Announcements 

• There is no student attendance on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day. There is no student attendance on Tuesday, January 21st due to a teacher inservice. 
• Due to problems with the company holding the performance rights to The Sound of Music, workshops are CANCELLED for today. We will have workshops next week, and AUDITIONS will be on January 27 & 28, with CALL BACKS being on January 29. Sorry for the delay, but we can't start a musical without any music. The AUDITIONS will be these dates for the MURDER MYSTERY as well. Stay posted for workshop dates.
• Final exams will be held on January 17th.  Dismissal is at 11:27 on Friday. Students with unexcused absences will receive a zero on their final and may not receive a make up exam.  Excused absences require finals to be made up by appointment with the teacher during make up hours. Please see the post card that was mailed to your house over winter break.
• On Wednesday, January 29th, sophomores will take the CLC placement test during English and History classes.  You must bring your fully charged chromebook to school as testing will be on chromebooks. 
• New Tech Night Auditions take place this week during lunch and after school till 3:30 p.m. in room 101 ALL WEEK. Also, if you wish to submit any artwork for display during New Tech Night, turn it into Ms. Walker with your name and grade on it.
• Interested in playing baseball this year?  Come to the open gyms to see what great things are in store.  Baseball open gyms in the New Tech gym will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: January 22nd and 29th, February 5th, 12th,19th, and 26th.  Have questions? See Coach Schiappacasse or Coach Hutchison. 
• Anyone interested in trying out for the softball team this spring, you are encouraged to attend the conditionings and open gyms every Monday and Wednesday starting now. Conditioning will meet from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the ZB weight room and Open Gyms will meet from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30p.m. in the Field House. Tryouts begin March 2nd. If you have any questions you can contact Coach Meyer at meyert@ntzb.org.
• Badminton open gyms will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. at ZBTHS. The dates are as follows: Thursday 2/6, Thursday 2/13, Wednesday 2/19, Monday 2/24, and Thursday 2/27. See coach Bonnivier at New Tech or coach Kolinek at ZB for more information.
• Attention all Zee-Bees! Official practice for the DISTANCE CREW ONLY (men and women) begins Wednesday, January 22nd. You MUST have a permit to practice, so go to the Athletic Office to get your paperwork in order. Practices are Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:30 p.m., Friday mornings, Saturday 7:00-9:30 a.m. - NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. Just bring an open mind, comfortable running shoes, and both indoor and outdoor gear. Email or visit Coach Di Grazia or Coach Anderson with any questions! DigraziC@zbths.org ZB Room 152 AndersoJ@zbths.org ZB Room 303
• Any senior interested in creating the class banner should submit your sketch to Mrs. Carter by January 23rd.
• Remember to keep headgear off, IDs on, and have a great New Tech day!