The Kewpie Gazette
Tradition-Integrity-Diversity-Excellence
Monday, December 4, 2023
"B" Day
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PTSA - December Meeting - Dec. 4 - 5:30pm
Please make plans to join PTSA for our December meeting on Monday, December 4, at 5:30PM in the Hickman Library.
Or join us online via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85776905015?pwd=5UXPraLrrXyEDNk9VbTf5CvLWoHrJ8.1
Meeting ID: 857 7690 5015
Passcode: 749565
Science Honor Society - Mon. Dec 4 - After School - Room 213
Attention Hickman Science Honor Society Members: Join us on Monday, December 4th for our next meeting in room 213 from 4:15p-5:15p. Dr. Neil Fox, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Missouri, will be joining us to share about career options in the field of meteorology.
Kewpie Poets Society - Tue. Dec 5 - After School - Room 231
Kewpie Poets Society meets the first Tuesdays and second Thursdays of the month in room 231. Our next meeting is Tuesday, December 5th at 4:15. We'll write, share, snack, and plan. Please join us!
GSA - Wed. Dec 6 - After School - Room 117
We will be meeting with the other high school GSAs to make plans for Pride Prom!
D-20 Gaming Club - Wed. Dec 6 - After School - Library
D20 Hickman's gaming club will meet Wednesday, December 6 from 4:15-5:30 in the library.
HOPE Club - Wed. Dec 6 - After School - Room 140
Come prep for upcoming events. If you are going to the food bank after our club meeting, make sure you get your permission form into Mrs. Hogan and Ms. McMahon!
Mac Scholars - ACT Prep Test - Thur. Dec 7 - 9:30am - Little Theatre
If you have a signed MAC Scholar Contract, there will be an ACT Prep Test on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 9:30am in the Little Theatre. Please contact Ms. Carter.
Please head out to Buffalo Wild Wings on Dec. 17th and support Hickman Baseball!
Sports Physical Information:
ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN A SPORT MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL ON RECORD BEFORE THEY START PRACTICE. CLICK THE BUTTON BELOW:
Save the Date for the 2024 Senior All-Night Party!
Follow us on social media to learn more about how you can support the event and register to attend. We look forward to celebrating with our seniors in May!
PROPOSE A PROM THEME
Any graduating Hickman student can propose a theme for prom!
We will accept all prom theme proposals until January 5th, 2024.
We will combine all themes and place them into a google survey for the senior class to view.
Seniors will have around 2 weeks in January to vote on a theme.
We will be begin purchasing theme decorations in February and March.
Get your Senior ads now! The deadline is Thursday, February 8!
Seniors can get free shipping on their yearbooks by using this code: SENIORSHIP!
The deadline for the senior shipping code is Friday, December 1!
Flat Screen TV Raffle
MAC Scholars raffle ticket fundraiser for HBCU Tour. One ticket $5 and 5 tickets $20.
Support our scholars on a great opportunity to explore college/university campuses.
See Ms. Carter in the West office to purchase!
KEWPIE AND KEWPIE FAMILIES:
Take the Pledge to End Distracted Driving and help our Kewpies stay safe.
Include Hickman High school as you take the pledge and help us win the AAA show down contest.
~ Hickman Culture Fest ~
Students, please participate and help us
celebrate the diversity of world cultures!
Scan the QR Code or click the button below
for more info and to sign up:
The 13th annual LAST KEWPIE STANDING event will be held on February 10, 2024, at Bur Oak Brewery.
Tickets are $60 for an individual ticket or 2 tickets for $110.
This event is for those 21 years and older.
Ticket price includes admission, dinner, silent & live auctions, as well as a chance to win $1,000, $2,000, or $3,000 in the reverse raffle!
The doors open at 5pm and the reverse raffle starts at 6pm. In order to participate in the reverse raffle, you MUST be inside the door by 6pm. You are more than welcome to come after 6pm; however, you will not be able to participate in the reverse raffle. After 6pm, you can participate in the silent and live auction, and other games throughout the event. If tickets are available after the reverse raffle starts, they can be purchased; however, participation in the raffle will not be allowed. We are looking forward to a fun evening of supporting over 600 scholar athletes at Hickman High School!
Purchase tickets at https://www.kewpieboosters.com.
Juniors and Seniors interested in the Early College program through MACC:
Skylark Bookshop is hosting Mindy McGinnis
Skylark Bookshop is hosting acclaimed author (and local school favorite) Mindy McGinnis, who will be speaking about her rich and varied literary career on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 pm. Mindy is the author of multiple novels that span many genres. From historical to fantasy, contemporary to gothic thriller, you can always count on Mindy’s books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. This is going to be a fascinating evening with a vastly accomplished and engaging speaker!
Donate to our Teacher Appreciation Gift Card Fund
Running out of time to do something special for your child’s teachers at the Holidays? PTSA has you covered!
You can make a donation to our Teacher Appreciation gift card fund using this link: https://bit.ly/DonateHHSPTSA
Just click on "Teacher Appreciation" on the drop down menu. Credit and debit cards and PayPal are all accepted, and you can also drop off checks made out to "HHS PTSA-Teacher Appreciation” at the North Office. All donations big and small go a long way toward saying thanks to teachers & staff for all they do!
Volunteers Needed! Barnes & Noble Fundraiser
Barnes & Noble will donate 10% of store and café sales on Saturday, December 9 to Hickman PTSA **IF** patrons mention our Hickman PTSA at checkout. To encourage more shoppers to mention us at the registers, we need volunteers to pass out vouchers at each store entrance. Sign up for a shift to greet shoppers and pass out vouchers to boost participation and earn even more for Hickman!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050945AEAE2AA4F85-46143373-barnes#/
And make plans to join our Annual Barnes & Noble Fundraiser Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy "celebrity readers," Santa Claus, and musical entertainment throughout the day! Present our voucher at time of purchase--in-person or online--to support Hickman High School PTSA. Thank you!
PTSA needs your help in concessions!
Please help support our Boys & Girls Basketball teams while we work together to raise money to fund student and teacher projects around Hickman! Volunteering in Concessions is a great way to meet other parents and students, as well as earn volunteer time while having fun. Sign up for a shift! bit.ly/KewpieWinterConcessions
National PTA Reflections Program
Show off your creativity through the National PTA Reflections Program. This year’s theme is “I Am Hopeful Because…”
Submit your completed works of art expressing why you’re hopeful in one or all of the available arts categories including dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.
For more information on entry requirements as well as the entry form, please visit https://mopta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-2024-Student-Entry-Fillable-Form.pdf
Complete the 3rd page and include it with your entry (the top portion will be completed by PTSA). Entries are due by December 4th. Please send your questions and/or submit your entries to HHSReflections1927@gmail.com.