Daily Bulletin
| Independence High School Wednesday, February 16, 2022 |
Good morning, Falcons! We’ll have News from the Nest ready for you tomorrow - sorry for the delay!
One of the countless areas of Black influence in the US is music. This week, we’ll be focusing on a different genre of music in the quad during lunch. Today, we’ll be featuring Rhythm and Blues, or R & B: Rhythm and blues, frequently abbreviated as R&B or R'n'B, is a genre of popular music that originated in African-American communities in the 1940s. In the commercial rhythm and blues music typical of the 1950s through the 1970s, the bands usually consisted of piano, one or two guitars, bass, drums, one or more saxophones, and sometimes background vocalists. R&B lyrical themes often encapsulate the African-American experience of pain and the quest for freedom and joy, as well as triumphs and failures in terms of relationships, economics, and aspirations. Some of the most famous pioneers of the genre include Sam Cooke, Della Reese, and Chuck Berry. Come out and dance with us today!
If you’d like to contribute something to honor Black history, such as a poem, song, artwork, or essay, please submit a video, photo, or document to Mrs. Heiss via email. The deadline for each week’s News from the Nest episode is the end of the day on Monday. Have questions? Please contact Mrs. Heiss in the Activities Office.
Remember, this week is a SPIRIT WEEK! Loved seeing all the different colors on campus yesterday - who knew there were so many “complicated” relationships out there! Today, show off your celebrity crush outfit - I’m really hoping to see some Post Malones or Lady Gagas out there! At lunch, come out and join our “Saran Wrap Challenge” and possibly earn some cool prizes! Tomorrow, pick a side: pink or red? We’ll see who reigns supreme! And Friday is twin day!
When you get a chance today, go check out the cafeteria wall - find your name among the 2300 hearts! Feel free to take yours home or leave it up on the wall!
Food sale day is coming up next week! Make sure your advisor has turned all necessary paperwork in to the finance office TODAY in order to participate!
Interested in becoming a lifeguard for Bakersfield Recreation and Parks? There’s a pre-assessment at McMurtrey Aquatic Center that you must pass to join the training program. To receive information on the program and the registration process, see Mrs. Hoyt in the Career Center before school, at lunch, or after school. Students must be at least 16 years of age.
Don’t forget to check your RISE points! We’re adding more to the store every day - you’ll even have the chance to redeem your points for a yearbook or prom ticket (while supplies last!)!
CSF is accepting applications until Feb 18th and applications can be found in the counseling secretary office or on the IHS website.
The Writing Club will be hosting a Valentine's Day Poetry Bash! Bring any poetry to share, whether it's about love or heartbreak. They will meet in room 713 during 5th period lunch today!
All students: Don't forget to buy your yearbook. Sales end soon! We cannot guarantee there will be extras. Purchase your book in the finance office or on Jostens.com. The final purchase deadline is February 25, which will be here before you know it!
AP/Honors applications are now available! From the IHS website, go to the "Counseling" drop down menu and select "Forms/Applications." You may also pick up a copy in the Counseling Office. They are due Friday, March 4th.
Attention seniors: We are having another Cash for College Night, aka Financial Aid Night, on TONIGHT, February 16, at 5:00pm in the library. Please bring your parents and your questions if you need help filling out the FAFSA.