Congratulations to the CMS Band Department on some fine performances during solo ensemble contest last Saturday.  Students that received outstanding soloist recognition include: Jaydon Dillie and Maddie Heater on Clarinet, Karena Jenson on Horn, Michael Cawiezell on Horn, and Andrew Kundel on Bari Sax.

Jazz Band Rehearsal Tomorrow Morning at 7:30 A.M.  No Jazz on Thursday.

In case you missed it the first time, there will be a re-order of books by the visiting author, Sarah Prineas.  Order forms are available in the library.  All orders are due April 6th.  Last chance to get your own signed copy of books in the Magic Thief and Winterling series.

Congratulations to Nathan Audas on his advancement to the National History Bee!  

8th graders…. Class T-shirt  sales begin today. This is our biggest fundraiser for the recognition party.  We only have $175 for the party at this point. Order forms have been passed out in homeroom.  You have until Tuesday April 4th to purchase a class t-shirt.   Please only send cash.  We won’t be accepting any checks.  Receipts will be given for all orders.  All orders may be placed in Ms Arnold’s box or you may bring to room 206.  

8th grade girls interested in cheerleading at MHS~you can pick up an informational packet in the attendance office

Muscatine Cheer Program is holding their 2017 fall tryouts on Sunday, April 2nd for all current

8th – 11th graders. Packets can be picked up at the Attendance Office starting March 2nd.

There will be tryout clinics on March 14th, 16th, 21st, & 23rd. Tryout practices will be held on

March 28th & 30th. For more information or questions, please email Coach Sink at muskiecheercoach@gmail.com.

7th and 8th grade Track and Field athletes make sure your athletic, concussion and physical forms are turned in to the attendance office. Practice begins today. Track and Field shirt order forms are available in the attendance office.

8th graders, there will be no more Gym Squad until the end of track season.  Again, no more Gym Squad.

8th grade book club meeting Tues.  6th grade book club meeting Thursday.

Library books on hold for Liliana Bautista,  Brock Pace, Christian Martinez, Cece Freers, Sa’Reena Glenn & Dylan Marsiglio

Parents:

CMS Band web site:

https://sites.google.com/site/centralmiddleschoolbands/meleven-html

Order form for autographed copies of Sarah Prineas books: click here.  Orders are due April 6th.

If you would like to donate to the Muskie Locker they are in need of the following:

Food

Snack crackers

Cereal

Granola Bars

Mac & cheese

Saltines

Soup

Canned goods

Hygiene

Soap

Shampoo

Body wash

Body spray

Toothpaste

Deodorant

Hairties

Hair brush

Bobby pins

Hair gel

School supplies

Notebooks

Pens

Highlighters

3 ring binders

Trapper keeper

Crayons

Markers

Clothing

Socks

Shoes (boy/girl)

Shorts

Spring Jackets

Old winter coats

The fifth annual MCSD Race for the Schools – 5K and Muskie Mile fun run will be held on Saturday, May 6th at the Muscatine High School.  Forms are available outside the attendance center.

All students are encouraged to participate. This year, students will receive a 50% discount if they list their school on the registration form.  A limited number of scholarships are available for MCSD students to cover the registration fees.

This event is designed to promote physical fitness within the community of Muscatine and the Muscatine Community School District. All proceeds from this fundraiser will filter directly back to MCSD students.  Funds will be designated to support physical education and student wellness.  Special awards will be presented to the business and MCSD School with the greatest participation.

Registration forms are available at each school or you can print a registration form by visiting the Muscatine Running Club website at: http://www.machlink.com/~muscatinerunningclub/ and clicking 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.  Registration Fees increase after April 24, so register now!

This is the link to our website. http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/cms/
Library website: http://libcms.blogspot.com/