Students should check their tiftschools email DAILY!

Month of October - Food Drive After several storms and the

resulting destruction, the TCHS/DECA sponsored food drives 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.

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.

Thurs, 10/19 Senior Cap & Gown assembly during ELT

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

Thurs-Sun, 10/19-22 TCHS Blue Devil Players present Youre a Good

Man, Charlie Brown. Presented in the Performing Arts Center at TCHS;
Thursday Saturday show times: 6:00; Sunday show time: 3:00. Tickets
are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children.
Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles Schultz, Youre a Good
Man, Charlie Brown is a fresh approach to the all-time 1967 classic.
Charlie Brown is joined by Sally Brown, Linus, Lucy, Schroeder, Snoopy
& Woodstock in the charming revue of vignettes and songs.
Cast/crew: Bryce Peugh, Maddie Malcom, Braeden Baldwin, Morgan
McLemore, Emily Dawson, Joseph Bueno, Abel Alexander, Liza Byrd, Logan Ray, Julia
Ryland, Annie Ho, Elijah Brooks, Dylan Coker, Walker Rott, Abby King & Caleb Rice.
Please contact Jake Alley with any questions: jake.alley@tiftschools.com
Please use the school entrance
off New River Church Rd for car
riders drop off/pick up

Student drivers continue to use

same entrance to student
parking lot.

Mon, 10/23 Hat Day: Hats off to being drug free!

Tues, 10/24 Tie Dye: Dont get tied down with drugs!
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.

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
 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

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.

10/14-22 - VSU application fee waived to apply online, go to

http://www.valdosta.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-now.php

*RESCHEDULED*Tues, 10/24 Underclassmen Make-up Picture Day

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.

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 will be entered
in a drawing for prizes and can earn additional entries for taking the GA Parent
Survey this night. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, Oct 26 @ 6:30.
Thurs, 10/26 Flu shots will be given at TCHS.

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

Fri, 11/10 Apply To College Day RM 308; 8:30 2:30. Sign up in the Guidance
Office. Students will need GAFutures login and password; a list of colleges there
you would like to apply; SS#; place of birth; drivers license; SAT/ACT scores;
completed essays saved electronically, if required.

Club News:

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.

Thurs, 10/19 JV Football Home against Lee Co 4:30

Fri, 10/20 Football (V) @ Colquitt; game time 7:30; tickets will be
sold Thursday & Friday at TCHS during all 3 lunches (11:35-1:40 ONLY); table will
be set up in the Commons. Tickets will also be available to students at ESMS &
NEC on Friday during lunch. Pre-sale tickets are $8; at the gate $10; babies in
arms are FREE everyone else needs a ticket

Sat, 10/21 Cross Country TCHS is hosting the 7A Area meet on

the beautiful campus of ABAC. Meet times: VG, 11:00; VB, 11:30;
JVG, 12:00; JVB, 12:45. This is the first time south GA has hosted this
type of XC meet. Come out and support these student athletes.
They would love to see you there and admission is FREE!

Sat, 10/21 Competition Cheer Middle and High

School @ Ware Co