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WELCOMETO
ELSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Today is… TuesdayFebruary 28, 2012
www.mcas.k12.in.us/Elston
“Building Success One Student at a Time”
Black History Month
1984 Michael Jackson, entertainer wins 8 Grammys
Musician and entertainer Michael Jackson wins eight Grammy Awards. His album, "Thriller", broke all sales records to-date, and remains one of the top-grossing albums of all time.
MCAS New Website**MCAS unveiled a new web site.
educatemc.com
School closing and delay announcements
Check the mcas.k12.in.us webpage
orSign up for the text alert service
provided by Fox 28 news
http://www.fox28.com/Global/link.asp?L=411033
Elston Information
Principal: Kelly Martin-Fargo
Assistant Principal: Theresa
Jamieson
Elston Information
School Nickname: Wolves
School Colors: Navy Blue, Gray and White
School Mascot: Warren ‘Wolfie’ Jones
P ractice respect
A ccept responsibility
W ork together
S afety Matters
Elston Middle SchoolPAWS Menu
5 PAWS 30 PAWS
Mechanical pencil PAWS t-shirt
Folder Basketball with 3 friends
PAWS bracelet PAWS drawstring backpack
10 PAWS 40 PAWS
Shout out Wii with a friend
Eat lunch with a teacher
Notebook
Lanyard
PAWS water bottle
Spelling BeeWINNER
Kaelie Winebrenner
from team 7B placed 2nd in the LaPorte County Spelling Bee. Next stop—March 3rd at Wheeler High School
GOOD LUCK KAELIE!
Chapter After Book Club
WHO: Any interested student
WHAT: Read The Hunger Games
WHERE: A302 – Mrs. Clinkert’s classroom
WHEN: Every Tuesday after school from 2:30 until 3:00
Middle SchoolStrength and AgilityOpen for all athletes (boys and girls)
6:30 until 8:00Enter through the “J” entrance
3-1-20123-5-20123-7-2012
3-12-20123-14-2012
Contact Mr. Karpinski (varsity MCHS football coach) for more info
Who Wants to be a Millionaire…READER?
Prizes for all students who have read 1,000,000 words this year.
Micah Shelton 3,415,486 words
Charles Shaw 2,673,346 words
Chris Imgram 1,991,853 words
Max Mahaffey 1,412,293 words
Kayla Krachinski 1,365,139 words
Mercedes Hill 1,180,761 words
Austin Samys 1,109,154 words
Sierra Caton 1,081,289 words
EMS Green ClubDid you know Green Team
collects used batteries, old cell phones, used printer cartridges, and broken small electronics for
recycling?
Please bring these items directly to Mrs. Triemstra in
A204.
EMS Green Club2nd semester Green Team
members
Alejandro DelReal Thalya DelRealKorbin Williams Amy KotaskaDarby Woolslayer Megan SobolewskiB’Elanna Archer Cale ColemanJasmin Najera Alexandrea HoganAnshalique Mashburn Cole SeibertMyshalya Thompson Shelby Brooks
EMS Green Club2nd semester Green Team members
Sally Bibb Katie Thomas
D’Alya Flowers Ashley Baker
Lilly Starr Nick Griffin
Caselle Pavlack Emily Glowacki
Brenna Libdsey Keith Patejdl
Scot Bentley Allie Mellen
Alicia Martin Destiny Harvel
Shannon Pavlak Kaelie Winebrenner
Jysica Zacariaz
EMS 2010-11Tardy Policy
Excessive tardiness in a particular class during a grading period will result in the following disciplinary action:
3rd Tardy
written 3rd tardy notice and teacher will contact the home (phone, e-mail, etc.)
4th Tardy
student assigned Tuesday/Wednesday night school
5th Tardy
student assigned 1 day in Academic Alternative program
6th Tardy
student will be assigned 2 days in Academic Alternative program
Michigan CityPublic Library
You may return your MCPL books to the Elston Media Center.
We will return the MCPL books on Thursday.
Give your books to Mrs. St.Peter before noon on Thursday!
Breakfast Served DailyStudents $1.35 Reduced $.30
All meals served with juice and milk.Cereal and yogurt available daily.
Monday – French ToastTuesday – Breakfast PizzaWednesday – Breakfast BurritoThursday – Sausage PancakesFriday – Biscuit Quiche
Students $2.00 Reduced $.40
Tuesday’s MenuBig Daddy’s Specialty Pizza
Roasted Veggie LasagnaBroccoli Salad
Tossed Salad GreensVariety of Fruit & Vegetables
Choice or Juice and Milk
Deli Express Salads / Sandwiches
Today’s Lunch Menu
21st Century Scholars
Grades 7 and 8 students
Applications are due NOW
**This may qualify you for 4 years of FREE COLLEGE tuition
**Everyone should sign up—then get the info on what you must do to get this award!
Howler*Join the Howler school
newspaper staff. This is a great way to publish your writing.
*Meetings on Tuesday and Thursday
*See Ms. Hert in G114
Box Tops for Education*Team 7B is collecting ‘Box Tops for
Education’
*These can be found on many products.
*Jewel and Meijer will give you a cash register receipt with bonus points!!
*Please clip, save, and give to Mrs. Peo.
Relay for LifeAmerican Cancer Society’s
largest fund-raiser.
Saturday, June 23rd
Michigan City High School
**contact Kim Olesker @ 574-257-9789 for
team information
EMS YearbooksYearbook orders are overdue.Order envelopes may be picked up in the
Guidance office.
Cost is $20.00
Yearbooks will be delivered in May, 2012.
Pennies for Patients
6th GradeGirls Basketball
Kierra Ross Ashalique MashburnAmaya Jones Alexis MussaKiavian PenderZebbie KohlerBrittney Adams Hannah BaltzellBrenna Lindsey Celeste CoronaJonaya Garner Mia FlemmingAmber Anderson Kaitlyn Trewitt
6th Grade GirlsBasketball Schedule
Tues. 2-7 4:00 Barker @BarkerTues. 2-14 4:00 Barker @ElstonTues. 1-28 4:30 New Prairie @NPThur. 2-23 4:00 Krueger @ElstonThur. 3-1 4:00 Krueger @KruegerSat. 3-3 8:00 6th tourn. @Elston
Club Discovery•Meets Mon., Tues., and Wed.
•From 2:20PM until 5:30PM
•Transportation provided
•FREE
• Snacks, Apangea, Computers, Mentoring, Science Labs, Project Ignite, Robotics, Music Recording
Washington D.C. Trip
Students going on the Washington D.C. trip include:
Dillon Bondzis Sonja Murray
Dominic Chambers Alex RowleySabrina Terry Dennis Rucker
Euchre / Chess ClubClub will meet every Tuesday from
2:20 until 3:30.
Room A201
Sponsored by Mr. Gillman and Ms. Curran
Students from all grades are welcome to attend.
After School Band
After School Band
Meets Every Tues. and Thurs. From 2:30 until 3:00
Have your rides here promptlyat 3:00
Intramurals• Tuesday, February 28• 2:20 – 2:50• Have your rides here at 2:50• Meet in A202
Lost and FoundPlease check the ‘Lost
and Found’ box in the commons area. It is behind one of the big pillars.
Items are donated to charity as the box fills up.
ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest
Kalie Swanson flute solo silverKaitlyn Trewhitt flute solo silverDennis Rucker trombonesolo silverAmy Kotaska baritone solo silverBen Miller trombonesolo silverTia Majied clarinet solo silverDestiny Harvel flute solo silverOlyvis Miller oboe solo silver
Cassie Mason flute solo silverDarby Woolslayerfrench horn solo silver
Kaelie Winebrenner clarinet, Olyvia Miller oboe and Nicole Kindig flute gold
Shelby Brooks, Devin Newton, Amelia Moore, Josh Fargo, Michaela Kisnersilver
ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest
After SchoolTutorama!
FREE after school homework tutoring
Mon. February 27, 2012
From 2:30 until 3:00
Meet in the Media Center
News DispatchGuest Writers
Destiny Harvel
Jasmine McLemore
Tamira Hall
Samantha Farmer
Alexis Gazarkiewicz
News Dispatch
News Dispatch
Student CouncilHere are your Student Council
Reps!6A 6BDarby Woolslayer Korbin WilliamsCeleste Corona Myshayla Thompson
7A 7BKaelie Winebrenner Yasmine RamosShelby Brooks Katie Brunn
8A 8BAlexis Gazarkiewicz Ryan SolanoJysica Zacariaz Cameron Wilcher
Student CouncilThe next Student Council
meeting will be next Thursday, March 1.
Please meet in Rm G116, and have your rides here by 3:00PM
Team 6ATeam 6A is happy to announce their
January Students of the Month. They have done a great job all year, and we are very proud of them.
Nicole Ginther Jeremy Garrett
Team 6BElston Middle School Team 6B announced their January Students of the Month:
Nienah Langford Devin Glenn
Patrik Heisler
Team 7ATeam 7A is proud to announce their
Academic All Stars and Super Citizens for the month of January.
Academic All Stars: Super Citizens:
Nick Leslie Nick GriffinJesse Edson Tyrese HudsonNathaniel Volkmann Alexis Zimmerle
Team 7B7B is proud to announce its Star
Students for the 2nd grading period.
Alexis BiggersTravis ColemanJordan FortnerMicah Shelton
They are hard working and follow PAWS consistently. Keep up the good work!!!!! Team 7B
Team 8ATeam 8A announces their Student of the Month for January.
Congratulations to:
Carlos BucioJessica Harris
Team 8BTeam 8B announces their January Students of the Month.
Abi MarquisTaJah Mary
Kamrin Bendix
Labels for EducationLabels for Education
Miss Daly is collecting Labels for Education.
Drop them in the box in the main office, or bring them to G116
during homeroom for PAWS.
Labels can be found on Campbell’s soup, Pop-Secret popcorn, BIC pens, Post cereals and V8 juice
Today’s ChuckleTeacher: Tim, you missed school yesterday, didn't you?
Tim: Not a bit!
Ronald McDonaldHouse Charities
Save your pop tops until April 30, 2012.
Club Discovery will collect the tabs and keep a count.
The winning school will get an assembly with Ronald McDonald
Daily Announcements
You may view these Daily Announcements at home by logging in to:
www.mcas.k12.in.us/Elston
