ATTENDANCE COUNTS

We, at Good Hope Middle School, believe that being in school each day is the first step to a successful education. During the third six weeks, students were encouraged to attend school every day. The name of each child who achieved this goal was placed in a drawing for one of three CD players. The winners for the third six weeks were:
6th Grade - Eric Whitehead
7th Grade - Chris Autin
8th Grade - Ellen Nugent
Beginning Monday, January 12th, a new six weeks begins. Please encourage your child to attend school every day!


Congratulations to all our participants in the GHMS Geography Bee. We started with over 200 students who took the qualifying test and the Top 30 competed yesterday in the finals. We want to congratulate our winners:
1st place - Lacy Brooks
2nd place - Jordan Ellis
3rd place - Quentin Henry

Congratulations to the Colonels and Lady Colonels on their victories over Mangham yesterday!
7th grade girls score was 34 to 8 and 8th grade girls score was 21 to 29! Way to go Lady Colonels!

Girls play tonight at 4:00 and 6:00 in the finals of the Woodlawn Tournament. GOOD LUCK!!!!

Monday is the last day to audition for the Talent Show. Come by the Choir Room to sign up for a time. Auditions will be from 3:00 to 5:00. The Talent Show will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22.

STUDENTS - DON'T FORGET THAT WE ARE GIVING AWAY 2 CD PLAYERS FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE THIS SIX WEEKS. THIS WILL BE DONE ON FRIDAY!

There will be no 4-H club meeting after school this month. Mrs. Hogg will let you know when the newsletters arrive.

Reminder - The National Geography Bee will be tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 8th. The "Top 30" participants will be called to the cafeteria after announcements. Remember parents are welcome to attend.

Softball practice this afternoon. Go to Ms. Dillingham's room after school. Make sure you have someone to pick you up at 4:15.

Geography Bee this Thursday, Jan 8th at 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. Your parents are welcome to attend.

The Good Hope talent show auditions will be held this Thursday, Jan. 8 and next Monday, Jan. 12 from 3-5 in the choir room. This is your last chance to sign up for a time. Come by the choir room today if you plan to audition. The talent show will be held Thursday, Jan. 22.

DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL TOMORROW (FRIDAY DEC. 19)UNLESS YOU HAVE A MAKEUP TEST!!!!!!

FROM THE CAFETERIA
WE WILL SERVE BREAKFAST FRIDAY DEC. 19TH. WE WILL NOT BE SERVING LUNCH.
JANUARY 5TH WHEN WE COME BACK FROM THE HOLIDAYS WILL BE A HALF DAY AND WE WILL ONLY BE SERVING BRUNCH.

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAY!!!!!

REMEMBER - JANUARY 5TH, THE DAY WE COME BACK FROM THE HOLIDAYS IS A HALF DAY.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
SEE YOU IN 2004!

All Softball and Soccer players need to pick up fundraiser items in Mrs. Dillingham's room. Also, softball players must turn in their $50.00 and uniform sizes by Friday.

Talent show auditions have been postponed until after the Christmas holidays.

The Good Hope Bands will present their Christmas Concert tonight at West Monroe High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm. All students and teachers are invited.

DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL FRIDAY UNLESS YOU HAVE A MAKEUP TEST.

Thank you to all the homerooms who adopted a family and to everyone who helped to make the Adopt-A-Family Party a success!!! Mrs. Moody

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade girls on their victory over Richwood. Keep up the good work.

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade boys on their victory over Richwood. Go Colonels!!!

Today Dec. 16th is Good Hope Middle School Night at CiCi's Pizza. Students, parents, faculty, staff and their families are invited to come to CiCi's Pizza to help earn a 10% cash rebate on all Good Hope receipts. (Don't forget to mention Good Hope at our register!) Please note: The CiCi's flyer says Tuesday Dec. 15th but it is today.

GO COLONELS!!!! BEAT RICHWOOD!!!!!

Pep Squad - Reminder "Red Team" will cheer tonight at the basketball game. 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The 2004 National Geography Bee "Top 30" for Good Hope Middle School.
6th Grade
Eric Whitehead
Chris Olvey
Hannah Blakeney
Aly Moncrief
Lacy Brooks
Alternate - Jake Cato
7th Grade
Courtney Cousans
Michelle Miller
Tyler Gilmore
David Tuttle
Rosa Rivas
Kaleb Eppinette
Justin Allen
Jordan Ellis
Kaitlyn Mitchell
J.T. Patterson
Alternate - Holly Hendrix

8th Grade
Ethan Burke
Richard Duke
Marc Jordan
Todd Furlow
Cara Stevenson
Jason Purvis
Ryan Powell
Jacob Williams
David Griggs
Thomas Pipes
Quentin Henry
Michael Carlew
Mario Wiley
Kent Thomas
Jake Bearden
Alternates - Isaih Wiley & Chelsea LeBrun

Congratulations to Ethan Burke who was selected 2003-2004 Good Hope Middle School Student of the Year.

No 7th & 8th grade basketball practice today.

To All Homerooms:

Adopt- A - Family is Monday - Make sure you have your gifts ready.

Vision and Hearing screening will be held in the library tomorrow for all 7th grade students. Students will be screened during their PE classes. Students, bring your glasses or wear your contacts.

The Good Hope Middle School and West Ridge Middle School string orchestra will present a Christmas concert Thursday, Dec. 11 in the Good Hope Middle School Cafeteria at 7:00 pm. Mr. John Jowers is the director.