Morning Announcements for students:

The Central Middle School Choir Pops Concert will be held on Thursday, February 25th at the Central Auditorium. The concert will start at 6:30 p.m. Students should arrive and be seated by 6:15 p.m. for warm ups. Students should dress up and look their best. Please No jeans or T-shirts. Jeans may be worn if they are the nicest available clothing choice. Show Choir students will be wearing their costumes during the regular portion of the choir concert. If you have any questions/concerns, please contact Mr. Tolle as soon as possible.

The Muscatine Community YMCA will be hosting a middle school dance on Sat. Feb. 27th  from 7:30-10:30pm.  Tickets are on sale now at the Y for just  $4.00.  If any are left, they will be $5.00 at the door.  DJ, Dancing, Dodgeball, Open Gym, and other contest throughout the evening.  Food will be sold for a nominal fee.  Parent Chaperones are always needed.  Contact Amy Hessel at the YMCA, 263.9996 for more information or to volunteer.

There will be a jazz band rehearsal Thursday of this week starting at 7:20 A.M.

Any 8th grade students who have questions about their 9th grade schedule please stop down to the Counselor’s office and see Mr. Kulland.

Lost & Found~We have lots of items on the big coat rack on the second floor across from the main office. Please claim your hats, coats, mittens, and lunch boxes.

It’s the time of year when you start to dream about green grass, spring flowers and of course, SPRING SOCCER! The fields will be ready soon, but registration is happening now for YMCA Youth Soccer for K-8th graders. Recreational/Developmental program for every skill set! Contact Seth Hood at the Y for more information. Parent Volunteers are always needed! Deadline to register is February 20th. Check the Virtual Backpack for more information.

Remember… The Charger motto is to be ready, be respectful, and be responsible.  Make it a great day,

Chargers!!

For Parent/Teacher Announcements:

Nomination packets for the 2016 Excellence in Education Awards are now available! This year we have created a google form (thanks to Scott Comstock) that I think people will really like.  It really is a fast way to submit a nomination and the process is really smooth.  We are encouraging people to use this google form:

 http://tiny.cc/mcsd-excellence

Please note the following deadline for nominations:  Closing date is February 23, 2016.  For the nomination to be considered it must be received by:  electronically – must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., February 23, 2016, US Mail – must be postmarked no later than February 23, 2016, hand delivered to Jan Collinson no later than 4:30 p.m.  February 23, 2016 at 2900 Mulberry Avenue

(No Late Nominations Will Be Accepted).

Nominated students will be sent a letter telling them of the nomination and asking for them to complete a Self-Description Essay. Excellence in Education Award Recipients will be announced on April 5.   The  Awards Ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at MHS.

Check out the CMS November  2015 Newsletter!  click on the link  http://pub.lucidpress.com/cmsoctnewsletter

As flu season approaches, it is very important for us to monitor students that are ill, so that we can take schoolwide precautions. If your child texts you to let you know that he or she is ill, please notify the main office and ask for our nurse. By doing this, we will be able to give your child appropriate medical care, as well as determine our school wide precautions. Thanks for your understanding and support!

The CMS December 2015 Newsletter click on the link  December Newsletter

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

With winter weather approaching please feel free to check out this website for any school cancelations or delays School Closings, Delays, and Alerts

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

Muscatine Girls Softball is holding sign ups for this season.

All girls’ ages 6-18 are eligible to play in our program. Must be 6 by 12/31/16.

Dates: Feb. 8, 10 13, 17, 20, 21. Times vary by date. Check the virtual backpack for times and more information on registering.

It’s the time of year when you start to dream about green grass, spring flowers and of course, SPRING SOCCER! The fields will be ready soon, but registration is happening now for YMCA Youth Soccer for K-8th graders. Recreational/Developmental program for every skill set! Contact Seth Hood at the Y for more information. Parent Volunteers are always needed! Deadline to register is February 20th. Check the Virtual Backpack for more information.

ATTN: GOLF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Tony Robison Memorial Golf Membership Scholarship is open to all students in grades 8-12. The main criteria is the desire to play golf: not based on grades or financial need. The award is a one year junior golf membership at Geneva Golf and Country Club. Athletic eligibility is not affected. Once awarded, if selected individuals do not use it, it will be re-awarded to another individual. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2016. Applications are available at West Middle School, Central Middle School, Muscatine High School Athletic Office.

CENTRAL MS CHOIR CONCERT REMINDER

The Central Middle School Pops Choir Concert will be THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th at Central Auditorium.  Concert will start at 6:30 p.m.Students please arrive and be seated by 6:15 p.m.

Students please dress up and look your best!!  Please NO JEANS OR T-SHIRTS!!!  Show Choir Students can wear their costumes for the regular part of the concert.

Attention Muscatine 5th & 6th Graders

Register for Youth Sports Foundation Spring 2016 Co-ed Track & Field!!!

Date: Registration at the YSF office anytime from Monday March 7th- Monday March 21st deadline

Time: 9:00-4:30 P.M.

Location: YSF Office in Muscatine ( 2923 Cedar Street, Suite 3 )

Total Cost: $40.00 and includes your team t-shirt ( if there is still openings, a $10.00 late fee after March 29th )

Registration forms can be found in front of the attendance office.