Purple Haze
Eternal Saturday
By Amy Kimmel

January 21, 2016

Well we are officially halfway through the school year! Thursday marked the beginning of the third marking period. Of course it was a bit late after our two days off school and a two-hour delay to top it off! I enjoyed my "eternal Saturday," having been completely snowed in for almost all of the four days off school. Everyone agreed Wednesday morning at school that the roads themselves were fine, but snowbanks made for very narrow passes and blind corners.

Students have been scrambling to get in their make-up work and anxious to see their final grades. Good news for kids that are right on the edge of getting their final tardy before detention (me) - with the new semester comes a clean slate!

In case you're wondering about midterms; Northern doesn't have them anymore (for the most part). All classes have done away with midterms, other than languages. Everything we've learned thus far in the year during Spanish/French culminated in two days of testing last week.

In a sure sign that graduation is nearing, the seniors were herded into the cafeteria for a very brief meeting about ordering caps and gowns. Packets and order forms were handed out as students were reminded to tell their parents about the deadlines to order. So if you are the parent of a senior and haven't heard anything about this, this is your reminder to ask! Some students are choosing to wear the same cap and gowns as their siblings, from previous years, but they will still need to order a "2016" tassel.  June will be here before we know it!

Enjoy your week and take advantage of the snow! Go sledding (Messiah is a very popular spot)! My Spanish teacher, Senora Peitropola, informed us that it is completely socially acceptable to wear a helmet and let us know that her kids will definitely be among those trying it out.