Students should check their tiftschools email DAILY!

Wed, 10/25 Unity Day: Lets team up against drugs & bullying.
Wear orange
Thurs, 10/26 America Day: I pledge to be drug free!
Fri, 10/27 Character Day: Say BOO to drugs! Students dress as
their favorite character.

Month of October - Food Drive After several storms and the

resulting destruction, the TCHS/DECA sponsored food drive
comes at an opportune time. We will be collecting non-
perishable food items again this year. Everyone is encouraged
to participate. Last year we collected 4210 items that were
delivered to Brother Charlies.

Save The Date!! Thurs, 10/26 Annual Title I Parent Meeting

with a twist! We invite and encourage you to attend the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting on Thursday, 10/26. After a
very brief information session, there will be stations set up
around the Commons to learn more about how your
student is engaging through technology by integrating the
Chromebook in class. There will also be assistance
available for any Infinite Campus issues and School
Nutrition information. Parents in attendance will be entered
in a drawing for prizes. We look forward to seeing you on
Thursday, Oct 26 @ 6:30.

Mon/Tues, 10/30-31 - GA Milestones Reading and Evidence-Based Writing Field

Test - On Monday and Tuesday, October 30-31, 2017, approximately 350 Tift
County High School seniors will participate in the Georgia Milestones Reading
and Evidence-Based Writing Field Test. The purpose of the field test is for the
state to evaluate the quality of the items on the test, not to evaluate student
performance. Students will not be impacted academically by their
performance on the test. Students will be tested during their English class or
during a course that is not associated with an End-of-Course Test. Students will
receive notification through their student email and also will be notified on
campus. Students are asked to treat this test just as they would a regular End-
of-Course Test. It will be an opportunity for them to practice in an online testing
environment on their new Chromebooks prior to their End-of-Course Exams at
the end of this semester.
 DEADLINE 10/31 US Senate Youth Program 56th Annual
Washington Week March 3-10, 2018 The US Senate Youth
Program (USSYP) is an intensive week-long educational
experience and scholarship sponsored by the US Senate for
outstanding high school students who are interested in
pursuing careers in public service. If you are a high school
junior or senior, already serving as an elected official in your student body or
other state or community organization, you may already be qualified to apply.
Visit www.ussenateyouth.org to learn more. Email
Courtney.devereaux@tiftschools for the application (it has to be typed)
Deadline is Tues, 10/31 at 5:00 p.m.

Every Friday in the month of October all students without ANY tardies for any
classes each week will be entered into a drawing for $100 gift card (sponsored
by PBIS) #dontbetardy Congratulations to Erin Gilleland winner for 10/20!

Charging stations for Chromebooks are set up in the Commons and in

the media center.

The PBIS/School Store is now open M-F, 7:15 4:00 in the Media Center

FREE SAT/ACT online prep course online test preparation; non-

credit course; completed outside of school day; sign up in TCHS
Guidance office

Fee waivers for SAT or ACT are available in the Guidance Office.

Please take a moment to complete the survey

using the link below. Its that time of year
againtime for the Georgia Parent Survey. The
Georgia Parent Survey is modeled after the student
survey and contains 24 questions. Parents may
complete the survey using their personal computer, smartphone or tablet. For parents
that do not have access to the Internet, you are welcome to complete the Georgia
Parent Survey at school. All parents are encouraged to participate in the Georgia
Parent Survey because the data will be used as part of the calculation of the School
Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly
to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. The Georgia Parent Survey is
also available in Spanish. Parents may select the Spanish version within the survey.
Results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not
be posted online. The Georgia Parent Survey link is posted below.
Georgia Parent Survey: http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents
10/20-30 6 Word Horror Story Contest submissions accepted 10/20
10/30 in the media center or email to Mrs. Coleman
(bcoleman@tiftschools.com) or Ms. Shealey
(lauraleigh.shealey@tiftschools.com). Prizes awarded to the Top 3. **Only
original work will be accepted.**

Tues, 10/24 Grad Bash Informational meeting for seniors in the

PAC during ELT

Tues, 10/24 Cap & Gown orders in the Commons during ALL 3
lunches AND from 4:30 6:30 p.m. in the Commons

Wed, 10/25 LATE registration deadline for 11/4 SAT

Wed, 10/25 PROBE College Fair @ TCHS 9:00 11:30 in Commons. For current
juniors and seniors. Pre-register at: gotocollegefairs.com Bring barcode to the
fair. TCHS CEEB code: 113 005. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend.

10/31 DEADLINE If you plan to take a MOWR class spring

semester, you must schedule an appointment with your guidance
counselor before 10/31 to take care of all documentation and
paperwork. If you are new to the program, your parent/guardian
MUST attend the meeting.

Fri, 11/3 ACT Registration deadline for 12/9 test date

Club News:

Shout out to Tift Co FFA!! We have 18 students attending the 90th

National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. The students left
Monday morning and will be there through Saturday. Northeast
Campus FFA was chosen as one of the Top 5 chapters in the nation and
will be competing on Wednesday morning for the Models of Excellence
National title. The students will give a 15 minute presentation over the
chapter's program of activities for the calendar year. The presentation is
judged based on how well the activities promote leadership in the individual FFA
member, the chapter as a whole, as well as the community. The students have been
preparing for months, so all positive vibes, prayers and good luck for these students
around 10am on Wednesday morning!
Along with experiencing the greatest gathering of FFA members in the country, we
have some fun activities planned as well. The students will tour the Indy 500, get to go
ice skating, and enjoy a Rascall Flatts concert. The students will also get to
experience the latest in Agriscience innovations during a DOW Agriscience Career
Tour. It's going to be a very busy and exciting week!
 Every Mon Mock Trial meet at jail courtroom at 6:30

Every Mon Chess Club RM 201; 3:15 4:00.

Every 1st & 3rd Mon Literati Reading Bowl team meeting; media center 3:15-4:00

Every Mon French Club meet after school in RM 216

Every Mon & Wed Upward Bound RM 310; 3:30 4:30

Every Tues FCA, 7:30 in ROTC RM 924/926 in the gym. You may enter
the gym through the side student parking lot doors nearest the ROTC
classroom. You do not have to be an athlete to join and the club is
FREE! Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there!

Every Tues Writing Club RM 115 @ 3:15; see Mr. Tanner for details

Every Tues Math Club RM 208; 3:20 4:00 Bring your chromebook!
Every Wed Math Club RM 208; 7:20 AM Bring your chromebook!

Every Wed Spanish Club RM 302; 3:15 3:45

Every Wed Debate Team meet in RM 112 (Ms. Keen).

Key Club applications are available in RM 104 (Mrs. Scott)

Tues, 11/14 - Optimist Geography Decathlon open to all students grades 9-12.
This event will be hosted at the Tifton-Tift County Public Library at 5:30.
Scholarships for winners: 1st place - $500; 2nd place - $250; 3rd place - $100.
Sponsored by the Tifton Optimist Club and the Tift County Foundation for
Educational Excellence. Register with Dr. Fandel by Tues, 11/7
sfandel@tiftschools.com

Sports News:

Girls Basketball Any female interested in trying out for the TCHS Girls Basketball
team should see Coach Conner in the gym or in RM 920 ASAP! Coach Conner
has paperwork and more information that you will need to submit prior to 10/30.
Tryouts start on 10/30. Contact Coach Conner, jconner@tiftschools.com, if you
have any questions.
 CONGRATULATIONS to the TCHS Blue Devil Football team on the
exciting come-from-behind-win over Colquitt!!

CONGRATULATIONS to the TCHS Cross Country Team as both the

Girls and Boys teams have qualified for State! The Girls also won
Region. Emily Golden was a runner up in both Area and Region!

CONGRATULATIONS to the TCHS Varsity Competition

Cheer squad as they were both 7A Champions & Grand
Champions this weekend.

Thurs, 10/26 Football (JV) Ware Co @ HOME; 4:30

Sat, 10/28 Competition Cheer Worth Co

Thurs, 11/16 - Its RAFFLE TIME! A Medium Big Green

Egg Grill with stand and other accessories will be one
lucky winners. Get your tickets from a swimmer or a
coach. $5 each OR 5 for $20. Drawing to be held on
Nov 16. Help Support your Tift Co Blue Devil Swim
Team!