The Yellow Jacket

1. The Yellow Jacket Buzzzzzzzz Centralia Middle School October 2013 Dates to Remember Fall Conferences This year’s conference schedule for the Middle school will be different from the other schools in our district.  CMS will be having conferences October 14-18th after regular school hours.  During the district conference week (Nov. 18th – 22nd) we will have early dismissal the same as other schools but will not conduct additional conferences. • Oct. 11th – No School (Professional Day) • Oct. 14th – 18th – Conferences (no early release) • Oct 23th–Kiwanis Football Game Centralia @Chehalis Admission - $3 adults, $2 kids (with ASB free), $5 family • Oct. 24th – Choir Concert @ CHS Classitorium • Oct. 25th – Early Release 12:40 • Oct 28th – Nov 1st Red Ribbon Week • Oct 28th – Wrestling and Girls Basketball begins • Oct. 30th – Title -1 parent meeting • Nov. 5th - CMS/CHS Strings Concert @ • CHS Classsitorium • Nov. 6 - Parent Advisory 6:30pm • Nov. 11 – No School Veteran’s Day • Nov. 18th – 22nd Early Release 12:20 • Nov.27th – Early Release 12:40 • Nov 28th -29th No School Happy Thanksgiving IMPORTANT: College Bound Scholarship Program What: The College Bound Scholarship promises tuition and a small book allowance for income-eligible students When: June 30 of their 8th grade year Who: You can apply for the College Bound Scholarship if: •You are eligible for free and reduced-price lunch •Your family is receiving TANF benefits •You are a foster youth •Your family meets the income standards Where: Fill out your application today @ http://www.wsac.wa.gov/PayingForCollege/CollegeBound/EligibilityAndApplications or stop by the counselor’s office for a brochure and application! Scare Away Hunger Centralia Middle School is holding a one day canned food drive and non-perishable items to scare away hunger on Thursday, October 31st. Donation ideas: Canned food, non-perishable foods, toilet paper, tooth paste, deodorant, diapers, wipes, etc! All items will go to the Centralia Salvation Army

2. CMS to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week • October 28 - November 1 • What Is Red Ribbon Week? • Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug free America. • Why Do We Celebrate? • Red Ribbon Week commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle against illegal drugs to keep our country and children safe. • How Will CMS Students Celebrate? • Spirit Week (*Important! All clothing worn for Sprit Week still needs to follow dress code.) • M – “Red-y to be Drug Free” Wear Red in Honor of Red Ribbon Week • T – “Be a Hero, Not a Zero” Dress up as your favorite HERO, whomever that may be! • W – “Our Future is Too Bright for Drugs; we’ve Got the Spirit to Dream Big” – 80’s Theme • Th– “Don’t Let Drugs turn you into a Disaster!” FASHION DISTASTER DAY • F – “Don’t Get Swamped by Drugs” Wear ORANGE AND BLACK for the TIGERS • as it is Swamp Cup Day- Centralia vs. Chehalis foot ball game • Signing the Red Ribbon Banner, pledging to stay drug and alcohol free • Classroom lessons & curriculum in various classes will discuss the negative effects drugs and alcohol can have on the body. • Awareness will be raised by a different statistic read during the morning announcements each day this week. Low Cost Internet/Computer for Your Home If your child qualifies for free and reduced price school lunches, they also qualify for Comcast’s $9.95 Internet Essentials program. For more information call 1-855-846-8376 or visit InternetEssentials.com. CMS is now collecting Box Tops for Education There is a box in the office where they can be dropped off ATTENDANCE CALLS If you have a new phone number or have moved please contact the school to update your information. If your student is marked absent in any classes and we have not received a parent call to excuse the absence prior to the end of school you will receive an automated phone call. If you receive a phone call that your student was absent, please contact the school at 330-7619 ext. 6024 to excuse the absence or if you have questions regarding the absence. You may also email our attendance secretary at drueda@centralia.wednet.edu or send a note to excuse absences. Attendance can also be viewed on Skyward through our CMS website.

3. Girls Basketball First Practice is October 28, 2013 7th Grade Practices at 6:00 AM to 7:30 am 8th Grade Practices 3:00 to 4:30 pm Wrestling First Practice is October 28, 2013 Practice is after school from 3:00 to 4:30 • The following items are needed in order to be cleared to practice: • Signed Clearance Form • Signed Activities Handbook • Sports Physical on file in office • ASB Card • Sports Fee Paid $20 • No Outstanding Fines Go Yellow Jackets ! Grade Checks / Attendance Checks Grade and attendance checks will be run twice a month.  If a student has an “F” in any class or has absenteeism of more than 20%, they will be required to attend “Jump Start” after school for the next 2 weeks.  Jump Start is our after school program designed to offer assistance to student in an effort to improve their grades or complete any assignments missed due to absenteeism.  Jump start hours are from 2:40 pm – 5:00 pm. Transportation home is provided with limited stops.  Students are dropped off at the elementary school nearest  your home  and Scammon Creek Apartments.  The bus leaves the school at 5:00pm or students may be picked up in front of the school at 5:00pm. Grade checks will be done on: 10/11/13 10/25/13 11/8/13 . Activator’s Football Game Oct 23rd Centralia vs Chehalis At WF West Football Stadium Admission: adults $3 each kids $2each Free with Centralia Middle School ASB Card Family $5 7th Grade 6:00 8th Grade 7:30