Monday, November 30, 2009

Lunch today is a cheese quesadilla.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

A reminder to all students about recess and coats. Students need to be bringing their coats and sweatshirts for outside. It is too cold to be outside without a coat or sweatshirt. Underarmour, the long sleeve t-shirt brand, does not count as a coat or sweatshirt.

Pep band will perform tomorrow night at the home basketball game. Band members should meet in the band room at 5:30. Wear your band shirt.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Lunch today is chicken nuggets.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

This afternoon is the pie throwing extravaganza. Teachers, you were sent a dismissal order last week on email. Students will be dismissed from the New Gym after the event to head to buses and the cars.

A reminder to all students about recess and coats. Students need to be bringing their coats and sweatshirts for outside. It is too cold to be outside without a coat or sweatshirt. Underarmour, the long sleeve t-shirt brand, does not count as a coat or sweatshirt.

Just a reminder...7th and 8th Grade Band members you have band 1st hour today. Also, 6th grade Chorus members, you have chorus during PE time today, unless you have instrumental lessons today.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Lunch today is spaghetti.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

Just a reminder for 6th grade boys in basketball, there is practice tonight night at 6:00 p.m. Please see Coach Uftring if you cannot make it. 5th grade boys, don’t forget that you are also allowed to attend until the first game in January.

Please dismiss all Jr. High Basketball players and cheerleaders at 2:55 for an away game today.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Lunch today is a hot dog.

Reminder that Wednesday is a regular school attendance day until 3:00-3:05. There is no early dismissal. However, Thursday and Friday are days off to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

Speech members- Do not forget to attend the Speech Parents' Night tonight from 6-7 in the Frisk Gym! Mark your calendars!

Congratulations to Grayson on an oustanding performs witht the IMEA District 3 Band at ISU on Saturday. Way to go Grayson! We are proud of you!

Just a reminder for 6th grade boys in basketball, there is practice tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. Please see Coach Uftring if you cannot make it. 5th grade boys, don’t forget that you are also allowed to attend until the first game in January.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Lunch today is our big turkey dinner.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

Good luck to Grayson as he travels to ISU tomorrow to represent MGS in the IMEA District 3 Band! Way to go Grayson!

The 8th grade boy's basketball team defeated Dee-Mack last night 55-33 in a very hard fought game. Alex led all scores with 19, while Austin had 14 points. Practice tonight after school.

Speech members- Do not forget to attend the Speech Parents' Night on Monday from 6-7 in the Frisk Gym! Mark your calendars!

The following students need to see Mrs. Markle immediately this morning (she will not be here this afternoon): Kara, Matt, Heidi, Liz, Michael, Luke, Travis, Isaiah, and Kelsie.

Mrs. Tyler would like to announce that AJ is the winner of the Tortilla Chip # in the jar. The total amount of tortilla chips in the jar was 181. AJ’s guess was 178. AJ, please see Mrs. Tyler after announcements for your prize. Congratulations.

Also, the Jr. High winners of lunch with Mrs. Marshall, from the book fair are Amira, Audrey, Gill, Luke, Ashlyn, and Rachel. Mrs. Marshall will have a letter for you to take home today.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Lunch today is hamburger on a bun.

Students, don’t forget about the book fair going on in the library. There are many great books to be bought there.

Friday night the MGS Speech Team participated in their 2009 State Speech Contest at Germantown Middle School. The Speech Team ended the night with 49 first place medals, 22 second places ribbons, and 7 third place ribbons. Way to go Birds with the Words! The students did a fantastic job and represented MGS well! The Speech Team would like to thank all of the
volunteer coaches who made their success possible! Speech Team members: Do not forget about Parent's Night scheduled for next Monday, Nov. 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Frisk Gym. Awards will be distributed at that time. Mark your calendars!

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Good luck to the 8th graders who will be taking their Explore Test, their HS placement tests today. 8th graders, give us your best efforts. Work smart! Don’t forget that you need #2 pencils with good erasers and your calculator.

November 10, 2009

Lunch today is super nachos.

There will be no 6th grade boys basketball practice this evening until further notice.

Monday, November 09, 2009

Lunch today is popcorn shrimp.

This is the last week for Music Booster Fruit and Cheesecake sales. Complete order forms and money are to be turned in to Mrs. Markle and Miss Trotter today. Band students...bring your orders to PE and drop them off in the band room or your way to the locker rooms.

Students, don’t forget about the book fair going on in the library. There are many great books to be bought there.

Speech Team Members: There is a MANDATORY SPEECH MEETING on Tuesday, November 10th from 3:15-3:45 in Mrs. Anglin's room. Final Contest details will be given, and it is important for you to be there! Please see Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Anglin with any questions. CONTEST IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH!

5th and 6th grade boys, you received your practice schedule for November basketball. 5th grade boys, please remember that you are allowed to attend practices with 6th grade boys as an Open Gym until the 1st game in January.If you are interested in attending, please make sure that you have an updated physical on file.

Friday, November 06, 2009

Lunch today is macaroni and cheese.

This is the last week for Music Booster Fruit and Cheesecake sales. Complete order forms and money are to be turned in to Mrs. Markle and Miss Trotter on Monday, November 9th

Students, don’t forget about the book fair going on in the library. There are many great books to be bought there.

Speech Team Members: No speech practice tonight! There is a MANDATORY SPEECH MEETING on Tuesday, November 10th from 3:15-3:45 in Mrs. Anglin's room. Final Contest details will be given, and it is important for you to be there! Please see Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Anglin with any questions. CONTEST IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH!

PACC singers please turn in your permission slips--they were due last week! Thank you 6th graders for turning yours in on time.

November 04, 2009

Lunch today is fish sticks.

This is the last week for Music Booster Fruit and Cheesecake sales. Complete order forms and money are to be turned in to Mrs. Markle and Miss Trotter on Monday, November 9th

A reminder to all Jr. High students, no shorts allowed at this point in the year. This does include capris, or the longer shorts. Your legs need to be covered. The weather is changing and it’s too cold to be wearing something without covering your legs.

Jr. High students, the homework coupon drawing boxes will be out through homeroom today. After homeroom, they will be brought into the office. I will draw today during lunch and announce the winners after lunch.

All speech team members need to check in with Mrs. Anglin @ 8th Hour Today! Thank You. Bring scripts with you.

Students, don’t forget about the book fair going on in the library. There are many great books to be bought there.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Lunch today is chicken and gravy over biscuits.

This is the last week for Music Booster Fruit and Cheesecake sales. Complete order forms and money are to be turned in to Mrs. Markle and Miss Trotter on Monday, November 9th.

A reminder to all Jr. High students, no shorts allowed at this point in the year. This does include capris, or the longer shorts. Your legs need to be covered. The weather is changing and it’s too cold to be wearing something without covering your legs.

A big thank you to the Jr. High students who attended Friday night’s dance. You all were well behaved and seemed to have a great time!

Jr. High students, the homework coupon drawing boxes will be out today and tomorrow. Please get out your coupons and have them ready. When you see the boxes, please put your coupons in them.

Please announce tomorrow morning (Tues the 3rd)- Any Speech Team members who practice with Mrs. Marsha Brown tonight need to report to Mrs. Anglin's room instead for speech practice.

Monday, November 02, 2009

Lunch today is a hamburger.