PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES are set for October 16 & 21, 3-7 pm. Scheduling information was mailed home on October 2nd. Please visit the high school web page (http//:hs.maranacook.org)to view a copy of the letter and to schedule your conferences.

Scholarship Available Kennebec Savings Bank has a scholarship available for any graduating student attending a school of music with the goal of pursuing a career in music. See Val for details.

College Visits to the Guidance Office Thomas College 10/08/08 10:00
AmeriCorps 10/08/08 10:00
Univ. of Me Orono 10/09/08 1:00 PM
NESCOM 10/16/08 9:00 AM
Univ. of New England 10/17/08 8:30 AM
Saint Anselm 10/17/08 10:15 AM
Univ. of Me Augusta 10/23/08 9:00
Univ. of Me Machias 10/28/08 8:30
Alfred Univ. 10/31/08 10:15 AM
Univ. of So. Maine 11/04/08 11:00 AM
KVCC 11/06/08 10:00 AM
Husson University 11/13/08 11:00 AM
Sign up with Val in guidance if you wish to speak with these representatives from the colleges.

Open House - NESCOM Students interested in Audio Engineering, Audio/Video Technology, Live Sound Engineering,Video Production, Radio Broadcasting, Print & Broadcast Journalism, Marketing Communications, Theatre, or WebMedia should attend the OPEN HOUSE, Monday, October 13th (Columbus Day) or Saturday, November 15th at the New England School of Communications (NESCOM). NESCOM offers a two and four-year degree program, with an Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degree in Communications.

$50,000 Tuition Giveaway Write a little. Win a lot. A few well-chosen words (750 or less, to be exact) will knock $10,000 each off the tuition tab for 5 winners of the mental floss Tuition Giveaway contest. Simply come up with the best answer to the question: "Why are you the most deserving person on the planet to win a scholarship?". Just log on to www.tuitiongiveaway.com for all the details or see Val in guidance.

AmeriCorps Visit A rep from AmeriCorps will visit the guidance office on Wednesday, October 8th at 10:00 am to speak with interested students. Please sign up with Val in guidance if interested.

REWARD REWARD -- Black sony PSP with case, last seen on Bus #21. If found, please return to Ms. Cote in the MS or call Eamon Cook 685-3232.

Senior Yearbook Deadlines Sept. 26 quotes, Oct. 3 baby pictures, Oct. 10 senior portraits.

Gay Staight Alliance Will meet every Friday, 7:30-8 in Conference room A.

Share-A-Secret Board The Share-A-Secret Board is going to open next week. Share-A-Secret is a place for students or staff to share sadness or triumphs anonymously with the school. Simply pick up a postcard from Guidance and put it in the box. (We encourage you to decorate the cards too.) Here's to a wonderful year! Share-A-Secret Staff

Senior Parents Night Please join the guidance department on October 6 at 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the college application process.

France Trip - Meeting Attention students going on the France Trip in April The is a meeting for all parents and student on Wednesday November 12 at 6PM in the High School in room 154 (Shane GowerÕs room). Please at this time bring your passport or a copy of your passport. This is a very important meeting! If you can't make it be sure to see Mr. Gower.

BUS DUTY DeBlois/Stockford

France Trip Fundraisers- Students in French classes are raising money for a trip to France in April 2009. One fundraiser is a Cabaret and Coffe House to be held on Friday October 24th from 7-9 PM at the Middle School. The Cabaret will feature local musical peformances and refreshments will be on sale. A small entry fee will be charged at the door. Students are also selling raffle tickets for $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets will be sold at several community events. The drawing will be held on December 10 for the raffle and the following prizes wil be awarded: 2 $250 gift certificates from J&S Oil, 2 $25 gift certificates from the Post Ofccie Cafe in Mt. Vernon, 1 Honeywell Space Heater ($65 value), and 6 ornaments form Wayne Village Pottery.

French Cabaret French Cabaret Come to the French Cabaret Friday October 24th from 7-9 PM at the Middle School. The Cabaret will feature local musical performances and refreshments will be on sale. A small entry fee will be charged at the door. So come support our local performers and the French trip!

France Trip Raffle Students going to France in April 2009 are selling raffle tickets for $5 each or 5 for $20. Tickets will be sold at several community events. The drawing will be held on December 10 for the raffle and the following prizes will be awarded: 2 $250 gift certificates from J&S Oil, 2 $25 gift certificates from the Post Office Cafe in Mt. Vernon, 1 Honeywell Space Heater ($65 value), and 6 ornaments form Wayne Village Pottery. Please buy a ticket and support this fundraiser!