Name the New Mascot

Monrovia has a new bulldog, and he needs a name. Write down your suggestion on a contest entry form in Miss O'Brien's room. The student who submits the winning name will be announced at the January 31 home basketball game and receive a Ward's gift certificate.

Poll Results

Fetch readers chose Elf as the most fundamental film in their Christmas movie collections. "The best time to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear."

Athletic Schedule - December 15-20

Christmas Movie Guide

Staff Reporter Rowan Gast-Bray

There are only a few days left of school, and everyone is excited for Christmas Break. However, there is a now an open span of time which used to be consumed by school and studies. Here at The Fetch, we believe a great way to fill large gaps in your free time is to go to the movie theater. There are many new releases that will surely tantalize your senses.

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies is due out next week. It is the third and final installment of the Hobbit series. There will be epic action and special effects guided by an interesting plot. This is sure to be a big blockbuster hit.

The Interview is a racy new comedy with an interesting concept. Two people have been given the chance to interview North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il. Seizing a golden opportunity, the CIA asks these two amateurs to assassinate him.

Unbroken is an endearing film of survival. WWII veteran and Olympian Louis Zamperini was stranded after his plane crashed over the Pacific and fought a heroic battle of endurance to make it home. This is inspired by true events.

Check out some other intriguing movies to watch over Christmas break.

Happy Holidays from The Fetch!

The Twelve Days of Finals Christmas Carol

Written by Rebekah Courtney and Jacki Knight
On the twelve days of finals my teachers gave to me

12 physics problems
11 days to study
10 math worksheets
9 panic attacks
8 hours of cramming
7 classes failing
6 thoughts of dropout
5 major papers
4 mental breakdowns
3 days of crying
2 sleepless nights
and a drop in my GPA

French 2 Celebrates Cuisine

 Staff Reporter Ethan Rupert

Mrs. Gast-Bray's French 2 class completed their Christmas project yesterday. The students prepared many snacks as well as desserts. Some of the highlights included a Buche de Noel, chocolate truffles and frozen fruit salad. There were other delicacies such as mousse, spaghetti, cookies and baguettes. All in all, it was a memorable cultural experience.

Morgan County Scholarship Fair

Senior Deana Fishel won a printer at this
year's Morgan County Scholarship Fair.

Each year, Morgan County high school seniors are invited to attend a scholarship fair at Mooresville High School. Scholarships range from small monetary amounts gifted by local organizations to full-ride opportunities such as the Lily Scholarship. All of the scholarships offered for Monrovia students can be found posted in our guidance office. Refreshments were provided, pizza and drinks, for students who explored the scholarship possibilities.

Hat & Mitten Drive

National Honor Society is sponsoring a hat and mitten drive through the end of this week. A donation box can be found in the high school front office.

Christmas Carols

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas. Listen to some our local songbirds sing their favorite holiday carols. Vote for your favorite song in this week's poll.

Poll Results

The Fetch is happy to report that no animals were harmed in the tallying of these results. It appears that most Fetch readers consumed no turkey over Thanksgiving break. This is just one more reason to invite Fetch readers to all of your holiday celebrations.

Buche de Noël

Out of many Christmas specialties, the French know how to make chocolate treats better than anyone else. Yes, the French are good at something. There is one confection in particular, the Buche de Noël, a French pastry intended to look like a log but filled with sugary cream. This is predicted to be the #1 Christmas indulgence this year. Check out the recipe and learn how to make your very own Buche de Noël.

School Board Agenda

AGENDA

MONROE-GREGG

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

ADMINISTRATION CENTER

December 8, 2014

Executive Session

6:00 p.m.

IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(9)For discussion of strategy with respect to any of the following:

(a)  Collective bargaining

(9)  To discuss a job performance evaluation of individual employees.

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Pledge

1.         Call to Order

2.         Consideration of Minutes

                        Executive Session - November 10, 2014

Regular Meeting  -  November 10, 2014  

                       

3.         Consideration of Claims

4.         Consideration of Personnel Recommendations    

5.         Public Comments on Agenda Items

6.         MIT Presentation by Mr. Dilley

7.         Consideration of Portable Classroom Bids

8.         Consideration for the Sale of Special Education Equipment

9.         Consideration of High School Handbook Change

10.        Other

11.        Adjournment     

           

Next Board Meeting will be held on January 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Monroe-Gregg Administration Center.