What's Happening at Sparkman HS/S9

January is Board of Education Appreciation Month

Thank you to Mr. Dave Weis, District 4

and

Ms. Shere Rucker, District 5

for all you do for the Sparkman Family!

Thank you also to Ms. Bates, Ms. Stowe, and Mr. Curry!

Monday, January 30

• Happy Monday!

Tuesday, January 31

• SHS First Priority - 8 AM Room 411
• Sparkman Basketball vs Hazel Green
  
• College & Career Summit 6-8 PM, Cafeteria
• Seniors: Herff Jones on campus to accept payments for cap & gown ($70), during lunch in cafeteria
• ASVAB Celebration Dinner 4 PM, Library

Wednesday, February 1

• JROTC Awards Program, 9 AM- 11:30 AM, Gym 2
  

Thursday, February 2

• SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
• NHS Membership Meeting 11 AM-11:30 AM cafeteria

Friday, February 3

• Wrestling V at Buckhorn
• Sparkman Basketball at Huntsville High

Saturday, February 4

• Sparkman Soccer Jamboree VB, JVB, FB

Herff Jones will be at SHS on January 31 to accept payments for cap and gowns. The cost is $70.

Cap and gown photos will be made on campus, Saturday, February 11 from 9 AM -1 PM. There will be a $20 session fee. See Mrs. Coggins or the SHS Facebook page for more information.

February

• February 6- Progress Reports
  
• February 6- FINAL DAY to order a YEARBOOK!
• February 6- Robotics Team - Chipotle Night, 5-9 PM
• February 6- Takedown Club Meeting 6 PM S9 Auditorium
• February 7- ACT WorkKeys
• February 7- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
• February 7- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30 PM SHS Cafeteria
  
• February 7- Free Health and Wellness Seminar 6 PM S9 Cafeteria
• February 8 - Girls Basketball Area Tournament
• February 9- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
• February 9 - Boys Basketball Area Tournament
• February 9 - Sparkman Tennis at Decatur
• February 9- Soccer Booster Meeting 5 PM SHS Cafeteria
• February 10-11- Sparkman Wrestling at Super Sectionals
• February 10 - Girls Basketball Area Tournament
• February 11 - Boys Basketball Area Tournament
• February 11- ACT
• February 11- V Baseball vs Hazel Green/Madison Academy @ James Clemens
• February 11- Senior Cap & Gown Photos 9 AM - 1 PM, Gym 1, $20 fee
• February 13- Sparkman Soccer vs JPII @ SHS; VB 5 PM, VG 7 PM
• February 13- Tennis VG vs Buckhorn
• February 14- Tennis VB vs Buckhorn
• February 14- Boys Soccer JVB/VB at Huntsville High
• February 14- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
• February 14- NHS Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
• February 15- Sparkman Tennis at Austin
• February 15- V Baseball vs TBD @ Hartselle
• February 16- Tennis VG vs Whitesburg
• February 16- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
• February 16,17,18- Sparkman Wrestling State Tournament @ VBC
• February 16- Soccer FB vs Cullman @ SHS; 5 PM
• February 17-18- Soccer VG at Southern Shootout, Mobile, AL
  
• February 17-18- Soccer VB at Lakeshore Shootout, Birmingham, AL
• February 20- Presidents Day (No School)
  
• February 20- JV Baseball vs Cullman @ SHS
• February 20- FR Baseball vs TBD @ Grissom
• February 21 Sparkman Softball JV/V vs Hoover @ SHS
• February 21- Boys Soccer JVB/VB at Grissom
• February 21- Girls Soccer JVG/VG vs Randolph @ SHS
• February 21- ACT WorkKeys Make-up
• February 22- Tennis VB at Bob Jones
• February 22- JV Baseball vs Grissom @ SHS
• February 22- FR Baseball vs TBD @ Grissom
• February 23- Tennis VB vs Westminster
• February 23- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
• February 23- Black History Expo 5:30-8:30 PM, Cafeteria & Library
• February 23- Boys Soccer JVB/VB vs Florence @ SHS
• February 24- Sparkman Tennis at Gadsden
• February 24- V Baseball vs Cullman @ SHS
• February 24- FR Baseball vs TBD @ Grissom
• February 24-25 Softball V at Hillcrest Tournament
• February 24-25 Softball JV vs Hazel Green @ HSV Sportsplex
• February 25- V Baseball vs Thompson/Vestavia @ SHS
• February 24-26- Soccer Freshman Boys at Lakeshore Shootout, Birmingham, AL
• February 27- Tennis VB vs Hazel Green
• February 27- Boys Soccer JVB/VB vs Athens @SHS
• February 28- Tennis VG at Hazel Green
• February 28- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
• February 28- Softball JV/V vs Ardmore @ SHS
• February 28- Girls Soccer at Buckhorn VG 5:00 PM

March

• March 2- SHS SGA Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
• March 3- Deadline to register(without late fees) for April 8 ACT
• March 5- Competition Cheer Banquet
• March 7- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
• March 7- NHS Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
• March 7- JROTC Booster Meeting 6:30 Pm
• March 8- NHS Meeting 8 AM or 3:30 PM
• March 13-17- SPRING BREAK
• March 21- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
• March 23- Report Cards
• March 28- SHS First Priority 8 AM Room 411
• March 30- SHS SGA- 8 AM or 3:30 PM

Some lunch menu items are consistent throughout the MCSS while others are unique to individual schools. Sparkman 9 may have different offerings than SHS or other schools.

Support Sparkman Robotics on February 6 between 5-9 PM! Dine at Chipotle!

Show this flyer (hard copy or on phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are supporting Sparkman Robotics' fundraiser! If you don’t tell the cashier, SIR won’t get credit for the sale. If you plan to order online, you must use the pay in-store option and tell the cashier about the fundraiser.

Andrew Walker, Physical Therapist

President and Owner- PhysioWorks, Sports and Wellness, Inc.

Andrew Walker has been a physical therapist for 14 years. He has practiced in both the UK and USA, and worked with athletes of all levels from high school and collegiate to professionals. Andrew had become increasingly concerned about a growing trend of youth sports injuries and that very little was being done to address it. He saw that there was little education being offered on this topic and there were no athletic focused physical therapy clinics in the area. In response, he opened PhysioWorks, Sports and Wellness, Inc. two years ago and became an affiliate of the nation Stop Sports Injuries Campaign. PhysioWorks goal is to help reduce the injury risk, improve performance, and better rehabilitate local athletes. To help achieve this goal they have become the only clinic in North Alabama to offer video biomechanical analysis for running and jumping. They have also partnered with former athletes, sports physicians, and other health professionals to bring education to the local community. Below are two video stories of athletes who have been successful using video analysis, and a video of Andrew interviewing former Sparkman and pro basketball player, G.W. Boon, at an injury prevention seminar PhysioWorks organized:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1ZIC9mh0GU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyDdPruWcjY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BtqUCWoaU8&t=28s

Anna Key, RD, LD

Registered Dietician- The Wellness Center

Anna Key attended Samford University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2005. She has been employed at Huntsville Hospital’s Wellness Center since 2006 where she performs individual nutrition counseling for weight loss, diabetes, cardiac rehab, eating disorders, sports nutrition, intestinal disorders, and gastric bypass. She is also an instructor for weight loss classes held at the Wellness Center and appears on ABC, CBS and NBC affiliate channels. Follow this link to Anna’s blog post on sports nutrition: http://physioworkshsv.com/sports-nutrition-the-winning-edge/

Interested students can see Mrs. Jamel Thomas, counselor at Sparkman 9, for contest rules, entry form or more information.

S9 - Room 162

• Tuesdays- Math 7:50 AM- 8:20 AM and 3:20- 3:50 PM
  
• Thursdays- English 7:50 AM- 8:20 AM and 3:20 - 3:50 PM

S9 Computer Lab 133 is open for student usage each morning 7:50- 8:13 AM. See Mrs. Thomas for more information.

Sparkman Spirit Store at this link!

Next Meeting: Thursday, February 2 - 8 AM or 3:30 PM

Remember to bring blankets & winter items for your monthly donations.

Chemistry club is having open enrollment for members.

See Mrs. Hodge.

See new announcements on club board.

Sparkman Service Organization is selling black history t-shirts. If you are interested in purchasing one, see Mrs. Maxtion or a club member.

The environmental club is still selling Piper and Leaf tea. If you are interested in buying, see Mrs. Maxtion or a club member.

Junior Civitans are selling carnations & chocolates during lunch.

Carnations $2

Chocolates $1

All proceeds will go to AGAPE of North Alabama, an organization that helps find homes for orphans & foster children.

The lit mag is currently accepting submissions for the 2017 Silhouette. Email original poems, stories, photography, and artwork to sparkmansilhouette@gmail.com or see Mrs. Quaife.

Writers, designers, photographers, artists, bloggers--want to join a nationally recognized publication staff? Starting Friday, Jan. 20, applications for newspaper and yearbook will be available in room 127 and the guidance office. Come have fun with us next year!

2016-2017 SHS Year Book, THE SENATOR, is on sale now!

Order your 2017 THE SENATOR now online at myschoolfees.com The cost is $80.

Yearbook purchase deadline extended to February 6. Purchase online or from Mrs. Coggins in Room 127.

For the 8th year in a row, Sparkman Photography students have had artwork place for awards in the State Superintendents' Art Exhibit!! Way to go Senators!!

Claire Elliott- "Sparks in the Sky" -

Honorable Mention (9-12th gr.)

Emily Collins - "Under My Skin" -

3rd place (11th-12th gr.)

Lydia Dauser - "Bikini Body" -

Honorable Mention (11-12th gr.)

Erica Troy - "Illusion" - 1st place (11th-12th gr.)

Both Varsity Boys and Girls won Area in regular season and will now host the Area Tournament! Way to go Senators!!

Top ranked Senators ready for another run at State:

http://www.themadisonrecord.com/2017/01/26/top-ranked-sparkman-ready-for-another-run-to-state/

16 overall individual medalist at the Columbia Clash! Including Andrew Gomez, DJ Adams, and Koby Draper all taking 1st place in their division! Speaks, Nunn, Campbell, Ellison, Evans, Rose, and Armstrong all came in 2nd in their divisions! Had 4 in 3rd, and 2 in 4th

2017 D1 High School All-State Audition Results- Sparkman HS qualifiers.

Alabama All-State Band is April 6-8, 2017 in Montgomery, Alabama at the Renaissance Montgomery Convention Center.

Piccolo

1. Aaron N. – Sparkman HS

Flute

Blue Band

1. Chelsea O. – Sparkman HS

Clarinet

Red Band-

3. Dori Mc. – Sparkman HS

Blue Band-

3. Jamie D. – Sparkman HS

Alternate

1. William K. – Sparkman HS
2. Sarah K. – Sparkman HS

Bass Clarinet

2. Sarah N. – Sparkman HS

Alternate – Jay Z. – Sparkman HS

Contra Bass Clarinet

1. Dancy C. – Sparkman HS

Tenor Saxophone

2. David L. – Sparkman HS

Trumpet

Red Band-

2. Raleigh P. – Sparkman HS

French Horn

White Band-

1. Emma Mc. – Sparkman HS

Blue Band-

Alternate – Hannah M. – Sparkman HS

Trombone

Blue Band-
2. Isaiah V. – Sparkman HS

Euphonium

White Band-

1. Daniel P. – Sparkman HS

Blue Band

1. Caleb M. – Sparkman HS

Alternate – Avery D. – Sparkman HS

Tuba

White Band-

1. Bryan H. – Sparkman HS

Congratulations to Sparkman JROTC- Overall winner of the 2017 Alabama State Drill Championship! WAY TO GO SENATORS!

On February 11, Sparkman's Varsity and Junior Varsity cheer teams will head down to Orlando, Florida to compete in 2017 Cheer Nationals. Varsity has been National Champions two years in a row. Go Senators!

https://d3jc3ahdjad7x7.cloudfront.net/MzgxSyRv9GylSlzrd1B1EqzwvRKjke5tjiG0j13kvGX84P7E.pdf

School Forms

Printable Membership Form at this link ----->> 2016 Sparkman PTO Membership Form

You may also join online at My School Fees on the SHS Website

Your pocket change has never been so powerful!

Round your utility bill up to the next highest dollar, and that amount will go directly to local schools. The maximum contribution per year is only $12! Funds go directly to The Schools Foundation, which supports public education in Huntsville, Madison County and the City of Madison.
Sign up at this link: https://www.hsvutil.org/huntsville-utilities-community-center/sign-up-to-round-up/

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Volume 2016-17, Issue 24: January 23-28, 2017

Volume 2016-17, Issue 23: January 16-21, 2017

Volume 2016-17, Issue 22: January 4-14, 2017

Volume 2016-17, Issue 21: December 12-31, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 20: December 5-10, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 19: Nov. 28 - Dec. 3, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 18: November 14-26, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 17: November 7-12, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 16: October 31-Nov.5, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 15: October 24-29, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 14: October 17-22, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 13: October 10-15, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 12: September 25- Oct 10, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 11: September 19-24, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 10: September 12-17, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 9: September 5-10, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 8: August 29- September 3, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 7: August 22-27, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 6: August 15-20, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 5: August 8-13, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 4: August 1-14, 2016

Volume 2016-17, Issue 3: Back to School Newsletter

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