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SEM Morning Mixer and PTSA General Meeting is Tomorrow!

Come join us for a light continental breakfast and coffee! You won't want to miss hearing some of our teachers talk about Yearbook and other Clubs! Come and stay, or just grab a cup of coffee as you drop off your student!

Tuesday, October 23
8am-9:30am
Townview Library

We hope to see you there!

Click here for more information and Invitation

9 Days Left to Buy Your SEM YEARBOOK!

Yearbooks will not be sold after October 31st

WHEN: OCTOBER 1st-OCTOBER 31st

There are 2 Options to Purchase a Yearbook!

ON -LINE SALES: $37.00 (Includes PayPal fee) https://www.semagnet.org/yearbook/
SCHOOL SALES: Every Tuesday in October From 8:30am – 9:15 am

OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 9th,OCTOBER 16th, OCTOBER 23rd, OCTOBER 30th

Instructions for payment: Fill out a form (print out here) and include a payment $35.00 CASH OR CHECK - Made out to SEM PTSA

Add-ons

Yearbook wishes!!

This year the yearbook is offering parents the opportunity to purchase a half page for $25 or a full page for $50 that includes pictures and a message to their child! Click on form here for more details.

Please consider Donating a Yearbook!!

Every year our generous Community has parents that step forward when they purchase their book that donate books for students!

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Early yearbook sales help to ensure the quality and size of the yearbook produced.

Yearbooks will be distributed in May.

If ordering a yearbook presents a financial difficulty, please see Mr. Palacios in person

All sales are final.

¡9 DÍAS Para Comprar DEL LIBRO ANUAL DE SEM!

Cuando: 1 de octubre - 31 de octubre

¡Hay 2 opciones para comprar el Libro Anual de SEM!

1. EN – LINEA las ventas: $37.00 (incluye los impuestos de PayPal) https://www.semagnet.org/yearbook/

2. En la Escuela SEM: Todos los martes de octubre de 8:30 – 9:15am.

El 2 de octubre, El 9 de octubre, El 16 de octubre, El 23 de octubre, El 30 de octubre

Instrucciones para el pago: llenar un formulario (enlazado aquí cuando esté disponible) e incluye un pago de $35,00 dinero en efectivo o cheques - hecho a “SEM PTSA”

Extras!!

¡ Deseos para el Libro Anual!!!!

El Libro anual de este año esta ofreciendo a los padres la oportunidad de comprar una media página por $25 o una página completa por $50 que incluye fotos y un mensaje para su hijo! Haga clic en formulario. Para más detalles.

Por favor considere donar un Libro Anual!

Cada año nuestra comunidad generosa tiene padres que cuando compran su libro también donan libros para otros estudiantes!

Las ventas tempranas del Libro Anual ayudan a garantizar la calidad y el tamaño de la producción.

El Libro Anual se distribuirá en mayo 2019. Todas las ventas son finales.

Si tiene dificultades financieras para obtener su Libro Anual, por favor póngase en contacto con el Director con el Sr. Palacios en persona.

Spooktacular Candy Bar on Halloween!

Come by the SEM Office before and after school and come by the Commons at lunch to partake in our SEM Candy Bar!

Candy and Salty snacks will be sold before school, during lunch, and after school. Bring your dollar bills and buy something for yourself and your friends!

Spooky Sticks are $3 and everything else is $1 each.

Cost: $1-3
Benefits:The money goes directly to graduation funds for your class!
When: Wednesday, October 31st

Congrats to Arjun Vikrum for Computer Programming Win!

Arjun Vikram, a 9th grader at SEM, participated in the First Bytes computer programming contest hosted by Frisco ISD on Sat Oct 13th, 2018. The contest allowed teams of up to three high school students but he was the sole contestant from SEM. He received first place in the Novice category. Congrats to Arjun!

Octoberfest This Friday!
Hosted by Townview Band

Octoberfest is upon us, this Friday, October 26, 2018!

Buy your tickets!
$10 (presale only)
Band Hall (Rm 140)

The ticket is the pass for the students to get out of class and into the designated area for the event, which will be held in the Commons and the outside area behind the Commons. Students must by tickets prior to the last lunch period on Friday, October 26th. Tickets will be sold in the band hall and during all lunch periods in the Commons all this week.

This is event is sponsored by our band for the entire school. This event gives organizations within the school the opportunity to purchase booth space and sale items as a fundraiser for their organization as well. This event will be held during the last school period of the day.

There is also a talent show that will be held during this event, auditions have already begun.

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General Information
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Club information
Club information be found at this link.
Information will be updated as it becomes available.

Teacher Tutoring Hours
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Calendar

October
23 - PTSA General Meeting (Morning Mixer) 8a in Library (including Yearbook Sales)
25 - Picture retakes for grades 9-11
26 - Oktoberfest/Talent Show at Townview See above
27 - College Apps Workshop for Seniors 9a-2p
30 - Yearbook Sales 8:30a-9:15a SEM Office
31 - Halloween! Spooktacular Candy Bar Before and After School and at Lunchtime
November
14 - SBDM Meeting 5p in Room 211
14 - SEM Board Meeting 6:30p in Room 211
16 - Staff Luncheon
19-23 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
27 - PTSA General Meeting (Morning Mixer) 8a in Library