Clipper Currents
Fresh Updates from the Deck! Friday, December 13, 2024
School News and Happenings
Lost & Found
Please take a moment and peak at the Lost & Found! It's overflowing with unclaimed belongings. We'll leave things out until vacation and donate whatever is left.
Tele-Counseling Openings
We currently have several spots open for school-based tele-counseling services. Since this program is under the pull-up grant, families will not have to pay a co-pay. If you know any students who would be interested or have any questions about if this would be a right fit for a student please reach out to me at mmalcolm@kbhmaine.org or (207) 877-1751 or our tele-counseling clinician Tonya at 207-616-1083 or tduggan@kbhmaine.org.
8th Grade News & Updates
📕 Yearbook Ads/ Spotlights
Each year we offer families the option to recognize your eighth grader in the yearbook with a special family ad. Makes this year's yearbook special for your eighth grader by placing an order for your add today! These ads can be special messages from parents, grandparents, or a special family member. Please go here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2736385 . This link will be available until February 13th. Please don't wait! Space fills quickly!
BABY PICTURES! 👶🍼
We continue to collect baby/toddler photos of each eighth grader. These photos will be used for the yearbook as well as the end of the year slideshow. Please either have your student bring in a photo that will be returned or email to darmour@rsu18.org or tstrout@rsu18.org
📖 Yearbook Orders!
📘 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 13 dollars. See Ms. Armour for order forms. Or if you prefer, yearbooks can be purchased online until April 18, 2025 Go to https:jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07634466
Athletics
Winter Sports Schedule
Monday, 12/16
- China @ Vassalboro GV/GJV 4pm
- Vassalboro @ China BV/BJV 4pm
Tuesday, 12/17
- BJV 2:45 to 4
- GJV 4 to 5
- GV 5 to 6
- BV 6 to 7
Wednesday, 12/18
- GJV/GV 2:45 to 4:15
- BV 4 to 5
- BJV 5 to 6
Thursday, 12/19
- Palermo @ China GV 4pm
- BV 5:30 to 7
Friday, 12/20
- BJV 2:45 to 4:15
- BV 4:15 to 5:45
Josh Brooks
B.S. Sport Management
Athletic Director
School Breakfast/ Lunch Menu and Program
China Schools PTO
Next meeting is Thursday, January 2nd at 6pm on Google Meet! Here's the link: https://meet.google.com/kvu-jxtp-vuo
Missed our last meeting? You can find the minutes from November's meeting on our Facebook page.
🏒 We are excited to announce that we are teaming up with the Maine Mariners for a fundraiser. This applies to the March 21st game only and you have to buy tickets through this link! What that means?
• Discounted tickets for you
• $5 from each ticket sold to China Schools PTO • An awesome experience gift for the hockey lover in your house. We thank you for your continued support and hope to see you there!!!
Want to stay in the know? Add the PTO public calendar to your phone! It has all the important school dates and events for CPS and CMS, and PTO happenings. Check out this post for how to add it or a PDF copy if you prefer: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/egVxio2x5BrF2thB/ 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 Dates & Events
12/18 - Eligibility Check
12/23 - 12/31 Christmas Vacation
1/1 - New Year’s Day
1/2 - PTO Mtg.
1/20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
1/24 - Quarter 2 Ends/ Semester 1 Ends
1/27 - Teacher Workshop Day
1/28 - Quarter 3 Begins / Semester 2 Begins
1/29 - Eligibility Check
Community News & Events
Town Holiday Assistance
If you are in need of holiday assistance this season, please stop by the China Town Office for an application. They have applications available and they are happy to help!
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