IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Oct 10-NO SCHOOL
Oct 13-NO SCHOOL
Oct 15-Progress Reports Mailed
Oct 17-Advisee Day Out
Oct 20-24-Make A Difference Week
Nov 10-NO SCHOOL
Nov 11-NO SCHOOL
Nov 19-Student Led Conferences 3-7PM
Nov 25-Student Led Conferences 3-7PM

Health Center NEWS health services staff wanted to let students and families know that there will be limited expanded medical services at the health center on Fridays. A staff member is on leave for at least 6 weeks to recover from surgery. Marty Soule, physician assistant, will be able to cover a few Fridays later in October. With the resident physicians no longer coming to the health center on Thursdays, this does leave a gap in access to services for our students - we apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. Health Services staff is exploring adding a provider for Thursdays and will work diligently to fill this gap as soon as possible. As always, the school nurse is in the middle school and high school every day and Marty Soule is in the health center Monday through Wednesdays. If you have any questions, call Cindy Flye, health center coordinator at 685-4923, x 325.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WEEK Is being held Oct 20th thru Oct 24th. The middle school is holding a food drive for our local food banks. We will be having a kick off assembly on Monday morning in the gym. We will have Dot Brooks a speaker from "Voices For Maine's Hungry" and Maine Humorist Gary Crocker kick us off. Anyone is welcome to attend. Monday is canned veggie day and every student that brings in a can of veggies will receive a free cookie at lunch. Tuesday is pasta/rice mix day and every student who brings a box or envelope in will recieve a Maranacook Pencil. Wednesday is canned meat day bringing a can in will get them a Maranacook Pen. Thursday is toiletries day and any student who brings something in will have their name entered into a drawing for a long-sleeved Maranacook T-shirt. Friday is all of the above day with an assembly at the end of the day. If you have any questions or would like to contribute food items please contact Kim Lucas @ 685-3128 x 402 or Kim_Lucas@maranacook.org

Maranacook Area Outing Club for Youth and Families Due to a conflict, the date for hiking Tumbledown is moving from Sunday the 12th to Monday, Columbus day the 13th. Otherwise there are no changes.Canoe trip,Sunday October 19th at 10 am. On Hopkins Stream in Mt. Vernon Sunday October 19th at 10 am. This is an easy 3 mile paddle with no white water. Boats can be provided.
Hike Tumbledown Mountain Monday October 13th. Tumbledown is one of the most popular hikes in Maine. We meet at the trail head at 9 am. This is a wonderful hike that takes a moderate effort. There is no cost for any of our trips. If you wish to join us, see Mr Holman at the middle school, call, or email. dan_holman@maranacook.org 685-7337

STUDENT LED CONFERENCE TIME!!! IT IS NOW TIME TO SCHEDULE YOUR STUDENT LED CONFERENCE WITH KIM LUCAS BY CALLING 685-3128 X 402 OR EMAIL KIM_LUCAS@MARANACOOK.ORG THE DATES ARE NOV 19TH OR NOV 25TH FROM 3:00-7:00PM PLEASE HAVE YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER'S TEAM AVAILABLE.

SAGE FAMILY DINNER October 29, 2008 6:00-8:00 PM Maranacook Middle School Cafeteria Please contact Deb Collins to sign up to bring a main dish, bread item, beverage, paper product, dessert, or decorations. Deb Collins Debbie_collins@maranacook.org Debc66@isp.com 685-8106 (home) 622-2929 ext. 313 (school) 446-7254 (cell)

A big congratulations to Teal Team 6th grader Jaedon DeRosby! Jaedon competed at the Maine Medal Finals held at Pineland Equestrian Center on Sunday September 28th.Ê The Maine Medal Finals has served as a New England regional final for aspiring hunt seat equestrians.Ê In order to compete at the Finals, a rider must qualify in one of five divisions by earning points in qualifying classes at local horse shows throughout the season.ÊThere are well over 40 horse shows each year in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts offering qualifying classes.Ê A rider must accumulate 10 points to qualify.Ê ÊThe show season typically begins in April and ends in September. Ê This year Jaedon competed in the Children's Jumping Equitation Division 2'3" ages 17 and under.Ê Normally Jaedon competes on her own horse, Twiggy.ÊÊBut since her horseÊwas injuredÊearly in the show season, Jaedon had to switch horses andÊcompete on a Meadow View lesson horse, Spirit with Spots.ÊÊ Jaedon takes her riding very seriously and chooses this sport over all the traditional ones.Ê She practices every day.Ê Her hard work and devotion to riding isÊadmirable.Ê At this year's finals, 45 riders competed in the 2'3" division.Ê Jaedon finished in the top 25 - great job!Ê

7th grade girl's soccer
no practice or games for 7th grade girls soccer on the following dates:
Oct 21
Oct 23

The Maranacook Middle School 7th Grade Class would like to volunteer for you! On Oct 17th more than 100 students are willing to volunteer their time to work in your community for the entire day. We can offer small groups to stack wood, painting, raking leaves, or repairs for example or larger groups for bigger projects. If you are in need or know someone in need please call Kim Lucas at 685-3128 x 402 or email Kim_Lucas@maranacook.org by October 3rd.

Parent Teacher Conference Information Parent Conferences at MCMS will be done by their academic teams. The spring conferences will be done with the advisors.