Peek at the Week 10/14-10/18

Marissa Werner

Take a quick look at what is going on at North Penn this week!

North Penn welcome in another chilly week as we inch closer to playoff season for sports and the kick off of many clubs. Here is what is going on at North Penn this week:

Sports: Upcoming

  • Monday 14th
    • (H)Girls Varsity Volleyball will play Pennridge at 7:00pm
  • Tuesday 15th
    • (A)Boys Cross Country will have a meet at Lehigh University
    • (H)Boys Varsity Soccer will play Central Bucks South at 3:45pm
    • (H)Girls Varsity Field Hockey will play Pennridge at 7:00pm
      • Senior Night
  • Wednesday 16th
    • (H)Girls Varsity Field Hockey will play Plymouth Whitemarsh at 3:45pm
    • (H)Girls Varsity Volleyball will play Cheltenham at 7:00pm
  • Thursday 17th
    • (H)Girls Varsity Soccer will play Pennridge at 7:00pm
    • (A)Girls Varsity Volleyball will play Quakertown at 7:00pm
  • Friday 18th
    • (A)CoED Cross Country will have a meet at Lehigh University

Activities:

  • Monday 14th
    • Girls’ Basketball team will be holding an open gym 4:30-6:30. Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome.
  • Tuesday 15th
    • The next REACT meeting will be in Cookie Corner during Knight Time. See Mrs. Byrnes or Mr. Jermain for a pass.
    • Boys’ Basketball will be holding an open gym 3:30-5:00. The open gym is offered to any 9th-12th graders looking to try out for the team.
  • Wednesday 16th
    • Girls’ Basketball team will be holding an open gym 4:30-6:30. Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome.
    • There will be a JROTC Parent’s meeting will be held at 7:00pm
  • Thursday 17th
    • Those attending the January Mt. Tremblant Ski Club trip will have a meeting in A33 at 6:30pm. The first payment of $260 is due at this time.
    • The Future Health Professionals Club will hold their first informational meeting in E014 at 2:30pm. Make sure you are there to learn about all the different opportunities that come with this club. 
    • Boys’ Basketball will be holding an open gym 3:30-5:00. The open gym is offered to any 9th-12th graders looking to try out for the team.

Announcements:

  • PSAT for Sophomores will be held on Wednesday, October 16th. Please be in your testing location by 7:21am. The location was sent to you via email, but if you are unsure speak in your Knighttime teacher or Dr. Rattigan. Please bring a calculator and pencil.
  • Juniors who registered for the PSAT on October 16th must complete Pre-Administration on Monday, October 14th in A033 during your lunch. If you do not have a lunch go to D103 for a pass. The location was sent to you via email, but if you are unsure speak in your Knighttime teacher or Dr. Rattigan. Please bring a calculator and pencil. 
  • The North Penn Key Club and Mr. Reichwein will be collecting Play-Doh for St. Christopher’s Hospital. Anyone can donate and the box it outside Mrs. Law’s office.
  • Class ring orders will be accepted and measurements will be taken on Thursday from 5:00-8:00pm in the Main Lobby, as well as on Friday, October 18th during all lunches. Mr. Ferraro will be there to answer questions and assist you with your orders. All class rings ordered on these days will be delivered before winter break. Any junior or senior who would like to order a class ring can pick up paper materials in the main office.
  • It is now mandatory to register your attendance for a college visit to NPHS in Naviance at least a day prior to the visit. Emailing is not a notification. Check the What’s New section of your Naviance Home Page for upcoming schools and registration tab. If you have not registered through Naviance you cannot attend the college visit.
  • The next Ski Club meeting for those attending the January Mt Tremblant trip is October 17th in A33 at 630PM. Your first payment of $260 is due at this meeting. If your payment isn’t received you will be moved to the waiting list and someone who is on the waiting list with all required documentation will be moved into your spot. If you are unable to attend the meeting you may bring your payment to school on Tuesday. Please bring your payment to the Kpod reception office. This will be the last day (October 17th) to make any changes, or cancellations for this trip. If you have any questions or concerns please ask Mrs. Rebecca via email or phone. Final payment of $180 for MT – with both copies of your valid (+3 months) passports for yourself and a parent or guardian is due November 18th. First payment of $272.50 is also due for Sunday River on November 18th.Final payment for SR of $172.50 on December 17th. Also make sure you have noted your roommate situation for both trips.