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Back Issues
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FINAL EXAMS West Middle School’s Final Examinations are underway. Friday, May 21, English & Science exams were taken. On Monday, May 24, Math & Social Studies exams will be given. Students should prepare accordingly for these exams.
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL TALENT SHOW The annual West Middle School Talent Show is Friday, May 21, 6:00 P.M., in the West Middle School Gymnasium. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for students.
8TH GRADE FRESHMEN ORIENTATION MSD eighth grade students can pre-register for the Freshman Orientation, which will be held on Friday, August 6, 2010, 12:30 – 4:00 P.M. Registration begins at 11:45 A.M. Registration sheets were distributed today. Extra sheets are available in the office.
SUMMER READING TUTORING - FREE Ms. Jackie Richardson is offering free reading tutor services during the summer months. Ms. Richardson saw her brother grow up dyslexic and knows the struggle he endured. She believes students should be given the opportunity to be confident readers, which will enhance their learning abilities. Ms. Richardson is the PEERS coordinator for the MSD of Martinsville. If you are interested in your student being tutored in Reading, please contact Ms. Richardson at 317-626-8785.
SUMMER ATHLETIC & ACTIVITY CAMPS A list of various athletic camps and summer camps are available on page 2, this edition of News & Notes. Parents and students should review the list and choose a camp to participate in this summer.
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Twenty-First Century Scholars program helps sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from moderate to low-income families pay for college by providing a full tuition scholarship for four years to Indiana colleges, Universities and trade schools. In exchange for the scholarship, the middle school students promise to graduate from high school, get a C average, and avoid using illegal drugs, alcohol and committing a crime. Once in the program, Scholars receive free support services such as college visits, career workshops, summer programs and much more. To enroll, pick up an application from the guidance office, call 800-880-5213, or apply online at www.scholars.in.gov<http://www.scholars.in.gov/> New household maximum annual income Household Size Maximum Annual Income 2 $26,955 3 $33,874 4 $40,793 5 $47,712 6 $54,631
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS West Middle School’s summer office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., June 1 through 25, 2010. The office will re-open Monday, July 26, until school begins. West Middle School’s phone number is (765) 342-6628, and the fax number is (765) 349-5232.
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SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
The MSD of Martinsville Food Service Department will be sponsoring five open sites, serving daily nutritious meals, during the summer months, to all children 18 years and younger, FREE of charge. The meal must be eaten at the site, only one meal per child will be allowed. This year, adults may purchase a meal for $2. Monday, July 5, 2010, MEALS WILL NOT be provided.
View http://msdadmin.scican.net/foodservice or call 765-349-4452, if you have any questions. Below is a list of each site offering FREE lunches:
Martinsville High School Central Elementary
Brooklyn Elementary WellSpring
Barbara B. Jordan YMCA
2010 – 2011 STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS West Middle School students voted on Friday, May 14, 2010, to select the Student Council Representatives for each class, for the 2010-2011 school year. The results are as follows: 6th grade: Bryanna Collier, Alez Enoch, Emily Krulik, Broderick Sasse, Taylor Schubert, and Deanna Stout.
7th grade: Caitlyn Corcoran, Trey Deaton, Isaac Duckworth, Kaeli Fluke, Sydney Gravelin, Benjamin Janssen, Taylor Jesse, and Carrie Schnaiter.
8th grade: Kaitlyn Applegate, Elizabeth Galloway, Emily Hall, Allison Simmons, and Ariel Worley.
2010 - 2011 NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS President - Carrie Schnaiter Vice President - Ethan Phillips Treasurer - Samantha Hansen Secretary - Sydney Gravelin 8th Grade Representative - Desiree Wiser 7th Grade Representative - Bryanna Collier Congratulations to the students representing next years’ NJHS. NJHS pictures are posted on the back page of this edition of News & Notes. WMS MATH SUMMER SCHOOL 2010 Summer School - Math Class: Math class is being offered to those West Middle School students in 6th and 7th grades who need and want extra help learning the skills needed to be a more successful math student. Skills taught will also focus on preparing students for the ISTEP+ test by working on the Indiana Math Standards. Parent's Role: You, as a parent, are responsible for your child's transportation to and from West Middle School each day. Please plan for your child to arrive early enough to begin class at 8:00 A.M. Students should plan on attending everyday. Interested students should pick up an application in the office.
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WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL 2010 NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
Emily Gaskins speaking as NJHS Vice-President.
NJHS Inductees being sworn in.
The NJHS 2009-2010 Group and NJHS New Inductees. |
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SUMMER ACTIVITIES AND CAMPS BAND- Please pick up a summer calendar from the cafeteria information table. Mr. Miller is the Band Director. BASKETBALL- the Tim Wolf camp will take place Mon.-Fri., June 14-18, boys entering grades 2-5; and Mon. –Fri., June 21-25, boys entering grades 6-9. The registration fee is $40, checks payable to Tim Wolf. Pick up a registration form in the cafeteria, on the information table for exact camp times. CHEERLEADERS- MHS Summer Cheer Clinic – Tuesday, June 22, through Friday, June 25, 1:00-3:30, at West gym. The cheer clinic is for students K – 8, cost is $25.00 per student, payable to Erika Edwards. Registration forms are available in the cafeteria. DRAMA SUMMER CAMP- will be held from Monday through Friday, June 7 - June 18, 10:00 – Noon, High School Auditorium, for 2nd gr. – 8th gr. The cost is $60.00 and is due on the first day at registration. Students may pre-register by e-mailing Ms. Rodgers at rodgersp@msdmail.net Registration forms on café. table. FOOTBALL CAMP- For 6th, 7th, & 8th, grades. Mon. June 1 through Thurs. June 4, 9:00-11:30 A.M., at the High School. Cost $30, make checks payable to Fred Kutruff. Rain date will be Friday, June 5. GIRLS’ GOLF CLINIC- Coach Jamie Haywood will visit WMS, Tues. May 11, during Success, in the Cafeteria to speak to girls interested in joining the 2010 Golf team. Registration forms will be available at that time. GOLF (Jr.) CLINIC- Coach Findley invites you to participate: June 10, 17, 24, July 8, & 15; at Foxcliff Golf Club. Entry fee $100. Pick up a registration form in the cafeteria, on the information table. Scott Rinear will instruct. LADY ARTIES BASKETBALL CAMP- A camp for 2010-’11, 6th through 8th grades, June 1-3 & June 7 - 11, 3:30-5:00 PM. Cost is $75.00, payable to Lady Arties Basketball. Registration forms are available in the cafeteria. Contact Mr. Cerbone, cerbonev@msdmail.net or 765-342-5571, ext. 4034. INDIANA SHERIFF’S YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP- The Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Camp is a program provided by the Indiana Sheriff’s Association for boys and girls who have completed the 7th or 8th grade and who is interested in learning more about a possible career in law enforcement. The second session camp is held at Waycross, Morgantown, IN (Brown County), Monday, July 6 – Wednesday, July 8, 2009. Information sheets and applications are available in the cafeteria. INDIANA STATE POLICE CAMP- Three camps available for grades 5-12, summer 2010. Seventh & Eighth grade students interested please pick up an application form from Mrs. Weiss in the office. SOCCER CAMP- The Artesian Soccer Camp is being offered to First through Eighth graders, Monday, June 14 – Thursday, June 17, 10:00 – Noon, at the Varsity Soccer field, located behind East Middle School. The cost is $40.00, payable to Lady Artesian Soccer. Please contact Mr. Marion, marionj@msdmail.net or 765-342-5571, ext. 4270. ORCHESTRA- Please pick up a summer calendar from the cafeteria information table. Ms. Phillips is the Orchestra Instructor. SUMMER GAMES AT IUPUI- Sign up today to attend one, two or all three gaming summer camps offered by the IU School of Informatics at IUPUI. Camps are taught by the faculty and open to middle school and high school students interested in game design, development and fun. Each camp costs $25 to attend. Descriptions of each camp and instructions on how to register are available by going to the web link listed on the announcements: http://informatics.iupui.edu/future/summercamps/. The deadline to register is May 16th! SUMMER SCHOOL- Math, 6th & 7th gr. students, Monday, June 1, through Monday, June 8, 8:00-Noon each day, and Tuesday, June 9, 8:00-11:00 A.M. Mrs. Meyer, Mr. Moore and Miss Wylie & Mrs. Stull are the Summer School teachers. SWIMMING-Club Mart- Competitive swimming is already underway. But, it’s not too late to join! Notify Coach DeWitt, 317-416-5730 or Clubmart.dewitt@gmail.com to receive details. Swimmers will swim throughout July, 2010. TENNIS CAMP- Tennis Clinic is being offered this summer for students ages 6 – 18. Session One: Mon. June 1 through Fri.. June 4, 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. each evening. Session Two: Mon. June 7 through Thurs. June 11, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. each evening. Each Session costs $60.00 or attend both Sessions for $90.00. Please call Mr. Miller, boys’ coach, 765-342-5019 and Mr. McGown, girl’s coach, 765-361-9257, if you have questions. Registration forms are available in the cafeteria. VOLLEYBALL CAMP- is being offered at MHS, Mon., July 26 through Thursday, July 29, 10:00 – Noon, for 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. Cost is $20, if student attended July 12-16 Camp; $40.00 per student otherwise, payable to Roxanne Chapman.
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IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, May 21- Final Exams- English & Science
Friday, May 21-Talent Show, 6:00 P.M. (Gym)
Saturday, May 22 - Indians Game Field Trip
Monday, May 24-Final Exams- Math & Soc. Studies
Wednesday, May 26- Honor Program
Thursday, May 27- Report Card Distribution / Last Student Day
Friday, May 28- Records Day for Teachers
Friday, May 28- High School Commencement, 7:00 P.M. (H.S. Gym)
Tuesday, June 1- 9 – Summer School 8:00-Noon & 8:00-11:00 A.M.
Monday, August 16- Teacher’s First Day & WMS Open House
Tuesday, August 17- First day of School
THIRD TRIMESTER GRADE ISSUE DATES
Grade Cards: June 3, 2010
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ACTIVITY
BUS ROUTES Paragon Park by basketball courts at West Middle School at 4:25 P.M., leave at 4:30 P.M., goes to the high school and leaves the high school at 4:35 P.M. Take West Middle School students for Brooklyn to their bus at the high school Follow Gray St. to Ohio, turn left and go to 37, cross 37, go through 37 at Burton Lane to Taco Bell and Southview Drive (if needed). Return to 37 South. Follow 37 to Legendary Hills, turn back north to motel, turn right and to Jordan Road, to Liberty Church Road, and back to 37. Turn left and go to Old 37 (if there are students up toard the forestry, go to turn-around at State Police home and back to new 37) – if not, go up hill to Paragon Road. Turn right and take Paragon Road to Paragon. Stop at the IGA store and Paragon Elementary School. Go back to 67 North, making stops along 67 North where necessary. Go into Wigal Addition at Hynsdale, on down 67 and back to Martinsville. Centerton and Brooklyn Go to East Middle School at 4:25 P.M., leave at 4:30 P.M. and go to the high school. Leave the high school at 4:35 P.M. Follow Gray Street to Garfield to the 39 Bypass, turn left to 67 North to Lake Edgewood through lower road to Wilber Road. Turn right on Wilber Road to 67 North. Go north on 67 (letting off students wherever they live along the highway), to Mason Lane. Turn onto Mason Lane and go to Robb Hill Road, turn right to the Shell Station and Quick Mart. Cross 67 to Centerton School (if no students live in Centerton, leave this stop off). Go back to 67, north to Brooklyn. Stop at the 4-way stop in the center of town, at the school. At the 4-way stop north of the school. Go back to 67, south and stop at Observatory Hill Road, if needed. Go back to Martinsville. Directions to other schools Clark-Pleasant Middle School – Travel north on St. Rd. 37 to Hwy. 144, turn right. Travel approximately 2.5 miles to 500 N (Whiteland Rd.), turn left. Cross St. Rd. 31, turn left to enter the High School parking lot. Stay left and drive around to the back of the parking lot to the Middle School. DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL- Travel N. on SR 39 to SR 40, turn left. Turn right onto Washington St., turn right on Iowa St., turn left onto US 36/SR 39, turn left onto Warrior Way. Jackson Creek, Bloomington – Travel south on St. Rd. 37 to Tapp Rd (light past Sam’s Club exit), turn left. Travel to Sares Rd., turn right. The school is approximately 1.5 miles on the right. Bedford – Travel south on S.R. 37 to Bedford to Hwy. 50 (second traffic light) and turn left. Go east through Bedford and follow Hwy. 50 about 3 to 4 miles east of Bedford to the school. Center Grove Middle North – Travel north on S.R. 37 to Fairview Road and turn right. Travel on Fairview Road to South Morgantown Road and turn right. The school is located at 202 North Morgantown Road. Decatur Township Middle School – Travel north on S.R. 67 past Decatur Central High School. At the first stoplight turn right on South High School Road. The middle school is about ¼ mile on the right side. Bloomington High School North – Travel south on S. R. 37 to Acuff Road. Turn left on Acuff Road and travel to Kinser Pike. Turn right on Kinser Pike and travel approximately six blocks to the school. Paul Hadley, Mooresville – Travel north on S.R. 67 to Indiana Street (by Gray Brothers’ Cafeteria) and turn left. Drive through town to Carlisle Street. Turn left on Carlisle Street and Paul Hadley Junior High School will be on the right side past Mooresville High School. Owen Valley, Spencer - Travel South on S. R. 67 to U.S. 231, turn left. Travel to the 4-way stop in Spencer, turn right, and travel to the ‘Y’. Veer right at the ‘Y’, Owen Valley High School and Owen Valley Middle School will be located on the left. Batchelor Middle School, Bloomington – Travel south on S.R. 37 to Tapp Road (light past Sam’s Club exit), turn left. Travel to Rogers St., turn right. Travel to Gordon Pike (4-way stop), turn right. Batchelor will be on the right. Franklin Township Middle School – Travel north on S.R. 37 to I-465 East. Travel east on I465 to Emerson Rd., exit and turn right. Travel to Thompson Rd. and turn left. Travel to S. Franklin Rd. and turn right. The school is at the corner of Thompson Rd. and Edgewood Rd. St. Charles, Bloomington - Travel south on S.R. 37 to the College/Walnut exit. Travel on Business 37 to the Hwy. 45/46 Bypass and turn left. Travel past the IU campus to 3rd Street and turn right. The school is approximately ½ mile down 3rd Street on the left. Monrovia Jr.-Sr. High School – Travel north on S.R. 67 to the junction of S.R. 39. Turn left, or west, and proceed to Monrovia, approximately six miles, right side of the road.
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