Carpinteria Middle School

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Costume contest: During lunch today at the 3-block. 
Categories are: Best theme, Best group, Most creative, Scariest, and Funniest
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Noon Sports: No noon sports today. Enjoy the Halloween activities! Listen to Monday's bulletin for the next games or check a posted bulletin. 
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Peace Poster Project: The Lions Club of Carpinteria is sponsoring a peace poster contest. The theme of the poster is "Peace, Love and Understanding." You can check out past grand prize winners online.
 For submission guidelines see Miss Alicia in Rm 17 (Mr. Lewis's room) before you start your poster. She will be available every day at nutrition or lunch.   Don't delay because the deadline is soon.
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Red Ribbon Week Fact of the day:  A recent student found that people who began smoking marijuana heavily in their teens lost an average of how many points in IQ between age 13 and age 38?  (8 points…Most importantly, the lost abilities were not fully restored in those who quit smoking marijuana as adults. Marijuana use in adolescence leads to reduced brain activity, difficulty in learning, and decreases in memory.) [www.abovetheinfluence.com]
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*Be Responsible **Be Respectful **Be Safe **Be a Positive Contributor
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Costume contest: During lunch tomorrow at the 3-block. 
Categories are: Best theme, Best group, Most creative, Scariest, and Funniest
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Eco Club:  Today at 3:30 in the garden. 
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Noon Sports: Today's Capture the Flag games beginning at 12:50 on the field w/Mr. Sabraw:
Amazing Artichokes  vs  Steelers                                              Nerd Herd  vs  Blue Ninjas
Eat your lunch and use the restroom beforehand.
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Peace Poster Project: The Lions Club of Carpinteria is sponsoring a peace poster contest. The theme of the poster is "Peace, Love and Understanding." You can check out past grand prize winners online.
 For submission guidelines see Miss Alicia in Rm 17 (Mr. Lewis's room) before you start your poster. She will be available every day at nutrition or lunch.   Don't delay because the deadline is soon.
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Kayaking:  Today is the last kayaking adventure until spring. If you haven't kayaked yet and would like to, sign up with either Mr. O'Hara or Mr. Sabraw.
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Red Ribbon week: Dream above the influence and dress up each day to show your commitment to staying drug and alcohol free!!  
Today:Wear jerseys - "Team up against drugs."
Tomorrow: Dress up for Halloween - "Say BOO to drugs."
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Red Ribbon week lunchtime activities: Sign up sheets are in the library. 
Today ~  Football throwing contest
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Red Ribbon Week Fact of the day:  What percent of people who start drinking alcohol before the age of 15 will end up as an alcoholic at some point in their lives?  (40% or 4 in 10 people who start drinking alcohol at a young age will become an alcoholic.) [National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism]
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All students and staff :  6th graders will be selling Popsicles Friday after school.

*Be Responsible **Be Respectful **Be Safe **Be a Positive Contributor
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Club Live:  There will not be a meeting today due to lunchtime Red Ribbon Week  activities.
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ASB: Halloween committee meets in Ms. Roesch's room today at lunch. Regular meeting Thursday at lunch in Rm 11
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Costume contest: Lunch on Friday at the 3-block. 
Categories are: Best theme, Best group, Most creative, Scariest, and Funniest
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Eco Club:  Tomorrow at 3:30 in the garden. 
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Noon Sports: Today's Capture the Flag games:
Both games begin at 12:50. Meet Mr. Sabraw on the field.
The Stones  vs  The Broncos                                SWAT Team  vs  The Skateboarding Seagulls
Eat your lunch and use the restroom beforehand.
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Peace Poster Project: The Lions Club of Carpinteria is sponsoring a peace poster contest. The theme of the poster is "Peace, Love and Understanding." You can check out past grand prize winners online.
 For submission guidelines see Miss Alicia in Rm 17 (Mr. Lewis's room) before you start your poster. She will be available every day at nutrition or lunch.   Don't delay because the deadline is soon.
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Kayaking:  Tomorrow is the last kayaking adventure until spring. If you haven't kayaked yet and would like to, sign up with either Mr. O'Hara or Mr. Sabraw.
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Red Ribbon week: Dream above the influence and dress up each day to show your commitment to staying drug and alcohol free!!  
Today:Red Hawk Spirit Day! Wear as much red as you can! - "I'm REaDy for Red Ribbon Week."
Tomorrow: Wear jerseys - "Team up against drugs."
Friday: Dress up for Halloween - "Say BOO to drugs."
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Red Ribbon week lunchtime activities: Sign up sheets are in the library. 
Today ~ Oreo contest
Tomorrow ~ Football throwing contest
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Red Ribbon Week Fact of the day: How many chemicals are in marijuana smoke?   (Many people think marijuana is “natural”, but it actually contains about 400 chemicals that can damage your body and cause cancer, similar to cigarettes.) [National Association of Drug Court Professionals – The Facts on Marijuana]
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Get Ready for Halloween!  Candy Grams are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. We are selling today.
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All students and staff :  6th graders will be selling Popsicles Friday after school.

Christian Club: Meets today at lunch in Rm 21
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CMS News Club: Meets today from 3-4:30 in the lib lab. 
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Club Live:  There will not be a meeting tomorrow due to lunchtime Red Ribbon Week  activities.
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ASB: Halloween committee meets in Ms. Roesch's room tomorrow at lunch. Regular meeting Thursday at lunch in Rm 11
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Costume contest: Lunch on Friday at the 3-block. 
Categories are: Best theme, Best group, Most creative, Scariest, and Funniest
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Eco Club:  Thursday at 3:30 in the garden. 
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Noon Sports: Today's Capture the Flag games:
Amazing Artichokes  vs  Nerd Herd                 &                            Steelers  vs Blue Ninjas

Both games begin at 12:50. Meet Mr. Sabraw on the field.
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Peace Poster Project: The Lions Club of Carpinteria is sponsoring a peace poster contest. The theme of the poster is "Peace, Love and Understanding." You can check out past grand prize winners online.
 For submission guidelines see Miss Alicia in Rm 17 (Mr. Lewis's room) before you start your poster. She will be available every day at nutrition or lunch.   Don't delay because the deadline is soon.
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Kayaking:  Thursday is the last kayaking adventure until spring. If you haven't kayaked yet and would like to, sign up with either Mr. O'Hara or Mr. Sabraw.
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Red Ribbon week: Dream above the influence and dress up each day to show your commitment to staying drug and alcohol free!!  
Today:Wear your favorite hat - "Put a cap on drugs."
Tomorrow: Red Hawk Spirit Day! Wear as much red as you can! - "I'm REaDy for Red Ribbon Week."
Thursday: Wear jerseys - "Team up against drugs."
Friday: Dress up for Halloween - "Say BOO to drugs."
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Red Ribbon week lunchtime activities: Sign up sheets are in the library. 
Today ~ Three legged race
Tomorrow ~ Oreo contest
Thursday ~ Football throwing contest
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Red Ribbon Week Fact of the day: What is the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United States?  (Cigarette Smoking… According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking results in more than 480,000 premature deaths in the United States each year—about 1 in every 5 U.S. deaths—and an additional 16 million people suffer with a serious illness caused by smoking. In fact, for every one person who dies from smoking, about 30 more suffer from at least one serious tobacco-related illness.) [The Center for Disease Control and Prevention]
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Get Ready for Halloween!  Candy Grams are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Next week we are selling today and tomorrow.
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All students and staff :  6th graders will be selling Popsicles Friday after school.

Christian Club: Meets tomorrow at lunch in Rm 21
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CMS News Club: Meets tomorrow from 3-4:30 in the lib lab. 
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Club Live:  There will not be any meeting on Wednesday due to lunchtime Red Ribbon Week  activities.
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ASB: Halloween committee meets in Ms. Roesch's room on Wednesday at lunch. Regular meeting Thursday at lunch in Rm 11
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Costume contest: Lunch on Friday at the 3-block. 
Categories are: Best theme, Best group, Most creative, Scariest, and Funniest
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Eco Club:  Thursday at 3:30 in the garden. 
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Peace Poster Project: The Lions Club of Carpinteria is sponsoring a peace poster contest. The theme of the poster is "Peace, Love and Understanding." You can check out past grand prize winners online.
 For submission guidelines see Miss Alicia in Rm 17 (Mr. Lewis's room) before you start your poster. She will be available every day at nutrition or lunch.   Don't delay because the deadline is soon.
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Kayaking:  Thursday is the last kayaking adventure until spring. If you haven't kayaked yet and would like to, sign up with either Mr. O'Hara or Mr. Sabraw.
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Red Ribbon week: Dream above the influence and dress up each day to show your commitment to staying drug and alcohol free!!  
Today: Crazy hair day/80's/Fluorescent - "I'm too bright for drugs."
Tomorrow: Wear your favorite hat - "Put a cap on drugs."
Wednesday: Red Hawk Spirit Day! Wear as much red as you can! - "I'm REaDy for Red Ribbon Week."
Thursday: Wear jerseys - "Team up against drugs."
Friday: Dress up for Halloween - "Say BOO to drugs."
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Red Ribbon week lunchtime activities: Sign up sheets are in the library. 
Monday ~ Jello eating contest
Tuesday ~ Three legged race
Wednesday ~ Oreo contest
Thursday ~ Football throwing contest
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Get Ready for Halloween!  Candy Grams are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Next week we are selling on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Noon Sports: Capture the Flag games begin today. Meet Mr. Sabraw on the field at 12:50.
Today's game is between:  The Stones and The SWAT Team.
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All students and staff :  6th graders will be selling Popsicles today after school.
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*Be Responsible **Be Respectful **Be Safe **Be a Positive Contributor
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Top winners in the 6th grade Fund Raiser who will have lunch with Mr Merritt are:
Top winner... John Ramirez 34 items
Gianna Garcia  27 items
Diego Mendoza  25 items
Colby Keiser  25 items
Clarissa Ramirez  25 items

Lunch will be Thursday, Nov 6.  Meet Mr. Merritt in the office at the start of lunch.
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Peace Poster Project: The Lions Club of Carpinteria is sponsoring a peace poster contest. The theme of the poster is "Peace, Love and Understanding." You can check out past grand prize winners online.
 For submission guidelines see Miss Alicia in Rm 17 (Mr. Lewis's room) before you start your poster. She will be available every day at nutrition or lunch.   Don't delay because the deadline is soon.
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Club Live: Today is the last day to turn in your permission slips and money to  Ms. Frederick in Room 3.
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Kayaking: Next Thursday is the last kayaking adventure until spring. If you haven't kayaked yet and would like to, sign up with either Mr. O'Hara or Mr. Sabraw.
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Red Ribbon week next week: Oct 27th to 31st.Dream above the influence and dress up each day to show your commitment to staying drug and alcohol free!!
Monday: Crazy hair day/80's/Fluorescent - "I'm too bright for drugs."
Tuesday: Wear your favorite hat - "Put a cap on drugs."
Wednesday: Red Hawk Spirit Day! Wear as much red as you can! - "I'm REaDy for Red Ribbon Week."
Thursday: Wear jerseys - "Team up against drugs."
Friday: Dress up for Halloween - "Say BOO to drugs."
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Change Wars: Last day!
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Get Ready for Halloween!  Candy Grams are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Next week we are selling on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Noon Sports: Capture the Flag games begin today. Meet Mr. Sabraw on the field at 12:50.
Today's game is between:  The Stones and The SWAT Team.
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Yearbook Cover Contest: All students are invited to create a cover for this year's yearbook. See Mrs. G for a piece of card stock to draw your poster on. Later in the year a vote will be held to choose a winning cover.
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All students and staff :  6th graders will be selling Popsicles today after school.
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**Be Responsible **Be Respectful **Be Safe **Be a Positive Contributor
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CMS News Club: Today from 3-4:30 in the lib lab. 
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ASB: Today at lunch in Rm 11
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Eco Club:  Today at 3:30 in the garden.
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Club Live: There are still more spaces for the Six Flags Magic Mountain field trip for those who are interested!  Please turn in your permission slips and money tomorrow to  Ms. Frederick in Room 3.
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Kayaking: Today. Meet Mr. Sabraw and Mr. O'Hara by the pool at 3:15.
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Red Ribbon week next week: Oct 27th to 31st.Dream above the influence and dress up each day to show your commitment to staying drug and alcohol free!!
Monday: Crazy hair day/80's/Fluorescent - "I'm too bright for drugs."
Tuesday: Wear your favorite hat - "Put a cap on drugs."
Wednesday: Red Hawk Spirit Day! Wear as much red as you can! - "I'm REaDy for Red Ribbon Week."
Thursday: Wear jerseys - "Team up against drugs."
Friday: Dress up for Halloween - "Say BOO to drugs."
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Change Wars: Continues all week to help raise money for the Parent Support group.  Bring in all of your spare change!  Clean those pockets out and check under the sofa cushions! Bring that change because the SSR class that brings in the most will receive an ice cream party! A second party goes to the class that has the highest amount of change per student ratio.
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Get Ready for Halloween!  Candy Grams are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. This week we are selling today and next week we are selling on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Noon Sports: You can still sign up a team for Capture the Flag with MR. Sabraw in room 20. Games will begin on Friday.

If you are interested in helping Mr. Sabraw referee when games are played, please let him know. That will be a great help!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Yearbook Cover Contest: All students are invited to create a cover for this year's yearbook. See Mrs. G for a piece of card stock to draw your poster on. Later in the year a vote will be held to choose a winning cover.
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All students and staff :  6th graders will be selling Popsicles Friday after school.
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CMS News Club: Tomorrow from 3-4:30 in the lib lab. 
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Club Live:  Today during lunch in Rm. 3. 
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ASB: Tomorrow at lunch in Rm 11
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Eco Club:  Tomorrow at 3:30 in the garden.
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Kayaking: Tomorrow.  Sign-ups will be on a fist come, first serve  basis for students who have returned their signed paperwork. First time boaters will be given priority.

Please see Mr. O'Hara in rm. #21 and/or Mr. Sabraw Rm. #20 to sign up and get the paperwork.     
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Red Ribbon week next week: Oct 27th to 31st.Dream above the influence and dress up each day to show your commitment to staying drug and alcohol free!!
Monday: Crazy hair day/80's/Fluorescent - "I'm too bright for drugs."
Tuesday: Wear your favorite hat - "Put a cap on drugs."
Wednesday: Red Hawk Spirit Day! Wear as much red as you can! - "I'm REaDy for Red Ribbon Week."
Thursday: Wear jerseys - "Team up against drugs."
Friday: Dress up for Halloween - "Say BOO to drugs."
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Change Wars: Continues all week to help raise money for the Parent Support group.  Bring in all of your spare change!  Clean those pockets out and check under the sofa cushions! Bring that change because the SSR class that brings in the most will receive an ice cream party! A second party goes to the class that has the highest amount of change per student ratio.
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Get Ready for Halloween!  Candy Grams are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. This week we are selling Tuesday,Wednesday, and Thursday. Next week we are selling Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Noon Sports: Capture the Flag is the next lunchtime sports activity. Games will be played on a smaller section of the grass field during lunch. Teams will have six players each and play against teams of the same grade level.

To join the fun, talk to your friends, make a team, and sign up with Mr. Sabraw in room 20.
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Yearbook Cover Contest: All students are invited to create a cover for this year's yearbook. See Mrs. G for a piece of card stock to draw your poster on. Later in the year a vote will be held to choose a winning cover.
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Yearbook Staff Meeting: Cancelled 
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All students and staff :  6th graders will be selling Popsicles Friday after school.
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Christian Club: Meets today at lunch in Rm 21
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CMS News Club: Today's meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday from 3-4:30 in the lib lab. 
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Club Live:  Tomorrow during lunch in Rm. 3. 
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ASB: Thursday at lunch in Rm 11
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Eco Club:  Thursday at 3:30 in the garden. 
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Kayaking: Thursday.  Sign-ups will be on a fist come, first serve  basis for students who have returned their signed paperwork. First time boaters will be given priority.

Please see Mr. O'Hara in rm. #21 and/or Mr. Sabraw Rm. #20 to sign up and get the paperwork.     
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Change Wars: Continues all week to help raise money for the Parent Support group.  Bring in all of your spare change!  Clean those pockets out and check under the sofa cushions! Bring that change because the SSR class that brings in the most will receive an ice cream party! A second party goes to the class that has the highest amount of change per student ratio.
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Get Ready for Halloween!  Candy Grams are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. This week we are selling Tuesday,Wednesday, and Thursday. Next week we are selling Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Noon Sports: Capture the Flag is the next lunchtime sports activity. Games will be played on a smaller section of the grass field during lunch. Teams will have six players each and play against teams of the same grade level.

To join the fun, talk to your friends, make a team, and sign up with Mr. Sabraw in room 20.
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Yearbook Cover Contest: All students are invited to create a cover for this year's yearbook. See Mrs. G for a piece of card stock to draw your poster on. Later in the year a vote will be held to choose a winning cover.
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Yearbook Staff Meeting: Tomorrow in the library at lunch.
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All students and staff :  6th graders will be selling Popsicles Friday after school...  
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