What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9
Monday, August 17-22, 2015
Monday, August 17
Happy Monday Sparkman Senators! Let's have a fantastic week!
- S9 Library's 'The Overdue Brew Café' will open from 7:50 – 8:15 in the concession stand. All funds will support the S9GS Library-Media Center. Cappuccino is $2. Please try to have correct change. There may be limited change for large bills. Cappuccino flavors are: French Vanilla, White Chocolate Caramel, and Hot Chocolate. After purchasing your cappuccino, you will need to go to the cafeteria.
Tuesday, August 18
- Band Booster Meeting- 6:30 PM SHS Cafeteria
- Cross Country Booster Meeting- 5:30 PM Room 147
- Sign-up for chemistry club before or after school this week in room 123. Dues are $15.
- Environmental Club Meeting- 8AM Room 231. Mrs. Maxtion will have morning passes.
- Madison County BOE Meeting- 5:15 PM
Wednesday, August 19
- NHS applications are due TODAY! To apply, you must have a 3.5 cumulative average. Get application from Ms. Nave in room 140.
- FCCLA meeting- 8 AM in room 151. Dues are $25 and include a t-shirt. Anyone wanting to be an officer should pick up an application.
- Scream Team will meet in room 148 after school. Dues are $20 and include a t-shirt.
- S9 Library's 'The Overdue Brew Café' will open from 7:50 – 8:15 in the concession stand. All funds will support the S9GS Library-Media Center. Cappuccino is $2. Please try to have correct change. There may be limited change for large bills. Cappuccino flavors are: French Vanilla, White Chocolate Caramel, and Hot Chocolate. After purchasing your cappuccino, you will need to go to the cafeteria.ate. After purchasing your cappuccino, you will need to go to the cafeteria.
- Sign-up for chemistry club before or after school next week in room 123. Dues are $15.
Thursday, August 20
- SHS SGA Meeting- 8 AM or 3:35 PM in Choral Room. You may still join for $20 which includes as t-shirt.
- S9 FCA and First Priority will begin meeting Thursday, August 13th @ 7:50 am in the Auditorium. See Coach Campbell for details.
- Progress Reports
- SHS OPEN HOUSE- 5:30 Gym 1
- Sign-up for chemistry club before or after school next week in room 123. Dues are $15.
- Sparkman Service Organization meeting- 8AM room 231. Mrs. Maxtion will have morning passes.
Friday, August 21
- SHS FBLA Meeting- 8 AM Library. All students interested are welcome!
- Spanish Honor Society due today!
- Sparkman Varsity Football Jamboree vs Johnson 7 PM Senators Stadium
- Sign-up for SHS Chemistry Club before or after school next week in room 123. Dues are $15.
- S9 Library's 'The Overdue Brew Café' will open from 7:50 – 8:15 in the concession stand. All funds will support the S9GS Library-Media Center. Cappuccino is $2. Please try to have correct change. There may be limited change for large bills. Cappuccino flavors are: French Vanilla, White Chocolate Caramel, and Hot Chocolate. After purchasing your cappuccino, you will need to go to the cafeteria.
Saturday, August 22
- Sparkman Band Car Show- 7 AM at SHS Parking Lot(See Flyer Below)
- Sparkman Football- Walk for Water at 10 AM at Senator Track(See Flyer Below)
- Sparkman Cheerleader Golf Tournament(See Flyer Below)
August
- August 24- Sparkman JV Football @ James Clemens 7 PM
- August 24- informational meeting for trip to Costa Rica over spring break, 5 PM or see Mrs. Terry for an information package.
- August 24- Spanish Club Informational Meeting- 8AM Room 130
- August 25- Post-Secondary Planning Seminar- 4 PM SHS Cafeteria
- August 25- Madison County BOE Meeting- 5:15 PM
- August 28- Sparkman Varsity Football @ Scottsboro 7 PM
- August 30- Crimson Society Applications are due. If you are interested in joining Crimson Society, pick up an application in Ms. Toney’s room 219. You will also need to sign up for an interview time.
- August 31- Sparkman JV Football vs Madison Academy 7 PM at Senator Stadium
September
- September 3- Madison County BOE Meeting- 5:15 PM
- September 4- Sparkman Varsity Football @ Gadsden City 7 PM
- September 5- SHS PeeWee Cheer Clinic
- September 7- Labor Day- NO SCHOOL
- September 8- Post-Secondary Planning Seminar- 4 PM SHS Cafeteria
- September 10- Progress Reports
- September 11- Sparkman Varsity Football vs Bob Jones 7 PM Senator Stadium(Military Appreciation Night)
- September 12- ACT
- September 14- Sparkman JV Football @ Bob Jones 7 PM
- September 17- Madison County BOE Meeting- 5:15 PM
- September 18- FBLA Meeting- 8 AM Library
- September 18- Sparkman Varsity Football at Huntsville 7 PM
- September 19- Sparkman Arts Festival(See flyer below)
- September 21- Sparkman JV Football vs Huntsville 7 PM Senator Stadium
- September 22- National Honor Society Induction 7 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
- September 25- Sparkman Football vs Russellville 7 PM HOMECOMING
- September 26- AP English Prep Session at SHS
- September 28- Sparkman JV Football vs Grissom 7 PM Senator Stadium(HOMECOMING)
- September 28- Post-Secondary Planning Seminar- 4 PM SHS Cafeteria
Get Ready for the Sparkman Arts Festival! SEPT 19!
National Honor Society
- NHS applications are due AUGSUT 19! To apply, you must have a 3.5 cumulative average. Get application from Ms. Nave in room 140.
Post-Secondary Planning Seminar
ACT and SAT Information
INOW Parent Portal
The INOW parent portal is now open. For security reasons there are new credentials that must be used to log on. Here are the steps to access the site:
1. Go to this link: https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/informationnow
2. Use these credentials when prompted:
a. User Name: mcsparent
b. Password: ilovemyschool
3. Once successfully logging in to this site, use your INOW user ID and password previously used or distributed by the school.
Important Links!
- Sparkman Seniors...check out this College Application Timeline! It could be helpful. http://collegeapps.about.com/…/a…/tp/12th-grade-timeline.htm
- Using the Common App to apply for college? The Common App Blog has great info for you: http://blog.commonapp.org
- Also here's a link to an informative article about the new essay prompts: http://www.washingtonpost.com/…/common-application-goes-li…/
- Interested in attending a US Service Academy? Nomination Applications and information are available at this site. Deadline is December 4. http://www.shelby.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/academy-nominations
Sparkman Senators Football- Varsity
Sparkman Senators Football- JV/Freshman
Sparkman Swim
Sparkman Volleyball
Back by popular demand....Sparkman Volleyball is selling the long-sleeve shirts with Sparkman Senators across the back, that were sold last year. Deadline for payment and order is Aug 24. Order form and information in this flyer! Please see a Volleyball player or contact Lynn Mayes mayes.lynn@gmail.com with questions.
Sparkman Wrestling
Sparkman Shopping Bags
- The online Free/Reduced meal application for the 2015-2016 school year is now available on the Madison County Schools web page at: https://mealapps.madison.k12.al.us/lfserver/frapplication. If you feel you qualify, we encourage you to complete the application on line. If you complete an application on line, you will not need to complete a paper application when returning to school this August.
- The 2016 Senator Yearbook is on sale now. The cost is $80. You can order at My School Fees (link on SHS homepage) or in Room 127 before of after school.
- If you took Medical Academy last spring, please pick up your CPR and First Aid cards in room 221.
Please take this Survey for us!
In an effort to improve system practices, the Madison County Board of Education is conducting a Parent Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/7969146 . Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/section/response/begin?surveyConfigId=429804
Pre-order your Sparkman Senators Fleece Blanket $20
Last day to order is August 26!
Contact Sparkman PTO with questions: SparkmanHighPTO@gmail.com
Sparkman Car Window Stickers $2
Join Sparkman PTO
Host receptions and events for SHS and S9
Purchase microwave ovens for S9 students and teachers to use in cafeteria
Supply water and snacks to our Junior Class on ACT day in April
Support SHS and S9 students, clubs, and teachers financially
Christmas and Faculty/Staff Appreciation luncheons
S9 Spirit Items: Package and Individual Prices
S9 Sparkman Spirit Items are available to purchase at the following prices:
Cinch Bag- $6
Sparkman T-shirt- $10
Sparkman Flash Drive- $10
Sparkman Lanyard- $6
Sparkman Flash Drive and Lanyard- $15
You may also rent S9 lockers for $5
Please see Ms. East or Mrs. Holderman in the S9 office to purchase items
#1- ($35) T-shirt, cinch bag, lanyard with flash drive, and locker
#2- ($15) T-shirt and locker
#3- ($15) Lanyard with flash drive and locker
#4- ($12) Cinch bag and locker
INOW
The INOW parent portal is now open. For security reasons there are new credentials that must be used to log on. Here are the steps to access the site:
1. Go to this link: https://inow-madisonco.asc.edu/informationnow
2. Use these credentials when prompted:
a. User Name: mcsparent
b. Password: ilovemyschool
3. Once successfully logging in to this site, use your INOW user ID and password previously used or distributed by the school.