Central Middle School

There will be no pool testing next week due to the Thanksgiving break. Pool testing will resume on Tuesday, November 30. Please enjoy the holiday; we have so much to be thankful for!

Pool testing results this week have identified three positive cases of COVID-19 at CCES, one positive case at CMS and one positive case at CHS. Close contacts of positive cases are being notified of their need to quarantine.

Announcements 11/17/2021 -- B Boys will have practice from 2:30-4:15, A girls will practice from 4:15-5:45 and A boys will practice from 5:45-7:15 today. -- Athletic study hall will be held today from 2:45-4:15. -- Cheer tryouts will be held today from 3-4:30. -- Academic assistance will be held after school, sign ups are at the office window. -- Art club will meet after school. -- Newspaper will meet after school Thursday. -- Please remember to wear a mask from home and bring an extra with you. -- Orders are now being taken for this year’s yearbook. Yearbooks are $20 and include free name personalization and icons printed on the front. See Mrs. Bickerstaff or the office for an order form. 8th Graders! Please find your cutest baby picture and submit it for the yearbook! They can be emailed to cmsyearbook@rsu64schools.org or you can bring in an actual picture to be scanned. See Mrs. Bickerstaff with questions! -- Pie orders will arrive on Thursday Nov 18th at approx 3pm. Right now, the plan will be to distribute orders between 3pm-7pm at the school. Please make time to pick up your order during this time frame. If this will NOT work for you, please contact Anne Kenneson as soon as possible via FB messenger or at 207-299-7098. Thank you everyone for your support!!

Announcements 11/16/2021 -- A girls will have practice from 2:30-4:15, A boys will practice from 4:15-5:45 and B girls will practice from 5:45-7:15 today. -- Athletic study hall will be held today from 2:45-4:15. -- Cheer tryouts will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4:30. -- Chess club will meet after school. -- Academic assistance will be held after school, sign ups are at the office window. -- Art club will meet after school Wednesday. -- Today is the first meeting for Outdoor Adventure club, you must be signed up to join. -- Please remember to wear a mask from home and bring an extra with you. -- Orders are now being taken for this year’s yearbook. Yearbooks are $20 and include free name personalization and icons printed on the front. See Mrs. Bickerstaff or the office for an order form. 8th Graders! Please find your cutest baby picture and submit it for the yearbook! They can be emailed to cmsyearbook@rsu64schools.org or you can bring in an actual picture to be scanned. See Mrs. Bickerstaff with questions! Announcements 11/16/2021 --We are looking for feedback on the CMS dress code from staff, students, and parents/guardians. Please share your thoughts on this BRIEF SURVEY for parents. Students will have a survey to complete at school. **https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vb424HXcvPzRfI81AFQDu72-iJlyBk8eSyVDrslJvE4/edit?usp=drive_web -- A girls will have practice from 2:30-4:15, A boys will practice from 4:15-5:45 and B girls will practice from 5:45-7:15 today. -- Athletic study hall will be held today from 2:45-4:15. -- Cheer tryouts will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4:30. -- Chess club will meet after school. -- Academic assistance will be held after school, sign ups are at the office window. -- Art club will meet after school Wednesday. -- Today is the first meeting for Outdoor Adventure club, you must be signed up to join. -- Please remember to wear a mask from home and bring an extra with you. -- Orders are now being taken for this year’s yearbook. Yearbooks are $20 and include free name personalization and icons printed on the front. See Mrs. Bickerstaff or the office for an order form. 8th Graders! Please find your cutest baby picture and submit it for the yearbook! They can be emailed to cmsyearbook@rsu64schools.org or you can bring in an actual picture to be scanned. See Mrs. Bickerstaff with questions! -- Pie orders will arrive on Thursday Nov 18th at approx 3pm. Right now, the plan will be to distribute orders between 3pm-7pm at the school. Please make time to pick up your order during this time frame. If this will NOT work for you, please contact Anne Kenneson as soon as possible via FB messenger or at 207-299-7098. Thank you everyone for your support!!

Announcements 11/15/2021 -- A boys will have practice from 2:30-4:15, B girls will practice from 4:15-5:45 and B boys will practice from 5:45-7:15 today. -- Athletic study hall will be held today from 2:45-4:15. -- Cheer tryouts will be held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4:30. -- Chess club will meet after school tomorrow. -- Art club will meet after school Wednesday. -- Central Middle School is starting an outdoor adventure club. Keep your eyes open for posters around the school with the link to sign up. The first meeting will be tomorrow at 2:45. You must sign up to join. -- Please remember that gum chewing is not allowed at CMS. -- Pie orders will arrive on Thursday Nov 18th at approx 3pm. Right now, the plan will be to distribute orders between 3pm-7pm at the school. Please make time to pick up your order during this time frame. If this will NOT work for you, please contact Anne Kenneson as soon as possible via FB messenger or at 207-299-7098. Thank you everyone for your support!!

All COVID-19 test pools in RSU 64 are negative this week! Have a great weekend!

Announcements 11/12/2021 --B girls will have practice from 2:30-4:15, B boys will practice from 4:15-5:45 and A girls practice today. -- Athletic study hall will be held today from 2:45-4:15. -- Central Middle School is starting an outdoor adventure club. Keep your eyes open for posters around the school with the link to sign up. The first meeting will be Tuesday November 16th at 245. You must sign up to join. -- One Act Plays will have a dress rehearsal today at 1:00 in the cafeteria. -- Cheer tryouts will be held next week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4:30. -- Please remember that gum chewing is not allowed at CMS. -- Pie orders will arrive on Thursday Nov 18th at approx 3pm. Right now, the plan will be to distribute orders between 3pm-7pm at the school. Please make time to pick up your order during this time frame. If this will NOT work for you, please contact Anne Kenneson as soon as possible via FB messenger or at 207-299-7098. Thank you everyone for your support!!

The one act play performance 'The Great American Talent Show' will be held tonight at 6pm in the CMS cafeteria. Best of luck to the cast! Guests attending are for family/friends of the cast only. Donations of $2 will be taken at the door. --If you would like to watch the performance at home, click on the link below at 6pm (or even a little after)- and you should be able to get access to the livestream and see the show. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7xTvjmG4C03ebbC0t8gQQ

Announcements 11/10/2021 --B boys will have tryouts/practice from 2:30-4:15, A girls will practice from 4:15-5:45 and no A boys practice today. -- Athletic study hall will be held today from 2:45-4:15. -- Central Middle School is starting an outdoor adventure club. Keep your eyes open for posters around the school with the link to sign up. The first meeting will be Tuesday November 16th at 245. You must sign up to join. -- The first math team meet will be held this morning in the cafeteria at 9:00 . -- Art club will not be meeting this week. -- One Act Plays will have a dress rehearsal today at 1:00 in the cafeteria. -- The play ‘Great American Talent Show’ will be performing tonight at 6pm in the CMS cafeteria. --Academic Assistance will be held today after school. Sign ups are at the office window. -- Cheer tryouts will be held next week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4:30. -- Report cards went home on Friday. Please return your signed envelope to the office or your homeroom teacher. -- Please remember that gum chewing is not allowed at CMS. -- Pie orders will arrive on Thursday Nov 18th at approx 3pm. Right now, the plan will be to distribute orders between 3pm-7pm at the school. Please make time to pick up your order during this time frame. If this will NOT work for you, please contact Anne Kenneson as soon as possible via FB messenger or at 207-299-7098. Thank you everyone for your support!!

We are looking for feedback on the CMS dress code from staff, students, and parents/guardians. Please share your thoughts on this BRIEF SURVEY for parents. Students will have a survey to complete at school. **https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vb424HXcvPzRfI81AFQDu72-iJlyBk8eSyVDrslJvE4/edit?usp=drive_web

Announcements 11/9/2021 (Tuesday - for Real!) -- A girls will practice from 2:30-4:15, B boys will practice from 2:30-4:15 outside, A boys will practice from 4:15-5:45 and B girls will practice from 5:45-7:15. -- Athletic study hall will be held today from 2:45-4:15. -- Chess club will meet today after school in room 103. -- The first math team meet will be held Wednesday morning in the cafeteria at 9:00 . -- One Act Plays will have a dress rehearsal tomorrow at 1:00 in the cafeteria. --Academic Assistance will be held today after school. Sign ups are at the office window. -- Cheer tryouts will be held next week, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-4:30. -- Report cards went home on Friday. Please return your signed envelope to the office or your homeroom teacher. -- Please remember that gum chewing is not allowed at CMS. -- Pie orders will arrive on Thursday Nov 18th at approx 3pm. Right now, the plan will be to distribute orders between 3pm-7pm at the school. Please make time to pick up your order during this time frame. If this will NOT work for you, please contact Anne Kenneson as soon as possible via FB messenger or at 207-299-7098. Thank you everyone for your support!!

RSU 64 will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in honor of Veterans’ Day.

Announcements 11/9/2021 -- A boys will practice from 2:30-4:15, B girls will practice from 4:15-5:45, and B boys will practice from 5:45-7:15. -- Athletic study hall will be held today from 2:45-4:15. -- Chess club will meet tomorrow after school in room 103. -- The first math team meet will be held Wednesday morning in the cafeteria. -- Guidance will be held in the library today. -- One ActsPlay will rehearse today from 3:45-5pm. This is a mandatory practice. You can attend via zoom or in person (if you get a ride here at 3:45, and one for pick up at 5) -- We currently have many items in our lost and found. Please stop by the rack in the lobby to see if anything belongs to you or someone you know. -- Report cards went home on Friday. Please return your signed envelope to the office or your homeroom teacher.

Announcements 11/5/2021 -- REPORT CARDS ARE GOING HOME TODAY. There are multiple informational pages included. Please sign and return the envelope. -- B girls will practice from 2:30-4:15, B boys will practice from 4:15-5:45, and A girls will practice from 5:45-7:15. -- Athletic study hall will be held in the library from 2:45-4:15. -- One Acts Kids, remember that Monday's rehearsal goes from 3:45-5pm. It is mandatory, and you can attend via zoom or in person (if you get a ride here at 3:45, and one for pick up at 5) -- We currently have many items in our Lost and Found. Please stop by the rack in the lobby to see if anything belongs to you or someone you know. The photo shows all of the water bottles currently in Lost & Found. -- Last year’s yearbooks are on sale for $10. Stop by the office if you would like to buy one! -- Today is the last day for the book fair. If there is something you would like to purchase please stop by the library. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralmiddleschool47

Announcements 11/4/2021 -- This is a reminder that there will be a Student Council meeting today from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in room 201. If you are unable to attend, please let Mrs. Lewis or Ms. McCarthy know. B boys will practice from 2:30-4:15, A girls will practice from 4:15-5:45, and A boys will practice from 5:45-7:15. Athletic study hall will be held in room 107 from 2:45-4:15. If there are any B boy soccer players that still have their uniforms please turn them into the office as soon as possible. One act plays will rehearse every day after school except for Friday. Academic assistance will be held after school, sign ups are at the office window. We currently have many items in our lost and found. Please stop by the rack in the lobby to see if anything belongs to you or someone you know. Last year’s yearbooks are on sale for $10. Stop by the office if you would like to buy one! We will be holding the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library this week November 1-5, we will be open during the school day all week. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralmiddleschool47

In partnership with PCHC, a COVID 19 vaccine clinic for children ages 5-11 will be held at CCES on Nov 9 from 3-5pm. Information is coming home today to all parents of PreK-Gr6 students. Advance registration for the clinic is necessary. If you are interested, please register your child/children by emailing or calling one of our school nurses. nmandigo@rsu64schools.org nurse.amy.bean@rsu64schools.org

Announcements 11/3/2021: This is a reminder that there will be a Student Council meeting on Thursday, November 4th from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in room 201. If you are unable to attend, please let Mrs. Lewis or Ms. McCarthy know. A girls will practice from 2:30-4:15,B boys will practice 2:30-4 outside, A boys will practice from 4:15-5:45, and B girls will practice from 5:45-7:15. If there are any B boy soccer players that still have their uniforms please turn them into the office as soon as possible. One act plays will rehearse every day after school except for Friday. Art club will meet after school. Academic assistance will be held after school, sign ups are at the office window. Last year’s yearbooks are on sale for $10. Stop by the office if you would like to buy one! We will be holding the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library this week November 1-5, and we will be open during the school day and tomorrow in the evening from 3-6. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralmiddleschool47

B BOYS WILL PRACTICE WEDNESDAY. In addition to the other practices happening on Wednesday (all times are the same as previously posted), B Boys will also practice 2:30-4:00. B Boys should plan to go outside during their practice!

Announcements 11/2/2021 Boys basketball tryouts will be from 2:45-4:15 and girls tryouts will be from 4:30-6 today. Mr Urli will hold an athletic study hall today from 2:45-4:15 in room S-2 for girls staying for tryouts. Tomorrow A girls will practice from 2:30-4:15, A boys will practice from 4:15-5:45 and B girls will practice from 5:45-7:15. One act plays will rehearse every day after school except for Friday. There will be no chess club today. Art club will meet after school on Wednesday. Last year’s yearbooks are on sale for $10. Stop by the office if you would like to buy one! We will be holding the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library this week November 1-5, and we will be open during the school day and on Wednesday the 3rd in the evening from 3-6. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralmiddleschool47

Announcements 10/29/2021 On Monday, girls basketball tryouts will be from 2:45-4:15 and boys tryouts will be from 4:30-6. Any student who would like to sign up to meet with Ms. Ferriter, please stop by the office before school or during lunch. Time slots will be filled and passes will be given at the office. Do not come down during RTI without a pass. There is no one act play practice today. Tonight from 6-8 FOR Club is sponsoring a Halloween dance. While costumes aren’t to be worn to school, you can wear them to the dance. There will be prizes awarded for the best costume. Cost to attend is $3. Any student with 3 or more referrals or a suspension since the last dance is not eligible to attend. You must also be present at school on Friday in order to attend. Last year’s yearbooks are on sale for $10. Stop by the office if you would like to buy one! We will be holding the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library next week November 1-5, and we will be open during the school day and on Wednesday the 3rd in the evening from 3-6. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralmiddleschool47