It's that time of year that we clean out the Lost and Found. Please encourage your student to check it out in the lunchroom and collect any of their items.

Student Council is hosting a Fun Night for 5th & 6th graders on Friday, November 17th from 4-6pm. Entry is $5.00 per student or free with a Gold Card. Concessions will be available for sale. Although Halloween has gone by, students are welcome to wear their costumes to the Fun Night.

JMG is hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance for CMS students in 7th and 8th grade from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, December 1st. There will be baked goods for sale. Entry to the dance is $5.00 or free with a Gold Card.

The CMS Winter Concert is Thursday Dec. 7th @ 6pm for families. Students must arrive at the gym at 5:30. Attire is all black shoes, all black shirt and all black pants. If anyone needs help acquiring these items please let Mrs. Chellis know.

We are now taking orders for yearbooks. It can be done with cash or a check payable to China Middle School in the amount of 12 dollars. See Ms. Armour for order forms. Or if you prefer, yearbooks can be purchased online. Go to https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07634466

Attention 8th grade parents/guardians: If you are interested in placing an ad in the yearbook for your child please go to

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2736385

This link will be available until 2/09/24 or until space sells out.

Ms. Armour is gathering baby photos of our 8th graders. Please email photos to darmour@rsu18.org.

The American Heritage Tour is a week-long trip for 8th Graders offered through the Alfond Youth Community Center. Students and Chaperones explore historical sites throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Virginia, and Boston. This trip is not affiliated China Middle School or RSU 18. Please contact the Alfond Youth Center with any inquiries about this trip.

Please use THIS link for more information from the Alfond Youth & Community Center regarding the April 2024 trip.

Monday, 11/13

Boys Basketball Tryouts 2:45 to 4:15

Girls Basketball Tryouts 4:15 to 5:45

Tuesday, 11/14

Girls Basketball Tryouts 2:45 to 4:15

Boys Basketball Tryouts 4:15 to 5:45

Wednesday, 11/15

Girls Basketball tryouts 2:45 to 4:15

Boys Basketball Tryouts 4:15 to 5:45

**Students are to bring their practice jersey and uniform to coach or Mr. Brooks.**

**Participation packets needs to be turned in in order to tryout.**

Josh Brooks

B.S. Sport Management
Athletic Director

(jbrooks@rsu18.org)

Next meeting: Thursday December 7th at 6pm on Google Meet

Upcoming events:

We will be participating in Giving Tuesday again this year Be on the lookout for Facebook posts and share the posts if you don’t mind! Every dollar we earn goes back to the students and staff of China Schools!

If you haven’t already, join our Facebook group to stay in the know: https://facebook.com/groups/chinaschoolspto/

11/22 - 11/24 Thanksgiving Break - No School

11/28 - G/T Poetry Slam practice, MHS 9:00am - 10:30am

11/29 - G/T Poetry Slam, MHS 6:30pm

12/1 - JMG Holiday Dance for grades 7 & 8, 5-7:00pm

12/5 - Early Release, noon

12/5 - Inservice 12:00pm - 3:30pm

12/6 - School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

12/7 - China Schools PTO mtg, 6:00pm

12/7 - Math Meet

12/7 - Winter Concert Family Performance, 6:00pm (Students arrive by 5:30pm)

12/15 - Eligibility Check

12/25 - 1/1 - Christmas Break

01/03 - School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

01/04 - China Schools PTO mtg, 6:00pm

01/15 - Martin Luther King Jr Day - No School

01/17 - School Board Meeting, 6:00pm

01/19 - Qtr 2/Sem 1 Ends

01/22 - Teacher Workshop Day

The RSU 18 wellness team is excited to announce its annual free community movie night will be held this year on Friday, November 17 at 6pm. This year's movie is "A Bug's Life". We are inviting students to submit bug themed art work that will be displayed in the entrance of the PAC for this event. If you are looking for a project for your students or simply a new choice time activity such as the coloring pages attached, we will gladly take submissions from your classroom/students to display at the movie! Please note this is not meant to make more work for you and is completely optional. Examples are provided below (you are not limited to these ideas, but feel free to use).

You can submit completed artwork to the China Middle School office by Wednesday, November 15. Hoping for a wonderful turnout!

December 1st & 2nd
898 Rt. 3 South China, ME 04358
Open-5:30 to 7:30pm both nights.
Take a road trip through the Holidays & stop for a photo with Santa. Santa’s Letters are back! Use the QR code on the flyer or visit our website.

Serving students grades 5 – 8 in the town of China, Maine.

China Middle School is located near scenic China Lake in Central Maine. The school serves the children, families, and residents in the town of China. Our middle school has students in grades 5 – 8. We are part of RSU 18, which encompasses the towns of Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, China and Rome.

Website: https://cms.rsu18.org/
Location: 773 Lakeview Drive, China, ME 04358
Phone: (207) 445-1500