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Spelling Bee: The English Department would like to congratulate the following students for their outstanding performance in the SV School Wide Spelling Bee last week. The Champion Speller (who will advance to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March) is Chadwick Maybin. 1st Runner Up is Janice Johnson, and 2nd Runner Up is Andrew Zah. Congratulations Spellers!

Photo Day: Club photo day is this Friday January 31st! You need to pick up a pass ahead of time from room 103 in order to be released from class! Schedules for club photo day will be posted around campus.

Talent Show: Tryouts for the Sierra Vista Talent Show will be on Wednesday, February 5, from 2:10 – 4:00 in the MPR. Please sign up for tryouts in room 621 ahead of time. Selected contestants must attend practice on February 10, February 12, and February 19. The Talent Show will be on Thursday, February 20, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM

The first place winner will receive a $100 Amazon Spending Spree, the second place winner will receive a $50 Amazon Spending Spree, the third place winner will receive a $25 Amazon Spending Spree and the Audience Choice Award winner will receive a $25 Amazon Spending Spree.

Football Toss Friday at Brunch: In the spirit of the Super Bowl and Jersey Spirit day, come to the quad on Friday, January 31st, at brunch, to participate in the football toss and get a piece of candy!

Egg Race Friday at Lunch: Come to the Outdoor Stage at lunch this Friday to participate in an egg race with your friends! The winner gets candy.

7th Grade Slogan Challenge: If you are a 7th grader come to 621 and sign up for the 7th grade slogan challenge we will say a company’s slogan and whichever of the two teams to guess it first will get a candy. Hope to see you there!!

Spirit Week: Hello Plainsmen this week is spirit week. Today is Tie Dye themed, and Tomorrow is Jersey day in the spirit of the superbowl. Wearing anything having to do with each spirit day will help your team get spirit points and you will receive candy during your C and D period classes. The team with the most students wearing black on Wednesday earn spirit points!

Whimbys Donations: Whimbys is a thrift store in the shopping center located next to TJ Maxx. Next time you’re cleaning out your closet, think of Whimbys. They will take any gently used items or clothing donations and if you say “Credit to SV school” they will give a percentage of money back to SV for your donation. Thank you for your support to SV.

Clubs and Activities: Today in Clubs and Activities is the Videomaker club in room 501 and the Board Game Club in Room 1002.