MIDDLE SCHOOL MINUTES

NOVEMBER 2008

End of 1st Grading Period

The first grading period ended Friday, October 31st. We will make every attempt to send the grade cards home on November 7th.

National Honor Society Ceremony - Tuesday, Novemer 11 @ 4:30 PM

5th & 6th Grade Dance – Friday, November 14, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

2-Hour Late Start

Wednesday, November 22nd

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break will be November 26th, 27th, and 28th.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

The first round of Parent/Teacher Conferences for the 2008-2009school year will be held on Thursday, November 13th, from 4:00-7:30 PM and Tuesday, November 18th, from 3:00-6:30 PM. Please call 826-3071 to schedule a conference time.

Band & ChoirConcert

The 5th & 6th grade band & choir students will hold their first concert of this year on Monday, November 24th, at 7:00 PM.

8th Grade Homework Reward

The following students were recognized for completing all of their homework for the 1st nine weeks. They received a giant candy bar and a homework pass: Sierra Adams, Austin Bidwell, Jennifer Boggs, Chelsie Brentlinger, Elizabeth Burkett, Alex Caryl, Seth Collier, Nathan Collins, Kyla Colwell, Brandon Edwards, Cherice Goodridge, Boston Gregg, Taylor Huffman, Ryan Kaylor, Anna McKenzie, Colton, Mowery, Sydney Myers, Christopher Nott, Dayna Ober, Marshal O’Brien, Audrey Penwell, Amanda Reed, Chad Reisinger, Mason Ryan, Lindsey Salyer, Deven Sheldrew, Megan Thompson, Ryan Thurman, Haley Vincent and Jacob Watkins.

NOVEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Megan Thompson

Parents: Larry and Shanna Taylor

School activities and awards: Basketball

If I were Principal for a day: have a huge party

Favorite school memory: The 8th grade dance this year.

Favorite subject: Math

My advice to parents: let your children have more freedom

People who have been an inspiration to me are: my best friends

Lately, I have been reading: Speak

Favorite book: Twilight

Favorite movie: Little Nicky

In my free time, I like to: pass the football with my brother

When I grow up I want to: a RN or a CSI agent

Jacob Watkins

Parents: Darcy & Jerry Watkins

School activities and awards: football, basketball, baseball, National Honor

Society

If I were Principal for a day: I would cancel school so I don’t have to deal with

the craziness.

Favorite school memory: playing sports

Favorite subject: Math

My advice to parents: give your child all of the chances to do what they want

People who have been an inspiration to me are: my parent and my friends

Lately, I have been reading: Found by Margret Petterson Haddix

Favorite book: Found

Favorite movie: We Are Marshall and Remember the Titans

In my free time, I like to: play sports, hang out with my friends

When I grow up I want to: I’ve not really thought that far ahead because I don’t

think I’m ready to look that far ahead. I’m having too much fun now!

Hunting Reminder

According to the attendance policy established by the Triad Board of Education, hunting is not an excused absence. Students who miss school to go hunting will be charged an unexcused absence. If the student accompanies the parent on a “hunting vacation,” the office must be notified in advance in order for the absence to be excused.