Monday, March 13-C DAY

Sign-ups for interscholastic softball, baseball, and track will be posted in the main office from 3/13 – 3/31.  Any 7th or 8th grader interested in participating must sign-up and have an up-to-date physical on file with the school nurse.  Track practice begins Wednesday, April 5, at Sanborn (weather permitting). Students trying out for baseball or softball must also complete a try-outs expectation form.  The form can be downloaded from the website and turned in at the main office on or before April 5. Tryouts begin Wednesday, April 5, at Sanborn (weather permitting).

Pokemon meets today in the Sanborn FACS room from 2:30-3:40.

Creative Writing meets today in room 104 at Sanborn from 2:30-3:40.

Girls Who Code meet today in room 208 at Sanborn from 2:30-4:30.

LIBRARY MARCH MADNESS – WEEK ONE  is drawing to a close! Ballots will be accepted through noon on Friday.  You can vote for:
– Week one brackets – the winner of each book pair will advance to week two.
– Predict the Champion: Enter your guess for the champion book. Correct entries will be placed in a raffle for grand prize.  (Predictions will not be accepted after noon on Friday – paper ballots are available in the library or you can vote online – link is on the library libguide)
Intramural Dodgeball meets today today for 7/8 graders until 4:30 at Sanborn. We meet every Monday and Wednesday and on a few Thursdays at Peabody. These are the following meeting dates:  TODAY, Wednesday,March 15-grade 6, Thursday,March 16- 7/8 graders at Peabody, Monday, March 20-grade 6 , Wednesday, March 22-7/8,  Thursday, March 23-grade 6 at Peabody, Monday, March 27- 7/8 , Wednesday,March 29-grade 6 and Monday,April 3-7/8  graders.

Intramural Volleyball meets Thursday from 2:30-4:30 in the Sanborn gym. We will also meet on the following days:Thur / Fri March 16 and 17,Thur / Fri March 23 and 24,Thur / Fri March 30 and 31,Thur / Fri April 6 and 7th.

CMS Houses 2 and 5 ask the burning question, “What’s yo talent?” A group of girls from Peabody and Sanborn have come together to create the CMS talent show. We would love if you would sign up and create an act. The talent show is March 24 at 6:30-8:00 PM in the Sanborn auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and only sold at the door. The sign ups are at the offices in both buildings. The dress rehearsal is Tuesday, March 21st.

Yearbook price INCREASES on Monday, March 13! The cost of the yearbook is $20 each if ordered by 3/12/17.  The price increases to $24 on 3/13/17.   The final deadline to place orders is Thursday, April 6.  There will be NO yearbooks sold after 4/6/17.  PLEASE TAKE CAREFUL NOTE:  We do not order extra yearbooks to be sold at the end of the year.  So, please make sure to place your order promptly. You may order online by going to:  ybpay.lifetouch.com and using Yearbook ID Code:  13031517.   Please go to the CMS website for alternative ordering instructions.

On March 16th the Media AV Club will be helping prepare for the CMS Musical “Seussical!” Please join Mr. Rivenburgh in room 119 (the Orchestra Room) at Sanborn from 2:30-3:40 where we will do the following. 1) Learn how to operate body mics, 2) Download sound effects for the show, 3) Mark a Script for the Sound Engineer. Sign up to help run the soundboard for the rehearsals/performances.
The Concord Police Department will be sponsoring RAD self-defense class for 7th & 8th grade females. held on Monday March 27, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, Tuesday March 28, 6:30-8:30PM, Wednesday March 29, 6:30-8:30PM, and Monday April 3, 6:30-8:30 PM. Classes will be held at the Alcott School gymnasium. For more information please contact Dispatcher Nancy Campbell at  ncampbell@concordma.gov  or 978-318-3400

April is the Month of the Military Child! During the month of March, we are undertaking an ambitious effort to construct care packages and cards of appreciation for each one of these children.  We will be coordinating a trip to the base during the month of April to deliver the 270 bags to the Hanscom middle school students (4th through 8th grade) from the students at the Concord Middle School. We would greatly appreciate your contributions of the following items to facilitate this effort, in whatever quantities you can offer:Individually-wrapped snacks, small toys, patriotic accessories, Massachusetts souvenirs (many families get redeployed during May, so remembrances of the local area are especially appreciated), anything else you choose to give!  Please drop donations off at the school offices during the Month of March.  Thank you in advance for your generosity – any questions please contact Nancy Barrett at barrett.nancy@gmail.com.