WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL                 ANNOUNCEMENTS                     5/4/2015

Today is a BLUE Day!

Upcoming events and dates to remember:

May 8 – Semiformal Dance at MHS 7pm to 9pm

May 12 – 6^th grade to River Bandits

May 25 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

May 26 – WMS Talent Show 1:30 Lg Gym

May 28 – 8^th grade Recognition 10:00am

May 29 – Last day of School – 2 hour early dismissal

Wonder Women of West will be meeting TUESDAY right after school! See you in Mrs. Burback’s room TOMORROW!

Any 8th grade or high school girl interested in playing softball, tryouts will be on May 11th and 12th from 4-6:30 at Kent Stein Park on fields #4 and 5.  Please contact Coach Kim Davis with any questions at kim.davis@mcsdonline.org or 978-495-2905

We invite you to attend the 1st Annual Muskie Baseball Hit-A-Thon on May 14th at Tom Bruner Field. Your Muskie Baseball players will be performing in a HR derby similar to what you see on TV to help raise funds for the baseball program. There will be music and a live broadcast by Vintage Sound 93.1 and our own radio personality Tony Tone. There will be catering from Hy-Vee grill, as well as entertainment for all of our youth, which include speed pitch and a bounce house. We also want to welcome all youth in the dugout to spend time with our players. Community members will also have the opportunity to win the following items through a raffle: an autographed picture of Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo, a burrito for a week for a year from Mami’s, Muskie Baseball apparel, and more. Hope to see you all on May 14th!

The main office has information and registration forms for the 2015 Muscatine High School Summer Boy’s Basketball Camp. Deadline to register is June 26^th.

Attention 8^th grade students!  If you are 14 years old and would like to make some money this summer, please stop by the counselor’s office to pick up information about detasseling.

Stop by the main office for info on the 2015 Muskie Football Camp. Camp dates are August 4, 5, 6 2015. Cost is $35.00 for grades 5^th – 8^th.

Jamie Young, an assistant coach for the 17 time NBA Champion Boston Celtics, will host his 2^nd annual Youth Basketball Academy to support the Erika Kate Hope Alliance.

Registration is now available so stop by the main office for more information.

Muscatine High School Student Council is excited to announce that it is holding its first ever Middle School Semi-Formal Dance on Friday, May 8 at Muscatine High School from 7-9pm. It is open to 6th-8th graders. It will cost $5 at the door.

We are also in need of chaperones! It would be from 6:50-9:10pm. If you are interested or have any questions please email Macy Morrow at morrowmt@mcsdoline.org.

Parents, plan to support the Muskies by becoming a Muskie Booster Board member. Meet new people, have fun and show your Muskie spirit! Visit www.muskiebooster.com to learn more, see pictures of past events, and see the MHS activities supported by the Muskie Booster’s. Let us know you would like to be part of the Muskie Booster’s as a Board Member.  Contact Dena Bates at batesdc5@gmail.com ph# 563-299-1235 or Aaron Eversmeyer at saeversmeyer@machlink.com ph# 563-299-7349.   Your help makes a huge difference! Thank you!”

Come join Susan Orvis & the MHS girls Basketball staff & team for the 2015 “Girls Basketball Fundamentals Camp”. This camp is designed for young players, (those entering grades 4 – 8; age groups divided) and will teach the fundamentals and team concept through competitive play and contests. We expect a lot teaching, learning and FUN! A purple and white basketball will be provided to each camper. Cost of the camp is $50.00. Stop by the main office for a registration form.

Stop by the main office for information on the Salvation Army’s Kid Zone Day Camp taking place over the summer.

Any 8^th grade boy interested in trying out for the MHS high school baseball team will have the opportunity to do so on May 5 at 4:00pm at Tom Bruner Field. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Colón at West Middle School (563) 263-0411 or edwin.colon@mcsdonline.org

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.

The Attendance Office has purple NIKE athletic bags for sale for $30.00. Stop by to take a look.

If you have any questions or if your child will not be at school for any reason, you can e-mail me at krista.hartman@mcsdonline.org or you can call 563-263-0411 anytime after 7:30 a.m.

LUNCH TODAY: Hot Dog or Breaded Chicken Sandwich

5/5/15: Taco Meat & Cheese w/ Tortilla Chips