Attention! all 8th grade girls interested in trying out for high school softball, there will be an informational meeting at West Middle School Gym at 5:10pm on Wednesday, April 6th.

The 8th graders will be selling class t-shirts for a fundraiser.  If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, forms will be available in room 206.  If any 6th or 7th graders who want to purchase a t-shirt can get extra forms in room 206  or in the main office .

There is still leftover band candy available for $6.00 a box.  Talk to Mr. Rickard if interested.

Due to this week shortened schedules there will be no regularly scheduled band lessons today.  

We are taking orders for the yearbook. We estimate they will be in at the beginning of May. Pre-ordering will guarantee you get a yearbook. Yearbooks are $16 and can be paid for in the main office.

A Middle School Dance is scheduled on April 15th from 8-10 in the High School’s gym. There will be a $5 fee at the door to attend the dance.

Congratulations to Samantha Rada, Laura Comstock, Karena Jensen, Zachery Bean, Abigail Stamler, and Emmy Holthe  for completing the 24 book challenge!

Library books on hold for Caitlyn Cohn, Emma Yerington, Jonathan Taverna,, Jaime Martinez,Jonathan Garibay, Jasmine Cuellar, Josalynn jones, and Ashley Brugman.

Track & Field athletes make sure all your forms are turned in and shirt orders are due in the attendance office Monday, April 11.

Notes from the Kitchen

Please take a minute to check out your lunch account.  Starting May 1st till the end of the school year, you will not longer be allowed to charge your lunch.  If you do not have money in your account you will be offered a peanut butter and orange juice.  You may still deposit money into your account. Thank You

For Parent/Teacher Announcements:

Attn: 8th grade parents – Muskie Booster Members needed.  The Muskie Boosters are currently recruiting new board members for the 2016-2017 Board.  Board members help with special events like Fall kick-off, Cake Auction, etc. also helping with concession volunteers.  The Muskie Boosters support all MHS sports, activities, clubs, etc raising funds and helping keep the activities/sports going. If you would like to hear more about being a board member or signing up for the board, please contact Susan Eversmeyer at saeversmeyer@machlink.com or Dena Bates at batesdc5@gmail.com.

Upcoming dates and events

April 5-8 Iowa Assessment Testing

April 12 – 7th/8th Track Meet 4:00-7:00 @ MHS

April 14 – 7th/8th Track Meet 4:00-7:00 @ MHS

April 15 – 2 Hour Early Dismissal

April 18 – 7th/8th Track Meet @ Clinton High School

                $2.00 Admission for Adults/ $1.00 Admission for Students/Child

April 19 – ½ of 7th tour University of Iowa

April 20 – other ½ of 7th  tour University of iowa

April 20 – 8th MCC Tour 8:45-12:00

April 22 – Day of Caring

April 26 – 7th/8th Track Meet 4:00-7:00 @ MHS

April 27 – 6th to Ag Center 8:30-12:00 Monsanto Safety Day

New Boundary Look Up Tool Available!

Posted: 15 Mar 2016 08:55 AM PDT

There is now a new “boundary” lookup tool for parents to use for determining which school a certain address “should” attend. It’s very easy and intuitive. (It DOES NOT indicate whether a student should ride the bus or walk.)

http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/maps/

Tips:

• To use it full screen click the “full screen” button in the upper right-hand corner of the map interface.

• You can use the sprocket icon to choose which “layers” are shown. By default only the district layer is shown, but you can change that to elementary boundaries, middle school etc.

• When you search an address it will show you which elementary, middle school and high school (only one choice) that address should attend.

• You can also click the directions and it will use google maps to plot walking or driving directions from the home to the school.

Parents: The lunch for April 13th will be switched to a sack lunch.  Students will receive a sack lunch containing a cold cut combo sandwich, carrots, apple, cookie, and milk. Students will be eating outside this day with their teachers and classmates!

The CMS January 2016 Newsletter click on the link CMSJanuary2016Newsletter

Here is the link for the 1st quarter Honor Roll Students. 

Honor Roll   Here is the link for the 2nd quarter Honor Roll

Notes from the Athletic Department:

All forms listed below need to be on file at school in order to participate in any athletic activity and practice, these are available in the attendance office or on the CMS website.

To be able to participate the student needs to have the following forms turned in~

CMS Athletic Form with a student and parent signature

An up to date physical *parent signature is needed on this form

Heads Up:Concussion Form with a student and parent signature