Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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

This is a B Day.

ALL GRADES: National Junior Honor Society members – This Friday, September 2 will be our first meeting.  Come to the double classroom at 7:00 and participate in brainstorming sessions for this year’s service projects.  No breakfast will be served at this meeting, so come with your belly full.

Please help out the PE department by not moving the cones around when you go out to the fields for lunch.  Thanks everybody!!

The Littleton high school girls basketball program is be coming to Euclid Middle School.  On Wednesday, September 7th & September 14th, LHS players and coaches will be putting on a skills clinic for any Euclid girls who are interested in becoming better basketball players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school. Please stop by the PTO welcome center for more information and to pick up a clinic flyer. The Lions are excited to teach skills and share the game of basketball with you!

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Respecting Ourselves and Others

Quote: “The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.” –Theodore Roosevelt

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

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

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: Please help out the PE department by not moving the cones around when you go out to the fields for lunch.  Thanks everybody!!

The Littleton high school girls basketball program is be coming to Euclid Middle School.  On Wednesday, September 7th & September 14th, LHS players and coaches will be putting on a skills clinic for any Euclid girls who are interested in becoming better basketball players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school. Please stop by the PTO welcome center for more information and to pick up a clinic flyer. The Lions are excited to teach skills and share the game of basketball with you!

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Respecting Ourselves and Others

Quote: “…our anger can be transformed into a power which can move the world.” –Mohandas Gandhi

Monday, August 29, 2011

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

This is a B Day.

7^th Grade: Do you like to run? Throw? Or Jump?  If so, join Coach Otte and Coach Duran in the gym tomorrow, Tuesday August 30 at 7:20 – 7:45 for an informational meeting about 7^th grade track.  See you next week. 

ALL GRADES: 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.

The Littleton high school girls basketball program is be coming to Euclid Middle School.  On Wednesday, September 7th & September 14th, LHS players and coaches will be putting on a skills clinic for any Euclid girls who are interested in becoming better basketball players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school. Please stop by the PTO welcome center for more information and to pick up a clinic flyer. The Lions are excited to teach skills and share the game of basketball with you!

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Respecting Ourselves and Others

Quote: “I think the one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for paying attention.” –Diane Sawyer

Friday, August 26, 2011

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

This is a W Day.

7^th Grade: Do you like to run? Throw? Or Jump?  If so, join Coach Otte and Coach Duran in the gym on Tuesday August 30 at 7:20 – 7:45 for an informational meeting about 7^th grade track.  See you next week. 

ALL GRADES: 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.

The Littleton high school girls basketball program is be coming to Euclid Middle School.  On Wednesday, September 7th & September 14th, LHS players and coaches will be putting on a skills clinic for any Euclid girls who are interested in becoming better basketball players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school. Please stop by the PTO welcome center for more information and to pick up a clinic flyer. The Lions are excited to teach skills and share the game of basketball with you!

General standards of appropriate dress include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Students are expected to exhibit reasonable cleanliness in their grooming and dress.

·         Unacceptable dress includes clothing that is transparent or revealing, or inappropriate for the particular activity. Examples include, but are not limited to, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, pajamas, slippers or swimwear.

·         Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.

·         Undergarments must be covered.

·         No low cut shirts.

·         T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.

·         Also considered unacceptable is clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs, displaying gang symbols, or using defamatory or vulgar, offensive or obscene language, design, or message.

·         Students may not sag their pants.

·         Hazardous apparel or jewelry, such as spiked belts, spiked wristbands, chains, or other items likely to injure the wearer or someone else are not permitted.

·         Appropriate footwear is required at all times.

·         Clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

·         Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the building by girls or boys.

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Creating Success in School

Quote: “We always have time enough, if we will but use it wisely.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Thursday, August 25, 2011

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

This is a B Day.

7^th Grade: Do you like to run? Throw? Or Jump?  If so, join Coach Otte and Coach Duran in the gym on Tuesday August 30 at 7:20 – 7:45 for an informational meeting about 7^th grade track.  See you next week. 

ALL GRADES: 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.

The Littleton high school girls basketball program is be coming to Euclid Middle School.  On Wednesday, September 7th & September 14th, LHS players and coaches will be putting on a skills clinic for any Euclid girls who are interested in becoming better basketball players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school. Please stop by the PTO welcome center for more information and to pick up a clinic flyer. The Lions are excited to teach skills and share the game of basketball with you!

General standards of appropriate dress include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Students are expected to exhibit reasonable cleanliness in their grooming and dress.

·         Unacceptable dress includes clothing that is transparent or revealing, or inappropriate for the particular activity. Examples include, but are not limited to, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, pajamas, slippers or swimwear.

·         Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.

·         Undergarments must be covered.

·         No low cut shirts.

·         T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.

·         Also considered unacceptable is clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs, displaying gang symbols, or using defamatory or vulgar, offensive or obscene language, design, or message.

·         Students may not sag their pants.

·         Hazardous apparel or jewelry, such as spiked belts, spiked wristbands, chains, or other items likely to injure the wearer or someone else are not permitted.

·         Appropriate footwear is required at all times.

·         Clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

·         Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the building by girls or boys.

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Creating Success in School

Quote: “The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” –Inscribed in the Library of Congress

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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

This is a W Day.

ALL GRADES: 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.

The Littleton high school girls basketball program is be coming to Euclid Middle School.  On Wednesday, September 7th & September 14th, LHS players and coaches will be putting on a skills clinic for any Euclid girls who are interested in becoming better basketball players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school. Please stop by the PTO welcome center for more information and to pick up a clinic flyer. The Lions are excited to teach skills and share the game of basketball with you!

General standards of appropriate dress include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Students are expected to exhibit reasonable cleanliness in their grooming and dress.

·         Unacceptable dress includes clothing that is transparent or revealing, or inappropriate for the particular activity. Examples include, but are not limited to, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, pajamas, slippers or swimwear.

·         Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.

·         Undergarments must be covered.

·         No low cut shirts.

·         T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.

·         Also considered unacceptable is clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs, displaying gang symbols, or using defamatory or vulgar, offensive or obscene language, design, or message.

·         Students may not sag their pants.

·         Hazardous apparel or jewelry, such as spiked belts, spiked wristbands, chains, or other items likely to injure the wearer or someone else are not permitted.

·         Appropriate footwear is required at all times.

·         Clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

·         Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the building by girls or boys.

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Creating Success in School

Quote: “…I want my son to realize that there is plenty of opportunity for him to achieve success, but whether he wins or loses depends entirely on his own character, perseverance, thrift, intelligence, and capacity for hard work.” –Major John L. Griffin

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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

This is a B Day.

Attention 7^th and 8^th grade students: Lights…camera…action!!  Auditions for our fall musical, FLAPPER! will be held on today.  This is a great show, set in the 1920s, about a young girl who will inherit a large diamond on her upcoming 18^th birthday!  Unless, of course, it is stolen by 2 thieving thugs who have hatched a ridiculous plot to steal it from Polly.  Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess are trying to swindle Polly’s Aunt out of her millions.  It is zany fun for all.  Please remember to pay your activity fee if you are planning to be involved in either the cast or crew of the show.

ALL GRADES: 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.

The Littleton high school girls basketball program is be coming to Euclid Middle School.  On Wednesday, September 7th & September 14th, LHS players and coaches will be putting on a skills clinic for any Euclid girls who are interested in becoming better basketball players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school. Please stop by the PTO welcome center for more information and to pick up a clinic flyer. The Lions are excited to teach skills and share the game of basketball with you!

General standards of appropriate dress include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Students are expected to exhibit reasonable cleanliness in their grooming and dress.

·         Unacceptable dress includes clothing that is transparent or revealing, or inappropriate for the particular activity. Examples include, but are not limited to, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, pajamas, slippers or swimwear.

·         Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.

·         Undergarments must be covered.

·         No low cut shirts.

·         T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.

·         Also considered unacceptable is clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs, displaying gang symbols, or using defamatory or vulgar, offensive or obscene language, design, or message.

·         Students may not sag their pants.

·         Hazardous apparel or jewelry, such as spiked belts, spiked wristbands, chains, or other items likely to injure the wearer or someone else are not permitted.

·         Appropriate footwear is required at all times.

·         Clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

·         Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the building by girls or boys.

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Creating Success in School

Story about Michelangelo’s commitment to excellence through his attention to detail.

Monday, August 22, 2011

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

This is a W Day.

Attention 6^th Grade: 6^th grade volleyball starts today.  Come meet Coaches Howe and Claussen in the gym at 2:50 PM.

Attention 7^th and 8^th grade students: Lights…camera…action!!  Auditions for our fall musical, FLAPPER! will be held on today and tomorrow.  This is a great show, set in the 1920s, about a young girl who will inherit a large diamond on her upcoming 18^th birthday!  Unless, of course, it is stolen by 2 thieving thugs who have hatched a ridiculous plot to steal it from Polly.  Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess are trying to swindle Polly’s Aunt out of her millions.  It is zany fun for all. 

Those students who are interested in being part of the technical crew and assisting with building the set should see Mr. Vaitaitis today for set crew materials.

Please remember to pay your activity fee if you are planning to be involved in either the cast or crew of the show.

8^th Grade: Welcome back eighth graders!  It is almost time for TRACK!!!!  Everyone is welcome to attend a 25 minute informational meeting for 8^th grade girls’ and boys’ track season today, from 2:50 until 3:15, in the gym.  Come hear coaches Gilpin and Fischer tell you what you need to know to be a track star for Euclid Middle School!  Be sure to arrange transportation home as this is a short meeting! See you there!

ALL GRADES: 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.

Attention all aquarium and fish lovers; we will have the first aquarium club meeting in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 81 from 2:45-4:15 today.  We will have a brief meeting, fill up the three aquariums and discuss what types of fish we will purchase for our aquariums.  Can’t wait to see you all there!

Late busses will begin today, Monday, August 22.

The Littleton high school girls basketball program is be coming to Euclid Middle School.  On Wednesday, September 7th & September 14th, LHS players and coaches will be putting on a skills clinic for any Euclid girls who are interested in becoming better basketball players, regardless of where they plan to attend high school. Please stop by the PTO welcome center for more information and to pick up a clinic flyer. The Lions are excited to teach skills and share the game of basketball with you!

General standards of appropriate dress include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Students are expected to exhibit reasonable cleanliness in their grooming and dress.

·         Unacceptable dress includes clothing that is transparent or revealing, or inappropriate for the particular activity. Examples include, but are not limited to, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, pajamas, slippers or swimwear.

·         Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.

·         Undergarments must be covered.

·         No low cut shirts.

·         T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.

·         Also considered unacceptable is clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs, displaying gang symbols, or using defamatory or vulgar, offensive or obscene language, design, or message.

·         Students may not sag their pants.

·         Hazardous apparel or jewelry, such as spiked belts, spiked wristbands, chains, or other items likely to injure the wearer or someone else are not permitted.

·         Appropriate footwear is required at all times.

·         Clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

·         Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the building by girls or boys.

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Creating Success in School

Quote: “You can’t see the whole sky through a bamboo tube.” –Japanese proverb

Friday, August 19, 2011

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

This is a B Day.

Attention 6^th Grade: 6^th grade volleyball starts Monday, August 22.  Come meet Coaches Howe and Claussen in the gym at 2:50.

Attention 7^th and 8^th grade students: Lights…camera…action!!  Auditions for our fall musical, FLAPPER! will be held on Monday, August 22 and Tuesday, August 23.  This is a great show, set in the 1920s, about a young girl who will inherit a large diamond on her upcoming 18^th birthday!  Unless, of course, it is stolen by 2 thieving thugs who have hatched a ridiculous plot to steal it from Polly.  Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess are trying to swindle Polly’s Aunt out of her millions.  It is zany fun for all.  To find out more information, pick up audition materials, and sign up, see Mrs. McWilliams in room 16 today!

Those students who are interested in being part of the technical crew and assisting with building the set should see Mr. Vaitaitis on Monday, August 22 for set crew materials.

Please remember to pay your activity fee if you are planning to be involved in either the cast or crew of the show.

8^th Grade: Welcome back eighth graders!  It is almost time for TRACK!!!!  Everyone is welcome to attend a 25 minute informational meeting for 8^th grade girls’ and boys’ track season on Monday, August 22, from 2:50 until 3:15, in the gym.  Come hear coaches Gilpin and Fischer tell you what you need to know to be a track star for Euclid Middle School!  Be sure to arrange transportation home as this is a short meeting! See you there!

ALL GRADES: 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.

Attention all aquarium and fish lovers; we will have the first aquarium club meeting in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 81 from 2:45-4:15 on Monday, August 22.  We will have a brief meeting, fill up the three aquariums and discuss what types of fish we will purchase for our aquariums.  Can’t wait to see you all there!

Late busses will begin on Monday, August 22.

General standards of appropriate dress include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Students are expected to exhibit reasonable cleanliness in their grooming and dress.

·         Unacceptable dress includes clothing that is transparent or revealing, or inappropriate for the particular activity. Examples include, but are not limited to, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, pajamas, slippers or swimwear.

·         Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.

·         Undergarments must be covered.

·         No low cut shirts.

·         T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.

·         Also considered unacceptable is clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs, displaying gang symbols, or using defamatory or vulgar, offensive or obscene language, design, or message.

·         Students may not sag their pants.

·         Hazardous apparel or jewelry, such as spiked belts, spiked wristbands, chains, or other items likely to injure the wearer or someone else are not permitted.

·         Appropriate footwear is required at all times.

·         Clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

·         Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the building by girls or boys.

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Creating Success in School

Quote: “Little successes pave the way to bigger successes.” –Mary Kay Ash

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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

This is a W Day.

Attention 7^th and 8^th grade students: Lights…camera…action!!  Auditions for our fall musical, FLAPPER! will be held on Monday, August 22 and Tuesday, August 23.  This is a great show, set in the 1920s, about a young girl who will inherit a large diamond on her upcoming 18^th birthday!  Unless, of course, it is stolen by 2 thieving thugs who have hatched a ridiculous plot to steal it from Polly.  Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess are trying to swindle Polly’s Aunt out of her millions.  It is zany fun for all.  To find out more information, pick up audition materials, and sign up, see Mrs. McWilliams in room 16 today!

Those students who are interested in being part of the technical crew and assisting with building the set should see Mr. Vaitaitis on Monday, August 22 for set crew materials.

Please remember to pay your activity fee if you are planning to be involved in either the cast or crew of the show.

8^th Grade: Welcome back eighth graders!  It is almost time for TRACK!!!!  Everyone is welcome to attend a 25 minute informational meeting for 8^th grade girls’ and boys’ track season on Monday, August 22, from 2:50 until 3:15, in the gym.  Come hear coaches Gilpin and Fischer tell you what you need to know to be a track star for Euclid Middle School!  Be sure to arrange transportation home as this is a short meeting! See you there!

ALL GRADES: 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.

Attention all aquarium and fish lovers; we will have the first aquarium club meeting in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 81 from 2:45-4:15 on Monday, August 22.  We will have a brief meeting, fill up the three aquariums and discuss what types of fish we will purchase for our aquariums.  Can’t wait to see you all there!

Late busses will begin on Monday, August 22.

General standards of appropriate dress include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Students are expected to exhibit reasonable cleanliness in their grooming and dress.

·         Unacceptable dress includes clothing that is transparent or revealing, or inappropriate for the particular activity. Examples include, but are not limited to, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, pajamas, slippers or swimwear.

·         Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.

·         Undergarments must be covered.

·         No low cut shirts.

·         T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.

·         Also considered unacceptable is clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs, displaying gang symbols, or using defamatory or vulgar, offensive or obscene language, design, or message.

·         Students may not sag their pants.

·         Hazardous apparel or jewelry, such as spiked belts, spiked wristbands, chains, or other items likely to injure the wearer or someone else are not permitted.

·         Appropriate footwear is required at all times.

·         Clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

·         Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the building by girls or boys.

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Creating Success in School

Quote: “With a good beginning, half the task is done.” –Mexican proverb

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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

This is a B Day.

Attention 7^th and 8^th grade students: Lights…camera…action!!  Auditions for our fall musical, FLAPPER! will be held on Monday, August 22 and Tuesday, August 23.  This is a great show, set in the 1920s, about a young girl who will inherit a large diamond on her upcoming 18^th birthday!  Unless, of course, it is stolen by 2 thieving thugs who have hatched a ridiculous plot to steal it from Polly.  Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess are trying to swindle Polly’s Aunt out of her millions.  It is zany fun for all.  To find out more information, pick up audition materials, and sign up, see Mrs. McWilliams in room 16 today!

Those students who are interested in being part of the technical crew and assisting with building the set should see Mr. Vaitaitis on Monday, August 22 for set crew materials.

Please remember to pay your activity fee if you are planning to be involved in either the cast or crew of the show.

8^th Grade: Welcome back eighth graders!  It is almost time for TRACK!!!!  Everyone is welcome to attend a 25 minute informational meeting for 8^th grade girls’ and boys’ track season on Monday, August 22, from 2:50 until 3:15, in the gym.  Come hear coaches Gilpin and Fischer tell you what you need to know to be a track star for Euclid Middle School!  Be sure to arrange transportation home as this is a short meeting! See you there!

ALL GRADES: 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.

Attention all aquarium and fish lovers; we will have the first aquarium club meeting in Mr. Yamnitz’s room 81 from 2:45-4:15 on Monday, August 22.  We will have a brief meeting, fill up the three aquariums and discuss what types of fish we will purchase for our aquariums.  Can’t wait to see you all there!

Late busses will begin on Monday, August 22.

General standards of appropriate dress include, but are not limited to, the following:

·         Students are expected to exhibit reasonable cleanliness in their grooming and dress.

·         Unacceptable dress includes clothing that is transparent or revealing, or inappropriate for the particular activity. Examples include, but are not limited to, spaghetti straps, halter-tops, pajamas, slippers or swimwear.

·         Shorts or skirts must be fingertip length.

·         Undergarments must be covered.

·         No low cut shirts.

·         T-shirt straps must be at least 2” wide.

·         Also considered unacceptable is clothing advertising alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs, displaying gang symbols, or using defamatory or vulgar, offensive or obscene language, design, or message.

·         Students may not sag their pants.

·         Hazardous apparel or jewelry, such as spiked belts, spiked wristbands, chains, or other items likely to injure the wearer or someone else are not permitted.

·         Appropriate footwear is required at all times.

·         Clothing must be worn as intended by the manufacturer.

·         Hats or head coverings are not to be worn in the building by girls or boys.

Words of Wisdom

Theme: Creating Success in School

Quote: “Many things are lost for want of asking.” –English proverb