBOOK PHOTO PASS FROM MS. DALE IN ROOM G-227 BEFORE THURSDAY. THE NEXT PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING WILL BE ON TuesDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 2:10 IN ROOM G-227.

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Congratulations to track athlete Onyai Glover, who broke the school record in Winter Track last weekend at the GMC Championships with a throw of 31 feet and 9.5 inches. Here’s a clip:

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<ONYAI_SHOTPUT> :15

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this week is national drug facts week. Recent research states that marijuana use that begins during adolescence can lower IQ and impair other measures of mental function into adulthood.

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This week 10% of all proceeds from school store purchases will be donated to the “Wounded Warrior” Project.  Please help our heroes by purchasing something from the school store by Friday.

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DECA State Conference forms and payment are due by 2:00 PM on Monday, February 3. Please bring to Mrs Stapenski in Room G-237. late registrations will not be accepted.  

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the Art Club is Meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 2:10 in room H-103.

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Girls interested in Spring Track must attend a mandatory pre-season meeting on Thursday, February 6th at 2:10 in room F-338. please see Coach Jessop with any questions.

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Boys interested in spring track must come to a brief meeting on Thursday, February 6th after school in room F-325. If you cannot attend or have questions you must see Coach Rickert prior to the meeting.

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students interested in playing a spring sport MUST see the nurse by February 10^th to sign up for a physical or TO get an update.

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This year's ONE BOOK READ title is "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher. In his book, Asher uses dual narratives to weave an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that affects the novel’s two protagonists. Join your peers on February 20th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center to discuss this book. For more information go to the Media Center’s webpage and open the One Book Read link. Copies are now available for purchase in the Media Center.

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Bank of America’s Student Leaders Programs is offering two great summer opportunities to juniors and seniors: An eight week paid summer internship, and A week long, all-expense paid summit in Washington, DC . The application deadline is January 31.  Please email Ms. Stasi at susan.stasi@monroe.k12.nj.us for more information.

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and finally, today’s challenge day thought of the day: ““The quieter you become, the more you can hear."

Monroe Network News, Tuesday, Jan 28, 'A' day

Multicultural club is meeting TODAY at 2:05 in cafeteria “B”. Students must attend to pick up their yearbook picture passes.

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Attention Seniors: Order your Cap and Gown TODAY DURING lunch blocks.  Please make your check for 25 dollars payable to Jostens.

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RED CROSS CLUB IS HOLDING A MEETING TODAY AT 2:30 PM IN CAFETERIA “B” TO PLAN THE BAKE SALE SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 30^TH.

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the DECA awards pizza party is TODAY after school in cafeteria “A”. Email mrs. Stapenski if you plan to attend.

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The Media Center will close at 3:00 today.

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Come out and support your Falcons Boys Basketball team as they make their run for the State and County tournament season. Home games this week include TONIGHT, January 28th at 7pm Vs. Division rivals North Brunswick and on Friday night, January 31st at 7pm vs. GMC rivals Old Bridge. Get to the gym early and GET LOUD during the pre-game festivities and ALL GAME LONG!! they NEED their 6TH MAN!

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this week is national drug facts week. Recent research states that marijuana use that begins during adolescence can lower IQ and impair other measures of mental function into adulthood.

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FBLA and The March of Dimes come together again for their 3^rd Annual “Karaoke for a Cause” on Wednesday January 29! Come on out and sing your favorite songs from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm in the Commons! Ticket donations are $5.00 in advance and can be purchased from any FBLA member.  Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $7.00.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Dale in Room G-227.

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Poetry Club is meeting on Wednesday, January 29 after school in room G-346. Come with new poetry to share!

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Youth and Government is meeting after school on Wednesday, January 29th. Credentials and payments are due that day. See Ms. Granett with any questions.

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The Falcon L.I.F.E. Program is collecting cans of food for Deacon's Food Cupboard. Please drop off cans in room C-109 by Wednesday, January 29th. they will also be collecting winter mittens or gloves, hats, scarves and socks for the "Sock It To Me" clothing drive. Please drop off all items in room C-109 by Wednesday, January 29th.

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Come out and support the girls basketball team this Thursday, January 30, on its is Senior Night. tip off is at 7:00 pm. Wear your Birdcage T-shirt and get into the game free of charge. Join the student section for a “blackout” to support your Lady Falcons! T-shirts cost $10 and are available in the school store and will also be sold in the lobby before the game. All proceeds support your student athletes.

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Literary Magazine is meeting on Thursday, January 30th after school in room G-346. Come prepared with submissions!

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Club Pictures for the yearbook will be taken on Thursday, January 30^th. You MUST have a pass from your advisor in order to take the picture. ON THAT NOTE, THE FOLLOWING CLUB MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO FIND MR. TOLBOOM OR DR. PANGALOS FOR THEIR CLUB PICTURE PASSES: CHESS CLUB, ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CLUB, SCIENCE LEAGUE, FRENCH HONORS SOCIETY, AND RED CROSS CLUB.

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also, All Italian Honor members need to see Mr. Carannante to get their passes for the club’s yearbook photo.

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FCA members who did not get their pass need to see Mrs. Quindes before Thursday, January 30^th

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There will a Winter Dance on Friday, January 31^st from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the Commons. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7 and include admission to the boys basketball game. Snacks and drinks will also be for sale.  

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Bank of America’s Student Leaders Programs is offering two great summer opportunities to juniors and seniors: An eight week paid summer internship, and A week long, all-expense paid summit in Washington, DC . The application deadline is January 31.  Please email Ms. Stasi at susan.stasi@monroe.k12.nj.us for more information.

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the Art Club is Meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 2:10 in room H-103.

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students interested in playing a spring sport MUST see the nurse by Feb. 10^th to sign up for a physical or TO get an update.

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This year's ONE BOOK READ title is "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher. In his book, Asher uses dual narratives to weave an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that affects the novel’s two protagonists. Join your peers on February 20th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center to discuss this book. For more information go to the Media Center’s webpage and open the One Book Read link. Copies are now available for purchase in the Media Center.

Monroe Network News, Friday, Jan 24, 'A' day

The Drama Club will present its Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre TONIGHT in Cafeteria “B”. A pasta dinner will be served at 6:00 and the show will start at 7:00.  Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased from any cast member or Mr. Byrnes. no tickets will be sold at the door! Come on out for dinner, laughs, and murder.

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students should note that because of the drama production, the After School waiting area will be held in Cafeteria “A” this week.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO KIM KRAEMER FOR WINNING THE MOST RECENT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. THE THEME WAS “MUSIC”. THE THEME OF THE NEXT PHOTO CONTEST IS “LIGHTS”. PLEASE E-MAIL ENTRIES TO MS. DALE BY 2:00 PM on Monday, January 27. MAKE SURE YOU INCLUDE THE THEME AND YOUR FULL NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. THE NEXT PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEETING WILL BE ON TuesDAY, FEBRUARY 4 AT 2:10 IN ROOM G-227.

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Attention Seniors: Order your Cap and Gown on Tuesday, January 28^th during lunch blocks.  Please make your check for 25 dollars payable to Jostens.

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FBLA and The March of Dimes come together again for their 3^rd Annual “Karaoke for a Cause” on Wednesday January 29! Come on out and sing your favorite songs from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm in the Commons! Ticket donations are $5.00 in advance and can be purchased from any FBLA member.  Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $7.00.  If you have any questions, please see Ms. Dale in Room G-227.

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The Falcon L.I.F.E. Program is collecting cans of food for Deacon's Food Cupboard. Please drop off cans in room C-109 by Wednesday, January 29th. they will also be collecting winter mittens or gloves, hats, scarves and socks for the "Sock It To Me" clothing drive. Please drop off all items in room C-109 by Wednesday, January 29th.

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Club Pictures for the yearbook will be taken on Thursday, January 30^th. You MUST have a pass from your advisor in order to take the picture.

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There will a Winter Dance on Friday, January 31^st from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the Commons. Tickets will be sold at the door for $7 and include admission to the boys basketball game. Snacks and drinks will also be for sale.  

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Bank of America’s Student Leaders Programs is offering two great summer opportunities to juniors and seniors: An eight week paid summer internship, and A week long, all-expense paid summit in Washington, DC . The application deadline is January 31.  Please email Ms. Stasi at susan.stasi@monroe.k12.nj.us for more information.

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This year's ONE BOOK READ title is "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher. In his book, Asher uses dual narratives to weave an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that affects the novel’s two protagonists. Join your peers on February 20th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center to discuss this book. For more information go to the Media Center’s webpage and open the One Book Read link. Copies are now available for purchase in the Media Center.