1. MADISON MIDDLE ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, September 30

2. Today Is B Day

4. Students going on the Outer Banks trip must have all their money turned in by Monday, October 4 th. Permission slips must be signed and returned before then. For questions, please see Mrs. Payne in the office.

5. Picture retakes will be Wednesday, October 13 th for those who did not get their pictures made the first time or did not like their first picture.

6. At yesterday’s Cross Country meet in Flat Rock against all 11 teams in our conference the Madison team once again performed well. In a field of 130 runners, Garrett Anders moved his way up to a 22 nd place finish. He and Jack Brazil both set new personal best times. The girls ran in a field of 165 runners. Hannah Sawyer finished in 6 th place. Indigo Hollister, Amelia Lanier, Shelby Jenkins, and Calli Hensley joined Hannah in securing a 5 th place overall finish for the Patriot girls. Camille Hoffman and Skyla Ward set new personal best times. Congratulations to all the athletes for their races!

7. Boy’s Basketball and Baseball Workouts Each Tuesday Baseball: 3:00 – 5:15 Basketball: 5:30 – 7:00

8. The Homecoming Court will rehearse next Tuesday, October 5 th, during half-time. If it rains, rehearsal will be on Wednesday. Meet on the field.

9. Do You Like Math? If you want to sign up for St. Jude’s Math-A- Thon please let your math teacher know. You can win some great prizes!

10. In June of 1776 Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag a few weeks before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It has gone through many changes since. The NC flag was not designed until we seceded from the Union in 1861. In 1885, it was drastically changed from that flag to the one we have today. Take a look at each of the flags on the pole out front sometime. Mr. Rice leads us in the Pledge of Allegiance each day and does it slowly in order to show pride and reverence to the flag.

11. If you transfer buses at Madison High School, you need to walk in the bus lot. NO RUNNING! If caught running, it may be written up as level 2 offense! - The bus will not leave you -

12. Yearbooks are on sale at: www.smart-pay.com

13. Attention 8 th Graders Driver’s Education Class Oct. 25 th – Nov. 9 th Madison High School from 3:15 to 6:15 You must be age 15 by May 9, 2011 to take the class. Sign up in the main office.

14. Got A Bike? Saturday, October 23 rd If you would be interested in participating in a bicycle riding field trip to the Virginia Creeper Trail for a 17 mile off road trail bike ride please sign up on Mr. Honeycutt’s door. You must have your own bike.

15. Spirit Week (Oct. 4 - 7) – Next Week Monday-Tacky Day Tuesday-Twin Day Wednesday-Team Day (wear your favorite teams logo) Thursday- Red, White, and Blue Day You Got Spirit?

16. Idiom of the Day Bury Your Head in the Sand Meaning : To ignore danger by pretending you don’t see it.

17. Riddle of the Day Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide!

18. Wacky Law of the Day: There is a law in Maine that prohibits anyone from stepping out of a plane while it’s in the air.

19. Today in History In 1927 Babe Ruth hit his 60 th home run and was one home run from setting the world record.

20. Cafeteria Menu BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich Or Mini corndogs Oven cheese potatoes Green Beans Applesauce

21. No Birthdays

22. Did You Know? Walt Disney’s autograph bears no resemblance to the famous Disney logo.

23. Picture of The Day Who is this child? Hint : It is a teacher! Guidance Counselor Lois Peterson

24. This Week In Sports Soccer vs. Hendersonville – home Volleyball vs. Hendersonville - home Cross Country meet at Flat Rock Soccer vs. ACA – home Volleyball vs. Bethel - home Football vs. Asheville - home

25. Forecast

26. Imagine landing at this airport!