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NEWSLETTERMiddle School Football-Come support our STARS!

Meet Theresa Sell (Grade 2 Cares Act Teacher) Family: My husband is Larry. We have 5 wonderful children and 14 fantastic grandchildren. Education: Graduate of IU Bloomington; Master’s Degree from Ball State and Director of Exceptional Learners License from Ball State Five Things Theresa Enjoys: I enjoy walking, being at the beach, home improvement projects, reading, and traveling. One thing Theresa dislikes is any kind of beans. My favorite part about school is seeing students help each other. We are very thankful that we could lure Mrs. Sell out of retirement one more time.

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CalendarMonday, September 6Labor Day - No School

Tuesday, September 7MS Football at Bluffton M.S.-5:30 p.m.

MS Volleyball at S. Wells - 6 p.m.

September 8-10Camp Friedenswald for 5th grade students-POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL

Soccer Camp from 3-4 p.m.

Thursday, September 9Mid-Term Date

5th grade field trip to Swiss Heritage Village (lv. at 9/ret. at 2:30)

MS Volleyball vs. Bluffton (home) - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, September 104th grade field trip to Swiss Heritage Village (lv. at 8:40 a.m./ret. at 2:40 p.m.)

Saturday, September 11MS Cross Country at Spencerville Invitational - 9 a.m.

Monday, September 13MS Volleyball vs. Parkway (home) - 5 p.m.

Wednesday, September 15Staff Professional Development Day/student eLearning Day

MS Football vs. Heritage (home) - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 16Day of Awesomeness for Elementary Students (Fundraiser Reward Event)

MS Volleyball at Heritage - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 18South Adams Cross Country Invitational - 10 a.m.

September 20-24Kdg. Classes travel to Decatur Safety Village (lv. at 8:15/ret. at 10:30) - One kdg. class will go each morning.

Tuesday, September 21Last day for Rotation 1 for 6th grade students

MS Volleyball vs. Jay County (home) - 5:30 p.m.

MS Football vs. Jay County (home) - 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 22First day for Rotation 2 for 6th grade students.

Grasshopper Running Club for Grades 3-5 The Grasshopper Running Club is an after-school club for boys and girls in grades 3-5 that promotes fun, exercise and physical fitness through involvement in the sport of cross country. The Grasshopper Club is FREE. The Club will run from August 30 to September 17 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (when there is school) until 4 p.m. Club participants will be picked up at the XC pavilion. Kinderlauf race is Friday, September 17 at Swiss Heritage Village. Register online at https://secure.getmeregistered.com.

Dates to Mark on Your Calendar The Fog Day we missed on Wednesday, August 18, will be made up on Monday, January 17. We’ll have a Staff Development Day on Wednesday, September 15. This will be a student eLearning Day.

Tips For a Successful Middle School Year Emotions in the middle Moody, private, self-conscious…if this sounds like your tween, you’re not alone. At this age, his body and emotions are changing rapidly. Here are ways to help him cope. Managing moods. Physical growth and worries about friends, sports, and schoolwork can cause moodiness. Let your child know you’re available to talk. A quiet statement, such as “I remember what it feels like to not be included,” can invite him to open up about what’s bothering him. Fitting in. Many middle graders feel self-conscious. Being part of a group of people who share his interests can help your youngster focus on his strengths and feel more confident. Encourage him to keep in touch with friends from his school activities like pep band or a sports team. Finding privacy. It’s natural for your middle grader to want some time to himself. Show him that you respect his growing need for privacy by giving him a little space.

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5th Grade Field Trip to Camp Friedenswald, Cassopolis, MichiganOur 5th grade field trip to Camp Friedenswald has been postponed until April 12-14. We’ll have something to look forward to in the spring.

Middle School FundraiserM.S. Students are selling the popular STAR cards again this year. The STAR cards were sent home with students. The cards are still only $10 and can be used to receive discounts for an entire year at local participating locations. Unsold cards and money collected are due on Tuesday, September 7.

Come watch our middle school cross country STARS in action on Saturday, September 18 at the South Adams XC Invitational.

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Step It Up - Day of Awesomeness returns for Elementary Students

The fundraiser is used to raise funds for field trips, classroom supplies and a Day of Awesomeness for our students to participate in. The fundraiser ended on August 31. The Day of Awesomeness is scheduled for September 16 with 7 giant blow up

Inflatables, a Kona Ice Truck, DJ Dance Party (including hula hoops, dance contests, and lots of fun). We will also have a prize tent with cash wheels, money machine’s, and much more! Students raising $600 or more will receive Amazon Gift Cards. Mrs. Sandy Sprunger’s class raised the most money and will have an ice cream party. She also receives $150 to spend on classroom supplies. Mrs. LeFever’s class was 2nd, so she will spend $100 on classroom supplies. Miss Reef came in 3rd, so she will receive $50 to spend on supplies for her classroom. Brandon Shuey raised the most donations - $670. We had a tie for 2nd place - Cael and Laila Gentis (they were absent when we took pictures). They both raised $550. We also had a tie for 3rd place - Bailey and Evelyn Smith. They both raised $540. All students who raised at least $120 will spin the money wheel. Students raising $200 will also receive the chill pillow with bluetooth stereo. Students raising $300 will also receive the book safe and the banana phone. Students raising $400 will also enter the Hurricane Cash Vault. Brandon raised over $600, so he will also receive a $25 Amazon gift card. Thank you all so much for your help with this fundraiser. We are so excited about our event on Thursday, September 16. 1st Place Tie for 3rd Place

Middle School Cheerleadersshow their School Spirit at a

recent Middle School Football Game.

Cheer Camp Registration forms are

available in the office

and are due by Monday,

Sept. 13. The camp is

Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The cost is $25

which includes a t-shirt and admission

into the varsity football game.