FCCLA meeting will be held Dec. 10th at 4:30 in B4 – 132.  All people planning to attend the FCCLA convention please tell your FCS teacher.

Panther Readers meeting!
When: 7:33 am. December 9
Where: Library AV Center
Why: discuss Sweethearts and go over organizational details.

The choir department is featuring our Jazz ensembles, Sound Invention and TrebleMakers, this weekend, December 5th and 6th at 7:30.  Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults.  We will feature some traditional jazz tunes, pop, and a handful of holiday selections.  So come on out this weekend and support your jazz singers in "Ear Candy."

FCCLA meeting will be held Dec. 10th at 4:30 in B4 – 132.  Committee assignments and convention details 

COME FIND OUT WHO WILL BE CROWNED MR. PLANO EAST 2008!!!!! Candidates will be competing in beach wear, talent, and formal wear. There will also be drawings for prizes that include gift certificates to local restaurants, tickets to Dallas Maverick and Dallas Stars games, 2 tickets to Prom, and many others!!!  The show is Thursday, December 11th @ 7:00 PM in the Plano East auditorium.  Tickets are $5 at the door.

NHS:  The next meeting is Thursday, December 4 in the cafeteria.  Check in is 4:25 to 4:45, with the meeting starting at 4:45.  Final due date for PVC’s is December 10.

Student Artists Wanted:  The yearbook is currently looking for student artists who might be interested in submitting original cartoons for the yearbook.  The theme of this year's yearbook is Plano East Super Heroes, so we are looking for cartoons that are based upon some sort of hero theme.  If you would like to submit your work for consideration in the yearbook, please bring your cartoons to Mrs. Cole in B1-243 by Dec. 10.

Environmental Club Fundraiser
American Apparel t-shirts $14
On sale this week W-F before and after school in the cafe breezeway.

DECA REMINDERS:
DECA meeting for Civic and Competition is on Thursday, December 4th at 4:30 pm in B4-132

NAHS will hold a big craft-making meeting on Thurs. 12-4 to allow us to fundraise for charity after school.  We need you!!!!  Make art for our money. The party will happen on 12-11 and include: fun, food, a white snowflake (elephant) gift exchange, and maybe celebrity appearances by alum.

As the winter sports begin, we want to encourage all students to come to the games and cheer for the teams.  Remember, you represent your school with your actions.
Expectations for all events, on or off campus, are as follows:
•Show respect during the National Anthem by singing along or remaining quiet. 
•Cheer for your team not against the opponent.  No Booing, or name calling.
•No noisemakers of any kind are allowed at inside events. (UIL Rule)
•Follow Directions of school officials and police officers.
•Cheer loud and have fun.
Additionally, the Student Code of Conduct will be enforced. Failure to comply will result in removal from the facility, possible restriction from future events, and possible disciplinary action. Administrators will be on duty at all games.

Advanced Placement Exams Teachers of Advanced Placement Economics, Government and Psychology will be collecting exam fees from first semester students from December 1-12.  The College Board fee for each exam is $86.  In the past, the state of Texas has funded $30.  Notification of this year’s funding will not be received until February.  Assuming this funding will be received, the cost of each exam will be $56 and can be paid in full (preferred) or a minimum deposit of $15.00 (balance due in March) with either cash or a check.  Payment with cash must be exact (amounts over the minimum will be applied to the balance).  Checks must include a preprinted name, address, and phone number and be made payable to Plano ISD. The student’s name and ID # should be written in the memo area.

Please note that if the funding does not occur, the student will be responsible for the balance.

Student Congress Members:  We will have our December meeting on Tuesday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.  It will be our annual holiday party, and there will be information on upcoming community service projects.  Remember to bring your $15 dues.  We will have t-shirts, and if you have paid your dues, you will receive yours.  We will have our Congress picture taken on Wednesday at 2:25 in the gym.  See you there on Tuesday and Wednesday!