http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/index.jsp Daily Bulletin en-us SchoolSitePro http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61330 http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61330 Project Wisdom Quote of the Day – OPPORTUNITIES/Overcoming Obstacles – “ Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” - Henry J. Kaiser, famous American businessman

Word of the Day – capacious (adjective): capable of holding much; spacious or roomy. Example: I required a capacious suitcase for my long trip.

Thursday, May 17, 2012 – “ODD” SCHEDULE
Period 1 8:00 - 9:45
Brunch 9:45 -10:00
Period 3 10:05 -11:45
Lunch 11:50 -12:20
Homeroom 12:25 -12:55
Period 5 1:00 - 2:40

New Announcements

8th graders: Promotion is just a few short weeks away! We are looking for two amazing students to represent this year's class as our promotion speakers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to the library computer lab at 2:30pm Monday, May 21st to try out at the speech-writing contest. You will have 45 minutes to write a rough draft of a speech. The top two rough drafts will be selected. Mrs. Jenkins and Mr. Miller will then work with those two students on revising and finalizing their speeches to present at Promotion. Come and give it a try!

Thinking of applying to be on the Yearbook staff? There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, May 23rd during your lunch. Bring you lunch, and your questions!

All students attending the Disneyland trip on Saturday please report to the cafeteria at 8:00 on Saturday morning. If you have any questions about the trip please see Mr. Macomber or Ms. Warner.

Any 8th grade students interested in auditioning to perform the national anthem at promotion or performing a musical presentation at promotion please see Mr. Macomber by Tuesday, May 22 to register for an audition. Please see Mr. Macomber if you have any questions.

ASB Fun Facts: Did you know that Ereuthrophobia is the fear of blushing? Now you know!

8th graders who are interested in testing into honors or native speakers level of Spanish or Mandarin, please see Ms. Vadell at brunch or lunch. Placement exams will be held on May 21st and she needs to know who you are so she can call you in for testing.

Are you a baseball fan? Go Dodgers! Go Angels! Go South Pasadena Public Library! That's right, the library is hosting a fabulous author night, TONIGHT, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room on El Centro Street. Come hear about Hall of Famer and famous team owner Bill Veeck, and about African Americans who broke the baseball color line. You can buy an autographed copy of the books, and listen to some great live blues music! It's all happening tonight at South Pasadena Public Library. Check it out.

Happy Birthday, Gary Paulsen! If you remember rooting for Brian as he tried to survive his plane-crash-in-the-wilderness experience in the book Hatchet, there's more!! Read The River to find out if Brian agrees to go through his ordeal again. Brian's Winter tells the Hatchet story with a different ending. Gary Paulsen has written lots of great fiction, and read about his own life in his autobiography called Guts. Check out the library display!

Attention SPMS Students – There are a wide assortment of classes being offered at SPMS for summer school. Due to low enrollment some of the favorite classes might have to be cut. Don’t let that happen to a class you might want to take. Pick up a summer school packet in the office this week and sign up! Information is also available at www.spef.com. Don’t delay!!!

Attention 7th and 6th Graders: If you checked Yearbook as your number 1 elective choice for next year, it doesn't mean you are automatically enrolled. You must complete the application process first. Pick up an application form from Ms. Gochenour in room 107.

Repeat Announcements

Disneyland Field Trip - For those going to Disneyland, please check the list on the cafeteria window to make sure your name is on the list and you are going.

Calendar
May 17, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: OPPORTUNITIES
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HUNTINGTON

May 18, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: HELPING OTHERS
• SPIRIT DAY - TESTING CELEBRATION

May 19, 2012
• BAND & TIGERETTES DISNEYLAND REWARD FIELD TRIP


Day 160 of instruction



]]> http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61283 http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61283 Project Wisdom Quote of the Day – WISDOM – “Wisdom is better than rubies, and all things that may be desired are not to be compared with it.” – old Hebrew proverb

Word of the Day – pungent (adjective): acrid especially in taste or smell. Example: I'll never forget the pungent smell of burning sulfur.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 – “8th GR TESTING SCHEDULE
Period 2 8:00 - 9:45 6TH Gr. No Testing
Brunch 9:45 -10:00 7th Gr. No Testing
TEST/ 10:05 -12:15 8th Gr. 130 minutes
Period 4
Lunch 12:20 -12:55
Period 6 1:00 - 2:40
New Announcements

8th graders: Promotion is just a few short weeks away! We are looking for two amazing students to represent this year's class as our promotion speakers. If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to the library computer lab at 2:30pm Monday, May 21st to try out at the speech-writing contest. You will have 45 minutes to write a rough draft of a speech. The top two rough drafts will be selected. Mrs. Jenkins and Mr. Miller will then work with those two students on revising and finalizing their speeches to present at Promotion. Come and give it a try!

ASB Fun Facts: Did you know that the fear of teenagers is called Ephebiphobia? Now you know!

Are you a baseball fan? Go Dodgers! Go Angels! Go South Pasadena Public Library! That's right, the library is hosing a fabulous author night, tomorrow, Thursday, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room on El Centro Street. Come hear about Hall of Famer and famous team owner Bill Veeck, and about African Americans who broke the baseball color line. You can buy an autographed copy of the books, and listen to some great live blues music! It's all happening tomorrow night at South Pasadena Public Library. Check it out!

8th graders who are interested in testing into honors or native speakers level of Spanish or Mandarin, please see Ms. Vadell at brunch or lunch. Placement exams will be held on May 21st and she needs to know who you are so she can call you in for testing.

Attention SPMS Students – There are a wide assortment of classes being offered at SPMS for summer school. Due to low enrollment some of the favorite classes might have to be cut. Don’t let that happen to a class you might want to take. Pick up a summer school packet in the office this week and sign up! Information is also available at www.spef.com. Don’t delay!!!

Disneyland Field Trip - For those going to Disneyland, please check the list on the cafeteria window to make sure your name is on the list and you are going.

Repeat Announcements

Attention 7th and 6th Graders: If you checked Yearbook as your number 1 elective choice for next year, it doesn't mean you are automatically enrolled. You must complete the application process first. Pick up an application form from Ms. Gochenour in room 107.

Dress Code reminder - With the days becoming warmer as we get closer to summer, please avoid wearing clothing that will violate the dress code as the dress code will be strictly enforced until the end of the school year. As a reminder students with dress code violations must call a parent to bring appropriate clothing to school.

Calendar
May 16, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: CONFIDENCE
• WEB LEADERS ACCEPTANCE LETTERS PASSED OUT
• 10:00 AM–12:15 PM: CST STAR TESTING
• 2:40 PM–2:50 PM: ASB SELECTION LETTER PICK-UP
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HOME

May 17, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: OPPORTUNITIES
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HUNTINGTON

May 18, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: HELPING OTHERS
• SPIRIT DAY - TESTING CELEBRATION

May 19, 2012
• BAND & TIGERETTES DISNEYLAND REWARD FIELD TRIP

Day 162 of instruction



]]> http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61244 http://www.tigerstripe.org/apps/bbmessages/show_bbm.jsp?REC_ID=61244 Project Wisdom Quote of the Day – WISDOM/Choices – “Knowledge without wisdom is a house without doors.” -

Word of the Day – militate (verb): having force or influence; bring about an effect or change. Example: Because of his reputation, the Chancellor was able to militate the Board's decision.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 – “8th GR TESTING SCHEDULE
Period 1 8:00 - 9:50 6TH Gr. No Testing
Brunch 9:50 -10:05 7th Gr. No Testing
TEST/ 10:10 -12:10 8th Gr. 120 minutes
Period 3
Lunch 12:15 -12:50
Period 5 12:55 - 2:40

New Announcements

The Destination Imagination team, named the Di Vinci’s, need the help of SPMS to participate in the Global Tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee at the end of this month. The team will be selling cookies, candy, and more to raise funds for the trip. All items are $1 and will be sold this week in the quad. Just look for the table and sign.

ASB Fun Facts: Did you know that the fear of cats is called Felinophobia? Now you know!

8th graders who are interested in testing into honors or native speakers level of Spanish or Mandarin, please see Ms. Vadell at brunch or lunch. Placement exams will be held on May 21st and she needs to know who you are so she can call you in for testing.

Repeat Announcements

Attention 7th and 6th Graders: If you checked Yearbook as your number 1 elective choice for next year, it doesn't mean you are automatically enrolled. You must complete the application process first. Pick up an application form from Ms. Gochenour in room 107.

Attention All SPMS students: Only South Pasadena Middle School fund-raising activities are allowed on campus. Any students violating this rule will be disciplined.

Dress Code reminder - With the days becoming warmer as we get closer to summer, please avoid wearing clothing that will violate the dress code as the dress code will be strictly enforced until the end of the school year. As a reminder students with dress code violations must call a parent to bring appropriate clothing to school.

Calendar

May 15, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: WISDOM
• 10:00 AM–12:15 PM: CST STAR TESTING
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HOME

May 16, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: CONFIDENCE
• WEB LEADERS ACCEPTANCE LETTERS PASSED OUT
• 10:00 AM–12:15 PM: CST STAR TESTING
• 2:40 PM–2:50 PM: ASB SELECTION LETTER PICK-UP
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HOME

May 17, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: OPPORTUNITIES
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HUNTINGTON

May 18, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: HELPING OTHERS
• SPIRIT DAY - TESTING CELEBRATION

May 19, 2012
• BAND & TIGERETTES DISNEYLAND REWARD FIELD TRIP

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Word of the Day – receptive (adjective): ready or willing to receive favorably Example: Lindsay was very receptive to the proposals.

Monday, May 14 , 2012 – “ALL” Schedule
Period 1 8:00 - 8:55
Period 2 9:00 - 9:50
Brunch 9:50 - 10:05
Period 3 10:10 - 11:00
Period 4 11:05 - 11:55
Lunch 12:00 - 12:30
Period 5 12:35 - 1:25
Period 6 1:30 - 2:20

New Announcements

Happy Birthday, Eoin ("Owen") Colfer! Everybody's heard of the Artemis Fowl series, but did you know that Eoin Colfer has written other books too? Check out Benny and Babe, Benny and Omar, Half-Moon Investigations, and The Supernaturalist. All are on display in the library.

After-school tutoring will resume tomorrow right after school in the library.

Congratulations Box Top Raffle Winners! Sarah Choi, Jocelyn Jo, and Nathan Lu -- come on up to the library for your free prize! Even though it's getting hot, the Boxtop Blizzard is still happening, so keep on clipping those boxtops and dropping them off in the box by Ms. Luna's desk in the office. Every boxtop means cash for the library!

Attention 7th and 6th Graders: If you checked Yearbook as your number 1 elective choice for next year, it doesn't mean you are automatically enrolled. You must complete the application process first. Pick up an application form from Ms. Gochenour in room 107.

The Destination Imagination team, named the Di Vinci’s, need the help of SPMS to participate in the Global Tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee at the end of this month. The team will be selling cookies, candy, and more to raise funds for the trip. All items are $1 and will be sold this week in the quad. Just look for the table and sign.

8th graders who are interested in testing into honors or native speakers level of Spanish or Mandarin, please see Ms. Vadell at brunch or lunch. Placement exams will be held on May 21st and she needs to know who you are so she can call you in for testing.

Repeat Announcements

Attention All SPMS students: Only South Pasadena Middle School fund-raising activities are allowed on campus. Any students violating this rule will be disciplined.

Dress Code reminder - With the days becoming warmer as we get closer to summer, please avoid wearing clothing that will violate the dress code as the dress code will be strictly enforced until the end of the school year. As a reminder students with dress code violations must call a parent to bring appropriate clothing to school.

Calendar
May 14, 2012
• "ALL" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: DREAMS
• 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: PRINCIPAL'S MEETING @DO

May 15, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: WISDOM
• 10:00 AM–12:15 PM: CST STAR TESTING
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HOME

May 16, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: CONFIDENCE
• WEB LEADERS ACCEPTANCE LETTERS PASSED OUT
• 10:00 AM–12:15 PM: CST STAR TESTING
• 2:40 PM–2:50 PM: ASB SELECTION LETTER PICK-UP
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HOME

May 17, 2012
• "ODD" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: OPPORTUNITIES
• 3:30 PM–5:00 PM: 7TH/8TH BOY'S VOLLEYBALL @HUNTINGTON

May 18, 2012
• "EVEN" SCHEDULE
• PROJECT WISDOM: HELPING OTHERS
• SPIRIT DAY - TESTING CELEBRATION

May 19, 2012
• BAND & TIGERETTES DISNEYLAND REWARD FIELD TRIP

Day 160 of instruction]]>