Freeport Middle School
 
11/10/08 Announcements
Freeport Middle School
Daily Announcements

Monday November 10, 2008

TODAY IS 2 - B

DATES   
Scholastic Book Fair                    11/5-11/12
Early Release                           11/10
Teacher Conferences                     11/10
Veterans Day-no school                  11/11
Ski Teams-organizational meeting        11/19   6:00pm
Social                                          11/21   6-9pm
Thanksgiving Break                      11/26-11/28
MUSIC
Band
MONDAY
6th Grade Trombones (before school)
6th Grade Saxophones
7th Grade Brass
8th Grade Flutes
8th Grade Clarinets
Chorus
Weekly Chorus Rehearsal Schedule:
Monday – Early Release – no Chamber Choir
Tuesday – 6th Grade Chorus – 11:50-12:35
Wednesday - No full ensemble rehearsals - possible extra help time - see Ms. Russell
Thursday - 6th Grade Chorus - 11:50-12:35
Friday – 7th & 8th Grade Chorus – 12:10-1:00 (eat during 8th grade lunch)
ATHLETICS
Winter Athletics
Girls Basketball - Begins on November 12th
All 7th and 8th grade girls interested in playing on the 8th grade team, 7th grade team, and the "A" team need to come out for practice on November 12,13 and 14.  All 3 days: 8th grade 2:30 – 4:00; 7th grade 3:30 – 5:00.
Boys Basketball - Begins on November 17th
All 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing on the 8th grade team, 7th grade team, and the "A" team need to come out for practice on November 17th. Specific times will be announced at a later date.
Alpine & Nordic Skiing - Begins on December 1st

BOOK FAIR
The SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR will be located inside the library. The Book Fair will be open  Monday, Nov. 10th and Wednesday, Nov. 12th from 7:30 AM~until 1:30 PM.
Books are available for purchase during school hours whenever the library is open.
Volunteers are still needed for some morning and afternoon shifts.

REMINDER----MONDAY COME TO SCHOOL DRESSED AS A CHARACTER FROM YOUR FAVORITE BOOK.

FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVERS
No meeting on Monday 11/10.

YEARBOOK
Yearbook Photo Submissions
It's easy to send us your photos for possible inclusion in this year's yearbook.
From the yearbook link on my website, click on the Jostens link under Photo Submission Website.
Follow the prompts to upload your photos. Please be sure to label your pictures with people's names and the subject.
For more information please check the yearbook link on Mrs. Bushby's website:
http://fms.freeportpublicschools.org/pages/FMS_teachers/rbushby/Yearbook or come see me in the Library!
Please do not send photos to my email address.

STUDENT DESIGN TEAM
The Student Design Team meeting on Monday 11/10 after school in Ms. Gosselin’s room has been canceled. The next meeting will be Monday 11/17.

SKI TEAMS
Sign up sheets for ski teams have been posted outside the office.
Sixth graders are welcome to sign up with the understanding that there is only a certain number that can participate and that 7th and 8th graders have first option.
Everyone who wants to join should sign up and we'll deal with the issue of "numbers" later if it becomes an issue.
Any questions please call Scott Cushing at 319-1227, which is his work number.

An organizational and informational meeting has been scheduled for Nov 19 in the Middle School cafeteria at 6:00pm.~
Parents are encouraged to attend.~
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PORT TEEN CENTER
Come and watch a movie on the big screen at The PORT!
The PORT Teen center will be open from 12-4pm on Veteran's Day, November 11th.~ Popcorn, pizza, and drinks will be available at regular PORT prices.~ Come for the movie, stay for pool, ping-pong, and hanging out.~
This event is for 7th and 8th graders only.

REGION TEN
Maine Vocational Region Ten is holding its annual Open House, at 68 Church Road, Brunswick on Thursday November 13 from 5:00-7:00pm.  Parents and students may visit with Region Ten students and instructors, enjoy refreshments and participate in program demonstrations.

FREEPORT RECREATION AND ÇOMMUNITY EDUCATION
Manners Matter Most
Manners Matter Most – Table Manners. Just in time for the holidays. Come to know mealtime manners, behavior at the table and dining etiquette. Discover the difference between the use of utensils, glassware and dishes as well as formal and dining table settings. FMI, visit
www.mannersmattermost.com .
Instructor: Christine Latini
Date: November 17 – December 8
Day: Mondays
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Ages: 7 - 11
Location: Mast Landing School Room 12
Fee: $85/$95 NR
Call 865-6171 to register or FMI.







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