Misc. News -- Feb. 8, 2004 -- Collinsville, OK -- www.cvilleok.com

Collinsville Special Olympics
Candy Sales
At Wilson, Herald, Middle School & Pre-K
through March 7th to raise funds to send Collinsville athletes to the state games at Stillwater in May.
Donations also accepted. Make checks payable to "Collinsville Special Olympics" and mail to
Dawn Dipley (Wilson Elementary Special Education),
402 N. 17th St., Collinsville, OK 74021

Wilson Safety Patrol photographed Feb. 6th, 2004.
(L-R) Heather Schaffner, Michael Hicks, Chase Spencer, Kelsey Bunch & Taylor Bell

From Wilson Elementary Newsletter:
Feb. 10 * Progress Reports
Feb. 12 * 5:30pm Parent Meet
-- (Overview of Accelerated Math Program)
Feb. 12 * 6:30pm PTO Meet at Wilson
-- (Superintent Herald will discuss Feb. 24 bond election)
Feb. 16 * Parent Conferences (No School for students)
Feb. 24 * School Bond Issue / Board Vote
Feb. 27 * 9:15am Student of the Month Assembly
Feb. 27 * Spring Pictures

Wilson Safety Patrol for week of January 12-16:
Keenan Hamilton, Joey Lisowski, Nicholas Sills, Bailey Eberle & Madison West

From Wilson Elementary Newsletter:

Wilson Elementary Receives $2500 Grant

Mrs. Wolfe, Wilson's library media specialist, recently submitted a grant to the Best Buy te@ch program and was notified she was an award recipient. This will allow Wilson Elementary to receive a grant award check for $2,500 which will be used to purchase two computer systems for the library media center.

Junior-Senior Prom is Sat. April 17th

. The Grand March will be from 8:00 to 9:00 in the HS Gym. The community is invited to come to the gym and watch the students arrive. The Prom will be from 9:00 to 12:00. There will be a few restrictions on attire this year. No dresses showing the midriff or extremely low cut dresses will be allowed. No over-exposing the body. Boys are required to wear pants, shirt and jacket. Any questions reguarding the dress code should be directed toward Mr. Due, Mr. Slagle or Junior Sponsors Debi Whisenhunt or Missy DeLozier. We are very excited about this year's prom and would like to encourage the communty to attend the Grand March and witness the beauty of this event.
-- Missy Delozier (Link to last year's prom).

Desmond Tutu (Nobel Peace Price Winner from South Africa) will appear at Tulsa University, 7pm March 27, 2004. Tutu's appearance will benefit the Simon Estes Foundation, which provides college scholarships to underprivileged area students. There are at least two Collinsville college students currently thankful for Simon Estes scholarship. Simon Estes, an international opera star, will also perform. Tickets cost from $15 to $100 and can be ordered from the Reynolds Center box office, 631-4688.

Attention Eighth Graders living and attending school in V.V.E.C.'s service territory. You have an opportunity to win a fun and educational experience at Youth Power Energy Camp scheduled for June 1-4, 2004. Energy Camp is designed to develop leadership skills, and promote team work in a fun environment. Campers will also participate in volleyball, swimming and other outdoor activities. Interested students are asked to write a 125-word essay on "How Electricity Affects My Life". The essay must be submitted to VVEC Energy Camp Contest Coordinator, P.O. Box 21, Collinsville, OK 74021 by March 5th, 2004.

Sample of the Feb. 4th Collinsville slushy snow.

Night Life 2004
The After Prom Night Out
April 17th 11:15pm - April 18th 7:00am

HELP!! Several organizations are involved in giving the students at Collinsville High School a safe after prom opportunity. This is the second year for the event. Students Against Destructive Decisions, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Collinsville Ministerial Alliance, local merchants, the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce and the 2004 Senior Class are all combining to put into place "Night Life 2004".

The cost of this night out is actually close to $45 per student. However at that cost many students will make the choice to do other things that may not be best for them. It is the intent of "Night Life" to provide a memorable night at a reasonable cost. Some of the incentive to attend will also be the gifts given away during the event. It is our hope that we may count on your help to send 90 students to "Night Life". To make this possible we need around $3,000. Our desire is to make the cost to each student only $20 and be able to have several give-aways during the evening. Please contacr Roger Brumley ASAP. Make checks to Eastside Baptist Church, 14221 N. 137th E. Ave, Collinsville, OK 74021. Note: Night Life

Forty-one high school students participated in the last year's event which included Charter Coach stops in Collinsville, Claremore & Tulsa.