2019 Spirit Week Handbook

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SPIRIT WEEK 2019 January 28 – February 1 Purpose Spirit Week is an opportunity for class members to work together to build grade-level and school community through vigorous, but friendly, competition against other grades. Each day’s activities should increase class pride, involvement, and enthusiasm. All activities should fit with the mission of Westminster, which is to honor Jesus Christ.

Competitions Daily dress-up contests Games during pep rallies Art Board, Film Project, Boys Poms, and Lip Sync competitions Changes As the week progresses, the Spirit Leadership Team reserves the right to make changes to the guidelines for any activity if there is reason to believe that the changes will better serve the purpose of Spirit Week. Proper and timely communication of any changes will be made to the classes and sponsors.

Questions and Concerns Any individual with a question or concern must first approach the appropriate class sponsor or the Student Life Office. If the matter needs clarification or ruling beyond his/her own scope, he/she will take the matter to the Spirit Leadership Team sponsor.

Spirit Leadership Team Sponsor – Maggie Sperber Spirit Leadership Team – Lauren Bohlmann, Sabrina Granata, Arista Hampton, Luci Hilboldt, Hunter Kramer, Casen Lawrence, Harrison Lawrence, Jackson Lawrence, Caroline Megown, Sophia Mullen, Sara Cate Murray, Kyleigh Peer, Thomas Shultz, Joshua Stratton, Zion Thompson, Sam Vestal, Will Vestal, Emma Volding Student Life – Susie Brown and Ashley Woodall Parent Volunteer Liaison – Lisa Rupprecht

Extracurricular Music Guidelines Teachers, advisors, coaches, and student leaders planning to use music in any function outside the classroom should follow these guidelines: 1. Generally speaking, any music by Christian bands—those bands promoted as “Christian”—may be played, unless specific portions of the song would not meet the other criteria outlined in these guidelines.

2. Music by bands not professing to be Christian may be played, but must be reviewed carefully. References (implicit or explicit) to violence, drugs, or sex will disqualify a song.

Songs with multiple versions, one of which is explicit, will be disqualified.

3. Any profanity will disqualify an entire song.

4. A song that repeatedly or prominently uses questionable language or words with a great deal of “shock value” for some younger audiences should also be avoided.

5. Bands with a general reputation for music about violence, drugs, or sex should not be approved.

Taste of Westminster Monday, January 28–Friday, February 1 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 5–6:30 p.m. • Thursday - 5–6 p.m. $7/meal During Spirit Week, PAW hosts Taste of Westminster in the Caf​é​. This is a great opportunity for students, faculty, and families to enjoy an easy and delicious meal from WCA family businesses.

Meals must be purchased online (sales close January 22 at 11:59 p.m.) or in the Bookstore January 14–22 (cash or check only). Meals will not be sold at the door.

Monday, January 29 – Ethyl's Smokehouse Pulled pork sandwich, warm potato casserole, and a chocolate chip cookie Tuesday, January 30 – Hollyberry Catering Baked ziti, Italian salad, and a sugar cookie Wednesday, January 31 – Callier’s Catering Beef brisket sandwich, mac & cheese, and a brownie Thursday, February 1 – Chick-fil-A Chicken sandwich, waffle chips, and a chocolate chunk cookie Friday, February 2 – Straub’s Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and a dessert Thursday Night Performance No single event brings the entire Westminster community together like our annual Spirit Week.

This tradition is recognized beyond our immediate community and draws many spectators, especially to the final competitions near the end of the week.

A special performance of each of these events will be held for all parents, guests, and members of the greater Westminster community on Thursday evening, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Westminster Arena and also concurrently in the Gymnasium. ​All groups will perform in both

locations in the same order. They will perform in one location and then in the second location about 5–10 minutes later.

No scores will be announced prior to the last pep rally on Friday. The top two winners in Boys Poms and Lip Sync will perform after the Friday night basketball game. In addition, performances will be broadcast online following afternoon pep rallies on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Spirit Week Crew 2019 Masters of Ceremonies – It’s a surprise!

Scorekeeper – Kent Kehr Secretary – Karen Aaberg Video and Sound – A/V Club Photographers – Publications Two Line Judges per grade for all games

Tug Captain – Tim Muehleisen Boys Poms Judges – Alumni Lip Sync Judges – Alumni Art Board Judges – Faculty Film Project Judges – Faculty and Staff

Spirit Week 2019 Overview CLASS COLORS 12​th​ – Blue 11​th​ – Pink 10​th​ – Purple 9​th ​ – Red 8​th ​ – Green 7​th​ – Orange

DRESS UP DAYS Monday – Class Color Day Tuesday – Nations Day Wednesday – Meme/Vine Day Thursday – Bible Day Friday – Blue and White Day

GAMES/EVENT SCHEDULE *Students under concussion protocol and/or excluded from P.E. or other physical activity will not be allowed to participate in games or events.

Monday Chariot Relay Floor is Lava Blindfold Dodgeball Ultimate Chicken Half-Court Shot (Boys) Tug o’ War

Tuesday Mattress Surfing Tag Royale Junk Relay Ultimate Chicken Half-Court Shot (Girls) Tug o’ War

Wednesday Film Project Ultimate Chicken Half-Court Shot (Boys) Tug o’ War

Thursday Boys Poms Half-Court Shot (Girls) Tug o’ War

Friday Lip Sync Faculty Game

Art Board ● Installation - 3–6 p.m. Wednesday, January 30 ● Clean-up - 3–4 p.m. Wednesday, February 6 Big Night – Friday, February 2 ● Boys basketball games at 4:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m, and 7 p.m. ● Girls basketball games at 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. ● Poms and cheerleading performances throughout the evening ● Post-game performances: first and second place Boys Poms and Lip Sync ● Announcement of Spirit Week winner Dress-Up Guidelines Dress-ups will be counted during a random class period each day. Students will NOT be told when this is happening or if it has already happened that day. If a student’s dress-up is not obvious, it will not be counted.

For absentee counting: If juniors want to be counted during their Junior Privilege, they must check in with the Academic Hub at the beginning of the period. If that happens to be the period that is counted, the juniors will be included in the totals. If they do not check in, no one will count them. If a senior wants to be counted during Senior Privilege, he or she must check in with the Academic Hub before signing out. If that happens to be the period that is counted, that senior will be included in the totals.

Dress-Up Rules 1. Modesty guidelines still apply during Spirit Week.

2. No cross-dressing.

3. No negative costumes.

4. No weapons—not even fake ones!

5. No roller skates, rollerblades, or hoverboards.

6. No masks.

MONDAY​ – CLASS COLOR DAY Each student must wear something with the designated class color. Face painting alone does not count. Take time to be creative!

TUESDAY​ – NATION DAY Pick a country in the world that you want to represent through clothing, accessories, and/or props.

WEDNESDAY​ – MEME/VINE DAY Represent one of your favorite memes or vines.

THURSDAY​ – BIBLE DAY You can be a person, object, animal, or event from the Bible.

FRIDAY​ – BLUE AND WHITE DAY Wear as much blue and white as you can! Each student should have both blue and white in an obvious way on his or her clothing to be counted. Face painting alone does not count.

Scoring Dress-Ups / Games Dress-ups and games will be scored daily with 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 being the points for the respective places. In the case of a tie, the points earned for the places will be added together, divided, and awarded.

Art Board Guidelines Each class will receive a wood frame, built by the Maintenance Department, that the class will decorate using tissue paper or float “pomping” paper, as well as its own creative materials. The boards will be constructed in the designated hallway or commons area, and the final displays will be installed in the Grand Entry.

Participant Limit 15 Students Rules and Regulations 1. Students should submit a sketch of the Art Board to the Student Life Office by 3 p.m. on Friday, January 11. This sketch must include a representation of the visual design of the board and any and all materials that will be attached to the board.

2. Items other than paper may be attached to the frame but should not be too heavy. The frames must be freestanding as built by the Maintenance Department.

3. Items protruding from the frame or freestanding objects should not exceed 24 inches from the frame.

4. No water, sound effects, or electrical devices requiring a plug or batteries may be used.

5. No power tools may be used on campus. Gloves should be worn while handling sharp objects.

6. Final installation begins after school on Wednesday, January 30 and lasts until 6 p.m.

No new painting or pomping should occur this day.

7. Please keep in mind that the board must fit through the doorway to the Grand Entry, so decoration that extends above the board frame should be added after moving into the Grand Entry. All messes must be cleaned up by 6 p.m., including the hallway and Grand Entry areas. Only students who have worked on the Art Boards may help with final installation.

8. Each class will receive 80 packages of pomping paper from Student Life.

9. Materials may be brought from home. Donations of materials from the public may be solicited. Student donations should not be more than $25 per person with a maximum of $150 spent on materials. Get creative or borrow materials.

10. All preparation of materials and storage must take place in the designated hallway or commons area. Each grade should supply a plastic tub with a lid to store equipment and materials used.

11. Paint should be rinsed off brushes (or anything) in the custodian’s closet, not the bathroom sinks. A penalty applies for paint spilled on the floor.

12. All supplies (scissors, tape, poster board, construction paper, roll paper, etc.) must be supplied by the class.

13. Please do not block access to the other boards at any time while decorating. Other classes must be allowed access to their boards.

14. Teachers must supervise all work but may not do the work themselves. Middle school parents may help plan and supervise but may not create or install the decorations except as necessary to reach the top of the board. Points will be deducted from any class that accepts work completed by an adult.

15. Sponsors must be present for all preparations for decorations that take place on campus. No student may be working at school beyond school hours without faculty supervision. No faculty-sponsored Art Board construction may start before January 14.

16. Music played during Art Board preparation and installation must meet the requirements of the Extracurricular Music Guidelines.

17. Cleanup each day must be finished by 5 p.m.

18. (New for 2019) Class year must be displayed on the artboard.

Criteria for Judging (on Thursday) 1. Following chosen theme—completeness (50 points) 2. Originality of details (50 points) 3. Variety of materials and overall construction (50 points) Scoring

Each Art Board has a potential score of 150 points. The judges will mark off as necessary and the resulting total will be the final score.

Bonus points for “places” will be awarded as follows: 1​st​ place – 200 points 2​nd​ place –160 points 3​rd​ place –140 points 4​th​ place –100 points 5​th​ place – 60 points 6​th​ place – 20 points Cleanup Each class has between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, to clean up every bit of decoration and to dispose of it properly.

Film Project Guidelines Upper school grades will compete by creating a short film during a limited time period. On January 9, each upper school class will be given the same set of criteria to be included in its film along with a packet explaining all rules of the project.

Participant Limit None Rules and Regulations 1. The Spirit Week Film Project video and editing will occur between January 18 and January 25. A specific content requirement will be communicated on January 9. The script and content is to be delivered to Student Life by Friday, January 18, at 3:05.

2. Each grade must complete its film/video work in time to deliver it to Student Life by Friday, January 25, at 3 p.m. Only works that meet the deadline will officially be part of the competition. The film must be submitted as a QuickTime file on a flash drive that will be returned after Spirit Week. The owner’s name must be on the flash drive for it to be returned.

3. No one outside of the grade may be in or work on the film, but teachers can make cameo appearances. No student outside of the grade may be referenced during the film.

4. Students must check in with their faculty sponsor before January 17 to discuss script and filming plans.

5. The rough script must be submitted to Student Life by Tuesday, January 18, at 3:05 p.m. for approval. Scripts may also be submitted before then for earlier feedback. Scripts must include a list of music used (see below). Approved scripts will be available for pickup in Student Life that afternoon.

6. Students must show a preview of their film (does not have to be the final cut) to the faculty sponsor by January 23.

7. Films should be appropriate to be shown to the entire community without introduction or explanation. Topics and dialogue cannot have a negative focus or impact.

8. Student donations can be no more than $15 per person with a maximum of $150 spent on props and costumes.

9. Please make sure all audio levels are equal throughout the film. Supplemental audio recording equipment is highly recommended.

10. Subtitles are required for all Film Projects.

11. No filming allowed on Sunday.

12. The minimum length of the film, including credits, is two minutes; maximum length is four minutes.

13. All creativity must be the original work of the participants and must be created during the official time period. This includes all props, animations, special effects, costume and set design, shooting, editing, sound design, rendering, and outputting to tape or other media.

14. Any music used must comply with the music selection guidelines and be submitted for approval by Friday, January 18.

15. Sound effects do not have to be original, but groups must have the rights to use them.

For example, sound effects from iMovie are allowed.

16. No dangerous or potentially harmful actions are allowed (ex: no filming in a moving vehicle).

17. No inappropriate behavior. No use of weapons or anything illegal, no drug abuse or alcohol, no inappropriate attire, and no making fun of individuals or groups.

18. Films will be screened by the Spirit Leadership Team Sponsor and class sponsors before the official showing. If the film does not meet the standard of appropriate behavior, it will not be shown.

19. Films may not be shown or distributed to anyone other than cast, crew, class sponsors, and contest judges before the official showing. If the film is distributed before showing, the grade will be disqualified.

Judging 1. Artistic merit – creative shot composition (cinematography), interesting story, acting, set design, and editing design 2. Technical merit – graphic and animation use, post-production polish, and special effects 3. Adherence to required criteria Scoring 1​st ​place – 250 points 2​nd​ place – 200 points 3​rd​ place – 150 points 4​th​ place – 100 points

MONDAY Chariot Relay You will need: ● 8 students (4 pullers, 4 riders) ● 1 blanket (provided by Spirit Leadership Team) How to play: Each team of puller and rider races from the starting line to the end marker, around the line judge and back. Four teams from each class must complete this route. If the rider falls off, no progress can be made until the rider is back on the blanket. The first class with all 4 teams finished wins. Note: There will be two timed heats.

Floor is Lava You will need: ● 6 female students ● 6 male students How to play: Each grade will be given three carpet squares and they must get all six people as fast as they can to the opposite side without touching the floor. Each grade will have a judge following them to avoid cheating, and if a team steps on the ground, the leading carpet square group must go back to the last square and start from there. The male students will cross the gym floor in one direction and the female students will trade with them at the end and return the same distance across the floor.

Blindfold Dodgeball You will need: ● 2 female students ● 2 male students ● 2 blindfolds ● Dodgeballs How to play: Students from each grade will partner up, and one will wear a blindfold while the other leads them. The partner without the blindfold will help their partner pickup, aim, and throw the dodgeballs at students from a different grade level. If either of the partners are hit with a dodgeball, they are out. If the blindfolded partner catches the dodgeball, then the thrower is out.

The grade level with the last pair remaining wins.

Ultimate Chicken You will need: ● 7 students (at least 3 team members must be female students)

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1 chicken (provided by Spirit Leadership Team)

How to play: Ultimate Chicken is a non-contact sport where there are seven players on the court for each team at a time. Each point begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective end zone line. The defense throws the stuffed chicken across court to the other team to begin the game. The team with the chicken has to move the chicken down the court into the other end zone by throwing the chicken, but with no running after the catch. Once the chicken is caught, the player must stop and throw to another teammate until they reach the end zone. When a pass is not completed (e.g. out of bounds, drop, block, interception, stalled), the defense immediately takes possession of the chicken and becomes the offense.The team with the chicken is trying to get the chicken into the other end zone and score while the other team is trying to stop them. A player must have both feet in the end zone on the catch to qualify as a point.

The simpler explanation for this game is: ultimate frisbee with a chicken. Each match will last two minutes, and the team who scores more points in those two minutes advances to the next round. The juniors and seniors have a first round bye.

Half-court Shot - Boys You will need: ● 2 male students (1 on Monday and 1 on Wednesday) How to play: Each male student has one chance to make a half-court shot. You will need: ● 2 males and 2 females students (1 male and 1 female per day) How to play: Student has one chance to make a half-court shot. Each day (Monday and Wednesday) must have a different shooter.

Tug o’ War You will need: ● 8 male students and 8 female students How to play: 1. Each class will choose eight boys and eight girls to represent it throughout the week.

The same students should participate in each tug. Substitutions may be made only in the case of illness.

2. No “sticky” aid may be applied to feet. Tennis shoes must be worn. No open-toed shoes, sandals, flip-flops, or bare feet. Gloves may be worn.

3. No wrapping the rope around hands, wrists, or neck.

4. No excessive pulling or letting go when the final whistle blows.

5. Additional tugs (staff vs. winners, boy winners vs. girl winners) will be performed only if participants are willing and/or time allows, and an advance request is given to the Spirit

Week sponsor. Both teams must know about the challenge. There will be no instant challenges.

TUESDAY Mattress Surfing Race You will need: ● 20 students as “rollers” ● 2 students as “surfers” ● Twin-sized mattress (provided by Spirit Leadership Team) How to play: Ten students will lie on the floor shoulder-to-shoulder, and the mattress will be placed on top of them. The students under the mattress will roll to allow the mattress to move across the floor.

As the mattress moves further along, the students near the end will have to get up and run to the front of the line. Once the mattress crosses the gym floor, the rollers and surfer will trade spots and a new 10 rollers and one surfer will send the mattress back across the gym. Note: There will be two timed heats.

Tag Royale You will need: ● 4 students (2 boys 2 girls) ● Flag football flags (provided by Spirit leadership team) ● Caution Tape(provided by spirit leadership team) How to play: Students will try to pull the flags of the other grades. The last remaining students will earn points for their grade. When there are students remaining, the teachers on the outside holding the caution tape will move in, making the circle smaller. Similarly, the circle will shrink again at eight students.

Junk Relay You will need: ● 4 female students ● 4 male students ● Junk (garden hose, shoes, traffic cones, sombreros, etc.)

How to play: Each grade level team will line up on one side of the gym with the box of on the opposite side.

The first person in the line will run down to the opposite side, pick an object up and carry it across the gym to the second person. Then, the second person has to take the object from their teammate and run it down and pick up a new object along with the object they already have.

Then they should run it down to the next person in line and hand off their objects. This should

repeat until every person has gone. The team who has all their members complete the relay first wins.

Ultimate Chicken Half-court Shot - Girls You will need: ● 2 girl students (1 on Tuesday and 1 on Thursday) How to play: Student has one chance to make a half-court shot. Each day (Tuesday and Thursday) must have a different shooter.

Tug o’ War

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Film Project Official Viewing: 9–12 See previous page for rules and scoring.

Ultimate Chicken Half-Court Shot - Boys Tug o’ War

THURSDAY Boys Poms Guidelines Students will perform an original pom routine. Middle school squads may be coached by parents or students. Upper school squads must only be coached and choreographed by current students.

You will need: ● 12–15 boys preferably, but number may be increased if desired. ● Uniforms that are non-skirted and non-suggestive. ● Student donations may be a maximum of $20 per person towards props and costumes. ● Shoes must be appropriate for court use. ● Minimal or no props. A prop must be able to be carried by one person (not rolled), and anything that is self-standing (such as a chair) must be submitted to Mark Jennings for

approval. A prop must fit through the gym entrance without the center post being removed.

Rules for Music 1. Each team or individual will need to submit an MP3 file by email to Han Kim (hkim@wcastl.org) by January 25 at 3:05 p.m.

2. In the email, include your grade, the name of the song(s), and the names of the choreographers. NOTE: Students are responsible for the acceptability of the choices.

Please refer to the Extracurricular Music Guidelines.

3. Submit the theme, lyrics, and costume plan to Student Life by Monday, January 7, at 3:05 p.m.

4. The maximum number of songs that can be mixed for a routine is five.

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Order of presentation: 7​th​–12​th Routine may last four minutes or less. Points will be deducted after four minutes.

No lights off.

Performance must be on gym floor.

Performance must be directed to both sides of the gym.

No clothes removed.

Spirit Week practices will begin Monday, January 14.

The group must present a complete performance in costume on January 22 or 23 for approval by Student Life.

9. No throwing anything into the crowd (i.e. candy).

10. No Sunday practices and no practices after 10 p.m., even if off-campus. Off-campus practice spaces must be free of charge.

11. No propelled/unassisted lifts. All lifts must be supported at all times and approved for performance.

Criteria for Judging 1. Cleverness of costume (using what you have, etc.)

2. Level of difficulty of choreography 3. Synchronization 4. Entertainment value of performance Scoring 1​st​ place – 400 points 2​nd​ place – 350 points 3​rd​ place – 300 points 4​th​ place – 275 points 5​th​ place – 250 points 6​th​ place – 225 points

Half-Court Shot - Girls Tug o’ War

FRIDAY Lip Sync You will need: ● 15+ students ● Student donations may be a maximum of $20 per person towards props and costumes. ● Shoes must be appropriate for court use. ● Minimal or no props. A prop must be able to be carried by one person (not rolled), and anything that is self-standing (such as a chair) must be submitted to Mark Jennings for approval. A prop must fit through the gym doors without removing the center post.

Rules for Music 1. Each team or individual will need to submit an MP3 file by email to Mr. Kim (hkim@wcastl.org) by 3:05 p.m. on Friday, January 25.

2. Include in the email your grade, the name of the song(s), and the names of the choreographers.

3. Submit the theme, lyrics, and costume plan to Student Life by Monday, January 7, at 3:05 p.m.

4. Song must be appropriate and original to Westminster (not used in the past five years).

See the list below to find previously performed songs.

5. Each grade may use three songs.

Rules for Performance 1. A large number of participants does not necessarily increase the score, but a solo performance or very few participants may not represent the class as a whole.

2. Order of presentation: 7​th​–12​th 3. Routine may last 4 minutes or less.

4. Performance must be directed to both sides of the gym.

5. Spirit Week practices will begin Monday, January 14.

6. The group must present a complete performance in costume on January 22 or 23 for approval by Student Life.

7. No throwing anything into the crowd (i.e. candy).

8. No Sunday practices and no practices after 10 p.m., even if off-campus. Off-campus practice spaces must be free of charge.

9. Middle school squads may be coached by parents or students. Upper school squads must only be coached and choreographed by current students.

10. No propelled/unassisted lifts. All lifts must be supported at all times and approved for performance.

Criteria for Judging 1. Appropriate acting (face, lip sync, and characterization) 2. Tells a story 3. Level of difficulty of choreography 4. Synchronization 5. Entertainment value of performance Scoring See Boys Poms Scoring.

Previously performed songs unavailable for 2019 2018—“I Just Can’t Wait to be King” – ​Lion King Troll​ Movie Medley (“Hair Up”, “Get Back Up Again”, “True Colors”) “Come So Far” ​- Hairspray Wizard of Oz​ Medley (“If I Only Had a Brain”, “The Witch is Dead”) Pitch Perfect​ Medley (“Freedom 90”, “Jungle”) Greatest Showman​ Medley (“Come Alive”, “The Greatest Show”) 2017—“Roar” – Katy Perry “Safety Dance”– ​Men Without Hats “Bear Necessities” – ​Jungle Book “Get’cha Head in the Game” - ​High School Musical Singing in the Rain​ Medley (“Walking on Sunshine,” “Singing in the Rain,” “Umbrella”) Pinocchio M ​ edley 2016—“Better When I’m Dancing” – ​The Peanuts Movie “It’s On”– ​Camp Rock 2 “Fixer Upper” – ​Frozen “Footloose” “Hard Knock Life” – ​Annie High School Musical 3​ Medley 2015—“Through Heaven’s Eyes” – ​The Prince of Egypt “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” – Whitney Houston “Everybody Wants to be a Cat” – ​The Aristocats “I’ve Got a Dream”- ​Tangled “Real in Rio”- ​Rio “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”- Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

2014—“I’ve Got Rhythm” The Wiz​ Medley “Surf Surf Crazy” – ​Teen Beach Movie “The Telephone Hour” – ​Bye Bye Birdie “Wake Me Up – Jitterbug” – Wham!

“I’m a Believer” – ​Shrek Penalty Points The purpose of Spirit Week is for class members to work together to build grade level and school community through vigorous, but friendly, competition against other grades. Each day’s activities should increase class pride, involvement, and enthusiasm. All activities should fit with the mission of Westminster, which is to honor Jesus Christ.

Behavior that negates the above goals will be disciplined in the following ways: Penalty points will be subtracted from the class totals for any of the following: 1. Tampering with or deliberately destroying any part of another class’ or their own class’ Art Board or props 2. Disrespect toward or disruption of another class during games or any other time 3. Poor sportsmanship Reports of any kind of infringement will be brought to the attention of a Spirit Leadership Team Sponsor by a teacher. Points will be deducted immediately or after consultation with other Spirit Week officials.

Penalty points will be subtracted from class totals on the day of the infringement.

Penalty points may be subtracted from class totals for any reason deemed objectionable by Spirit Week officials.

Examples of negative behavior and resultant penalty points: 1. Pulling down or defacing décor – 50+ points 2. Disruptions or disrespect – 50+ points

Community Night Thursday, January 31 6:30–8 p.m.

Community Night is the only chance for friends and family to see all classes’ Spirit Week performances in one exciting evening! Throughout the evening, you will have the chance to enjoy a showcase of all the week’s performances:

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Film Project Boys Poms Lip Sync Each class’ Art Board will be on display in the Grand Entry

Two Live Performance Locations On Community Night, students will perform once in the Arena and once in the Gymnasium. This will increase seating capacity and allow for a larger community audience as well as reduce the need to wait in line. All groups will perform in both locations in the same order. They will perform in one location and then in the second location about 5–10 minutes later.

Doors open at​ ​6 p.m. No tickets are needed for this event.

Big Night Friday, February 1 Basketball Games vs. John Burroughs 4:15 p.m. – Freshman Boys (Gymnasium) 4:15 p.m. – JV Girls (Arena) 5:30 p.m. – JV Boys (Gymnasium) 5:30 p.m. – Varsity Girls (Arena) 7 p.m. – Varsity Boys (Arena) Poms and cheerleaders perform throughout the evening. Art Boards are on display in the Grand Entry.

9 p.m. – 1​ST​ and 2​ND​ place as well as senior performances of Boys Poms, Lip Sync, and Film Project, followed by the ​announcement of the Spirit Week winners!