Middle School Christmas Concert. A night filled with music performed by all the talent Clarenville Middle School has to offer - everything from the Grade 4 recorders to the Jazz Band. As always, this is not a night to miss. Plan to come along on Wednesday December 15^th at 7:30 p.m.

Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Parrott - T.V. slide show in atrium is up and running. Stop in for some shots of CMS events and news. Thank-you sir!

Before any decision to close school is made, the administration of our school system will speak directly with the meteorologists and the highway’s supervisors to get a first hand account of the conditions and forecast for our immediate area. If school is in progress, before any decision is made to send them home early direct contact with Works and Transportation will be made. This will assure that busses are strategically placed behind the highways equipment. For example, before the Port Blandford bus left Clarenville we would be in direct contact with either Bill Harris or Oliver Pelley, Supervisors with the Dept. of Works, services and Transportation, to find the most appropriate time for their departure home.

1st MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEAK-OFF INSPIRING

12 class representatives delivered their speeches to the school population on Monday Nov. 8^th , as well as to three judges. Representing the various grade levels were : Grade 4 - Garrett Hiscock, Ashley Balsom; Grade 5 - Grant Rose, Benjamin Drover, Jessica Laite; Grade 6 - Emily Best , Allie Davis ; Grade 7 - Zachery Caines, Emily Hughes, Katie Walsh ; Grade 8 - Alexa Thorne , Sara Avery. Congratulations to all participants for winning the right to represent your class and on a great speech. A special tip of the hat to those selected by the judges in Junior Division (Grades 4-6) : 1^st Allie Davis ; 2^nd Emily Best, and in the Senior Division (Grades 7-8) : 1^st Katie Walsh ; 2^nd Zach Caines. Congratulations to all and thank-you to Mr. Organ for organizing the event and to our local Lion’s Club who financially sponsored the prize money.

Currently our council consists of two teachers , two community representatives, the principal, and three parents. The by-laws governing school council states that membership could range between 8 to 15 members. It is the desire of council, under the chair of Mr. Dan Mercer, to increase the membership of the current council by 4 parents. Any parents wishing to serve on our council are asked to please notify Mr. Pardy on or before Tuesday, Nov. 23^rd. If there are more than 4 interested parents, a vote during parent teacher meetings will be held.

Fresh Fruit Cups ($1.00) are back and will become a permanent feature of our canteen! Our canteen has a new look with the addition of garden salads ($1.00), nutri-grain bars ($0.75), fresh fruit : apples ($0.40), bananas ($0.40) & oranges ($0.50) and cheese and crackers ($0.75). Small snack size baked Lay’s ($1.00) will also be available in addition to Rice Krispies Squares ($1.00) and different flavoured cereal in a plastic bowl ($1.30). Ham and cheese sandwiches ($2.00) will continue to be available with plans for turkey and roast beef in the near future. Also, until further notice our Hot Meal Program will be as follows:

Our middle school girls played great at the Provincial VolleyFest earlier this month in St. John’s. Under the coaching of Ms. Waye and Mr. Walsh, the young squad had fun and competed well at the grade 9 and under tournament. Losing to St. Paul’s of St. John’s in the play-off round they showed good skill and promise for future development. The coaching staff are excited about the school’s participation in future tournaments.

Representing our great school were:

	Carol Avery	Katie Hawkins	Mykala Pardy
	Erin Tilley	Caroline Matthews	Zoe Price
	Sara Avery	Katie Walsh	Alysha Avery
	Alexa Thorne		Stephanie Gunness

Also note: Andrew Upshall and Josh Ennis played with the powerful High School grade 9 boys team in provincial play this weekend in St. John’s and defeated Villa Nova of Conception Bay South ‘2 games to 0' in the championship game capturing the banner. Great job to two talented middle school athletes !