WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL             ANNOUNCEMENTS                         5/2/2019

Today is a GOLD Day!

Upcoming events and dates to remember:

May 16 – Orchestra concert 6:30pm lg. gym

May 21 – Band concert 6:30pm lg. gym

May 23 – Chorus concert 6:30pm lg. gym

May 27 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

May 31 – 8^th grade Recognition 10:00am lg. gym

June 3 – Talent Show – 1:30pm lg. gym

June 5 – Last Day of School – 2 hour early dismissal

Students, have you been looking for the perfect opportunity to be judged and win prizes for being awesome?  If so, make sure you stop outside the gold office to sign up for the West Middle School talent show.  You must sign up for the talent show by the end of lunch Monday, as auditions will be held late next week.  Please make sure you will be available for the day and time you sign up.  If you have questions please see Miss Fox or Mrs. Castillo.  

Auditions for next year’s high school show choirs are next Thursday after school here at West. Any 8th grade student can audition regardless of choir or show choir experience. Auditions will run from 3:30-5:00/5:30. See Mr. Swartzendruber for audition materials.

The MCSD Middle School Transition Committee is extending an invitation to the Muscatine community to participate in the process of submitting suggestions for the name of the combined middle school which is scheduled to open on July 30, 2020. Please visit www.muscatine.k12.ia.us to submit your choice.

Do you like to lead, plan, problem-solve, organize, and make decisions? MHS StuCo might be the place for you! 8th-grade students interested in serving on the Muscatine High School Student Council for the 2019-2020 school year need to pick up an application packet in the front office. Application packets are due Wednesday, May 8th by 3:30 to the front office of your perspective school. Packets will then be forwarded to the StuCo advisors. (Read directions carefully!)

The 8th Grade Spring Fling is Saturday, May 11th in the MHS Cafeteria from 8-10pm. Entrance is $5. Students need to bring their student IDs to get into the dance. Hope to see our incoming Muskies there! (8th graders only!)

The 7^th annual Race For The Schools 5K and Muskie Mile TIMED run will be held on Saturday, May 4^th at the Muscatine High School. Registration packets are available in both the GOLD and PURPLE offices. Registration fees increase after April 25^th so sign up soon!

For your convenience all athletic and activity events can now be found on the WMS calendar.  This one stop convenient calendar will make it easy for staff, students and parents to access dates and times for all activities. Just click on the “School Calendar” tab at the top right.

If you have any questions or if your child will not be at school for any reason, you can e-mail attendance@mcsdonline.org or call 563-263-7223

LUNCH TODAY: Mandarin Orange Chicken w/ Rice or Chicken Filet Sandwich

5/3/19: Hot Dog