Central Middle School December Newsletter

Submitted by Cathy Hernandez

CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
December 1, 2010
 
PARENT INFO
The last few days we have seen a large increase in the number of car riders in the morning coming to school.  The increase has been from 35-40 cars to over 90 cars.  If you choose to bring your child to school they must arrive by 7:10 A.M. to avoid being tardy.  The school has no control over the traffic or the weather conditions on any given day.  We are not allowed to give an excuse for being tardy if you are a car rider unless it is an excuse approved by The State Department of Education.  CCSS provides bus service to all students.  Thank you for your help with this issue.
 
PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress Reports will be issued Friday, December 3rd.
 
YEARBOOK SALE
Yearbooks will be on sale for $25.00 on Wednesday, December 8th – Friday, December 10th.  Orders must be placed before school ONLY in the cafeteria.
 
BOOK FAIR
Scholastic Book Fair at CMS with preview day for students on Friday, December 10th.  6th Grade shopping will be Monday, December 13th, 7th Grade shopping on Tuesday, December 14th, 8th Grade shopping on Wednesday, December 15th and final sales day for all grades on Thursday, December 16th.
 
4-H CLUB NEWS
The 4-H Club will be sponsoring a sock drive on December 6th – 15th.  The collection is in support of the Baton Rouge Parents Magazine “Sock it to Me” campaign.  Socks will be collected and donated to local shelters.  The homeroom with the highest percentage of participation will receive treat bags.
 
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
CMS students made a donation to Wreaths Across America.  The ceremonies to lay the wreaths that were purchased will be held at the Baton Rouge National Cemetery and Port Hudson National Cemetery on December 11th at 11:00 A.M.
 
CHEERLEADER INFORMATION
The CMS cheerleaders will be cheering at the basketball games on December 9th and 13th.  Girls need to stay after school and be picked up no later than 7:30 P.M.  Cheerleaders will be performing in the Central Parade and need to meet at Zoar Baptist Church and they will perform in the CMS gym and must be there by 1:00 P.M.
 
BETA CLUB NEWS
Beta Club will be collecting toys to fill Central’s Toy Box. The homeroom class that collects the most toys will win a pizza party.  New, unwrapped toys will be collected on Wednesday, December 15th. Toys in need are for newborn to age 16.  Beta is still collecting deposits for their Disney trip. 
 
WINTER DANCE
The CMS Beta Club will sponsor a winter dance on Thursday, December 16th from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.  The theme is Charlie Brown Christmas – wear your ugliest sweater.  Tickets will be on sale before school in the cafeteria Tuesday, December 14th – Thursday, December 16th.  Tickets are $10 each.  Only CMS students may attend the dance and you must bring your school ID to the dance with your ticket.
 
UP COMING EVENTS
Friday, December 3rd – Progress Reports issued
Monday, December 6th – Boys Basketball at East Feliciana – 5:00 P.M.
Tuesday, December 7th – School Nurses Meeting & Chess Club Meeting & Art Club Meeting – 2:45 – 3:45
Wednesday, December 8th – Smoothie Sale – $3.00 – Beta Club Meeting before school
Wednesday, December 8th – Boys Basketball at CMS vs Baker – 5:00 P.M.
Friday, December 10th – Thursday, December 16th – Book Fair
Monday, December 13th – Journalism Club Meeting – 2:40 – 4:00 & Glee Club Meeting – 2:40 – 4:00
Monday, December 13th – Boys Basketball at CMS vs West Feliciana – 5:00 P.M.
Wednesday, December 15th – PTO Candy Sale & 4-H Club Meeting – 2:40 – 4:00 P.M.
Wednesday, December 15th – Boys Basketball at Woodlawn Middle – 5:00 P.M.
Thursday, December 16th – Physics Club Meeting – 2:40 – 4:00 & Winter Dance – 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Friday, December 17th – Early Dismissal – 12:00 Noon
Monday, December 20th – Christmas Holidays Begin
Tuesday, December 21st – Thursday, December 23rd – Boys Basketball – 8TH GRADE ONLY at Woodlawn
Monday, January 3rd – Students return to school