1. Parkside M.S. Announcements Tuesday October 21, 2014 Panther Day

2. Rachel’s First Five “I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I’m going to learn, I must do it by listening.”* Larry King

3. Impact Aid Forms Impact Aid Forms MUST be returned to your Advisory period teacher by TODAY. These forms mean money for our school and go towards your education. Help us and you by bringing them back as soon as possible.

4. School Spirit! Which grade level has the most school spirit?! Tomorrow/Wednesday is our FIRST school spirit day. Wear your PKMS shirts or a solid Blue shirt to represent your school spirit! The grade level with the most participation will earn points towards an end of the year prize! Teachers - your participation helps your grade level too!

5. Mrs. Vanjani After School Help Mrs Vanjani will be offering after school Math help. Parent permission is required.

6. Congratulations to the following students for being nominated by their teachers for October’s Student of the Month: 6th Grade Brooke Newton Richard Wellman 7th Grade Haley Henneke Shady Botros 8th Grade Michael Pena Maddy Sifford Thank you for being quality students at Parkside Middle School!

7. ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS: If you are interested in applying to one of the High School Specialty Programs for next year, there is an information session being held TODAY, Tuesday, October 21st at Stonewall Jackson High School from 7pm to 9pm. For more information, please see Ms. DiMisa is Guidance.

8. Step team try-outs are : Monday, Oct 20 from 3- 5:15 Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 3-5:15 Friday, Oct. 24 from 3- 4:15 You must have a physical and concussion training on file with Mrs. Harigan in order to try-out. ​Your ride must be here on time or you will be put on an activity bus.

9. NJHS Students Running for Office NJHS students running for office need to send Ms. Mattia an email with your speech, and office you'd like to run for by October 24. The next meeting is November 6 when officers will be elected.

10. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Show your support by doing the following: Make a $1 donation * and get a pink bracelet! (Donations taken during lunches.) PINK OUT Friday’s for the month of October. Wear pink shirts, socks, shoes, etc...to show your support! *All money raised will be donated to a local cancer center

11. Bus Lane C 101 133 244 259 264 706 899 919

12. Bus Lane B 74 154 238 389 492 502 776 894

13. Bus Lane A 366 500 686 745 755 772 837 882