Mr. Kaar's Class

Mr. Kaar's class came to the District Art Show in the high school. What a great group of kids. I can't wait to see them in two years.

Too Many Papers

It looks like someone has a lot of recycling to do.

Step Test

Mr. McBryan has his health class doing a step test to check pulse rates. I declined to participate.

It's a Boy

Joseph LaRue Ellis...9 lbs. 7oz. Now the boys equal the girls in the Ellis house.

Hoops for Heart Completed!!!

We finished our Hoops for Heart fundraising campaign.  Here is a picture of some of our winners from the different school activities we did to raise money.  This year we held a volleyball tournament, candy jar guessing contests, staff dress down day,school wide BINGO game, student hat day, and a basket raffle.  Between the donations the students received and the school activities, we raised over $2000.  I am so proud of everyone who participated.  I would like to thank everyone who donated items for our basket raffle.  Below are pictures of our top fundraisers, volleyball champions and candy jar guessing game.

Outside Gym Class

Finally the weather is getting better. Mr. Bruno and Mrs. Stauffer had their gym classes outside today.

Donuts

Is there anything better than donuts. The winner of our volleyball game this week will get gift cards to Dunkin Donuts.

Wacky Wednesday

Today is Wacky Wednesday at my kids school. Well I know that they certainly are wacky.

Hat Day

Thank you to all of the students who supported our Hat Day for Hoops for Heart.

Hoops for Heart

The Milton Area Middle School will be running its annual Hoops for Heart fundraisingeffort. The event has been organized by the American Heart Association for over 15years. The basketball event will be held on March 5, 2009. Only students who secure donations will be allowed to participate in the final day’s activities. To register online click on the Hoops for Heart link. Remember if every person in our school could collect just $2, we would raise over $1000 in donations alone for the American Heart Association.

We will be running other events/activities to raise money. Starting Monday, February 21, we will begin running a bingo event. Students can purchase Bingo boards for $1. The winning student will receive a $15 iTunes card. Through Wednesday, February 23rd, we will also be running the candy jar guessing game. Students can pay $.25 to guess how many pieces of candy are in jars of M&M's, Hershey Kisses, Gummy Bears and Teddy Grahams. Students can also register to participate in a Volleyball Tournament. Registration packets must be turned in by Friday, February 26th with the $6 team registration fee. Finally, we will be holding a basket raffle in the front office. Please take some time to stop in at our office and see the different baskets. Tickets cost $2 or 3 for $5. The drawing will be on Thursday, March 5th. Gift baskets include: Lia Sophia Jewelery (one earring set and a necklace and earring set), 2 Mary Kay Cosmetics sets, 3 Perkins Gift Certificates ($16 each), certificate for a free haircut at The Village Stylist, a Milton Black Panthers gift set (bobble head doll, tree ornament, and a mini baseball helmet), gift basket from Tricia's Treasures, and a West Coast Video movie basket (3 movie rentals, popcorn and Milk Duds). Pictures of the items are below.

Mardi Gras Dance

As you can see we're having a great time at tonight's dance.

Breakfast with Julie

Julie and I are enjoying a great breakfast at Wegmans. Too bad Jaime, Jackson and Mom have school today.

Happy Birthday Jaime

Jaime turned 8 years old on Saturday. Happy Birthday!

Beach Day

We've had a great beach day. Kudos to 8 Black for coming up with a great idea.

Just Add It!

Mrs. Hook's Math class came up with a song that goes with Michael Jackson's "Beat It." Take a look. It appears that there are some on the left who are not participating. We'll come up with a special song for them to sing next time.