Friday, April 30, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is super nachos.

Extracurricular

If you ordered tickets for the Peoria Chief baseball game, through Homer's Reading Program: your tickets can pick-up at the Will Call Window at the Peoria Chief Box Office. Make sure you tell your parents. The game is this Sunday May 2nd.

All softball girls attending the Peoria Chiefs game on Sunday need to meet the team and Coach Horner at the front gates at 12:00. Remember to wear your team t-shirt.

Good luck to the Jr. High band as they compete in state contest tomorrow at Chiddix. Band members should meet in the band room at 7:30 tomorrow morning. Don't forget black shoes, black socks and plain white t-shirts.

A reminder to our Jr. High students regarding proper recess behavior…you will begin receiving after school detentions for improper behavior. That includes talking when you are not supposed to be, throwing rocks, improper use of the equipment, etc. You know what is expected when you are outside, when you are going outside, and when you are coming inside.

Also, Jr. High students, when you are waiting for your rides after practices and activities, please stay out of the rocks and landscaping out front. The rocks are to stay in the garden area where they have been placed.

Girl's track practice for today, Friday, is cancelled. Be sure to stop by the office and get next week's schedule if u haven't gotten one yet.

Thursday, April 29, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is a deli turkey sandwich.

If you ordered tickets for the Peoria Chief baseball game, through Homer's Reading Program: your tickets can pick-up at the Will Call Window at the Peoria Chief Box Office. Make sure you tell your parents. The game is this Sunday May 2nd.

All softball girls attending the Peoria Chiefs game on Sunday need to meet the team and Coach Horner at the front gates at 12:00. Remember to wear your team t-shirt.

A reminder to our Jr. High students regarding proper recess behavior…you will begin receiving after school detentions for improper behavior. That includes talking when you are not supposed to be, throwing rocks, improper use of the equipment, etc. You know what is expected when you are outside, when you are going outside, and when you are coming inside.

Also, Jr. High students, when you are waiting for your rides after practices and activities, please stay out of the rocks and landscaping out front. The rocks are to stay in the garden area where they have been placed.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is a corn dog.

Extracurricular

A reminder to our Jr. High students regarding proper recess behavior…you will begin receiving after school detentions for improper behavior. That includes talking when you are not supposed to be, throwing rocks, improper use of the equipment, etc. You know what is expected when you are outside, when you are going outside, and when you are coming inside.

Come out and support your Lady Redbirds softball team as they get recognized for their outstanding season before the Peoria Chiefs game this Sunday at 1:00. All softball girls that ordered tickets for the Chiefs game on Sunday need to pick them up from Coach Horner today. The team will meet at 12:00 at the front gates of the stadium on Sunday.

One of our third graders, Steven, has won third place in the local PBS GO Kids writing contest. (This used to be the Reading Rainbow contest). His story, "Hot Doggin' Bob" wowed the judges. Steven will be honored at a ceremony on May 13th at the PBS TV station. Way to go Steven..........we are so proud of you!!!!!

Any 8th grader that has money to go on the field trip, please see Mrs. McIntosh before you go to PE.

Also, Jr. High students, when you are waiting for your rides after practices and activities, please stay out of the rocks and landscaping out front. The rocks are to stay in the garden area where they have been placed.

Congratulations to our band students and Ms. Trotter on an outstanding performance last night. All who attended enjoyed themselves.

Thank you to all students who attended the Family Reading Night last night as well.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is a chicken wrap.

Extracurricular

A reminder to our Jr. High students regarding proper recess behavior…you will begin receiving after school detentions for improper behavior. That includes talking when you are not supposed to be, throwing rocks, improper use of the equipment, etc. You know what is expected when you are outside, when you are going outside, and when you are coming inside.

Good luck to 6th Grade and Jr. High Band on your Spring Concert tonight. Jr. High Band members should meet in the band room at 6...don't forget black socks, black shoes and plain white t-shirt. 6th Grade Band Members should meet in the band room at 6:30.

Latchkey students, after school, you will be checking in this afternoon in the Frisk Gym. The Cafeteria and the AP room will be in use this afternoon setting up for the Family Reading Night. Tonight is also our Jr. High Band Concert in the New Gym. The playground and front parking lots will be available for parking this evening. Please remind your parents of that when you arrive.

Monday, April 26, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is a pork fritter.

Extracurricular

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

All 8th Grade Band students should go to the band room 1st hour.

Friday, April 23, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today are tacos.

Extracurricular

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

2nd grade music classes: Please bring a pencil and three colored pencils or crayons to music today for your listening test.

All track students need to pick up the schedule for next week in the Jr. High office.

Congratulations B team scholastic bowl on winning your last meet of the season against Creve Coeur. A Team study up for Regionals on Wednesday!

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is popcorn shrimp.

Extracurricular

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

2nd grade music classes: Please bring a pencil and three colored pencils or crayons to music today and Friday for your listening test.
Track students who will be gone today for the conference meet need to make sure that they have turned in whatever work is due today and have gotten whatever work will be missed while they are gone. All track students need to pick up the schedule for next week in the Jr. High office.

Happy Secrataries Day to our secretaries here at MGS. When you see them, make sure you tell them thank you for all that they do for you!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is a hot dog.

Extracurricular

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

Any cheerleader that needs to try on a size small t-shirt needs to see Coach McIntosh before or after school on Tuesday or Weds this week. If you have not been sized for a t-shirt, please see Coach McIntosh before or after school on Tuesday.

2nd grade music classes: Please bring a pencil and three colored pencils or crayons to music today, tomorrow and Friday for your listening test. Solo & ensembles: 7th & 8th gr ensembles, please meet today after lunch. Flying Free duet please meet at 12:15.

Track students who will be gone tomorrow for the conference meet need to make sure that they have turned in whatever work is due tomorrow (Thursday) and have gotten whatever work will be missed while they are gone.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is pepperoni pizza.

Extracurricular

Attention 8th graders: The MTHS Marching Band will meet this week Tuesday, April 20th from 6:30 to 8:30. This Marching Band session is for all Wind, Percussion, & Guard students who are interested in participating in the 2010 season. It's not too late to join marching band. IF you can't attend please contact Mr. Render ASAP to secure a drill spot at the High School. All DRUM LINE (both battery and Front ensemble members will probably be sent home earlier than Winds and Guard for logistical reasons.

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

Any cheerleader that needs to try on a size small t-shirt needs to see Coach McIntosh before or after school on Tuesday or Weds this week. If you have not been sized for a t-shirt, please see Coach McIntosh before or after school on Tuesday.

Friday, April 16, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is spaghetti.

Extracurricular

All softball girls need to turn in their permission slips for the Chiefs game to Coach Horner by Friday, April 16th along with the number of adults attending.

Please be checking the lost and found in the AP room. It will be cleared out on Friday of this week.

Attention 8th graders: The MTHS Marching Band will meet next week Tuesday, April 20th from 6:30 to 8:30. This Marching Band session is for all Wind, Percussion, & Guard students who are interested in participating in the 2010 season. It's not too late to join marching band. IF you can't attend please contact Mr. Render ASAP to secure a drill spot at the High School . All DRUM LINE (both battery and Front ensemble members will probably be sent home earlier than Winds and Guard for logistical reasons.

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.
7th-8th Grade Band and Art students your House of Blues Permission slips and money must be turned in to Miss Trotter or Mrs. Foster by Monday.

Excellent job to both scholastic bowl teams for wins against Washington Beverly Manor. Let's keep it up for Saturday's rematch!

Track athletes that are leaving for the Student Council Convention today or any others not attending practice today please stop by the junior high office to pick up your track schedule for next week.

Thursday, April 15, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is a chili cheese wrap.

Extracurricular

All softball girls need to turn in their permission slips for the Chiefs game to Coach Horner by Friday, April 16th along with the number of adults attending.

Please have Student Council members that want to go to the Soup Kitchen on April 24 come down to Mrs. Peck's room and sign up.

Miss Reed needs to see all A team scholastic bowl members during lunch for a brief meeting about Saturday's tournament.

Please be checking the lost and found in the AP room. It will be cleared out on Friday of this week.

Attention 8th graders: The MTHS Marching Band will meet next week Tuesday, April 20th from 6:30 to 8:30. This Marching Band session is for all Wind, Percussion, & Guard students who are interested in participating in the 2010 season. It's not too late to join marching band. IF you can't attend please contact Mr. Render ASAP to secure a drill spot at the High School . All DRUM LINE (both battery and Front ensemble members will probably be sent home earlier than Winds and Guard for logistical reasons.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - Daily Announcements

Lunch today is chicken and gravy.

Extracurricular

All softball girls need to turn in their permission slips for the Chiefs game to Coach Horner by Friday, April 16th along with the number of adults attending.

Please have Student Council members that want to go to the Soup Kitchen on April 24 come down to Mrs. Peck’s room and sign up.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Lunch today is a rib sandwich.

All softball girls need to turn in their permission slips for the Chiefs game to Coach Horner by Friday, April 16th along with the number of adults attending.

Please dismiss 6th Grade Band at 11:27 (end of 4th hour)....not 11:13.

Please have Student Council members that want to go to the Soup Kitchen on April 24 come down to my room and sign up.

April 12, 2010 Daily Announcements

Lunch today is a hamburger.

6th grade Band students, all permission slips for tomorrow's symphony trip need to be turned in to Ms. Trotter by the end of today.

Track practice will be tonight until 5:00 p.m. All students need to be picked up at MTHS at 5:00.