New:  Starting Tuesday, the recognition committee will be selling Thanksgiving Thankful grams that you can send to your friends to let them know how much you appreciate them.  Small grams are 50 cents and large grams are $1.  We will be selling them in the cafeteria during the morning program and during 8th grade lunch. You have one week to purchase as many thankful grams as you can.  All proceeds go to funding the 8th grade recognition party.

New:  Hey 8th graders! Guess what friday is?  Spare change friday.  Bring in your coins or spare change and donate to the recognition fund. The more money we raise, the better party we get. Some one will be coming around in homeroom to collect your change.

8th grade students and parents, there are only two spaces left for Washington DC trip.  If you are interested, please come see, call or email Mrs. Calderon asap!

8th grade girls basketball players who are not traveling to the game tonight: There will be no practice due to a conflict in the Jefferson gym.

119 items have already been collected for the 6th Grade CAN Drive.  Please bring nonperishable items to your 6th grade homeroom class before November 21 to support the Muscatine Food Pantry.

The second quarter Box Tops Challenge has been declared.  Bring your Box Tops to your ELA Teacher and help your grade win the challenge.

Applications for the Veterans Day stars are available in the cafeteria. Please fill one out for someone you know that is or has served in the Military.

November 11th is Veteran’s Day, a time to say thank you to all the men and women who have volunteered their time to serve our country.  With the many events taking place that day, CMS would like to host a special day on November 15th to show our appreciation and gratitude.  We are excited to invite veterans from all branches of service and conflicts to share their courageous experiences and join us in a day of learning.

If you are, or know a veteran who would like to speak to the CMS student body about life in the military, we would love hear from you.  To show our gratitude, and honor our veterans, lunch will be provided.  Any parents and guardians of our students are invited to join us in the Auditorium to sit back and relive the stories these amazing men and women share.

If you have anyone who would like to speak or have any questions please contact Troy Kulland at 563-263-7784 or at troy.kulland@mcsdonline.org.

Have you ever wanted to act and sing? Why not try out for the Central/West Musical! This year we will be doing Elf the Musical. This show is funny and a lot of fun. Tryouts will be November 14, 15, 16 and 21st.  Sign up for an audition time at www.muskiechoir.com Audition materials may be picked up in the choir room.

Books on hold for Trenton Dennis, Mason Beatty, Michael Carver,  Alianiz Riveria, Erica Delano, Brenden Schumaker,  Ashlyn Ruiz-Quiroz,   Emily Ross,  Myles OBrien,  Jair Hernandez, Lily Kallenberger, Riley Honts, Cooper Peine, Aidan Kelly

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