Friday, December 17, 2010

Friday, December 17

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: This is it… the final day for sucker sales.  Don’t miss out on supporting your school by participation in the 10th Annual Sucker Sale at Euclid!! All proceeds go to directly benefiting Euclid students.  Buy a sucker for only $1.00.   Try one of many delicious flavors – Sweet or Sour!! 

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Winter Holidays

We enrich our lives when we share our cultures.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Thursday, December 16

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

8th Grade: Boys Basketball - There will be a QUICK meeting today, December 16 at 2:50 PM in Mr. Coll’s room (room 80) for basketball.

ALL GRADES: Sucker sales end on Friday – almost your last day to get the delicious flavors before you go on break.  Don’t miss out on supporting your school by participation in the 10th Annual Sucker Sale at Euclid!! All proceeds go to directly benefiting Euclid students.  Buy a sucker for your favorite teacher for only $1.00.   Suckers are sold during lunch time in the school store.  Try one of many delicious flavors – Sweet or Sour!! 

Are you athletic?  Do you love to play games such as Capture the Flag or Freeze Tag?  Then come to Active Games Club!  We meet in the activity room by the gym.  Everyone is welcome.  Snacks are included.  Hope to see you there.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Winter Holidays

Quote: “Life isn’t about finding yourself.  Life is about creating yourself.” –George Bernard Shaw

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Wednesday, December 15

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

8th Grade: Boys Basketball - There will be a QUICK meeting on Thursday, December 16 at 2:50 PM in Mr. Coll’s room (room 80) for basketball.

ALL GRADES: Don’t miss out on supporting your school by participation in the 10th Annual Sucker Sale at Euclid!! All proceeds go to directly benefiting Euclid students.  Buy a sucker for yourself or your grandma for only $1.00.   Suckers are sold during lunch time in the school store.  Try one of many delicious flavors including Raspberry Lemonade, Tangerine, Blackberry – Sweet or Sour!! 

Are you athletic?  Do you love to play games such as Capture the Flag or Freeze Tag?  Then come to Active Games Club!  We meet in the activity room by the gym on Thursdays starting today.  Everyone is welcome.  Snacks are included.  Hope to see you there.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Winter Holidays

Quote: “Our aspirations are our possibilities.” –Robert Browning

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Tuesday, December 14

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

8th Grade: Boys Basketball - There will be a QUICK meeting on Thursday, December 16 at 2:50 PM in Mr. Coll’s room (room 80) for basketball.

ALL GRADES: Service Club is cancelled today.

Suckers are going fast - Don’t miss out on supporting your school by participation in the 10th Annual Sucker Sale at Euclid!! All proceeds go to directly benefiting Euclid students.  Buy a sucker for yourself or your brother or your sister for only $1.00.   Suckers are sold during lunch time in the school store.  Try one of many delicious flavors – Sweet or Sour!! 

Attention all Technology Student Association (TSA) students!  You must attend our mandatory meeting after school TODAY to sign up for your events and get all of the necessary paperwork for our trip to the Denver Tech Center Marriott Hotel!  If you have any questions, please see Mr. Grimes or Mr. Biddulph.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Winter Holidays

Quote: “The only gift is a portion of thyself.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Monday, December 13, 2010

Monday, December 13

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

8th Grade: Boys Basketball - There will be a QUICK meeting on Thursday, December 16 at 2:50 PM in Mr. Coll’s room (room 80) for basketball.

ALL GRADES: Attention All Wrestlers - please return your singlet and headgear to Mrs. Andersen as soon as possible!  You guys had a great season!!

All Aquarium Club members will meet today in room 81 from 2:45 – 4:00 PM to clean all 3 aquariums before Winter Break.  Can’t wait to see you all there.

Don’t miss out on supporting your school by participation in the 10th Annual Sucker Sale at Euclid!! All proceeds go to directly benefiting Euclid  students.  Buy a sucker for yourself or your mom or your BFF for only $1.00.   Suckers are sold during lunch time in the school store.  Try one of many delicious flavors – Sweet or Sour!! 

Reminder:  When you enter the building, you need to turn your cell phone off and store it in your locker.  It is important that it is off and not on vibrate during the school day.  So…at this time…if you have your cell phone with you, please turn it off and take it to your locker.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Winter Holidays

Quote: “Do not unto others that which you would not have them do unto you.  That is the entire Torah; the rest is commentary.” –Rabbi Hillel

Friday, December 10, 2010

Friday, December 10

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: Attention All Wrestlers - please return your singlet and headgear to Mrs. Andersen as soon as possible!  You guys had a great season!!

Today the yearbook staff has to turn in the number of books we need to have printed by the publisher.  We want to be sure that everyone who wants a book will be included so check the list of names of students who have already ordered outside the main office.  If your name isn’t on the list, you may purchase one in the office for $20 dollars today.  This is the last day to purchase a yearbook!  The Yearbook Staff

All Aquarium Club members will meet in room 81 from 2:45 – 4:00 PM on Monday, December 13 to clean all 3 aquariums before Winter Break. Can’t wait to see you all there.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Gift of Friendship

Quote: “We must strengthen and comfort each other.  We must love one another.  We must rejoice together, mourn together, labor and suffer together.” –John Winthrop

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Thursday, December 9

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

7th Grade: If you are a 7th grader you don’t want to miss out on the 7th grade Luau.  It is today after school in the cafeteria.  The cost is only $4.00 and there will be great music, good food and prizes!!  Aloha  (Please note price correction.)

8th Grade: Attention 8th grade girls basketball - please return your jersey to Mr. Fischer as soon as possible!  Look for BOTH trophies coming soon to our trophy cabinet for display. Thanks again for a great season!!

ALL GRADES: Are you athletic?  Do you love to play games such as Capture the Flag or Freeze Tag?  Then come to Active Games Club!  We meet in the activity room by the gym on Thursdays starting today.  Everyone is welcome.  Snacks are included.  Hope to see you there.

Brain Bowl is cancelled today.  We will meet next Thursday, December 16th in Mrs. Lloyd’s room.

Attention All Wrestlers - please return your singlet and headgear to Mrs. Andersen as soon as possible!  You guys had a great season!!

At the end of the week the yearbook staff has to turn in the number of books we need to have printed by the publisher.  We want to be sure that everyone who wants a book will be included so check the list of names of students who have already ordered outside the main office.  If your name isn’t on the list, you may purchase one in the office for $20 dollars today through Friday.  Don’t miss this last opportunity!  The Yearbook Staff

All Aquarium Club members will meet in room 81 from 2:45 – 4:00 PM on Monday, December 13 to clean all 3 aquariums before Winter Break.  Can’t wait to see you all there.

It’s Competition time!  Being in the giving spirit of the holidays, the service club challenges you to bring in as many canned foods as you can.  This is a competition for all grades.  Each day you can drop off canned foods in the cafeteria.  Please make sure you are placing them in the correct “grade level” bins.  We will count up the cans at the end of the day and let you know which grade is winning. At the end off the week, the grade with 100 cans gets to wear crazy glasses, 200 cans gets to wear hats, and 300 cans or more get to have a backwards dress-up day. The grade with the most cans gets to dress like their favorite Super Hero!! Will your grade have bragging rights at the end of the week??? 

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Gift of Friendship

Quote: “You can make more friends in two months by becoming genuinely interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.” –Dale Carnegie

All-School Holiday Lunch

Date:  Thursday, December 9th   

Time:  Your lunch period

Menu

Turkey Roast

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Buttered Corn

Hot Roll

Pumpkin Pie or Brownie

Milk

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Wednesday, December 8

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

7th Grade: Don’t forget the Luau after school on Thursday!!   The cost is only $4.00. There will be food, fun and cool prizes.  Come to the cafeteria after school on Thursday.  (Please note price correction.)

8th Grade: Attention 8th grade girls basketball - please return your jersey to Mr. Fischer as soon as possible!  Look for BOTH trophies coming soon to our trophy cabinet for display. Thanks again for a great season!!

ALL GRADES: Attention All wrestlers - please return your singlet and headgear to Mrs. Andersen as soon as possible!  You guys had a great season!!

At the end of the week the yearbook staff has to turn in the number of books we need to have printed by the publisher.  We want to be sure that everyone who wants a book will be included so check the list of names of students who have already ordered outside the main office.  If your name isn’t on the list, you may purchase one in the office for $20 dollars today through Friday.  Don’t miss this last opportunity!  The Yearbook Staff

All Aquarium Club members will meet in room 81 from 2:45 – 4:00 PM on Monday, December 13 to clean all 3 aquariums before Winter Break.  Can’t wait to see you all there.

Attention all Student Council members: there will be a meeting this Thursday, December 9.  We will meet in the double classroom at 7:00 AM.  Don’t be late!

It’s Competition time!  Being in the giving spirit of the holidays, the service club challenges you to bring in as many canned foods as you can.  This is a competition for all grades.  Each day you can drop off canned foods in the cafeteria.  Please make sure you are placing them in the correct “grade level” bins.  We will count up the cans at the end of the day and let you know which grade is winning. At the end off the week, the grade with 100 cans gets to wear crazy glasses, 200 cans gets to wear hats, and 300 cans or more get to have a backwards dress-up day. The grade with the most cans gets to dress like their favorite Super Hero!! Will your grade have bragging rights at the end of the week??? 

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Gift of Friendship

Quote: “A friend is one who always pays us the compliment of expecting from us all the virtues.” –Henry David Thoreau

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Tuesday, December 7

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

7th Grade: All 7th graders are invited to attend the 7th grade party on Thursday, December 9 from 2:45 – 4:10. The cost is only $3.00 for a wonderful Luau!!  Food, drinks and prizes will be provided!!  Come join in the fun – Aloha

8th Grade: Attention 8th grade girls basketball - please return your jersey to Mr. Fischer as soon as possible!  Look for BOTH trophies coming soon to our trophy cabinet for display. Thanks again for a great season!!

ALL GRADES: It’s Competition time!  Being in the giving spirit of the holidays, the service club challenges you to bring in as many canned foods as you can.  This is a competition for all grades.  Each day you can drop off canned foods in the cafeteria.  Please make sure you are placing them in the correct “grade level” bins.  We will count up the cans at the end of the day and let you know which grade is winning. At the end off the week, the grade with 100 cans gets to wear crazy glasses, 200 cans gets to wear hats, and 300 cans or more get to have a backwards dress-up day. The grade with the most cans gets to dress like their favorite Super Hero!! Will your grade have bragging rights at the end of the week??? 

Hey students, is your stomach growling before it’s time for lunch?  Did you skip breakfast?  You can get breakfast right here in our cafeteria for only $1.25!  If you receive free or reduced lunch, your breakfast is free.  Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 7:45 AM every day. 

There will be no spelling club in December due to the seventh grade party after school December 9.  The next spelling club will meet January 13.

Attention all Student Council members: there will be a meeting this Thursday, December 9.  We will meet in the double classroom at 7:00 AM.  Don’t be late!

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Gift of Friendship

Quote: “To be a friend a man should strive to lift people up, to encourage, and to set an example that will be an inspiration to others.” –Wilfred A. Peterson

All-School Holiday Lunch

Date:  Thursday, December 9th   

Time:  Your lunch period

Attire:  Dress up for the Occasion

Menu

Turkey Roast

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Buttered Corn

Hot Roll

Pumpkin Pie or Brownie

Milk

Monday, December 6, 2010

Monday, December 6

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

7th Grade: All 7th graders are invited to attend the 7th grade party on Thursday, December 9 from 2:45 – 4:10. The cost is only $3.00 for a wonderful Luau!!  Food, drinks and prizes will be provided!!  Come join in the fun – Aloha

ALL GRADES: It’s Competition time!  Being in the giving spirit of the holidays, the service club challenges you to bring in as many canned foods as you can.  This is a competition for all grades.  Each day you can drop off canned foods in the cafeteria.  Please make sure you are placing them in the correct “grade level” bins.  We will count up the cans at the end of the day and let you know which grade is winning. At the end off the week, the grade with 100 cans gets to wear crazy glasses, 200 cans gets to wear hats, and 300 cans or more get to have a backwards dress-up day. The grade with the most cans gets to dress like their favorite Super Hero!! Will your grade have bragging rights at the end of the week??? 

Hey students, is your stomach growling before it’s time for lunch?  Did you skip breakfast?  You can get breakfast right here in our cafeteria for only $1.25!  If you receive free or reduced lunch, your breakfast is free.  Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 7:45 AM every day. 

There will be no spelling club in December due to the seventh grade party after school December 9.  The next spelling club will meet January 13.

Reminder:  When you enter the building, you need to turn your cell phone off and store it in your locker.  It is important that it is off and not on vibrate during the school day.  So…at this time…if you have your cell phone with you, please turn it off and take it to your locker.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Gift of Friendship

Quote: “A life without friends is a life without sun.” –German proverb

All-School Holiday Lunch

Date:  Thursday, December 9th   

Time:  Your lunch period

Attire:  Dress up for the Occasion

Menu

Turkey Roast

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Buttered Corn

Hot Roll

Pumpkin Pie or Brownie

Milk

Friday, December 3, 2010

Friday, December 3

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Ok Falcons, it’s the final bake sale day. We’ve still got delicious treats that you have to try! Bring your money to lunch for our final day to support those Liberian barrels. And a special thanks to those of you who have already bought something. You’ve really made a difference! J

It’s Competition time!  Being in the giving spirit of the holidays, the service club challenges you to bring in as many canned foods as you can.  This is a competition for all grades.  Each day you can drop off canned foods in the cafeteria.  Please make sure you are placing them in the correct “grade level” bins.  We will count up the cans at the end of the day and let you know which grade is winning.  At the end off the week, the grade with 100 cans gets to wear crazy glasses, 200 cans gets to wear hats, and 300 cans or more get to have a backwards dress-up day. The grade with the most cans gets to dress like their favorite Super Hero!! Will your grade have bragging rights at the end of the week??? 

Hey students, is your stomach growling before it’s time for lunch?  Did you skip breakfast?  You can get breakfast right here in our cafeteria for only $1.25!  If you receive free or reduced lunch, your breakfast is free.  Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 7:45 AM every day. 

The next Spelling Club meeting will be on December 9 after school.  We will begin our practice bee.  See you then!

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “Only he who attempts the absurd is capable of achieving the impossible.” –Miguel Unamuno

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Thursday, December 2

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: The next Spelling Club meeting will be on December 9 after school.  We will begin our practice bee.  See you then!

Hiya falcons! Did you miss the bake sale yesterday? That’s okay; we’ll be there again today! So you know the drill, bring your money to lunch and we’ll satisfy your sweet cravings.

National Junior Honor Society meeting will be this Friday, December 3 at 7:00 AM in the double classroom.  Please try to bring your dues - $10.  You may pay cash or with a check made out to EMS. 

It’s Competition time!  Being in the giving spirit of the holidays, the service club challenges you to bring in as many canned foods as you can.  This is a competition for all grades.  Each day you can drop off canned foods in the cafeteria.  Please make sure you are placing them in the correct “grade level” bins.  We will count up the cans at the end of the day and let you know which grade is winning.  At the end off the week, the grade with 100 cans gets to wear crazy glasses, 200 cans gets to wear hats, and 300 cans or more get to have a backwards dress-up day. The grade with the most cans gets to dress like their favorite Super Hero!! Will your grade have bragging rights at the end of the week???

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “Dreams must be free to flee and fly high. …You should never agree to surrender your dreams.” –Rev. Jesse Jackson

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Wednesday, December 1

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: The next Spelling Club meeting will be on December 9 after school.  We will begin our practice bee.  See you then!

Hey Falcons! Guess what today is. That’s right, it’s bake sale day! Bring your money to lunch and don’t forget your sweet tooth. See you there!

National Junior Honor Society meeting will be this Friday, December 3 at 7:00 AM in the double classroom.  Please try to bring your dues - $10.  You may pay cash or with a check made out to EMS. 

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “You must believe in yourself or no one else will believe in you.  Be self-confident, self-reliant, and even if you don’t make it, you will know you have done your best.” –Mother of General Douglas McArthur

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tuesday, November 30

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: Do you love to read?  Would you like to learn about new authors and read great books?  Come to Euclid Book Club starting today November 30th in Room 105.  We’ll meet every Tuesday.

The next Spelling Club meeting will be on December 9 after school.  We will begin our practice bee.  See you then!

Hey Falcons! Do you have a major sweet tooth? Then you should come to our school’s bake sale! We’re supporting Liberia by sending over barrels of helpful items, but we need money to do this. So come on down, we’ve got all your favorites for student-friendly budgets. Just bring your money to lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to help support our world relief effort.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “I have limitations. Things don’t come easily to me… I have to slug it out slowly.” –Jose Arcadia Limon

Monday, November 29, 2010

Monday, November 29

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Do you love to read?  Would you like to learn about new authors and read great books?  Come to Euclid book club starting Tuesday, November 30th in Room 105.  We’ll meet every Tuesday.

The next Spelling Club meeting will be on December 9 after school.  We will begin our practice bee.  See you then!

Hey Falcons! Do you have a major sweet tooth? Then you should come to our school’s bake sale! We’re supporting Liberia by sending over barrels of helpful items, but we need money to do this. So come on down, we’ve got all your favorites for student-friendly budgets. Just bring your money to lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday to help support our world relief effort.

Reminder:  When you enter the building, you need to turn your cell phone off and store it in your locker.  It is important that it is off and not on vibrate during the school day.  So…at this time…if you have your cell phone with you, please turn it off and take it to your locker.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “A vision without a task is but a dream.  A task without a vision is a drudgery.  A vision and a task are the hope of the world.” –Inscribed on a church in Sussex, England

Friday, November 19, 2010

Friday, November 19

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: Do you love to read?  Would you like to learn about new authors and read great books?  Come to Euclid book club starting Tuesday, November 30th in Room 105.  We’ll meet every Tuesday.

Attention Students – Please take a moment to check out the Lost and Found tables located on the small stage in the cafetorium.  All items will be donated if not collected by Friday, November 19.

We are keeping it REAL about suicide prevention this week. Today our focus is on Leadership and leading the person in need to resources and people who can support them. Some ideas of people you can go to include:

 

Teachers                     Counselors                  Administrators             Coach            

Neighbor                     Parents                        Crisis line

 

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem so have hope and get help for yourself or others who may be struggling. For more information and resources visit the booth at lunch. Don’t forget to show that you are wearing yellow, and you will receive a special “thank you” for showing your support!

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree.” –Vietnamese proverb

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Thursday, November 18

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Do you love to read?  Would you like to learn about new authors and read great books?  Come to Euclid book club starting Tuesday, November 30th in Room 105.  We’ll meet every Tuesday.

Attention Students – Please take a moment to check out the Lost and Found tables located on the small stage in the cafetorium.  All items will be donated if not collected by Friday, November 19.

Spelling Club will meet in room 94 on Thursdays after school until 4:15.  Bring a snack.  New club members welcome until Thanksgiving break.

Attention, all grade levels! If you are interested in participating in the LPS District Chess Tournament on Saturday, December 4 at Newton Middle School, please pick up a registration form from Room 209 or Student Services by Thursday, November 18.  The tournament starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends around 3:00 p.m.

We are keeping it REAL about suicide prevention this week. Today, we are focusing on Accepting that everyone goes through ups and downs in life and that we all need some extra support to get through the “downs”.  Stop by the information booth today at lunch for more information and helpful resources.

Remember, tomorrow is the last day of our Yellow Ribbon week. Please show your support by wearing yellow….Don’t forget to also wear your yellow ribbon bracelet! If you stop by our information booth tomorrow wearing yellow and your bracelet, you will get a special “Thank you” for showing your support.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “When you drink water, remember the mountain spring.” –Chinese proverb

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Wednesday, November 17

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: Attention Students – Please take a moment to check out the Lost and Found tables located on the small stage in the cafetorium.  All items will be donated if not collected by Friday, November 19.

Spelling Club will meet in room 94 on Thursdays after school until 4:15.  Bring a snack.  New club members welcome until Thanksgiving break.

Attention, all grade levels! If you are interested in participating in the LPS District Chess Tournament on Saturday, December 4 at Newton Middle School, please pick up a registration form from Room 209 or Student Services by Thursday, November 18.  The tournament starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends around 3:00 p.m.

Student – Do you have a love for cooking?  If you do, there is now a club to satisfy your hobby. Join the cooking club. The club meets Wednesdays after school in room 106 starting Wednesday, December 1st.  We will study and make foods from around the world.  This will be a place to taste food from different cultures.

We are keeping it REAL about suicide prevention this week. Today, we are focusing on being Excellent and learning how to ACT when a friend is struggling.

Acknowledge: that a friend or classmate has a problem, and that the symptoms are serious.

Care: Let the friend know you are there for them, and want to help.

Tell: Tell a trusted adult about their concerns.

Don’t forget to stop by the information booth today to learn about the ACT message and to get more information on suicide prevention.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “Nurture great thoughts, for you will never go higher than you think.” –Benjamin Disareli

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Tuesday, November 16

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Attention Students – Please take a moment to check out the Lost and Found tables located on the small stage in the cafetorium.  All items will be donated if not collected by Friday, November 19.

Spelling Club will meet in room 94 on Thursdays after school until 4:15.  Bring a snack.  New club members welcome until Thanksgiving break.

Attention, all grade levels! If you are interested in participating in the LPS District Chess Tournament on Saturday, December 4 at Newton Middle School, please pick up a registration form from Room 209 or Student Services by Thursday, November 18.  The tournament starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends around 3:00 p.m.

Student – Do you have a love for cooking?  If you do, there is now a club to satisfy your hobby. Join the cooking club. The club meets Wednesdays after school in room 106 starting today.  We will study and make foods from around the world.  This will be a place to taste food from different cultures.

We want you to “Be REAL” about suicide prevention, so today our focus is on Respecting the physical, social, and emotional well being of yourself and others. (Growing up is not easy. You face many touch decisions and difficult life experiences that at times, seem overwhelming. For some kids, a difficult, scary or threatening situation can cause so much distress that they start to think about killing themselves. Suicide is one of the leading causes of deaths for students in middle and high school and it can be prevented if adults and friends are aware of the warning signs and know what to do.) To learn more about the warning signs of suicide, please visit the information booth in the cafeteria during your lunch period.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “In the long run men hit only what they aim at.  Therefore, though they should fail immediately they had better aim at something high.” –Henry David Thoreau

Monday, November 15, 2010

Monday, November 15

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: Ping Pong Club is cancelled for Monday, November 15.  See you November 29.

Attention Students – Please take a moment to check out the Lost and Found tables located on the small stage in the cafetorium.  All items will be donated if not collected by Friday, November 19.

Spelling Club will meet in room 94 on Thursdays after school until 4:15.  Bring a snack.  New club members welcome until Thanksgiving break.

Attention Team Dorie members of Aquarium club, we will be going to Neptunes today, November 15, after school to get more fish for the downstairs tanks.  See ya in room 81 after school!

You might have noticed the yellow ribbons and signs around our school… This week is “Yellow Ribbon Week” which means Suicide Prevention week. Each day this week, we will be highlighting different resources to help raise awareness and hope for those who may be struggling. Our focus this entire week will be on having HOPE and getting HELP. We will have information tables set up in the cafeteria every day so please visit our table this week to get more information. Also come by today and pledge your support by signing our banner of Hope. Once you pledge you will receive a Yellow Ribbon bracelet. We encourage you to wear your bracelet every day this week as a symbol of HOPE and HELP.

Reminder:  When you enter the building, you need to turn your cell phone off and store it in your locker.  It is important that it is off and not on vibrate during the school day.  So…at this time…if you have your cell phone with you, please turn it off and take it to your locker.

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “It is a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.” –Somerset Maugham

Friday, November 12, 2010

Friday, November 12

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Did You Run “The Stride”? Although we lost the Championship by only 25 participants, we had more people run this year than last year so Friday is “Stride Pride” day.  All runners get free ice cream during lunch on Friday!  Wear your Stride T-Shirt and show your PRIDE in physical fitness.

Ping Pong Club is cancelled for Monday, November 15.  See you November 29.

Attention Students – Please take a moment to check out the Lost and Found tables located on the small stage in the cafetorium.  All items will be donated if not collected by Friday, November 19.

Spelling Club will meet in room 94 on Thursdays after school until 4:15.  Bring a snack.  New club members welcome until Thanksgiving break.

Attention Team Dorie members of Aquarium club, we will be going to Neptunes on Monday, November 15, after school to get more fish for the downstairs tanks.  See ya in room 81 after school!

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “Champions aren’t made in gyms.  Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.” –Mohammed Ali

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Thursday, November 11

Be Respectful, Be Excellent, Be Accepting, Be a Leader

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: Did You Run “The Stride”? Although we lost the Championship by only 25 participants, we had more people run this year than last year so Friday is “Stride Pride” day.  All runners get free ice cream during lunch on Friday!  Wear your Stride T-Shirt and show your PRIDE in physical fitness.

Attention Brain Bowlers.  Our meeting this week is canceled so that we can attend the Pilates class after school.  Give your brain a break and come work your body!  Mr. Yamnitz and Mrs. Lloyd will see you again at Brain Bowl next week, November 17 in room 209.

Attention Students – Please take a moment to check out the Lost and Found tables located on the small stage in the cafetorium.  All items will be donated if not collected by Friday, November 19.

Spelling Club will meet in room 94 on Thursdays after school until 4:15.  Bring a snack.  New club members welcome until Thanksgiving break.

Attention Team Dorie members of Aquarium club, we will be going to Neptunes on Monday, November 15, after school to get more fish for the downstairs tanks.  See ya in room 81 after school!

WELLNESS WEEK #3 –

Stress/Handling the Holidays – Nov. 8th – 12th

·         Work out our stress and have fun at the same time.  Thursday we’ll de-stress with Pilates.  All students and staff are welcome to participate.  Be REAL!

·         Sometimes gift purchasing can be stressful.  Some kid-friendly stress-free gift ideas include book marks, coupons to help out around the house and how to make a pine cone bird seed feeder. 

Words of Wisdom   

Monthly Theme: Daring To Be Our Best

Quote: “I ask all of us, children and adults, to remember the valor and sacrifice of our veterans.  American veterans have extraordinary stories.  We should listen to them … and we should learn from them.” –George W. Bush