October 23, 2008 Check the Newsletter and Daily Bulletin on line at www.msad40.org

318 Manktown Road, Waldoboro, Me 04572, Phone: 832-5028 www.msad40.org/schools/mvms/ Benjamin Vail, Principal Robert England, Vice Principal Candy Starr, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Brooks, Administrative Assistant

Lunch Menu for the week of October 27th: Monday, Oct. 27 6:45AM MATHCOUNTS Monday - Seafood Day - Fish sticks & shrimp, oven fries, fruit 6:30 PM PTO Meeting at MMS Tuesday, Oct. 28 2:00 - 3:00 Intramurals - please sign up. and milk choice. Tuesday - Egg, cheese sausage sandwich, hash browns, fresh fruit, milk choice. Wednesday, Oct 29 2:00 - 3:00 Student Council Wednesday - Chicken burger, veggies & dip, fruit choice, milk Thursday, Oct 30 2:00 - 3:00 Intramurals - please sign up. choice. Friday, Oct. 31 Happy Halloween! Thursday - Macaroni & cheese, green beans, bread sticks, fruit & milk choice,

Friday - Cheese pizza, veggies, dips, fruit & milk choice. Upcoming Events & Date to Remember th October 27 - PTO meeting 6:30 November 1st - 1st Annual Christmas Craft Fair Attention Parents and Students: November 3rd - Basketball Tryouts Bus drop off arrangements must be made prior November 6th - Fall Sports Awards to getting on the bus. All students must have a green November 7th - Cheering Tryouts November 8th - MVHS 5K Road Race 9:00 bus note from the office in order for a driver to let them off some place other than their regular stop. The office must have parental permission either in Basketball & Cheerleading Tryouts If you are interes ted in playing basketball for Medomak Middle writing or via phone in order for this note to be School this winter, tryouts will begin November 3rd after school. See given to a student. Unless your child has a green bus th the following schedule. Cheering tryouts will begin on November 7 . note, stamped from the office, they will not be let off Please stay tuned for times! at a different stop. Thank you for your help with this Monday, November 3rd issue. 2-3:30 8B 3:30-5 7B 5-6:30 7G Student Council News 6:30-8 8G Student Council is sponsoring a babysitting Tuesday, November 4th 2-3:30 8G service during the MMS Craft Fair on Nov 1 for 3:30-5 7G children ages 1-6 years. We will be located in the 5-6:30 8B Band Room. 6:30-8 7B The cost is $2/hr per child, $1 for each additional Wednesday, November 5th child in the same family. There will be an adult in the room at all times. Let us help your shopping day 2-3:30 7G 3:30-5 8G become "carefree"! If you can call the school to sign 5-6:30 7B up before Nov 1, it would be helpful, but not required. 6:30-8 8B Please bring your own snacks: apple juice and animal crackers will also be available. For additional questions, contact Glenda Robinson at 832-5028. MMS Halloween Dance Thanks. Friday, October 24th

7:00 - 9:00 Student Council will be sponsoring a car wash on Come in costume if you dare! Nov 1 at the Townline Variety store on the Manktown Admission is $3.00 Road in Waldoboro. The cost will be by donation Bring a non-perishable food item and get in for $2.50! Parents are only. The car wash will be held from 10:30 - 1:00PM. reminded that students may be dropped off no earlier than 6:45 and Adult supervision will be on site. Thanks for your must be picked up at 9:00. Thank you. support!

MMS Mock Election was held October 22. Thanks to the following student reporters and Medomak Middle School Student Council photographers for the Mock Election: Abbie M, Amanda D., Thanksgiving Food Drive Jarin C., Brandon S., Nick A., Kendra B., Jaden E., Kelsie Thanksgiving is coming so it's time to fill up those Food Banks! Each G., and Elise W. homeroom is needed to help us reach a goal of making Thanksgiving a holiday that everyone will enjoy and will have enough food. Please bring in canned or boxed food items and help Our Sample Poll Results are in!! These are a sample of support your community. voters polled and interviewed. They are not intended to influence anyone's choices. Town Count for Voters Interviewed:

Friendship: 24 FOREIGN TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY Union: 14 LONDON, ENGLAND Waldoboro: 63 (We will schedule a meeting if enough students are Warren: 32 interested.) Washington: 11 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Party Affiliation of those interviewed: Current 8th grade students who . . . Republican: 49 Love to travel Democrat: 84 Want to experience British culture and history Have the resources to afford this trip Maine Referendum Issues Poll: Are very interested in art and theater Q 1 Yes: 30 Q 1 No: 27 Can be away from home, and in a foreign country, for 8 Q 2 Yes: 28 Q 2 No: 27 days, Can be trustworthy and responsible Q 3 Yes: 34 Q 3 No: 21 Trip Information:

8 days and 7 nights Issues Priority Poll: (Tentatively scheduled for In Order of Most important to least: Economy, Health Care, June 29 - July 6) Taxes/Environment tied for 3rd, National Defense, Foreign Approximate Cost: $2700.00 Policy (includes all lodging, transportation, event fees, and most meals) Comments taken to these questions: How do you feel For more information and to indicate an interest, about the Presidential election? please contact: Christina deGroff Who did you choose and why? [email protected] Home: 845-2363 " I feel confident about this election. I chose Barrak Obama, Group Leaders: Christina deGroff: I chose him because he will lower health care and make it Guidance Counselor at Medomak Middle School, available for most people. " Jessica Sattler: Art Teacher I feel good about this election. I chose McCain because he (formerly at D. R. Gaul Middle School) is not a Democrat." "I feel McCain is a nice man." "I don't like Palin because she does not have the experience." Bruce Roberts Toy Fund For those of you not familiar with the program, The Bruce " Obama because he will do good things with health care Roberts Toy Fund has been making winters happier for children in and education." Maine since 1949. They supply toys to children in every "McCain because he has the best experience" community in the five counties serviced by the Portland Press McCain because he was a former soldier and a P.O.W." Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram~ York, Cumberland, "I don't really care about this election. I chose McCain Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox. More than 7600 children benefited because he has been through a lot." from the toys they supplied last year. They provide gifts for "Obama, because McCain voted with Bush 90% of the children from birth to age 18, which are age appropriate and safe. time." Families need to fill out applications for The Bruce Roberts Toy "McCain because he has a better Iraq policy." Fund by November 1 to be able to possibly qualify. Applications " I chose Obama because Palin wants to drill where eagles are available in the office. The Bruce Robert’s Toy Fund is migrate." sponsored by the Second Congregational Church of Warren. Contact information is available on the application. "Obama because he would lower taxes and would be the first African American to be President."

Medomak Middle School Parent Teacher These are just some sample comments. A serious Organization - If you missed the first meeting of the effort was made here to included equal pro comments MMS, PTO mark your calendar for Monday, October 27 for both candidates. This is not meant to influence at 6:30 pm. Come join OUR POD! anyone's choices. Agenda: Nov 1 Craft Fair Draft-Mission Statement FMI: Elizabeth-Ann at 354-7224 Winter Kids Passport Midcoast Recreation Center th th th “Promoting healthy, fun and safe youth activities” 5 , 6 , and 7 Graders Route 90 - Rockport Get outside! Get active! Have fun! With a WinterKids Passport, you can downhill and

cross- country ski, snowboard, ice skate, tube, HALLOWEEN SKATE snowshoe, and dogsled all over Maine this winter. COSTUME CONTEST Plus, the passport comes with free and discounted Saturday October 25 tickets, lessons, and equipment rentals for your 12pm-2pm parents, sisters, and brothers - and coupons for free $4.00 for youth tickets-$4.00 for skate rentals • Skating contestants dressed in costume will skiing in other states, too. Pick up an application in the office or apply on line at www.winterkids.org. receive $1.00 off above admission price • 2 “best costume” prizes (5 free skating passes) will be awarded Please note: Costumes must not restrict vision or skating ability and shall not contain loose or sharp objects. Call 236.9400 for more information Waldoboro Business Showcase th Friday, October 24 After School Skating Special 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays

October 21-November 13 Miller School Gymnasium 3:30pm-5:00pm $5.00 Adults -$4.00 Youth-$4.00 Skate Rentals Waldoboro Free admission! Fun! Food! Giveaways! Sponsored by Camden National Bank

The Medomak Valley XC team will hold their annual 5K road race on Saturday, November 8th, at 9 am. For more information please e-mail [email protected].

MSAD 40 Adult Education Classes Starting Soon Classes are held at Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro unless noted. Beyond Beginner’s Guitar with Oren Robinson This class is for those with some guitar experience. Build on your current knowledge and expand your repertoire of songs. Students must bring their own guitar. Begins Wednesday, October 29 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. Fee: $65. GED Class Session II with Megan Dichter GED classes offer intake, assessment and practice testing for the GED tests. This is an individualized program based on student goals and abilities. Although the class begins Wednesday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for 7 weeks, students may begin on any Wednesday they are available. Planning for Your Child’s Education with Jerod Cronkite Now is the time to start planning for your child’s education! Join us for a seminar with Edward Jones Investing where you will learn about savings plans and how to make college dreams a reality. One night only: Thursday, October 30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: FREE. Warren Library Folk Chorus Session II with Anne Dodson In the folk tradition, Anne continues to instruct and inspire this all-female group of enthusiastic singers - join us for fun and inspiration! This class is held at the Warren Free Public Library on Main St. in Warren Village. Begins Thursday, October 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for 6 weeks. Fee: $70. Working with Your Intuition & Spirit Guides with Chandra Ma Students will learn to trust and work with their own inner knowing and intuition by practicing specific exercises to quiet the mind, focus, and listen to that inner voice. Bring a notebook and pen to class. Begins Thursday, October 30 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. for 4 weeks. Fee: $120. You must register and remit payment through MSAD 40 Adult Education - we take VISA and MasterCard over the phone for fees $15 and above. Call for more information or to register at 832-5205, or visit our website for a complete listing of fall classes and events at www.msad40.org/schools/adult.

1st Annual Christmas Craft Fair

Saturday, November 1, 2008 9:00 am -3:00 pm

Medomak Middle School 318 Manktown Road, Waldoboro Across from MVHS

Former Union School Craft Fair at a new location Over 50 crafters Free Admission/Door prizes Excellent Maine Crafts Plenty of parking Refreshment/Baked goods will be sold

Benefits the Medomak Middle School and PTO

Crafters to call Elizabeth-Ann at 354-7224