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Daily Announcements

Below are the Daily Announcements that were part of the morning television show on our school television station WPBH Channel 19.  These announcements are usually posted by 9:00 am daily,  when school is in session.

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   Friday, November 21,  2008
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Good morning Paint Branch.  Today is Friday, November 21, 2008. I’m Caitlin Clem, and I’m Jared Adkins.  Welcome back to another edition of Freestyle Friday.

The Chess Club will meet today in room A113 during LAP.

The Paint Branch Gay / Straight Alliance will meet today during LAP in room H007. All staff and students are welcome to attend. Please see either Mr. Goldsmith or Shamus Kelly for more information.

Operation Christmas Child is a way to send a shoe box filled with gifts to a child who otherwise would not receive any this Christmas. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be sending shoeboxes with gifts to children. We are collecting school supplies, toys and hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap) and sending them to children in need . If interested in helping please bring collected items to Mr. Smith on room HO25 starting today up till Wednesday November 20th. For more information see Mr. Smith.

Attention all Operation Smile Members! T-shirt orders are due by the end of this month. Please stop by Mr. Miller's room in room H022 to pick up an order form or to turn yours in.

Anime Club will meet today at 2:30 pm in room H138. Please remember to bring your anime. We will be planning our holiday party, so bring your ideas too!

The Paint Branch PTSA is sponsoring a Practice SAT test and a Practice ACT test for students. The Practice SAT is tomorrow at 8:00 am. The Practice ACT is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 8:00 am. The cost to register for both tests is $10.00. Interested students should get a registration form from the main office.

Join us today in the Panther Paw for a great lunch:  Ratatouille with grilled Polenta, Chicken & Spinach Lasagna, Nantucket Cranberry Pie and Citrus Chiffon Cake. Our Top Chefs are at the stove!!!

Attention PB Idol participants:  If you submitted your Act Registration Form, please check the door in front of room C109 Ms. Mitchell's room to see the date of your audition. Audition time will be held during LAP in room C109.

Mrs. Baber's and Mr. Eichenlaub's interns are to meet on Friday in the Media Center during internship time.

Now let’s go over to Ms. Dixon with this weeks Panthers of the Month.

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the academy of Finance? We sent out our own Amanda Nguyen to find out.

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Have you been eating the right foods? Our Sylvie Vu and Jermaine Holloway are here to tell you a little bit about the nutrition club.

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In today’s installment of Project Wisdom, Ms. Martorana is here to give us a new way to look at difficult situations. Let’s take a look.

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Sometimes you need energy and sometimes you need a breath mint. Sometimes you need both. Let’s see how the Introductory Television students did in the latest commercial.

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Sports

Attention Panther Fans! The Paint Branch Varsity Cheerleading team will be competing in the county championships TOMORROW, November 22, 2008 at Blair High School at 1:00 pm. Tickets are only $4.00 if you buy them from a Paint Branch varsity cheerleader. They are $5.00 at the door. Make sure you pick one up because the competition does sell out! Wear your burgundy and gold and come support the team that supports you all year! GO PANTHERS!

And now it’s time for the SAT word of the day. Today’s word is "zenith," a noun meaning the highest point, culminating point. “I was too nice to tell Nelly that she had reached the absolute zenith of her career with that one hit of hers.”

Let’s close with a look at this weekend’s weather. It’s looking fairly cold, but mostly sunny all weekend. Your high will be a 43^o on Sunday, and your low a 25^o on Saturday.

 Click here to see the Weather at PB in Burtonsville

 That’s all we have for you today Paint Branch. Have a great weekend and we’ll see you back here Monday with another ossum-sauce edition of the morning announcements.

   Thursday, November 20,  2008
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Good morning Paint Branch. Today is Thursday November 20, 2008.  I’m Jared Adkins, and I’m Caitlin Clem, and these are your EPIC morning announcements.

Attention Lit Mag members -- There will be a meeting today during LAP in the journalism office. The meeting will start at the beginning of LAP. Please be prompt.

Attention Equestrian Club members -- There will be a brief meeting to discuss fundraisers and ordering jackets. We will meet today in room H127 during LAP.

There will be an Anime Club meeting tomorrow after school! Be there at 2:30 pm in room H138! Bring your anime and Christmas Party ideas. Contact Mrs. Davis or Julian Lantry for more information.

The Panther Paw will be open tomorrow for lunch. We're cooking up Chicken Lasagna, Ratatouille and Citrus Chiffon Cake. Yum-yum.

Attention all Operation Smile Members!  T-shirt orders are due by the end of this month. Please stop by Mr. Miller's room in H022 to pick up an order form or to turn yours in.

Attention All Best Buddies: We will be attending the school play together today--See Mrs. Aquino to sign up ahead of time with your buddy and pay for your ticket!

Mrs. Baber's and Mr. Eichenlaub's interns are to meet on Friday in the Media Center during internship time.

Do you love to read? The first meeting of the PB Treasures Book Club will be at LAP, Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in the Career Center with Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Adkins. We will have a selection of books to swap and to recommend. Bring some of your own to add to the pile and to recommend if you like. These are free, no strings - just enjoy!

The National English Honors Society is now conducting its annual membership drive. If you are an outstanding English Scholar, you wish to be recognized for your skill and you wish to share your talent with others please apply. Applications packets can be found in the English Office, room A115. All applications are due by Dec.12.

Attention Seniors! This is your last chance to order a Senior T-Shirt or hoodie now thru next Wednesday. Order forms can be picked up outside of room C109. A minimum of 36 will be required to print. See Mrs. Mitchell if you have questions.

Don't miss your chance to see the fall play, Summer Brave. A special student matinee is being held TODAY at 2:30 pm. You can buy your tickets at the door--just $5.00 for this amazing show! Tickets will be on sale during LAP in the box office. You can also pick them up before the show.

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Attention PB Idol participants: If you submitted your Act Registration Form, please check the door in front of room C109 Ms. Mitchell's room to see the date of your audition. Audition time will be held during LAP in room C109.

In today’s installment of Project Wisdom Mr. Rey would like to talk to us about tolerance. Let’s take a look.

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Sports

Attention Panther Fans! The Paint Branch Varsity Cheerleading team will be competing in the county championships this Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Blair High School at 1:00 pm. Tickets are only $4.00 if you buy them from a Paint Branch varsity cheerleader. They are $5.00 at the door. Make sure you pick one up because the competition does sell out! Wear your burgundy and gold and come support the team that supports you all year! GO PANTHERS!

Now it’s time for the SAT word of the day. Today’s word is invective, a noun meaning an angry verbal attack. “My mother’s irrational invective against the way I dress only made me decide to dye my hair green."

Let’s close with a look at the weather. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a high of 40^o and a low of 25^o!

 Click here to see the Weather at PB in Burtonsville

That’s all we have for you today Paint Branch. Have a wonderfulday and stay tuned tomorrow for a fun-filled edition of Freestyle Friday. Happy 57th!

   Wednesday, November 19,  2008
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Good morning Paint Branch. Today is Wednesday, November 19, 2008.  I’m Dazhon Darien. We as American’s are afforded the right to bear arms by the constitution. This right has spurred a battle over gun control. Guns…right or wrong? This is PB Point.

Joining us today to talk about gun control are Mr. White, Mr McCamon, Brian Jacobs and Brian Leiter. Thank you all for joining us.

1) Should guns be limited to hunting only? Why or why not?
2) Do you think that military personnel that are not active should be aloud to carry loaded weapons?
3) Approaching the anniversary of Shawn Taylor’s death, do you think that we should ban personal firearms nationally? Why or why not?

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We have a few quick announcements before you go.

There is a pizza sale today after school.

Don't miss lunch today in the Panther Paw. We're serving up Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo and home made Macaroni and Cheese.

Sports

Attention Fall Athletes! The fall athletic awards night is TONIGHT! AT 6:00 pm!  All fall athletes and their families are invited to attend. Athletes - remember to dress up and remember that attendance is mandatory if you want to receive your award. Please see Mr. Sullivan with any questions.

Attention Panther Fans! The Paint Branch Varsity Cheerleading team will be competing in the county championships this Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Blair High School at 1:00 pm. Tickets are only $4.00 if you buy them from a Paint Branch varsity cheerleader. They are $5.00 at the door. Make sure you pick one up because the competition does sell out! Wear your burgundy and gold and come support the team that supports you all year! GO PANTHERS!

Let’s close with a look at tomorrow’s weather. Looks cold with a high of 47^o and a low of 30^o.  Bundle up.

 Click here to see the Weather at PB in Burtonsville

Have a great day everyone and we’ll see you back here tomorrow with another edition of the morning announcements.

   Tuesday, November 18,  2008
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Good morning Paint Branch. Today is Tuesday, November 18, 2008.  I’m Jared Adkins, and I’m Naomi Tesfai, and welcome to another awesome sauce edition of your morning announcements!

Do you enjoy writing? Do you enjoy creating art? If so please come out and join the Lit Mag. There will be a meeting on Thursday in room A101. We will be creating teasers for the magazine.

Operation Christmas Child is a way to send a shoe box filled with gifts to a child who otherwise would not receive any this Christmas. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is collecting school supplies, toys and hygiene items and sending them to children in need . Please bring collected items to Mr. Smith on room HO25 today and tomorrow.

Sports

Attention Panther Fans! The Paint Branch Varsity Cheerleading team will be competing in the county championships this Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Blair High School at 1:00 pm. Tickets are only $4.00 if you buy them from a Paint Branch varsity cheerleader. They are $5.00 at the door. Make sure you pick one up because the competition does sell out! Wear your burgundy and gold and come support the team that supports you all year! GO PANTHERS!

Attention Fall Athletes! The fall athletic awards night is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 6:00 pm here at Paint Branch. All fall athletes and their families are invited to attend. Athletes - remember to dress up and remember that attendance is mandatory if you want to receive your award. Please see Mr. Sullivan with any questions.

The Paint Branch PTSA is sponsoring a Practice SAT test and a Practice ACT test for students. The Practice SAT is scheduled for this Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 8:00 am.  The Practice ACT is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 8:00 am. The cost to register for both tests is $10.00.   Interested students should get a registration form from the main office.

Anime Club will meet Friday. November 21, 2008 at 2:30 pm in room H138. Please remember to bring your anime. We will be planning our holiday party, so bring your ideas too!

The Psych Club is having an important meeting today to finalize plans for our participation in the National Homeless Walkathon this coming weekend.  If you would like to join the walk on the Mall come to room H024 at LAP today. Everyone is welcome.

Attention All Best Buddies: We will be attending the school play together this Thursday -- See Mrs. Aquino to sign up ahead of time with your buddy and pay for your ticket!

Attention all Operation Smile Members! T-shirt orders are due by the end of this month. Please stop by Mr. Miller's room in H022 to pick up an order form or to turn yours in.

It’s time for our next few words of wisdom. Today Mr. Bailey tells us about the value of hard work. Let’s take a look.

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When you fall, don’t you wish there was someone out there to give you a band aid. In Introductory TV they found someone. Let’s see who it is.

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Now its time for the SAT word of the day.  Today’s word is "quarantine," a noun meaning a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease. “After Kyle’s mysterious disease was discovered to be incredibly contagious, Kyle was moved to Paint Branch Quarantine to prevent the spread of his inflictions.

Let’s close with a look at tomorrow’s weather.  Winter’s biting back, so don’t forget your jackets, tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of 40^o, and a low of 31^o .

 Click here to see the Weather at PB in Burtonsville

That’s all we have for you today, Paint Branch, we’ll see you back here tomorrow for another awesome-sauce edition of PB Point, have a great day, Panthers.

   Monday, November 17,  2008
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Good morning and welcome back Paint Branch. Today is Monday, November 17, 2008. I’m Jared Adkins, and I’m Naomi Tesfai, and these are the morning announcements.

Operation Christmas Child is a way to send a shoe box filled with gifts to a child who otherwise would not receive any this Christmas. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be sending shoeboxes with gifts to children. We are collecting school supplies, toys and hygiene items ( toothbrush, toothpaste, soap) and sending them to children in need . If interested in helping please bring collected items to Mr. Smith on room HO25 starting today up till Wednesday November 19, 2008. For more information see Mr. Smith.

Attention All Seniors who applied to the Social Studies Honors Society - There is a mandatory meeting TODAY in room H023 at LAP If you cannot attend-you must SEE MS BLAKELY- all requirements, applications and letters of recommendation are due that day! There will be no extensions!

Spanish Club will meet in room H130 at the beginning of lunch of Tuesday. We will be tutoring every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday that would be great!

Just a reminder that all of you readers need to keep up on your "Readers Make Leaders" list. Stop by the Media Center and find out what you need.

Attention all Operation Smile Members! T-shirt orders are due by the end of this month. Please stop by Mr. Miller's room in room H022 to pick up an order form or to turn yours in.

OLA will be holding a mandatory meeting today at LAP in room H130. Bring your lunch. We have important items to discuss. Gracias.

We will have the representative from Western New England College, in Massachusetts, visiting Paint Branch this Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 1:15 pm. Interested juniors and seniors should register to attend this meeting as soon as possible.

Sports

Attention Panther Fans! The Paint Branch Varsity Cheerleading team will be competing in the county championships this Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Blair High School at 1:00 pm. Tickets are only $4.00 if you buy them from a Paint Branch varsity cheerleader. They are $5.00 at the door. Make sure you pick one up because the competition does sell out! Wear your burgundy and gold and come support the team that supports you all year! GO PANTHERS!

Attention Fall Athletes! The fall athletic awards night is this Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 6:00 pm here at Paint Branch. All fall athletes and their families are invited to attend. Athletes - remember to dress up and remember that attendance is mandatory if you want to receive your award. Please see Mr. Sullivan with any questions.

Our State Champion NJROTC Air Rifle Team, led by Team Captain Casey McGrath, brought home the huge Runner-Up trophy in the Capital Class Tournament held at Annapolis High School. Top shooter was Ho Young Kang who shot very well in the standing, kneeling and prone positions. The Panther Marksmen are well on their way to defending their Junior Olympics Maryland State Championship and a top ten national ranking.

The Paint Branch PTSA is sponsoring a Practice SAT test and a Practice ACT test for students. The Practice SAT is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 8:00 am.  The Practice ACT is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 8:00 am. The cost to register for both tests is $10.00.   Interested students should get a registration form from the main office.

Project Wisdom is a national program designed to help students build character. Over the course of the next few weeks we will be bringing you inspirational messages from the staff. Our first one from Ms. Hardin is about children’s rights. Let’s take a look.

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Now it’s time for the SAT word of the day.  Today’s word is umbrage, a noun meaning resentment, offense. He called me a lily-livered coward, and I took umbrage at the insult.

And now for a quick look at tomorrow’s weather; it looks like we might get our first taste of snow;  wear your winter coats and gloves.

That’s all we have for you today Paint Branch, we will see you tomorrow for another edition of the morning announcements.

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