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WELCOME TO ELSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Today is… Wednesday February 8, 2012 www.mcas.k12.in.us/Elston “Building Success One Student at a Time”. Black History Month. What happened on this day in black history? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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WELCOMETO
ELSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Today is… WednesdayFebruary 8, 2012
www.mcas.k12.in.us/Elston
“Building Success One Student at a Time”
Black History MonthWhat happened on this day in black history?
On June 9, 1970 King Hussein of Jordan survives an assassination attempt. A gunman fired at his car.
MCAS New Website**MCAS unveiled a new web site.
mcas.k12.in.us
School closing and delay announcements
Check the mcas.k12.in.us webpage
orSign up for the text alert service
provided by Fox 28 news
http://www.fox28.com/Global/link.asp?L=411033
Elston Information
Principal: Kelly Martin-Fargo
Assistant Principal: Theresa
Jamieson
Elston Information
School Nickname: Wolves
School Colors: Navy Blue, Gray and White
School Mascot: Warren ‘Wolfie’ Jones
P ractice respect
A ccept responsibility
W ork together
S afety Matters
Chapter After Book Club
WHO: Any interested student
WHAT: Read the same books and discuss
WHERE: A302 – Mrs. Clinkert’s classroom
WHEN: Every Tuesday after school from 2:30 until 3:00
Middle SchoolStrength and Agility
Open for all athletes (boys and girls)6:30 until 8:00
Enter through the “J” entrance
2-27-20123-1-20123-5-2012
2-8-2012 3-7-2012 2-13-2012 3-12-2012
2-15-2012 3-14-20122-20-20122-22-2012
Contact Mr. Karpinski (varsity MCHS football coach) for more info
Elston Middle SchoolPAWS Menu
5 PAWS 30 PAWS
Mechanical pencil PAWS t-shirt
Folder Basketball with 3 friends
PAWS bracelet PAWS drawstring backpack
10 PAWS 40 PAWS
Shout out Wii with a friend
Eat lunch with a teacher
Notebook
Lanyard
PAWS water bottle
Who Wants to be a Millionaire…READER?
Prizes for all students who have read 1,000,000 words this year.
Prizes for all students who have read 500,000 words this year.
All word counts are taken from AR and RC book tests that have been passed.
EMS Green ClubDid you know Green Team
collects used batteries, old cell phones, used printer cartridges, and broken small electronics for
recycling?
Please bring these items directly to Mrs. Triemstra in
A204.
EMS Green Club2nd semester Green Team
members
Alejandro DelReal Thalya DelRealKorbin Williams Amy KotaskaDarby Woolslayer Megan SobolewskiB’Elanna Archer Cale ColemanJasmin Najera Alexandrea HoganAnshalique Mashburn Cole SeibertMyshalya Thompson Shelby Brooks
EMS Green Club2nd semester Green Team members
Sally Bibb Katie Thomas
D’Alya Flowers Ashley Baker
Lilly Starr Nick Griffin
Caselle Pavlack Emily Glowacki
Brenna Libdsey Keith Patejdl
Scot Bentley Allie Mellen
Alicia Martin Destiny Harvel
Shannon Pavlak Kaelie Winebrenner
Jysica Zacariaz
Spelling BeeCongratulations to 7th grader
Kaelie Winebrenner
Runnerups were Kempty McKaay and Cale Coleman
Kaelie will compete Feb. 22nd at Krueger for the County Spelling Bee!
Good Luck Kaelie
Michigan CityPublic Library
You may return your MCPL books to the Elston Media Center.
We will return the MCPL books on Thursday.
Give your books to Mrs. St.Peter before noon on Thursday!
Breakfast Served DailyStudents $1.35 Reduced $.30
All meals served with juice and milk.Cereal and yogurt available daily.
Monday – French ToastTuesday – Breakfast PizzaWednesday – Breakfast BurritoThursday – Sausage PancakesFriday – Biscuit Quiche
Students $2.00 Reduced $.40
Wednesday’s MenuMashed Potato Chicken Bowl
Cheeseburger SlidersSweet and Spicy Baked Beans
Tossed Salad GreensVariety of Fruit & Vegetables
Choice or Juice and Milk
Deli Express Salads / Sandwiches
Today’s Lunch Menu
Howler*Join the Howler school
newspaper staff. This is a great way to publish your writing.
*Meetings on Tuesday and Thursday
*See Ms. Hert in G114
Box Tops for Education*Team 7B is collecting ‘Box Tops for
Education’
*These can be found on many products.
*Jewel and Meijer will give you a cash register receipt with bonus points!!
*Please clip, save, and give to Mrs. Peo.
Words of the DayAs we introduce new ‘Words of the Day’ you will see
them listed below on this slide.
clarity supporting detailsthesis combinecriteria hypothesisdescribe empathymode latitudedialog detailssimile metaphore
Relay for LifeAmerican Cancer Society’s
largest fund-raiser.
Saturday, June 23rd
Michigan City High School
Team Captain meeting Monday, Feb. 13th
7:00pm Purdue North Central
**contact Kim Olesker @ 574-257-9789
EMS YearbooksIt is time to order your Elston
yearbook.
Order envelopes may be picked up in the Paw Pad or the Guidance office.
Cost is $20.00
Yearbooks will be delivered in May, 2012.
Pennies for Patients
6th GradeGirls Basketball
Kierra Ross Ashalique MashburnAmaya Jones Alexis MussaKiavian PenderZebbie KohlerBrittney Adams Hannah BaltzellBrenna Lindsey Celeste CoronaJonaya Garner Mia FlemmingAmber Anderson Kaitlyn Trewitt
6th Grade GirlsBasketball Schedule
Tues. 2-7 4:00 Barker @BarkerTues. 2-14 4:00 Barker @ElstonTues. 1-28 4:30 New Prairie @NPThur. 2-23 4:00 Krueger @ElstonThur. 3-1 4:00 Krueger @KruegerSat. 3-3 8:00 6th tourn. @Elston
Club Discovery•Meets Mon., Tues., and Wed.
•From 2:20PM until 5:30PM
•Transportation provided
•FREE
• Snacks, Apangea, Computers, Mentoring, Science Labs, Project Ignite, Robotics, Music Recording
Washington D.C. Trip
Students going on the Washington D.C. trip include:
Dillon Bondzis Sonja Murray
Dominic Chambers Alex RowleySabrina Terry Dennis Rucker
Euchre / Chess ClubClub will meet every Tuesday from
2:20 until 3:30.
Room A201
Sponsored by Mr. Gillman and Ms. Curran
Students from all grades are welcome to attend.
After School Band
After School Band
Meets Every Tues. and Thurs. From 2:30 until 3:00
Have you rides here promptlyAt 3:00
Intramurals
•Watch for our next session to begin.
Lost and FoundPlease check the ‘Lost
and Found’ box in the commons area. It is behind one of the big pillars.
Items are donated to charity as the box fills up.
PAWS Giveback DayCome to the Hacienda for a PAWS
Giveback Day on Monday, February 27th.
Bring your friends, bring your family, make it a fiesta!
Coupons will be sent home or available in the main office.
National JuniorHonor Society
Chili's give back night Elston Middle School
National Junior Honor Society February 21st
get your voucher from Mr. Blevins or the front office.
After SchoolTutorama!
FREE after school homework tutoring
Mon. February 13, 2012
From 2:30 until 3:00
Meet in the Media Center
News DispatchGuest Writers
Destiny Harvel
Jasmine McLemore
Tamira Hall
Samantha Farmer
Alexis Gazarkiewicz
News Dispatch
News Dispatch
Student CouncilHere are your Student Council
Reps!6A 6BDarby Woolslayer Korbin WilliamsCeleste Corona Myshayla Thompson
7A 7BKaelie Winebrenner Yasmine RamosShelby Brooks Katie Brunn
8A 8BAlexis Gazarkiewicz Ryan SolanoJysica Zacariaz Cameron Wilcher
Team 6ATeam 6A is happy to announce their
January Students of the Month. They have done a great job all year, and we are very proud of them.
Nicole Ginther Jeremy Garrett
Team 6BElston Middle School Team 6B announced their January Students of the Month:
Nienah Langford Devin Glenn
Patrik Heisler
Team 7ATeam 7A is proud to announce their
Academic All Stars and Super Citizens for the month of January.
Academic All Stars: Super Citizens:
Nick Leslie Nick GriffinJesse Edson Tyrese HudsonNathaniel Volkmann Alexis Zimmerle
Team 7B7B is proud to announce its Star
Students for the 2nd grading period.
Alexis BiggersTravis ColemanJordan FortnerMicah Shelton
They are hard working and follow PAWS consistently. Keep up the good work!!!!! Team 7B
Team 8ATeam 8A announces their Student of the Month for January.
Congratulations to:
Carlos BucioJessica Harris
EMS 2010-11Tardy Policy
Excessive tardiness in a particular class during a grading period will result in the following disciplinary action:
3rd Tardy
written 3rd tardy notice and teacher will contact the home (phone, e-mail, etc.)
4th Tardy
student assigned Tuesday/Wednesday night school
5th Tardy
student assigned 1 day in Academic Alternative program
6th Tardy
student will be assigned 2 days in Academic Alternative program
Labels for EducationLabels for Education
Miss Daly is collecting Labels for Education.
Drop them in the box in the main office, or bring them to G116
during homeroom for PAWS.
Labels can be found on Campbell’s soup, Pop-Secret popcorn, BIC pens, Post cereals and V8 juice
Mich. CityMini Cheer Camp
February 7th and 8th
Performance February 9th
6:00 until 8:00
Michigan City High Gym
$30.00 (after Jan. 30 $35)
Ages PreK through 8th grade
**Pick up registration forms from EMS office.
Today’s ChuckleI wish I had been born 1000 years ago!
Why is that?
Just think of all the history that I wouldn't have to learn!
Ronald McDonaldHouse Charities
Save your pop tops until April 30, 2012.
Club Discovery will collect the tabs and keep a count.
The winning school will get an assembly with Ronald McDonald
Daily Announcements
You may view these Daily Announcements at home by logging in to:
www.mcas.k12.in.us/Elston
