MGS Junior High Homework

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-18T08:56:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a corn dog.

Extracurricular
Attention 2nd through 7th grade basketball players. Please do not forget to turn in Metamora Basketball Camp forms to Mr. Hess by May 21st. For camp forms or questions, please see Mr. Hess.

All Library books are due on Wednesday, May 19. Read for the World Record parent letters are being sent home. Ask your parents to help you sign up to keep track of your reading minutes this summer. Help make MGS the school with the most reading minutes.

Monday, May 17, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-17T09:10:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is chicken and rice.

Extracurricular
Attention 2nd through 7th grade basketball players. Please do not forget to turn in Metamora Basketball Camp forms to Mr. Hess by May 21st. For camp forms or questions, please see Mr. Hess.

Attention 7th grade students: There are still several crockpots and containers in Miss Reed's room. These must be taken care of today! Also, someone picked up the wrong container. Please check to see if you picked up a flower shaped salad bowl. Double check the name on it. If it is not yours please return it as soon as possible.

K-3..You are invited to a recorder assembly at 1:50 in the new gym today. If you would like to join us for the assembly please come down to the new gym at 1:45. 4th Grade..please come down to the gym at 1:40.

Congratulations to all sectional participants for a super effort on Saturday. We would like to wish the followimg athletes good luck as they have qualified for state this Friday and Saturday. Cal in pole vault, Gabby in hurdles and pole vault, Megan in hurdles, Delaney in hurdles, Abby in 400 and long jump, and the 8th grade 4 by 1 team consisting of Brooke, Kara, Abby, Ashleigh, Delaney. Congratulations to a great season for both boys and girls track team. State track participants, please stop by the Jr. High office to pick up your t-shirt order forms. They are due back to Mrs. Vogel tomorrow (Tuesday) before school starts to get them ordered on time!

Jr. High students – popsicles will be on the menu tomorrow so that our chorus friends can be a part of that.

Friday, May 14, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-14T09:30:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is cheeseburger.

Extracurricular
Attention 2nd through 7th grade basketball players. Please do not forget to turn in Metamora Basketball Camp forms to Mr. Hess by May 21st. For camp forms or questions, please see Mr. Hess.

After the completion of yesterday’s events in the Red versus Black Challenge, the results are in. The Red Team is this years winning team! All participants competed with determination through out the challenge and should be proud of their efforts.

Good luck to all sectional track participants as they compete tomorrow for their place at state.

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-13T09:20:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is popcorn shrimp.

Extracurricular
Attention 2nd through 7th grade basketball players. Please do not forget to turn in Metamora Basketball Camp forms to Mr. Hess by May 21st. For camp forms or questions, please see Mr. Hess.

Heading into the last day of the Red versus Black Challenge in Boys 4th through 8th grade PE classes, the Red Team has come back to tie the competition up 26 to 26. Good luck with your last day of competition today.

Just a reminder K-5 you are invited to a band assembly at 2:25 today. If you would like to join us please come down to the new gym at 2:20. Jr. High Teachers please dismiss 6-8 band members at 2:15 to set up for the assembly.

Chorus members: for those who have not done so, please turn in your T-shirt money. It is due tomorrow. Cash or coin MUST be in a marked envelope. Checks are made out to MGS Activity Fund and do not need an envelope. All Chorus music and folders MUST be turned in.

Jr. High students: tomorrow, popsicles will be sold at lunch to help raise money for our gift cards. Popsicles will be $1.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-12T08:36:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is cheese quesadilla.

Extracurricular
Attention 2nd through 7th grade basketball players. Please do not forget to turn in Metamora Basketball Camp forms to Mr. Hess by May 21st. For camp forms or questions, please see Mr. Hess.

Score update for the Red versus Black Challenge in Boys 4th through 8th grade PE classes. After the second day of competition the Black Team is still clinging to a one point lead, 18 to 17. It looks as though this competition could come down to the sportsmanship and spirit points. Good luck to all participants.

Thank you Jr. High Chorus and Prep Chorus on a wonderful program last night. Proud of your great efforts and making singing fun!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-11T09:22:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is chicken nuggets .

Extracurricular
Attention 2nd through 7th grade basketball players. Please do not forget to turn in Metamora Basketball Camp forms to Mr. Hess by May 21st. For camp forms or questions, please see Mr. Hess.

The boys 4th through 8th grade PE classes began competition in the Red versus Black Challenge on Monday. After the first day of competition the Black Team is leading by only one point, 8 to 7. Participants need to remember the importance of the spirit and sportsmanship points.

Spring Choral Concert tonight at 7 p.m. In the new gym. Please wear your concert shirts and be here by 6:30 p.m. Have a great show singers!

Good luck to the jazz bands as they perform in the Twentieth Annual Arts in Education Spring Celebration in downtown Peoria today. Please dismiss band members at 10 this morning. Thank you!

Congratulations to Rachel and Margaret who will perform in the Peoria Cornstock production of Les Miserable this summer. Way to go Rachel and Margaret!

Monday, May 10, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-10T09:03:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is a hot dog on bun.

Extracurricular

This week in Physical Education, boys 4th through 8th grade PE classes are competing in the Red versus Black Challenge. Each boy is placed on either the Red or Black Team and will compete in events all week to see which team can collect the most points. Announcements will be made through out the week updating the scores. Good luck to all participants.

Attention 2nd through 7th grade basketball players. Please do not forget to turn in Metamora Basketball Camp forms to Mr. Hess by May 21st. For camp forms or questions, please see Mr. Hess.

Jazz Night was a huge success!! Congratulations to the jazz bands on your outstanding performances and to all of you who shared your talents with us! Thanks to all of you who helped make this night a success!

Spring Choral Concert is tomorrow night, at 7 p.m., featuring the 5th/6th gr Prep Chorus, Jr. High Chorus and Jr. High Festival Chorus. Please be here at 6:30.p.m. Wear your new Chorus T-shirts along with jeans, khakis, and shoes. NO jeans with holes or flip flops! Chorus members please remit T-shirt money for those who forgot last week.

Friday, May 7, 2010 - Daily Announcement

2010-05-07T08:47:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a bologna and cheese sandwich.

Extracurricular

Chorus members; please bring in your T-shirt money today, for those who haven't done so already. Cash must be in an envelope marked with your name. Checks do not need an envelope. Festival Chorus eat first and then practice today!! Accompanist will be here.

Track athletes need to stop by the office today to pick up a schedule for next week. No track practice today.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-06T08:55:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is bbq sandwiches

Extracurricular

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Take a moment to tell your teacher how much you appreciate them and how hard they work for you. Many hours go into preparing a lesson for you to learn new things. Thank you to the student council for all of the treats in the lounges this week. The teacher’s really appreciate the goodies you have provided.

Good luck to the 4th grade recorders and 5th grade band on their Spring Concert tonight. Recorders should meet in their classrooms at 6:45 and band members should meet in the band room at 6:30. Jazz Band permission slips must be turned in to Miss Trotter by tomorrow.

Chorus members; please bring in your T-shirt money today and tomorrow, for those who haven't done so already. Cash must be in an envelope marked with your name. Checks do not need an envelope. Festival Choir members and "Remember Me duet" practice tomorrow. Duet sings first, so eat lunch after. Choir sings at 12:30 p.m.--you need to eat lunch first.

Wednesday, May 5. 2010 - Cinco de Mayo

2010-05-05T08:42:00.000-05:00

Lunch today are chicken fajitas

Extracurricular

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Take a moment to tell your teacher how much you appreciate them and how hard they work for you. Many hours go into preparing a lesson for you to learn new things.

MTHS Drama will be conducting the life story of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan this weekend. Performances are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Sunday is a 2:00 performance. Tickets are $2 for students and $5 for adults.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-05-04T09:16:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is ravioli.

Tonight is MGS at Geo's Pizza here in Metamora. Coupons were sent home with students a few weeks ago. Coupons are necessary for tonight's PTO activity, in order for the PTO to receive the 15% from Geo's. Please plan to take your families out for MGS night tonight at Geo's from 4-10p.m.

Friday, April 30, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-30T10:51:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is super nachos.

Extracurricular

If you ordered tickets for the Peoria Chief baseball game, through Homer's Reading Program: your tickets can pick-up at the Will Call Window at the Peoria Chief Box Office. Make sure you tell your parents. The game is this Sunday May 2nd.

All softball girls attending the Peoria Chiefs game on Sunday need to meet the team and Coach Horner at the front gates at 12:00. Remember to wear your team t-shirt.

Good luck to the Jr. High band as they compete in state contest tomorrow at Chiddix. Band members should meet in the band room at 7:30 tomorrow morning. Don't forget black shoes, black socks and plain white t-shirts.

A reminder to our Jr. High students regarding proper recess behavior…you will begin receiving after school detentions for improper behavior. That includes talking when you are not supposed to be, throwing rocks, improper use of the equipment, etc. You know what is expected when you are outside, when you are going outside, and when you are coming inside.

Also, Jr. High students, when you are waiting for your rides after practices and activities, please stay out of the rocks and landscaping out front. The rocks are to stay in the garden area where they have been placed.

Girl's track practice for today, Friday, is cancelled. Be sure to stop by the office and get next week's schedule if u haven't gotten one yet.

Thursday, April 29, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-29T13:55:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a deli turkey sandwich.

If you ordered tickets for the Peoria Chief baseball game, through Homer's Reading Program: your tickets can pick-up at the Will Call Window at the Peoria Chief Box Office. Make sure you tell your parents. The game is this Sunday May 2nd.

All softball girls attending the Peoria Chiefs game on Sunday need to meet the team and Coach Horner at the front gates at 12:00. Remember to wear your team t-shirt.

A reminder to our Jr. High students regarding proper recess behavior…you will begin receiving after school detentions for improper behavior. That includes talking when you are not supposed to be, throwing rocks, improper use of the equipment, etc. You know what is expected when you are outside, when you are going outside, and when you are coming inside.

Also, Jr. High students, when you are waiting for your rides after practices and activities, please stay out of the rocks and landscaping out front. The rocks are to stay in the garden area where they have been placed.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-28T09:06:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a corn dog.

Extracurricular

A reminder to our Jr. High students regarding proper recess behavior…you will begin receiving after school detentions for improper behavior. That includes talking when you are not supposed to be, throwing rocks, improper use of the equipment, etc. You know what is expected when you are outside, when you are going outside, and when you are coming inside.

Come out and support your Lady Redbirds softball team as they get recognized for their outstanding season before the Peoria Chiefs game this Sunday at 1:00. All softball girls that ordered tickets for the Chiefs game on Sunday need to pick them up from Coach Horner today. The team will meet at 12:00 at the front gates of the stadium on Sunday.

One of our third graders, Steven, has won third place in the local PBS GO Kids writing contest. (This used to be the Reading Rainbow contest). His story, "Hot Doggin' Bob" wowed the judges. Steven will be honored at a ceremony on May 13th at the PBS TV station. Way to go Steven..........we are so proud of you!!!!!

Any 8th grader that has money to go on the field trip, please see Mrs. McIntosh before you go to PE.

Also, Jr. High students, when you are waiting for your rides after practices and activities, please stay out of the rocks and landscaping out front. The rocks are to stay in the garden area where they have been placed.

Congratulations to our band students and Ms. Trotter on an outstanding performance last night. All who attended enjoyed themselves.

Thank you to all students who attended the Family Reading Night last night as well.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-27T08:34:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a chicken wrap.

Extracurricular

A reminder to our Jr. High students regarding proper recess behavior…you will begin receiving after school detentions for improper behavior. That includes talking when you are not supposed to be, throwing rocks, improper use of the equipment, etc. You know what is expected when you are outside, when you are going outside, and when you are coming inside.

Good luck to 6th Grade and Jr. High Band on your Spring Concert tonight. Jr. High Band members should meet in the band room at 6...don't forget black socks, black shoes and plain white t-shirt. 6th Grade Band Members should meet in the band room at 6:30.

Latchkey students, after school, you will be checking in this afternoon in the Frisk Gym. The Cafeteria and the AP room will be in use this afternoon setting up for the Family Reading Night. Tonight is also our Jr. High Band Concert in the New Gym. The playground and front parking lots will be available for parking this evening. Please remind your parents of that when you arrive.

Monday, April 26, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-26T08:45:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is a pork fritter.

Extracurricular

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

All 8th Grade Band students should go to the band room 1st hour.

Friday, April 23, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-23T14:10:00.002-05:00

Lunch today are tacos.

Extracurricular

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

2nd grade music classes: Please bring a pencil and three colored pencils or crayons to music today for your listening test.

All track students need to pick up the schedule for next week in the Jr. High office.

Congratulations B team scholastic bowl on winning your last meet of the season against Creve Coeur. A Team study up for Regionals on Wednesday!

Thursday, April 22, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-22T08:37:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is popcorn shrimp.

Extracurricular

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

2nd grade music classes: Please bring a pencil and three colored pencils or crayons to music today and Friday for your listening test.
Track students who will be gone today for the conference meet need to make sure that they have turned in whatever work is due today and have gotten whatever work will be missed while they are gone. All track students need to pick up the schedule for next week in the Jr. High office.

Happy Secrataries Day to our secretaries here at MGS. When you see them, make sure you tell them thank you for all that they do for you!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-21T08:29:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is a hot dog.

Extracurricular

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

Any cheerleader that needs to try on a size small t-shirt needs to see Coach McIntosh before or after school on Tuesday or Weds this week. If you have not been sized for a t-shirt, please see Coach McIntosh before or after school on Tuesday.

2nd grade music classes: Please bring a pencil and three colored pencils or crayons to music today, tomorrow and Friday for your listening test. Solo & ensembles: 7th & 8th gr ensembles, please meet today after lunch. Flying Free duet please meet at 12:15.

Track students who will be gone tomorrow for the conference meet need to make sure that they have turned in whatever work is due tomorrow (Thursday) and have gotten whatever work will be missed while they are gone.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-20T09:12:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is pepperoni pizza.

Extracurricular

Attention 8th graders: The MTHS Marching Band will meet this week Tuesday, April 20th from 6:30 to 8:30. This Marching Band session is for all Wind, Percussion, & Guard students who are interested in participating in the 2010 season. It's not too late to join marching band. IF you can't attend please contact Mr. Render ASAP to secure a drill spot at the High School. All DRUM LINE (both battery and Front ensemble members will probably be sent home earlier than Winds and Guard for logistical reasons.

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.

Any cheerleader that needs to try on a size small t-shirt needs to see Coach McIntosh before or after school on Tuesday or Weds this week. If you have not been sized for a t-shirt, please see Coach McIntosh before or after school on Tuesday.

Friday, April 16, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-16T10:08:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is spaghetti.

Extracurricular

All softball girls need to turn in their permission slips for the Chiefs game to Coach Horner by Friday, April 16th along with the number of adults attending.

Please be checking the lost and found in the AP room. It will be cleared out on Friday of this week.

Attention 8th graders: The MTHS Marching Band will meet next week Tuesday, April 20th from 6:30 to 8:30. This Marching Band session is for all Wind, Percussion, & Guard students who are interested in participating in the 2010 season. It's not too late to join marching band. IF you can't attend please contact Mr. Render ASAP to secure a drill spot at the High School . All DRUM LINE (both battery and Front ensemble members will probably be sent home earlier than Winds and Guard for logistical reasons.

6th-8th Grade Band students please make sure that your parents are aware that the Spring Concert Date has changed....the Spring Concert will not be Thursday, April 29th...it will be Tuesday, April 27th.
7th-8th Grade Band and Art students your House of Blues Permission slips and money must be turned in to Miss Trotter or Mrs. Foster by Monday.

Excellent job to both scholastic bowl teams for wins against Washington Beverly Manor. Let's keep it up for Saturday's rematch!

Track athletes that are leaving for the Student Council Convention today or any others not attending practice today please stop by the junior high office to pick up your track schedule for next week.

Thursday, April 15, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-15T10:40:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a chili cheese wrap.

Extracurricular

All softball girls need to turn in their permission slips for the Chiefs game to Coach Horner by Friday, April 16th along with the number of adults attending.

Please have Student Council members that want to go to the Soup Kitchen on April 24 come down to Mrs. Peck's room and sign up.

Miss Reed needs to see all A team scholastic bowl members during lunch for a brief meeting about Saturday's tournament.

Please be checking the lost and found in the AP room. It will be cleared out on Friday of this week.

Attention 8th graders: The MTHS Marching Band will meet next week Tuesday, April 20th from 6:30 to 8:30. This Marching Band session is for all Wind, Percussion, & Guard students who are interested in participating in the 2010 season. It's not too late to join marching band. IF you can't attend please contact Mr. Render ASAP to secure a drill spot at the High School . All DRUM LINE (both battery and Front ensemble members will probably be sent home earlier than Winds and Guard for logistical reasons.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-04-14T11:59:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is chicken and gravy.

Extracurricular

All softball girls need to turn in their permission slips for the Chiefs game to Coach Horner by Friday, April 16th along with the number of adults attending.

Please have Student Council members that want to go to the Soup Kitchen on April 24 come down to Mrs. Peck’s room and sign up.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, April 13, 2010

2010-04-13T08:41:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is a rib sandwich.

All softball girls need to turn in their permission slips for the Chiefs game to Coach Horner by Friday, April 16th along with the number of adults attending.

Please dismiss 6th Grade Band at 11:27 (end of 4th hour)....not 11:13.

Please have Student Council members that want to go to the Soup Kitchen on April 24 come down to my room and sign up.

April 12, 2010 Daily Announcements

2010-04-12T10:52:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is a hamburger.

6th grade Band students, all permission slips for tomorrow's symphony trip need to be turned in to Ms. Trotter by the end of today.

Track practice will be tonight until 5:00 p.m. All students need to be picked up at MTHS at 5:00.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-03-31T08:39:00.001-05:00

Lunch today is mac and cheese.

Penny Wars are going on right now in your foyers. K-5 donation bins are in the front foyer and 6-8 are in the Jr. High foyer. All money goes to St. Jude.

Thank you to all who were part of the Red Cross Blood Drive last night. We collected over 100 units of blood. Although our numbers were down from previous years, the drive was still a success. Thank you to all students who were able to have someone donate. You are the reason our blood drive is so successful. Prizes will be calculated today and we will get them ordered. Those prizes will not arrive until after Spring Break.

6th Grade Band...orchestra permission slips and money need to be turned in to Miss Trotter by Thursday.

Jr. High students, your fun day is tomorrow afternoon. The gift card drawing will also be tomorrow before the fun day begins. Have your coupons ready, the boxes will be out today and tomorrow. There will also be ice cream and concession stand items sold at tomorrow’s movie day for fun day. Remember, you could not have received a detention or suspension (either after school, lunch/recess, or on the bus) during the 3rd quarter in order to be eligible. If you would like to take part in the fun day concession stand, you will need to bring your money!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-03-30T08:30:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a hamburger.

Extracurricular

Tonight, is our 4th annual American Red Cross Blood Drive. If you have not gotten your names of donors turned in, please do so today. The blood drive will be held from 2-7. Thank you to all of you who are helping or have gotten donors for the drive.

Penny Wars are going on right now in your foyers. K-5 donation bins are in the front foyer and 6-8 are in the Jr. High foyer. All money goes to St. Jude.

Monday, March 29, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-03-29T08:50:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is chicken and rice.

Extracurricular

Track members, there will be a bus tonight to the high school leaving from the west side of the building. This is different than what you were previously told. The bus will leave MGS tonight at 3:30 for your meet up at the high school. Also, your uniforms will be ready for pick-up after school today as well. Immediately after school today, please head to the new gym foyer so that you can get your uniforms and be ready to go to the high school.

Tomorrow night, Tuesday, is our 4th annual American Red Cross Blood Drive. If you have not gotten your names of donors turned in, please do so. You have until tomorrow morning for that. We appreciate all of your hard work in getting people signed up. The blood drive will be held from 2-7.

Teachers, please dismiss Festival Chorus singers at 9:50 a.m. this morning. You will be back at noon today. Do not forget singers that you are responsible for getting the work that you will miss while you are gone. Please make sure you do that today so that you are prepared for class tomorrow. Get all missing work today before you leave to go home.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-03-25T09:10:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is Ham & cheese wrap.

Extracurricular

Festival singers: Rehearsal at lunch/recess all week and next Monday

Ensemble practice for graduation—see Mrs. Markle for assigned times

The color guard & drum line (battery & front ensemble) for MTHS marching band will be meeting Tuesday. March 30th from 6-8 pm. Please meet in the Band room (rm 304)
It’s not too late to join. No experience necessary to join the color guard
If you can’t attend, please contact Mr. Render in the band department at the high school

Leah, Jade & Kara need to turn in volleyball uniforms to Ms. Horner

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-03-24T19:47:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is Chicken Parameasn.

Extracurricular

Festival singersL Rehearsal at lunch/recess all week and next Monday

Ensemble practice for graduation—see Mrs. Markle for assigned times

Marcy Short is out of the building today, please don’t send speech students to her.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Daily Announcements

2010-03-23T08:54:00.006-05:00

Lunch today is super nachos.

The Track and Field athletes leave MGS at 2:45 this afternoon for their away track meet at Dunlap High School. That meet begins at 4:00.

MGS is still accepting donor names for the upcoming blood drive at MGS on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Please call Mrs. Schneider at 367-2377.

Friday, March 19, 2010

2010-03-19T11:52:00.000-05:00

No lunch today, 11:30 dismissal time.

MGS Carnival is this weekend. The carnival begins at 2:00 and ends at 6:00.

Daily Announcements - March 17, 2010

2010-03-17T10:20:00.002-05:00

Lunch today is chicken nuggets.

Extracurricular

Calling all 7th and 8th grade students. The MGS Carnival needs your help. Pick up a volunteer sheet in the Jr. High office. You can help in 2 ways… set up for the carnival next Friday, or work a booth (face painters or balloon animal makers needed) on Saturday, March 20th. Ice cream sundae and root beer float party for all who help. Thank you in advance for helping out your school.

Student Council Members need to stop by Mrs. Peck's room to sign up for a Blood Drive Shift. If you have your donor forms filled out, please give them to your teacher so that we can begin signing people up.
Staff members, if you are interested in a particular time, from 2-7, please let Mrs. Schneider know.

All 7th and 8th grade volleyball players need to turn in their uniforms to Coach Horner by this Friday.

Congratulations to Katelynn for receiving a 1st place finish in the Metamora Woman's Club Art Contest. Her drawing will go on to the District Art Contest and be displayed at the GFWC state convention May 20-22.

Congratulations to Andrew for getting a 2nd and 3rd place finish in the Metamora Women's club art Contest. His entry will also go on to The GFWC art contest and be displayed

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, March 16, 2010

2010-03-16T08:43:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is bbq .

Calling all 7th and 8th grade students. The MGS Carnival needs your help. Pick up a volunteer sheet in the Jr. High office. You can help in 2 ways… set up for the carnival next Friday, or work a booth (face painters or balloon animal makers needed) on Saturday, March 20th. Ice cream sundae and root beer float party for all who help. Thank you in advance for helping out your school.

Student Council Members need to stop by Mrs. Peck's room to sign up for a Blood Drive Shift. If you have your donor forms filled out, please give them to your teacher so that we can begin signing people up.
Staff members, if you are interested in a particular time, from 2-7, please let Mrs. Schneider know.

What a great week! The leading class is 4B! Next in line is KD and then KA. Only 10 packs of tickets separate them. Jr High class leader is 7C, just ahead of 8D by 1 pack of tickets! Top sellers last week were Morgan for K-5 and Jackson for Jr. High. All tickets must be turned in on Fri.

8th graders, please remember that your Josten’s money for graduation is due today. If you forgot yours, then please write yourself a note in your agendas to get them turned in tomorrow so that we can send them off to Josten’s.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, March 10, 2010

2010-03-10T13:15:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is Bologna and Cheese sandwich.

Congratulations to our 8th grade girls volleyball team in their defeat over Germantown Hills last night in 3 games to win the semi-final round of the regionals.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, March 9, 2010

2010-03-09T08:35:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is a sausage pizza.

Extracurricular

Boys and girls Track will start on the 10th, meeting in the gym foyer. Schedules for this week are available in the Jr. High office.

The bus for the 8th grade regional volleyball game in Gridley on Tuesday, March 9th leaves at 4:30. All 7th & 8th grade volleyball girls need to be back to the school by 4:15.

Attention yearbook members: We will be having a yearbook meeting on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:45 in Mrs. E's room. Please come prepared with days that you can come in before school or stay after school to work on the computer.

Attention 8th graders: Please bring in pictures of yourself from babyhood to present day! Do not bring in more than 10 pictures! Turn in the pictures to Mrs. E by Friday, March 12 with your name on them. They will be returned to you as soon as we get them scanned!

Please announce that any girl going into 6th through 8th grade interested in trying out for cheerleading should pick up a cheer packet from the junior high office this week. Practices begin on the 15th of March and tryouts are on Thursday, March 18th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Today is the last day to turn in Homer's Reading Logs. Order forms for your free tickets will be handed out Monday, March 22. Your prizes will be mailed with your tickets.

Please announce on Tuesday…..Mrs. McIntosh needs to see all cheerleaders at lunch today in her classroom. Please report there before going outside or to lunch.

Daily Announcements - Monday, March 8, 2010

2010-03-08T14:58:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is a chicken wrap with cheese and lettuce.

Boys and girls Track will start on the 10th, meeting in the gym foyer. Schedules for this week are available in the Jr. High office.

The bus for the 8th grade regional volleyball game in Gridley on Tuesday, March 9th leaves at 4:30. All 7th & 8th grade volleyball girls need to be back to the school by 4:15.

Attention yearbook members: We will be having a yearbook meeting on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:45 in Mrs. E's room. Please come prepared with days that you can come in before school or stay after school to work on the computer.

Attention 8th graders: Please bring in pictures of yourself from babyhood to present day! Do not bring in more than 10 pictures! Turn in the pictures to Mrs. E by Friday, March 12 with your name on them. They will be returned to you as soon as we get them scanned!

Here are week 1 winners for carnival raffle tickets:
Emma Springer for K-5
Isabella Danner for 6-8
Our overall classes are very close, KD is in the lead with 250, KA is right behind with 205 and 2E has 190. In Jr. High 7C is leading with 6B right behind as well. Keep selling.

Please announce that any girl going into 6th through 8th grade interested in trying out for cheerleading should pick up a cheer packet from the junior high office this week. Practices begin on the 15th of March and tryouts are on Thursday, March 18th from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Today is the last day to turn in Homer's Reading Logs. Order forms for your free tickets will be handed out Monday, March 22. Your prizes will be mailed with your tickets.

Daily Announcements - March 03, 2010

2010-03-03T09:21:00.002-06:00

Lunch today are tacos.

Remember that The Homer's Reading Program Reading Logs are due on March 9, 2010. There is still time to finish the required reading. If you need a new log, pick one up in the library. Prizes this year are: a bookmark, free kids meal at Applebee's, free admission to the Peoria Zoo and a free ticket to see the Peoria Chiefs play baseball.

The Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo & Ensemble Contest is next Saturday, March 13, at Illinois Central College. MGS once again will present the most entries. Congrats on your desire to become better musicians! Good luck singers and pianists!

Fifth grade singers from Prep Chorus--please see Mrs. Markle if you were absent or missed the photo shoot and did not receive your medals and scoresheets.

Prep Chorus bring study materials with you. You will be reading or working on something. If you need to get caught up with assignments or work on a project, this would be an excellent time to get help and get it done! If you need a pass, please get one in the morning or at recess. Mrs. Markle will be working with the ensembles and soloists. If you have nothing to do, you must fill out and score the events that are performing in the room--those will be graded.

Boys and girls Track will start on the 10th, meeting in the gym foyer.

Excellent job to both scholastic bowl teams on wins against Riverview last night. Miss Reed is proud.

Daily Announcements - March 02, 2010

2010-03-02T09:00:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is hamburger.

Extracurricular

Remember that The Homer's Reading Program Reading Logs are due on March 9, 2010. There is still time to finish the required reading. If you need a new log, pick one up in the library. Prizes this year are: a bookmark, free kids meal at Applebee's, free admission to the Peoria Zoo and a free ticket to see the Peoria Chiefs play baseball.

Boys and girls Track will start on the 10th, meeting in the gym foyer.

Just a reminder...all 8th Graders should go to the band room during PE today.

Good luck to our 3-8th graders who take ISAT's today. Be prepared with your #2 pencils and thinking caps.

Daily Announcements - Monday, March 01, 2010

2010-03-01T09:53:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is chicken nuggets.

Extracurricular

Remember that The Homer's Reading Program Reading Logs are due on March 9, 2010. There is still time to finish the required reading. If you need a new log, pick one up in the library. Prizes this year are: a bookmark, free kids meal at Applebee's, free admission to the Peoria Zoo and a free ticket to see the Peoria Chiefs play baseball.

Congratulations to our Prep and Jr. High Choruses on receiving all "1sts" from each judge resulting in "DIVISION I" outstanding ratings at the IGSMA Organization Contest. The Prep Chorus was the top scoring youth group and earned "Best of Day" over all performing groups. The Jr. High Chorus scored well, too, earning 'perfects' for interpretation and musicianship, technique/diction and stage presentation. The students displayed excellent behavior and manner in a all venues which was appreciated by Morton staff and parents. BRAVO to all!

The 7th grade girls volleyball team ended their season Saturday against the very tough Germantown Hills Warriors. The girls had an overall record of 11 wins and 10 losses, making a tremendous improvement from the beginning of the season to the end winning 6 of their last 9 games. Great job girls!

Please remember that track will begin March 8. Please be ready with an updated physical on file in the Jr. High office.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, February 25, 2010

2010-02-25T09:25:00.000-06:00

Today is…Thursday, February 25, 2010

Pledge

Lunch today is macaroni and cheese.

Extracurricular

Mrs. Kruzick will not be in the building. Please do not send any students to her.

Good Luck to 4th Grade Recorders and 5th Grade Band on their Winter Concert tonight. Band members should meet in the band room at 6:30 and recorders should meet in their classroom at 6:45.

Chorus Organization Contest is tomorrow. Please dismiss Jr. High Chorus members at 1:30 p.m. All Chorus members NOT riding the bus home, please turn in your release slips today.

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, February 24, 2010

2010-02-24T08:30:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is a sub sandwich.

Extracurricular

Track will begin in less than a month. If you are interested in running track this year, please sign up during your PE classes this week.

Dance Tryout Signups are in the Jr. High Foyer.

Any 8th grade girl interested in Cheerleading at the High School, please pick information outside of the Jr. High office.

Mrs. Kruzick will not be in the building Thursday the 25th. Please do not send any students to her tomorrow.

The 8th grade volleyball team defeated Tremont last night. Melissa led the team with 12 service points. The 7th grade team fell short in 3 tough matches. Isabelle led her team with 19 service points and 10 aces.

Singers please bring in your bus release slips today (for those not taking the bus home from contest.) Reminder that Choral Organization Contest is this Friday.

Great job to all scholastic bowl members on well played matches against St. Mary's. While B team had a close loss, the A team pulled through with a huge win.

Daily Announcements - Tuesday, February 23, 2010

2010-02-23T09:05:00.002-06:00

Lunch today chicken parmesan.

Extracurricular

Track will begin in less than a month. If you are interested in running track this year, please sign up during your PE classes this week.

Dance Tryout Signups are in the Jr. High Foyer.

Any 8th grade girl interested in Cheerleading at the High School, please pick information outside of the Jr. High office.

The 7th grade volleyball team placed 3rd in the Woodford County Tournament this past weekend. The Redbirds defeated Roanoke-Benson Friday night putting them in the winners bracket for Saturday. They fell short again the very tough El Paso Gridley team, but came back to beat Germantown Hills in 3 matches to bring home 3rd place. Congratulations girls on a very tough weekend. The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams all play at Germantown Hills today at 4:15.

Please dismiss all 7th and 8th grade volleyball girls today at 2:30 for an away game at Tremont.

8th graders will be heading to the high school today for their orientation day. They will be leaving after announcements and will not return until after 2:00 today. Students please remember that this is the high school’s first impression of you. Listen and learn about what they have to tell you. The buses are waiting outside on Madison Street. Students, please take your coats and your lunch money, and line up at the back doors of the Junior High.

Daily Announcements - Friday, February 19, 2010

2010-02-19T08:31:00.002-06:00

Lunch today cheese pizza .

Extracurricular

Track will begin in less than a month. If you are interested in running track this year, please sign up during your PE classes this week.

Dance Tryout Signups are in the Jr. High Foyer.

Any 8th grade girl interested in Cheerleading at the High School, please pick information outside of the Jr. High office.

Are you artistic? Do you love music and think you have what it takes to perform in front of thousands of people on a National stage ? If so... come check out the MTHS Marching Band Color Guard Clinic on Monday, February 22, 2010 From 6-8. Want to learn more? This introductory clinic is open to all students;( incoming Freshman through Juniors). Meet at the High School Band Room 304. NO Auditions or Dance experience necessary. Can’t attend, but interested? …. Contact Mr. Render by email or stop by the High School RM 304. Join in on the fun. We're looking for at least 25 students to join the elite Color Guard.

DRUM LINE: Did you see the battle of the DrumLines & Bands at the State Football Championship? Marching Band is SWEET!!! Do you think you have what it takes to play in a real DrumLine. If so come to our 1st Marching Band Drum Line clinic of the year on Monday, February 22, 2010 from 6-8. Meet at the High School band Room 304. We will play, discuss auditions, and plan for next year. It's never too late to join our Marching Redbirds, besides if your going be on the sideline you might as well have fun playing. Can’t attend, but interested? ….Contact Mr. Render

Thank you Jr. High Chorus for showing your appreciation and giving Mr. Cheek your utmost attention yesterday during his visit. Hope you enjoyed working with him. He gave us some very good things to work on to improve our performance. ALL Jr. High Chorus members come immediately down to the chorus room at 12:12 bell today. Mrs. Markle will dismiss you to the
cafeteria.

Chorus Organization Contest is next Friday--please take your notes home tonight!

The High School director will be back this afternoon to meet with the 5th/6th grade Prep choir. 5th grade members need to be ready to go at 2:30 p.m. in the chorus room with the 6th grade. Take your books and coats with you and place them on the stage.

Good luck to our 2nd grade students today as they participate in their own Mini-Olympics. They have been working hard all week reading, writing, and doing math activities that deal with the Olympics and now it is time to let the games begin. They are going for the gold.

Daily Announcements - Thursday, February 18, 2010

2010-02-18T08:51:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is a hamburger.

Extracurricular

Track will begin in less than a month. If you are interested in running track this year, please sign up during your PE classes this week.

Dance Tryout Signups are in the Jr. High Foyer.

Any 8th grade girl interested in Cheerleading at the High School, please pick information outside of the Jr. High office.

Are you artistic? Do you love music and think you have what it takes to perform in front of thousands of people on a National stage ? Are you an 8th grader...If so... come check out the MTHS Marching Band Color Guard Clinic on Monday, February 22, 2010 From 6-8. Want to learn more? This introductory clinic is open to all students;( incoming Freshman through Juniors). Meet at the High School Band Room 304. NO Auditions or Dance experience necessary. Can’t attend, but interested? …. Contact Mr. Render by email or stop by the High School RM 304. Join in on the fun. We're looking for at least 25 students to join the elite Color Guard.

DRUM LINE: Did you see the battle of the DrumLines & Bands at the State Football Championship? Marching Band is SWEET!!! Do you think you have what it takes to play in a real DrumLine. If you are an 8th grader, come to our 1st Marching Band Drum Line clinic of the year on Monday, February 22, 2010 from 6-8. Meet at the High School band Room 304. We will play, discuss auditions, and plan for next year. It's never too late to join our Marching Redbirds, besides if your going be on the sideline you might as well have fun playing. Can’t attend, but interested? ….Contact Mr. Render

Please send ALL Jr. High Chorus students at the end of the day to class. Our accompanist will be here and our Metamora High School Choral director is making a special visit to work with us for contest preparation. Chorus members be ready to go--if you need your folder--it needs to be in the classroom with you, not your locker, stage or left in the storage cabinet!

A reminder that IGSMA Organization Contest for our Choruses is next Friday at Morton High School. All students must have your contest songs MEMORIZED this week!

The IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest is Saturday, March 13, at ICC, for our singers and pianists

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, February 17, 2010

2010-02-17T12:05:00.000-06:00

Lunch today fish sticks.

Extracurricular

Track will begin in less than a month. If you are interested in running track this year, please sign up during your PE classes this week.

Dance Tryout Signups are in the Jr. High Foyer.

8th graders, please report to the cafeteria during PE/Health/Band today 1st hour. You will be receiving your Explore Test results and registration information from MTHS.

The MTHS Marching Band will host our 1st Intro. to Color Guard Clinic on Monday February 22, 2010 from 6-8 at Metamora HS. The MTHS Color Guard is an essential element to the visual side of our Marching Band. No previous experience is necessary. Dance and music experience is encouraged but not mandatory. The MTHS Color Guard is open to all incoming freshman with no auditions to join the ensemble and is a PE wavered course. For any further questions, contact Mr. Render at the High School Band office. Mr. Render will be here on Thursday during 8th grade recess in the Frisk Gym for any 8th grade girl interested in finding out more information.

Both 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams defeated Robein last night in 2 matches. The 8th grade won 25-11, 25-15. Delaney led the team with 23 service points. The 7th grade won 25-15, 25-20. Isabelle led the Redbirds with 13 service points.

Any 8th grade girl interested in Cheerleading at the High School, please pick information outside of the Jr. High office.

It was a close match last night for the scholastic bowl A team, but they managed to beat Roanoke Benson in the tie-breaker round. The B team also had a win over Roanoke Benson last night. Great job scholastic bowl teams.

Daily Announcements - Monday, February 15, 2010

2010-02-15T09:37:00.002-06:00

Lunch today a pork fritter.

Extracurricular

Track will begin in less than a month. If you are interested in running track this year, please sign up during your PE classes this week.

The 8th grade girls volleyball team won their county tournament this weekend defeating LowPoint-Washburn Friday night 25-6, 25-8. They also defeated St. Mary's Saturday 25-15, 25-21, and the very tough El Paso Gridley in 3 matches 7-25, 26-24, 27-25. The girls were down 24-21 the last match and made a courageous come-back to win it all. They play tonight at home against Roanoke Benson at 4:00.

Congratulations to both scholastic bowl teams for wins over Riverview on Thursday. Good luck tomorrow against Roanoke/Benson. Don't forget it is a home meet.

6th grade boys, don’t forget that you have one game against Dunlap Middle School tonight at Dunlap. Your game begins at 4:15 and the bus leaves at 3:00.

Daily Announcements - Monday, February 8, 2010

2010-02-08T09:08:00.002-06:00

Lunch today a rib sandwich.

Extracurricular

Track will begin in less than a month. If you are interested in running track this year, please sign up during your PE classes this week.

Scholastic Bowl meet tomorrow against Morton Blessed Sacrament has been cancelled. Please listen to further announcements about a rescheduled date.

February 4, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-02-04T08:49:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is a bbq sandwich.

Students, please remember that if you are being dropped off and picked up on Madison street, your parents need to be pulling up as far as possible. There are people out there waiving your cars on, so please let your parents know to move forward. It keeps things moving in the mornings.

Cheerleaders, please bring your cleaned uniforms to Coach McIntosh by this Friday. Please make sure they have been cleaned properly, according to your directions.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

2010-02-03T08:42:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is country fried steak.

Students, please remember that if you are being dropped off and picked up on Madison street, your parents need to be pulling up as far as possible. There are people out there waiving your cars on, so please let your parents know to move forward. It keeps things moving in the mornings.

Cheerleaders, please bring your cleaned uniforms to Coach McIntosh by this Friday. Please make sure they have been cleaned properly, according to your directions.

Just a reminder...4th and 5th Grade students ...the 5th Band/Recorder concert is not this Thursday, Feb. 4th. The concert has been moved to Feb. 25th. Please make sure your parents are aware of this change.

The 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams lost 2 tough games last night against Dee-Mack. The 7th grade fell short 13-25, 18-25 making a good come back the second match. The 8th grade also fell short 11-25, 21-25 leading the second match until the 19th point. The Lady Redbirds play Eureka tonight at 4:15 so come out and support them!

February 2, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-02-02T09:02:00.002-06:00

Lunch today are chicken fajitas.

Students, please remember that if you are being dropped off and picked up on Madison street, your parents need to be pulling up as far as possible. There are people out there waiving your cars on, so please let your parents know to move forward. It keeps things moving in the mornings.

Cheerleaders, please bring your cleaned uniforms to Coach McIntosh by this Friday. Please make sure they have been cleaned properly, according to your directions.

Just a reminder...4th and 5th Grade students ...the 5th Band/Recorder concert is not this Thursday, Feb. 4th. The concert has been moved to Feb. 25th. Please make sure your parents are aware of this change.

Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Pattelli are both gone to workshops today. Do not send any students to see them today.

Monday, February 1, 2010

2010-02-01T11:36:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is a hotdog.

Students, please remember that if you are being dropped off and picked up on Madison street, your parents need to be pulling up as far as possible. There are people out there waiving your cars on, so please let your parents know to move forward. It keeps things moving in the mornings.

The 8th grade boys basketball team's season ended in dramatic fashion losing to El Paso-Gridely Sat. 40-43 in the regional tournament. Down by 12 points in the 4th quarter, the redbirds hit 4 three-pointers, three of them by Weston to pull within three. Seth final three point attempt at the buzzer rolled in and out, as the Redbirds season came to a close. It was a tremendous battle and the boys should be proud of their accomplishments. Shawn led all scorers with 15 points.

Cheerleaders, please bring your cleaned uniforms to Coach McIntosh by this Friday. Please make sure they have been cleaned properly, according to your directions.

Just a reminder...4th and 5th Grade students ...the 5th Band/Recorder concert is not this Thursday, Feb. 4th. The concert has been moved to Feb. 25th. Please make sure your parents are aware of this change.

Friday, January 29, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-01-29T08:59:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is a deli turkey sandwich.

Students, please remember that if you are being dropped off and picked up on Madison street, your parents need to be pulling up as far as possible. There are people out there waiving your cars on, so please let your parents know to move forward. It keeps things moving in the mornings.

The following people have not paid their IGSMA solo & ensemble fees:
Kiersten, Kim, Kara, Isabelle, Heidi, Sofia, Liz, Megan, Rosemary, Hannah,
Alexis, Melissa, Gabby, Andrew, Amira,Travis. You know what you need to do by the end of the day.

THANK YOU to all singers and pianists who took care of their entries
correctly--your efforts were greatly appreciated!

5th grade singers who signed up, please come to the music room directly
after lunch today.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-01-26T08:30:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is a rib sandwich.

Congratulations to our 7th grade boys who won the semi-final round of their regionals against Peru Parkside last night at Wenona Fieldcrest. Tonight, they travel back to Fieldcrest for the championship round of play against Fieldcrest at 6:00. Go Redbirds! Take MGS to Sectionals.

6th grade boys will be heading to Deer Creek this evening for their 6th grade tournament. Boys, please be here at school at 4:30 to depart for Deer Creek.

Jr. High students, at recess, you are required to line up in your homeroom line before entering the building from now on. You are getting too rowdy and someone is bound to get hurt when you are coming in. Please follow those directions.

As you go outside for recess or come inside from recess, you need to remember that you are passing by classrooms that are in session. The noise is distracting and not necessary. You need to settle down and be quiet as you walk through the halls.

Jr. High Students: Please remember that if you want pizza at the dance on Friday, you need to have your money turned in by Wednesday. If you are on the ineligibility list for this week, you are not able to attend the dance. That is part of the rules.

Monday, January 25, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-01-25T09:21:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is Chicken Parmesan.

Congratulations to our 6th grade boys basketball team who placed 2nd in the Dunlap Middle School tournament over the weekend. They have another home game this evening at 6:00 against Lowpoint Washburn. Players, you need to be here by 5:15. Students, you are welcome to attend, but as always, you are required to stay in the gym during the game. There are no concessions and there is no reason to be in the hallways.

Friday, January 22, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-01-22T10:10:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is fish sticks.

PACC Festival Choirs' Luncheon Party today at 12:15 p.m. Please bring
your $3 down ASAP. Come straight to chorus room. Please bring your $3 down ASAP. Singers and pianists participating in Solo & Ensemble Contest: Please remit your entry money by next week. Solos are still $6.00 - each ensemble member is $3. ALL money must be submitted in an envelope with your name on it along with the type of event-- solo, duet, madrigal, etc. Sign-up times for rehearsals and/or lessons for those who haven't done so will continue next week. Also, check the contest lists that have been posted to make sure your name, song and yrs of participation are all accurate. No TBA's by the end of next week--all selections MUST BE DONE!

Thursday, January 21, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-01-21T08:38:00.003-06:00

Lunch today is ham steak.

Teachers, please read your emails regarding tardies this morning. There are several students running late because they still have no power at home. We do have power outages in the area. All the buses have arrived and students may still be coming into your rooms in the next few minutes from those buses.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - Daily Announcements

2010-01-19T08:30:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is pepperoni pizza.

Tonight, the 6th grade boys have their first home game. They play Fieldcrest at 6:00. There will be 2 games tonight, so come out and cheer on your 6th grade Redbirds to a couple more wins.

Jr. High students, candy will be sold tomorrow, some time during the day. Please bring your money. Candy, water, and Gatorade will be sold, ranging in price from $.75 - $1.25. The money will go towards our gift cards.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

2010-01-14T11:31:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is mac and cheese.

6th Grade Boys practice will still be at 6:30 til 8 a.m Friday morning that would be great. The 6th grade boys won 35-21 against Riverview and Michael had 14 points to lead the Redbirds with Kyle chipping in 8 points.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

2010-01-13T08:48:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is chili cheese wrap.

Cheer pics will be taken on Wednesday before the game at 3:15 p.m. Cheerleaders need to be in uniform.

Jr. High students, if you are staying in during lunch/recess to get help, you will need a pass from your teacher to do so. Please make those arrangements before you go to lunch. If you are in the hallway without a pass, you will be issued a demerits.

The 7th grade girls volleyball team lost last night to Limestone Walters in 2 games 22-25, 19-25. Megan had 15 service points with 5 aces. The 8th grade girls won their match against Limestone Walters in 3 exciting and close games 9-25, 25-19, 25-23. Jordan led the Redbirds with 13 service points and 2 aces. The girls were determined to win after the first game and never gave up. Congratulations on a great win!

Pep Band will perform at the basketball game tonight. Band members should meet in the band room right after school.

Congratulations to Audrey, whose poem was accepted for publication in the Creative Communication writing contest for 2010.

Our 7th and 8th grade boys will be playing their last home game for the regular season tonight here at home. Come out to cheer on the Redbirds at 4:30, as they play Pekin Broadmoor. Our 6th graders have their first official game this evening as well, held at Riverview at 5:00. The bus will be leaving here at 4:00 from the Jr. High side of the building where buses load and unload daily.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

2010-01-12T08:30:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is popcorn shrimp.

Cheer pics will be taken on Weds before the game at 3:15 p.m. Cheerleaders need to be in uniform. Please stop by to see Mrs. McIntosh at the end of the day to pick up your picture envelopes.

The 7th grade girls volleyball team defeated St. Mary's last night in 2 matches 25-7, 25-13. Megan led the Lady Redbirds with 20 service points and 3 aces. The 8th grade girls also defeated St. Mary's last night in 2 matches 25-6, 25-16. Delaney led the team with 20 service points and 10 aces. Please dismiss all 7th and 8th grade girls today at 2:35 for an away game at Limestone Walters.

Monday, January 11, 2010

2010-01-11T13:44:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is chicken and rice.

The 6th grade boys basketball game tonight has been postponed due to a scheduling error. It was rescheduled for January 20, 2010 at 4:15. The 6th grade boys will be receiving an updated letter and schedule of information for the remainder of the season and tournament play.

Congratulations to our 6th grade girls volleyball team in beating Dunlap Valley Middle School last Friday.

Friday, January 08, 2010

2010-01-08T10:46:00.002-06:00

Lunch today are tacos.

If you were in attendance at our home volleyball game on Wednesday night and lost a pendant/medal, please stop by the Jr. High office to claim it.

The 7th grade volleyball girls lost their home-opener to St. Pat's on Wednesday night in 2 very close games with a score of 23 to 25 in each game. Rachel led the Redbirds with 13 service points. The 8th grade girls won their match against St. Pat's in 3 games 25-6, 16-25, 25-10. Delaney led the team with 18 service points. The girls play tonight at Dunlap Valley Middle School. Please dismiss all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade volleyball players today at 2:35.

January 6, 2009

2010-01-06T08:32:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is a pork fritter.

Our first volleyball game is tonight, here at Metamora against St. Pat’s of Washington. Come out to cheer on the Lady Redbirds.

Mrs. Brown, for speech, is absent again today. However, Mrs. Short is still here, so please do not send students to Mrs. Brown only.

Friday, December 18, 2009

2009-12-18T10:38:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is chicken nuggets.

Please check the Lost and Found located along the south wall of the All Purpose Room, by the cafeteria. Items will be removed December 18th.

Today is Jr. High Band rehearsal last hour...you do not need your instruments.

Cheerleaders, please stop by Mrs. McIntosh’s room before you go to lunch or recess. Mrs. McIntosh would like to see you for a meeting.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

2009-12-17T09:48:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is BBQ.

Please check the Lost and Found located along the south wall of the All Purpose Room, by the cafeteria. Items will be removed December 18th.

Attention students, if you’re in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, you might want to consider joining scholastic bowl. If you are thinking about joining come and sign up after school on this Thursday, that’s Thursday, December 17 in Miss Reed’s room.

Please dismiss all 7th/8th gr. boy's basketball players at 2:30 today for an away basketball game.

Monday, December 14, 2009

2009-12-14T08:50:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is popcorn shrimp.

Please check the Lost and Found located along the south wall of the All Purpose Room, by the cafeteria. Items will be removed December 18th.

Yearbook meeting in Mrs. E's room on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:45 am. If you have pictures, please bring them on a CD or jumpdrive!

Attention students, do you know the answer to the following question? What was the first American television network to air Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer? If you guessed NBC, you are correct. If you knew the answer, and you’re in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, you might want to consider joining scholastic bowl. If you are thinking about joining come and sign up after school on this Thursday, that’s Thursday, December 17 in Miss Reed’s room.

Thank you to everyone for participating in the Student Council pop tab wars. K-5 won the contest. On Friday, Mrs. Costello has asked that I, Mrs. Marshall, dress in as much Christmas apparel as I can. You will be amazed at my Christmas spirit on Friday.

December 10, 2009

2009-12-10T08:14:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is ravioli.

Please check the Lost and Found located along the south wall of the All Purpose Room, by the cafeteria. Items will be removed December 18th.

Santa Grams will be sold in the front foyer this week before school. Pop tab collections will be this week. K-5 will be in the front foyer and the jr. high will be in front of the jr. high office.

Just a reminder to keep the snow on the ground when you are outside for recess!

Thank you kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students for the extra effort and great job you are doing on your Christmas program. Keep up the good work. 2. Jr. High Chorus members who play choir chimes and finger cymbals on One Small Child--please report immediately after lunch today. 3. 6th gr PACC -- everyone today. 4. Nice job Prep Chorus - work on memorization on your final song. You have this weekend.

December 09, 2009

2009-12-08T15:38:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is sausage pizza.

Please check the Lost and Found located along the south wall of the All Purpose Room, by the cafeteria. Items will be removed December 18th.

Santa Grams will be sold in the front foyer this week before school. Pop tab collections will be this week. K-5 will be in the front foyer and the jr. high will be in front of the jr. high office.

Just a reminder to keep the snow on the ground when you are outside for recess!

Tuesday, December 08, 2009

2009-12-08T12:03:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is a chicken sandwich.

Please check the Lost and Found located along the south wall of the All Purpose Room, by the cafeteria. Items will be removed December 18th.

Santa Grams will be sold in the front foyer this week before school. Pop tab collections will be this week. K-5 will be in the front foyer and the jr. high will be in front of the jr. high office.

The 8th grade boys basketball team plays in Eureka this evening in the semi-final round of the Woodford Co. Principal's Association tournament. The bus leaves MGS at 5:15.

Monday, December 07, 2009

2009-12-07T08:35:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is a sub sandwich.

Please check the Lost and Found located along the south wall of the All Purpose Room, by the cafeteria. Items will be removed today December 7th and December 18th.

The 8th grade boy's basketball team defeated Roanoke-Benson Sat. 47-35, in the first round of the Woodford County Tournament. Austin led all scorers with a career high of 22 points. The 8th grade boy's move on to the Semi-Finals to play Germantown tomorrow night in Eureka. The Bus leaves tonight at 5:00 for the 7th grade's woodford county tournament in Gridley.

Santa Grams will be sold in the front foyer this week before school. Pop tab collections will be this week. K-5 will be in the front foyer and the jr. high will be in front of the jr. high office.

Thursday, December 03, 2009

2009-12-03T08:28:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is a rib sandwich.

Fruit and cheesecake delivery for band and chorus members is today after school until 7:00 p.m. All orders need to be picked up at tonight.

The weather is getting colder which means it coat, hat, and glove season. Please make sure that you come to school prepared for the weather changes outside for recess.

Please dismiss all jr. high basketball boys and managers at 2:45 for pictures today.

All Latchey students should report to the stage in the FRISK gym today

December 02, 2009

2009-12-02T09:53:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is chicken and noodles.

Fruit and cheesecake delivery for band and chorus members is Thursday, Dec. 3 after school until 7:00 p.m. All orders need to be picked up at that time. Students, if you sold fruit or cheesecake, please make arrangements to pick up your orders so that you can get things delivered to people this weekend.

A reminder to all students about recess and coats. Students need to be bringing their coats and sweatshirts for outside. It is too cold to be outside without a coat or sweatshirt. Underarmour, the long sleeve t-shirt brand, does not count as a coat or sweatshirt. 4th and 5th grade students, you have been told also that if you are wearing a sweatshirt outside, you need it to be a double sweatshirt, especially since the temperature is dropping. It’s probably best that students begin wearing their winter coats this week as the weather is changing.

Pep band will perform at the home basketball game tonight. Band members should meet in the band room after school.

Attention MGS, Mrs. Wallace’s Language Arts classes are collecting food for the homeless as part of a writing project. We would like you to donate any kind of food. It will go to the South Side Mission. Please donate as much as you can by Monday, December 07. The box labeled “Food for the South Side Mission”.

Monday, November 30, 2009

2009-11-30T12:52:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is a cheese quesadilla.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

A reminder to all students about recess and coats. Students need to be bringing their coats and sweatshirts for outside. It is too cold to be outside without a coat or sweatshirt. Underarmour, the long sleeve t-shirt brand, does not count as a coat or sweatshirt.

Pep band will perform tomorrow night at the home basketball game. Band members should meet in the band room at 5:30. Wear your band shirt.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

2009-11-25T09:22:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is chicken nuggets.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

This afternoon is the pie throwing extravaganza. Teachers, you were sent a dismissal order last week on email. Students will be dismissed from the New Gym after the event to head to buses and the cars.

A reminder to all students about recess and coats. Students need to be bringing their coats and sweatshirts for outside. It is too cold to be outside without a coat or sweatshirt. Underarmour, the long sleeve t-shirt brand, does not count as a coat or sweatshirt.

Just a reminder...7th and 8th Grade Band members you have band 1st hour today. Also, 6th grade Chorus members, you have chorus during PE time today, unless you have instrumental lessons today.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

2009-11-24T08:53:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is spaghetti.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

Just a reminder for 6th grade boys in basketball, there is practice tonight night at 6:00 p.m. Please see Coach Uftring if you cannot make it. 5th grade boys, don’t forget that you are also allowed to attend until the first game in January.

Please dismiss all Jr. High Basketball players and cheerleaders at 2:55 for an away game today.

Monday, November 23, 2009

2009-11-23T08:46:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is a hot dog.

Reminder that Wednesday is a regular school attendance day until 3:00-3:05. There is no early dismissal. However, Thursday and Friday are days off to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

Speech members- Do not forget to attend the Speech Parents' Night tonight from 6-7 in the Frisk Gym! Mark your calendars!

Congratulations to Grayson on an oustanding performs witht the IMEA District 3 Band at ISU on Saturday. Way to go Grayson! We are proud of you!

Just a reminder for 6th grade boys in basketball, there is practice tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m. Please see Coach Uftring if you cannot make it. 5th grade boys, don’t forget that you are also allowed to attend until the first game in January.

Friday, November 20, 2009

2009-11-20T09:49:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is our big turkey dinner.

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Great job all chorus and band members on the fruit and cheesecake sale! Top sellers will be released at a later date. Letters will be sent home for sign up for the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD delivery at the school. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP THAT NIGHT BEFORE 7:00 PM - nothing can be stored. We will need your help and your parents help for this project so return the sign up sheet by Wed. November 25th. Any staff members can pick up their order that day as well unless other arrangements for delivery have been made. Music Boosters thanks you all for a great fundraiser and looks forward to a great delivery day! Anyone interested in helping with the delivery let Miss Trotter or Mrs. Markle know - no one will be turned away!

Good luck to Grayson as he travels to ISU tomorrow to represent MGS in the IMEA District 3 Band! Way to go Grayson!

The 8th grade boy's basketball team defeated Dee-Mack last night 55-33 in a very hard fought game. Alex led all scores with 19, while Austin had 14 points. Practice tonight after school.

Speech members- Do not forget to attend the Speech Parents' Night on Monday from 6-7 in the Frisk Gym! Mark your calendars!

The following students need to see Mrs. Markle immediately this morning (she will not be here this afternoon): Kara, Matt, Heidi, Liz, Michael, Luke, Travis, Isaiah, and Kelsie.

Mrs. Tyler would like to announce that AJ is the winner of the Tortilla Chip # in the jar. The total amount of tortilla chips in the jar was 181. AJ’s guess was 178. AJ, please see Mrs. Tyler after announcements for your prize. Congratulations.

Also, the Jr. High winners of lunch with Mrs. Marshall, from the book fair are Amira, Audrey, Gill, Luke, Ashlyn, and Rachel. Mrs. Marshall will have a letter for you to take home today.

Monday, November 16, 2009

2009-11-16T08:37:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is hamburger on a bun.

Students, don’t forget about the book fair going on in the library. There are many great books to be bought there.

Friday night the MGS Speech Team participated in their 2009 State Speech Contest at Germantown Middle School. The Speech Team ended the night with 49 first place medals, 22 second places ribbons, and 7 third place ribbons. Way to go Birds with the Words! The students did a fantastic job and represented MGS well! The Speech Team would like to thank all of the
volunteer coaches who made their success possible! Speech Team members: Do not forget about Parent's Night scheduled for next Monday, Nov. 23rd at 6:00 p.m. in the Frisk Gym. Awards will be distributed at that time. Mark your calendars!

Any 7th or 8th grade girl interested in playing volleyball needs to sign up during their PE time this week, and make sure that you have a current physical on file. Tryouts will begin Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1st with 8th grade from 6:30-8:00am and 7th grade 3:15-5:00 both days. All basketball girls need to see Coach Horner before their tryout date.

Good luck to the 8th graders who will be taking their Explore Test, their HS placement tests today. 8th graders, give us your best efforts. Work smart! Don’t forget that you need #2 pencils with good erasers and your calculator.

November 10, 2009

2009-11-10T14:45:00.001-06:00

Lunch today is super nachos.

There will be no 6th grade boys basketball practice this evening until further notice.

Monday, November 09, 2009

2009-11-09T08:33:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is popcorn shrimp.

This is the last week for Music Booster Fruit and Cheesecake sales. Complete order forms and money are to be turned in to Mrs. Markle and Miss Trotter today. Band students...bring your orders to PE and drop them off in the band room or your way to the locker rooms.

Students, don’t forget about the book fair going on in the library. There are many great books to be bought there.

Speech Team Members: There is a MANDATORY SPEECH MEETING on Tuesday, November 10th from 3:15-3:45 in Mrs. Anglin's room. Final Contest details will be given, and it is important for you to be there! Please see Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Anglin with any questions. CONTEST IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH!

5th and 6th grade boys, you received your practice schedule for November basketball. 5th grade boys, please remember that you are allowed to attend practices with 6th grade boys as an Open Gym until the 1st game in January.If you are interested in attending, please make sure that you have an updated physical on file.

Friday, November 06, 2009

2009-11-06T11:35:00.002-06:00

Lunch today is macaroni and cheese.

This is the last week for Music Booster Fruit and Cheesecake sales. Complete order forms and money are to be turned in to Mrs. Markle and Miss Trotter on Monday, November 9th

Students, don’t forget about the book fair going on in the library. There are many great books to be bought there.

Speech Team Members: No speech practice tonight! There is a MANDATORY SPEECH MEETING on Tuesday, November 10th from 3:15-3:45 in Mrs. Anglin's room. Final Contest details will be given, and it is important for you to be there! Please see Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Anglin with any questions. CONTEST IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH!

PACC singers please turn in your permission slips--they were due last week! Thank you 6th graders for turning yours in on time.

November 04, 2009

2009-11-04T09:28:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is fish sticks.

This is the last week for Music Booster Fruit and Cheesecake sales. Complete order forms and money are to be turned in to Mrs. Markle and Miss Trotter on Monday, November 9th

A reminder to all Jr. High students, no shorts allowed at this point in the year. This does include capris, or the longer shorts. Your legs need to be covered. The weather is changing and it’s too cold to be wearing something without covering your legs.

Jr. High students, the homework coupon drawing boxes will be out through homeroom today. After homeroom, they will be brought into the office. I will draw today during lunch and announce the winners after lunch.

All speech team members need to check in with Mrs. Anglin @ 8th Hour Today! Thank You. Bring scripts with you.

Students, don’t forget about the book fair going on in the library. There are many great books to be bought there.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

2009-11-03T08:40:00.000-06:00

Lunch today is chicken and gravy over biscuits.

This is the last week for Music Booster Fruit and Cheesecake sales. Complete order forms and money are to be turned in to Mrs. Markle and Miss Trotter on Monday, November 9th.

A reminder to all Jr. High students, no shorts allowed at this point in the year. This does include capris, or the longer shorts. Your legs need to be covered. The weather is changing and it’s too cold to be wearing something without covering your legs.

A big thank you to the Jr. High students who attended Friday night’s dance. You all were well behaved and seemed to have a great time!

Jr. High students, the homework coupon drawing boxes will be out today and tomorrow. Please get out your coupons and have them ready. When you see the boxes, please put your coupons in them.

Please announce tomorrow morning (Tues the 3rd)- Any Speech Team members who practice with Mrs. Marsha Brown tonight need to report to Mrs. Anglin's room instead for speech practice.

Monday, November 02, 2009

2009-11-02T12:53:00.003-06:00

Lunch today is a hamburger.

October 30, 2009

2009-10-30T08:37:00.002-05:00

No lunch today. There's a 1/2 day of school, with dismissal being at 11:30.

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Please be checking the lost and found for your lost items. It will be cleared out at the end of the month and donated to charity if you don’t claim your items.

PTO Pie Sale: The top seller from each grade level will get to throw a pie at Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Costello. The overall top seller gets $50.00 and the 2nd and 3rd top sellers get $25.00. The class with most sales gets a pizza party. Keep selling those pies. Pie orders are due on Monday.

Tonight is the Jr. High dance from 6-8 pm. Please remember that all school rules apply and if you were on last weeks ineligibility list, you may not attend tonights dance.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

2009-10-28T08:33:00.000-05:00

No lunch today, early dismissal at 11:40.

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Please be checking the lost and found for your lost items. It will be cleared out at the end of the month and donated to charity if you don’t claim your items.

Please turn in all pizza money to the office (for the dance). Student Council will be taking money/orders until Wednesday the 28. The Jr. High Halloween Dance will be held on Friday, October 30 at 6:00. All school rules will apply as well as eligibility rules.

PTO Pie Sale: The top seller from each grade level will get to throw a pie at Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Costello. The overall top seller gets $50.00 and the 2nd and 3rd top sellers get $25.00. The class with most sales gets a pizza party. Keep selling those pies.

The Junior High Book Fair will be open during Parent / Teacher Conferences, Wednesday and Thursday.

Jr. High students, you will be allowed to wear Halloween costumes on Friday. However, please know that they need to be school appropriate. No masks allowed and no violent costumes allowed. If you come to school in an inappropriate costume, you will be asked to call home for a more appropriate thing to wear.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

2009-10-27T08:32:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a bologna and cheese sandwich.

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Please be checking the lost and found for your lost items. It will be cleared out at the end of the month and donated to charity if you don’t claim your items.

Please turn in all pizza money to the office (for the dance). Student Council will be taking money/orders until Wednesday the 28. The Jr. High Halloween Dance will be held on Friday, October 30 at 6:00. All school rules will apply as well as eligibility rules.

PTO Pie Sale: The top seller from each grade level will get to throw a pie at Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Costello. The overall top seller gets $50.00 and the 2nd and 3rd top sellers get $25.00. The class with most sales gets a pizza party. Keep selling those pies.

Due to parent/teacher conferences this week, practices are only scheduled on Monday and Tuesday. Please spend the long weekend practicing with your partner(S) OUTSIDE of school.

Calling upon all "artists" in the 5th grades and Prep & Jr. High Choruses: Please stop by during recess time to the chorus room to color and put your personal touch to fruit sale flyers! We would like to post these for Parent/Teacher conferences and around the town. Let's make this the best sale yet!

Chorus T-shirts are still on sale--we have a few left from the last order. Please see display in Chorus/Music room.

Jr. High students, there will be no study boosters this week. Please put that in your agendas.

Friday, October 23, 2009

2009-10-23T08:44:00.001-05:00

Lunch today are cheese quesadillas.

Red Ribbon Week

October 19-23

Monday: Beat Drugs (Wear Beads to School)

Tuesday: Sock Drugs and Alcohol out of your Life (Crazy Sock Day)

Wednesday: Keep Your Head on Straight And Put A Cap on Drugs (Hat Day)

Thursday: Turn Your Back on Drugs (Backwards Day)

Friday: Keep Drugs and Alcohol out of Your School (Wear School Colors)

Thursday, October 22, 2009

2009-10-22T08:35:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a rib sandwich.

Red Ribbon Week

October 19-23

Monday: Beat Drugs (Wear Beads to School)

Tuesday: Sock Drugs and Alcohol out of your Life (Crazy Sock Day)

Wednesday: Keep Your Head on Straight And Put A Cap on Drugs (Hat Day)

Thursday: Turn Your Back on Drugs (Backwards Day)

Friday: Keep Drugs and Alcohol out of Your School (Wear School Colors)

PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU DRESS SCHOOL APPROPRIATELY EVERY DAY!!!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

2009-10-21T09:03:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a spaghetti.

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Please be checking the lost and found for your lost items. It will be cleared out at the end of the month and donated to charity if you don’t claim your items.

Good luck to 5th Grade Band as full band rehearsals start today. Don't forget your instruments and have fun! Jr. High Jazz Band will rehearse tomorrow morning before school.

Red Ribbon Week

October 19-23

Monday: Beat Drugs (Wear Beads to School)

Tuesday: Sock Drugs and Alcohol out of your Life (Crazy Sock Day)

Wednesday: Keep Your Head on Straight And Put A Cap on Drugs (Hat Day)

Thursday: Turn Your Back on Drugs (Backwards Day)

Friday: Keep Drugs and Alcohol out of Your School (Wear School Colors)

PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU DRESS SCHOOL APPROPRIATELY EVERY DAY!!!

Monday, October 19, 2009

2009-10-19T09:14:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is chicken and rice.

Congratulations to our Girls Cross Country team who placed 4th in the IESA State Cross Country meet on Saturday.

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Please be checking the lost and found for your lost items. It will be cleared out at the end of the month and donated to charity if you don’t claim your items.

Today is the beginning of the new grading period. That also means that shorts are no longer allowed until next spring. The weather will be nice again this week, but no shorts allowed.

Speech Team Members: Cubby Hole Shirt orders and money are due today by 3:00p.m. No late orders will be accepted. Please see Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Anglin with any questions.

Jr. High Jazz Band rehearsal starts today. Teachers...check your email for a list of students. Jazz Band will rehearse on Monday and Wednesday this week.

Red Ribbon Week
October 19-23
Monday: Beat Drugs (Wear Beads to School)
Tuesday: Sock Drugs and Alcohol out of your Life (Crazy Sock Day)
Wednesday: Keep Your Head on Straight And Put A Cap on Drugs (Hat Day)
Thursday: Turn Your Back on Drugs (Backwards Day)
Friday: Keep Drugs and Alcohol out of Your School (Wear School Colors)

PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU DRESS SCHOOL APPROPRIATELY EVERY DAY!!!

Friday, October 16, 2009

2009-10-16T08:40:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is fish sticks.

Good luck to our Redbird Cross Country team as they head to State this weekend!

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Please be checking the lost and found for your lost items. It will be cleared out at the end of the month and donated to charity if you don’t claim your items.

The Metamora Grade School Fall Fest will be Saturday from 3-7pm. Inflatable's, games, Crafts, Hayrack Ride and meet the Metamora Redbird Football Players from 4-5pm.

Friday is the end of the grading period. That also means that Friday is the last day for you to be able to wear shorts until next spring. Anyone who shows up to school next Monday wearing shorts will be asked to call home for a change in clothing.

Prep Chorus sopranos who forgot to come down to the chorus room to sing yesterday, please do so today at 12:15p.m.--last chance.

Speech Team Members: Cubby Hole Shirt orders and money are due Monday by 3:00p.m. No late orders will be accepted. Please see Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Anglin with any questions.

October 14, 2009

2009-10-14T09:11:00.001-05:00

Lunch today is country fried steak.

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Please be checking the lost and found for your lost items. It will be cleared out at the end of the month and donated to charity if you don’t claim your items.

The Metamora Grade School Fall Fest will be Saturday from 3-7pm. Inflatable's, games, Crafts, Hayrack Ride and meet the Metamora Redbird Football Players from 4-5pm.

Friday is the end of the grading period. That also means that Friday is the last day for you to be able to wear shorts until next spring. Anyone who shows up to school next Monday wearing shorts will be asked to call home for a change in clothing.

Congratulations to Grayson Schaer who will represent MGS in the IMEA District 3 Band at ISU in November.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

2009-10-13T09:09:00.000-05:00

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Please be checking the lost and found for your lost items. It will be cleared out at the end of the month and donated to charity if you don’t claim your items.

The Metamora Grade School Fall Fest will be Saturday from 3-7pm. Inflatable's, games, Crafts, Hayrack Ride and meet the Metamora Redbird Football Players from 4-5pm.

Speech practices begin this week for practice coaches and Speech students! Please check your practice schedule for your practice days and times.

Congratulations to the Marching Band on an oustanding performance at the Parade and Field on Saturday. Way to GO!

Saturday was the sectional cross country meet for both the boys and girls at Germantown Grade School. The boys team came to an end Saturday but they had a very good season. They finished fourth in the ten team event just missing going to state. The bright spot is that Joel did qualify individually to go on to State next Saturday. The girls’ team had a very good showing Saturday. They won their Sectional. This is the third year in a row that the girls have won their sectional. Ashlyn and Gabby both finished in the top ten runners with Ashlyn placing 6th and Gabby was 10th. Quinn and Brooke placed 3rd and 4th for the team. These four girls were within 15 seconds of each other which is very important in team scoring. Rounding out the scoring for the team was Gillian, Emily, and Sarah. Joel and the girls team will compete next Saturday at Parkside Junior High School in Normal Illinois. Joel and the girls would love for you to come out and see them compete for your school.

Thursday, October 08, 2009

2009-10-08T08:33:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is tacos.

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Speech Members: Memorization checks are today, please follow your schedule and report to the correct room on your assigned day. Please let Mrs. Anglin or Mrs. Brown know BEFOREHAND if you have a conflict.

All softball girls must turn in their uniforms to Coach Horner by this Thursday.

Good luck to the Marching Band as they participate in the MTHS Parade and Field Invitational on Saturday. Band members should meet here at 10:30. Don't forget your black socks, black shoes and band t-shirt. This year's annual band bonfire will be Sunday at the Wipflers from 5-8. Please see Miss Trotter if you need a map. Good luck to Ethan Hobbs and Grayson Schaer as they audition Monday in Bloomington for the IMEA District 3 Honor Band!

PACC Festival Chorus auditions must be completed today!

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, October 07, 2009

2009-10-07T11:08:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is popcorn shrimp.

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!

Speech Members: Memorization checks are today, please follow your schedule and report to the correct room on your assigned day. Please let Mrs. Anglin or Mrs. Brown know BEFOREHAND if you have a conflict.

All softball girls must turn in their uniforms to Coach Horner by this Thursday.

Congratulations on the girls basketball season opener last night against Morton Junior High. Although the girls lost, they played well together as a team, working together to make the right plays. Great job girls!

Daily Announcements - Monday, October 05, 2009

2009-10-05T08:48:00.001-05:00

Lunch today is chicken nuggets.

Boys basketball open gyms after school until 4:30, Monday through Thursday until tryouts on the 19th. 6th Grade boys are invited to attend as well, but open gyms will end mid-October when the regular season begins. You will need physicals and cannot be ineligible to attend if you do not have one.

All cross country runners should report to practice tonight. The top ten runners will be announced at practice both boys and girls.The girls made another strong showing at Delavan Saturday finishing 2 in a field of 30 teams. We had for girls bring home medals in the varsity race. Ashlyn, Gabby, Quinn and Brooke won medals. In the girls open race we also had four medal winners- Maria, Emily, Paige, and Madalyn. The boys also ran well against some of the best teams in the state. Joel brought home a 25th place medal for the boys.This was the last regular season race for the cross country team, and all the runners had a great season with everyone showing a major improvement over the course of the season.

Speech members...remember that memorization checks begin next week! Check which date you recite your script to either Mrs. Anglin or Mrs. Brown. Also, remember to make arrangements for a ride home after your memorization check. Do not linger at the school! See a coach if you have any questions!

It’s that time of year again. MGS Music Boosters are sponsoring their Fruit and Cheesecake sale! Order from any Band or Chorus member until Nov. 9th. Healthy fruit and tantalizing cheesecakes are always in season!
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Daily Announcements - October 02, 2009

2009-10-02T11:16:00.001-05:00

Lunch today is BBQ!

Boys basketball open gyms after school until 4:30, Monday through Thursday until tryouts on the 19th. 6th Grade boys are invited to attend as well, but open gyms will end mid-October when the regular season begins. You will need physicals and cannot be ineligible to attend if you do not have one.

Athletes who are indoors for practices. Please make sure that you do not arrive too early for practices. You have a start time for practices that have been given to you by your coaches. You are to be supervised by your coaches, not running around the building before your practices begin. Keep an eye on the time, making sure you are not here too early.

Speech members...remember that memorization checks begin next week! Check which date you recite your script to either Mrs. Anglin or Mrs. Brown. Also, remember to make arrangements for a ride home after your memorization check. Do not linger at the school! See a coach if you have any questions

Daily Announcements - Wednesday, September 30, 2009

2009-09-30T11:47:00.000-05:00

Lunch today is a sub sandwich.

Boys basketball open gyms after school until 4:30, Monday through Thursday until tryouts on the 19th. 6th Grade boys are invited to attend as well, but open gyms will end mid-October when the regular season begins. You will need physicals and cannot be ineligible to attend if you do not have one.

Athletes who are indoors for practices. Please make sure that you do not arrive too early for practices. You have a start time for practices that have been given to you by your coaches. You are to be supervised by your coaches, not running around the building before your practices begin. Keep an eye on the time, making sure you are not here too early.

Friday afternoon the Cross Country teams ran at Detweiller Park in Peoria. The girls’ team finished 7th and the boys were 17th out of 38 schools participating. Gabby finished 21st overall and brought home a medal for the girls. Ashlyn, Quinn, Brooke, Gillian, Jessica, and Sarah completed the scoring for the girls’s varsity team. In the girls open race Emily, Madalyn, and Paige placed in the top 20 finishers and winning an individual medal for themselves. There were 224 girls running in the open race. The boys ran against some of the best competition in the state and over half the schools ahead of them were double A schools. Scoring for the boys were Joel, John, Matthew, Isaiah, Nate, Matt, and John.