Tuesday Notices
China Middle School- Week of November 27th
School News and Happenings
LAST CALL to Claim Lost and Found Items!
Winter Wonderland Dance (7th & 8th Grade)
Winter Concert
The CMS Winter Concert is Thursday Dec. 7th @ 6pm for families. Students must arrive at the gym at 5:30. Attire is all black shoes, all black shirt and all black pants. If anyone needs help acquiring these items please let Mrs. Chellis know.
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
Upcoming Sports Schedule
Monday, 11/27
BV & Cheer 2:45 to 4
GJV 4 to 5
GV 5 to 6
BJV 6 to 7
Tuesday, 11/28
BJV & Cheer 2:45 to 4
GV 4 to 5
GJV 5 to 6
BV 6 to 7
Wednesday, 11/29
GV & Cheer 2:45 to 4
BJV 4 to 5
BV 5 to 6
GJV 6 to 7
Thursday, 11/30
GJV & Cheer 2:45 to 4
BV 4 to 5
BJV 5 to 6
GV 6 to 7
Friday, 12/1
BV 2:45 to 4:15
GV 4:15 to 5:45
Josh Brooks
B.S. Sport Management
Athletic Director
School Breakfast/ Lunch Menu and Program
December Breakfast Menu
December Lunch Menu
China Schools PTO
Next meeting: Thursday December 7th at 6pm on Google Meet
Happy Thanksgiving to all our CPS and CMS families. We are so thankful for the support of the China Schools community.
Upcoming events:
It’s GIVING TUESDAY!! Supporting the China Schools PTO is a fantastic and easy way to support the students, teachers & staff at both CPS and CMS! WE LOVE OUR SCHOOLS & STAFF Join us in showing them the love! Donate today!
- PayPal: @ChinaSchoolsPTO
- Venmo: @ChinaSchoolsPTO
Check: Made out to China Schools PTO and mailed to PTO Treasurer: Mae Slevinsky (55 Cross Rd, South China, ME 04358)
**China Schools PTO is a registered 501c3 organization – your donation is tax deductible!**
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!
Upcoming School Dates & Events
11/28 - G/T Poetry Slam practice, MHS 9:00am - 10:30am
11/29 - G/T Poetry Slam, MHS 6:30pm
12/1 - JMG Holiday Dance for grades 7 & 8, 5-7:00pm
12/5 - Early Release, noon
12/5 - Inservice 12:00pm - 3:30pm
12/6 - School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
12/7 - China Schools PTO mtg, 6:00pm
12/7 - Winter Concert Family Performance, 6:00pm (Students arrive by 5:30pm)
12/14 - Math Meet (Updated- previously planned for 12/5)
12/15 - Eligibility Check
12/25 - 1/1 - Christmas Break
01/03 - School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
01/04 - China Schools PTO mtg, 6:00pm
01/15 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School
01/17 - School Board Meeting, 6:00pm
01/19 - Qtr 2/Sem 1 Ends
01/22 - Teacher Workshop Day
Community News
Holiday Sights & Sounds Spectacular Drive Thru
898 Rt. 3 South China, ME 04358
Open-5:30 to 7:30pm both nights.
Take a road trip through the Holidays & stop for a photo with Santa. Santa’s Letters are back! Use the QR code on the flyer or visit our website.
Holiday Assistance
The China Town Office is offering assistance once again this year to families in need this holiday season. Applications are available at the town office and should be returned by December 5th.
The Annual Craft Sale
Albert Church Brown Memorial Library
- All Proceeds got to the library
- Shop any time we are open!
- Nov 7th - Dec 26th
- 35 Main Street
Booksgiving
Our first upcoming event is Booksgiving:
- Drop off a New/Like New Book to be distributed at the food pantry
- Nov 1st - Dec 9th
- 35 Main Street- Albert Church Brown Memorial Library
Christmas Open House
- Dec 2nd 12pm-3pm
- Snacks & Cocoa
- Basket Raffles
- Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be here from 1pm-2pm!
- 35 Main Street
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