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Tuesday Notices
China Middle School- Week of February 5
School News and Happenings
Erskine Open House for 8th Grade Parents
Erskine's Open House for FAMILIES is Wednesday, February 28th. The snow date is Thursday, February 29th.
Winslow High School Tours and Info Night
Hello Neighbors-
I wanted to reach out to give you a heads up Winslow High School is planning our Class of 2028 Family Information Night and tours on February 7 (snow date Feb. 12). We will have a spaghetti meal at 5:30 and the informational meeting at 6:10. I will be getting additional information to you soon but I wanted you all to have the date and time to share with your families now.
~
Leeann Marin
Yearbooks
We are now taking orders for yearbooks. It can be done with cash or a check payable to China Middle School in the amount of 12 dollars. See Ms. Armour for order forms. Or if you prefer, yearbooks can be purchased online. Go to https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07634466
Attention 8th grade parents/guardians: If you are interested in placing an ad in the yearbook for your child please go to
https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2736385
This link will be available until 2/09/24 or until space sells out.
Ms. Armour is gathering baby photos of our 8th graders. Please email photos to darmour@rsu18.org.
8th Grade Heritage Tour
The American Heritage Tour is a week-long trip for 8th Graders offered through the Alfond Youth Community Center. Students and Chaperones explore historical sites throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Boston. This trip is not affiliated China Middle School or RSU 18. Please contact the Alfond Youth Center with any inquiries about this trip.
Please use THIS link for more information from the Alfond Youth & Community Center regarding the April 2024 trip.
Athletics
Sports Schedule This Week
Monday, 2/5
🏀 China @ Vassalboro 5:15 BV
Girls Varsity 2:45 to 4:15pm
Tuesday, 2/6
Girls Varsity 2:45 to 4:15
Boys Varsity 4:15 to 5:45
Wednesday, 2/7
🏀 Vassalboro @ China BV/GV 4pm
Thursday, 2/8
Boys Varsity 2:45 to 4:15
Girls Varsity 4:15 to 5:45
(Will find out playoffs standings at 4pm.)
Friday, 2/9
Boys Varsity 2:45 to 4:15
Girls Varsity 4:15 to 5:45
Saturday, 2/10
🏀 SVAC Basketball playoffs @Erskine
(Times TBD)
Josh Brooks
B.S. Sport Management
Athletic Director
School Breakfast/ Lunch Menu and Program
Upcoming School Dates & Events
02/08 - Math Meet
02/19 -02/23 February Break
03/01 - Eligibility Check
03/05 - Early Release, Noon
03/06 - School Board Meeting, 6:00
03/07 - PTO Meeting, 6:00
03/14 - P/T Conferences (In-Person) 3:00 - 6:30
03/15 - Teacher Workshop Day
03/20 - School Board Meeting, 6:00
03/25 - 04/05 - Read-A-Thon (PTO)
03/28 - Math Meet
03/29 - Qtr 3 Ends
China Schools PTO
PTO News
🌟🌟Thanks to all who joined our February meeting. We had a great turnout and a very productive meeting. We appreciate the continued support of the community!
Next meeting: Thursday March 7th at 6pm on Google Meet
Planning ahead:
🥣 Cereal drive started MONDAY!! : 2/5-2/16 For the two weeks leading up to February break, send in boxes of cereal with your student. All donations go to China Food Pantry because hunger doesn’t take a break. The grand finale will be the biggest cereal box dominoes we can make. Can we beat last year? Let’s make it happen!!
📚 Read-a-thon: 3/25-4/5 – Fundraise and then read, read, read! A prize will be awarded to the classroom with the most time spent reading during this event! Emails and information will be coming out soon.
👩‍🏫 Teacher Appreciation Week: 5/6-5/10
🌟 Glow dance: 5/10
If you haven’t already, join our Facebook group to stay in the know: https://facebook.com/groups/chinaschoolspto/
And we are always here at chinaschoolspto@gmail.com!
Community News
Kennebec Youth Lacrosse Sign Ups!
Hello Lacrosse Families,
Registration for the 2024 season is now open!
Click on the “Registration” tab above to sign up for the season. Please fill out the entire registration including the uniform and payments.
The Registration deadline will be March 3rd. This is so we can get our uniform order into the manufacturer by March 8th.
All registrants must also be members of USA Lacrosse. Details on this process are below.
The season kicks off with our annual Spring Lacrosse Clinic at the Augusta Armory. The first week of clinics is on February 20th and 21st.
When teams are finalized, we will start our indoor practices. Sites and times will be determined by coaches.
Thank you,
Tim Matteson (New KYL president)
Contact: lacrossematteson@gmail.com
About Us
Serving students grades 5 – 8 in the town of China, Maine.
China Middle School is located near scenic China Lake in Central Maine. The school serves the children, families, and residents in the town of China. Our middle school has students in grades 5 – 8. We are part of RSU 18, which encompasses the towns of Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, China and Rome.
Website: https://cms.rsu18.org/
Location: 773 Lakeview Drive, China, ME 04358
Phone: (207) 445-1500