DMS Notices

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Pledge

Menu:
Chicken Quesadilla
Pizza, Cold and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Semi-formal tickets will be on sale until tomorrow in the office during 8th Grade recess time.

· All Library materials need to be returned by Monday, June 14th.

· Attention 7th graders: There will be a Car Wash/Bake Sale on Saturday, June 12th from 10-2 at the Bangor Savings Bank to help raise money for your trip to Quebec. Please see Mrs. Knight if you can help.

· We will be having an Honor Roll Assembly today during study hall.

· The Sports Banquet will be held tonight from 5:30 – 7:30.

Word of the Week:
Apprentice (noun): a person who works for another in order to learn a trade.
Problem of the Week:
A magazine ad states that 4 out of 7 doctors recommended Flash toothpaste. If 1400 doctors were surveyed, how many doctors recommended Flash toothpaste?

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices

Monday, June 1, 2010

Pledge

Menu:Chicken Nuggets & Potato Starz

Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices

Students:

·Semi Tickets will be on sale in the office at 8th Grade recess time.

·The book fair will be open during the day until Friday and will be open tomorrow during the Arts and Technology night.

·All Library materials need to be returned by Monday, June 14th.

·Please be sure to pay all money owed to the cafeteria.There will be no charging lunches after this Friday.

·All 7th and 8th graders need to bring your chargers with you to Technology this week.

Word of the Week:

Hatch (noun): an opening that serves as a doorway or window in the floor or roof of a building.

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Menu:
Oven Baked Chicken & Mashed Potatoes
Pizza, Hot and Cold Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Attention 7th and 8th graders –Are you interested in learning about potential careers in health care? Sign up for the Summer Scrub Club, a summer program held at Franklin Memorial Hospital. It only costs $50 for the whole week to attend and transportation from Dirigo High School is provided. To find out more pick up a brochure in the office or check out the posting in the Student Lounge.

Word of the Week:
galley (noun): a kitchen or an area with kitchen facilities in a ship, plane, or camper.
Trivia of the Week:
What are the dots on dice called? Put your answers in at the Library

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Friday, May 14, 2010
Menu:
Baked Potato Bar with various toppings
Pizza & Hot Sandwich Choices

Students:
· 8th Graders please remember to bring in your passports or birth certificates and the fluorescent orange Consent Letter that was handed out recently as soon as possible.

· MEA testing will be taking place today for all 8th graders.

· The Drama club will be performing the play “Dear Edwina” tonight at 6:30 in the cafeteria. The cost is $5.00 for adults, $3 for students 13 and over, and $2.00 for Senior Citizens and children under 12. Come support your classmates and see a great show!

After School News:
· Rollerskating at the Rec Center for the next two Tuesdays, so come out and enjoy the last opportunities to skate free with friends.

· On Friday May 21st the After School Program is proud to sponsor Boating and Water Safety with the Maine State Warden’s Service. This is open for any and all students at Dirigo Middle School. The wardens will be more than happy to field your questions.


Word of the Week:
hypocrite (noun): a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, that he or she does not actually possess.
Joke of the Week:
What famous Roman always had a cold? Julius Sneezer!

Menu:
Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich
Hot Dogs
Nachos & Cheese Sauce
Pizza Choices
I Make a Difference Winners:
Hunter Trimm – for helping at recess
Ming Schnorr – for handing out papers
Colby Jepson – for being helpful
Please come to the office to get your certificate and prize.
Students:
• There will be a spaghetti supper tonight here at the school from 5:00-6:30 to benefit the 7th grade. The cost is $5.00 per plate.

• 8th Graders please remember to bring in your passports or original birth certificates and the fluorescent orange Consent Letter that was handed out yesterday as soon as possible. Your trip will be here before you know it!

Word of the Week:
Shroud (noun): a cloth or sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial.
Joke of the Week:
Why did the spider take swimming lessons?
He wanted to surf the web!

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Thursday, May 6, 2010

Menu:
Mac & Cheese and Hot Dogs
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· There will be a spaghetti supper tomorrow here at the school from 5:00-6:30 to benefit the 7th grade. The cost is $5.00 per plate.

Word of the Week:
Shroud (noun): a cloth or sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial.
Trivia of the Week:
What do you call the pale, half-moon shaped part of your cuticle?
Put your guesses in at the Library.

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Menu:
Super Nachos
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:

· There will be an 8th grade “Semi” meeting in the cafeteria tonight at 6:30.

· There will be a Babe Ruth meeting today at Harlow Park at approximately 6:30 after the DHS Varsity game.

Word of the Week:
Shroud (noun): a cloth or sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial.
Quote of the Week:
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. By Helen Keller

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Menu:
Pizza Soup, Grilled Cheese
Make your own sandwich bar
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Pictures will be taken this morning; Students will be called down when the photographers are ready. Make sure that you ordered lunch this morning.

· Babe Ruth Baseball: There will be a Babe Ruth meeting tomorrow, May 5th immediately following the Dirigo High School Varsity game (approx 6:30) at Harlow Park to determine the number of kids interested in playing Dixfield Babe Ruth this year. If you cannot make it, you must notify Don St. Germain. In the event of rain we will meet at Dirigo Middle School at 6:00 pm. There is a sign up sheet on the sports bulletin board in the hallway.

· There will be an 8th grade “Semi” meeting in the cafeteria tomorrow at 6:30.

Word of the Week:
Shroud (noun): a cloth or sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial.
Problem of the Week:
Carlos buys the newest Mario video game for $49.95. It is on sale for 10% off. He also has a $7.00 gift card, how much does Carlos pay for the game?
Put your answer in the bin in the Library.

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Monday May 3, 2010
Yesterday’s Birthdays: Mr. Bridges

Menu:
BBQ Oven Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Veggies & Italian Bread
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:

· Don’t forget about Spring Pictures tomorrow.

· Babe Ruth Baseball: There will be a Babe Ruth meeting Wednesday, May 5th immediately following the Dirigo High School Varsity game (approx 6:30) at Harlow Park to determine the number of kids interested in playing Dixfield Babe Ruth this year. If you cannot make it you must notify Don St. Germain. In the event of rain we will meet at Dirigo Middle School at 6:00 pm. There is a sign up sheet on the sports bulletin board in the hallway.

• There will not be track practice today because the coaches have a staff meeting.

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Friday, April 30, 2010

Menu:
Baked Chicken with Mashed Potato and Breadsticks
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Attention 7th Graders, please have your theme basket items in today. We will be having a brief 7th grade meeting in the gym at the beginning of study hall today. You will called down by the office.

· Don’t forget about Spring Pictures on Tuesday.


· The DHS chapter of the National Honor Society with the DMS National Junior Honor Society will be holding a Cake Bingo fundraiser for Gabby Severence this Sunday, May 2 at the Dirigo SCC from 2:30-4:00pm. $5 for adults and $3 for students. Please come and help support this effort!

· As most of you probably know Dan Garneau from Mountain Valley High School passed away yesterday. During study hall we would like to have each homeroom make a card for his family.


Word of the Week:
Scapegoat (noun): a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place
Joke of the Week:
What is in an astronaut’s favorite sandwich?
Answer: Launch meat!

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Menu:
Chicken Chili
Pizza, Cold and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Attention 7th Graders, please have your theme basket items in by this Friday.

· We will be having spring pictures taken next Tuesday by Lifetouch. We would like everyone to have his or her pictures taken even if you do not plan on purchasing a package. This is a fundraiser for the school and we will get credit for every photo taken.

Word of the Week:
Scapegoat (noun): a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place
Trivia of the Week:
What is a group of jellyfish called?

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Menu:
Pasta Bar
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Attention 7th Graders, please have your theme basket items in by this Friday.

· We will be having spring pictures taken next Tuesday by Lifetouch. We would like everyone to have his or her pictures taken even if you do not plan on purchasing a package. This is a fundraiser for the school and we will get credit for every photo taken.

Word of the Week:
Scapegoat (noun): a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place
Quote of the Week:
Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take it’s place. If you quit, however, IT LASTS FOREVER. By Lance Armstrong

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Menu:
Taco Salad
Pizza, Cold and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Attention 7th Graders, please have theme basket items in by this Friday.

· We will be having spring pictures taken next Tuesday by Lifetouch. We would like everyone to have his or her pictures taken even if you do not plan on purchasing a package. This is a fundraiser for the school and we will get credit for every photo taken.

Word of the Week:
Scapegoat (noun): a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place
Problem of the Week:
The average American uses 7 trees a year in paper, wood, and other product. If there are about 275 million Americans, how many trees are used in a year?

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Monday, April 26, 2010

Menu:
Rice Bar with Chicken & Pork
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Dixfield Rec is having Little League and Farm League Softball sign ups today from 4:00-6:00 here at school. There are forms on the table outside the office. Forms will also be available at the sign ups.

· Attention 7th Graders, please have theme basket items in by this Friday.

Word of the Week:
Scapegoat (noun): a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Thursday, April 15, 2010

Menu:
Italian Dunkers
Pizza, Cold and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Baseball players are being dismissed at the First Bus bell not the 2:15 bell.

· Today our school will be hosting a Sandy Andy Math Meet here at Dirigo Middle School from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. This is something that our school used to do many years ago. Many of the math teachers in the Sandy Andy League have formed teams to participate in competitions. This Thursday is the final math meet of year and I am proud to say that our team has done well. If you know someone on the math team, wish them luck. If you may be interested in participating next year, drop in to see Mr. Robinson or send me an email.

· Attention 7th graders, Friday is the last day to bring your quarters in. You will be having a meeting tomorrow during study hall in the gym. You will all be called from homeroom.

Word of the Week:
Eloquent (adj): marked by forceful and fluent expression
Trivia of the Week:
Which country has volcanoes inside glaciers?
Don’t forget to put your answers in the buckets in the Library

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Menu:
Chicken Cordon Blue with Pasta Salad
Pizza, Cold and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Baseball players are being dismissed at the 2:15 bell.

· There will be a 7th grade parent meeting today at 6:00-7:00 to discuss the trip. Please remind your parents to attend.

· Today at 1:55 we will be having a Freeze-n-Read for National Library Week. All students and staff will read in the hallways for 20 minutes. Be sure to bring something to read. You will be notified on the intercom when to head to the hallway.

Word of the Week:
Eloquent (adj): marked by forceful and fluent expression
Problem of the Week:
Billy has 25 more baseball cards than Raheem. Together they have 255 cards. How many cards does Billy have?

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Monday, April12, 2010

Menu:
Chicken Fajitas
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices
Students:
· Baseball players are being dismissed at the 2:15 bell.

· Track Practice will start today from 2:30-4:30. Make sure you have had a physical and your paperwork turned in.

· The 7th grade class has overwhelmingly voted to go to Quebec for their class trip next year. There will be a 7th grade parent meeting on Tuesday, April 13th to discuss the trip. Please remind your parents to attend.

· Tomorrow at 1:55 we will be having a Freeze-n-Read for National Library Week. All students and staff will read in the hallways for 20 minutes. Be sure to bring something to read.

Word of the Week:
Eloquent (adj): marked by forceful and fluent expression

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Friday, April 9, 2010

Menu:
BBQ Pulled Pork on a Roll, Baked Beans & Cole Slaw
Chicken Salad on Sub Roll
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices

Students:
· Because of the REACH presentations next week, 6D and 7D will have Home Ec/Health today. 6A and 7A will have Tech today.

· We will be having a school wide assembly featuring “Two Show” from 1:00-1:30 today.

· When you are outside please be sure to put all trash in the garbage can available. Your help in keeping our school and grounds clean is appreciated.

· Baseball players are being dismissed at the 2:15 bell.

· Track Practice will start Monday from 2:30-4:30. Make sure you have had a physical and your paperwork turned in.

· The 7th grade class has overwhelmingly voted to go to Quebec for their class trip next year. There will be a 7th grade parent meeting on Tuesday, April 13th to discuss the trip. Please remind your parents to attend.

· Congratulations to the students that participated in the high school drama production of Willy Wonka, you did a wonderful job, break a leg this weekend.

Word of the Week:
Abstract (n): a statement summarizing the important points of text.
Joke of the Week:
What kind of birds stick together? Vel-crows

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Thursday, April 8, 2010


Menu:
Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast, Turkey Noodle Soup
Pizza, Cold and Hot Sandwich Choices

Students:
· We will be having a school wide assembly featuring “Two Show” from 1:00-1:30 tomorrow afternoon.

· When you are outside please be sure to put all trash in the garbage can available. Your help in keeping our school and grounds clean is appreciated.

· Baseball players are being dismissed at the 2:15 bell.

Word of the Week:
Abstract (n): a statement summarizing the important points of text.
Trivia of the Week:
What is the most common name for a dog?
Put your guesses in the buckets in the Library, winners and answer will be given during study hall.

TWK Dirigo Middle School Daily Notices
Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Menu:
Pasta Bar
Pizza and Hot Sandwich Choices

Students:
· On Friday, April 9th there will be a performance at 6:30 at DES by “Two Show”. They are juggling brothers. We will be viewing a bit of their act next Friday at a school wide assembly.

· On Saturday, April 10th there will be a Kids Fest at the Rumford Eagles to benefit Area Youth Groups. There will be Karaoke, a spaghetti supper and movies.

· When you are outside please be sure to put all trash in the garbage can available. Your help in keeping our school and grounds clean is appreciated.

Word of the Week:
Abstract (n): a statement summarizing the important points of text.
Quote of the Week:
Going from point A to point B is rarely a straight line. By Robert Gilbert