Announcements
*AMC: Mr. O’Connor (Mathematics) shared information about upcoming math competitions. The AMC 10, for students in grade 10 and below, and AMC 12, for students in grade 12 and below, will be held Thursday, November 5. Students in all grades are welcome to participate, though the competitions are geared toward high school students. Interested students should register using the QR code posted outside the Mathematics Department office on the second floor of the Brauer Building. Please contact Mr. O’Connor or Mr. Taff with any questions.
*School Customs: Mr. Abbott spoke about several of the school’s major rules and customs and the role they play in helping make Burroughs a community where everyone feels welcome and able to show up as their full selves.
Assembly Announcements
Announcements
*Friday Night Lights: The varsity football team plays Lutheran South at 7 pm today. Spirit shirts are for sale in the bookstore.
*Hispanic Heritage Month: In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Shu-Hao Liu '29 performed "Dance of the Graceful Maiden" by Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera.
*Jewish Culture Club: Ari Duel '27 spoke about Yom Kippur and its significance.
*Picture Retake: Students who need to retake their school picture may do so during 4th, 5th, or 6th period today in the Taylor Family Athletic Center.
*SPENSA: Students interested in volunteering at tomorrow's SPENSA session (8:30 am on Field 2 at the soccer park in Fenton) can find more information and a sign-up form on the Montgomery Plan Canvas page.
*Soccer: The varsity soccer team plays at 6 pm today at Principia.
Announcements
*Amnesty International: Students shared information about the work of Amnesty International and ways to get involved. The group will meet during the special Common Period on Friday, October 9, in Ms. Muhammad’s room (204).
*Challenger Baseball: Student volunteers are needed for Challenger Baseball this Sunday, October 4, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on the field hockey field.
*Field Hockey: The varsity field hockey team plays Ladue at 4 pm today at the Ladue 5th Grade Center.
*MakerSpace: The MakerSpace officially opens tomorrow in the basement of the Brauer Building. The space is open daily during 2nd period, 4th-8th periods Wednesdays, and 2nd-6th periods Fridays. The space may also be reserved before or after school for clubs and affinity groups. Please contact Mx. Elhoffer (eelhoffer@jburroughs.org) with any questions.
*National Day of the People's Republic of China: Max Tang '28 spoke about China's National Day, celebrated annually on October 1.
Announcements
*Anatomy Club: The Anatomy Club will meet at 8:15 am tomorrow in S206.
*Community & Equity Partnership: The C&EP will host "We Are St. Louis," featuring Jody Sowell, PhD, of the Missouri Historical Society at 7 pm Tuesday, October 6, in the Newman Auditorium. All are welcome to attend.
*Yearbook: The yearbook will meet at 8:15 am tomorrow in Library Classroom 1.
Announcements
*Alzheimer’s Awareness: Maria Matthews ’30 spoke about Alzheimer’s disease and the ways it affects both individuals and their loved ones.
*Common Periods: Throughout the school year, designated monthly Common Periods will be set aside for club and affinity group meetings. The first will be Friday, October 9. Students are expected to attend a meeting of their choice during this time. Clubs interested in hosting a meeting can sign up using the form on the Student Activities Canvas page. A schedule and meeting locations will be shared next week. Contact Mrs. Grantham (kgrantham@jburroughs.org) with any questions.