ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026

AP SYMPOSIUM - On Monday, February 2, beginning at 6:30 PM in the Student Center, your peers in the AP Capstone Program will be hosting their annual Symposium. A variety of topics will be discussed, from the safety of parking lots to the impact of color palettes on children's TV shows to the relationship between personality, birth order, and leadership positions. Consider joining this evening of academic excellence and see what the AP Capstone program is all about!

SANP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Hi Seniors! Here’s an easy chance to earn service hours and help fund YOUR Senior All-Night Party! Sign up using the link below, and if you need your hours verified, just email us at palavecinocm@gmail.com or lisa@polarisrealesate.com. Seniors and Parents are welcome to volunteer, so please pass along to your parents as well! Use the linked sign-up genius to sign up for a volunteer shift. Let’s show our class spirit, step up, and make this the best senior celebration yet! Let’s go, Class of 2026! Sign up HERE

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Enjoy working with kids? And would you also enjoy a volunteer activity that involves running? San Juan Diego Academy is looking for volunteers to help coach the Total Trek Quest program this Spring at the school. TTQ is a program for 3rd to 5th grade boys that teaches them to make positive life choices through running, culminating in a competitive 5K at the end of the practices. Practices run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:40 to 5:10 p.m., beginning March 17 and ending on May 16. (There are no practices during Spring break.) All you would need to do is run with the boys and encourage them to keep moving toward their goal. Running times range from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. There will be trained coaches present who will be responsible for actually running practices. Coaches may be male or female, but must be at least 16 years old. If you are interested, or might have questions, please contact Tom Sarb at tpsarb@gmail.com; 616-340-7561. Thank you.

COUGAR GEAR - The Downtown Den is now open and available for your shopping needs! The Den will be open on the following dates:

• Tuesday February 10th from 5:30-8:00pm - Girls vs FHN
• Friday February 13th from 5:30-8:00pm - Varsity Boys & Girls vs FHC
• Tuesday February 17th from 5:30-8:00pm - Boys vs Grand Rapids Christian
• Monday February 23rd from 5:30-8:00pm - Girls vs Pewamo Westphalia

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - See the scholarships SPREADSHEET for available opportunities and information on how to apply.

BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST - A hot breakfast of the chef’s choice will be offered daily. All breakfast combos are served with fruit, juice, and milk

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH - Lunch Combos are served with an entree, fruit, veggie, and milk

• Friday, January 30 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar
• Monday, February 2 - Chicken & Waffle, Graham Snack, Celery, Applesauce
• Tuesday, February 3 - Beef Taco Bites, Refried Beans, Salsa Cup, Orange
• Wednesday, February 4 - Arroz con Pollo (Chicken & Rice), Melon Chunks
• Thursday, February 5 - Poppin Chicken Bowl (Chicken, Potato, Corn, & Gravy), Grapes
• Friday, February 6 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed by God when you begin to feel the pangs of resentment or envy. In those times may you open your own heart and see the utter uniqueness of your existence. May you see yourself as God sees you…beautifully and wonderfully made…in God's very image! May you see the eyes of God gazing back at you with eternal pride and ever unconditional love. May these be the eyes with which you gaze upon those around you. May the God Within be blessing for you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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