Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 17, 2019


• STEM event for girls (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) – Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm at WKCTC/Clemens Fine Arts Center. Food will be served. The event is free to attend, but registration is requested. You may call 270-443-1746 or visit the following site to register: https://www.paducahchamber.org/main/chamber-calendar/#id=10564&cid=54&wid=201&type=Cal

• The Paducah Tilghman Cross Country team is hosting a one-mile Halloween Fun Run this Sunday, Oct 20th at 4:00 on the front lawn of PTHS. Come dressed in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating with the cross country team afterward! Awards will be given for best costume and top 3 boy and girl finishers. $10 per participant and $5 for accompanying parent (parents and/or adults are welcome to join the walk/run too!) All proceeds benefit the PTHS Cross Country team. Flyer sent in separate attachment.
• Sigma Pi Delta sorority is having a community service event this Sunday, 10/20, from 1pm to 2pm at Noble Park. All 7th and 8th graders welcome! Meet at the Noble amphitheater to learn about the sorority, help pick up trash, and make our park more beautiful!...Sigma Pi Delta is an organization that is not affiliated with Paducah Independent Schools; it is supervised and operated by parent volunteers. For more information, please contact Laura Taylor (ltaylor755@gmail.com).

• Some important dates, as they pertain to grading/report cards: 
? First quarter grading period ends tomorrow: Friday, October 18, 2019
? First quarter report cards sent home with students: Wednesday, October 23, 2019


• Lego Robotics, October 22, 2019 – next Tuesday.


• Picture retake day Friday, October 25th.


• 6th-8th grade girls’ basketball tryouts continue today, Thursday, October 17 from 4:30-6:00PM. 

• Academic team competition vs. Mayfield, North Marshall, and Carlisle at Mayfield – Tuesday, October 22 at 4:00.

• We will have our first speech team meeting and assign pieces October 24th from 2:30-3:15pm. Students need to stop by and let Mrs. Harris know which category they would like to participate in.




Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School

Paducah Middle School



Daily Announcements



Wednesday, October 16, 2019





=        Sigma Pi Delta sorority is having a community service event this Sunday, 10/20, from 1pm to 2pm at Noble Park.  All 7th and 8th graders welcome!  Meet at the Noble amphitheater to learn about the sorority, help pick up trash, and make our park more beautiful!...Sigma Pi Delta is an organization that is not affiliated with Paducah Independent Schools; it is supervised and operated by parent volunteers.  For more information, please contact Laura Taylor (ltaylor755@gmail.com).



=        Some important dates, as they pertain to grading/report cards:

§  First quarter learning checks (finals): Language Arts and Social Studies:, Wednesday, October 16, 2019….Science and Math: tomorrow, Thursday, October 17, 2019

§  First quarter grading period ends: Friday, October 18, 2019

§  First quarter report cards sent home with students: Wednesday, October 23, 2019



=        Tennis practice resumes for 3rd - 6th, today, Wednesday 3-4:30.



=        Lego Robotics, October 22, 2019 – next Tuesday.





=        Picture retake day Friday, October 25th.



=        6th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be October 15- and today, 16 from 2:30-4:00PM…Students are expected to be present at minimum of one session to try out.



=        6th-8th grade girls’ basketball tryouts will be Tuesday, October 15 and tomorrow, Thursday, October 17 from 4:30-6:00PM.  



=        Academic team competition vs. Mayfield, North Marshall, and Carlisle at Mayfield – Tuesday, October 22 at 4:00.



=        We will have our first speech team meeting and assign pieces October 24th from 2:30-3:15pm. Students need to stop by and let Mrs. Harris know which category they would like to participate in.





=        PBL Class opportunity [Project Based Learning]:  7th grade students who have reading edge or next gen in 2nd mod only: Applications are being accepted for the Project Based Learning class.  Applications can be picked up in the office or from Mr. Adams (room 222) or Mr. Franklin (room 216).  Applications are due to Mr. Franklin no later than tomorrow Wednesday, October 16th.

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Friday, September 27, 2019


• If you plan on participating on the Speech Team this year, dues need to be paid to Mrs. Harris by October 3, 2019. The amount is $35. The money is used for competition fees and speech pieces. We will start meeting after fall break and our first competition is scheduled for December 14, 2019.

• We WILL NOT be having our annual LEAD Night on 10/1. At one time, it was tentatively placed on the district calendar, but we are not having it that evening. We will let you know at a later date when our LEAD Night is scheduled.

• Band & Strings
Thursday & Friday: ALL CHOCOLATE MONEY and ORDER FORMS ARE DUE FIRST THING FRIDAY MORNING to the band room.
Please bring the money and order form to the band room when you arrive at school—do not wait until class starts.  Bring it first thing to Ms. Williams.
Don’t forget to bring it to school with you—we must have all orders and money on Friday!

• Art club is full! Our first meeting will be Tuesday October the 1st. We meet Tuesdays after school until 4:00.

• Our last volleyball games will be Friday and Saturday. We will be playing in a tournament at the plex!

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, September 24, 2019



• Softball vs. Carlisle County (home) today, Tuesday, 9/24 at 5:30. This is also 8th grade recognition (will begin at 5:30).

• Baseball vs. St. Mary (away – at St. Mary) today, Tuesday, 9/24 at 6:00.

• For Band & Strings students: This week we will have after school help on Thursday, 9/26 from 2:30-3:15pm. (No Tuesday or Wednesday after school practice this week).

• Band & Strings Students—all chocolate order forms and money are due Friday—please be prepared to bring to the band room first thing Friday morning.

• 8th grade recognition for football is this Thursday, 9/26 following the 7th grade game, which starts at 5:30…8th grade cheerleaders will be recognized as well.

• Art club is full! Our first meeting will be Tuesday October the 1st. We meet Tuesdays after school until 4:00.

• Chess team meets today, Tuesday until 3:30 in Room 210

• Volleyball practice will be every day this week from 5:30 to 7…Our last games will be Friday and Saturday. We will be playing in a tournament at the plex!
• There will be another parent meeting for anyone possibly interested in the France trip planned for spring break 2020. Those who have already signed up do not need to attend. The meeting will be today Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm in Ms. Johnson's classroom 218. Current enrollment in a French class is not a requirement.

• School pictures tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25th. Information went home last week. If paying cash, students must have correct change.


Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Thursday, September 19, 2019



• The Oscar Boys and Girls Club will be closed this Friday, Sept. 20.

• Volleyball practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:30 to 7.

• Softball vs. Ballard County (away) today, Thursday, 9/19 at 6:00.


• Anyone interested in Future Problem Solving (FPS) can sign up outside of Mr. Rushing’s room (229) or Mrs. Loy’s room (204) all this week. See Mr. Rushing if you have any questions.

• 8th grade recognition for football is next Thursday, 9/26 following the 7th grade game, which starts at 5:30.
• There will be another parent meeting for anyone possibly interested in the France trip planned for spring break 2020. Those who have already signed up do not need to attend. The meeting will be next Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm in Ms. Johnson's classroom 218. Current enrollment in a French class is not a requirement.

• School pictures Wednesday, September 25th. More information to come.

• The PT Bowling Team is in need of more female bowlers. We have two more Wednesday open bowling events before our team is finalized. We encourage any female student (grades 7-12) who might be interested to come to open bowling Wednesday 3-4:30 at Cardinal Lanes. See Mr. Durfee if you have any questions.

• From Ms. Harris: There will be a short speech meeting next Monday Sept. 23rd. Parents need to pick up their student by 3:00. Our first speech meet will be December 14th.


Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, September 18, 2019



• Volleyball practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:30 to 7.

• Mrs. Ringstaff has chosen the following for the book fair team. She has choose 2 from each grade level. There were 25 applications. Thank you to all that applied.

Alyssa Carpton
Eleanor Hammonds
Hannah Long
Emely Martinez
MaLyn Brandenburg
Arrianna Cope


• Softball vs. Ballard County (away) tomorrow, Thursday, 9/19 at 6:00.

• Baseball vs. St. Mary (home - Brooks) today, Wednesday, 9/18 at 5:00. This is also 8th grade recognition night.

• 8th grade recognition for football is next Thursday, 9/26 following the 7th grade game, which starts at 5:30…Also, congratulations to the 8th grade football for defeating Brentwood Academy in Nashville on Saturday - 20-0. Huge win for our team!

• There will be another parent meeting for anyone possibly interested in the France trip planned for spring break 2020. Those who have already signed up do not need to attend. The meeting will be next Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm in Ms. Johnson's classroom 218. Current enrollment in a French class is not a requirement.

• School pictures Wednesday, September 25th. More information to come.

• The PT Bowling Team is in need of more female bowlers. We have two more Wednesday open bowling events before our team is finalized. We encourage any female student (grades 7-12) who might be interested to come to open bowling Wednesday 3-4:30 at Cardinal Lanes. See Mr. Durfee if you have any questions.

• From Ms. Harris: There will be a short speech meeting next Monday Sept. 23rd. Parents need to pick up their student by 3:00. Our first speech meet will be December 14th.

• Anyone interested in Future Problem Solving (FPS) can sign up outside of Mr. Rushing’s room (229) or Mrs. Loy’s room (204) all this week. See Mr. Rushing if you have any questions.


Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, September 17, 2019



• Volleyball practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:30 to 7.

• Chess team meets Tuesday until 3:30 in Room 210.

• Softball vs. McCracken County (away) today, Tuesday, 9/17 at 5:30….Tuesday 9/24 is the date for softball 8th grade recognition.

• Softball vs. Ballard County (away) Thursday, 9/19 at 6:00.

• Baseball vs. St. Mary (home - Brooks) tomorrow, Wednesday, 9/18 at 5:00. This is also 8th grade recognition night.

• Lego robotics will have its first meeting today, Tuesday, Sept 17 from 2:30-3:30 in the library.


• 8th grade recognition for football is Thursday, 9/26 following the 7th grade game, which starts at 5:30.

• There will be another parent meeting for anyone possibly interested in the France trip planned for spring break 2020. Those who have already signed up do not need to attend. The meeting will be next Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm in Ms. Johnson's classroom 218. Current enrollment in a French class is not a requirement.

• School pictures Wednesday, September 25th. More information to come.

• The PT Bowling Team is in need of more female bowlers. We have two more Wednesday open bowling events before our team is finalized. We encourage any female student (grades 7-12) who might be interested to come to open bowling Wednesday 3-4:30 at Cardinal Lanes. See Mr. Durfee if you have any questions.

• From Ms. Harris: There will be a short speech meeting next Monday Sept. 23rd. Parents need to pick up their student by 3:00. Our first speech meet will be December 14th.

• Anyone interested in Future Problem Solving (FPS) can sign up outside of Mr. Rushing’s room (229) or Mrs. Loy’s room (204) all this week. See Mr. Rushing if you have any questions.

• Mrs. Ringstaff (media specialist) is looking for 5-6 students to help with book fair this year. Students must have own transportation after school. Students need to apply in the library or online at https://bit.ly/2m9UWxT Deadline was today, Tuesday, and the first meeting will be held this Thursday Sept 19th.

• Back-to-School Night has been scheduled for today, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 5:30. Please make plans to attend. Students have been given a flyers, and there is additional information on the Paducah Middle School Facebook page.


Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Thursday, September 12, 2019


• Tennis practice is cancelled for the entire week.

• Baseball vs. Marshall County (away) today, Thursday, 9/12 at 5:00.

• Softball vs. Ballard Memorial (home) today, Thursday, 9/12 at 5:30.

• Volleyball practice this Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:30 to 7…Currently, there are volleyball games scheduled for this Saturday, September 14, September 20, and September 28, 2019.


• The following students have been selected as the 2019-2020 Yearbook Staff
Naarah White
KayJaye Manuel
Mae Sharpe
Terrance Robinson
Lauren Losher
Bella Cunningham
Jada Carter
Josie Williams
Taylor Crabtree
Samayah Robison

• Lego robotics will have its first meeting next Tuesday, Sept 17 from 2:30-3:30 in the library.

• Mrs. Ringstaff (media specialist) iss looking for 5-6 students to help with book fair this year. Students must have own transportation after school. Students need to apply in the library or online at https://bit.ly/2m9UWxT Deadline is next Tuesday and the first meeting will be held on that Thursday Sept 19th.

• There will be another parent meeting for anyone possibly interested in the France trip planned for spring break 2020. Those who have already signed up do not need to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm in Ms. Johnson's classroom 218.

• First quarter mid-term grading period ended Friday, September 6. Progress reports will be given to students tomorrow, Friday, September 13. Mid-term grades will also be posted in the infinite campus portal at that time.

• Back-to-School Night has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 5:30 (note the time has changed from previous announcement). Please make plans to attend. Students have been given a flyers, and there is additional information on the Paducah Middle School Facebook page.



Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Monday, September 9, 2019


• Our volleyball team won two games Friday night! Congratulations!... Volleyball practice this Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:30 to 7…Currently, there are volleyball games scheduled for this Saturday, September 14, September 20, and September 28, 2019.

• There will be 6th, 7th and 8th grade academic team practice tomorrow, Tuesday 9/10 from 2:30-3:30 in Mr. Rushing’s room (room 229).

• The football game against Hopkinsville that was originally on the schedule for this week has been cancelled.

• Softball at Marshall County, tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 pm.


• First quarter mid-term grading period ended Friday, September 6. Progress reports will be given to students this Friday, September 13. Mid-term grades will also be posted in the infinite campus portal at that time.

• Paducah Middle Site Based (SBDM) meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 4:00 pm in the school library.

• 8th grade students interested in applying for YLA (Young Leaders in Action), can get an application from Ms. Donaldson (8th grade Confidence - room 207). There was also an electronic copy sent home in last week’s announcements. This is a teen leadership/community service program open only to Paducah Middle 8th graders. Applications are due tomorrow, September 10th. If selected there is an orientation meeting September 28th and an overnight trip November 14th and 15th.

• Back-to-School Night has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00. Please make plans to attend – more information to come.
• There will be another parent meeting for anyone possibly interested in the France trip planned for spring break 2020. Those who have already signed up do not need to attend. The meeting will be Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 pm in Ms. Johnson's classroom 218.

• Included with parent announcements this week is our weekly “Big Rocks,” - a concept taught through our Leader in Me program. Big Rocks outlines the deadlines, tests, quizzes, projects, due dates, etc. for students in their core classes. Some dates and activities may change, but hopefully, this will provide parents with a starting point for talking with their child about his or her upcoming assignments.

Paducah Middle School
Daily Announcements
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
• From Ms. Springer (Yearbook Sponsor):
We are now accepting applications for Yearbook Staff.  They can be found in a folder outside my classroom door (219 in the 7th grade hall upstairs), and I have attached an electronic copy as well.  They should be turned back in to me (or my box) by August 28, 2019.
• Any student interested in joining the Cross Country team, please contact Coach Jared Wynne at jared.wynne@paducah.kyschools.us or parent Laura Taylor at Ltaylor755@gmail.com. Practice each weekday at 2:45pm at the PT track. Beginners welcome!
• Tomorrow, Thursday, August 22nd – Football vs. Christian County – home at 5:30 (Tilghman football field).
• Any 6th grader who is interested in trying out for the quick recall team is welcome to attend a short informational meeting tomorrow, Thursday, August 22nd at 2:30 in Mr. Rushing’s room (229). The meeting will last approximately 15 minutes.
• Organization and Study Skills Class for 6th grade students. This is open to all students and being presented by former Paducah Middle School students Kate Bidwell and Addie Beth Franklin. The class is tomorrow, Thursday, August 22nd at 5:00 in the Paducah Middle library.


Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School