Congratulations to Brionna Sommers for making the 2009 All State Chorus!  She is a three year All Stater which is another great honor.  She will be traveling down to Ames for the All State Festival held at ISU, November 19-21.  The 2009 Festival will celebrate the 63rd anniversary of this prestigious event.   Participants rehearse in Ames on Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21 and the concert will be presented to the public at 7:30 P.M. in Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State University, Ames, on Saturday evening, November 21, 7:00 PM and additional re-broadcast times.   Tickets are $15 each and all seats are reserved.  (IHSMA website for information on tickets)

Due to the recent issues with flu outbreaks in Iowa, Central Springs is encouraging some simple illness prevention strategies for the upcoming school year.  All of the following recommendations are from the Iowa Department of Public Health.  You can view their website at www.idph.state.ia.us.

All students and staff are encouraged to:
**Wash their hands frequently with soap and warm water or alcohol based hand sanitizer.  Hand sanitizer will be available in every classroom.
**Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze then throw the tissue in the trash after use.
**Avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose
**Stay home if you get sick

Signs and symptoms of the flu are fever over 100 F, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, chills and fatigue.

On Monday, November 2, and Thursday, November 5, from 3:30-7:30 PM, the Central Springs High School will conduct Parent-Teacher Conferences.  With the simple act of attending these conferences, parents can send an important message to their children: Education is important!  It is a proven fact that when parents are involved in their children’s education, students achieve more.  The Central Springs’ administrative team and faculty have a goal of 100% participation for next week’s parent-teacher conferences.  It is also our desire that everyone do their part to make the conferences as productive as possible.