Carpinteria Middle School

All of us at CMS wish you a happy and safe summer. We will see all our 6th and 7th grade students next August for the 2015-2016 school year. We wish all our 8th grade students good luck in their 9th grade school year and success in all your future academic pursuits.
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All 8th grade students who will be part of promotion must return their promotion gown after the ceremony. Please bring your gown to the return tables located in the GYM. Once you return your gown you will receive your promotion certificate.
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Summer Reading Program: 6th and 7th graders don't forget to participate in our summer reading program. You will receive a flyer about it when you receive your report cards.
The public also had a summer reading program which you can sign up for "Every HERO has a Story".  They will have prizes and fun events! Go by and enroll.
It's important for you to keep reading in order to prevent summer learning loss which does happen. 
Stay smart...keep reading! 
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Last week of school! Graduation tomorrow.
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ASB please go to Rm 5 today during lunch to celebrate a great year!
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Mrs Castagna is looking for a summer home for her turtles and toad.  Let her know if you would like to take home either Lucy and Ethel or Prince Charming for the summer!
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Yearbooks: There are still yearbooks available to buy. See Mrs. Thomas in the office.
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Physical fitness opportunity: If you are interested in learning more about exercise and physical fitness, we have an opportunity for free membership and transportation to the Montecito YMCA gym and pool. Please come to the office for the informational packet.
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Last week of school! Modified block schedule today (2,4,6). Graduation Friday.
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ASB please go to Rm 5 tomorrow during lunch to celebrate a great year!
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Mrs Castagna is looking for a summer home for her turtles and toad.  Let her know if you would like to take home either Lucy and Ethel or Prince Charming for the summer!
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Yearbooks: There are still yearbooks available to buy. See Mrs. Thomas in the office.
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Physical fitness opportunity: If you are interested in learning more about exercise and physical fitness, we have an opportunity for free membership and transportation to the Montecito YMCA gym and pool. Please come to the office for the informational packet.
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Last week of school! Modified block schedule today (1,3,5) and tomorrow. Graduation Friday.
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ASB please come to Rm 5 on Thursday during lunch to celebrate a great year!
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Reading Celebration: Was so much fun!! Thank you Mr. Merritt for being such a great sport. Check out the library web page for pictures in a couple of days.
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Mrs Castagna is looking for a summer home for her turtles and toad.  Let her know if you would like to take home either Lucy and Ethel or Prince Charming for the summer!
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Excellence points exchange: Today at lunch.
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Yearbooks: There are still yearbooks available to buy. See Mrs. Thomas in the office.
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Physical fitness opportunity: If you are interested in learning more about exercise and physical fitness, we have an opportunity for free membership and transportation to the Montecito YMCA gym and pool. Please come to the office for the informational packet.
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Last week of school! Modified block schedule tomorrow and Wednesday. Graduation Friday.
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Reading Celebration today at lunch! The votes have been cast, the ballots have been counted and today Mr. Merritt will be duct taped to the stage wall! Students who have earned 200 or more AR points will be the tapers. However, Mr. Merritt will be randomly drawing five names to help. Certificates and prizes will be awarded as well. Come and join the fun!!!!
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Excellence points exchange: Tomorrow at lunch.
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Yearbooks: There are still yearbooks available to buy. See Mrs. Thomas in the office.
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Physical fitness opportunity: If you are interested in learning more about exercise and physical fitness, we have an opportunity for free membership and transportation to the Montecito YMCA gym and pool. Please come to the office for the informational packet.
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Textbook & Library books still due to be returned must be brought to the library not the textbook storage room. Thank you
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The Carnival is today!  Tickets: 25 cents each, Wristbands: $7 for unlimited rides/activities
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Yearbooks: There are still yearbooks available to buy. See Mrs. Thomas in the office.
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Physical fitness opportunity: If you are interested in learning more about exercise and physical fitness, we have an opportunity for free membership and transportation to the Montecito YMCA gym and pool. Please come to the office for the informational packet.
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Textbook Collection: Today =8th grade  
The MPR will be open in the morning at 7:45 for drop off. Please be sure to label your pile of books with your name.
All checked out library books must be returned this week as well.
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The Carnival is this FRIDAY! Please buy your tickets early, so you don't have to wait in line the day of the Carnival! 
Tickets: 25 cents each
Wristbands: $7 for unlimited rides/activities
Sales: Today @ the 3-Block
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Yearbooks: Will be distributed during SSR today. If you decide you would like to buy one they are still available. See Mrs. Thomas in the office to purchase.
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Spotlight Club: Today in the MPR from 3-4:30 pm. 
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ASB:  Please meet in Ms. Parton's room (5) today during lunch.
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Textbook Collection: Today =7th grade and Tomorrow = 8th grade. 
The MPR will be open in the morning for drop off. Please be sure to label your pile of books with your name. All checked out library books must be returned this week as well.
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The Carnival is this FRIDAY! Please buy your tickets early, so you don't have to wait in line the day of the Carnival! 
Tickets: 25 cents each
Wristbands: $7 for unlimited rides/activities
Sales: Today, tomorrow & Friday @ the 3-Block
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Yearbooks: There is still time to purchase a yearbook. If you are undecided about buying one Mrs. G will give you a sneak peak of the final product. They are $25 for a lifetime of memories! See Mrs. Thomas in the office. Yearbooks will be passed out Friday during SSR.

If you owe for a library book Mrs. G will hold your copy until you return your overdue/missing books. Check with her to see if you are on the list.
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Yearbook Staff: Meeting today during SSR and lunch to prepare yearbooks for distribution. Meet in the library.
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News Club: Last meeting is lunch today.
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Spotlight Club: Tomorrow in the MPR from 3-4:30 pm. 
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Eco Club: Today in the garden at 3:15
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ASB:  Please meet in Ms. Parton's room (5) today & tomorrow during lunch.
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Textbook Collection: Today = 6th grade, Tomorrow = 7th grade, Thursday = 8th grade. The MPR will be open in the morning for drop off. Please be sure to label your pile of books with your name. All checked out library books must be returned this week as well.
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The Carnival is this FRIDAY! Please buy your tickets early, so you don't have to wait in line the day of the Carnival! 
Tickets: 25 cents each
Wristbands: $7 for unlimited rides/activities
Sales: Tomorrow; Thursday, June 4; Friday, June 5 @ the 3-Block
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Yearbooks: There is still time to purchase a yearbook. If you are undecided about buying one Mrs. G will give you a sneak peak of the final product. They are $25 for a lifetime of memories! See Mrs. Thomas in the office. Yearbooks will be passed out Friday during SSR.

If you owe for a library book Mrs. G will hold your copy until you return your overdue/missing books. Check with her to see if you are on the list.
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Yearbook Staff: Meeting tomorrow during SSR and lunch to prepare yearbooks for distribution. Meet in the library.
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Christian Club: Today at lunch in room 21. Come and join the fun!
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News Club: Last meeting is lunch tomorrow.
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Spotlight Club: Thursday in the MPR from 3-4:30 pm. 
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Eco Club: Tomorrow in the garden at 3:15
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ASB:  Please meet in Ms. Parton's room (5) today, tomorrow, and Thursday during lunch.
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*Be  Responsible **Be Respectful **Be Safe **Be a Positive  Contributor
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Textbook Collection: Tomorrow = 6th grade, Wednesday = 7th grade, Thursday = 8th grade. The MPR will be open in the morning for drop off. Please be sure to label your pile of books with your name. All checked out library books must be returned this week as well.
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Yearbooks: There is still time to purchase a yearbook. If you are undecided about buying one Mrs. G will give you a sneak peak of the final product. They are $25 for a lifetime of memories! See Mrs. Thomas in the office. Yearbooks will be passed out Friday during SSR.

If you owe for a library book Mrs. G will hold your copy until you return your overdue/missing books. Check with her to see if you are on the list.
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Yearbook Staff: Meeting Wednesday during SSR and lunch to prepare yearbooks for distribution. Meet in the library.
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Christian Club: Tomorrow at lunch in room 21. Come and join the fun!
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News Club: Last meeting is lunch on Wednesday, June 3rd.
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Spotlight Club: Thursday in the MPR from 3-4:30 pm. 
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Eco Club: Wednesday in the garden at 3:15
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ASB:  Meeting on Thursday during lunch in room 11
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