SSHS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
Good Morning Southeast students and staff, it's Thriving Thursday, September 15th. Remember that successful Spartans ARE RESPECTFUL, they follow classroom and schoolwide expectations and allow for learning throughout the building.
And now for a moment of silence to start our day:
Thank you.
Thriving Thursday:
It's deaf awareness month, so this week we’ll take a break from the goal theme, and instead will learn from a fellow Spartan. So who are you and what is deafness?
Deafness is when someone can not hear at all. If someone can hear some then they are considered hearing impaired; not deaf. I was born severely hearing impaired. So severe that hearing aids did not help me. I was not able to talk.I used sign language. That is where you speak with your hands. There are a couple of different types of sign language. The most common form is ASL or American Sign Language. I did not learn that. I learned the other kind it is Signed English. The difference is with ASL you only get an idea of what the person is saying. With Signed English, you actually learn a sign for each word you want to say. My mom had me learn Signed English so that when I read I would read the entire text. When I was 5 years old I had my first surgery to have my Cochlear implant placed. Many people believe that Cochlear implants are like hearing aids and actually sometimes even call them that. They are not hearing aids. They are kinda like a computer that was placed in my inner ear with surgery. then there is a magnet on the inside of my scalp. What you see on the outside is actually a computer processor. It picks up the sounds and words and sends them to my inner processor which actually connects to the nerve in my ear that sends it to my brain. When I had my cochlear placed I lost all my residual hearing so now I am completely deaf without my implants. One thing I would like to say is when you speak to a deaf person whether you talk to them in sign language or if they have implants please take time to talk in your normal voice and face us. That makes it easier for us to understand you. I can read lips very well and if you just take time to face me when you speak with me it makes it a lot easier for me to answer you appropriately. Another misconception is deaf people are dumb or intellectually inferior. That is just not true Being deaf does not make us dumb. We want to be treated just like any other person. I like to play video games, listen to music, watch movies, read, play sports and just hang out with friends just like every other person that can hear. Help spread deaf awareness by joining me next Tuesday, September 20th and wearing dark blue, the deaf awareness color.
Yesterday’s attendance percentage was: 88.78%.
Remember to keep perfect attendance until 10/5 for a chance to win free homecoming tickets.
Hello from Room 121…
Juniors, Juniors, Juniors! and Seniors! Seniors! Seniors! On October 5th, there is a college fair at the IL State Fair Grounds. Dozens of college representatives will be on hand to offer information and answer your questions about college. If you are interested in college or not sure about college, this event is for you! You will be dismissed after Lunch B to attend and you will be missing 5th, 6th and 7th hours. You are responsible for any missed work. When you arrive at the Orr Building, you will check in with Mrs. Metz (Juniors) or Ms. Lewis (Seniors). You must check in or you will be marked unexcused on attendance.
Permission slips are available outside of the college room. There are permission slips for riding a bus (limited to the first 70) and for driving yourself. Please take the correct permission slip. Please return permission slips to the GUIDANCE office.
It’s Homecoming Time!
The dance is set for Saturday, October 8 from 7-9 in the Southeast Gym. Tickets will be $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets will be on sale the week of October 3-7.
If you are bringing a guest from another school, you MUST fill out a dance request form. They can be found in the main office. All forms are due by Wednesday, October 5. No exceptions!!!!
Any questions on Homecoming, please see Ms. Barcik in Room 103.
Spartan Readers, book club will start on Monday 9/19. If you are interested please meet in 105 after school on Monday.
Remember progress reports are next Monday, be sure you're on level by passing all your classes being here every day, and avoiding disciplinary issues!
Now if you would, please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America,
and to the republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Thank you Spartans and have a great day!