Hello STM, this is yooooouuuuurrrrr Think About it Thursday! Oh no! You are trapped in an abandoned house in the middle of a blizzard and are struggling to stay warm! You have only 1 match left and you gather everything in the house you think you can burn. The only things you find are: A candlestick, a small flammable chair, an art project from your time in high school. Which do you light first so you can survive the longest? Think about iiitttt.... Brought to you by the dastardly Mister Ree.
Did you forget to buy your Homecoming shirt this year? We have lots leftover and will be selling them at lunches and after school for $10. Stop by and get your choice of black, blue, pink, or purple, while supplies last!
CanStruction results are in! The overall winner was the Family of St. Peter. Here is how the breakdown of scores played out: St. Peter - 1st place in can collection with 629 cans and 2nd place in structure for a first place overall placement; St. Michael came in 2nd overall bringing in 373 cans and placing 1st in the structure; St. Kateri claimed 3rd place with 454 cans brought in and coming in 3rd in the structure; and St. Elizabeth came in 4th all around, bringing in 287 cans and coming in 4th in the structure competition. In total, we were able to donate 1,743 can goods to St. Vincent de Paul of Champaign County! Thank you!!
Picture retake day is Friday, October 15! Students wishing to have their picture retaken must return their entire picture package at the time of the retake. Do not return the packets to the office. All students who did not have their pictures taken in August will need to have their pictures taken on Friday. Mass Attire must be worn for the picture, but then students may change into Saber Gear afterwards. Pictures begin around 9:45. For more ordering information, see the website at inter-state.com/order.
No school on Monday, October 18, to accommodate for a Faculty In-Service Day.
Wednesday, October 20 will be a 1/2 day with dismissal at 11:32 to accommodate for a Diocesan Professional Development Webinar.
Are you a fan of America's Got Talent? Do you think you might be a contestant some day? Well, if you really want to get your start at fame, sign up to perform at the Empty Bowl Supper and Saber Showcase on November 11! The sign up form is on the school website and the deadline is November 5th.
Reminder for all applying to NHS: applications are due November 1 by 3:30 p.m. to Mr. McDonald. No late applications will be accepted.
SHH and Spanish Club will meet on Friday, October 15 at 7:15 a.m. in Room 103. If you have questions and/or cannot attend, please let Mrs. Quick know.
Looking for service hours? Coldwell Banker Real Estate off Broadmoor Drive is hosting The Great Pumpkin Event this Saturday, October 16th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on how to help, call 217-351-1988.
Tomorrow is a Saber Day, so students may wear a saber spirit top with school bottoms and tennis shoes.
Today in sports: our volleyball team will travel to BCC to compete in both the JV and Varsity matches. JV begins at 6:00 p.m.