3 things to know for April 8: Fundraiser, After-School, Scholarships

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1. Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser

Help Support the National Business Honor Society this Saturday by enjoying some Chick-Fil-A at the Eastgate Plaza location in Greensburg. Remember you must tell them you are there to support the Derry NBHS when you place your order.

2. After-School Programs

A reminder that the After-School Program has some new exciting activities for students.  Current Club Activities include…

Mondays:  THEATER ARTS CLUB with Ms. Croll
Tuesdays:  CRAFTING CLUB with Mrs. Harr
Wednesday:  AG-HORT CLUB with Ms. Winklosky
Thursdays:  MINECRAFT CLUB with Mrs. Prato

ALSO, A BRAND NEW CLUB OFFERING:  We are starting a High School Environmental Club beginning in April.  If you have an interest in Environmental issues, stop to see Mr. Tatone in F316 for more details.  The Eco-Action Club will partner with Ranger Jean from Keystone State Park.  Join the Eco-Action Club just in time for Earth Day!

3. Scholarships Due Soon

Many LOCAL scholarships are coming due! These are your best opportunities to win a scholarship.

  • 4/18 – Deno Castelli Charitable Scholarship – Amount to be determined
  • 4/20 – Amanda Piantine Memorial Scholarship – Must be a Senior CTC student and in the Technical National Honor Society – $500; Derry Area High School Class of 1968 Scholarship – $500; Joseph Michael Bundy Memorial Scholarship – Must be a Senior athlete in Cross Country or on the Track Team – $1000
  • 4/22 – Cathy Cobes Dennis Scholarship – $150; DAEA Dollars for Scholars – Preference of seniors pursing teaching – $1000; Greg Dorn Memorial Scholarship – Seniors that plan on a career in the Science Field, and this is the last year this scholarship will be offered – $150; Richard L. Sweeney Scholarship – $100; Ryan Kemp Memorial Scholarship – Seniors that have participated in high school wrestling – $1200

LUNCH

Pizza Square, Garden or Strawberry Spinach Salad, Sweet Corn, Apple Juice, Fruit, and Milk

TODAY’S QUOTE

“… go beyond the search box and ask questions about what you see.

Google is now letting us search by combining images and words. I mean… a picture is worth a thousand words, right?

TODAY’S NUMBER: 67%

It was the slap heard around the world… and people are still talking and weighing in on it.

The majority of people questioned in a new study (67%) believe Smith’s actions were wrong; 16% said he was right and 17% responded they were not sure.

TODAY’S WORDLE:

https://mywordle.strivemath.com/?word=nwmhc

AND FINALLY…

Legendary rock band Pink Floyd is releasing a new single “Hey Hey Rise Up” TODAY  in support of the people of Ukraine, the band said in a statement on Thursday. It’s the first new music from the band since 1994, and all proceeds will go to Ukrainian humanitarian relief.