NEWS TO KNOW
Special shout out to the December Athletes of the Month:
Macky James and Valenica Simbolon. Both of these students were recognized by their teachers and coaches for excellence both in the classroom and on the court. Macky James and Valencia Simbolon, you make Mariner City proud!

And congratulations to the following students who have received award recognition in the 2020 Regional Scholastic Art Awards Competition:
Michelle Elizarraras
Maria Guzman
Frodis Johnston
Vanessa Lombos
Layla Owens
Mikayla Pham

Important yearbook information: If you purchased a yearbook before winter break, your name will be stamped on the cover. If you would like something other than your first and last name on the cover of your yearbook, please see Ms. MacDonald in E185 before the end of the day Monday.

Attention Students and Staff Members, The Students Against Destructive Decisions have extended the date for the Krispy Kreme Fundraiser from January 23rd to January 30th due to the weather conditions. For more information you can contact Ms. Everett by email at [email protected] or on Thursdays in room E283A.

Second semester begins on Monday, Feb. 3. Before this date you need to get online daily and look at your schedule on Qmlativ. Schedules are being updated daily so it is important that you check it frequently as it may change between today and tomorrow. We will NOT be printing paper schedules for 2nd semester this year. One more time...you are responsible for getting online and looking at your 2nd semester schedule before Feb. 3. If you need to print a copy, you can visit the library and log on. No paper copies will be passed out this year! We are saving trees, resources, and money!

Senior T-shirts are on sale now! Order yours during both lunches at the ASB window by the Birdcage on the 2nd floor. Tshirts are $10.00.

And Seniors...picture this – Make Mariner City a better place by choosing love over hate.

Mariner Deca is collaborating with the boy's basketball team for the game on January 31st against the Lake Stevens Vikings. Mariner Deca is hosting “LIGHTS OUT”. A black-light themed dance from 9 pm to 11 pm. Admission is $5 with asb and $7dollars with asb. The dance will be located in the concourse. We will be giving away free t-shirts to the 1st 200 students that come to the game. Come out and enjoy the end of the first semester.

Culture Week! Today we are celebrating Pacific Islander Day and Asian Day tomorrow! Happy Culture Week!

The Boy's Soccer team has workouts every Tuesday and Thursday right after school in the weight room.

This week in the Career & College Readiness Center (1/21—1/24):

Whitworth, a small, private, Christian, liberal arts college in Spokane, WA, is hosting their Multicultural Visit Program from March 12th -14th. The event is for incoming freshmen as well as juniors who are interested in Whitworth and are willing to bring back their experiences to share with other Mariner students. The event is designed for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds and provides students a chance to stay on campus overnight in a residence hall, tour campus, visit a college classroom, learn about admissions and financial aid, hear from a student panel, and more! accepted, students must have their own transportation to and from SeaTac and pay a $10 fee to help cover the cost of meals. To apply, visit https://apply.whitworth.edu/register/mvp2020 and email [email protected] More information is available on the Whitworth website and in the Mariner CCRC. See Ms. Horrocks for more information.

Seniors: Do you need help paying for Senior expenses (cap & gown, announcements, senior photos, prom, or yearbook)? If so, stop by the Career & College Readiness Center and pick up an application for the Assistance League Graduation Awards. To be eligible, you must be a graduating senior with a 2.0 GPA or above and demonstrate financial need.

Are you a graduating senior planning to pursue a 4 year degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) or health care major? The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is worth up to $22,500 at eligible colleges and universities in Washington state. Apply now! Deadline is February 6, 2020. More information in the Career & College Readiness Center.

Youth Aerospace Program is hosting a fun, interactive workshop for 11th grade girls who want to find out more about STEM. Come into the Career & College Readiness Center to get a pass to attend the presentation on Wednesday, January 28th during 2nd period.

CLUBS:

Do you like helping your peers make positive choices? Do you like to get information out about healthy alternatives? Do you enjoy planning exciting upcoming events? Pizza?
Come join the Students Against Destructive Decisions Club on Thursdays at 2:00 pm in Room E283A. Join us and help encourage students to live a substance free life!