This week is National Classics Week, when Classics (Latin and Greek) students celebrate the birthday of Rome, the center of the ancient world. This year, the theme is the 7 hills of Rome. Today’s hill is the Palatine Hill, the home of the original Romans; it is the true birthplace of the Roman civilization. Wish Rome a Happy 2,767th birthday this year! Celebrate the founding of Rome by having a birthday celebration, and make it special by wearing a toga.

Don’t forget! If you are scheduled to take an AP Exam in May, you are required to attend an AP Pre-administration session after school, either tomorrow, April 22nd or Wednesday the 23rd.  Students with the last name beginning with A-L should attend on April 22, while students with the last name beginning with M-Z should attend on April 23.  Each session is scheduled to begin at 2:30 and will last until about 3:15.  Be sure to bring a number two pencil to the session.

Tomorrow is Earth Day! The SGA is sponsoring an after-school event to recognize the day and to help with Linganore’s outside looks.  Meet in room C101 at 2:30 on Tuesday- all are welcome. Come ready to work outside rain or shine.  They will be dividing up the outdoor areas- cleaning and prepping for spring planting.  Bring a piece of clothing to tie dye too!  Any questions- see Bailey Tregoning or Mr. Brown.

Come out and support the Varsity Tennis teams as they  play Tuscarora at home today. Just a reminder to all players that you should be on the tennis courts by 2:45 p.m.

In honor of National Poetry Month, the National English Honor Society is holding their Favorite Poem Project today at 7:00. Come watch teachers, students, and members of the community recite their favorite poem, and also enjoy some yummy desserts. Admission is a canned food item to support the Class of 2016 in their canned food campaign.

Speaking of, there is another opportunity for you to support the campaign and compete in a competition. This week, the Class of 2016 has asked the sports teams to challenge each other to bring in the most cans for their teams. The team that donates the most cans will win ice cream /popsicle treats after practice.  Here are the teams.

• Boys Lacrosse (JV,Varsity)
• Girls Lacrosse (JV, Varsity)
• Boys and Girls Track
• Boys and Girls Tennis
• Girls Softball (JV, Varsity)
• Boys Baseball (JV, Varsity)