Today is a purple day

Wednesday will be a gold day

The winner of March Book Madness is…. Wonder! Thanks to all who voted!

Students will be attending Ag Safety Day on Tuesday, April 9th. Permission slips were sent home last week. If the permission slip has been not signed on both sides your child will not be able to attend. Please return these today.

The 7TH annual MCSD Race for the Schools – 5K and Muskie Mile TIMED run will be held on Saturday, May 4th at the Muscatine High School.  The 5K begins at 8:30 am and the Muskie Mile begins at 8:00 am.

New this Year – There will be 2 Bounce Houses at the start finish line for kids to enjoy before and after the race.  Bounce Houses are being donated by Bash-N-Bounce! All students who participate in the 1-mile or 5K race will receive a race water bottle.  SPECIAL recognition for students who complete both races! Be sure to mark on your registration from if you want to run both races. You will just need to pay the 5K price and you will receive one shirt.

Student fees are discounted to encourage student participation.  The student fees are $10.00 for the 5K and $5.00 for the Muskie Mile. Scholarships are available for MCSD students to cover the registration fees. Be sure to register before the fees increase on April 25.

This event is designed to promote physical fitness within the community of Muscatine and the Muscatine Community School District. Proceeds from the race support MCSD Physical Education programs and student wellness.  Special awards will be presented to the business and MCSD School with the greatest participation.

Registration forms are available at  the Muscatine Running Club website at: http://www.machlink.com/~muscatinerunningclub/ just click on the calendar tab.  MCSD Race for the Schools is the second race in the Grand Prix Circuit competition in Muscatine.

On-line registration is available at: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/RaceForTheSchools.  Don’t forget – registration Fees increase after April 25, so register now!

To view the lunch menu, please follow this link. https://muscatine.nutrislice.com/menu

Today’s Lunch

Macaroni & Cheese

Cornbread

Cheeseburger

Cheesy Broccoli

Strawberries & Blueberries

Thursday’s Lunch:

Egg Rolls

Sweet & Sour Sauce

Cheeseburger

Glazed Carrots

Mandarin Oranges

From the Athletic Department~ In order for your 7th/8th grade student to participate in a sport, 3 forms will need to be turned in to the Central Middle School Athletic Department/Attendance Office:

1) Central Middle School Athletic Form ~ signed by parent/guardian and student athlete, good for the school year participating

2) Concussion Form ~ signed by parent/guardian and student athlete, good for the school year participating

3) Iowa Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination form ~ signed my medical licensed professional and parent/guardian, good for 13 months from the date of physical.  These can be found online on the Central Middle School site under Activities & Athletics or can be picked up at CMS.

If your student is going to be absent please contact:

Muscatine Community School District Attendance

AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY

Email: attendance@mcsdonline.org

Telephone: 563-263-7223