The faculty and staff are having a secret pal exchange this year, and I'm inviting you to participate. A secret pal keeps his/her identity hidden until the revelation time at the end of the school year and secretly gives little treats to his/her pal during a designated time period.

If you would like to participate, please pick up a form from me and put it into my box ASAP. Names will be drawn around Sept. 25.

After that, you can pick up your person's preference list from a folder in my box during the week following the drawing. Please keep your pal's identity secret from others. I have suggested possible themes, but feel free to get the things on the person's wish list. We will use the following schedule to disburse gifts:

Treat 1 by Sept. 28 (cost of $1-2), #2 by Oct. 31 (same with Halloweenish-theme), #3 by Nov. 29 (same with Thanksgiving theme), #4 by Dec. 21 ($4-5 with Christmas theme), #5 by Jan. 31 ($1-2), #6 by Feb. 14 $2 or more with Valentine's theme), #7 by Mar. 14 ($1-2 with Easter theme), #8 by Apr. 30 ($1-2), and Revelation Day on June 8 with gift of $10 or more.

On your form, include your name, favorite candies, soft drinks, chips, fast-food restaurant, fruit, and color, along with hobbies, sports, animals and any other suggestions or hints.

Please see me (Dana McAdams) if you have any questions, and remember to keep your secret pal secret from everyone.