Wednesday, May 18, 2016

"The greater part of happiness depends on our disposition."

Students, we understand that as it gets warmer, you all want to dress cooler. But, please remember to adhere to the dress code policy and dress respectably for the learning environment. This means that all logos on clothes must be appropriate for school (no references to drugs, alcohol, violence, hate speech, and/or offensive remarks).  T-shirts, shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, or tops must cover midriffs/torsos and undergarments.  Pants need to be school appropriate (no pajamas or sagging), while shorts, skirts, and dresses must be school appropriate length which is no higher than mid-thigh.

Students – this is a reminder that cellphones must be turned off from the first bell of the day to the last bell of the day.  Students are not allowed to walk around or be in class with earbuds in their ears or attached to their phone for any reason.  If a teacher asks you to use earbuds to access something on an iPad, remove them when you are done.  Students who are seen wearing earbuds, listening to music, receiving or sending text messages, or on social media, will have their cellphones confiscated according to the cellphone policy.  The only exception to this policy is if 1) a teacher has asked you to turn on your phone to access an educational resource or textbook – without earbuds, and 2) if there is a medical reason that the cellphone needs to be on and in a pocket or on a desk.   8th grade students with iPads should only use their iPad to access textbooks, audiobooks, educational apps and resources.

Remember to check the Lost and Found.  There are tons of lunch boxes, warm jackets, PE uniforms, sweat shirts and random treasures like shoes, books and toys. Go visit the Lost and Found today and reclaim your stuff!

Seventh graders, in Panther Time yesterday, you received permission slips for the end of year McNear’s Field Trip on June 15th. Please bring your signed permission slip to your teacher by Thursday, June 2. Let your Panther Time teacher know as soon as possible if your parent can drive.

Sports News

All Track team members please turn in your uniform to Ms. Palmer by this Friday, May 20th.

Dodge ball playoff games for:

Thursday, May 19

Recess - Bears vs Phillies 

Game A Cobras vs. Trumpers

Game B Dodgefathers vs winners of the recess game between the Bears and Phillies.

Friday, May 20

Recess - Dynasty vs the winner of the Cobras Trumpers game

Game A SUPER DODGE BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP TBA

Game B TEACHERS vs 8th Grade All Stars

Remember no substitutes allowed in the playoffs.