Middle School News Middle School News en-us Copyright 2012, Parchment Schools http://www.parchmentschools.org Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:30:19 -0500 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:30:19 -0500 News LKF Marketing CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ Parchment Schools Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Available January 22, 2012

Each year, the Parchment Schools Foundation gives academic and career/vocational scholarships to deserving seniors in the Parchment School District.

Now is the time to apply (applications... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=484 News Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500 Parchment High School & Middle School Libraries Receive Library of Michigan Endorsement for Meeting Qualified Status of School Library 21 Program May 16, 2011

Parchment, Mich. - The Library of Michigan has awarded the Parchment High School and Parchment Middle School Libraries certificates of completion for meeting the Qualified status of the Measurement... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=469 News Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400 Superintendent Miller Discusses the Governor's Proposed Education Budget (excerpt from Kalamazoo Gazette video interview)

March 24, 2011

Parchment superintendent Matthew Miller speaks about Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's budget and the impact on Parchment schools.

http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=455 News Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Parchment family and bus driver who arranged gifts for them to appear on 'Good Morning America' (as featured in the Kalamazoo Gazette)

January 4, 2011

Source: Chris Fusciardi
Job Title: Kalamazoo Gazette

PARCHMENT - The past two weeks have been one warm surprise after another for the family of Nick and Amanda Riley.

And they have a Parchment School district bus driver to thank.

The... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=454 News Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500 Erasing the math divide: Advanced math is standard outside the U.S., so why not here? (as featured in the Kalamazoo Gazette)

December 19, 2010

Source: Julie Mack
Job Title: Kalamazoo Gazette

The following are excerpts from an article originally published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on December 19, 2010.

KALAMAZOO - When Becky O'Bryant attended high school 20 years ago, she needed... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=453 News Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Parchment Teachers Participate in Kalamazoo Area Algebra Project October 13, 2010

Grades 6 - 12 mathematics teachers: David Blough from Parchment High School; and Ray Koole, Anne Nower and Cheryl Roberts from Parchment Middle School are participating in the two-year Kalamazoo... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=440 News Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Edline is Changing to Parent Internet Viewer September 3, 2010

Edline was available for students and parents to access current grades and attendance. We are now converting our gradebook system to Pinnacle Gradebook. The parent view for this is called Parent... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=437 News Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Box Tops For Education Please - we need your help!

June 10, 2010

Don't forget to save Box Tops. Clip Box Tops for Education coupons from hundred of General Mills' products over the summer. Each coupon is worth 10 cents when our school redeems them.

]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=234 News Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Awards Assembly - Middle School June 4, 2010

6th grade awards assembly - Parents are welcome to attend on Tuesday, June 15th at 9:30 am.

7th grade awards assembly - Parents are welcome to attend on Tuesday, June 15h at 8:00 am.

]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=406 News Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Food Service Accounts June 4, 2010

Students may no longer charge on their school lunch accounts. If your child has a negative balance in their account it should be paid as soon as possible. In the meantime, students owing money will... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=402 News Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Medications at School - Middle School June 4, 2010

Reminder to pick up your children's medications here at school. State law prohibits us from letting children transport medications to and from school. PARENTS need to pick up any left-over... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=407 News Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Middle School Yearbooks June 4, 2010

Student's can still purchase a yearbook until they are gone. We have a few extra yearbooks, the cost is $20. Books will be delivered the last day of school. Any students not present that day may... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=260 News Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Bowl Free All Summer Long May 28, 2010

Eastland Bowl, located at 5570 Gull Road, is offering 2 FREE games of bowling daily for children ages 3-18 all summer NOW until August 31st from 5pm-7pm. Shoe rental not ncluded. Registration is... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=415 News Fri, 28 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Michigan Adventure Trip - Middle School May 21, 2010

8th Grade annual Michigan Adventure trip is Friday, June 11th. Money is due by Friday, May 28th.

]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=405 News Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 TREC Showcase - Middle School May 21, 2010

TREC students will be showcasing their hard work and dedication as they present their I-search projects. Feel free to come and share their success with them on Tuesday, June 2nd from 4:15 - 5:30 pm... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=408 News Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Head Lice Concerns May 14, 2010

With the warmer weather we often see an increase in the number of cases of head lice. Please talk with your students about not sharing hats, baseball caps, jackets, combs, etc. Frequent checking at... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=302 News Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Middle School Dress Code Reminder May 7, 2010

HELP! With spring comes warmer weather (hopefully) and shorts that sometimes are too short and tops that are not appropriate for school. We know the styles are for "short" shorts and tops that are... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=96 News Fri, 07 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Late Bus Discontinued April 9, 2010

LATE BUS: DUE TO THE SHORTAGE OF BUS DRIVERS THE LATE BUS WILL BE DISCONTINUED BEGINNING APRIL 5, 2010. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A BUS DRIVER PLEASE CONTACT KRISTY MATTERN AT 488-1091.

]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=212 News Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Testing Out 2010 April 9, 2010

8TH GRADE STUDENTS - CONCERNING HIGH SCHOOL NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.
CHANGES IN TESTING OUT DATES -SPRING TESTING OUT for 2010-2011

PLEASE NOTE: Changes have been made in our Testing Out... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=162 News Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400 Parent/Teacher Meeting (P.E.P.) March 5, 2010

PARENT / TEACHER MEETING (P.E.P.) on Monday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m. We will be discussing the end of the year activities for the 8th graders. Teacher representatives will be giving grade level... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=336 News Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500 D&W School Days February 5, 2010

If you will be shopping at any D&W store during February 14-20, simply give the cashier our middle school code 96119 and D&W will automatically credit our school account. D&W will donate 2%... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=300 News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Middle School Conferences February 5, 2010

Wednesday, February 24th
12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 25th
12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
We welcome parents to bring their student with... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=298 News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Overdue Middle School Library Materials February 5, 2010

To clear up overdue materials students need to:
1. Turn in your book(s).
2. If the book is lost, pay for the book, or see Ms. Manley to work off the cost of the book in the Library Media... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=299 News Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 Free Family Funday Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

December 11, 2009

FREE FAMILY FUNDAY at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.
Saturday, December 12; 1-4 p.m.
'The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons"
Join the Opening Celebration!

  • Enjoy hands-on... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=254 News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Geography Bee Final Competition

    December 11, 2009

    The final competition for the geography bee will be held in the cafetorium on December 18, at 9:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend. A special thank you to Mr. Huitt for organizing this annual event.

    ]]>     http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=258 News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500     Progress Reports December 11, 2009

    Progress Reports will be sent home with your child/children on Wednesday, December 16th. Please look them over and if you have any questions call the teacher. We need the letter signed and the... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=259 News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Ski Club Middle School

    December 11, 2009

    Ski Club information and sign up packets are available at the Middle School office or from Mrs. Hahn.

    ]]>     http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=262 News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500     Middle School Picture Re-Takes is September 30 September 18, 2009

    If you missed picture day or would like retakes they will be here on Wednesday, September 30th in the morning.

    If your child is having re-takes, please bring in the "old" picture packet on retake day.

    ]]>     http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=213 News Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0400     Learn More about Parchment Preschool & Childcare Center August 27, 2009

    Parchment Preschool and Childcare Center is located at Northwood Elementary, 600 Edison St. Our program services children ages 3 (and potty trained) through 12 years of age and offers enrichment... ]]> http://www.parchmentschools.org/news.php?article_id=198 News Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400