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Veterans’ Day

The Veterans’ Day assembly will be held on Friday, November 9th. The sixth grade assembly will last from 7:45am-8:30am and the seventh and eighth grade assembly will last from 9:00am-9:45am.

All forms for the Veterans’ Day assembly are due NO LATER than Friday, Nov. 2nd. If you are planning on bringing a veteran to the assembly, please have your child fill out the form and turn it in to their social studies teacher. Also, please have them bring in photos of the veteran, if available. All photos will be scanned and returned to your child as soon as possible. Students should bring in their $1 donations for the Honor Flight program this week to their social studies teacher. Our goal is to raise at least $1,000 to pay for two World War II veterans to go on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Also, if we meet our goal, Mrs. Hartzog agreed to allow students to wear red, white, and/or blue shirts to school one day next month to celebrate a school-wide patriotic day. All donations should be brought in by Tuesday, November 6th.

The Lady Pirates volleyball team wrapped up their season on October 3rd with a 6-2 record. This record led us into the playoffs against the North Mobile Titans. Our ladies put up a fight but unfortunately, the scoreboard doesn’t always reflect the tremendous effort and the competition that we brought to each match. We walked away with second place in the 2A division. Our ladies should feel very proud of their season and the effort they put forth and we look forward to an even better season next year. Our final endeavor as a team will be to take on the teachers in the student/teacher volleyball game on November 21st at 1:30 p.m. Go Lady Pirates!!! We are proud of you!!!!!

Yearbook

The deadline to purchase a 2012-13 yearbook is November 5th. The cost is $38.00 in full or a down payment of $19.00. All payments should be sent to Mrs. Fosnight in room 4. The deadline to purchase an ad in the 2012-13 yearbook is November 5th. Ad costs range from $30.00 for an 1/8 of a page ad to $125.00 for a full page ad. Please send all payments and information to Mrs. Whitney in room 2. All makeup and clubs and/or teams will take their pictures on Thursday, November 8th.

Crichton Optimist Club Student of the Month The 7th grade “Student of the Month” was Sage Turner. She was honored at a luncheon.

Scholars Bowl

The PPS Scholars Bowl team competed in their first competition at Bayside on October 24th

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Congratulations to the A and B team for a job well done!

A team scores B team scores

PPS 155 Dunbar 115 PPS 200 Dunbar 90

PPS 145 Bayside 380 PPS 250 Bayside 175

From the PPS Library Media Center

Congratulations to the following students! They reached their 1st quarter reading

goal and were invited to attend a movie and popcorn party in the library Thursday,

October 18, 2012 in the PPS Library Media Center.

Able, Taylor Bracken, Alicia Burrell, Daniel Cesarini, Julianna Eiland, Sydney

Ferdon, Mary Ferraro, Youri Flores, Marissa Franklin, Albert Harwell, Seth Kenney, Cole Mata, Juan Mcgehee, Morgan Morris, Hanna Orr, Ollia Poole, Breanna Poole, Brian Reeves, Alexis Rooney, Brandon Sherman, Zoe Stiles, Hanna Swafford, Marcus Tasnim, Anika Walters, Andreyah

Watkins, Madelyn Zheng, Aaron

We’re casting off into 2nd quarter with new AR Goals and another AR Reading

Celebration for those students that meet their grade level goal. How to

participate in the Pirates’ READ program?

Read books

Take AR Reading Practice Quizzes

Earn points to make grade level goal by December 7, 2012

6th Grade (35 points) 7th Grade (40 points) 8th Grade (45 points)

PPS Library Media Center Fundraiser

The holidays are quickly approaching and shopping can be a nightmare. So let us help you make your holiday shopping a little easier and support your child’s school Library Media Center. Bella Cocoa confections would be a perfect stocking stuffer or inexpensive gift for coworkers, family and friends. All proceeds will be used to purchase new resources for the PPS Library Media Center and PPS students. There are 6 products to choose from for just $2.50 each. Order forms will be sent home with students Monday, November 19, 2012, and are due back Monday, November the 26, 2012. Items will be delivered to your child during their homeroom in time for the holidays. Please support your PPS LIBRARY Media Center and ORDER, ORDER, ORDER.

Congratulations to the following girls for making the 2012-13 PPS basketball team: 8th grade 7th grade Ryleigh Smithson Brianna Harris Lauryn Rawlins Allyah Odom Mary Mitchell Kiana Davis Emily Phillips Asia Hope Danielle Leslie McKanzie Falcon Kiara Richard Anna Lane Joy Massey Abbie Slater Jessica Caston Jade Watts Congratulations to the following boys for making the 2012-13PPS basketball team: 8th Grade 7th Grade Brandon Hinton Ethan Williams Temaurice Smith Eric C- Garror Marcus Wiggins Collins Woods Josh Thompson Baabak Tafazoli Kries Moffett Leshun Borden Joseph Little Kareem Cook Ben Hollis Miles Ingram Mylan Stennis

SWAT The SWAT Team meets every Thursday in Mrs. Winter’s room after school until 3:15.

Volunteers

Many thanks to those of you that volunteer at Phillips. This month volunteers have served

in several capacities- first aid, cupcake sales, picture day assistants as well as lunch for our

teachers. Your time and talents are appreciated. Your contributions are important. THANK

YOU! If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Angela

Stauter at 605-5272.

Students of the Week

Congratulations to our Students of the Week!

TAYLOR MORGAN ADDISON SMITH

DUTY FREE LUNCH A SPECIAL TREAT FOR PHILLIPS TEACHERS AND STAFF

PPS teachers would like to thank the PTSA for the “Southern Comfort” duty free lunch served on Tuesday, October 9. The Phillips Prep PTSA is the best!

FIRST AID VOLUNTEERS Thanks to those who have volunteered in first aid. Volunteers staff first aid every day. We

still need volunteers to fill those last spots. Shifts are from 8-11 and 11-2. If you are willing

to volunteer, please contact Angela Stauter at 251-605-5272 or phillipspta@yahoo.com.

Have you noticed??? Phillips has a new digital sign. We are very

excited about this new addition to our school. Our Partners in

Education participating sponsors: University of Mobile Centers for

Adult Education, Dr. Todd Bennett, and Zaxby's.

If you are interested in learning more about our Partners In Education Program, please contact Jennifer Faircloth at jennifer@thamesbatre.com.

2012-2013 Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Site 11/5 Clark @Clark 11/8 Alba @Alba 11/13 North Mobile Phillips 11/15 Pillans @Pillans 11/17 Burns @Davidson (9:30 a.m.) 11/19 OFF OFF 11/26 Chastang Phillips 11/29 Grand Bay Phillips 12/3 Clark Phillips 12/6 Alba @Alba 12/10 Pillans Phillips 12/13 Chastang @Chastang 1/7 OFF OFF 1/10 North Mobile @North Mobile 1/14 OFF OFF

Administration: Mrs. Hartzog, Principal Assistant Principals: Mrs. Sweeney and Mr. Hendrich Coach: Calvin Turnipseed Assistant Coach: Tim Manning The first game begins at 3:30 p.m. The second game will follow. Admission to all games is $2.00 for students and $3.00 for adults. Girls’ team plays first in all games between November 5 – 29 and the Boys’ will play first in all games between December 3 – January 14.

Healthy Lifestyle Day Healthy Lifestyle Day is November 29th. The students will learn more about healthy lifestyles they can follow. We would like to thank our partner, Mobile Infirmary. Several additional businesses will be here during the students’ PE classes. Let’s support the PTSA for a healthier lifestyle!!

Penny Wars Be ready with your change because the Penny Wars begin Tuesday, November 13th and last until Friday, November 16th. Have all your change together to pick your favorite team, Alabama vs. Auburn. The team with the most money will be able to wear a spirit shirt on Wednesday, November 21st. So Remember, ROLL TIDE ROLL or WAR EAGLE!!!

Duty Free Lunch

Provide a dish for “Duty Free” lunch?? Well, now is the time to share! PTSA is asking for recipes of dishes from the past “Duty Free” lunches, or even dishes you love and would share with your Phillips community. Please e-mail your recipes to phillipspta@yahoo.com.

Clubs Choice Fundraiser Packet

Nothing says Merry Christmas like a dip mix or candle being sold by the students. The Club Choice “Mixes to Fixes” and “Reflections” fundraiser kicked off on Monday, October 29th. The orders and money are due on November 9th. Look for the clubs choice fundraiser packet with your students’ report card. Please support your PTSA fundraiser and stock up for the holiday season!

BOGO Fundraising Cards

Thanks to everyone who sold BOGO cards earlier this year. The PTSA sold over 367 cards and was able to raise $3400.00 for items for the teachers and students. Our incentive party for both fundraisers will be November 30th and awards will be handed out at this time. At that time, students will receive gift cards, etc. Fundraising exempt students will participate in this event as well. Our top sellers are: 1st place – Kendall Askew and Ebony Becton 2nd place – Mallory Wilson, Crystal Lee, Cameron Wilson 3rd place – Amaya Belland, Takeria Chapman, Zachary Snyder, Hannon Morris, and Annsley Zimlich

invites you to participate in our

8th Grade Parent Night!

We are getting our 8th graders ready for high school! It is too early to shadow and pre-register for high school, but it is not too

early for our students and parents to learn about specific programs available at the various high schools.

We would love to have you come and hear from some of the high

school representatives.

The program is scheduled to be held in the Phillips Preparatory Gym, Tuesday, January 15, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to

approximately 7:30 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

Dates to Remember

November 2 Veterans Day forms due

November 5 Bball v. Clark (at Clark, 3:30 p.m.)

Deadline to purchase a yearbook or yearbook ad

November 6 Deadline for Honor Flight donations through social

studies

November 7 Perfect Attendance Celebration

November 8 Fall/Club Pictures

Bball v. Alba (at Alba, 3:30 p.m.)

November 9 Veterans Day Assembly

6th grade – 7:45am-8:30am

7th/8th grade – 9:00am-9:45am

Deadline for Clubs Choice Fundraiser

November 12 Holiday

November 13 Progress Reports

Bball v. North Mobile (home, 3:30 p.m.)

November 13-16 PTSA Alabama / Auburn Penny Wars

November 15 Bball v. Pillans (at Pillans)

November 17 Bball v. Burns (at Davidson at 9:30 a.m.)

November 21 Alabama/Auburn spirit shirt day for pennies

November 22–23 Thanksgiving holidays

November 26 Bball v. Chastang (at Phillips)

November 29 PTSA Healthy Lifestyle Day

Bball v. Grand Bay (at Phillips)

November 30 PTSA Fundraiser Incentive Party for Clubs Choice and

BOGO fundraisers

January 15 8th grade Parent Night