Announcements 12/12/19
Hobbs, Allison - PMS
Thu 12/12/2019 2:07 PM

Paducah Middle School



Daily Announcements



Wednesday, December 12, 2019



             

=        Tornado wrestling is having a fundraiser for the new year.  They are selling Boston butts for $35 and full racks of ribs for $20.  Pick up will be 12/30 between 4-7 at PTHS.   Order form attached.



=        Football banquet next Monday, 12/16 at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria.  Football players, if any of you didn’t get a form, please stop by the office to get one, and turn it in tomorrow completed.



=        Congratulations to the Leaders of the Month for November and December:

Nov: Attitude

Tenacity – Bella Brown

Confidence- Kylie Caruthers

Integrity- Jayden Jackson

Merit- Javari Hayslett

Respect- Naarah White

Honesty- Milly Oblea



Dec: Respect

Tenacity – Madeline Walton

Confidence- Samantha Hembd

Integrity- Anairah Williams

Merit- Briana Sims

Respect- Jermonie Mounday

Honesty- Cadance Leindecker

Lillian Leindecker

Nathan Flood



=        Paducah Middle School will be holding a Black History Trivia bowl that will take place in late February (date TBD). If your child is interesting in participating, they may sign up during lunch starting 12/3 or they may see Mr. Snardon. The Black History Trivia bowl will be held in a team format with a maximum of 4 students per teams. Practices will meet each Thursday after school from 2:20-3:30 (students must provide their own transportation).  Practices will start on December 12th.Prizes will be given to the winning team.  Contact Mr. Snardon for more details.



=        Paducah Middle has Moonpies for sale.  $1.00 for a chocolate, banana, or vanilla double decker moon pie.  $9.00 for a box of 9.  Great Stocking stuffer or gift for that Moonpie lover in the family.



=        If you are looking for a fun family activity to do over the next couple of weeks, why not create a Christmas ornament or holiday decoration for the library? This year we want to decorate our library with ornaments/decorations created by students and their families.   The ornament or decoration must be based on a favorite book or book character.  Due Date is Dec 13.  See Mrs. Ringstaff for details.



=        Paducah Middle will be collecting cans for their Annual Feed the Grinch Food Drive. Each team has been requested to bring a certain can food item. We will be collecting from Dec 2- tomorrow, Dec 13. Class with the highest donations will receive a Pizza Party.

Respect : Green Beans

Honesty : Corn

Integrity : Peas

Merit : Fruit

Confidence : Beans

Tenacity: Carrots

Meyer & Livingston: Variety



=        Paducah Football Association is hosting the 1st annual Frosty’s Football 5K on Saturday December 14th in support of the PT football program!! All runners receive a free T-shirt and awards will be given for placing and best dressed. All runners are asked to bring canned goods for Paducah Cooperative Ministry. Registration is open at www.runsignup.com  Sign up for a day full of holiday fun! Email frostysfootball@yahoo.com for more information.





Allison Hobbs

Counselor

Paducah Middle School

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Paducah Middle School



Daily Announcements



Thursday, December 5, 2019



=        Jazz Band will rehearse today, Thursday, Dec. 5 from 2:30-3:30pm.  Anyone who wants to perform with the jazz band on the Christmas concert must be at rehearsal the whole time.



=        7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball vs. Reidland (away), today, Thursday, December 5, 2019 starting at 5:30.



=        7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball vs. Reidland (home), today, Thursday, December 5, 2019 starting at 5:30.



=        Whirlwinds practice is cancelled for after school today.



=        Any student who has misplaced a coat or jacket may go to Tornado STAR by the end of the week to retrieve their coat. We have several lost or misplaced coats that have not been claimed for some time now. Coats that are not claimed will be donated to charity by the end of this week.



=        Tutoring for basketball players this week will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:30-4:00 in the cafeteria and from 2:30-5:00 on Wednesday and Friday.  



=        Paducah Middle School will be holding a Black History Trivia bowl that will take place in late February (date TBD). If your child is interesting in participating, they may sign up during lunch starting 12/3 or they may see Mr. Snardon. The Black History Trivia bowl will be held in a team format with a maximum of 4 students per teams. Practices will meet each Thursday after school from 2:20-3:30 (students must provide their own transportation).  Practices will start on December 12th.Prizes will be given to the winning team.  Contact Mr. Snardon for more details.



=        Paducah Middle has Moonpies for sale.  $1.00 for a chocolate, banana, or vanilla double decker moon pie.  $9.00 for a box of 9.  Great Stocking stuffer or gift for that Moonpie lover in the family.

Paducah Middle School
Daily Announcements
Thursday, December 5, 2019



=        Jazz Band will rehearse today, Thursday, Dec. 5 from 2:30-3:30pm.  Anyone who wants to perform with the jazz band on the Christmas concert must be at rehearsal the whole time.



=        7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball vs. Reidland (away), today, Thursday, December 5, 2019 starting at 5:30.



=        7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball vs. Reidland (home), today, Thursday, December 5, 2019 starting at 5:30.



=        Whirlwinds practice is cancelled for after school today.



=        Any student who has misplaced a coat or jacket may go to Tornado STAR by the end of the week to retrieve their coat. We have several lost or misplaced coats that have not been claimed for some time now. Coats that are not claimed will be donated to charity by the end of this week.



=        Tutoring for basketball players this week will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:30-4:00 in the cafeteria and from 2:30-5:00 on Wednesday and Friday.  



=        Paducah Middle School will be holding a Black History Trivia bowl that will take place in late February (date TBD). If your child is interesting in participating, they may sign up during lunch starting 12/3 or they may see Mr. Snardon. The Black History Trivia bowl will be held in a team format with a maximum of 4 students per teams. Practices will meet each Thursday after school from 2:20-3:30 (students must provide their own transportation).  Practices will start on December 12th.Prizes will be given to the winning team.  Contact Mr. Snardon for more details.



=        Paducah Middle has Moonpies for sale.  $1.00 for a chocolate, banana, or vanilla double decker moon pie.  $9.00 for a box of 9.  Great Stocking stuffer or gift for that Moonpie lover in the family.

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Monday, November 4, 2019



• Lego Robotics will be Thursday of this week (11/7) due to Election Day.

• The speech team will meet this Wednesday at 2:30.

• Starting November 4th Students who have been assigned an administrative after-school detention (meaning assigned from a principal) must serve their detention on Tuesdays or Thursdays in room 214 (ISD room) from 2:30-3:15. Parents and guardians, if your child has been assigned detention. please make arrangements prior to the date of their serving. Thanks!

• Beta Club will be collecting items for the McCracken Co Humane Society. (Food, treats, bowls, toys) Collections can be given to Mr. May. Deadline for collections will be November 30.

• The Paducah Middle Choral Program presents Mary Poppins Junior tonight, Monday, November 4th and tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th at 7:00 pm in the Paducah Middle Cafeteria. Reserved tickets are $15, General Admission is $10, Student admission is $5. Doors open at 6:30.

• No school for students, tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th. Mandated professional development day.

• Academic team meet (home) vs. Ballard, South Marshall, and Livingston County, Tuesday, November 12 at 4:00.

• 7th grade boys’, 7th grade girls’ and 8th grade girls’ basketball games vs. Mayfield (away) Thursday, 11/7/19 at 5:00 pm. This is a change from what was on announcements last week.


Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 31, 2019





=        The 8th grade football team will play in the state semi-finals Saturday, 11/2 at Bryan Station High School in Lexington at noon.  If they advance they play at the same location at 11:00AM Sunday.



=        Fellowship of Christian Athletes [FCA] will start tomorrow and begin meeting in Mr. Gentry’s room each Friday morning at 7:00AM for those interested.  



=        Any 6th grade student who is interested in competing during the 6th grade showcase in any written assessment area (math, science, social studies, language arts or art & humanities) needs to see Mr. Rushing ASAP. We are in need of 3 test takers for each subject area as well as 3 students for written composition.



=        Beta Club will be collecting items for the McCracken Co Humane Society.  (Food, treats, bowls, toys)  Collections can be given to Mr. May.  Deadline for collections will be November 30.



=        The Paducah Middle Choral Program presents Mary Poppins Junior on Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th at 7:00 pm in the Paducah Middle Cafeteria.  Reserved tickets are $15, General Admission is $10, Students are $5.  Doors open at 6:30.



=        No school for students, Tuesday, November 5th.  Mandated professional development day.



=        If interested in getting the flu vaccine, complete the attached paperwork and have the student turn in to their school nurse or the office at their school.



=        7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball games vs. Mayfield (away) 11/7/19 at 4:30 pm.  

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 30, 2019


• Girls’ basketball practice (7th & 8th grade only) practice at the MLK gym today from 4:00-5:15. It is on MLK drive before you get to the lumber building.

• Beta club will have its first meeting today in the library right after school. All current members are expected to attend. 6th grade students that were in Beta Club last year as a 5th graders need to attend as well. This will be a brief introductory meeting and should be finished by 2:45.

• Any 6th grade student who is interested in competing during the 6th grade showcase in any written assessment area (math, science, social studies, language arts or art & humanities) needs to see Mr. Rushing ASAP. We are in need of 3 test takers for each subject area as well as 3 students for written composition.

• Congratulations to our 8th grade football team for defeating Glascow and advancing to state – this weekend (November 2nd and 3rd) in Lexington

• From Mrs. Tammy Jones: PINK OUT DAY IS A DAY THAT YOU WEAR PINK IN RECOGNITION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. THIS YEAR I AM ASKING YOU ALL TO WEAR PINK TO SCHOOL TOMORROW, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST! BREAST CANCER AFFECTS 1 OUT OF 8 WOMEN, SO LET'S MAKE EVERYONE AWARE! PINK SHOES, PINK SOCKS, PINK SHIRTS, PINK JACKETS, PINK PANTS, PINK JEWELRY, PINK IT OUT!

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Monday, October 28, 2019



• Lego Robotics cancelled this week.

• Academic team competition vs. Calloway County, Crittenden County, and St. Mary, at home tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29th at 4:00.

• Tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 29 we are having our annual Costume Concert—Students performing MUST be ready to warm up by 6:00pm in the PTHS Gym—they may wear a costume OR their Blue PM Music polo shirt & khaki pants. The concert begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 10/29 in the PTHS Gym.

• Any 6th grader who would like to try out for the written assessment portion of 6th Grade Showcase, there will be a meeting in Mr. Rushing’s room today, Monday October 28th until 3:00. You must have a ride home at that time.

• From Mrs. Tammy Jones: PINK OUT DAY IS A DAY THAT YOU WEAR PINK IN RECOGNITION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. THIS YEAR I AM ASKING YOU ALL TO WEAR PINK TO SCHOOL THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31ST! BREAST CANCER AFFECTS 1 OUT OF 8 WOMEN, SO LET'S MAKE EVERYONE AWARE! PINK SHOES, PINK SOCKS, PINK SHIRTS, PINK JACKETS, PINK PANTS, PINK JEWELRY, PINK IT OUT!

• 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

Thursday, October 24, 2019

• All 6th grade boys’ basketball players: measurements for uniforms will be completed at practice this evening Thursday, 10/24 (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm). Make sure you stop by even if you have football practice.
• Join us for MoonPies and the opportunity to see and purchase the books kids want to read.
Thursday October 24 2019
Paducah Middle Library
Book Fair Open from 3pm-7pm
MoonPie and MoonPie Sundaes will be sold as a fundraiser
For our Student lighthouse Team from 5-7pm.

• From Ms. Springer: Blood drive donor forms were sent home with students. If you are interested in giving blood, please fill out a form and return to school with your student. The form was also sent home to parents in a separate attachment.

• Girls’ basketball practice from 4-5:30 Monday through Thursday this week.

• Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club will be closed Friday October 26, 2019.


• There will be no quick recall practice today (October 24th).

• Any 6th grader who would like to try out for the written assessment portion of 6th Grade Showcase, there will be a meeting in Mr. Rushing’s room Monday October 28th until 3:00. You must have a ride home at that time.

• The book fair is going on this week in the library; students were given flyers last week and can see Mrs. Ringstaff for more information.

• Football Region 1 Finals, Saturday, October 26: 8th grade vs. Glasgow at 1:00; 7th grade vs. Bowling Green at 3:00 - both games at South Hopkins Middle School.

• Picture retake day tomorrow Friday, October 25th.

• We will have our first speech team meeting and assign pieces today, Thursday, 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.

• PINK OUT DAY IS A DAY THAT YOU WEAR PINK IN RECOGNITION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. THIS YEAR I AM ASKING YOU ALL TO WEAR PINK TO SCHOOL ON OCTOBER 31ST! BREAST CANCER AFFECTS 1 OUT OF 8 WOMEN, SO LET'S MAKE EVERYONE AWARE! PINK SHOES, PINK SOCKS, PINK SHIRTS, PINK JACKETS, PINK PANTS, PINK JEWELRY, PINK IT OUT!

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

• Join us for MoonPies and the opportunity to see and purchase the books kids want to read.
Thursday October 24 2019
Paducah Middle Library
Book Fair Open from 3pm-7pm
MoonPie and MoonPie Sundaes will be sold as a fundraiser
For our Student lighthouse Team from 5-7pm.

• Please see attached flyer pertaining to Paducah Middle’s fall fundraiser.

• Girls’ basketball practice from 4-5:30 Monday through Thursday this week.

• Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club will be closed Friday October 26, 2019.

• There will be no quick recall practice tomorrow (October 24th).

• Any 6th grader who would like to try out for the written assessment portion of 6th Grade Showcase, there will be a meeting in Mr. Rushing’s room Monday October 28th until 3:00. You must have a ride home at that time.

• Congratulations to Uriah Virzi for being selected as the Region 1 Middle School Football player of the year. Morgan Jackson and Malachi Rider were honorable mention players…Also, congratulations to Coach Hedges on being the Region 1 Middle School coach of the year.

• From Ms. Springer: Blood drive donor forms were sent home with students. If you are interested in giving blood, please fill out a form and return to school with your student. The form was also sent home to parents in a separate attachment.

• The book fair is going on this week in the library; students were given flyers last week and can see Mrs. Ringstaff for more information.

• Football Region 1 Finals, Saturday, October 26: 8th grade vs. Glasgow at 1:00; 7th grade vs. Bowling Green at 3:00 - both games at South Hopkins Middle School.

• First quarter report cards will be sent home with students: today, Wednesday, October 23, 2019

• Picture retake day this Friday, October 25th.

• We will have our first speech team meeting and assign pieces tomorrow, Thursday, 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.

• PINK OUT DAY IS A DAY THAT YOU WEAR PINK IN RECOGNITION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. THIS YEAR I AM ASKING YOU ALL TO WEAR PINK TO SCHOOL ON OCTOBER 31ST! BREAST CANCER AFFECTS 1 OUT OF 8 WOMEN, SO LET'S MAKE EVERYONE AWARE! PINK SHOES, PINK SOCKS, PINK SHIRTS, PINK JACKETS, PINK PANTS, PINK JEWELRY, PINK IT OUT!


Allison Hobbs
Counselor
Paducah Middle School

Paducah Middle School

Daily Announcements

Monday, October 21, 2019


• The book fair is going on this week in the library; students were given flyers last week and can see Mrs. Ringstaff for more information.

• Congratulations to both football teams for their big wins this past weekend.

• 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

• First quarter report cards will be sent home with students: this Wednesday, October 23, 2019

• From Ms. Williams (band and strings):
Tuesday, Oct. 29 we are having our annual Costume Concert—Students performing MUST be ready to warm up by 6:00pm in the PTHS Gym—they may wear a costume OR their Blue PM Music polo shirt & khaki pants.  The concert begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 10/29 in the PTHS Gym.  

Monday, Nov. 18: All District Band Auditions—students auditioning will stay after school in the band room.  We will leave to go to Mayfield Middle for the audition at 3:30, and we will return between 8:30 and 9:00pm that evening. Students who are selected for the band will find out Tuesday morning, Nov. 19th.

Thursday, Dec. 19: Christmas Concert in the PTHS Auditorium at 6:30pm.  Students must be at PTHS ready to warm up & tune at 6pm. (8th Grade Concert Band, PM String Orchestra and PM Jazz Band are the only groups performing on the Christmas Concert).

• Lego Robotics, October 22, 2019 – tomorrow, Tuesday, 10/22.


• Picture retake day this Friday, October 25th.

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

• We will have our first speech team meeting and assign pieces this Thursday, 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.

• 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

Friday, October 18, 2019


• Football games on Saturday, Oct. 19. 8th grade plays Browning Springs at 4:30pm, and 7th grade plays Warren Central at 6:30pm. Games are at Tilghman.

• 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 was sent yesterday.

• 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 report cards sent home with students: Wednesday, October 23, 2019

• From Ms. Williams (band and strings):
Tuesday, Oct. 29 we are having our annual Costume Concert—ALL band and strings students, but the concert lasts less than an hour…6:30pm on Tuesday, 10/29 in the PTHS Gym.  
Friday, Nov. 1: Quad State Strings.
Monday, Nov. 18: All District Band Auditions—AFTER SCHOOL at Mayfield Middle from 5-8pm.  Students who are selected for the band will find out Tuesday, Nov. 19th.
Thursday, Dec. 19: Christmas Concert in the PTHS Auditorium at 6:30pm (8th Grade Concert Band, String Orchestra and Jazz Band).

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


• Picture retake day Friday, October 25th.

• 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.

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